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Coffee is one of the most popular beverages on the planet, as it’s enjoyed morning, noon, and night by millions. People go and have a cup of coffee. Sometimes they bring their laptop to get some work done or meet friends and catch up over coffee. Coffee shops are even used for first dates.
That said, it is surprising how hard it can be to find a good coffee shop. Here are three of the best coffee shops to sit and chill in Rochester, Minnesota.
Cafe Steam
This one-of-a-kind coffee shop can actually be found in four Rochester locations. With two locations on South Broadway, another on 2nd Street SW, and a fourth on 4th Street SW, there is a Cafe Steam easily accessible to everyone.
Cafe Steam takes coffee brewing to the next level. Highly trained baristas work with the finest ingredients to create an almost magical experience. They have the traditional coffee, espresso, cappuccino, and latte on the menu. Their baristas also brew interesting espresso-based drinks like their Flat White, Pour Over, and Chemex.
The cafe has ten different teas they brew to order, from White Peony to Imperial Dark, and everything in between (like Golden Turtle and Valley Peak). Coffees, teas, lattes, and more can be served hot or over ice.
For a truly exceptional flavor experience, try one of their signature drinks like the Shakerato, which is three shots of espresso mixed with Turbinado sugar, then poured over a rocks glass. Taste the orient in their Spiced Thai Coffee: a combination of espresso, drip coffee, and sweetened condensed milk flavored with cinnamon, cardamom, and clove.
Bravo Espresso
This family-owned coffee shop has been pleasing patrons in Rochester for 28 years. You’ll find them on South Broadway downtown, in the Shops at University Square, serving up all your favorite coffees, teas, cappuccinos, and espressos.
Take a break from shopping and relax over a delicious, fresh-brewed beverage that is sure to get you back browsing the shops in no time.
Lumen Coffee
Lumen Coffee is a classic coffee shop with two locations in Rochester — 55th Street NW and South Broadway. Traditional drip coffee and freshly brewed teas are served up with delicious, locally made pastries and sandwiches.
This coffee shop also offers adventurous options like Miel, Mocha Bianca, and Americano Bianco. Lumen Coffee also provides you with an exciting “Specialty” tea menu that includes London Fog, Lavender Floral Fog, and a White Raspberry Chai tea, among others.
There, you will be presented with a variety of milkshakes and frappes, such as regular strawberry and a Matcha Frappe. With over twenty flavored syrups to choose from, you can jazz up your coffee, tea, or latte your way.
At Lumen Coffee, you can choose from the “Specialty” latte menu featuring flavors like Fluffernutter, Almond Butter, Honey Lavender, and more. Machiatto, espresso, and cappuccino are all served up hot and brewed to order.
With so many choices for coffee, it’s good to know where to go for a good cup. Next time you crave a decent coffee and want to chill out, visit one of these three venues. Your taste buds will thank you.
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