The vibes of this coffee shop are great. The outside of the building is very misleading. My first impression of the place was that it was going to be a dinky little coffee shop with some diner food, but I was wrong! It was very trendy on the inside with a very clear "trendy city" atmosphere. There is a large space with plenty of spaces to sit. I got a hot black coffee with sweetened condensed milk, and it was great. I have never seen sweetened condensed milk as a flavor option and I will definitely go back to get it again because I loved it! It wasn't the only good option, either. Most of the syrups are made in house and the barista recommends the vanilla syrup which is made with real Madagascar vanilla beans in house. The barista was very friendly and answered all of my questions enthusiastically. Bob's Java Hot is a great place to get a hot coffee on a cold day. It's in a great location and has exceptional service. I will be going again! read more

Super cute and vibey little corner shop, unfortunately not very great coffee. I liked the motorcycle themed decor. I especially loved the garage door, as it was amazing to sit at a table in the AC but also be basking in the sun. The barista was very kind and friendly. My partner got an arnie palmer, and their drink was tasty and refreshing. My drink, the cherry pie latte, was disappointing. I'm not sure if their espresso just isn't very strong, or if they forgot to put the shot in the drink, but it tasted like flavored milk. I'd be willing to come here again for non espresso drinks, but I want my coffee to taste like coffee! read more

Stopped by on a Saturday morning on my way back from a workout. I decided to support my local coffee shops. Very chill vibes for a Saturday morning. They have pastries and a pretty detailed coffee list. There's seating if you want to chill but got my coffee to go and continued on my walk. Will be back! read more

Bob's Java Hut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Good coffee good people good ambiance - would definitely recommend for anyone grabbing a cup of coffee or need somewhere to come and do some work! read more

Bob's Java Hut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

After visiting the Tulip House, we were looking for a new coffee place to try. Bobs did not disappoint. They have a lot of unique offerings beyond just your normal coffee/espresso. I ordered a dark chocolate iced mocha, but I think I got a Mexican chocolate mocha. I was trying to decide between the two, so just went with it and it was delicious. In the bakery case, we noticed a cookie that looked too good to pass up. It was a peanut butter cup cookie. It was amazing. Besides the mix up in drink, the only other negative is the parking is horrible with only on-street parking. There might have been an event going on across the street that contributed to it though. I would recommend parking off of Lyndale a few blocks and enjoy the walk vs trolling for parking. read more

Bob's Java Hut - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

LOVE their coffee. They make their own syrups with real natural ingredient, not the Tofrani with fake colors and flavors. My recent favorite is the raspberry. Added to the iced latter the flavoring adds a very subtle nuance of sweetness, letting the coffee stay a forward flavor. I was in at end of day recently and was hit with the fresh scent of cardamom. She told me it was the Chai spice she was grinding up for the house made Chai. Yummmm read more

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Super cute coffee shop! The garage door wasn't open when I went but I overheard someone talking about how nice it is to sit by the garage when they open it. I had an iced vanilla latte and it was delicious! read more

Bob's Java Hut - Iced Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

What happened to the friendly barrister that made a great coffee, that cared about the customers? Ambiance is still good..but.....

I randomly stopped her and have to say the location, and parking options are wonderful. I can see if it's busy parking may be rough although it was busy inside with not a lot of people parked close -- guess people who live close who enjoy the vibe. There was a bit of a line and the barista was exceptionally chatty and took a long time with the couple in front of me. Unsure if she knew them or if she is that friendly to everyone. While she was friendly with me she was much less lingering on being personable and quickly moved me through the line. The options of food were limited and only brownies, pretzels, and two sandwich options were available (provolone and turkey or a ham). I would say my lack of stars is related to wanting better alt food options for non meat eaters. I got the miel iced and a jalapeño cheddar pretzel. The coffee was delicious -- a bit sweet but I could taste the real ingredients and had a hard time stopping drinking it! The combo was spectacular. The pretzel was extremely hot which I was warned or, and filled with cheese. It was tasty and got me through although I'm unsure if order it again -- as it's a lot of things i tend to avoid. Overall for a quick coffee I might stop here again if in the area. My reluctance is due to potentially not being a "quick" kinda coffee shop and the lack of food options for alt eaters. The inside decor was centered around vehicles and seating inside was abundant and mostly full with cute boards for the local community to engage in activities. read more

Service and iced matcha latte were fantastic. The seating is uncomfortable and very cold in there.

