Highest-rated cafes in Minneapolis, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Minneapolis using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Inspirations Cafe, HCMC
- Rating: 4.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 800 S 8th St Minneapolis, MN 55404
- Categories: Cafes
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#29. The Lowry Café
- Rating: 4.0/5 (115 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2207 Lowry Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#28. Socca Café
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 245 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55401
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Desserts
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#27. Cafe Patteen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 920 2nd Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55402
- Categories: Cafes
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#26. Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea
- Rating: 4.0/5 (179 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 120 3rd Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55401
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#25. Coconut Whisk Cafe & Boba Shop
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 905 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55402
- Categories: Cafes, Bubble Tea, Waffles
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#24. The Zumbro
- Rating: 4.0/5 (152 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2803 W 43rd St Minneapolis, MN 55410
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#23. Due Focacceria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 475 Fairview Ave S Saint Paul, MN 55105
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Cafes, Italian
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#22. Porter Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 428 S 2nd St Minneapolis, MN 55401
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#21. The Coffee Shop NE
- Rating: 4.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2852 Johnson St NE Minneapolis, MN 55418
- Categories: Cafes
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#20. Sun Street Breads
- Rating: 4.5/5 (232 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 4600 Nicollet Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55419
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Pizza
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#19. Alma
- Rating: 4.5/5 (618 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 528 University Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55414
- Categories: Cafes, American (New), Guest Houses
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#18. May Day Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3440 Bloomington Ave Minneapolis, MN 55407
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Cafes
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#17. Silverwood Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2500 County Rd E W St. Anthony, MN 55421
- Categories: Cafes
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#16. Pow Wow Grounds Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1414 E Franklin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55404
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. Mim's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1435 N Cleveland Ave Saint Paul, MN 55108
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Cafes
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#14. Valentino Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 900 2nd Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55402
- Categories: Cafes
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#13. Abi's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2828 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran, Cafes
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#12. Capitol Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2417 E Franklin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55406
- Categories: Cafes
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#11. Cuppa Java
- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 400 Penn Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55405
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#10. Sara's Tipsy Pies
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 823 4th St S Stillwater, MN 55082
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Desserts
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#9. Kieran's Kitchen Northeast
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 117 14th Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
- Categories: Cafes, Venues & Event Spaces
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#8. Third Space Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 2930 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408
- Categories: Cafes
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#7. Spyhouse Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 215 S 4th St Minneapolis, MN 55401
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
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#6. Rebecca's Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2211 E Franklin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55404
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#5. Geek Love Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 3032 Minnehaha Ave (inside Moon Palace Books) Minneapolis, MN 55406
- Categories: Cafes
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#4. Breaking Bread Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1210 West Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Categories: Comfort Food, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#3. Cafe Ceres
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3509 W 44th St Minneapolis, MN 55410
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Bakeries
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#2. The Get Down Coffee
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1500 N 44th Ave Minneapolis, MN 55412
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
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#1. Key West Bistro
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2803 E 38th St Minneapolis, MN 55406
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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