42 Best Coffee Shops near Lake Elmo

“We LOVE the coffee and the sunshiny smiling faces greeting us here! Best roasted coffee anywhere! Also the "puppacino treat" is brilliant. Our pup Cecil loved it!In this day and age where service is lacking, and substandard products are being sold for a premium, this sweet little gem will not disappoint!Thanks for being awesome!Teri & James“

“Heard about them on the local news and my local neighborhood FB page. Had to give them a try. Delicious food. Ordered the Alex and the Minnesota Chickena and Wild rice. The pies were so good and pastry was so light. Also tried their French fries and was not disappointed. Was fun to try something new and support a local restaurant.“

“This has become my favorite coffee shop. Run by a wonderful family. Excellent coffee and other beverages. The spicy Mexican hot chocolate is terrific. I also enjoy the latte and the cappuccino. Baked goods are divine - I especially love the oat bread and the banana bread. Although I have not sampled yet there are also breakfast and lunch items that I can see are popular. Compact seating area that is comfortable and the noise level moderate.“

“Ice cream is good. Most ice cream places give you very large scoops of ice cream. These are not. I ordered turtle ice cream. The way the person scooped it I didn't get any fudge and one little line of caramel. Again ice cream was good, but really didn't get the flavors of turtle. The dark chocolate ice cream is amazing!“

“Shoutout to the girls at Mabel's tonight! We walked up to the door at 7:02. They closed at 7:00 and they were locking up, and instead of telling us they'd just closed, opened the door and said "No problem!" THAT'S great customer service! Thank you!“

“Amazing humans making amazing coffee. Stopped in to kick off a long trip home and staff was very kind to my kids. They made an amazing coffee with a beautiful design in the foam that I always hope to get but seldom do. It was one of the best white chocolate mochas I've ever had. It's a total treat to receive something from someone who puts heart into their craft, thanks.“

“Visiting from Ohio. I loved my experience at Art's! Got the baklava flavored coffee. Recommend a thousand times! The girl at the counter was exceedingly friendly and was the type of person you want to interact with. Please go see them at Art's!Danny“

“Fantastic little coffee shop with a great atmosphere, delicious menu and neat merchandise all at reasonable pricing and easy in and out access! The service there has always been phenomenal and prompt with a friendly greeting. The cinnamon roll twists are deliciously simple and my Redbull infused flavor drink is great. We've purchased a few coffee cups from there as well with neat branding. Will definitely be back!“

“Cute little coffee shop in the back of the bookstore. Staff is friendly and service is quick. Bathrooms are very nice and large single rooms.They had a very good chai tea latte that wasn't too hot and the price was less than I have paid at other coffee shops.Vegetarian options: It is a coffee shop, all drinks are vegetarian and you can get them made vegan as well. I'm not sure about the food options.Dietary restrictions: They were able to accommodate a dairy allergy and use oatmilk.Parking: Paid parking lot directly next to the coffee shop with free street parking a block away on a side street.Kid-friendliness: You can bring kids here, it's connected to the bookstoreWheelchair accessibility: There is room to get through and it is wheelchair accessible at the bookstore door, it is a small shop though and you will probably have to move a chair to have a spot to sit at a table.“

“We just moved to the area and this neighborhood coffee shop is easily preferred for me over others in the area. Crisp, trendy space inside and the coffee is some of the best I’ve ever had! Well done Bean and Co! Satisfied new customer “

“This is the best coffee shop in Stillwater, hands down!!! They offer such a great variety of drinks all with alternate milk options & flavor's. Staff is always the kindest. My favorite is their gluten free muffins :)Dietary restrictions: Gluten & Dairy free productsParking: In front 30 min street parking, Behind is paid app parking.“

“My wife is vegan and has a sugar intolerance and was certain she would not be able to enjoy ice cream again, until we found this spot! Stacked with delicious ice cream, chocolates, and even ice cream cakes!!! This place is AMAZING. Geniuses. Everything is made in shop and definitely made with love. We will be back time and time again. Also, SUPER friendly!!!“

“Even though I put 5 ? for service - which I feel the waitress deserved - the restaurant needs to hire more than 1 waitress for such a large room - she was over tasked - even a buser to clear and set tables. I offered to wipe and clear ours - was told -"no need to wait." Could understand, but not also.“