Stop letting dogs jump up and put their paws on the barista counter!!! That's so nasty!! I get that baristas don't want to reprimand customers, but for every dog owner who lets their dog jump up on surfaces in a food service establishment, there are 10 normal customers who think it's gross and don't say anything about it The coffee here is good and it's a bright and spacious environment! And dogs are so cute!!!!! I grew up with dogs my whole life and I love seeing dogs in public!! But please just stop them from putting their paws up on the counter!! I saw it happen twice today and nobody said anything or even sanitize the counter afterwards!!! Madness!!! read more

Excellent service, order was exactly as we wanted. Sat outside, clean and plenty of room. Coffees were awesome, we had to order a cook, it was as delicious as it looked. Great selection. read more

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This is my regular go-to coffee spot and normally I love it....however, today when I went not only was the service bad but my drink (which I always order Carmel white mocha with oat milk) was TERRIBLE and at almost $7 a cup I'm not happy at all I don't know who the new guy is but maybe give him MORE training on making the drinks and in customer service!! read more

I tried Bob's recently when I decided I didn't feel like walking to one of my other local favs, and I'm so glad I did. I got the berry mocha, iced, which was a strawberry mocha that day. Delicious! It was refreshing, tasted great, and the coffee itself was so good. It is also such a cute shop! The window was open so that you could enjoy the breeze and views. I could totally see myself working from here someday! read more

Bob's Java Hut - Berry Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The chaos cookie was so yummy but the cashier forgot to mention that there were walnuts in it. Thankfully I am not allergic but made me concerned for other costumers who may be. Also the milk was burned in the flat white. read more

I'm a biiiiiig fan of Bob's!! As an uptown resident, Bob's is my go-to coffee shop. The vibe is very chill inside, there's always people working or meeting friends for coffee. Sometimes people bring their dogs in too! Bob's is my favorite place to bring a book to enjoy with my coffee and a pastry, which are both very delicious of course! Definitely check out Bob's if your looking for a comfy local coffee shop! read more

Bob's Java Hut - My fav drink, a miel with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I went here to do some work on my laptop on a late Thursday afternoon and it wasn't crowded and there wasn't a huge wait. I ordered a large vanilla latte and found a spot at a large high table. They had a few different kinds of seating options - counter, small table, high tables. It was pretty quiet overall, there weren't a lot of people talking but they did have good music playing. The windows were all fogged up because of the snow and cold but I can see how on a clear day it would be a really nice spot if you like people watching. The coffee itself was pretty good! I think I'll definitely be coming back here a lot. read more

Haven't been there in a while but I'm so glad to see they are still there. Great coffee, service(quick and efficient) and the atmosphere is THE best I've ever experienced in a coffee house. The staff is friendly and so are the customers. Outside seating is great. I love that there are spaces, on the street, reserved for motorcycles. Prices, for a coffee house of this caliber, are inexpensive. I used to live in the neighborhood and Bob's became my go to. Thank you. read more

A group of friends went to Lyndale to grab dinner and was looking for a place to sit and talk. You would think in such a hipster area that would be easy, think again. We walked a couple blocks and stumbled across the gem Bobs Java Hut. Upon entry it has the feel of a throwback gas station that has been merged with a modern cafe with a twist of biker bar. Gritty, eclectic and fun are words I would use to festive this place. It has ample seating with a couple group clusters and some fantastic coffee drinks. Our group can vouch for chai and vanilla latte, a Mexican mucha and a bevy of iced drinks. They also have great drip and our over and use B and A one of The Twin Cities best toasters to provide good beans. The staff was fun, our hostess gave us killer drinks but a tour of the greater area and coming from California I would use this place as a work spot and connecting point if I didn't live in the burbs. Check out Bobs, it will deliver read more

