I found a miscellaneous gift card to Five Watt after cleaning out a junk drawer at home, so I made an effort to check it out! I'm so glad I did! Street parking is available for this small little shop. It took me a second to find it after my GPS told me I had arrived, but I promise it's there! The interior is quaint and intimate, full of groups conversing and sharing a cup of joe. The barista was friendly and I could tell spent quality time making my latte! I went with a seasonal latte and it was impeccable. They have inventive, yet refined specialty and rotating flavors that really impressed me. I don't see bitters as an ingredient too often, but loved the options here. I'll absolutely be back to check out more! read more

Five Watt Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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First time at Five Watt. I was just trying to find somewhere with a good matcha that was somewhat on my way to school. Had to get a green drink for St. Patty's Day. There was easy street parking right outside the shop, which was nice because I was running a little late. Cute classic coffee shop vibes inside. Barista was super friendly, kind, and quick. Ended up getting the "Shamrock Shake" special because duh St. Patty's Day! Was a fun little surprise that they had a themed drink. I LOVE when people get into themes and holidays. The drink itself wasn't my favorite, but that's because it had mint in it and I am not a huge mint in my drinks person (unless it's peppermint tea), so that was totally on me. I just got too excited about themed drink. But besides the mint it was good and huge! Price is a little steep and they charge extra for alt milks, which is fair but always a bummer for my lactose intolerant ass. read more

Five Watt Coffee - Shamrock Shake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Gave Five Watt another chance and unfortunately have to lower my rating. Tried a cold brew and it was not brewed strong enough at all. The syrup in the drink was really good but it didn't taste like a coffee drink because it was not brewed strongly enough. The service was also pretty rude. We will unfortunately not be back. read more

The coffee tasted great it was just more expensive than I noticed other places in the area. There were also no prices on the menu which I thought was interesting. The worker was so nice and was the only one working and had it all under control. I did not like the bathroom and it was cold in there. read more

There is plenty of drink options. I was quite impressed with how lengthy the list of options were. The server was attentive. I had to come back get some napkins just in case I spilled my coffee and they directed me to where the napkins resided. read more

Five Watt Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

After 5 years this is still my favorite place to get coffee!!! My two favorite things are consistency of the coffee and the service ! Every time I walk in, I feel like I my tears, and if you want to be noticed you can, and if you don't want to be noticed, and you want to work, you can easily do that too! My over favorite part is all the staff that either works there currently or has worked in the past hangs out there because it's such a great group of people and such a safe place! Hard to beat a staple ! read more

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Mornings are hard. I came in around 7:30 AM and it was clear the person behind the counter was not feeling it that day. I get it, I've woken up on the wrong side of the bed, too. But unfortunately, the person behind the counter wasn't able to keep their foul mood to themselves and was snippy with me and my friend. It's a shame, because I found the rest of the space to be really charming. The seating was comfortable and welcoming. There were games available for play and reusable utensils and mugs. I also really liked the drink I had, something with oat milk and raspberry brownie flavoring, and a strawberry peach pastry that was delightful. read more

My daughter and I love to hit up Five Watt before dinner when we're dining on Eat Street. The staff a friendly and remember you, and their espresso pulls are just perfection! Street parking is surprisingly easy to find nearby, and on Mondays you can get $2 of a bag of beans. read more

Five Watt Coffee - Doppio espressos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great inside area, friendly staff, and unique latte syrups that I think are house made.

Enjoyed the coffee, miel was good. Their speciality drinks were also fun. Decent amount of space for seating inside read more

Five Watt Coffee - Miel, candy bar latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I adore this little coffee shop. I used to live down the street from here and I would walk to it almost every single day. I still go there now (even though I live all the way in Bloomington) and it is always always worth it. The staff there is always so kind and friendly! I never feel rushed or weird with them and my drink always comes out perfectly every single time. The ambiance is warm and friendly. There are always people working on their computers, reading, or having their own little conversations.. I just feel at peace here! There is also a cute little outdoor space that is so nice in the summer and fall. Every drink that I have had here has turned out delicious and amazing and fresh! Highly recommend. read more

Always great coffee and service. Can get a bit busy, but the wait is worth it. Some of the specialty drinks are unique and yummy.

