The iced honey latte was divine, but even better was the whole experience of wandering through the nooks and crannies, upstairs and down, discovering art, antiques, and the perfect gifts and souvenirs. The historical building itself has a unique ambience, and it would be so fun to get a meal here and dine in. read more

A quaint lunch stop. The gathering place looks to be that - a coffee house, restaurant and boutique shop rolled into one. I had a turkey club. A generous amount of meat on the sandwich- moist and tasty. As we ate the manager stopped by several times to check on how everything was and if we needed anything. A fun spot to stop for a bite while shopping. read more

Their food, service, ambiance, available extra "shopping items" - variety of locations to dine even, it's a place we literally will travel SPECIFICALLY to experience-- FABULOUS! read more

We absolutely love the food from here. We had had the mimosas and bloody Mary's and they are amazing. The sandwiches and wraps are top notch. Service is so great. We can't wait to go back here again. read more

Very good food, although a more varied breakfast menu would be nice. Very good service, The coffee shop is in a small shop where a variety of women's clothing and various gifts are sold. There are photos of staff gatherings from over the years on the walls of the coffee shop area. Pleasant old easy listening rock plays in the background. Country home decorative style. Overall very relaxing: a great place for breakfast. read more

So I went in just for a late afternoon pick me up. I ordered a cappuccino and it was the worst. I was excited to try a little small town coffee shop as normally they are amazing. The gal that made it set it down and clearly had no idea what she was doing as she called out "latte cappuccino thing". The amount of flavoring made me gag because of how much she put in and it was filled to the brim (1/3 espresso, 1/3 milk, 1/3 foam is how a cap is made). Sucks how disappointed I am because the gal with the red hair was an absolute peach and had great customer service. If she was a new girl she should of been taught how to make one because it is extremely common. read more

Such a cute shop, delicious coffee, amazing breakfast burritos and sandwiches. Wish i had more time to spend just enjoying the atmosphere :) great for gift shopping! read more

This is my favorite place in Perham for lunch! I try to come here every time I'm in town. Amazing sandwiches and great treats in a really unique environment. It is part gift shop, part coffee shop, part antique store. You can sit in the store window (like a mannequin- two tables), kitty corner from the counter (in a partially enclosed area that feels like a back porch- two tables), in the back of the store (more like a coffee shop feel- several tables), or down stairs (which feels like an old cellar your grandma would love- big and small tables.) While you wait for your lunch you can shop for bags (they carry Lug and Baggallini), fair trade jewelry, kitchen accessories or stuffed animals for the kids. Don't leave without going downstairs to check out the clearance corner. My favorite sandwich is the Roasted Vegetable which is roasted red peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and provolone cheese with basil pesto sauce on a grilled Ciabatta bread. You can choose any bread you want though and this time I had it on the multi-grain. The service is top notch friendly too! read more

Gathering Grounds is my favorite stop for brunch and lunch. My friends who have traveled the world think their coffee drinks are the best they have ever tasted! I love to choose my own sandwiches with fresh ingredients and homemade bread! If I order off the menu, Lynn's Favorite is also my favorite. Gathering Grounds has two floors of inside seating, but if you are like me, in Covid times I prefer outdoor seating, and they have plenty! Since the beginning of the pandemic they have been wearing masks and taking great precautions to keep you safe. I hope you will try it! read more

This place is AWESOME! It's a bit pricey but it was so worth it. I ordered the Turkey Club and the iced salted caramel mocha and it was so delicious. It's a huge sandwich so they do provide a half sandwich option which is fantastic. There's barely any wait time which is always great. Also, it's such a great place to take pictures with all the nice decor, so that's a plus. 10/10 recommend. read more

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Almost a destination! Certainly one of the top coffee shops in MN. Great food, excellent coffee and other drinks, and the best environment for a date or small gathering - cozy and charming. Highly recommend. We have been visiting Perham for 30 years and Gathering Grounds for 20+. While we are in town for the week, we are at GG at least 4 times! read more

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Excellent Service. Family owned business amazing fresh ingredients. You can tell my lunch was made from the heart thank you!! read more

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Always great food and nice service. A variety of lovely sandwiches. A wide choice of bread. Super coffee options. A warm environment with cute Knick knacks read more

