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528 N. Washington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55401
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Featured Items
- Latte$5.15+
Espresso + steamed milk 10oz & Iced contain one double extraction of espresso. 16oz contains two double extractions. Enjoy as is, or add your choice of flavor using the full & half flavor options!
- Ham & Cheese Croissant$6.00
- Cardamom Cloud Cold Brew$7.50
Narrator cold brew shaken with maple/sarsaparilla syrup, poured over ice & topped w/vanilla cold foam & a dusting of cardamom powder. Cold foam contains dairy & oat milk. Vegan when made without cold foam.
BEVERAGES
Seasonal Specialties
- Citrus Stonefruit Latte$6.75+
Bright & herbaceous, this latte features flavors of dark cherry, orange, lemon, fennel & rosemary. One sip will have you thinking spring! Vegan when made w/nondairy milk.
- Cardamom Cloud Cold Brew$7.50
Narrator cold brew shaken with maple/sarsaparilla syrup, poured over ice & topped w/vanilla cold foam & a dusting of cardamom powder. Cold foam contains dairy & oat milk. Vegan when made without cold foam.
- Orange Miso Caramel Matcha$6.75+
Oat milk matcha latte w/sweet coconut cream caramel, bright blood orange & savory white miso, topped with a dash of smoked salt. Vegan. Contains coconut & soy.
- Strawberries & Cream Iced Mocha$7.75
Made with layers of strawberry milk, chocolatey cold brew & vanilla cold foam, this beverage is delightfully reminiscent of Neapolitan ice cream! Available this Saturday & Sunday only, while supplies last! *Cold foam contains dairy* Vegan when you select Oat Milk & No Cold Foam options.
- Honey Bon-Bon Gift Box: 3 of a Kind$12.00
From Mademoiselle Miel: "A thin black chocolate shell encases pure creamy honey from our rooftop beehives. Edible gold is the beautiful finish and homage to the honeybees. The flavors combine like life, a little bitter and a little sweet in perfect balance." Gluten free, dairy free, nut free
- Honey Bon-Bon Gift Box: Variety$12.00
This bon-bon box from Mademoiselle Miel contains three bon-bon selections: Smoked w/scotch, chaga spice nut, classic honey. Treat a special mom this Mother's Day, or enjoy them all yourself! Dairy free & made in St. Paul, MN.
- 6-Stem Mixed Bouquet$9.00
Grown in St. Paul by @bravehopehaven & delivered fresh- just in time for Mother's Day weekend.
- 12-Stem Mixed Bouquet$18.00Out of stock
Grown in St. Paul by @bravehopehaven & delivered fresh- just in time for Mother's Day weekend!
Brewed Coffees
- Featured Batch Brew$3.25+
Our daily selection of batch brew coffee, brewed to perfection
- Pour Over$5.25+
Brewed to order, 16oz. Choose from: Narrator- Medium roast, chocolaty & nutty Hearthside- Dark roast, rich & spicy Nightfall- Decaffeinated medium roast, mellow & nutty Featured- Currently Burundi Businde, plum & honeydew
- Cafe au Lait$4.25+
Our daily selection of batch brew, topped with steamed milk of your choice
- Coffee with Espresso$4.00+
Our daily selection of batch brew, topped with an extraction of espresso
Espresso Beverages
- Espresso$3.25
A double extraction of espresso- Choose from Legend (our go-to) or our weekly feature
- Americano$3.50+
Espresso + water 6oz & 10oz sizes contain one double extraction of espresso, 16oz & Iced contain two double extractions.
- Macchiato$4.00
Espresso + steamed milk, 3oz
- Cortado$4.50
Espresso + steamed milk, 4.25oz
- Cappuccino$4.75
Espresso + steamed milk, 6oz
- Latte$5.15+
Espresso + steamed milk 10oz & Iced contain one double extraction of espresso. 16oz contains two double extractions. Enjoy as is, or add your choice of flavor using the full & half flavor options!
Cold Brew Beverages
- Cold Brew$5.25
Our signature combination of slow-steeped and flash-brewed iced coffee Choose from Narrator (chocolatey, nutty & classic) or our weekly feature (often brighter, fruitier & sweeter).