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My local coffee shop, one of the most authentic spots in the 55408. Fun ambience, delicious coffee, and great people. Alycia and Andy are simply the best -- they're the type of people who know my order once I walk through the door. One star deduction for mgmt - for everything I've seen, never saw the owner once. But, still one of my favorite places in the twin cities for coffee. read more

This is a great coffee shop! It has many options for drinks and many unique flavors that caribou does not offer. It also plays chill music that someone made on a playlist. There is decent parking around the corner. The prices are very reasonable! Service is fast! read more

One of my favorite coffee shops! I overlooked it for so long but finally tried it a few months ago and I haven't looked back. Their drinks are delicious every time, and their Miel is probably my favorite that I've had in the area. There's never too much of a wait, if any, and all of the baristas have been great! They also have a big garage door style window that they open when it's nice out, which makes it even more of a lovely chill vibe. 10/10 would recommend! read more

A biker coffee shop? Sign me up! Stop by during the weekend to check out all the bikes lined up and for some friendly conversation with some rad folks! Delicious java drinks named after motorcycle parts, chrome detailing, and a super cool atmosphere complete with the sound of revving engines and the smell of exhaust. *swoon* They have remodeled since my last visit and the space looks so great and modern. This place was my go to back in the day for evening studying and java and it looks like this is still the case! Also awesome is the garage door in the front that opens up to let fresh air in and allow for some great people watching. Love love love. Try the carburetor! read more

Bob's Java Hut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Nice Ambience and perfect for working while getting some awesome coffee. Tried their Gibraltar (Cortado like drink). Not disappointed. Down: espressos blend wasn't strongly enough. If you're there in the neighborhood, stop by and unwind. Perfect for a weekend morning. Tip: This place is few blocks away from Galactic pizza. Tried their pizza? If not, there is your lunch spot. read more

Bob's Java Hut - Strait of Gibraltar? Makes me wonder who coined this drink. Gibraltar a.k.a Cortado. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great local coffee place. Best dirty Chai I've ever had, honestly. Good, welcoming environment and perfectly sassy baristas

Came here after lunch today. I used to live very close to this place earlier but had never been here before. First thing that strikes you is their love for Motorcycles. The decor has lots of Twin Cities Motor racing history including mini installations. The coffee is also good.The internet is fast and spacious seating is available outside and inside. read more

Bob's Java Hut - My 16 ounce Dark Roast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Consistently the best iced chai I've ever had, hands down. Bob's attracts all kinds of people, and it's a great spot to sit and people-watch. Baristas are friendly and the service is quick. My only complaint is that I no longer live in Uptown and have to drive the 25 minutes there and back each week to get my fix, and I suppose I can't blame Bob's for that one. read more

2 pm: Enter Bob's Java Hut to do some work. Order a latte. 2:03 pm: Get latte, unpack laptop, and start working. 2:05 pm: Several people bring their puppies into Bob's. 2:06 pm: Puppies start playing with each other. Cuteness overload begins. Distracted. 2:35 pm: People and puppies leave. I "replace" them with videos of dogs greeting their owners who have returned home from war. Coffee is now gone. 3:30 pm: Leave coffee shop without doing any work and wanting a puppy. Coolest biker coffee shop ever. read more

Bob's Java Hut - Puppies being puppies. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Finding a cafe with free wi-fi can be a challenge in Chicago, but this isn't apparently as much of an issue in Minneapolis....thanks to Bob's Java Hut! This was the perfect atmosphere for Sarah P and I to get some yelping done, quiet enough to jump on a conference call (well perhaps not quiet for everyone else once we started the call) and they happen to make a very tasty non-fat iced latte with sugar free raspberry syrup! And yes, It's all about the raspberry syrup! read more

