Whether meeting up with friends to catch up over a cup of coffee, grabbing some caffeine on the way to work, or settling in for a day of working on the computer, knowing where the best coffee
shops are is an absolute must. Here are four great places to grab a cup of joe around Rochester, Minnesota.
Lumen Coffee
Lumen Coffee is proud of its commitment to helping the environment. Lumen starts with organic fair-trade coffee beans and adds locally-sourced sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey. Local milk in glass bottles from Kapper’s Big Red Barn makes for a perfect creamer for your coffee. Guests even receive a discount for bringing their own coffee mug and can take home some of their nitrogen-rich organic waste for composting.
Excited to collaborate with local businesses, they’ve established relationships with Hy-Vee, Metz’s-Hartland Creamery, and Daube’s Bakery. Located at 3550 55th St. NW in Rochester, Lumen Coffee is open Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Old Abe Coffee Co.
Starting as a handsome Dutch-style cargo tricycle built by Abe himself, Old Abe Coffee Co. is a popular Rochester vegan coffee cafe. Found close to downtown on Cooke Park in Rochester’s Design District, they offer the only vegan-dedicated menu in the city with specials including sriracha brats, BLTs, poke bowls, banh mi, and daily specials. Its eclectic drink menu features vegan smoothies including local favorite G.O.A.T., some of the best NITRO cold brew around, locally brewed beer, wine and a variety of specialty cocktails.
During summer months, the vegan menu moves outside onto the patio overlooking Cooke Park and downtown. You can even find the Old Abe Coffee Co. cart starting in May through October in Rochester’s downtown Saturday morning Farmer’s Market and other special events.
Located at 832 Seventh St. NW in Rochester, Old Abe & Co. is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cafe Steam Coffee and Tea
Opened in January 2015, Cafe Steam has a simple goal of creating a space of synergy and fusion for local community members drawn together by their love of tea and coffee and their passion for growth and creativity. It has quickly grown into an inviting meeting location for local artists, tech entrepreneurs, families, professionals, and students. Regardless of their individual passions, guests will find kindred spirits in our baristas and something delicious at Cafe Steam.
They have four convenient Rochester locations including 315 S. Broadway. Cafe Steam serves coffee and tea from Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Bravo Espresso
Bravo Espresso understands just how much energy shopping takes and is here to help shoppers renew their energy levels with their favorite cup of caffeinated drinks. Found on the Skyway Level of the Shops at University Square at 111 S. Broadway in Rochester, Bravo Espresso offers a full coffee bar Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Coffee makes any day better, and with so many local options to choose from you’ll always be able to start your day off right.
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