Great service from my server today, even when I changed my order to a pumpkin spiced latte from a vanilla latte. She hadn't made it yet, so she didn't mind (she got a great tip just for that). Small coffee shop-no indoor seating photos since most of the tables were occupied. Outdoor seating is available (rainy/windy today). read more

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This is a great place to be with your great drink and food that is a real one! Thank you for your kindness and love!

I really wanted to like this coffee shop...it's right off the Hardwood Creek Trail. I had envisioned bringing a bike group in for snacks & drinks while on a ride-there's a bike rack at the back of the building. There were a lot of customers using the drive-thru. The latte was boring...even gas station coffee would have been a better choice (and cheaper, too). Maybe next time I will try another beverage, if we stop here. read more

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Kodiak is the best coffee shop around! The employees are wonderful and the coffee is the best you can get around here! The couches, plants, and cozy interior create a wonderful coffee shop vibe! read more

They have a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. The coffee tastes good and is reasonably priced. I like that they have a patio in the front (though it can get loud with the road right by it). Definitely a good place to get coffee if you are in the area. read more

Kodiak Coffee - They have a patio in the front. Pictured is an iced Carmel latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Forest Lake, Minnesota

Interior seems more like an ice cream place than a comfy coffee shop. White wooden tables and chairs. Cute though. First time here missed that there is parking behind the building in a little lot, so I parked on the street out front. They have a case of baked goodies along with the offerings of ice cream, and of course, coffee. What struck me as strange though is that every individual item is tightly wrapped in plastic. This could be good or bad depending on how you look at it. It turns out that Key's makes almost all their goodies, except for the scones. read more

Kodiak Coffee - raspberry white chocolate scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Forest Lake, Minnesota

Came in on a Saturday. Two females working. Literally stood two feet from the cash register for over five minutes. Not greeted, acknowledged, ANYTHING! They do have a drive they so maybe the two cars in line that we noticed as we walked in overwhelmed them to where they couldn't say hi to us? We left after a good 7 minutes(I checked my watch before we walked in originally). Wouldn't recommend based on the lack of Customer Service. Definitely will never return. Advice to owner: Hire people who can say "Hello". read more

I checked my Yelp App to find an independent coffee shop in Forest Lake and found only Kodiak. Just South of what's left of the downtown area in an older building there was easy street parking for Kodiak. The shop is bright and cheery and there is a well lit case for a nice variety of food items. They have their logo on clothing items for sale just like the major chains have. The two ladies behind the counter were smiling and friendly and gave a warm greeting. What could go wrong? THE COFFEE BREW! That's what's wrong. My usual dark roast wasn't much stronger than a light roast elsewhere. Frankly it tasted like a weakly made brew from a can of supermarket coffee. In that case I could blend two types of Folger's and come up with a better brew. Ladies there are other reviews panning the brew so perhaps time to talk with your roaster and come up with a new bean blend or hire a different roaster. I know they have their fans and a local following so I'll give license to maybe it was just a bad mix day or the dark roast they choose isn't to my liking. Every so often I visit Forest Lake so I will try again, because I feel bad because they are so nice. I could try a different roast so see what happens. Ok, Yelp cliche time: I really wanted to like this place. read more

Fast and friendly service. Coffee is great. Very convenient location. Great for to go or dine in .

This coffee is located in Forrest Lake and it is far from the cities. I came here to visit a friend and we stopped here to get some Iced Chai with soy. It's cute inside and I was surprised that they sell cards here. I love reading hallmark cards. Friendly staffs and free parking. read more

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Since moving from Seattle, land of all of the excellent indie coffee shops, I've been trying to check out any smaller ones I can find. My fiance & I drove a ways north to this one to work during the week, and I was left rather unimpressed. Main negative: the coffee. Is terrible. Like, really bad, like I almost decided to just leave and go elsewhere. No thank you. Other than that, it feels more like a deli than a cozy shop. Just very meh. read more

My favorite coffee place. Super sweet employees. Always very fast at making whatever drink I order that day. They have food but I've never tried it, although it looks pretty tasty. They have all sorts of cute little stuff for sale in the shop itself, such as magnets, buttons, books, and clothing. Cozy place with WONDERFUL chai tea. I seriously can't get chai anywhere else now because theirs is so good. I don't know what I'd do without them. They have a punch card too so you can get free drinks once you fill one out! I highly recommend Kodiak Coffee to all coffee and tea drinkers. read more

Love this place! The coffee bean style reminds me of Biggby's of Michigan, which I miss very much. Love their lattes!