“Came here for a quick breakfast and this is such a cute little find! There's a small patio out front where lots of people were enjoying their breakfast.The girls working the counter were kind and efficient - everyone got what they ordered pretty quickly!I ordered a maple spice cold brew with almond milk. It was so hard to choose a flavor with all they offer - but this definitely gave me the fall feel I was craving. I also ordered a piece of the chocolate banana friend for my boyfriend and the bite I took was also delicious.For breakfast I ordered the bacon egg & cheese sandwich which is a panini on brioche bread. This was tasty but since it was smushed in a panini press it seemed a little small and not as filling and I thought.Overall, great place and definitely recommend the coffee and pastries!“

“Have been shopping at Ha Tien since they opened. They recently completed upgrades to the store and would say they have become one of the best Asian grocery shopping experiences. They have a great meat & fresh seafood counter. Actually saw frozen wild boar as well. You will be hard pressed not to find what you need here.“

“Let's start with Desmond he was above and beyond. Any of you who have read my reviews know that my wife has a dairy allergy. Desmond really did a great job of making sure my wife's meal had no dairy. Thanks Desmond we really appreciated your help. We will be back.“

“Great dining room and extensive drink menu (cocktails and NA options). I ordered off the a small pop-up menu of Filipino they were hosting. Tasty and I look forward to coming back and trying more of their regular menu. The restaurant was packed on a Saturday night. Service wasn’t the most attentive but our server was friendly and knowledgeable.“

“The coffee's good.Service is good but slow. There's usually only one person at the counter.The atmosphere is really nice. You will find a nice place to read or a large table to talk with friends.Don't order hot food. Doughnuts and scones are alright.“

“This is my all time favorite Caribou. The staff give great service and are extremely sweet. My drink is always amazing no matter who makes it. Seeing other reviews comment on “noise of blenders” or “amount of ice” is actually really irritating since it’s out of the staffs control and they are just doing their jobs. If you can’t handle the staff making drinks according to Caribous corporate rules make your own coffee at home. This Caribou is a great location and I will continue to return. Thank you for providing my days with a drinks full of joy. :b“

“I fell in love with great harvest when I lived in Duluth and hadn’t seen one until I moved to Stillwater. This location is fantastic! As expected, amazing sour dough bread, scuffins, and other delicious breakfast pastries. Sheldon is the best, he’s so kind. They all are here. ☺️ I’d recommend this place to anyone looking to elevate their bread game.“

“Great taste! For my birthday, my girlfriend got me three different seasonings. All of them were great! My favorite is the Korean Black Garlic Rub- strongly recommend on some chicken! I just placed my first order for another couple blends & rubs. It is pretty pricey for seasoning, but it reflects in the taste so I cannot complain?. I may have missed it, are there options for ordering larger amounts of a single seasoning? I'd love an option to order one big container of the Korean Black Garlic Rub versus ordering 2-3 packets- if I missed it please let me know. Overall, great flavor and you get what you pay for!“

“Bought a few bags of tea. Best tea ever. Good taste. Quiet nights definitely better than any sleeping pill. Love the rooi(red)bos in foxtrot(i am from South Africa and love my rooibos/honeybusch tea. Also bought Moroccan mint and lemongrass. Would love to come and drink something sweet indoor.“

“Great Caribou spot! I typically order ahead for pick up and I find the wait times quite short as there is no inside service to compete with. Drinks and food taste great, although prices are higher than I’d like, but that’s a corporate issue not location based.Parking: Lots of spaces as it shares a lot with another business and it’s primarily a drive-thru cafe.“

“I always have a pleasant time stopping at this Caribou location. They are friendly, quick, and accurate with my orders. Always my go-to coffee place in my way to work in the mornings.Dietary restrictions: They have a few different dairy-free milk alternative options!“

“The girl that was working this morning was amazing!! She deserves so much credit.. I noticed she was working by herself, which is so disappointing because of how busy this location is. I asked her if she was alone and she said all of her co workers called in sick. Someone needs to be there!! Where is management??? Give this girl a freaking raise for running that entire shop by herself.“

“Vivi is so passionate about her amazing coffee and takes.grewt care in creating wonderful coffee displays! Such a great way to take your event to the next level! Love that the beans come directly from her family farm in Costa Rica and the homemade creamers are a delicious and unique added touch. Highly recommend!!!“

“The staff of this location are amazing and so friendly!I had some trouble with a gift card I had on Google Pay that wasn't working and, I didn't have my wallet on me and they compd me the Frappuccino which I thought was so nice of them on this hot summer day. it's just really nice when people go above and beyond their job and help a customer out, they didn't have too and it made my day; so thank you so much!I'll definitely be stopping back and hopefully I can pay it forward for someone else or at the very least be able to tip yall for the hospitality you showed me!Parking: There parking lot has spots although it's in a little strip of business so I could see it filling up quickly, however; there is a huge parking lot across the street if they were full or you had a larger setup like rv or semi and trailer!“

