GINKGO coffeehouse opened in 1993 on Snelling Avenue in the heart of the Hamline Midway neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota. Its mission is to serve the community as a gathering place or place of respite. Key elements of its mission include:
  . offering an environment that welcomes people of all backgrounds and cultures;
  . supporting the communities near each location;
  . offering high-quality products and friendly service; and
  . providing a venue for talented professional musicians as well as a stage for musicians   who play for fun and personal satisfaction.
