Love the decor and the qamaria latte with almond milk and light honey. The service was kind.read more

So excited to find this place!…read more Ambiance - very nice! Service - good. Coffee - excellent! We loved the Mufawaar (medium roast coffee, milk, cardamom)! Pastry - completely flavorless. Turkish milkcake and Raspberry chocolate cake - both not worth the money or the calories. We would come back for the coffee if in the area.

The most surprising thing about my relationship with Cafe Steam is that we've actually reached a…read morestage of mutual understanding where the staff knows exactly which level of 'morning zombie' I am based on how loudly I trip over the doorframe. I have a bit of a love affair with this place. Now, I'm a certified early bird, and by that, I mean I'm usually awake and craving caffeine while the rest of the world is still debating if they actually need to attend that 9:00 AM Zoom call. There is something genuinely therapeutic about being there right as they flip the sign to 'Open,' when the air still smells like freshly ground beans and the sunlight is hitting the dust motes in that perfect, cinematic way. It's the quietest the place ever gets, and I get to witness the staff transitioning from 'sleepy' to 'caffeinated chaos' in real-time. However, I'm also a fan of the 'closing time' vibe. There's a completely different magic to sliding into a booth around 7:00 PM. By then, the energy has shifted from a productive buzz to a sort of cozy, exhausted collective sigh. I'll just camp out for a while, pretending to be very focused on my laptop while actually just people-watching the evening rush. The ambiance is wonderfully casual--think 'industrial chic meets a living room that's slightly too small for its furniture.' Most of the time it's just a pleasant hum, but every so often it hits a tipping point and becomes absolutely hectic. You've got the frantic students cramming for finals, the first-date nerves radiating off a couple in the corner, and a line of people stretching toward the door. It's a beautiful kind of mayhem, really. But let's talk about the real star of the show: the drinks. While I usually rotate through the classics, I am currently in a committed relationship with their seasonal 'Miss Sunshine' creamy lemonade. It sounds like something a toddler would order at a fancy tea party, but trust me, it's a game-changer. It's got this bright, zesty punch of citrus that wakes up your entire soul, but then it's smoothed over with this velvety, creamy finish that makes it feel like a dessert. It's basically a hug in a plastic cup, and I'm fully prepared to be devastated when it leaves the seasonal menu. I will add photo's *later* : )

Always amazing:)…read more Cafe Steam was an essential spot growing up in Rochester. They tie together community with amazing coffees and goodies! I'm so happy to see them expanding and opening new locations as well. I grabbed a summer special drink, and quite enjoyed it! I wish I added a touch more simple syrup, otherwise this was a delightful and bright summer drink! The interior is always cozy, and consistently one of the best spots in Rochester. The baristas are always kind, and make drinks SUPER quick!

Had a great experience at Moka recently! I was looking for a cafe with WiFi to set up shop in…read morebetween appointments, and Moka has a great convenient location. Service is honestly the biggest thing I noticed during my visit. The barista (maybe owner?) greeted me with a huge smile and welcome. Multiple people during my short time here came in and knew her by name - they asked about her holiday plans and when she would reopen after a short holiday break. It was clear she had created community here - something that's really special in a cafe. I got a hot matcha and it had great flavor. I also got a gluten-free chocolate chip scone that felt a bit dry, but otherwise good. There seating definitely fills up fast in here with some fellow visitors and medical students, so I ended up sharing a table with some students. Outlets were a bit limited as well. I started seeing Moka pop up around me after my visit - my friend in Madison swears by their coffee beans, and others rave about their coffee and lattes. Give them a try in Rochester!

Waited 7 minutes for my double late. It was never made. Asked for a refund. Went somewhere else…read more(Steam cafe down the street on Broadway). Absolutely ridiculous service by teenagers who are more interested in chatting with each other than making drinks.

