50 Best Coffee Shops near Wayzata

“I don’t drink Caribou, but I stopped in with my kids to pick up a coffee for their mom. She’s the regular, not me. She has very specific order with special requests. Before I said anything, Suzanne already knew the order. Not my drink… Not a guess… The exact order, exactly how she likes it.

That kind of awareness and attention to detail is rare. I was genuinely impressed. Suzanne made the experience personal, smooth, and memorable.

She absolutely deserves recognition. Caribou, if you’re reading this, Suzanne is the kind of person who makes a difference.“

“Delicious breakfast spot! Wonderful options. Very friendly staff. ☺️“

“I ordered food and drinks for my whole family. I waited quite a while, but a nice brown haired barista helped me. I haven’t seen her there in the morning before. She assured me that they were super busy, but would help me and my family go on time. Got all of my items correctly and I was on my way.“

“Great customer service! Thanks for making a 3 year old’s day.“

“Great coffee! Best coffee prices around. Always great, friendly and fast service! Local owned family business. Can’t recommend them enough. Go check them out and you won’t be disappointed!“

“The coffee is amazing! And the staff is always so friendly!“

“Not a local, actually in town from Mississippi, stopped by locking for SWU, but quickly realized it is a MTG only shop. Which was perfect because I was able to pick up some cards that my son needed. Had a great conversation with my Name Sharing Employee Matt and his co-worker(sorry I didn’t catch their name). Memorable moments, 1. Employee service and relations 2. Bulk card organization 3. Card display on the wall 4. Did I mention the employees!!! Which i had more time to spend, but if I pass through again, this is a definite must stop again!! Thanks“

“Amazing drinks! Beautiful space“

“Excellent chorizo empanadas! I can’t wait to try your other empanada flavors. My mango smoothie was great tasting too. Definitely a place I will frequent.“

“We were visiting in town and wanted some good coffee. We found Edina Coffee Roasters on Google and decided to find it for real. When we arrived we found they had recently opened and were planning on having their grand opening the following week. We ordered 3 Americanos. The coffee was very good! The owner and staff were very pleasant and knowledgeable. The next time we are in town we will visit again! We give it 5 of 5 stars.“

“Probably one of the few coffee shops that offered some sort of refillable drip coffee option. I was in a hurry but I plan on returning to take advantage of that. Plenty of seating and comfy atmosphere that would be excellent to bring a book or a laptop for some quiet work time!“

“This is an amazing place to stay! Beautiful furnishings and decor! The location is the best; walking distance to the lake, many restaurants and shops! We will be back! Thank you Hotel Excelsior!!!“

“Munkabeans is my go to morning place for meeting my neighbors on important issues!“

“I have been visiting this location for about a year now and I would gladly go out of my way (I live in St Paul) to stop here for a drink. Since day 1, the baristas have been AMAZING! Mitch and Faith treat me like an old friend. It's a great addition to my daily caffeine.
I typically order ahead of time in the app and I have never needed to wait for my order to be finished regardless of how busy they are. (I can't say the same for other locations.) In addition, they breeze through lines in a matter of minutes. It's crazy how well this team performs.
Please give them some major recognition because this Caribou should be setting the standard for all others!“

“I always have excellent service at this caribou! One of my favorite stops for coffee, I'm a big fan of the iced flavored crafted press. It's lightly sweetened, creamy, and smooth. A big shout-out to Ethan who was super friendly and helpful today! And always provides excellent service when I see him!“

“It’s 2025 and Over $6 for a small latte. I think I need to buy my own machine.
It used to be affordable but slowly becoming an occasional treat for many people. I want to tip but I sure hope this extra dollar for each latte is going back to employee raises and healthcare“

“Free wifi! (doesn’t appear that you have to order food)! If you want to dine in, unfortunately, the tables/booths are usually occupied with solo surfers. Only the drive-through seems busy. It’s like a library with coffee if you want that, or not.“

“I was help this morning by a lovely lady named Jill. She was so energetic and it was nice to see a smiling face earlier than 8 AM. She helped me fiddle with my gift card and was patient with me and appreciate the excellent service. And the drink was delicious as always too. Thank you, Jill!“

“I am a frequent Pistachio latte drinker. Love their crepes! Friendly personnel :) Recommend to everyone to visit the place.“

“I ordered 3 drinks. The person who took the order was pleasant and got my order right. The drinks were all correct and The person who delivered them got me stoppers for the cups and helped me get them in a carrier. It didn't take too long and they were busy at the time.“

“My daughter and I went here for a quick Sunday morning date. Her drink came up quickly, but either my latte didn't get made or someone else took it. So I waited much longer than normal for my drink, and I had to ask for a plate for our snack even though it was clear we were staying in store. Overall, I have always had a great experience at this place and the coffee is always delicious.“

“On Sunday, 09/07/2025, I had an issue at another Caribou location where my food came out burnt, so I came over to the Clydesdale Marketplace Caribou instead. The staff here completely turned my day around — they were friendly, understanding, and quickly fixed the problem. My order came out fresh and perfect.

