50 Best Coffee Shops near Lake Elmo

“Great local coffee shop. Good coffee drinks and friendly staff!“

“Best hot chocolate I’ve ever had“

“Great coffee, great people. Get some Nitro brew!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of my favorite stops between showings! The coffee is consistently great, and the vibe makes it an easy recommendation for clients who ask about local spots. Businesses like this are a big part of what makes our community special.“

“I went here for the first time today. The service was amazing, the coffee and food was great, and they have a cute little merchandise area. I will definitely be going again!“

“Love the @Greenbridge Coffee Shop 😊 Great staff, atmosphere, COFFEE, scones & muffins …. Oh My!! **Below is a Gluten Free Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffin** It was ABSOLUTELY DELISH😋“

“The scones are always moist, and the cups are well hung. Family owned, Family operated.“

“We love going to Art’s- it’s our new favorite coffee stop. They have great drinks, great customer service, and they always have something for the dogs too! They have a drive thru and a walk up- which is great for when we have the dogs out on a walk.“

“Yummy blue berry scones and of course coffee!“

“Great coffee shop at the botto of the Stillwater stairs. Had a great Americano and great interaction with the Made team.“

“We ate here for the first time today and loved it! The food, service, and drinks were phenomenal. We can’t wait to go back!“

“We ordered an ice cream pie for Christmas Eve. We battled over the options, everyone wanted a different flavor. We settled on Carmel Collision. It was outstanding!“

“This caribou drive thru is great! Love the coffee and the staff!“

“Thank you for the birthday drink, Nicole 🎂 and for managing all of the orders coming in. I know mornings are busy and things can get lost in communication when handling so many orders and it was very refreshing to see her handle herself with grace when a customer wasn't happy with her coffee. She resolved it right away without questions asked, and communicated what Caribou has for creams and extracts, which the customer was unaware of or it was lost in communication/translation when ordering. Nicole, and ALL STAFF, work very hard to complete orders quickly and to make sure everyone is happy. Sometimes, guests are harder to please than others or they have other things going on, which spill over onto the staff. We can all be more aware, speak kindly to one another, and handle ourselves with grace, like Nicole did, when she was confronted with tones that no one would like to be communicated with. Thank you for making it right, relaxing, and realigning with who you are - thanks for not letting that ONE incident ruin your day and we can give that person grace, as they need it, too.“

“The staff is phenomenal! So courteous.“

“Love love, love how they make my London fog every morning. I don’t always get their trivia question right but I love answering those as well. The one Caribou by target is my favorite one even though it’s not a drive-through they have the best customer service. They also got the greatest table so my buddies go in there. We can all sit around the table there’s 10 of us and we talk about guy things. I like to go in the morning and network with business people“

“Great selection of spices. Found my much sought after cinnamon sticks. Has various grinds of ancient sea salts from fine to very large pieces. This place smells amazing! Love this place!“

“Wonderful experience here! This was my first time coming here and the customer service was GREAT, along with the sandwich and the drink I got ! Andrew was so friendly and helpful and the place is very clean, and peaceful. My new go to place for sure!! Very happy with my experience here.“

“Alex and Jojo are an absolute delight! I came thru the drive thru just before closing time and someone was ahead of me ..ordered at least 5 drinks and they were still pleasant as could be and smiling. At the end of a long Sunday of Memorial weekend .that was amazing customer service!“

“Visited the Oakdale Caribou again after a not so great experience a couple of weeks ,(2-3 weeks) ago. Was happy to see the holiday flavors are available. This time the service was a bit better. 8n my last review I noted that the staff were not calling out customer names when food or beverage was ready. My name was said once and the staff I interacted with were very nice, they were at least calling out the food and beverage orders when they were ready. No names being called out. Hmm.... I do appreciate that the staff was very friendly. The iced cranberry dark chocolate crafted press was delicious. Thank you.“

“I felt like I was at a European pastry shop!“

“Not only was the coffee excellent, so was the service. The baristas went above and beyond to help me today, even bringing my beverage out to the table.

The are a number of 15 minute parking spots right out front and a handicapped parking space a bit further down, but with wheelchair access to the sidewalk there.“

“Most of the Baristas are nice but my favorite Barista is Jennifer. She used to work the night shift and I looked forward to seeing her every night when I come there for my coffee before I go to work. I miss her!!!! Can she please be on nights again or closing shift or whatever you call it? PLEASE!!!!! I miss her!!!!“

“Love, love, love! best bubble tea I've ever had!“

“Best lattes ever!!!! Love the honey vanilla latte with cold foam ❤️❤️❤️“

“Starbucks located in Hyvee. Small but decent. Staff if decent. Normally not busy so it's easy to get in and get out.Like that you can get your favorite drinks and then go grocery shopping. Good location.Clean and fast service. Just a little ridiculous they charge $0.80 per syrup pump. Overall nice little treat“

