Your Home Away From Home. Lu Lu Beans promotes itself as "your home away from home" and lives up to the claim. Situated in what appears to be an old house turned into a cool, art-filled coffee shop, Lu Lu Beans feels warm and homey on this cold and rainy day. I only ordered a black coffee (which was excellent) but the food that went by my table looked amazing - as good as what Grandma would make, but my grandma never baked like this! I loved the employee-created art on the walls (some major talent) as well as the various rooms and nooks, perfect for a small group get together or hiding away while you listen to a podcast and enjoy a hot beverage. Don't tell my mother-in-law (who actually is an excellent baker) but we'll be sneaking away to this home away from home again the next time we're in Willmar on a rainy day. read more