The best coffee in Twin Cities

A locals' shortlist of coffee spots in Twin Cities, MN — hand-vetted by neighbors on Manifest, with the practical details (wifi, outlets, noise level, day-pass pricing, signature drinks) you actually need.

Every coffee pick in Twin Cities

  1. Spyhouse Coffee Roasters — Northeast

    Northeast

    Local roaster's flagship.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Hours: 6:30a–9p daily
    • Roaster: Spyhouse
    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes
  2. Spyhouse — Hennepin

    Lyn-Lake

    Original location.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Oat milk: yes
  3. Spyhouse — Whittier

    Whittier

    Sister cafe with patio.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Oat milk: yes
  4. Spyhouse — North Loop

    North Loop

    Trendy North Loop outpost.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Oat milk: yes
  5. Dogwood Coffee — Linden Hills

    Linden Hills

    Local roaster + cozy cafe.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Roaster: Dogwood
    • Oat milk: yes
  6. Dogwood — North Loop

    North Loop

    Sister cafe.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Oat milk: yes
  7. Dogwood — Hewing Hotel

    North Loop

    Hotel-lobby cafe.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Oat milk: yes
  8. Five Watt Coffee — Lyndale

    Lyn-Lake

    Specialty cafe with fancy lattes.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Roaster: Five Watt
    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes
  9. Five Watt — Como

    Como

    Sister cafe.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: quiet
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Oat milk: yes
  10. Penny's Coffee — North Loop

    North Loop

    Quick-counter cafe with great espresso.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Oat milk: yes
  11. Bull Run Coffee Bar

    Uptown

    Local roaster + bright cafe.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Roaster: Bull Run
    • Oat milk: yes
  12. Birchwood Cafe

    Seward

    All-day cafe with great morning brew.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Oat milk: yes
  13. Bootstrap Coffee Roasters — St. Paul

    Downtown St. Paul

    Local roaster + cafe.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Roaster: Bootstrap
  14. Quixotic Coffee — St. Paul

    Grand Avenue

    Specialty cafe with serious espresso.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Oat milk: yes
    • Matcha: yes
  15. Café Astoria — St. Paul

    Cathedral Hill

    European-style cafe.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
  16. J&S Bean Factory

    St. Paul

    Long-running local roaster.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Roaster: J&S
  17. Caribou Coffee — Downtown Mpls

    Downtown Minneapolis

    Reliable local-grown chain. Skyway access.

    • Wifi: ●●●●○
    • Outlets: some
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
  18. Peace Coffee — Wonderland Park

    Powderhorn

    Worker-owned coop roaster's cafe.

    • Wifi: ●●●●●
    • Outlets: abundant
    • Noise: moderate
    • Laptop policy: welcome
    • Roaster: Peace Coffee
    • Oat milk: yes

Frequently asked: coffee in Twin Cities

Where's the best coffee in Twin Cities?
Locals on Manifest curate these as the top coffee shops: Spyhouse Coffee Roasters — Northeast, Spyhouse — Hennepin, Spyhouse — Whittier. Full list with notes is above.
Best Twin Cities coffee shop for a 2-hour deep-work block?
Spyhouse Coffee Roasters — Northeast in Northeast is the locals' deep-work pick — strong wifi, plenty of outlets and a laptop-welcome policy.
Quietest cafes with outlets in Twin Cities?
Five Watt — Como (Como) is one of the quietest curated picks in Twin Cities, with outlets and a calm room.
Where can I get coffee early in Twin Cities?
Spyhouse Coffee Roasters — Northeast in Northeast opens early — check posted hours: 6:30a–9p daily.
Where's the best oat-milk latte in Twin Cities?
Spyhouse Coffee Roasters — Northeast (Northeast) is a locals' favorite for oat milk and dialed-in espresso.

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