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    Anchor Coffee Shop

    4.4 (57 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    ANCHOR COFFEE SHOP ATMOSPHERE

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Quiet patio, quiet town.
    John S.

    It's nicer outside. That's the opposite of what we usually write but true for this attractive location in old town WBL. The quiet patio setting on a quiet part of town, cobblestone makes the difference. Inside just a little stoic but fast service. Limited food options as they have a changing chalk board daily menu. Pastries included cookies and two types of muffins. Settling for the vanilla frosting I enjoyed to sip and enjoy a near summer day.

    Blanca M.

    Cute small coffeeshop, with lake decor in a modern way. Friendly service. As a minority I never once felt uncomfortable here despite it being a small town. Got coffee to go, a seasonal flavor. Got the donut latte which is popular at the state fair. Flavor wise, it was subtle--the coffee a bit weak for my taste but I'm used to strong espresso. Usually have to order it with an extra shot in some MN coffee shops.

    December 2024
    Tiffany W.

    Fun! Anything in WBL is cute because the entire shopping strip makes me feel like I'm in another world. Anchor Coffee is intimate, built in a farm style home and most recently (my main reason for visiting) is also home to PLNT BSD who serves pop up vegan dishes and smoothie bowls in the back of the shop and has a little exterior window to order at. Inside Anchor you will find large tables which are nice to bring laptops or books to read and there are plenty of hot and cold drinks to choose from including a pretty decent selection of rotating baked goods in the case. The service is helpful and friendly. I recommend going on an off day as weekends can fill the shop up quickly making it less appealing to me. Lastly, this place has a booth at the MN State Fair so if you find yourself not wanting to wait at the fair, coming to the actual location is a nice alternative. Note: they don't specifically advertise if they allow / don't allow dogs but I have brought my small one in 3-4 times going to the back for PLNT BSD smoothie bowls and they have never had an issue. In fact today, the staff gave me a pup cup as I ordered the seasonal candy cane latte. Thank you!

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    Nick N.

    Great coffee at a reasonable price in downtown White Bear Lake. The specialty drinks are tasty. I go for an americano most times. The scones are great when I've had them. The breakfast burrito was tasty but pretty small - for the price I probably wouldn't get again and stick to the pastry selection. Parking can be hit or miss depending on how busy the area is. But there is street parking and lots throughout the area. The staff is always very nice. The space doubles as a wine bar at night and can be rented out I think from what I've seen which could be nice for a large group. A good amount of seating with various arrangement from large table to smaller 1 and 2 person tables. There is outdoor seating now too. I would recommend this place if you're in the area. Hit up the book store on the same row while you're at it or walk to the lake.

    Coffee shop & Boutique street view
    Kris C.

    This 'hometown'-style coffee shop and boutique was a perfect stop with a former colleague. The White Bear Lake/Washington Square area is really nice and the city was decorating for the holiday season. As I usually do going in the first time to a coffee shop, I asked the staff to make me something they enjoy with some flavor. Today I asked for a flavorful hot mocha. They certainly delivered! They made a chocolate and pistachio mocha that had a Mn extremely warm, nutty taste to it. Amazing! The staff was super friendly and was of course entertained that they were making a mystery drink for a customer. If ever in the area, I would highly recommend this coffee stop and if you're up for it, have staff make you one of their favorites drinks as a surprise!

    Mac Cold Brew (macadamia nut w white chocolate cold foam)
    Wesley W.

    This cute and quanty cafe in white bear lake downtown area is a must if you're in the area. I heard it has a good reputation in making some delicious coffees. They have a regular menu as well as a seasonal menu. I decided to try the Mac cold brew (Macadamia nut with white chocolate cold foam) seasonal drink iced and it was really good! The nuttiness and the sweetness of the cold foam really makes for an excellent coffee spring drink. I'm definitely interested in trying their other drinks. The atmosphere has a historic downtown look to it and well lit.

    Iced Decaf Coffee
    Claire R.

    I love there iced decaf coffee. It has just the right amount of creamer. It's also a little strong but still good.

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    Lovely spot for coffee and getting some work done. Outlets can be scarce while busy but there's likely space in the room in the back!!

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    My go to spot in downtown wbl. Always have good seasonal drinks and cozy atmosphere for socializing and studying.

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    Stuffy, not meant for crowds. Good prices but not a fan of the atmosphere. Chai was good, Matcha was good.

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    11 months ago

    The coffee and food are good. Workers are nice and the place is cute. The drinks and food are incredibly expensive.

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    Great drinks. I loved the white bear latte. Fun spot with lots of seating . Close by the bookstore too.

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    2 years ago

    Anchor gave me what I asked for; a fine Americano. I appreciated it, and I'd totally go back.

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    1 year ago

    This is a quaint local coffee shop. Service is excellent, coffee is delicious. Definitely another gem in White Bear Lake.

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    Great ambiance and good drinks! Great natural sunlight. Always have good gluten free scones as well.

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    Great drinks and baked good, charming atmosphere, and love their mission! Service was good.

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    I've spent several hours there getting work done! If it's not too busy, you could grab a table all to yourself and settle in. The WiFi was perfect for what I was doing, but it wasn't too internet centric. Hope that helps.

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    A great place to hang out with a friend and have some good coffee! It is pretty small so it can get…read morepack quickly. But, it's attached to the bakery next door so my friend and I sat in the bakery instead. Love that they have seasonal drink options. It's cool to see that they also have shelves of trinkets and stationary items for purchase. I would definitely visit again!

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