Rochester, MN, is a bustling city home to the famous Mayo Clinic. Did you know it’s also known for having some of the best coffee spots in the state? Discover which coffee shops you need to try while you’re visiting.
Cafe Steam DoubleTree
Cafe Steam DoubleTree is a local favorite coffee spot with lots to offer. This cafe provides a friendly, inviting atmosphere for its patrons with many delicious drink options on the menu. They also frequently showcase talented local artists and musicians.
Cafe Steam DoubleTree offers an outstanding hot and cold coffee selection, with everything from espresso to cold brews to seasonal specials. If you don’t like coffee, Cafe Steam DoubleTree has other yummy choices. Satisfy your caffeine and sweets cravings with their extensive list of teas, blueberry, and raspberry white chocolate scones.
Moka
Moka has a reputation for having some of the best coffee in town. They strive to roast the finest coffee beans and only use the highest quality roasting and espresso making equipment. You can order Moka coffee beans online or choose from the following options in store:
- Customized coffee or espresso drinks
- Lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos
- Mochas: Iced, blended, or hot
- Cool brews
- Teas
- Smoothies
- Milkshakes
- Seasonal signature favorites
- Medium roast House coffee
- Jamaican coffee
- Dark roast French coffee
- Decaf
If you’re hungry, consider trying one of Moka’s pastries, fruit and yogurt parfaits, oatmeal, and moka bites. Order these delicious menu items with the convenience of curbside service.
Old Abe Coffee Shop
Old Abe Coffee Shop holds the title as one of the top restaurants in the city in 2020 because of its award-winning vegan cuisine and unique drink menu. Not only do they have a cafe, but they have an old fashioned food cart from May to October that travels all over the city. Old Abe Coffee Shop also offers its patrons the opportunity to borrow their pickleball equipment, free of charge.
Old Abe Coffee Shop’s vegan food menu specials change frequently, but the banh mi, BLTs, rice bowls, and sriracha brats continue to be the most popular menu items. Their unique drink menu offers a wide variety of coffee beverages, including the crowd-pleasing Nitro Cold Brew beverages, as well as delicious vegan smoothies.
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Dunn Brothers Coffee is another highly-rated local coffee chain with fresh, locally sourced coffee beans. They aim to make their customers feel comfortable with a soothing, peaceful atmosphere. Dunn Brothers Coffee also has a top-notch loyalty program that rewards its customers with perks such as coffee discounts and three dollars off for downloading their app.
Dunn Brothers Coffee’s menu is too extensive to list, but here are the categories of food and beverages they offer:
- Breakfast
- Coffee Drinks
- Non-Coffee Drinks
- Blended drinks
- Lunch
- Bakery
Even though this city has lots of coffee shops, Cafe Steam DoubleTree, Moka, Old Abe Coffee Shop, and Dunn Brothers Coffee are four of the best. After you grab a cup of coffee, remember to stop in and say hi to your friends at Rochester Toyota!