I have traveled all over the country and always make sure to try the best local recommendations. This place is definitely in my top three. The latte was unique, and I loved how the bitters were added. The service was excellent, the espresso was outstanding, and the barista was very knowledgeable about the espresso machine, which made the experience even better. read more

Great coffee. Nice staff. Kind of run down interior. That's pretty much it. Just stopped in for an Americano after lunch. Paid my $5 and left. Great Americano read more

Some of the best coffee and tea around. They usually have some great breakfast snacks to offer, but with COVID-19 see to be more limited. They are now offering outdoor seating because of the pandemic, however if your looking for shade get there before noon before the sun comes over the building. read more

Five Watt Coffee is a lovely neighborhood cafe. I was enticed by their specialty drinks, and pastries. I tried a very well made iced matcha latte, and two unique Danish pastries, one eggplant and one berry. Both were very delicious. read more

Five watt has some really unique and tasty beverages! I tried the busy beaver and really liked it a lot. The prices were a little high, but not horrible. I also bought a bag of beans for home and the coffee was tasty. read more

Slightly more limited space inside than their other locations, but there is still one long wall of tables to sit at plus 2-3 tables outside. Good matcha, good coffee, good vibes read more

Sweet coffee shop, fresh beans, and a nice open air indoor/outdoor situation going on for a nice early June Minneapolis afternoon. Service was nice enough, not nothing noteworthy or over the top. All in all, good cup fuel and good vibes that carried the show. read more

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Desperately needed a coffee date with a friend of mine. She suggested this place and I was more than happy to oblige. I went in and explained I had never been there before and the batista was really helpful in suggesting just the right drink for me. After learning that they make their own syrups and bitters from scratch, I landed on the gin basil smash. It was heavenly. I paired that with a cheese croissant and it was the perfect snack. I will definitely be back here to try the other specialty drinks! read more

Five Watt Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I don't do espresso drinks... unless I'm here. These are some of the best fancy coffee drinks you'll get, not just in the Twin Cities, but in my opinion anywhere in the US (and I lived in Seattle for a couple years). Their unique gimmick is the use of cocktail bitters as a seasoning, which doesn't add measurable alcohol, but brings flavor you can't get in a water or syrup extraction. My go to is the Busy Beaver, which has an unusual smokier sweetness from molasses. On the other hand, today was a seasonal latte garnished with pink peppercorn, which was a spice party in my mouth. They do have some limited food, but basically, drink coffee, enjoy the wifi, get some work done, and for lunch, look elsewhere. Someone needed that table anyway. read more

Drink I ordered is ok.. wouldn't order it again. The service was quick! I wish they had more options for food. :) read more

Five Watt Coffee - May Day - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

All of them are AMAZING both locations are fun and the kings field is my drink of choice

A must stop whenever I'm in the Cities. Excellent coffee (highly recommend the Kingfield), service was great and the atmosphere was edgy and earthy. Also really liked that they do live music. read more

Five Watt Coffee - the front of the building - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hands the best employees Brandon especially he makes the best cup of coffee in the city you guys rock

I love Five Watt, especially this location. All the baristas are amazing and a delight to chat with. I'm addicted to the Pollinator (iced) and they make it so well. Yea, it's a little splurge, but it's worth it. Very community-oriented and a lovely spot to stop and chat with friends or get some work done. Good vibes all around. read more

Ordered a pollinator, brought my yeti in and paid $8 for a coffee that was half full. The drink tasted good but not coming back for a half full drink at full price. read more

Five Watt Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I really liked the uniqueness of the coffee. It definitely takes you out of your comfort zone if your used to the Foo Foo coffees. I can't remember what I had the 2 times I've been there, but I would go again. I had 2 different items too. read more

I woke up this morning with my heart set on trying a paticular shop that I've been itching to get to. Much like every other time, it was closed. Apparently my cravings kick in on Mondays, the only day they aren't open. Perfect. Be that as it may, I still needed to be caffeinated or things would soon turn ugly. The hunt began - to the Yelposphere in search of plan B. What caught my attention here was the house made bitters. Intrigued, I needed to know more. Nitro brew also available... hmm... my very tolerant of my whims husband's favorite. My choice was made. I'd do this for him! (& because I really needed more input on these bitters... and black Hawaiian salt...) Seats were about 60% full, tho the majority were solos at 2-seater tables... and most were deep into the Matrix. No worries, we plopped our butts on the stage and watched - both of the guys behind the counter were surprisingly personable. It was easy to feel comfortable. On to what you really want to know. Is the coffee any good. My husband said his nitro cold brew was & he appreciated it not being full of sweeteners. As for mine, the kingfield, it was thick and creamy, with a taste as rich as the aroma. The touch of salt offset the sweetness and enhanced the flavors, adding balance and depth. The cup finished clean, no syrupy residue or unmixed settlement. Good to the last drop has an entirely new meaning! The added selection of toilet tissue was a fun touch and, obviously, a crowd pleaser. Parking can be tricky, piles of snow and limited space. Seating can be just as tricky. Totally worth a stop tho - if you like a lil craftiness. read more

