A good mix of coffee and pastries. I only needed coffee but they did have available. It's on a busy…read morestreet and I missed it since the trees were in the way. But I stopped in for some coffee. I ordered the Foglifter and it tasted very good.

Great coffee, food, staff, and vibes. I come here at least once a week. It's nice to find an actual…read morelocal coffee shop that feels like a local coffee shop and not a corporate wasteland. Lots of local art and music; it's a great space to get some writing, reading, or thinking done. Side note, their pastries are AMAZING. Highly recommend the mochi cafe and whatever coffee cake they're doing that day (they mix up the flavors on the coffee cake). And for breakfast, the trout caper bagel is to die for.

Stopped in for a beverage while walking around the Lincoln Park area with a friend over the…read moreweekend. I've had coffee from here a few times before and have always loved my drink - their seasonal items are Always fun. It was pretty full on a Friday morning but the line was short and moved quickly. I ended up mixing it up and getting a matcha latte which was flavored perfectly and not overly sweet. The space itself is so bright and open and in the coolest building with multiple other shops. You can enjoy your order at a table inside, walk around the various stores, or take it to go and hop around the area as so many new spots have opened up.

Had a great take out experience here. Excellent coffee (they love whole milk which is a huge plus)…read moreand if that's even possible, even better pastries. They have a good selection of chilled canned drinks as well plus some food items like yogurt. The space is wonderfully diverse in terms of seating. They had the front window open to the street where you can sit. Inside is an area where people can sit with their kids. The service was very friendly and helpful. The vibe is warm and very welcoming. Know that their baked goods come from Duluth Best Bread which does not always deliver like after a holiday. Parking in a small lot behind the building or on the street.

Stopped in for a coffee on a Friday morning at the recommendation of a nearby business owner and I…read morewas not disappointed! The space itself is HUGE with tons of seating - I was in shock. My friend described the coziness of it as "your grandma's house". We got in line right in time because it filled up right after we ordered. They have tons of coffee and tea options as well as baked goods and hot food of the day items (quiche, frittata, etc). They also do beer and wine and had a solid tap selection. I had the dovetail latte and my friend had an iced vanilla latte and we both loved our coffees. They also have a small craft and trinket section from local sellers which was so cool and made the space feel so homey. It was so good we ended up doing back later that weekend as well. Recommend if you're in the area!

Ok but not great. Very limited breakfast menu. Good breakfast sandwich and I enjoyed the side salad…read morebut a little too vinegary. Loved the peppers on the sandwich. Good coffee. Had to ask for a towel to wipe down our table. I'm cool with busing my table as requested, but someone who works there should be keeping things clean. Likely not going back.

Stopped by here after doing some shopping on small business Saturday and there was some live music…read moreplaying. It was pretty busy. I got a matcha latte made with oat milk and a bit disappointed it was too sweet, I did add vanilla flavoring into it and that might've been too much. Bathrooms are in the back and plenty of takes available!

Empire Coffee was on a few folks' recommendations for Superior, WI, so I thought I'd give it a try…read more It was worth the try! It appears as a small shop in the mix of a "Main Street" style line of buildings but once inside, it's spacious and cozy. Today there was a live performing artist playing and singing in the front of the shop. He was great! It added some really decent ambiance to the coffeehouse. I asked the baristas to make a flavored mocha they'd recommend. They served it up and it was delicious. A little nutty and a little sweet! It could have been just a touch hotter, but I'll know to request that next time. There were two baristas and they were both very pleasant and friendly even though they were a little swamped. I'd definitely go back and have another coffee here, and sit in one of the cushioned seats to enjoy the music if that were going on again!

A gentle morning with my boyfriend over a cappuccino, the sunlit streets of Duluth…read more On-site coffee bean roasting and grinding technology makes your cappuccino even more perfect.

Stopped in for some coffee beans. They have a lot of roasts. They only had two actually made so I…read moredidn't get to try everything. But the barista was kind and let me sample whatever they had. I took my time then I purchased a bag of beans. There was a DJ playing inside. They have DJ every Friday. There are other weekly events too. The place was decently busy. They have some cups for ice water and lots of seating. You can read and chill. The outside patio is for customers who want to eat. So you can't get your coffee and go sit out there. I was a little perturbed by their no ice sign. But again, this is Minnesota so what do you expect. They have local ice cream and pastries for sale inside the shop. It's clean. Prices are decent. It's pretty much the only coffee shop in the area near our hotel and it was an easy walk.

Excellent acaí and mango bowls! Friendly service. Cute coffee shop decor! We will stop wherever we…read moreare in the area!

