Highest-rated cafes in the Minneapolis area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Minneapolis area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Minneapolis were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#30. Tous Les Jours
- Rating: 4.2/5 (104 reviews)
- Address: 6601 Nicollet Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#29. J & S Bean Factory
- Rating: 4.2/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1518 Randolph Ave. Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
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#28. Corner Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 514 North 3rd St. Ste 102 Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#27. Honey & Rye Bakehouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4501 Excelsior Blvd. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#26. St Paul Bagelry
- Rating: 4.3/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5426 Nicollet Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Bagels, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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#25. Sovereign Grounds
- Rating: 4.3/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 813 East 48th St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#24. Cafe Ceres
- Rating: 4.3/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3509 West 44th St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Bakeries
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#23. May Day Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3440 Bloomington Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Cafes
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#22. Sebastian Joe's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (506 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1007 West Franklin Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#21. Patisserie 46
- Rating: 4.4/5 (453 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4552 Grand Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. Quixotic Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 769 Cleveland Ave. South Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#19. Wesley Andrews
- Rating: 4.4/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 East 26th St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
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#18. Cardigan Donuts
- Rating: 4.4/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 40 South 7th St. Ste 207 Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Caterers
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#17. Spyhouse Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 215 South 4th St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
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#16. Fletcher's Ice Cream & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 306 East Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Waffles
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#15. Up Cafe & Up Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1901 Traffic St. Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Desserts
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#14. Isles Bun & Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (532 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1424 West 28th St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#13. Mi Sant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1881 MN-36 Roseville, Minnesota
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#12. Backstory Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 528 North Washington Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
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#11. Cuppa Java
- Rating: 4.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 Penn Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#10. Five Watt Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (348 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3745 Nicollet Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#9. The Breakfast Club
- Rating: 4.5/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1300 Lagoon Ave. Ste 100 Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars, Coffee & Tea
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#8. Cold Front
- Rating: 4.6/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 490 Hamline Ave. South Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#7. Workhorse Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.6/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2399 University Ave. Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#6. Pizza Novara
- Rating: 4.6/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8170 26th Ave. South Bloomington, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#5. Baba's - Minneapolis
- Rating: 4.6/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2220 Lyndale Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Coffee & Tea, Mediterranean
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#4. Heather's
- Rating: 4.6/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5201 Chicago Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#3. Mojo Coffee Gallery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2205 California St. Northeast Ste 102 Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Art Galleries
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#2. Lake and Bryant Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (108 reviews)
- Address: 821 West Lake St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#1. Reverie Cafe + Bar
- Rating: 4.7/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1517 East 35th St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Vegan, Coffee & Tea, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