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Five Watt has become one of my favorite coffee shops in the cities! (If not my most favorite!) I don't typically stay and work or hangout, but I enjoy their coffee so much! It's usually pretty busy at the NE location, so I grab and go, which is just fine for me! The Kingfield latte is incredible!! I don't usually gravitate towards super sweet coffee, but that specialty latte is done perfectly in my opinion. I get it iced with oat milk. It's a must try! The service is always great - employees are kind and efficient. I also noticed they seem to work well together and have a cohesive system. They have a large parking lot which is also a HUGE plus in the city! read more

Five Watt Coffee - Kingfield Latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We stayed down the street and this became my go to each morning. I got iced vanilla lattes three mornings in a row, they were delicious each time. They cost about a buck more than the ones in Austin, so with a tip it's a $7 coffee, so I wouldn't do this three days in a row at home, but to buy a bag of coffee and creamer on vacation, meh, not worth the hassle. The garage door in front of a bar with outlets was cool, I'd come here if I lived locally. It's not the warmest place of you aren't a regular, but that's most places. read more

Some of my favorite coffee in MPLS. The kind of specialty coffee shop that makes great drinks but you can still bring your parents to. Busy Beaver in the winter, 1994 BOYZ in the summer. read more

Very good coffee in Minneapolis! I asked the barista what would be less sweet and more coffee content, and I was rightfully suggested , Kingsfield , which was awesome. I absolutely loved it. read more

Five Watt Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I really like the Black Sea salt they add to the lattes! Their seasonal special is a pumpkin latte with real pumpkin. Plenty of seating and outlets, great for both large groups and 1:1s. Located in northeast near dogwood and spyhouse. Just a note that their lattes are $2-3 more expensive than others.. a small 10oz latte was $9 after tip read more

Five Watt Coffee - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

On a warm but rainy night, my friend and I sought refuge at Five Watt after dinner ended at another restaurant nearby. Our only goal was to grab some beverages and chit chat some more. This little place on Nicollet kinda grew on me in the 2+ hours we were there. We sat in the very back of the restaurant, right next to the teeny tiny stage with a large "Sunday Service" sign painted on the wall. I seriously wonder how a person can perform in such a small area but hey, more power to him or her! I can't provide any commentary on Five Watt's food but their beverage selection is eye catching, imaginative, and just sounds delicious. I settled for an ice tea (huge glass for only $3.25 btw) but next time I'm in the neighborhood, I wouldn't mind sipping on a specialty beverage like Gin Basil Smash (because really, gin + basil is always a winner) and see who really crawls up on that stage to perform...haha read more

Five Watt Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Good coffee (cappuccino) with some sweet and light notes. They were moving pretty quickly though so they sort of just poured the milk in to the cup without really integrating it (as in, no latte art), but I was happy since it tasted good. Shop had some nice outdoor seating. read more

Five Watt is one of my favorite "mini chain" coffee roasters in the Twin Cities. This is one of their three locations, and also probably the smallest. They still offer a full menu, including a ton of espresso drinks, cold brews, and pour overs, as well as sell Five Watt beans. Some of their drinks are super unique, offering flavors that are fairly uncommon. They have particularly good COVID safety, enforcing masking not only while standing/ordering, but also in between drinks too. When I was there, everyone was masked nearly the whole time, with only a few seconds in between for drinking their beverages. So, if you absolutely need to work somewhere public but are concerned about masking, this is probably a good place for you. Parking is a bit hard to find if you are looking to stay for a while, but there's very convenient short-term street parking out front if you are just getting to-go. read more

Yes!! I found it, i found it!! The next most expensive coffeshop! Small latte 8 oz... not even 10oz and a chocolate croissant for $10. Depressed neighborhood and most expensive coffeshop!!! Sad. read more

Fine coffees, skilled baristas, and always kinda busy with cafe peeps hanging out. Perfect to work at, meet a friend at, or in-and-out quick orders. read more

Great coffee and atmosphere! Only complaint is we ordered a ham and cheese croissant as well as a chocolate croissant and they don't heat them up so it was very cold. Otherwise would recommend! read more