Stopped in for a coffee on a Friday morning at the recommendation of a nearby business owner and I…read morewas not disappointed! The space itself is HUGE with tons of seating - I was in shock. My friend described the coziness of it as "your grandma's house". We got in line right in time because it filled up right after we ordered. They have tons of coffee and tea options as well as baked goods and hot food of the day items (quiche, frittata, etc). They also do beer and wine and had a solid tap selection. I had the dovetail latte and my friend had an iced vanilla latte and we both loved our coffees. They also have a small craft and trinket section from local sellers which was so cool and made the space feel so homey. It was so good we ended up doing back later that weekend as well. Recommend if you're in the area!

Great coffee shop in Duluth! Plenty of seating area to read, study, or chat with a friend. I…read moreenjoyed their little gift shop area with beautiful creative items. Coffee was tasty as well! Make sure to check it out if you're in the area!

Stopped in for a beverage while walking around the Lincoln Park area with a friend over the…read moreweekend. I've had coffee from here a few times before and have always loved my drink - their seasonal items are Always fun. It was pretty full on a Friday morning but the line was short and moved quickly. I ended up mixing it up and getting a matcha latte which was flavored perfectly and not overly sweet. The space itself is so bright and open and in the coolest building with multiple other shops. You can enjoy your order at a table inside, walk around the various stores, or take it to go and hop around the area as so many new spots have opened up.

Had a great take out experience here. Excellent coffee (they love whole milk which is a huge plus)…read moreand if that's even possible, even better pastries. They have a good selection of chilled canned drinks as well plus some food items like yogurt. The space is wonderfully diverse in terms of seating. They had the front window open to the street where you can sit. Inside is an area where people can sit with their kids. The service was very friendly and helpful. The vibe is warm and very welcoming. Know that their baked goods come from Duluth Best Bread which does not always deliver like after a holiday. Parking in a small lot behind the building or on the street.

A gentle morning with my boyfriend over a cappuccino, the sunlit streets of Duluth…read more On-site coffee bean roasting and grinding technology makes your cappuccino even more perfect.

I've been here a couple times on the recommendation of my barista friends, doesn't disappoint! I am…read morea latte girl and I have enjoyed the maple latte hot and iced. Personally I could go for more maple in it, but I like them sweet. Lots of little bites and merch/mugs to look at (or buy). I like the dark interior aesthetic, it goes really nicely with the wooden shelves and potted plants they've got goin on. Small space but I believe the cafe part is right next door. Also apparently dogs are allowed.

Amazing coffee hand-crafted by locals!…read more I really liked my coffee and the person who made it was a mast crafter. The menu is all amazing and this will be my new go-to spot for local coffee in the area! Easy access from the walking trails and the shops and lots of open space to sit and talk with friends.

3.5 - Stopped here on a Monday morning and were greeted immediately. I got a cold brew with white…read morechocolate and cold foam which was good. Not bitter and not overly sweet. My friend has a white chocolate latte and said it was "meh". We both got a blueberry scone with lemon drizzle but the lemon flavor was non-existent and the drizzle wasn't visible so I feel like maybe it was missing. The scone had good texture but not much flavor. For $13 it seemed a bit steep in price.

Nice atmosphere, good coffee, friendly service, and dog friendly. Dogs enjoyed pup cups and we…read moreenjoyed the vanilla bourbon caramel latte and apple cinnamon latte with almond milk.

Delicious drinks. Very cozy atmosphere. I tried the almond pasty and wow! Perfect morning treat.read more

Stopped in on a Saturday around noon. They still had lots of options! The ham and cheese croissant…read moremust be popular/ there was only one left! I saw they have frozen pretzels- which is perfect because I didn't want to eat it right now. I got two of those to go. I also got a blueberry danish for my husband- he approved! And two loaves of bread- the cheese curd and the rosemary onion in the one pound option. (They have a two pound and it's huge!) We enjoyed the bread toasted with butter and for avocado toast during the week. They offered to slice the rosemary onion bread but not the cheese curd- there's something about the cheese curd that they said they don't slice it. I can't remember. But it's fine/ we sliced our own. The pecan rolls and the cinnamon rolls looked amazing but I'm more of a savory gal. The shop was super cute. They have a sourdough class coming up. They have coffees and couches. Bathrooms for customers. Some merchandise for sale. They even have a monthly club where you can pick up or have your items delivered to you! Wow! I wish I lived in the area just for this bakery. I enjoyed reading about the business on their website/ two brothers!

This cozy shop had truly awesome pastries. We went carb crazy to load up for our day of…read moreexploration, getting a pecan roll, cinnamon roll, almond croissant, and chocolate almond croissant. Their frangipane was perfection. My husband had a drip coffee, too, and really enjoyed it. This place really lived up to the hype.

Back Alley is one of the best local coffee finds. They use beans from Underwood Coffee, a local…read moreroaster, and the quality really shows in every drink. The cortado was one of the best I've had in a long time, and their house-made syrups are all super flavorful and unique. The space is fantastic, comfy seating, a great patio setup, and surf store with local products for sale. It's the kind of place you can hang out for hours. Jared is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, which makes every visit even better. A true neighborhood gem. Parking is literally in the back alley and there are lots of spots.

Excellent coffee and chai with a smooth, robust flavor. The cozy atmosphere makes it an ideal…read moreplace to connect with others or get some work done!

We love Va Bene. The enclosed solarium is perfect with a beautiful view of Lake Superior…read more Try the Peach Bellini, it is a delight. I confess, I almost always order the Gnocchi with Gorgonzola cream sauce. I add shrimp and mushrooms. Little pillows of heaven. Awesome. Next time I am going to order another dish as my husband's choices have been stellar too. And don't skip dessert. The cannelloni is delicious and the gelato amazing too. You can even pick 2 flavors. Service is friendly and fun.

What a wonderful dinner this evening! Maddie was our waitress on the Grotto and was so helpful with…read morequestions and menu choices. We enjoyed the best old fashioned before dinner and were not rushed at all to order our food. We did order a beet salad and a Caesar salad and both were great choices. The beet salad was the better one for me. It had just enough balsamic dressing without drowning the ingredients. For entrees, we ordered the rigatoni with the spicy red sauce and sausage added as recommended by Maddie, our waitress, and the butternut squash, candied pancetta herb pasta with pecans. Both pastas were very good. The butternut squash pasta had a few too many whole pecans, but had excellent flavor. For dessert we shared a lemon gelato with sugar cookie. That was the BEST! We sat in the Grotto area with a gorgeous view of Superior. Beautiful night to be seated there. This is a restaurant not to miss if you are in the Duluth area. But make your reservation or you may miss out.

A good mix of coffee and pastries. I only needed coffee but they did have available. It's on a busy…read morestreet and I missed it since the trees were in the way. But I stopped in for some coffee. I ordered the Foglifter and it tasted very good.

Great coffee, food, staff, and vibes. I come here at least once a week. It's nice to find an actual…read morelocal coffee shop that feels like a local coffee shop and not a corporate wasteland. Lots of local art and music; it's a great space to get some writing, reading, or thinking done. Side note, their pastries are AMAZING. Highly recommend the mochi cafe and whatever coffee cake they're doing that day (they mix up the flavors on the coffee cake). And for breakfast, the trout caper bagel is to die for.