We LOVE their coffee here at DUE NORTH! We stop here on our way out of town when we are taking a…read morelong drive to Iowa or South Dakota, etc. a new favorite is coconut vanilla lattes---hot or iced! That hint of coconut is absolute perfection and mild enough that it's not too much or too sweet. The baristas are kind and service oriented--- they aim to please. It's a drive thru; so swing around next time you're in Kasson.

If you are looking for a drive thru coffee joint that's not confusing, overpriced, or pretentious,…read morelook no further than Due North Coffee. They have all the best options for you to pick from without confusing you with made-up words and things you've never heard of. Instead, you are welcomed with an easy to read, aesthetically pleasing, and delicious menu with options for your kids to join in and get a drink as well. I can't recommend trying the mini donuts enough! They have different flavors including cinnamon and sugar (what I ordered). The mini donuts were warm and tasted like they were made fresh and homemade as soon as I ordered them. They were soft and honestly the best mini donuts I've ever had. I never realized how mass-produced mini donuts from the fair taste until biting into one of these. I highly recommend Due North to anyone around Rochester looking for quality coffee and a wonderful, aesthetically pleasing experience. 5/5

Dear soon to be customer ,…read more I wanted to reach out and share how much I appreciate the cafe. The environment is always stylish and clean, and you have a great selection of drinks. As a disabled customer, asking for help in public--like getting my wallet out--can be difficult, but the baristas are always wonderful and accommodating when I am having a hard day with my hands. Recently, a friend who also uses a wheelchair met me at the cafe. Your staff was incredible at accommodating our needs by moving chairs, arranging accessible seating, and bringing our drinks out to us. Thank you for providing such a welcoming and accessible space. I always enjoy spending time and working in your cafe.

This little unassuming coffee spot has easily been one of the highlights of my time in Rochester…read more I'm here visiting my wife during her medical rotation, and Spyhouse quickly became a comfort spot for us. The coffee is some of the best I've had. The Pumpkin Spice Girl latte, iced coffee, and tiramisu latte have all been fantastic. The pastries are also 10/10, especially the cannoli. And the service was consistent warm. Great spot to hang out, get some work done, and relax for a couple hours. Definitely a Rochester must-visit.

What a darling cafe!…read more AMBIANCE The decor and ambiance of this place is worth a stop alone. Pint florals, comfy seating, great light fixtures and little touches. I posted up at one of the tables to take a call and get some work done. It worked well for me for an afternoon. SERVICE Counter service was helpful and kind - not the quickest to prepare the drinks and items but I had time! FOOD/DRINK I got a matcha latte and a cheesecake here! The prices were pretty high, but I enjoyed both items. The matcha wasn't very hot, but still tasted great. Such a cute spot to meet friends or get a change of scenery in Rochester!

This was a place I ducked into when it was snowing outside. It looked cozy and I'm so glad I…read morestopped by. These are a few things I tried: - pistachio cheesecake - highly recommend, pistachio flavor shines through - olive oil cake - not flavorful, dry, personally do not recommend - lemon cheesecake - delicious! Highly recommend - drink: Cinnamon Dolce Latte. This just tasted sweet to me and did not stand out. To be honest, it tasted like most sugary coffee drinks to me. Maybe I'm just not partial to that. Service: they had 2 people working and both were very friendly. Waited about 10 min for my drink. Lovely ambiance in a nicely decorated cafe.

This is a great little breakfast/brunch spot in downtown Rochester. I met a friend there for Coffee…read moreand also got a delicious breakfast sandwich. There was a decent line, but the staff moved people through quickly, and overall the service was great. The coffee is quite good, and they have a selection of pastries as well.

I was passing through Rochester and needed a coffee break! This place has a free parking lot but…read moreplenty more free street parking. At first I was confused because it seemed to be a plant store, but they are located inside the store to the far left when you walk in! The staff here was really wonderful! I had questions and they were happy to answer! I decided to try their spring fling latte which had rhubarb and a thyme cold foam. Yes you read that right. It was an almost savory cold foam. While I give them props for stepping out of the box with this coffee, this just wasn't my favorite. My friend got a chai drink and that was very tasty!! This place has SO many cute items inside and around as well! I would definitely come back and just try something different! The vibes here are bright and so cute! This is definitely worth a stop if you are in the area!

