Specialty coffee in Minneapolis, MN.
Minneapolis, MN runs a confident specialty scene: 34 cafés and roasters on Roasters, anchored by serious local roasting and a steady stream of openings the community keeps an eye on.
Minneapolis, MN in context
Regionally, Minneapolis, MN is #35 among 1,217 cities in the Americas. Scenes of a similar size elsewhere in the region include Bogota (37), Halifax (34) and Monterrey (30).
Ranked joint #21 nationally, Minneapolis, MN holds <1% of the specialty coffee listed in the USA, about 34 times the median city. Its closest neighbours in the ranking are Oakland, CA, just ahead with 36, and San Antonio, TX, just behind with 33.
Globally, Minneapolis, MN has more specialty cafés on Roasters than 97% of the 3,601 cities in the app.
Because Minneapolis, MN passes the 30-café mark, Roasters also publishes 8 themed guides for it, linked below.
Finding the best coffee in Minneapolis, MN
Good specialty coffee in Minneapolis, MN tends to come from small, owner-run places: a short menu, beans roasted within the last few weeks, and someone behind the bar who can tell you where they were grown. The community has found 34 such spots so far.
A quick test for any café in Minneapolis, MN: ask what is on filter today. A specialty bar will name the origin, the process and often the producer, and brew it to order.
- Roast dates within the last few weeks
- Beans for sale to brew at home
- Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
- Baristas who can talk through the menu
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Questions about coffee in Minneapolis, MN
How many specialty coffee shops are there in Minneapolis, MN?
Roasters currently lists 34 cafés and roasters in Minneapolis, MN, added and reviewed by the community. That is <1% of all specialty listings in the USA.
Which city in the USA has the most specialty coffee?
New York, NY leads with 401 cafés. Minneapolis, MN ranks joint #21 of 931 cities with 34 cafés.
Which cities in the Americas have a similar-sized coffee scene?
By café count on Roasters, the closest matches outside the USA are Bogota, Colombia (37), Halifax, Canada (34) and Monterrey, Mexico (30).
Are there themed coffee guides for Minneapolis, MN?
Yes, 8. Roasters publishes themed guides for cities with at least 30 specialty cafés (plus curated surf, cycling and running cities), and Minneapolis, MN qualifies.
Are reviews of cafés in Minneapolis, MN written by real people?
Every review on Roasters is written by a community member who visited the café. No algorithmic ranking and no paid placements.
Does the Roasters app cost anything?
The app and the full café map are free. Roasters Pro is an optional upgrade with advanced filters, unlimited lists and other power features.
Can I add a café in Minneapolis, MN to Roasters?
Yes. Anyone can submit a café or roaster. Submissions are reviewed before going live to keep the listings in Minneapolis, MN focused on specialty coffee.
