So I came here to work on my laptop. The vibes are pretty midwestern, it's fine. Internet speeds…read moreare fast at 237.6 Mbps down and 47.7 Mbps up. I would rate this place higher if my $16 sandwich didn't taste like a $6 sandwich. Decently busy on a Saturday with the drive thru slowing down the wait times a bit. I gave the barista a nice tip (thank you to all baristas!) cause you could tell she had that look of, "I'm smiling cause I'm at work, but I'm dying inside because I have 6 customers that I need to help right now." Caribou up the road has better coffee. Dunn Brother in Elk River has better vibes. Ember in Big Lake is much better if that's within distance for you. Overall rating: Expensive for what you get, yet they have fast internet and are a local business.

Cute place, but the coffee here is SO AWFUL. I hate to say this, but it might be the worst coffee…read moreI've ever had...and that's saying a lot. I got a latte with lavender and it somehow simultaneously tasted too sweet but also incredibly acrid and bitter and fake? Like gas station coffee that had been left in the machine way too long. I couldn't even drink it.

The coffee is ok, the lady Jen is terribly rude to all the other employees even in front of the…read morecustomers. Hard to support a place that can not even treat their employees right!

Simply put.... This place SUCKS!…read more We ordered 6 items and 5 of them were wrong, clueless and careless team behind the counter.

Had a mocha and a raspberry bun and enjoyed both thoroughly. Coffee Talk is so cute and cozy. I…read morelove it.

The building is so historic and beautiful. The inside was made more modern which I don't love with…read moreold houses, wish they'd keep the original style, but it was nice. I got a honey lavender latte which was amazing. I chatted the barista and the interaction was ok. I sat outside in the back which was lovely. I loved how it was natural, overgrown, things growing. Lovely, go!

A cute little place! We used the drive thru and you have to be careful you don't block the…read moreroad/traffic. There was a lot to choose from on the menu, we only got iced coffee but it was good! Recommend taking your time and not feeling rushed when you get to the window, as the menu on the side of the building is a little confusing and doesn't show any special drinks.

Stopped here on our way back from a fishing trip, it's cute- a house turned coffee shop! There is…read moreplenty of space to work, the barista was friendly, the service was fast, and the coffee was pretty good! I ordered a cold-press with dark chocolate, almond, and half&half, the almond/chocolate flavors were strong and good, but not too sweet. I felt like the coffee flavor wasn't as strong as I usually like a cold-press to be in a drink, but that could be simply because the half&half splash was generous. Overall I'd recommend this cute lil spot! Notes, the street parking has a two hour time limit, they have a drive-thru, and a sign said there was more parking avail around the house/building.

First timer! We had family visiting from out of town and…read more decided to grab breakfast together. There was a wait with about five parties ahead of us, but I was honestly impressed with how quickly they moved through the list. We were seated in less than 10 minutes on a busy Saturday. I tried one of the featured breakfast sandwiches, the Breakfast Denver Sandwich. It was $13 and honestly delicious. For the price, though, a side of hashbrowns or fruit would have been appreciated. The biggest reason I'm leaving 3 stars....service. I genuinely felt bad for the wait staff. They were trying, but were so clearly understaffed, especially considering they advertise they recently renovated their space to add more tables. It took over 10 minutes for us to be greeted, or offered a drink. Once our order was in, our waiter tried to be attentive, but simply couldn't keep up. Would I give Merlin's another chance? Sure. We thought the food was great. But, I wouldn't go out of my way, or rush back.

Service fine. Ambiance like any other family restaurant- I thought a salad would be safe. Quite…read moreliterally the worst salad I've ever had. Croutons were stale the rest was mostly just lettuce.

My biggest regret is not taking photos of my good. We ordered about 7 pieces between the 4 of us…read moreand all of it was exceptional. Definitely a pit stop every time we pass by here, we thoroughly enjoyed the freshness and the flavor.

Get the hand pies! we bought one of each flavor and each one was exquisite! Absolutely delicious!read more

I visited here twice so far and was able to enjoy the wonderful patio they have overlooking Lake…read moreBuffalo. The bookstore has a fun collection to look over with personal recommendations. They are even dog friendly (leashed)! The coffee selection is vast, creative, tasty and reasonable priced. It's a great place to stop in for a quick visit, chat and catch up, or even work. The staff was very friendly and extremely accommodating. The outside patio has two levels, I stayed on first level since it was super sunny that day. I look forward to stopping in when I can!

Cozy coffee shop with a bookstore! Great drinks and love the outdoor seating and view of the lake!…read more Friendly people and good prices!

Excellent coffee shop with tons of beverage and food options! The coconut cold foam cold brew was…read moredelicious. The coconut flavor was so refreshing! The bakery items we tried were so tasty, a savory scone and chocolate chip cookie. Hot chocolate was also yummy! We loved that everything came in glass and ceramic cups. Tons of indoor and outdoor seating too. I wish we lived closer to come back again!

Wonderful little shop serving up great drinks and pastries. Loved the inclusive vibes and beverage…read moreselection. Also, SK beans!

EVERYTHING!!! It is never disappointing and breakfast is the best! Have been going there for years!read more

It's cute in here and the waitstaff are nice. It's clean and comfortable.Music is easy to listen to…read morebut not so loud that you can't talk to the person sitting next to you.