Best Specialty Cafes in Minneapolis with Food

Downtown East

Twin Cities roaster focused on relationship-driven sourcing and craft, serving their own beans in a hotel lobby cafe

Downtown East

Minnesota-based franchise roasting single-origin beans from Papua New Guinea, Guatemala, and Colombia daily in-house

Saint Anthony Park

Community-focused coffeehouse in Saint Anthony Park serving locally roasted beans with friendly service and neighborhood charm

Northeast Minneapolis

Ethically sourced, direct-relationship coffee in a welcoming Northeast coffeehouse with house-made syrups and seasonal drinks

Cooper

Minneapolis roaster focused on washed single-origin coffees with rotating seasonal drinks and notable latte art execution

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Non-profit coffeehouse in a converted frat house serving ethically-sourced coffee, craft lattes, and in-house baked goods

Mill District

Multi-roaster cafe rotating carefully selected specialty coffees alongside Cardigan Donuts and Honey + Rye baked goods

North Loop

Multi-roaster cafe featuring rotating lineup of top specialty roasters, with creative coffee flights and craft beverage program

Saint Anthony Main

Latina-owned roaster spotlighting Latin American single origins and blends, from dark-roasted Qué Chimba espresso to light Machu Magic

Northeast Minneapolis

Northeast Minneapolis coffee bar serving True Stone Coffee Roasters with locally-sourced Autumn Wood Farms milk in glass bottles

Fulton

Specialty roaster with a 'Flavor First' philosophy, small-batch roasting beans from individual farms with house-made syrups

Calhoun Isles

Owner-operated neighborhood cafe pouring craft lattes alongside Minneapolis' first toast bar and house-made vegan goods

Saint Anthony Main

Antipodean-inspired café serving craft espresso drinks with house-made syrups and seasonal coffee flights

Northeast

Twin Cities roaster and retailer cultivating direct relationships with farms to source, roast, and serve exceptional specialty coffees

Downtown Minneapolis

Multi-roaster cafe rotating beans from world-class roasters with skilled baristas crafting excellent espresso and single origins

Longfellow

Mission-driven specialty coffee roaster sourcing directly from cooperatives like Costa Rica's Coop Libertad, empowering youth experiencing homelessness

North Loop

Multi-roaster cafe showcasing coffees from world-class roasters in a sleek, spacious setting with fireplace

North Loop

Twin Cities roaster with exceptional sourcing, in-house roasting, and baristas who deliver artful specialty coffee experiences

Standish

Neighborhood cafe pouring single-origin espresso from fair trade beans sourced through small-batch roasters and family farms

Saint Anthony Main

Multi-roaster cafe rotating beans from world-class roasters in a stunning historic space overlooking the Mississippi River

Calhoun Isles

Bright corner cafe pouring Five Watt's house roasts in a character-rich space with tall ceilings, vintage fixtures, and creative energy along bustling Lyndale

King Field

Modern neighborhood shop with Gibraltar pours and skilled baristas crafting latte art, plus a weekend oatmeal bar

Hiawatha

Hiawatha micro coffee operation inside Okome House showcasing quality espresso and Taiwanese tea, with both indoor and peaceful outdoor patio seating

Minnehaha

Neighborhood spot featuring creative affogato program with six variations, house-made gelato, and thoughtfully spiced signature drinks

Downtown Minneapolis

Downtown specialty coffee refuge serving latte art-topped espresso drinks with attention to craft and presentation

Lowry Hill East

Community-focused shop with carefully sourced beans and proper pour over service, complete with insulated carafes

North Loop

Community coffee shop in North Loop featuring carefully sourced beans, seasonal lattes, and creative drinks like Nordic Lattes and Pistachio Einspanners

Central

Minneapolis roaster at George Floyd Square specializing in Latin American single origins connecting coffee culture from farm to cup

Mid-City Industrial

Organic-focused Minneapolis roaster crafting espresso and coffee in an industrial setting since 1993, with on-site roasting

Howe

Longfellow neighborhood spot serving Tiny Footprint Coffee alongside house-made baked goods, breakfast, and lunch menus

East Isles

Twin Cities roaster delivering exceptional specialty coffee through direct farm relationships and skilled barista craft

Powderhorn

Twin Cities roaster and retailer cultivating direct relationships with coffee farms to deliver exceptional specialty coffee experiences

North Loop

In-house roasting operation with a coffee bar serving their seasonal single-origin roasts in a light-filled North Loop space