“Always great. My biggest issue coming here is not being able to decide which drink I want because they are all amazing.Only note, and this is all of Caribou, not just this location, their drinks are very sweet. I almost always order mine with half the flavors/chocolate and an extra shot of espresso.(In case you're unfamiliar withCaribous)“

“I visited this location this morning 11/10/23 and they were super busy but I can't even say enough amazing things about how kind and patient the staff were. Despite being busy they were still professional and didn't make me feel rushed. I appreciate my experience there! A huge thank you to them for working so hard!“

“Without a doubt best dunn bros!It is so cute and cozy in here!Their menu variety is great and actually the food is sooooo good!I love their drinks always and am never disappointed. And the people who work there are always super friendly! I just love this spot on our morning summer walks downtown!“

“I came early in the morning today and all of the staff were so kind! I was worried because I ordered a green tea latte which a lot of Starbucks locations mess up but even during the rush they did it perfectly and it tasted exceptional! No complaints at all!“

“Starbucks located in Hyvee. Small but decent. Staff if decent. Normally not busy so it's easy to get in and get out.Like that you can get your favorite drinks and then go grocery shopping. Good location.Clean and fast service. Just a little ridiculous they charge $0.80 per syrup pump. Overall nice little treat“

“Cute spot. Came to get some work done and it was nice and quiet. The avocado toast was delicious.I did have to use the restroom while I was there and the toilet was a little bit on the dirty side but it could have just been from someone who used it before me because everything else was clean.I was bummed they are only open until 2 but happy I found this spot ?“

“I come to this location EVERY morning sometimes multiple times a day.... as long as I am there when EMMA is working I know my drink will be made correctly I give her my perks number and she knows exactly what I get. I adore her for that reason I will always go back!!! THANK YOU EMMA FOR THE AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE now I need a couple of girls there to pick up on your skills ?“

“This location is by far the quickest in getting drinks ready. The drive thru, order ahead and just ordering inside all get you your beverages in less time than any other Starbucks I’ve been to. The baristas there don’t mess around and chit chat with each other much unnecessarily but they are still friendly to each other and customers. I hope they know they do a good job. That makes up the fact that the road to get in is pretty annoying and sometimes you have to u-turn when going in and out depending on where you come from / going.“

“Confession: I never had a love for Bobba until I met this bad boy!I'm a sucker for a delicious Creme Brule and this drink got me hooked. The picture really does the drink no justice! Tiger Latte Creme Brule with Tapioca pearls, at 50% sweeteness is ???*side note... As most of the patrons spend little to no time in the cafe after receiving their order, the sitting area is small but sufficient.“

“I had a wonderful experience here today. My family loved the donuts I picked up for them & the service could not have been better. Jeremy is so kind & such a delightful person. He made my experience there extra special. It’s not everyday you find someone who goes above and beyond that makes your experience at a place memorable. Thanks for being so kind. I highly recommend this place & I will be back.“

“Their drive thru team has great energy and customer service. Mornings are hard but with kindness, pep and some coffee from Caribou, they get better.I had to compliment the team member for their energy and attitude. Really helped me get my morning going.“

“It's the little things that move a rating from a 4 to a 5 star. From the casual stroll over to ask if they can take your plate to remembering the small details from your last order, this Dunn Brothers location has several employees who make it an establishment that you want to return to again and again. The breakfast sandwiches and pastries are delicious, made to order, fresh and consistent time after time. My drink order doesn't vary much and the staff has done a great job making it consistent each time and remembering the small details around my order. The WiFi coverage is dependable and while it can be busy at times, I can usually find a spot to work or enjoy breakfast or a mid-day cup of tea. They've done a good job of hiring a crew, providing good food and enough hometown ambiance to make this the choice coffee shop in Stillwater.“

“The service here was excellent. My drink was prepared quickly and expertly by a very kind gentleman with an excellent attitude of kindness and service. Many thanks to the staff here for keeping up the good work in this rather challenging time!“

“I Come To This Location Daily To Njoy My " Liquid Gold", & Today I Noticed How Professional The Manager Trasie Handled A VERY Rude Customer..I Was Behind The Customer In Line, & The Customer Was Literally Throwing The Money At Her! How Rude!! Couldn't Take A Moment, & Nicely Place It In Her Hand Like A Civilized Human Being.. Trasie Handled This Client Beautifully, Instead Of Getting Frustrated, She Smiled & Finished The Transaction..Trasie Deserves Special Recognition.Beautifully Handled..?“