- Maple Standard$6.50+
Narrator Cold Brew + pure maple syrup, dash of cream or nondairy milk, cinnamon & sea salt, shaken with ice
Tea & Other Beverages
- Sunstone Chai Latte$5.15+
Spirit Tea Sunstone Chai, brewed in house & lightly sweetened w/raw sugar
- Classic Matcha Latte$5.50+
Spirit Tea Kodemari Matcha + steamed milk, lightly sweetened w/house vanilla bean syrup
- Kodama Sencha Green Tea- Spirit Tea$4.00+
Notes of toasted nori, sesame, and honeydew.
- Sunstone Black Tea- Spirit Tea$4.00+
Notes of honey, dark cocoa and apricot.
- Angel Herbal Tea Blend- Sacred Blossom$4.00+
Nettles, milky oats, mints, lemon balm, elderberries, apples, fennel & rose petals
- Dreamy Herbal Tea Blend-Sacred Blossom$4.00+
California poppy, wild cherry bark, tulsi, lemon balm, anise hyssop, catnip & cornflower
- Tiger Herbal Tea Blend- Sacred Blossom$4.00+
Milky oats, lemon balm, tulsi, Ashwagandha, mint chocolate
- Steamer$3.25+
Steamed milk + your choice of house made syrup
- Hot Chocolate$3.25+
House mocha sauce + steamed milk Mocha sauce is vegan.
- Lemonade$4.25
Made in house
- Kid's Milk$2.50+
Your choice of milk, 6oz
FOOD
Pastries from Vikings & Goddesses
- Croissant$4.00Out of stock
- Chocolate Croissant$5.35Out of stock
- Almond Croissant$5.35Out of stock
- Ham & Cheese Croissant$6.00
- Seasonal Savory Danish$4.75Out of stock
Asparagus & white cheddar
- Seasonal Sweet Danish$4.75
Lemon rhubarb w/poppyseed
- Coffee Cake$4.15Out of stock
- Brown Butter Blueberry Muffin$3.85Out of stock
- Seasonal Savory Hand Pie$5.00
Everything bagel hand pie with charred spring onion & savory cream cheese
- Seasonal Sweet Hand Pie$5.00
Apples freshly delivered from Sweetland Orchard in Webster, MN are lightly cooked in a brown sugar caramel & flavored with vanilla & all the warm spices associated with the season - cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger & cloves. The outer crust is garnished with an oatmeal crisp for added texture and nuttiness.
Sift Gluten Free
- Vegan Double Chocolate Donut (Gluten Free & Vegan)$4.00Out of stock
GLUTEN FREE & VEGAN Allergens: Contains coconut, corn (baking powder) Free from: Gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, peanuts Ingredients: Sift Gluten Free flour mix (brown rice, sweet rice, millet, sorghum, and tapioca flours); applesauce (apples, water, ascorbic acid); brown sugar (sugar, molasses); organic coconut milk (organic coconut, filtered water); organic coconut oil; cocoa; organic golden flax seeds; vanilla extract (water, ethyl alcohol, glycerine, vanilla bean and other botanical extractives, natural flavors); sea salt; baking powder (cornstarch, sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate); baking soda
- Double Vanilla Donut (Gluten Free)$4.00Out of stock
Allergens: Contains egg, coconut, corn (baking powder) Free from: Gluten, dairy, soy, peanuts Ingredients: Sift Gluten Free flour mix (brown rice, sweet rice, millet, sorghum and tapioca flours); organic rice milk (water, organic brown rice [partially milled], organic expeller-pressed canola oil and/or organic safflower oil and/or organic sunflower oil, tricalcium phosphate, sea salt, vitamin D2, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin B12); sugar; organic coconut oil; eggs; organic golden flax seeds; apple cider vinegar; baking powder (cornstarch, sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate); vanilla extract (water, ethyl alcohol, glycerine, vanilla bean and other botanical, sea salt, nutmeg
- Vanilla Donut w/Lemon Glaze (Gluten Free)$4.00Out of stock
- Pistachio Chai Muffin (Gluten Free)$4.00Out of stock
- Cinnamon Spice Donut (Gluten Free)$4.00Out of stock
- Seasonal Coffee Cake (Gluten Free)$4.50Out of stock
Mylk Labs Oatmeal
- Roasted Almond Oatmeal Cup$4.65
Wholesome vegan, gluten-free oatmeal- great as-is, or with steamed milk & a touch of maple or honey. This oatmeal flavor contains almonds.
