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Buvette

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IndependentRoasting arrangement unverifiedSourcing: Limited public info
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St. Genevieve is a French-inspired buvette located in the Lynnhurst neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Opened in late 2015 by chef and owner Steven Brown, the establishment was designed to evoke the atmosphere of Parisian salons and taverns from the interwar period. The restaurant is documented for its focus on French bistro fare, such as steak au poivre and foie gras mousse, alongside a specialized beverage program centered on sparkling wines. It operates as a neighborhood dining destination rather than a coffee roastery, serving coffee as a component of its broader brunch and dinner service.

Ownership
The establishment is an independent restaurant and cafe owned by chef Steven Brown, who also operates the restaurant Tilia in Minneapolis.
Founded
2015
Roasting
Roasting arrangement not independently verified.
What it's known for
St. Genevieve is known as a Parisian-style buvette (French tavern) in the Lynnhurst neighborhood, celebrated for its sophisticated atmosphere, zinc bar, and reinvented French bistro fare.
Farm-level sourcing
The establishment does not publicly disclose specific coffee sourcing details, farm names, or roasting partners. It functions primarily as a restaurant and wine bar rather than a specialty coffee roaster.
Notable coffees
  • — Drip coffee
  • — Espresso
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-25. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. I could not verify the specific coffee roaster or sourcing origins for the establishment, as the brand focuses on its identity as a French tavern rather than a specialty coffee retailer.

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