Really appreciated how this team went above and beyond. I’ll definitely be coming back to this location!“

“Living in central Minnesota makes it hard to find a place that isn’t commercial or generic. Sometimes you want to go somewhere for the atmosphere. Smith’s Coffee and Cafe is that perfect hidden gem that gives off those warm and quaint coastal vibes. This is exactly where I wanted to be on my day off to read my book.“

“The women there are so beautiful and helpful. They work very hard.

Vegetarian options: Not sure

Dietary restrictions: Not to sure

Kid-friendliness: They serve hot cocoa

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes you can have access to it“

“I come to this location several times a week early in the morning before work. I absolutely LOVE the staff here! Everyone is so friendly and I always look forward to seeing them every morning!! My orders are always correct and in a timely manner! PLEASE seriously give these workers praises and raises cause they deserve it!!!! If any of yall are reading this, keep doing what you’re doing, you are doing amazing! Thank you for making my morning❤️“

“Only thing that would make it five stars is speed! They can be a little slow at times due to how payments are captured at the drive thru and the awkward tipping questions as they hold the credit card machine. I think they need to improve this and make it simpler for customers and employees. Other than that 4 stars all the way!“

“I absolutely love our local Chanhassen Caribou. The service is always great here and online ordering is always timely and accurate. It also has the typical cozy vibe for dining in and they have a very small patio area for when the weather is nice.“

“Absolutely amazing! Learned about The Fox and Pantry at Corks for a Cause Gala! Their food and presentations was absolutely top notch! The owner, Kim, is absolutely amazing and has such a heart for serving the community!“

“I visited the cafe and cats for an hour with a friend. Great coffee and lots of snuggles with cute cats. There were playful kittens and older, snoozie seniors. A wonderful spot to meet a friend. Buy an hour’s visit and support getting felines adopted.“

“This spot is remarkable. Awesome third space to do some work along with incredibly delicious coffee being made by people that know about their coffee. Isaac made me a delicious Bolivian pour over that he recommended and it did not disappoint.

It is in a church which is kind of fun but the space inside is open and high ceilings so the working environment is awesome. I didn’t try the food, that’s why there is no review.

Definitely will be coming back!“

“Very friendly and helpful. Love the coffee drinks. The baked goods are fresh, and surprisingly innovative. I often see a new item that beats my expectations. My place away from home!

Parking: Accessible

Kid-friendliness: Welcome

Wheelchair accessibility: Wide open“

“A fun shop with great, polite staff! The artwork adds great ambiance to the store. Bacon, tomato egg open face sandwich was tasty but all cold when brought to the table. The place was busy. It is nice place to relax.“

“We decided to go with Berry Coffee Company to provide beverages for our driver break room area. They have been great to work with so far. Good equipment, good prices and excellent service. It's also great to work with a local company that has the ability to meet our needs.“

“Awesome local tea shop. It’s legit—there’s no brand name teas here. Everything is packaged there and the owner is friendly and knowledgeable. Do not buy tea anywhere else! Come here. 🍵 🫖 😊“

“I'm really impressed by Caribou Coffee in many different aspects. First, the coffee I got was really good - better than Dunkin' or Starbucks, for sure. Secondly, the service felt friendlier compared to other brands, and the environment was really comfortable to sit and enjoy my coffee.“

“Sam is genuinely the greatest employee I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. This guy definitely deserves a raise. And Jacob and Michael also. They're pretty good too. Sam has literally never messed up a drink ever in his life. He is a total baller.“

“What an amazing staple to the Hopkins community. Mocha and pumpkin butter coffee are a must try. This place support local artists and business as well. prices are more better than most corporations so choose to shop small and support this local Hopkins jem.“