- Coconut Cinnamon Oatmeal Cup$4.65
Wholesome vegan, gluten-free oatmeal- great as-is, or with steamed milk & a touch of maple or honey. This oatmeal flavor contains almonds.
- Nut Free Strawberry Vanilla Oatmeal Cup$4.65
Wholesome vegan, gluten-free oatmeal- great as-is, or with steamed milk & a touch of maple or honey. This flavor is nut-free.
- Nut Free Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cup$4.65
Wholesome vegan, gluten-free oatmeal- great as-is, or with steamed milk & a touch of maple or honey. This oatmeal flavor is nut-free!
- Blueberry Maple Oatmeal Cup$4.65
Wholesome vegan, gluten-free oatmeal- great as-is, or with steamed milk & a touch of maple or honey. This oatmeal flavor contains almonds.
- Banana Nut Oatmeal Cup$4.65
Wholesome vegan, gluten-free oatmeal- great as-is, or with steamed milk & a touch of maple or honey. This oatmeal flavor contains nuts.
Sweet Troo Vi Cookies
- S'more Love Cookie$4.50
Vegan cookie made with marshmallow, chocolate chunk, & graham cracker.
- Wookie Cookie$4.50
Vegan sugar cookie mixed with pearl sugar, a hint of almond and lightly stuffed with vanilla frosting.
- Duchess Cookie$4.50
Vegan cookie with chocolate chunks, caramel, walnuts, cookie butter & sea salt:
COFFEE BAGS
6-Ounce Coffee Bags
- Wayfinder 6-Ounce$9.75
A great morning cup, Wayfinder is designed to offer a sweet and snappy, lighter roast, coffee experience. The components of this blend change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Currently, it is comprised of two really great coffees from Mexico and Honduras. It's great! Certified Organic.
- Narrator 6-Ounce$9.75
Narrator is a timeless blend crafted to produce a chocolatey, nutty and full-bodied cup - a real crowd-pleaser! Designed to be very versatile in brewing, the components of this blend change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Certified Organic.
- Legend 6-Ounce$10.25
Legend is a classic blend designed to offer a creamy and sweet, medium roast, coffee experience. The component coffees change based on seasonality (like all of our blends). It is designed to be very versatile - great for batch brew, espresso or cold brew alike. When brewing as espresso, we recommend the following recipe: 19 grams dose weight 28-30 grams beverage weight 25-27 seconds 8-10 days off roast When brewing as batch brew, we recommend a 1:16 coffee to water ratio.
- Hearthside 6-Ounce$10.25
Hearthside offers a rich, spicy and full-bodied cup - perfect for any darker roast lover! The components of this blend change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Currently, it is comprised of two really great coffees from Mexico and Honduras. It's great! Certified Organic.
- Nightfall (Decaf) 6-Ounce$10.25
Nightfall (Decaf) is our year-round decaffeinated offering featuring a mellow, nutty and deeply satisfying cup. The components of this decaf change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Currently, it is comprised of a really great decaffeinated coffee from Huila, Colombia.
- Ecuador Juan Peña - Washed 6-Ounce *Fresh In*$16.75Out of stock
This coffee comes from an award-winning coffee producer in Ecuador. Juan Peña is pushing the quality of coffee from Ecuador to new heights by sharing his expertise in agronomy & engineering with other local farmers. Although he does many experimental processes, this coffee is a more traditional washed-process offering. Look for flavors of blueberry, clementine & lilac. Try it alongside its sibling offering, our Ecuador Juan Peña - Typica - Anaerobic Natural, for a truly special tasting experience!
- Ecuador Juan Peña - Anaerobic Natural 6-Ounce *Fresh In*$16.75Out of stock
This coffee comes from an award-winning coffee producer in Ecuador. Juan Peña is pushing the quality of coffee from Ecuador to new heights by sharing his expertise in agronomy & engineering with other local farmers. He does many experimental processes, such as this anaerobic natural processed coffee. Look for flavors of blackberry, blood orange & chocolate in the cup. Try it alongside its sibling offering, our Ecuador Juan Peña - Typica - Washed, for a truly special experience!
