Gina Z.
Yelp
I spent the loveliest morning venturing in Northeast Minneapolis to find this gem, Hola Coffee. What a phenomenal coffee bar. I'm so happy a space like this exists in the Twin Cities: strong leadership (100% female-owned!), community, and of course, AMAZING COFFEE!
A chic and charming bakery, with delicious lattes, teas, and baked treats. The space is gorgeous, clean, and minimally perfect! There's inside and patio seating available for guests to enjoy. Private parking is also available on the side of the building.
I indulged in my first-ever "Croffin". A croissant and a muffin hybrid, dipped in a bath of cinnamon sugar. Crunchy on the outside. Soft, layered, & warm on the inside. Paired with an "MVP" Iced Almond Latte, which had notes of maple & vanilla, it was the perfect combination on a crisp, fall Saturday morning. Hola Coffee partnered with "Boludo" to offer a selection of baked Argentinian empanadas. The options include a "Hola" empanada made exclusively for this coffee bar stuffed with Argentinian chorizo, egg soufflé, mozzarella, fresno and serrano peppers, & scallion. Other options include Spinach or Beef empanadas. If empanadas or a croffin don't entice you, a "Pistacho Snail Escargot" may win you over: a French-inspired, flaky, pistachio croissant pastry baked in a spiral shape giving off the appearance of a "snail's shell". The size alone was inviting as it was bigger than my hand. There are also varying options of warm or iced drinks for all palates. I began a list of combos I'd like to try during my second, third, fourth, etc.....visit ;-)
The ladies who work the counter are vivacious and incredibly hospitable. Our lattes were made quickly but deliciously. The coffee beans are sourced from Central and South America, which I love, love, loveeee! The vibes and service of this coffee bar are immaculate. I'm encouraging and telling anyone I can that this is definitely a coffee bar to add to your bucket list!