Backstory Coffee Roasters - North Loop

I really wanted to like it because the atmosphere is absolutely breathtaking. Unfortunately, the speed of service and the quality of the coffee didn't match.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 3

Good but very busy. I wish they had more capacity to keep the line moving. Maybe an additional line for quick batch coffee orders.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Walked in and they were playing, “Stay With Me” by Miki Matsubara, 5/5 sugoi desu. Coffee is decent as well. Flan Latte is incredible, a little bittersweet knowing that it’s only around between 12/22 - 12/28.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

I had a great time visiting this cozy coffee shop for the first time today. The ambiance is wonderful & the lighting is beautiful. We ordered three different drinks & my favorite was their special matcha latte, it was absolutely amazing! The staff was also very friendly. Definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place always has the yummiest seasonal matchas!! Can't get enough (plz bring back the Soccer Mommy/Evergreen one) and the staff is so helpful and kind, no matter how if there's a line to the door or you walk right up! xo

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is interesting, there is a large antique industrial crane/lift on the ceiling.

The coffee is also super!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wide selection of coffee options. Atmosphere is quiet and cozy. Great place to hang out

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Great brewed coffee and atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this place! Whenever I come back to Minnesota I make sure to work remotely here at least once while I’m back.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

I appreciate good vibes and accommodating service in regards to customizing my coffee. Backstory hits all the marks for me. Highest recommendation! All they need is real whipped cream in addition to their pumpkin spice flavor! And their pastries rock too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Venue good but these kids need local community to adopt them and take responsibility for this.

Such a cool vibe!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cozy coffeeshop with high-ceiling and comfortable seatings. There is a big long table that is perfect for work. Drinks and Pastry were good. The line can be long and it was often busy in the weekend. It can be hard for a large group to find seatings.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Beautiful inside and a great vibe! Bright and lots of places. Plenty of seating. Coffee was very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Pros: The space is gorgeous, the food was good.

Cons: We came on a Saturday afternoon and found one open table for my group to chat and enjoy our drinks. Almost everyone was on a laptop for hours and many customers had no place to sit. There should be a time limit or limit of what spaces they can occupy like I’ve seen implemented in Chicago. I’m all for cranking out a bit of work at a cafe but camping for hours is excessive.

Miss the old coffee shop vibe of people actually connecting.

Also Staff isn’t very friendly.