This is a great place to get your caffeine buzz on. Nice little coffee shop in small town forest lake with the feel of a lake town community. Had a espresso and a Americano. The American was long and didn't have much flavor. Espresso was good. Also the cookies are from local restaurant Keys read more

Kodiak Coffee - O yah they have a drive thru! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Forest Lake, Minnesota

Terrible experience here on Friday 5/4/18. Multiple things went wrong. 1. We were served Luke warm coffee - gross. Then when we brought it to the attention of the staff, they just offered to either steam it or microwave it - lame. 2. The insanely overpriced Red Velvet biscotti was nasty and stale. They were absolutely so old and so gross I can't even express how terrible it was. (I'm sure they are still in the container if the owner cares to try). What made it worse was that it was almost $4!!!! What?! $4 for an overpoweringly stale biscotti when all you could taste was the staleness? Not okay. 3. We were told it was a dog friendly establishment and then were given very warm water for the dogs. It was so warm that they refused to drink it so we had to go to the bathroom to get appropriate temperature water. The staff was friendly and nice but everything else was a terrible experience. After tossing almost $13 in the trash here (figuratively speaking).....it is safe to say that we won't patronize here again. read more

I'm someone who ALWAYS seeks the indie coffee shop so when in Forest Lake I had my pal drop me off at Kodiak. I was uber disappointed to discover only cold, hard chairs and table seating. I get it that you can fit more seating in this way, and I also get that the savvy owner knows long lingering customer time will be discouraged the less comfy the place is. But, I was still sad, and had I my own vehicle I would have driven to the less-desirable Starbuck's. The place was cold - like I wished I had a sweatshirt - and other aesthetics were fine EXCEPT the fake, unevenly-hanging ferns above the patio outside....ooh, so so tacky. Other than that, the coffee was nice, the service was very nice, and instead of saying "we're out" of my muffin choice, the server said she could grab one out of the freezer and thaw it. Overall, ok, but no comfy chairs is a deal-breaker for me. read more

Forest Lake is a pretty neat community, small compared to most twin cities suburbs. This is a nice cafe in "downtown" has its own line of clothing and the drinks and food are made fresh at your order. Oh yeah, drive thru too. read more

A cute little place nice for meeting up with friends. I had a chai tea latte, which was spicy and creamy. I split a scootcheroo bar (they are HUGE) and it was awesome! Hard to go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter . I got some of their iced lemon cookies to take home which were pleasantly soft and lemony. Would definitely recommend! read more

Enjoy sunny weather while sipping u r menu choice outdoors on the DECK or view Forest Lake's 4th of July parade by highest bid for table + chairs. Please don't forget a Buy 12 drinks get 1 FREE card for those who like FREEBIES! read more

Kodiak Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Forest Lake, Minnesota

Great coffee, wonderful atmosphere and a great place for casual business meetings! Staff is warm and friendly, very accommodating!

I love Kodiak Coffee. It is fast and convenient. They have great food too. I love their chicken curry sandwich and their scones. It is cute and homey inside. A great place for casual business meetings. read more

Cute coffee shop with a few overpriced souvenirs and crafts for sale. I ordered a chai latte and it was better than Starbucks or Caribou. They have a drive-thru, so I'll try them again next time I'm in Forest Lake. read more

This is the first time,i have ever given a place 5 stars......but kodiak coffee,is a great place to hang out,and get your caffeine buzz on!.I had the peppermint mocha,small size,($3.50)....a shot of espresso,chocolate syrup,steamed milk,peppermint syrup,and whipped cream!.Seating,is somewhat limited,as it is a smallish coffeehouse.On the plus side,kodiak coffee,offers really cool,but spendy swag.....coffee mugs,($15),ball caps,($15),and heavy sweatshirts,($34.95)....they also sell some t-shirts too.They do serve wine,for $5.50 a glass.Free parking in the back of the building,or on-street parking,out front.Fast&friendly service.Highly recommended,if you are in the area,to stop in,and have some coffee.Quite possibly the best joe,in all of forest lake. read more

Giving this place a Minnesotan 1 Star. Really though, it's pretty bad. I was looking forward to being a regular here but the latte they serve was both terrible and served in a dirty cup. Gross customer service, and a men's restroom that looks like sexist stereotype. Perks include an okay view and internet. I've only seen 2 outlets though do watch out. read more

Very welcoming place! Very friendly staff, great prices & wonderful coffee! I can't wait to come back again!

I've lived in Forest Lake a very long time and decided to try Kodiak. I ordered a blended butterscotch frappe and in my opinion it's WAY better than Starbucks or Caribou. I went through the drive through and they were fast and friendly! I would definitely order here again. read more

Stopped in last week and had not been there in like two years, and I can say it will be many more than two before I ever return. I learned there were new owners, and the lady with the pony tail behind the counter was super unfriendly, acted as if it was in inconvenience to serve us. I don't need that treatment, I can go down the road to Starbucks. See ya Kodiak! read more

My favorite place in Forest Lake to get caffeinated. They make great cappuccinos! Be sure to get the white chocolate raspberry scone.

We were on a road trip & wanted some coffee. We found out this was not the place to stop for a quick cup of Joe. It took a really long time. The ambiance was comfortable, we were supporting a local shop and the chai and food was average. I'm not a fan or chain coffee shops, but in this situation it would have been tastier & much faster. read more

FIrst time and last time... $7.27 for a Pumpkin Spice Soy Latte, contemplated getting a muffin but at $3.19 Im good... I wont cheat on the Nesting Grounds in Wyoming again!!! read more

Love this place! Great staff, fantastic coffee and lots of baked goods/snacks! I love stopping here for my coffee fix.