Really cute coffee shop in a walkable area of downtown Duluth. Parking can be tricky nearby, but the walk is easy. They sell plants inside too, and they have a coffee bar seating and outdoor seating. The orange lavender latte was delicious, and came out very quickly. For working with a laptop, some of the tables can be small but the bar is perfect for it.
Paola C
I love it. Very good coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grace Veker
Delicious coffee, great vibes, friendly staff. Always a go-to meet up spot in downtown Duluth!
Aleksander Han
good cappuccino, they can make it iced, plus side as many spots dont offer that. i wish it was a bit more bitter though. amazing service and ambience is modern and cozy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
N. Jordan
I’m a bit surprised by some of the negative reviews—though I understand where a few of the comments are coming from. In my experience, concerns about barista attitudes feel somewhat exaggerated. While I’ve had the occasional less-than-warm interaction, it’s been the exception, not the rule.
That said, with two new coffee shops opening nearby in recent months, I do think Break has an opportunity to raise its game. As a former barista myself, I’ve noticed occasional inconsistencies—sometimes the espresso is spot-on, other times it tastes a bit over-extracted or over-roasted. The house-made syrups and seasonal drinks haven’t always been hits for me, but I think with some refinement, they could be fantastic. (8/13/25 update: same sentiment towards the pour over coffee as it’s under extracted and tastes more like watery tea. This can easily be fixed with a 15-minute pour over training).
As a regular customer, I’ve also noticed the cushioned seating showing some wear, which could be worth updating. Many of these areas—such as drink consistency, shot pulling, and customer service—are fixable through additional training and standardization. Refreshing the seating and decor may be a bigger investment, but it would elevate the overall atmosphere.
Break used to be my go-to spot in Duluth, but lately I’ve found myself visiting Land of 1000 Hills or Alchemist more often. I’d love to see Break make a few improvements to win back 100% of my business. The potential is absolutely there, and I think some of the harsher reviews don’t reflect the full picture of what this shop can offer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Erik Olsen
Great coffee and great staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
adam livingston
Love Break! Such a welcoming and friendly environment with the best coffee drinks. The blueberry/lemon muffins hit a new all time high.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zach Cook
Greta pour over. Very flavorful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susana N
This coffee is strong, tasty, and crafted with care. The beans are also wonderful to take home. Such a cute aesthetic with plants (that you can buy!) everywhere. The atmosphere is great, whether to study or catch up with a friend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sibel Olcal
Got a matcha with lavender-orange syrup (summer flavor)
I had the breakfast burrito, A+. I also had regular coffee. Some people will live it. It was a little too bitter for me. If you are a fan of Dunkin or Pikes Peek (Starbucks), you will like this coffee. They are not the same but similar enough to enjoy them all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
tim lennon
Great beans and chill downtown location—an easy favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bryan Stohs
Nice coffee shop. Paid $8 for cold Brew. Looked like tea and was tasteless. Disappointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Jin Lee
Nice and professional staff. Even the customers were chill. They serve drinks with crushed ice—my favorite.
Danny THD
Nice place to chill and work. Really good selection of coffee of u enjoy pour over. Very fruity and floral.
Really cute coffee shop in a walkable area of downtown Duluth. Parking can be tricky nearby, but the walk is easy. They sell plants inside too, and they have a coffee bar seating and outdoor seating. The orange lavender latte was delicious, and came out very quickly. For working with a laptop, some of the tables can be small but the bar is perfect for it.
I love it. Very good coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious coffee, great vibes, friendly staff. Always a go-to meet up spot in downtown Duluth!
good cappuccino, they can make it iced, plus side as many spots dont offer that. i wish it was a bit more bitter though. amazing service and ambience is modern and cozy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I’m a bit surprised by some of the negative reviews—though I understand where a few of the comments are coming from. In my experience, concerns about barista attitudes feel somewhat exaggerated. While I’ve had the occasional less-than-warm interaction, it’s been the exception, not the rule.
That said, with two new coffee shops opening nearby in recent months, I do think Break has an opportunity to raise its game. As a former barista myself, I’ve noticed occasional inconsistencies—sometimes the espresso is spot-on, other times it tastes a bit over-extracted or over-roasted. The house-made syrups and seasonal drinks haven’t always been hits for me, but I think with some refinement, they could be fantastic. (8/13/25 update: same sentiment towards the pour over coffee as it’s under extracted and tastes more like watery tea. This can easily be fixed with a 15-minute pour over training).
As a regular customer, I’ve also noticed the cushioned seating showing some wear, which could be worth updating. Many of these areas—such as drink consistency, shot pulling, and customer service—are fixable through additional training and standardization. Refreshing the seating and decor may be a bigger investment, but it would elevate the overall atmosphere.
Break used to be my go-to spot in Duluth, but lately I’ve found myself visiting Land of 1000 Hills or Alchemist more often. I’d love to see Break make a few improvements to win back 100% of my business. The potential is absolutely there, and I think some of the harsher reviews don’t reflect the full picture of what this shop can offer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great coffee and great staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love Break! Such a welcoming and friendly environment with the best coffee drinks. The blueberry/lemon muffins hit a new all time high.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greta pour over. Very flavorful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This coffee is strong, tasty, and crafted with care. The beans are also wonderful to take home. Such a cute aesthetic with plants (that you can buy!) everywhere. The atmosphere is great, whether to study or catch up with a friend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got a matcha with lavender-orange syrup (summer flavor)
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I had the breakfast burrito, A+.
I also had regular coffee. Some people will live it. It was a little too bitter for me. If you are a fan of Dunkin or Pikes Peek (Starbucks), you will like this coffee. They are not the same but similar enough to enjoy them all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great beans and chill downtown location—an easy favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice coffee shop. Paid $8 for cold
Brew. Looked like tea and was tasteless. Disappointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Nice and professional staff. Even the customers were chill. They serve drinks with crushed ice—my favorite.
Nice place to chill and work. Really good selection of coffee of u enjoy pour over. Very fruity and floral.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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