These Are The Best Local Coffee Shops In Northern Minnesota

Whether you're looking for a great cup of coffee or an enjoyable coffee shop environment, it's hard to beat a locally-owned java joint.

Sure, Northern Minnesota has plenty of Starbucks, Caribou Coffee, and other chain destinations. I'm definitely not hating on them at all. You're bound to get a consistently great customer experience and drinks or food.

Whether you're a local or you're visiting from out of town, there's just a unique charm about locally owned and operated coffee shops. Plus, who doesn't like supporting small businesses?

The next time you're looking for a good cup of coffee in Northern Minnesota, these are the top-rated places according to people who have actually been to these places.

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I combed through reviews on services like Yelp, Facebook, and and Google reviews of coffee shops across Northern Minnesota to get this composite of the top-rated destinations for coffee across the region.

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While there are cafes that offer coffee and certainly plenty of chain places, I specifically looked for locally-owned shops that fit the traditional concept of what most people think of when looking for a "coffee shop".