Best Coffee Shops in Minneapolis (2025)

A Scandinavian-leaning, multi-roaster cafe where espresso tonics and precise pours meet a lobby built for lingering. Star Tribune spotlighted its expansion, and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine readers ranked it among 2025 favorites. Expect pastries from beloved local bakers.

Minimalist and tea-savvy, this Whittier shop treats pour-overs like ceremony and hospitality as an art. Food & Wine named it Minnesota’s best coffee shop; Sprudge and Eater routinely recommend it for serious brews and weekly tea tastings.

Single-origin microlots and clean, no-fuss espresso anchor this bright, plant-filled corner cafe. Featured by Eater Twin Cities and noted by local critics for dialed-in roasting and an enthusiast-friendly bar.

A social enterprise employing and training youth experiencing homelessness, serving thoughtful roasts and staple espresso drinks. Covered by Axios for its community impact; the shop stays busy and mission-forward in Longfellow.

North Minneapolis’ culture-forward roaster fuses music and coffee—think Brown Sugar Banana Cream lattes and vinyl on the walls. Praised in Sprudge’s Minneapolis guide and home to community-minded barista training.

A micro-roaster with North Woods spirit: single-cup pours, maple-kissed cold brew, and a small retail corner for gear. Included on Eater’s coffee map, it roasts in-house for fresh, nuanced cups.

Inside the Duffey Lofts lobby, Backstory pairs precise espresso with a plant-filled gathering space. Profiled by the North Loop Neighborhood Association; its owner spoke with Axios about Twin Cities drink trends.

Plant-medicine meets coffee on Lake Street: house-made syrups, gluten-free bakes, and classic espresso. Eater praised its potion-like specials; the Lake Street Council profiled its Blue Moon lineage and community role.

An Uptown original since 1991, known for late hours, pinball downstairs, and an arts-forward crowd. Eater calls it a well-loved fixture; grab strong coffee, an egg cream, and people-watch for hours.

Part cafe, part gallery inside the historic California Building, with hearty breakfasts, live music, and rotating art. Celebrated by The Current for bringing community and creativity together in Northeast.

Native-owned cafe on the American Indian Cultural Corridor, sharing a building with All My Relations Arts. Eater highlights it for excellent coffee and frybread tacos; expect frequent community events and cultural programming.

Independent roaster famed for cocktail-inspired signatures using bitters and house syrups. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine has long championed Five Watt’s inventive menu; this location nods to the brand’s origin story.