The Loch Café & Games
                                318 N 18th Ave E, Duluth
                                 (218) 606-1104
                            
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What a great coffee shop and a cool game place! A must stop
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been here a few times, and I love the concept. The coffee is good, but no vegan sweets or breakfast items. I think there’s a hummus sandwich on the menu but I’ve never been there at lunch time. Service has been awkward - the coffee menu is limited, so I asked what flavors of syrup they have. The barista said it would be easier (for him?) if I just told him what I wanted and he’d tell me if he could make it. So, not being very creative or inspired, I just got a vanilla oat milk latte. We were the only customers, and we sat at a table in the window. He called us up to the counter to pick up our order, rather than bothering to bring it to the table. A few minutes later, another customer came in and they chatted loudly for about 30 minutes. The owners (?) came in and got themselves something to eat and then left. No one bothered checking in with us, making eye contact, or saying a word. So we finished our order and left… other visits have also been underwhelming, so we probably won’t be returning. Too bad, it seemed like a nice place, but not somewhere I feel comfortable hanging out regularly.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Wonderful coffee shop! Cozy atmosphere, great food and coffee, awesome service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great coffee, perfect vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I loved this place! Delicious latte and snacks, and nice people around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went for an Afternoon Tea event and loved the cafe. It was cozy without being crowded, and the tea and food were spectacular. Hoping to return for some games soon!
I have been here twice and the first time was great. The second time I got told they couldn’t make my drink due to their allergy to lavender. Okay whatever I’ll get something else. The third time would have been yesterday 8/16/2025, but they were closed due to Excalibur Con. Great no problem do your thing. Except there was no signage up saying any thing about being gone, and someone in the building just glared at us. Had to look up on facebook to see why they were closed. Honestly thought this place was really freaking cool but after those two experiences I will not be coming back.
Comfy cozy hole in the wall game and coffee shop which is actually an incredible fusion that I'm surprised I haven't seen more across the States.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been here twice and the first time was great. The second time I got told they couldn’t make my drink due to their allergy to lavender. Okay whatever I’ll get something else. The third time would have been yesterday 8/16/2025, but they were closed due to Excalibur Con. Great no problem do your thing. Except there was no signage up saying any thing about being gone, and someone in the building just glared at us. Had to look up on facebook to see why they were closed. Honestly thought this place was really freaking cool but after those two experiences I will not be coming back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Awesome vibes here, very glad this place exists
Restaurantji Recommends
Great place and environment, wonderful staff. Definitely worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We love this little café and love that it's open later than most other coffee options! Drinks are well made and always high quality and they have non-dairy milks available. Very cool selection of games and related items, too. This is an excellent spot to get cozy and do some work (free wifi!) or find a new game and relax.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best specialty coffee I've had anywhere with the lavender honey iced coffee. We even came back through on our way home from camping. This will now be a spot we stop at every trip up to the north shore. The staff are all very friendly and have great service. It may get busy and take a minute but they go quick and its worth it. They so offer magic the gathering cards, which my kid loved and have places to play if you want to get a game or two in. They had some really unique items that were done very well. They also work with the local card shops to put on magic the gathering events which shows how community driven they are. Really appreciate this diamond in the rough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to have a coffee and turn some cards sideways.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic coffee spot with unique specials and delectable baked goods. The game space upstairs was clean and they had a wide selection of great board games.
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