DrJRobinson

Not for students

Wilde Roast is a lovely cafe with nice (overpriced) food and beverages. Be warned, this place is not a coffee shop. It is not setup to welcome students with laptops and textbooks. The tables (for two) aren't even large enough to place a laptop and a book on. Wilde Roast is much more appropriate as a place to take a date or a friend and chat for awhile. Also, after 6 p.m. the lights are dimmed and the internet is turned off. If you're looking for a gay-friendly coffee shop environment, I would suggest Spyhouse in Uptown or the Dunn Bros in Loring Park.

Run-of-the-mill gay bar

I wouldn't go as far as to call the 19 Bar a dump. It has been around for awhile, so it's obviously not shiny and new. The patrons are a mix of young and old. For the younger crowd, it seems to be the place to start the weekend partying before heading out to the Saloon. The 19 Bar is also a nice option as a place to grab a drink and play pool during the week. Don't expect much eye candy (unless I'm there of course).