Twin Cities Coffee Lovers Unite

Now, we KNOW that we cannot be the only ones that have a strong coffee addiction in the Twin Cities. We love starting our mornings with some fresh coffee, or better yet, meeting a friend at a shop to enjoy the ambience and a specialty drink.

The hint of fall that has been in the air this week has also made us in the mood to visit a local coffee shop. Is there really anything better than a crisp fall morning, enjoying a fun latte or espresso?

We wanted to share some of our favorite and some top rated coffee shops throughout the Twin Cities so you can do a little extra exploring and coffee drinking yourself. Don't forget, if you have any hidden gems that we should check out as well, tell us about it!

People's Organic Cafe - Edina, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie
People's Organic is not just for coffee - they have a wonderful menu that's great for lunch or dinner, and delicious desserts, we love the lemon bars! Pair these with a great regular drip brew or a hemp milk latte. They have great milk alternatives and their espresso is great! Find their locations and details here.

Caribou Coffee - Throughout the metro
Yes, we had to throw this one in here. It was started in Minnesota after all! Caribou has all the classic coffee drinks you could want, along with fun seasonal beverages. Did you get to try to cabin bar mocha last year? It had a scotch-a-roo bar on top and it was divine. And yes, they have a pumpkin latte and mocha that is amazing too! You can find their locations and details here.

Cafe Astoria - St. Paul
This cafe is known for it's gorgeous and creative drinks. Like the creme bulee or bee sting. They also have a menu of smoothie bowls, crepes, and oatmeal bowls. This beautiful cafe is worth a stop! Visit the website here.

Peace Coffee - Minneapolis
Peace Coffee is an independent roaster that has 2 locations in Minneapolis where you can go to a coffee shop to enjoy their fabulous coffee. They also sell their coffee beans at many local retailers - you can find it at Bylerly's. Whether you enjoy a cup in store, at a farmers market, or at home, this coffee is absolutely delicious! Visit the website here.

Spyhouse -  Throughout Twin Cities
This is another independent roaster with various stores throughout the Twin Cities. With an emphasis is supporting local communities and running sustainably, Spyhouse uses local and organic sources when able. Not only do they roast their own beans, they also have creative drinks and beautiful coffee shops that are idea to relax in or get together with a few friends. Visit their website here.

The BUZZ Coffee and Cafe - Burnsville
This cafe located near the heart of the city in Burnsville has homemade bakery items, made to order breakfast and lunch. They even have their own Nitro coffee. If you have never had this and enjoy a great cold coffee, do yourself a favor and try a nitro coffee. You can see their full menu and details here.

The Grind - Bloomington
This one is a must try for us! With reviews on Facebook saying they have the best chai, pictures of beautiful bakery items, and family owned, it seems like an ideal stop in the Twin Cities. They even have Sebastian Joe's and homemade donuts. Anyone want to join us for our first visit?! Visit their Facebook here to see more.

Five Watt Coffee - South Minneapolis and Northeast Minneapolis
This is another wonderful shop that roasts and serves its own coffees. They also will feature other great coffees from other areas as well. With a specialty menu that looks fantastic, this is another place you will need to try out if you like unique lattes. The Gin Basil Smash sounds amazing, and don't worry, it's non-alcoholic... Visit their website and location details here.

Vicinity Coffee - Minneapolis
This coffee shop in Minneapolis not only has coffee, but it serves wine at the Vicinity Wine Bar next door. Sign us up! The beautiful coffee bar looks extremely welcoming and seems like a great spot to stop and enjoy a book and a cup of coffee. Visit their Facebook page here for more details.

Rustica Bakery - Uptown
Rustica is another one of those places that if you get a coffee, you better get a treat to go with it. With a bakery that will not disappoint, pair your favorite coffee with an almond croissant, or a cookie. Located near Lake Calhoun, grab a treat and go for a nice stroll on the paths and enjoy! Visit their website here.

We hope you find a new favorite out of this list OR you can point us in the direction of your favorite coffee shop in the area. Which coffee shop has the best specialty drink? What about a normal drip brew? We'd love to hear from you!