Let me get the bad out of the way first: the drive-thru takes FOREVER, but don't let that…read morediscourage you! Just plan accordingly! The coffee here is absolutely divine, and if it wasn't so far from where I live, it would be my go-to for everything. I don't have a very large sweet-tooth, but wanted to give their turtle-frappucchino a try. To my delight, it was sweet without being over the top, like some mixed coffee drinks you get through drive-thrus. It wasn't full of whipped cream or drowning in chocolate and caramel, but everything was blended beautifully. I was so impressed, that I make sure to stop out any time I have to run to Woodman's for groceries.

Super excited to have this coffee shop located within walking distance of our hotel while staying…read morein Altoona. The staff were friendly and the decor was very fun. Lots of seating available inside and they also had a drive thru. We didn't get food but our drinks were very good. The menu was large and a little overwhelming as we weren't really sure what each drink consisted of and it was too busy to ask too many questions. Would definitely go again but would try to look online first for drink descriptions to be a little more prepared!

We have used their product exclusively for several years and enjoy the variety of rich, wonderfully…read moretasting coffee.

I only drink decaf and finding good decaf is a chore. Thankfully, my sister told me about Jeremy at…read morethe Roastery! Best decaf ever. Moved to Seattle (yes, the coffee mecca) and still have coffee shipped in every month.

Every time we come, we are greeted with such kindness and the coffee never disappoints!read more

Delicious coffee. Great service. Cute shop. Wish they were open longer hours or more daysread more

Such a cute coffee shop in Lake Elmo! The shop was small but super cute and cozy! They have quite a…read morevariety of drinks available and some delicious baked goods as well. I'm excited to come back in warmer weather to sit outside. I got the amaretto mocha and it was sooooo good! The barista was super friendly and I felt very welcome from the minute I walked in!

What a cute little coffee shop in downtown lake Elmo! My boyfriend and I came by to have a coffee…read moreand study, it was a great experience overall. The matcha I got was delicious and he loved his maple coffee, it was a bit expensive at nearly $7 for a 10 oz matcha though. The barista was friendly and our drinks came out quickly though! Also they have street parking right out front that's free which was perfect. We chose to sit outside to get some sun, there is a bit limited seating inside especially since we came to do work. Overall a great experience though!

This place is great!…read more We stopped by on a Tuesday morning, and I was surprised by how large the inside was. It's not gigantic, but I was expecting it to be much smaller based on what I had heard about the place. I ordered the Waffle Latte and absolutely loved it. I would definitely get it again. My wife ordered an iced mocha with an extra shot, and she really enjoyed hers as well. We also decided to try a white chocolate raspberry scone. My wife loved it. I thought it was good, but not quite great. We also ordered a garlic bagel with cream cheese. I really liked that and would potentially order it again, although next time I may try a plain bagel just for comparison. The staff was super nice. They genuinely seemed happy to be there, which is honestly a bit surprising these days when it comes to customer service. The positive attitude definitely added to the experience. Overall, I really don't have much negative to say. Sure, it's a little pricey, but I feel like I say that in almost every review nowadays. Food and drinks outside the house are just stupid expensive these days, so compared to other coffee shops, the pricing here felt relatively fair. Yeah, I don't know. I really don't have many complaints. Great drinks, friendly staff, and a nice atmosphere. I'm giving them 5 out of 5 stars, and I'll definitely be back.

I've seen great reviews for BlueNose Coffee so I had to check it out! They had a drive thru but I…read morewent inside to order. They have a cozy atmosphere and is a nice spot to enjoy a morning drink. I ordered a blue nose mocha and a believin' berry buzz dirty soda along with a blueberry scone. The scone was subtly sweet and pretty dense. It was a great choice of bakery item. The mocha was super sweet. It almost tasted more like a latte than a mocha. The sugary flavors drown out the espresso bitterness. I'd order something else next time since the sugar rush was a lot. Since Farmington has been known to consume the most Mountain Dew per capita in the US I ordered a Mountain Dew based dirty soda. With all the added flavors of this drink I kind of forgot it was Mountain Dew. Like everything else this was a super sugary drink but was nice to try due to the novelty of the drink.