- Colombia Ruby Urbano 6-Ounce *Fresh In*$13.25
Ruby Urbano is the owner of El Diviso Farm and this particular lot is a single variety called Caturra. The Caturra variety is a naturally occurring mutation from the Red Bourbon variety. It has similar qualities to Red Bourbon, but offers a higher yield, is less susceptible to disease, and grows shorter, making it easier to harvest. We love its sweet-tart flavors of strawberry, peach & limeade with a big, winey body up front and a crisp, refreshing finish. This is a great example of an excellent washed Colombian coffee, perfect for enjoying either hot or cold!
- Colombia Manos Juntas - Pink Bourbon 6-Ounce$12.75
Manos Juntas is a Colombian micromill whose purpose is to simplify and streamline the process of producing natural-processed coffees, which have been steadily growing in popularity in the specialty coffee world. Look for sweet, tart flavors of pink lemonade, cranberry, marzipan and elderflower-like florals in this cup!
- Rwanda Shyira Washing Station 6-Ounce$12.75
This is a great offering from our friends at exporter Higa Coffee. We have long enjoyed coffees from Rwanda and are excited to offer this one for the second year now! This coffee is crisp, tart & lively with flavors of red grapefruit, hibiscus & honeycrisp apple. This is a lovely coffee to sip on as we move into the spring season!
- Burundi Businde Washing Station 6-Ounce$12.25
This is a great offering from our friends at exporter Higa Coffee. We have long enjoyed coffees from Burundi and are excited to offer this one for the second year now! We find notes of plum, honeydew & light toffee alongside a juicy, full body. Enjoy it hot or iced!
- Papua new Guinea Kindeng Mill 6-Ounce$11.75
This is the third year now that we've offered this delicious coffee! Natural process coffees from Papua New Guinea are not very common- And that makes this offering a real treat! This coffee is big & complex, with flavors of dark chocolate, strawberry & toffee.
Nightfall (Decaf) 6-Ounce
Nightfall (Decaf) is our year-round decaffeinated offering featuring a mellow, nutty and deeply satisfying cup. The components of this decaf change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Currently, it is comprised of a really great decaffeinated coffee from Huila, Colombia.
12-Ounce Coffee Bags
- Wayfinder 12-Ounce$16.00
A great morning cup, Wayfinder is designed to offer a sweet and snappy, lighter roast, coffee experience. The components of this blend change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Currently, it is comprised of two really great coffees from Mexico and Honduras. It's great! Certified Organic.
- Narrator 12-Ounce$16.00
Narrator is a timeless blend crafted to produce a chocolatey, nutty and full-bodied cup - a real crowd-pleaser! Designed to be very versatile in brewing, the components of this blend change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Certified Organic.
- Legend 12-Ounce$17.00
Legend is a classic blend designed to offer a creamy and sweet, medium roast, coffee experience. The component coffees change based on seasonality (like all of our blends). It is designed to be very versatile - great for batch brew, espresso or cold brew alike. When brewing as espresso, we recommend the following recipe: 19 grams dose weight 28-30 grams beverage weight 25-27 seconds 8-10 days off roast When brewing as batch brew, we recommend a 1:16 coffee to water ratio.
- Hearthside 12-Ounce$17.00
Hearthside offers a rich, spicy and full-bodied cup - perfect for any darker roast lover! The components of this blend change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Currently, it is comprised of two really great coffees from Mexico and Honduras. It's great! Certified Organic.
- Nightfall (Decaf) 12-Ounce$17.00
Nightfall (Decaf) is our year-round decaffeinated offering featuring a mellow, nutty and deeply satisfying cup. The components of this decaf change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Currently, it is comprised of a really great decaffeinated coffee from Huila, Colombia.
- Ecuador Juan Peña - Washed 12-Ounce *Fresh In*$30.00Out of stock
This coffee comes from an award-winning coffee producer in Ecuador. Juan Peña is pushing the quality of coffee from Ecuador to new heights by sharing his expertise in agronomy & engineering with other local farmers. Although he does many experimental processes, this coffee is a more traditional washed-process offering. Look for flavors of blueberry, clementine & lilac. Try it alongside its sibling offering, our Ecuador Juan Peña - Typica - Anaerobic Natural, for a truly special tasting experience!
- Ecuador Juan Peña - Anaerobic Natural 12-Ounce *Fresh In*$30.00Out of stock
This coffee comes from an award-winning coffee producer in Ecuador. Juan Peña is pushing the quality of coffee from Ecuador to new heights by sharing his expertise in agronomy & engineering with other local farmers. He does many experimental processes, such as this anaerobic natural processed coffee. Look for flavors of blackberry, blood orange & chocolate in the cup. Try it alongside its sibling offering, our Ecuador Juan Peña - Typica - Washed, for a truly special experience!