Ok it's a super cute coffee shop with amazing decor. They have a TON of drink options. Coffee, tea,…read morerefreshers, dirty sodas, etc. I did want a coffee so I ordered an Aztec latte which was dark chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon. They also have some bakery items like cookies and muffins. They were out of cinnamon rolls but it was late in day. I got a pumpkin bread from the fridge and it was so good. Oh and they have açaí bowls as well. My latte was good EXCEPT I feel like they used cinnamon powder instead of the actual cinnamon syrup. I have had this same combo at other coffee shoes and also make my own at home. I was disappointed because I do not like the taste of cinnamon powder. They may have used the syrup as well the powder but I could not taste it as the drink itself was so more tart than sweet. This combo of syrups is very sweet which is why I ordered it. I do plan on being back to try out their other coffee options as well as refreshers. Lots of seating available as well.

Stopped in on a Saturday around noon. They still had lots of options! The ham and cheese croissant…read moremust be popular/ there was only one left! I saw they have frozen pretzels- which is perfect because I didn't want to eat it right now. I got two of those to go. I also got a blueberry danish for my husband- he approved! And two loaves of bread- the cheese curd and the rosemary onion in the one pound option. (They have a two pound and it's huge!) We enjoyed the bread toasted with butter and for avocado toast during the week. They offered to slice the rosemary onion bread but not the cheese curd- there's something about the cheese curd that they said they don't slice it. I can't remember. But it's fine/ we sliced our own. The pecan rolls and the cinnamon rolls looked amazing but I'm more of a savory gal. The shop was super cute. They have a sourdough class coming up. They have coffees and couches. Bathrooms for customers. Some merchandise for sale. They even have a monthly club where you can pick up or have your items delivered to you! Wow! I wish I lived in the area just for this bakery. I enjoyed reading about the business on their website/ two brothers!

Amazing amazing service!!! My husband and I were warmly greeted as soon as we walked in. We got…read morean enthusiastic run down of the menu and found out all the bread is baked fresh. I had the Duluth latte, which is super sweet but tasty. My husband had the drip coffee which was also really good. We shared their cheese curd sourdough bread and it is so good! You can taste the freshness, and my husband was already making plans to have it with his breakfast tomorrow morning. The ambiance is fun and casual. They have plenty of seating with pillows shaped like bread loaves and macarons. I was definitely eyeballing that pecan caramel cinnamon roll so we may have to venture back sooner than expected. Duluth's Best Bread is a solid choice for bread, baked goods, and coffee. Ten outta ten, no notes!

3.5 - Stopped here on a Monday morning and were greeted immediately. I got a cold brew with white…read morechocolate and cold foam which was good. Not bitter and not overly sweet. My friend has a white chocolate latte and said it was "meh". We both got a blueberry scone with lemon drizzle but the lemon flavor was non-existent and the drizzle wasn't visible so I feel like maybe it was missing. The scone had good texture but not much flavor. For $13 it seemed a bit steep in price.

Loved this placed! It's decorated very well and the doors open when it's warm. I ordered a latte…read moreand added some flavors since they didn't seem to have a lot of speciality items. They did have pastry good and I got a pumpkin muffin. It was so good. There's indoor and outdoor seating and there might be some working areas in the back.

Back Alley is one of the best local coffee finds. They use beans from Underwood Coffee, a local…read moreroaster, and the quality really shows in every drink. The cortado was one of the best I've had in a long time, and their house-made syrups are all super flavorful and unique. The space is fantastic, comfy seating, a great patio setup, and surf store with local products for sale. It's the kind of place you can hang out for hours. Jared is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, which makes every visit even better. A true neighborhood gem. Parking is literally in the back alley and there are lots of spots.

Excellent coffee and chai with a smooth, robust flavor. The cozy atmosphere makes it an ideal…read moreplace to connect with others or get some work done!

When I'm in the Duluth area, I usually try to snag a treat from 3rd Street Bakery. I normally go…read morefor either their blueberry or raspberry bar but their cookies are a good choice too. My kids (and my wife and I, let's be honest) really love the S'mores cookie but that Thunder cookie is pretty darn good too. You can build a pack of cookies with that day's flavors, 6 cookies will run you $12.50. Cookies are crisp and chewy, a good mixture of soft and crisp. If cookies are not in your diet, there is an assortment of savory breads and breakfast pastries as well. Back to those fruit bars, their blueberry bar is great. Full of fresh fruit with a touch of vanilla, so good!

Love, Love, Love this bakery!!!!! When I travel I like to check out local bakeries and this one is…read moreone of my favorites. I bought cookies and they were big, delicious and reasonably priced. But the best was the Roasted Red Pepper bread, it was to die for. Wish I would have bought more loaves. I asked a lot of questions and the employees were patient and very informative. Can't wait to go back to Duluth for this bakery and many more places I visited. The bakery was homelike and very appealing.