“The coconut cream bun has changed my life it is actually the best thing I’ve ever had and I wake up thinking about it a lot. I live 50 minutes away and have to drive out every few months just to grab some of them I highly recommend trying them“

“Met a friend for coffee. She ordered a mint hot chocolate. I'm usually a tea drinker(Caribou lattes are only coffee I like) so I ordered that too. The 1st sip made my taste buds sing for joy! Authentic chocolate syrup, delicious mint that's not too spicy or overpowering (like the other place😉) just perfect deliciousness to last drop!“

“I've always loved this place! Caribou is really my favorite coffee shop. The way they do business is so genuine and personal! Not to mention the coffee is AMAZING. 10/10 would recommend getting coffee here! Atmosphere is also great for doing homework and studying. Clean tables and bathroom, plus cozy chairs and a fireplace!“

“Staff were amazing! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Can’t wait for my next Cubano☕️ Thanks for a great experience!“

“5-Google-Stars For Mae, Katie, Kristin.. and Tara @Caribou Coffee White Bear Avenue.. For Outstanding Customer Service For my Team Meeting! Coffee is right Temperature.. and Atmosphere is very Friendly! You Ladies are The Best in Customer Service!!!! I Highly Recommend The Caribou For All Occasions and Team Meetings!“

“I love my Caribou coffee. The staff is amazing and I have always had the best interactions with them.
Thank you guys, you are the best!
It's a bit tricky pulling into their location but I am determined for my coffee! So this does not deter me. Also the kind staffakea it worth it.
They don't have any dairy free options for food for my daughter, so that's an idea for Caribou! She would love to eat some of the food at Caribou.“

“The ‘Potatoes Etc’ was DELICIOUS (Woodbury location👍🏽👍🏽!!!! - Roseville location has gone way downhill) So many veggies cooked to perfection - love the caramelization on everything !!! 👍🏽👍🏽⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Starbucks in Kowalski’s Oak Park Heights is the best! We go out of our way to come to this location for 2 reasons….. the people who work here and they make the best drinks! Abby and her team are amazing, they know us by name and remember our drink order.They do a rinse through the espresso machine for my husband’s decaf espresso, so nice!“

“I bought a donut for myself and all my children's teachers and they were AMAZING!!! Thank you!“

“This location is fantastic. The staff are always friendly and truly enjoy their jobs. It definitely shows! I love coming here to get my coffee! �“

“If I'm going to spend money on a cup of coffee somewhere, this is going to be the place! It's the home of my favorite drink, the mint condition. None of their competition offer anything comparable either so I won't go anywhere else.“

“Luv Ice Cream is a fantastic shop to visit. Their ice cream is delicious! The owners are very welcoming and knowledgeable. We could have talked for hours! There are so many choices for vegan and keto conscious patrons. If you want wonderful sugar free options this is your store!“

“I had the chicken fried steak and it was delicious and huge. Couldn't eat it all. The service was great. Its a small Cafe but comfortable. There is another side that I didn't realize, that is the bar side. So you can have cocktails.“

“Delicious sandwiches 🥪! Would definitely recommend to everyone!“

“I'm soooo bummed. What happened Dunn Bros? So sorry to see u go...“

“Good service and good coffee. The owner recognized me on the second time i came in and already knew what I wanted. He is friendly and engages me in conversation when there are no other customers waiting.“

“I chose this caribou (there are several nearby) because when I order the cooler, it actually still has ice. I usually order with an extra shot of espresso, and I can actually tell - whereas other locations seem watered down and not so strong. Staff has always been kind and friendly.“

“very spacious and quick service“

“Great friendly people here. The neighborhood needed this location. Regarding some of the other reviews, I'm sure those people have made a few mistakes at their jobs too. I've learned it's bound to happen anywhere we go. What matters is they are given an opportunity to make it right for you. We're all human. We all have our off moments. I enjoyed my visit there today. Thank you team. Keep up the great work.“

“Always great coffee at this location. Yesterday was exceptionally good!“

“I regularly get Starbucks orders in person or for pick up when I pick up my groceries. The team of people working here is always so attentive and go the extra mile to provide a good experience.
To no fault of the lovely baristas here but to the fault of whoever designed the cold drink lids for Starbucks as an organization- I unfortunately received several spilled drink orders once I received it for pick up because there is no good ergonomic way to seal some of the lids. The baristas are always willing to remake my drink and make it right.
I appreciate this Starbucks team and Lisa their team lead for always going the extra mile. Other locations really should look to this Starbucks location as a good example of great customer service. I see a few mixed reviews about “staff being rude or disrespectful”, and that could not be further from the truth. Staff here is always nice, welcoming, and helpful. Thank you.

Dietary restrictions: Dairy free, gluten free, and sugar free options are available for food an beverages or snacks.“