- Colombia Ruby Urbano 12-Ounce *Fresh In*$23.00
Ruby Urbano is the owner of El Diviso Farm and this particular lot is a single variety called Caturra. The Caturra variety is a naturally occurring mutation from the Red Bourbon variety. It has similar qualities to Red Bourbon, but offers a higher yield, is less susceptible to disease, and grows shorter, making it easier to harvest. We love its sweet-tart flavors of strawberry, peach & limeade with a big, winey body up front and a crisp, refreshing finish. This is a great example of an excellent washed Colombian coffee, perfect for enjoying either hot or cold!
- Colombia Manos Juntas - Pink Bourbon 12-Ounce$22.00
Manos Juntas is a Colombian micromill whose purpose is to simplify and streamline the process of producing natural-processed coffees, which have been steadily growing in popularity in the specialty coffee world. Look for sweet, tart flavors of pink lemonade, cranberry, marzipan and elderflower-like florals in this cup!
- Rwanda Shyira Washing Station 12-Ounce$22.00
This is a great offering from our friends at exporter Higa Coffee. We have long enjoyed coffees from Rwanda and are excited to offer this one for the second year now! This coffee is crisp, tart & lively with flavors of red grapefruit, hibiscus & honeycrisp apple. This is a lovely coffee to sip on as we move into the spring season!
- Burundi Businde Washing Station 12-Ounce$21.00
This is a great offering from our friends at exporter Higa Coffee. We have long enjoyed coffees from Burundi and are excited to offer this one for the second year now! We find notes of plum, honeydew & light toffee alongside a juicy, full body. Enjoy it hot or iced!
- Papua New Guinea Kindeng Mill 12-Ounce$20.00Out of stock
This is the third year now that we've offered this delicious coffee! Natural process coffees from Papua New Guinea are not very common- And that makes this offering a real treat! This coffee is big & complex, with flavors of dark chocolate, strawberry & toffee.
- 12oz Sample Pack$65.00
A four-pack of 12-ounce bags of coffee chosen for you from across our offerings list. From our freshest arrivals to our timeless Narrator Blend, it is designed to give you a peek into the sort of coffees we buy and how we roast them.
2-Pound Coffee Bags
- Wayfinder 2-Pound$42.50Out of stock
A great morning cup, Wayfinder is designed to offer a sweet and snappy, lighter roast, coffee experience. The components of this blend change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Currently, it is comprised of two really great coffees from Mexico and Honduras. It's great! Certified Organic.
- Narrator 2-Pound$42.50
Narrator is a timeless blend crafted to produce a chocolatey, nutty and full-bodied cup - a real crowd-pleaser! Designed to be very versatile in brewing, the components of this blend change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Certified Organic.
- Legend 2-Pound$45.25
Legend is a classic blend designed to offer a creamy and sweet, medium roast, coffee experience. The component coffees change based on seasonality (like all of our blends). It is designed to be very versatile - great for batch brew, espresso or cold brew alike. When brewing as espresso, we recommend the following recipe: 19 grams dose weight 28-30 grams beverage weight 25-27 seconds 8-10 days off roast When brewing as batch brew, we recommend a 1:16 coffee to water ratio.
- Hearthside 2-Pound$45.25
Hearthside offers a rich, spicy and full-bodied cup - perfect for any darker roast lover! The components of this blend change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Currently, it is comprised of two really great coffees from Mexico and Honduras. It's great! Certified Organic.
- Nightfall (Decaf) 2-Pound$45.25
Nightfall (Decaf) is our year-round decaffeinated offering featuring a mellow, nutty and deeply satisfying cup. The components of this decaf change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Currently, it is comprised of a really great decaffeinated coffee from Huila, Colombia.
- Ecuador Juan Peña - Washed 2-Pound *Fresh In*$80.50Out of stock
This coffee comes from an award-winning coffee producer in Ecuador. Juan Peña is pushing the quality of coffee from Ecuador to new heights by sharing his expertise in agronomy & engineering with other local farmers. Although he does many experimental processes, this coffee is a more traditional washed-process offering. Look for flavors of blueberry, clementine & lilac. Try it alongside its sibling offering, our Ecuador Juan Peña - Typica - Anaerobic Natural, for a truly special tasting experience!
