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Loons Coffee

4.6 (13 reviews)
Open 6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Leah T.

Such a cute coffee shop right by the river. I actually ordered an ice tea and it was delicious. The staff was friendly and crowd was laid back.

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Larry K.

I've been frequenting this gem of a coffee shop since it opened almost 10 years ago. Although, it's gone through many transformations since then. The latest transformation, Loons Coffee, is certainly the best reincarnation. In fact, since I broke my foot over two months ago it has become my go-to place for MT (mental/mocha therapy). I also go to PT but that's a different story. Loons has great ambiance, with an adjoining restaurant and gift shop, and a scenic location next to the Mississippi River on Lake Street near the Minneapolis Rowing Club. There is also a walking trail on the river that, unfortunately, I can't use now. The trail meanders by a beautiful white sand beach with a view of the U of M and downtown Minneapolis. Above the river is a walking/bike trail stretching for miles that I can't use either. But, there is a convenient parking lot next to Loons with handicap parking and only 25 steps to its front door... I can hobble this far. Although Loons has only been opened a relatively short time, it has the most savy management. They are consistently brewing a great blend of Ethiopian coffee... their signature coffee (a local favorite); stocking delicious bakery items as well sandwiches, patties, fruits and salads; developing a closer relationship with the Longfellow Grill for their customers' convenience. Like all service industries since Covid, they may have had a few staffing problems. But, they are making sure their core staff are friendly and helpful. Check it out!

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2 months ago

Really great coffee and ambiance. They offer a student discount and overall it's reasonably priced.

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Delicious coffee, good service and yummy pastries...what's not to like? I look forward to my Saturday morning coffee from Loons each week.

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