A fresh cup of hot coffee sitting on a rustic wooden counter with beautiful latte art

PRIOR LAKE · MINNESOTA

We roast the beans. You enjoy the morning.

We didn't set out to run a massive operation. We just wanted a proper cup of coffee in Prior Lake. Every single batch is roasted right here in small runs, served alongside fresh pastries baked in-house at dawn.

  • In-house roasted beans
  • Open daily 11 AM - 11 PM
  • Freshly baked at dawn
A close-up of roasted coffee beans sitting in a warm wooden bowl

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We roast in small batches because we actually care.

Honestly, we got tired of over-roasted, bitter coffee that tasted like charcoal. So we bought a small commercial roaster, set up shop in Prior Lake, and started experimenting. We burnt more than a few batches early on, but we finally got it right.

Now, we source single-origin beans directly from farms we trust. We roast them light to medium to let the natural flavors of the cherry shine through. No burnt beans, no shortcuts. Just clean, vibrant coffee that tastes exactly like coffee should.

Freshly Brewed & Baked

What we're pulling and baking today. Simple, fresh, and made from scratch in Prior Lake.

  • White ceramic cup filled with hot drip coffee on a dark counter

    House Pour (Drip)

    Our signature medium roast blend. Bright, clean, with notes of milk chocolate and stone fruit.

  • A white mug with detailed latte art sitting on a saucer

    Flat White

    Double shot of our house espresso with perfectly velvety steamed microfoam.

  • Croissant pastry with fresh berries and coffee on a table

    Wild Berry Danish

    Flaky, buttery pastry dough layered with rich cream cheese and sweet local berries.

  • A fresh breakfast sandwich on a plate with a fork and knife

    Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich

    Toasted house-made sourdough, soft scrambled eggs, sharp cheddar, and thick-cut bacon.

FROM CHERRY TO CUP

How we do things around here

It is not rocket science, but we don't skip steps.

  1. Ethical Sourcing

    We source green beans from farms that pay actual living wages to their pickers.

  2. Small-Batch Roasting

    We roast twice a week in Prior Lake to keep every single bag incredibly fresh.

  3. The Perfect Grind

    Ground fresh for every single cup using professional-grade flat burr grinders.

  4. The Pour

    Water at exactly 202 degrees, poured with patience to extract all the natural sweetness.

Need a bag of our beans for home?

We bag our signature house roast every Tuesday. Grab a bag next time you're in, or let us grind it for your home setup.

What the locals say

  • “Honestly, the best flat white south of the river. And the sourdough breakfast sandwich is huge. I end up working here half the weekend.”
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    Marcus

    Prior Lake Regular

  • “They roast their own beans and you can actually taste the difference. No bitter burnt taste like the chain shops. Plus, the staff remembers your name.”
    A woman with glasses smiling warmly in a cafe

    Sarah

    Daily Commuter