- Ecuador Juan Peña - Anaerobic Natural 2-Pound *Fresh In*$80.50Out of stock
This coffee comes from an award-winning coffee producer in Ecuador. Juan Peña is pushing the quality of coffee from Ecuador to new heights by sharing his expertise in agronomy & engineering with other local farmers. He does many experimental processes, such as this anaerobic natural processed coffee. Look for flavors of blackberry, blood orange & chocolate in the cup. Try it alongside its sibling offering, our Ecuador Juan Peña - Typica - Washed, for a truly special experience!
- Colombia Ruby Urbano 2-Pound *Fresh In*$61.25Out of stock
Ruby Urbano is the owner of El Diviso Farm and this particular lot is a single variety called Caturra. The Caturra variety is a naturally occurring mutation from the Red Bourbon variety. It has similar qualities to Red Bourbon, but offers a higher yield, is less susceptible to disease, and grows shorter, making it easier to harvest. We love its sweet-tart flavors of strawberry, peach & limeade with a big, winey body up front and a crisp, refreshing finish. This is a great example of an excellent washed Colombian coffee, perfect for enjoying either hot or cold!
- Colombia Manos Juntas - Pink Bourbon 2-Pound$58.50Out of stock
Manos Juntas is a Colombian micromill whose purpose is to simplify and streamline the process of producing natural-processed coffees, which have been steadily growing in popularity in the specialty coffee world. Look for sweet, tart flavors of pink lemonade, cranberry, marzipan and elderflower-like florals in this cup!
- Rwanda Shyira Washing Station 2-Pound$58.50Out of stock
- Burundi Businde Washing Station 2-Pound$56.00Out of stock
This is a great offering from our friends at exporter Higa Coffee. We have long enjoyed coffees from Burundi and are excited to offer this one for the second year now! We find notes of plum, honeydew & light toffee alongside a juicy, full body. Enjoy it hot or iced!
- Papua New Guinea Kindeng Mill 2-Pound$53.25Out of stock
This is the third year now that we've offered this delicious coffee! Natural process coffees from Papua New Guinea are not very common- And that makes this offering a real treat! This coffee is big & complex, with flavors of dark chocolate, strawberry & toffee.
5-Pound Coffee Bags
- Narrator 5-Pound$85.00Out of stock
Narrator is a timeless blend crafted to produce a chocolatey, nutty and full-bodied cup - a real crowd-pleaser! Designed to be very versatile in brewing, the components of this blend change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Certified Organic.
- Legend 5-Pound$90.00
Legend is a classic blend designed to offer a creamy and sweet, medium roast, coffee experience. The component coffees change based on seasonality (like all of our blends). It is designed to be very versatile - great for batch brew, espresso or cold brew alike. When brewing as espresso, we recommend the following recipe: 19 grams dose weight 28-30 grams beverage weight 25-27 seconds 8-10 days off roast When brewing as batch brew, we recommend a 1:16 coffee to water ratio.
MERCHANDISE
BCR Merchandise
- Bandana$15.00
Black with green lettering, this bandana features the BCR owl, wings outstretched, looking out over the night sky. Printed locally by Phenom Studio.
- Latte Socks$20.00
These one-of-a-kind, cotton, crew-style socks feature images of actual latte art pours from Backstory Baristas! One size fits most.
- Gold Beanie$25.00
- Everyday Stoneware Mug$20.00
We are really excited to offer this Everyday Stoneware Mug in collaboration with Created Co! Created Co is based around the idea that we have a responsibility to create good in the world. With this in mind, a portion of their sales goes to the nonprofit, charity:water, to help bring clean and safe water to developing countries. This stoneware mug is large, hefty and great for everyday use. Holds 16 ounces of delicious coffee. Hand wash recommended.
- Ceramic Mug$20.00
This smart-looking stoneware mug features an unglazed base and feels great in the hand - hefty, durable, and long-lasting. It features both our logo and the BCR owl flying over a riverbed with outstretched wings. Microwave safe and hand wash recommended. Holds 11 ounces of delicious coffee.
