Best Specialty Coffee in Minneapolis

Dogwood Coffee - Northeast

Northeast Minneapolis

Northeast Minneapolis roaster-café featuring washed single origins, Hario Switch pour overs, and onsite roasting operations.

Corner Coffee

North Loop

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

Code Blu Coffee

Seward

Tiny in-house roastery in Seward pouring strong, vibrant coffee with a low-key vibe and ample laptop-friendly seating.

Canteen

Calhoun Isles

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

Dogwood Coffee - East Lake

Cooper

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

Silverbird Coffee & More

King Field

Founded by US Roaster Champion Tony Querio, featuring in-house roasted beans and house-made syrups with cocoa-forward espresso profiles.

Sisters' Sludge Coffee Cafe and Wine Bar

Standish

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

Workhorse Coffee Bar

Saint Anthony Park

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

Spyhouse Coffee Roasters | Uptown

East Isles

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

Thesis Coffee Collective

Calhoun Isles

Minneapolis specialty collective with experimental drink program and living room vibes for rad coffee enthusiasts.

Jones Coffee - Fulton

Fulton

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

Silver Fern

Saint Anthony Main

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

Five Watt Coffee, E. Hennepin

Beltrami

Brooklyn-inspired specialty coffee destination in Beltrami with welcoming baristas, spacious seating, and quality espresso.

Crema Coffee + Cream

Minnehaha

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

Gray Fox Coffee

Downtown Minneapolis

Sleek downtown coffee bar in the iconic Nicollet Mall corridor serving carefully crafted espresso and specialty beverages.

Wildflyer Coffee

Longfellow

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

Bichota Coffee

Central

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

Bordertown Coffee

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

Dogwood Coffee - St. Paul

Saint Anthony Park

Minneapolis-St. Paul roaster since 2010 specializing in washed process single origins with rotating Ethiopian selections.

FRGMNT Coffee - St. Anthony Main

Saint Anthony Main

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

Hola Coffee

Saint Anthony Main

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

SK Coffee: Downtown Minneapolis

Downtown Minneapolis

Saint Paul micro-roaster exploring rare single-origin micro-lots with skyway-level tasting room serving pour overs and espresso.

Five Watt Coffee, Kingfield

King Field

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

Misfit Coffee

Harrison

Rule-breaking specialty roaster led by Q Grader Hayden Harpole, crafting exclusive microlots and unique blends since 2015.

Red Coral Coffee

Hiawatha

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

The Roastery

Armatage

Basement roastery offering around 10 globally sourced single origins, with fresh-roasted beans available on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

yellowbird coffee bar NE

Northeast Minneapolis

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

Vitality Roasting

Downtown Minneapolis Skyway

Minneapolis-based roaster and skyway café serving their own thoughtfully sourced coffees roasted in-house by a dedicated team.

Backstory Coffee Roasters - North Loop

North Loop

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

Corner Coffee Uptown

Lowry Hill East

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

Northern Coffeeworks

Standish

North woods-inspired roastery and café crafting their own beans with careful attention to roast profiles and espresso quality.

FRGMNT Coffee - Mill District

Mill District

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

Fairgrounds Craft Coffee and Tea

North Loop

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

SK Coffee: Whittier

Powderhorn

Saint Paul roaster's Powderhorn outpost showcasing single-origin micro-lots with unique and rare flavor profiles from direct farm relationships.

Spyhouse Coffee Roasters | Northeast

Northeast

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

Curioso Coffee Bar: Uptown

Calhoun Isles

Roaster-café sourcing directly from Panamanian farms, born from off-grid sustainability principles and wood-fire roasting experiments.

Spyhouse Coffee Roasters | Downtown / Emery

Downtown East

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

Coffee and Tea Limited

Linden Hills

Family-owned roaster since the 1970s sourcing beans from 60+ countries, with on-site roasting and custom brewing in Linden Hills.