“Sometimes I come here to drink coffee and I want to tell you that wonderful guys work here. They are very attentive, always greet you with a smile and when even you are sad, here you will cheer yourself up not only with nice people, but also with wonderful and tasty coffee. And it's also very clean and cozy here.“

“This Dunn Brothers does not compare to the one in St. Michael. They can not make sugar-free mochas and food is lacking. Many young people are working here. One today was wearing an airpod while taking orders. I also had to put in my own splenda... not an issue at a normal coffee house. But when you pay $6 plus tip for a cold brew, put a Splenda in there when asked. I do like that I have seen so many dogs in and out of there, which makes me smile. Also, I love the jewelry they sell.“

“Wonderful team with great suggestions and assistance! Best coffee around- whoever roasts their coffee is an expert!!! We had our crew meeting there and they accommodated no problem with a quick call ahead! I would recommend it highly!!“

“Their coffees are way better than that other place that starts with an "S". Always smooth, never butter tasting. I will say that I got a piece of lemon poppyseed cake and it was super dry. I don't understand why they hi don't cover at least the breads in Saran wrap. It's always dry.“

“I’ve always enjoyed stopping into Caribou for my favorite coffee and getting a little work done. It’s been a dependable spot for a change of scenery and a productive atmosphere.

Since moving, I was excited to find a Caribou near my new home—but unfortunately, the experience hasn’t been the same. While the staff are incredibly friendly and seem to enjoy their work (which I genuinely appreciate), the environment has been consistently loud and distracting.

There’s a difference between creating a cheerful workspace and overlooking the needs of customers who are studying or working. Each time I’ve visited, the volume of conversations, laughter, and joking among the staff has made it difficult to focus.

I absolutely support a fun and light-hearted workplace, but I also believe in reading the room and being mindful of those around you. After multiple visits with the same experience, I’ve decided this location isn’t the right fit for me.“

“I recently moved to the area about 1 year ago and I bounced around different Herbalife shake/tea places in the maple grove/twin cities and even south metro during that time. It wasn’t until a couple months ago I came back to Restore after visiting once or twice. Kristen, the owner I believe had remembered exactly what I ordered the last time and recommended something similar (which is now my favorite!). Overall great experiences at this place every time. It is now my go to & I’ll even drive the opposite way to come here before going towards the city for work.“

“Caribou Coffee has firmly secured its spot as my go-to coffee destination. There’s just something about the vibe—cozy, friendly, and never too loud—that keeps pulling me back. But let’s talk about the real reason I keep showing up: the drinks. Their Cold Press is absolute perfection—smooth, bold, and never bitter. It’s the kind of coffee that makes you pause after the first sip and say, “Yep, that’s the good stuff.”

Even better? The Crafted Press. It’s a creamy, lightly sweetened dream that somehow manages to feel indulgent without being over-the-top. It’s my favorite companion for early mornings, late-afternoon pick-me-ups, or basically any moment I want to feel a little extra joy.

And can we please talk about the cake pops? These little bites of happiness are criminally underrated. Moist, flavorful, and just the right size to satisfy a sweet craving without sending you into a sugar spiral. Every time I get one, I wonder why I didn’t order two.

The staff always bring great energy, too—genuinely kind and quick with recommendations if I’m feeling indecisive. Whether I’m grabbing a quick caffeine fix or lingering with a book, Caribou always delivers. It’s comfort in a cup, and I love every bit of it.“

“Great team! Awesome service!“

“Caribou is great, however….I really resent the whole ‘forced’ tipping thing when paying with a credit card. I realize I’m not being forced, but it’s really uncomfortable for me not to tip when the cashier is standing right there. I’ve started paying in cash now, just to avoid tipping in the drive thru. I realize these folks need the $$ but at $10 for a latte, owners need to pay their people so I’m not forced to!“

“I love the new manager here. She remembered my drinks just after a few times of me going and it's always perfect and quickly made. I'm really impressed by how she handles the line of people while maintaining a positive attitude and smile, especially since I don't think I've ever seen anyone working in the shop with her. This is my go to spot for coffee!“

“Vegetarian options: The “Just Egg Sandwich “ and all the treats are vegetarian. Also bagels and cream cheese.
I know there are more sandwiches as well

Kid-friendliness: They have kid approved drinks and treats“

“I just stopped for my usual mocha - no food. The barista was nice, but since the store was nearly empty that time of day (early evening), I had to sort of call out to get someone from the back room. Once she was at the counter, she did a fine job and my mocha was good and just as I’d ordered (dark chocolate & extra hot).“