America’s Most Loved Roasters: Minnesota

Our “America’s Most Loved Roasters” series journeys to the Land of 10,000 Lakes: Minnesota. Beyond its serene waters and bustling Twin Cities, Minnesota has cultivated a robust and innovative coffee scene, perfectly suited to warming up chilly mornings. We’ve explored online communities and reviews to highlight 10 highly-regarded roasters, celebrated for bringing exceptional roasted coffee beans to Minnesotans.

Minnesota’s Top Coffee Roasters

Here are some of Minnesota’s most celebrated coffee roasters, highly recommended by coffee enthusiasts across various online platforms:

1. Spyhouse Coffee Roasting Co.
   • Main Location (Minneapolis): 2451 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (Roastery/Cafe)
   • Website: https://spyhousecoffee.com/
   • A leading name in Minneapolis’s specialty coffee scene, widely praised for its exceptional sourcing and stylish cafes.
2. Dogwood Coffee Co.
   • Main Location (Minneapolis): 402 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
   • Website: https://www.dogwoodcoffee.com/
   • A highly respected roaster known for its meticulous attention to detail and high-quality offerings, a true local favorite.
3. Peace Coffee
   • Main Location (Minneapolis): 3262 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406 (Cafe)
   • Website: https://www.peacecoffee.com/
   • A well-established organic and Fair Trade certified roaster, deeply committed to sustainability and excellent coffee.
4. Cafe Imports (wholesale, but influential)
   • Main Location (Minneapolis): 2617 East Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55413 (Wholesale Green Coffee)
   • Website: https://www.cafeimports.com/
   • While a green coffee importer, their presence here influences the quality of many local roasters, making them a crucial part of the scene.
5. Vibrant Coffee Roasters
   • Main Location (Minneapolis): 1506 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
   • Website: https://vibrantcoffeeroasters.com/
   • A newer, highly regarded roaster making a mark with its clean, balanced roasts and focus on freshness.
6. Five Watt Coffee
   • Main Location (Minneapolis): 3745 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409
   • Website: https://fivewattcoffee.com/
   • Known for its creative coffee drinks and in-house roasted beans, a popular spot with a unique vibe.
7. Roastology
   • Main Location (Maple Grove): (Often found at markets or online, check social media for locations)
   • Website: https://roastologycoffee.com/
   • A smaller, highly-praised roaster gaining recognition for its careful approach to single-origin coffees.
8. Tiny Footprint Coffee
   • Main Location (Brooklyn Center): 5200 N Washington Ave, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
   • Website: https://tinyfootprintcoffee.com/
   • America’s first carbon-negative coffee, known for its delicious organic coffees and strong environmental mission.
9. Fika Coffee
   • Main Location (Grand Marais): 117 W Wisconsin St, Grand Marais, MN 55604
   • Website: https://fikacoffee.com/
   • A beloved roaster from the North Shore, offering quality coffee with a Scandinavian “fika” (coffee break) ethos.
10. Cafe Astoria
    • Main Location (Saint Paul): 180 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55102
    • Website: https://www.cafeastoria.coffee/
    • While a cafe, they roast their own popular beans, known for their unique lattes and quality coffee.

Minnesota’s coffee scene is as invigorating and welcoming as its diverse communities, offering an impressive array of roasted beans for every preference. This curated list provides a glimpse into the highly-regarded roasters that coffee enthusiasts consistently praise online. While I haven’t personally had the opportunity to sample every one of these excellent Land of 10,000 Lakes roasts, our Coffee Chronicles journey will certainly lead us to discover their unique offerings firsthand. Happy brewing in Minnesota!

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