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    The Local Blend

    4.4 (75 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Avocado and Cheese sandwich on gluten free bread
    Amy K.

    Lovely service, they talked me into an amazing gluten free almond cookie along with my sandwich and veggies. This place is absolutely perfect for lunch, great vegetarian and gluten free options. Only bummer - no more beer/wine available.

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    Haley A.

    Fresh food and friendly service! Their coffee is fantastic. I got an iced caramel latte and super avocado toast. Wasn't the biggest fan of the sprouts but that might just be me!

    John Michael R.

    Sometimes life gives you a surprise when you need.it... Or God while youre on retreat. I was needing a change of pace from the ruralness of St. John's and since I have a car, I came here. It is a Sunday morning so I wasn't sure what would be open but this place was and I get here at the right time. 8:55am. Apparently, this is a spot to be at after church...there is a Catholic church across the street and instead of coffee and doughnuts, I guess, people come here. It is now 9:38a and it is packed. Ordered: I had the avocado scone which was delish. The chipotle dressing is smoky and a hint of a burn. nice touch with the fruit. I also ordered the snickerdoofle squiggle which was okay...basically these are your fraps with a favor. Or as the worker said, "they are basically Starbucks frappes but better..." So of course I try it. And I was satisfied. The serving ware is special because it's pottery made, but not the St. John's pottery I'm accustomed to in this area. For any of you Bay Area people, this place has the vibe and look of Crepevine. It does indeed feel homey and at the same time hipstery, which is a welcome surprise in the midst of rural Minnesota. Thanks for the change of pace, and I'll be here for happy hour later this week.

    Savory Avocado and Cheese Biscuit
    Patricia S.

    Great local find in St Joseph. Really good coffee and bakery items. I tried the avocado biscuit and it could have used sauce of some sort, a bit dry; but had good flavor. Came with a nice side of fruit. Took a raspberry white chocolate muffin home to enjoy later. My friends ordered the strawberry white chocolate scones and loved them.

    My mom got the Veggie Flatbread, and I got the Garlicy Goat Sandwich.
    Brittney S.

    Overpriced food for what you get (including somewhat smaller portion sizes), but the overall ambience of the place was spectacular. The employees were friendly. The food tasted great, although it might have been old, as I ended up feeling quite sick later on at home. The garlic in my sandwich also could hardly be tasted, even though "Garlicy" is in the menu item's title. I will likely be back to try the other menu items.

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    Amazing food and coffee. The staff is wonderful and always helpful when I have questions about menu.

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    Such a fun place to do some work or spend time with family and friends for some lunch and a coffee

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    The ambiance, pottery, music, coffee, food and all the paid staff are awesome. I love the great variety and good vibes.

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    A fun stop on our drive home from the north. The space is dark, with an outer space theme. It also…read moreappears there is an enclosed patio, but it wasn't open the day we were there. There are some monthly specials, along with an extensive list of regular rotation cocktails. There is also a note, if you can dream it, they will try to make it. We had some BOGOs to use, so we tried a few different things. Hubs was a little disappointed that there was a drink with goat cheese that was sold out. It sounded so unique and interesting though! I had the Rover, a lemon raspberry gin fizz-like drink and the Peeps special. Both were light tasting, the Rover was delicious. Hubs tried the Gaia's Garden special, not my fave, but he enjoyed it. Worth the hour-ish drive from the cities or if you're up in the Collegeville area.

    Welcome to the first stop of my Distillery Passport series! Obbink was an unexpected surprised…read morelocated in a somewhat industrial spot of St. Joseph. With family living near by I thought this would be a great location to begin my journey. As you pull up the spot looks quaint with a metal barn exterior and a large yard and tented patio. Walking in it felt very industrial chic, with wood and black metal interior design. The bartender was absolutely fabulous, we had great conversation and she was able to help my brother and I select a few cocktails that we could be interested based on our preferred pallets. The distillery has a main cocktail menu along with a seasonal menu with approximately 6-8 specialty drinks. My first choice 2.5/5 Rover Club - consisting of gin, egg white, raspberry, and lemon. The initial taste was nice, however the sweet of the raspberry and the sour of the lemon almost seemed to neutralize the drink leaving me wanting a bit more flavor. My brother's first selection 3.5/5 Golden Hands - consisting of whiskey, egg yolk, cinnamon, and lemon. I'm not a huge cinnamon fan like he is, however this had a nice consistency and could make a great drink for those looking for something outside of the box. My second choice 4.5/5 Aurora Haze - consisting of Aurora gin, grapefruit, and lemon. Their "grapefruit martini". This cocktail was right up my alley! The drink was slightly Tarte with a sweeter finish and the presentation was beautiful! I am a sucker for purple gins. Would most definitely return for this cocktail. My brother's second selection 4/5 French Toast - ingredients unknown. It was very creamy with a nice touch of cinnamon. It gave me the impression of drinking the leftover milk in your Cinnamon Toast Crunch bowl. This cocktail was my brother's favorite of the night. Overall this was a nice experience! Even though my first drink wasn't particularly my cup of tea, my last cocktail made me feel better about their selections! My brother also really enjoy his two cocktails. If you're looking for a new cocktail spot to try out, visit Obbink's!

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