- Diner Mug$15.00
We are really excited to offer this diner mug in collaboration with Created Co! Created Co is based around the idea that we have a responsibility to create good in the world. With this in mind, a portion of their sales goes to the nonprofit, charity:water, to help bring clean and safe water to developing countries. This classic diner mug looks great while creating a sense of nostalgia. Hefty, durable, and long-lasting: just the way a diner mug should be. Holds 10 ounces of delicious coffee.
- 16-Ounce Travel Tumbler$35.00
We are really excited to offer this tumbler in collaboration with Created Co! The tumbler looks and feels great! Created Co is based around the idea that we have a responsibility to create good in the world. With this in mind, a portion of their sales goes to the nonprofit, charity:water, to help bring clean and safe water to developing countries. Holds 16 ounces of delicious coffee. From Created Co: " Created with 18/8 stainless steel, a double-walled design, and vacuum insulation because we’re going to keep your hot drinks hot and your cold drinks cold. Made for specialty coffee with heart and style.
- 12-Ounce Travel Tumbler$28.00Out of stock
We are really excited to offer this tumbler in collaboration with Created Co! The tumbler looks and feels great! Created Co is based around the idea that we have a responsibility to create good in the world. With this in mind, a portion of their sales goes to the nonprofit, charity:water, to help bring clean and safe water to developing countries. Holds 12 ounces of delicious coffee.
- Green Beanie$25.00
Perfect for all your winter activities, this cozy beanie features a woven patch with our BCR logo. Designed by Superwell Co-Creative.
- Bumper Sticker$3.00
Represent your favorite coffee brand around town in style!
- Stickers- Set of 4$1.00
Partner Merchandise
- Angel- Sacred Blossom Herbal Tea Blend 2oz Bag$15.00Out of stock
We are proud to serve this herbal blend from Sacred Blossom Farm in Mondovi, Wisconsin. Incorporating mints, lemon balm, nettles & milky oats with sweet apple fennel & elderberry, this tisane tastes great hot or iced! Caffeine-free.
- Dream- Sacred Blossom Herbal Tea Blend 2oz Bag$15.00Out of stock
This blend from Sacred Blossom Farm is intended to bring calm to your day or your bedtime routine. It combines California poppy with tulsi, lemon balm, anise hyssop, catnip, cornflower & the thin layer of inner-bark from sustainably harvested wild cherry trees, for a fragrant & flavorful floral experience. Caffeine-free.
- Tiger- Sacred Blossom Herbal Tea Blend 2oz Bag$15.00
This blend from Sacred Blossom Farm features adaptogens Tulsi (Holy Basil), ashwagandha, & ginseng, with lemongrass & hyssop bringing a delicious brightness to the cup. Caffeine-free.
- Spirit Tea Sunstone Black Gift Box$12.00Out of stock
A blend of full-bodied, low-astringency black teas from Southwestern China, Sunstone Black has notes of honey, dark cocoa & apricot. This 8-serving box is the perfect gift for a tea lover!
- Spirit Tea Kodama Sencha Green Gift Box$12.00Out of stock
This green tea is a blend of spring & summer harvests from Fukuoka, Japan. Known for big umami flavor, it features notes of toasted nori, sesame & honeydew. This 8-serving box is a perfect gift for the tea drinkers on your list!
- Spirit Tea Kodemari Matcha Gift Box$41.25
Gift the very same matcha we use behind the bar- or take it home for yourself! We love this matcha on its own or in a flavored latte, for its delicious notes of cherry blossom, sesame & toasted rice. Box contains 25 servings.
Brewing Equipment
- Aeropress$42.00
This unique brewing technology features both immersion and pressure to produce a tasty brew! Compact and lightweight, it is perfect for on-the-go brewing needs or your everyday cup at home.
- Aeropress Filters - Pack of 350$10.00
Pack of 350 specialized filters for the Aeropress.
- Chemex - 3 Cup Brewer$42.00
The Chemex Coffeemaker is a classic! It was designed by a chemist in 1941 and inspired by how liquids are filtered in a science lab. We love it for its design, ease of brewing and that it is both brewer and server in one. It's worth noting that it is the only piece of coffee equipment on display at the Museum of Modern Art. Because of the way the Chemex filter rests on top of the brewer, slow even draining takes place. This is because, as coffee drips into the lower chamber, air is displaced by pushing up the spout and past the filter.
