Dunn Brothers Coffee

Dunns has been one of my faves for years! Last visit was under par. Luke warm light roast, and the new hours-open make it difficult to visit. Closing early aft! Still a fan.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

The staff was great. They seemed to know a lot of the customers that came through, and connected with them well. My Americano was made perfectly. I also got a breakfast sandwich, which was fine. I was there for about 2 hours working on my laptop. It was a little chilly near the back of the shop where I sat, and I had to wipe down my own table. Not a big deal, but I wanted to note it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwiches

I try not to write negative reviews of a place unless they're really just awful, but I felt the need to review this location after giving this location several attempts within a three year span. Admittedly, I do not frequent Dunn Bros, so I do not know if my experience is directly related to this location or if it applies on a grander scale to the coffee chain as a whole.

What I can say, after dozens of attempts spanning several years, is that the coffee here is consistently burnt tasting, and the food is less than subpar. Today's iced vanilla latte tasted like a 1980s ashtray smells, and no, I'm not being dramatic. I went with a friend who ordered an iced raspberry white mocha and said his tasted like raspberry cough syrup coupled with dirt and a smidge of ashtray as well. I ordered a slice of their banana chocolate chip loaf, and it had a funky taste as well. You know when you drink something with artificial sugar and it has that aftertaste? It was like that, but from start to finish in every bite. My friend ordered some type of breakfast burrito, and he said that its only redeeming quality was that it helped him "cleanse" his pallet after each attempt he took to drink his beverage. In the end, we tossed our two coffee's after trying to drink them. At one point, I had to excuse myself to the bathroom because I genuinely thought I might be sick.

Now, I know what you're thinking... "If it was that bad, why didn't you go to the front and say something?" Here's why, I have been to this location over a dozen times over the course of the three years I've lived here. I've gone in the winter, spring, summer, and fall. I've gone in the morning and in the afternoon. Every time, it has consistently been this way, and in the beginning, I did say something, but it didn't change anything. The remakes would taste like they did the first and even the second time they would try. So, it really felt like there would be no point. You may ask, "Why did you keep trying?" And my answer is simply because I try to give places the benefit of time and change. New recipes, new protocols, new employees, and some places even have their A team and their B team. I try to really give places a chance. It's close to me, and it would be super convenient if things ever lined up. That has just not been the case here. I really, really, really wish it were, though.

So, now, three years into attempts, I've decided it's time to stop trying and to share my experience with anyone who is looking for a good coffee house. There is a Starbucks across the street for those looking for convenience (not saying that's great, but it's for sure better). And, for those looking for good coffee, I personally would recommend making the 9 minute drive into Lake Elmo and hitting up Sunshine Coffee. There's not a lot of sitting room inside, but the coffee is delicious and won't leave you wondering if you might be sick.

As for the atmosphere at Dunn Bros, it has a coffee house vibe, which I would enjoy except, on several occasions, I've found the facility to be a little gross (ie the bathrooms and table seating arrangements). The tables are crammed together next to the bathroom, which leaves a lingering smell in the air on that side of the facility and its not pleasant when you're trying to sit and enjoy hanging out with a friend, eating food, or drinking coffee. On the other side, there is a nice sitting area next to a fireplace. I loved the idea of this, but the last time I sat there, I found a massive wolf spider sitting on the wall next to my face. I screamed and jumped up. The staff laughed and then declined to help because they, too, did not like spiders, so I had to ask someone standing in line to help me. He tried to swat at it, but it ran into a corner and vanished from our sight. The staff did nothing, said nothing.

In summation, this is not the pl

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Very nice and welcoming and their menu… omg!! Go try!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

This place has the hippest and most laid back vibes!! By far my favorite coffee shop in Woodbury 🤍

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwiches

Bathrooms were dirty. Shop floor and windows were gross. Staff was nice. Iced coffee was not cold.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

I really love this location and the baristas! They are so sweet!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered the ham & egg on croissant and LOVED it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwiches

Friendly relaxed and best brewed coffees

Atmosphere: 5

$9 for oat milk latte. And doesn't have the option for not tipping. So you have to tip

Great place to sit and chat, read, or work on a computer.Years later, it's still a nice place to hang out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwiches

This was the first time I was here but it was very good. I liked coffee

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

You get a free cup of coffee with a bag of beans which is delightful

Always so quick and great interactions:)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwiches

Has gone downhill like most businesses since covid.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1