The shakes and teas are both consistently delicious. I always have a great experience with the…read moreproducts and staff. The owners are very kind and professional. Aili was super helpful during our last visit!

Friendly and welcoming staff! There are a variety of protein shake flavors as well as teas that…read morehave caffeine, however there are options for decaf. I try to stop in a couple of times a month. The shakes are a nice meal replacement if you are short on time and/or looking to improve your diet.

Things to Know: -This coffeeshop shares a lobby-ish area and…read morebathrooms with a hotel. Lots of hotel guests wait in Caribou or nearby for their shuttles to come. -VERY easy walking distance from Mayo. Right near Freshens and Jimmy Johns. Less than a block from some of the Mayo buildings. -NO DRIVE-THRU! There is no easy parking either. You'd probably need to park at a parking garage. I love Caribou Coffee. Okay, I think I just love coffee in general. Regardless, Caribou makes a wicked Northern Light Caramel Cooler (Caribou's version of a frappe only with less terrifying nutritionals). Love getting them at home, and I loved being able to get one while I was out. Caribou shares some of its space with the hotel. I'm not sure if they do that "willingly" but a lot of guests take their drinks and sit down in the hotel's lobby area. This is probably because Caribou itself only has tables and tall stools to sit in. There also isn't much seating. I was hoping to use the Wi-Fi at Caribou, but when I asked the barista during my order if they offered free Wi-Fi, she said "no", but I should use the hotel's free Wi-Fi. I thought that was weird, so when I looked at my Wi-Fi options, I saw the free Caribou wi-fi. Which is good because I wouldn't have used the hotel's Wi-Fi when I wasn't staying there; that's just not cool. They did a decent job with my drink, though. It tasted just like expected and it was make up pretty quickly. Just wish the staff was a bit more knowledgeable.

Caribou Coffee is all over the Midwest. They are very similar to Starbucks, from the layout of the…read morestore, to the products. This Caribou location is right next to Kahler Inn & Suites. I decided to get the Peach Fruit Shaker, this is made with coconut milk, peach syrup, dried peaches and vanilla. This is similar to the Summer Skies drink at Starbucks. I've seen several people walking around with these shakers. This was far too sweet for me, I didn't like it at all. While the flavor was peach, it was very candy like, very artificial and very sweet. If you're looking for quality coffee or drinks check out any of the local coffee shops.

I haven't had Caribou since they closed all their Chicago locations, so obviously this was my first…read morecoffee stop during my MN trip. I had the nitro black cold brew and it was everything you would want a nitro cold brew to be, and the blueberry almond oatmeal (because the hotel I'm staying at doesn't have continental breakfast). Maybe I was just super hungry, but the oatmeal was phenomenal. Minus one start only because the prices are a bit steep....$5+ for a 12oz cold brew is a bit much.

Service and food quality was the worst I've seen from a Caribou Coffee. I ordered 2 ham and cheese…read moresandwiches, 1 large iced caramel latte and 1 medium strawberry refresher. We waited about 5 minutes for the food which was not too bad. It was around 2:00 in the afternoon so the rush for lunch was over. The iced latte came up next a couple of minutes later. The sandwiches were a bit burnt but edible. We then waited another 20 plus minutes for the strawberry refresher. I checked on it twice and they told me it was on the way but third in line. Finally after we finished all of our food and iced latte we needed to get to our other appointment. I went to the counter and waited to ask for my money back. I'll NEVER tip again at the counter. They said they were getting our drink ready. I waited, they gave us the drink and $3 off a future visit which I gave to someone else. We started heading to our next appointment and the drink was so bad my daughter had to throw it away. Terrible experience and their excuse of we training is no excuse. Either the manager ensures the business can operate delivering high quality products or don't open.