Best coffee shop in MN. Hands down. Scrumptious sandwiches with fresh, quality ingredients. Amazing espresso drinks, CUTE decor and great gifts, books, cards, and did I mention antiques? read more

Normally this place is great, but since they closed down for a bit it's been questionable. This last time I ordered a soup and sandwich to go; they forgot the side of honey mustard that goes with the ham and cheese and there wasn't even half a cup of soup. It was upsetting for sure read more

Such a wonderful place with fantastic decor and delicious sandwiches. My kids love it, and I love that the kids meals come with fresh fruit and yogurt. read more

If I had to choose one coffee shop to go to for the rest of my life, it would be here. Cozy yet stylishly designed with plenty of choices for home decor and thoughtful gifts to purchase or just admire. The food and coffee/tea selection is amazing, too. I've had Lynn's Favorite sandwich and the Wild Rice Pecan salad and they were both fresh and wholly delightful. The staff is friendly and provide great service. I always leave wanting to come right back. read more

So much character and the best sandwiches for MILES!!! The people that work here are awesome too!

I needed Wi-Fi while at the cabin and stumbled upon Gathering Grounds Coffee Shoppe because they provide it. I am so glad that I did! I had one of the best skim lattes I have ever had and the quiet, perfectly lit atmosphere was exactly what I needed to relax. I will definitely be back next summer! read more

I love the sandwiches and coffees here! Their cranberry wild rice bread is to die for!! Will definitely come back when I'm at the lake!

What a wonderful place to order and sit down in this COZY place. You can do take outs. Besides coffee and tea, there are sandwiches, pastries and shakes. Definitely, a must! read more

My family visited for sandwiches, and the food was fine for what you'd expect from a cheaper eatery. Our sandwiches were $8.50 each, and chincy on the meat for sure. The best part? The seeded cracker that appeared to be made in house. read more

Feels like coming back home after 3 years away. While they make sandwiches into an art, the presentation never disappoints, along with quality ingredients and a mix of flavors not to be missed. I recommend the nutty bird and crabby at noon, but try not on sourdough instead of the wrap. My husband adores the Cuban Pete. For a light afternoon treat, if you're not very hungry try the peach soup, it's chilled and marvelous. All their soups are great, but the peach is perfect on a hot summer day. Honestly, in a decade of patronage, never once been disappointed. Thanks for existing. read more

Love this place!!! I have come to my boyfriend's lake house for the past three summers and this is my first trip to the Gathering Grounds and I loved it. The place is so charming and inviting. I ordered tea and Lynn's favorite. The tea was pretty good, but the sandwich was SO good. I also love their sides - crackers with a wedge of cheese, an orange and kiwi. The service was extremely fast considering it was pretty busy. I would definitely recommend this for lunch or tea with the ladies. I will be back! read more

They have the nicest atmosphere to sit and relax. There's lots of little areas to hang out with different seating arrangements. You can sit upstairs at a little table for two and see all the stuff going on, or go down to the basement with a big group and have a whole nook and family sized dining table to yourself. There's lots of cute little antiques to look at and buy. We kept going back just because it was so cute and relaxing. read more

The food here is unique and delicious. Service is a bit slow. Coffee and drinks are yummy. A lot of stuff to look at.

Food was ok my coffee drink was great, beware of the lemon bars. Very granulated and zero lemon flavor(just extreme sugar flavor). When I reported the issue the staff member was rude threw the bar in the trash, then tossed three dollars on my table. It was awkward and made me and my group very uncomfortable. read more

I love, love, love Gathering Grounds Coffee Shoppe!! Everytime I run and errand in Perham, I make sure that I have time to stop there for lunch. The Harvest Sandwich is my favorite and I've told my friends that when I die, they should bury me with one as a snack. JK It's all yummy at the Gathering Grounds! read more

Frozen lemonade no longer on the menu. Please bring them back as they were so unique!

The best hot sandwich in Perham. There are a lot of good choices...haven't had a bad one yet !

The best lunch in the area! Their sandwiches are ginormous and so amazing! Their soups are homemade and great! Their coffees are ground and brewed fresh! Make sure you try the Nutty Bird! read more