Super cute spot and friendly staff! The coffee was just OK in my opinion! The quality/taste itself…read morewas a little bland. The drinks also aren't overly sweet or flavorful from the additions too. They had a basic menu on the wall and then some specialites - make sure to read all the specialities if you're looking for fun drinks! I felt a little rushed / didn't read them all since they were only visible at the counter, might suggest changing that! Street parking nearby, mostly pay but it's cheap. Grab a coffee and walk the river front for a pretty great mornin!

We got a fresh brew and a pour over coffee. Fresh brew was really good! Happy feet! The pour over…read moredid not hit the mark. It was weak and lacking flavor- something we are not used to. Also got a lemon loaf, chocolate croissant and a sour cherry pop tart. All the food items were real good but surprised when I seen the pop tart was over $6.00. Will be back but will not order certain a couple of the items again. Feel of the place is nice though I think servers were stressed. Most sitting outside.

A small but mighty coffee shop on the west side of Saint Paul. The menu is nice with a little bit…read morefor everyone. I tried the Lemon Bar Latte and it was AMAZINGLY good! It was smooth and not overly sweet. I also tried the French Toast Breakfast Sandwich and it was quite good. Total was a little over $$22 for the two items and a 20% tip. Free street parking available. They are also doing great things for the community and that is worth so much more than great coffee and breakfast sandwiches.

Totally forgot how close I live to this spot! Backstory Coffee was the perfect little stop before…read moreheading to the MN Yacht Club Music Festival with my bestie. We rolled in a little before 1:00 PM and had no trouble finding easy street parking (huge win!). The vibe inside? Mixed. While the space was cute, relaxed and inviting, the service was... not so much. The guy at the front counter barely looked up from his screen, and let's just say, enthusiasm wasn't on the menu. Definitely not the warm welcome we hoped for and very unfortunate. BUT--shoutout to my bestie for treating us to a coffee date, because the drinks were solid. I had the piña colada cold brew, which was super sweet at first, but after a quick stir, it hit just right. My bestie went with the strawberries & cream cold brew and a matcha lemonade. Both were surprisingly good, but the matcha lemonade really stood out to me; so refreshing and unique. All in all, Backstory was a convenient and tasty pre-concert stop. If the service matched the drinks, this would've easily been a 5-star visit.

We were jaunting about Lindstrom today (as one does). With friends who recommend we try Northwoods…read more And wow. We loved the spot such unique and cozy decorations (we love a coffee shop that doesn't look cookie cuter). Stained glass was an adorable touch. We tried the banana, strawberry, and raspberry smoothies and gracious, they were delicious. (The raspberry came with a surprise drizzle). One remarked that it was the best smoothie they ever had (high praise indeed). The moose in the front is fantastic, we had some good laughs at that antlered boy. Also quick mention to the girl behind the counter, she did such an amazing job quick, pleasant, poised. The lids stayed on the cups, for that we are relieved, with the straw they left a bit of paper at the top (really appreciated that). We don't know what we were quite expecting when we showed up to this coffee log cabin, but we are beyond pleased, and excited to go back. Still thinking about the drinks. -The Tight Squad

@northwoods_roasterie was our next stop for some local coffee. Super cute spaces to sit and have a…read morecoffee. Today was a bit windy but their deck out back looked so perfect to enjoy a coffee outside. Today we grabbed iced lattes with pistachio and vanilla to fuel our walk around town.

Decided to try a new coffee spot in Lacrosse. A tip-free cafe on the fair-trade bandwagon serving…read morefantastic lattes with house-made syrups? Yes please! David even made our 4-year-old feel special by calling out her name and drink order. Milk texture was phenomenal and the latte art rocked. Definitely our new favorite coffee stop on this side of the Mississippi.

Bought some coffee beans to brew and loved the taste of the coffee. Friendly barista and nice…read moreambience.

Amazeballs, ate both meals in Pepin at the Handmade Cafe. They are very accommodating for your…read moretastebuds. We were parties of 8 and then 2. Staff were attentive, quick, fun, peppy and spot on with recommendations. Jam was homemade and eggs were cooked to perfection. Fufu French Toast (banana bread/choc chip and Bananas Foster) oh my belly goodness! Cannot say enough good things about this delightful eatery

Great spot to come and grab breakfast in Pepin, WI if you'd are passing through. Prices were pretty…read moregood and the staff were all pretty friendly. We came in on a Saturday and it got very busy, so keep that in mind. Food was all pretty good! Menu has all of the breakfast diner essentials.