- Chemex - 3 Cup Filters - Box of 100$10.50
The Chemex filter is a thick, folded paper filter that's designed for the Chemex Coffeemaker. This thicker paper helps to hold back oils and to create an even, steady flow for consistent and delicious results.
- Chemex - 6 Cup Brewer$47.00Out of stock
The Chemex Coffeemaker is a classic! It was designed by a chemist in 1941 and inspired by how liquids are filtered in a science lab. We love it for its design, ease of brewing and that it is both brewer and server in one. It's worth noting that it is the only piece of coffee equipment on display at the Museum of Modern Art. Because of the way the Chemex filter rests on top of the brewer, slow even draining takes place. This is because, as coffee drips into the lower chamber, air is displaced by pushing up the spout and past the filter. This is the 6-cup size, and is designed to brew up to 30 ounces of coffee. We offer both the Classic (with wooden collar) and Glass Handle version. It's a fun way to brew our coffees and it's easy to get consistent, delicious results! Requires Chemex Filters for proper brewing.
- Chemex - 6 Cup Filters - Box of 100$10.50
The Chemex filter is a thick, folded paper filter that's designed for the Chemex Coffeemaker. This thicker paper helps to hold back oils and to create an even, steady flow for consistent and delicious results. Pack of 100 pre-folded filter squares.
- Chemex Glass Lid$11.00
- Baratza Encore - Black$150.00Out of stock
The Baratza Encore provides consistently ground coffee for brew methods from espresso to French Press and everything in between. Straightforward controls make your daily routine simple and easy. Load up your hopper with your favorite beans, turn the hopper to the grind setting you want, switch the Baratza Encore on and let the precision conical burrs deliver consistent, quality ground coffee every time. Beyond a great coffee-making experience, the Encore lets you explore new coffee flavors – With 40 individual grind settings, you can find the perfect grind size for all brewing methods. The hopper can hold 8 ounces of whole beans, and the clear grounds bin has a fill line to indicate how much to grind. The Encore is intentionally designed to fit nicely under most kitchen cabinets without sacrificing power or quality. The Encore is a great entry level grinder! It delivers amazing grind quality at an approachable price point and is designed for years of use.
GRAB & GO
Bottled Beverages
- NorthStar Kombucha$5.00
Raw kombucha tea, in a selection of seasonal flavors
- WiscoPop Ginger Soda$3.50
- WiscoPop Cherry Soda$3.50
- WiscoPop Lemon Sparkling Water$2.25
- WiscoPop Lime Sparkling Water$2.25
- WiscoPop Ginger Sparkling Water$2.25
- Growler: Maple Standard$20.75
32oz reusable growler filled with our classic Maple Standard. Use this option to purchase your first growler. Return your used growler and save $2 on your next growler purchase, only in-store!
- Growler: Maple Standard w/Oat Milk$20.75
32oz reusable growler filled with our classic Maple Standard made with oat milk. Use this option to purchase your first growler. Return your used growler and save $2 on your next growler purchase, only in-store!
- Growler: Narrator Cold Brew$16.00
32oz reusable growler filled with our classic Narrator cold brew Use this option to purchase your first growler. Return your used growler and save $2 on your next growler purchase, only in-store!
G & G Food
- Chia Pudding Bowl- Butternut Almond$6.00
Chia pudding with oat milk, butternut squash puree, honey, almond & warm spices, served w/granola & dried cranberries. Contains almond.
- Yogurt Parfait- Spiced Apple$6.00
Creamy vanilla Greek yogurt layered w/spiced apple syrup, served w/granola & dried cranberries. Nut-free & gluten free.
- Ommie Snack- Apricot Chai$3.25
Vegan & allergy friendly: Free from nuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, gluten, dairy, egg & sesame.
- Ommie Snack- Cherry Chocolate$3.25
Vegan & allergy friendly: Free from nuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, gluten, dairy, egg & sesame.
- Ommie Snack- Pineapple Coconut$3.25
Vegan & allergy friendly: Free from nuts, soy, wheat, gluten, dairy, egg & sesame.
- Ommie Snack- Lemon Poppyseed$3.25
Vegan & allergy friendly: Free from nuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, gluten, dairy, egg & sesame.
- Dirty Chips$2.00
Sunday | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Monday | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Tuesday | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Wednesday | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Thursday | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Friday | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Saturday | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Coffee with character.
528 N. Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401