I'm loving how casual, unassuming, and vaguely alternative this place is. It's located in an old garage under a tattoo parlor, and the vibe is basically what you'd expect from that description. The music is alternative rock that makes me nostalgic, and the retro biker interior is a nice change. Drink prices are cheap too! 3.75 for a latte, iirc. I had the Mexican mocha with light syrup, and was not disappointed. It was pretty quiet and good for working, too. Check this place out if you want to support an independent local coffee house with a fun vibe. read more

I've lived in a number of different neighborhoods in Minneapolis, and I must say that Uptown is the worst for coffee shops. It isn't that there aren't a metric shitload of them, it is that they are usually staffed and patronized by pretentious hipsters. Bob's is far more laid back, and much like the strange books from the 80's, you can choose your own adventure. Get a drink and lurk in the back on your laptop, or wander out front to converse with the folks that are lingering around the place. Do whatever you like, you'll get nary a sideways glance or disgusted sigh. I spend a lot of time on my motorcycle, and having a welcoming place to warm up on a cool evening just a few blocks from home is a fantastic way to end a ride. Good selection of teas and most coffee drinks I've had there are nicely prepared. I have no idea if they make the cookies in-house or buy them in, but I've had a few and they are consistently good. Bonus point for making lamps out of vintage motorcycle headlights. read more

Bob's Java Hut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Awful customer service. Tacit response to my 'good morning'. I ordered an Americano (1:1 shot espresso:hot H2O) and a small was $1.75. The lady behind the counter was so unpleasant, didn't even bother asking for the change that was never offered. i SO wanted to make her the object of heartfelt invective, but I took a deep breath instead. i came because the place looked novel, and honestly, it sort of reminded me of all the fun, bohemian-type cafes that are strewn throughout the great city of Portland. And so in I came, even doing a 180 to get here. Not only did the customer service stink, but the americano's espresso was honestly expressionless.... no flavor!!! What beans does this place use? read more

Love the garage doors! Even when you sit inside, you feel like you are outside. Coffee was great, the Mexican Mocha and Cold Press Coffee were some of the best I have had, They allow dogs inside and out, service is super friendly, and the crowd is diverse. The only downside is the bathroom. I totally get that the bathroom is not a big deal as many of the regulars are Harley driving bikers who probably don't care but for me, the picky bathroom person, I didn't like it. I will try to not use it next time. Cookies were yummy, Internet was a little slow but all in all, this is going to be a new fave coffee shop of mine. Pack up your pooch, go potty before you leave home, and go enjoy some coffee at Bob's. read more

Bob's Java Hut - Love the open garage door windows!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

One of my favorite places to kick it on a breezy afternoon, Bob's Java Hut is home to bikers and so much more. Despite their meager food offerings, Bob's makes a fierce cup, and always has a tattered chair and chipped up table upon which to partake. My favorite place to sit when I'm sipping solo is their nifty metal bar and squishy bar stools. I tend to get a lot of homework done on these perches. There is also a barista whose name I don't know that always plays really good music. If it's a dude behind the counter and you've never heard anything like what is on, chances are that's the guy. The reason I love Bob's Java Hut so much is because they have a garage door that acts as a wall-sized window, and when the weather changes it can be rolled up or down accordingly. It also makes for a great people watching zone. read more

Bob's Java Hut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Visiting from Southern California, this place was recommended highly by my friends in the Twin Cities. Calming environment with a decent cup of coffee and a lovely place to get some writing done. The barista is friendly and the place is "coffee shop" clean. I'm feeling it. read more

Pros: - carry Patisserie 46 bakery items - they open up the garage door window walls in the nice weather - a neat reasonable selection of drinks - great work space for those on a laptop - cool décor - biker coffee bar Cons: - sometimes very loud due to last bullet point read more

I write this review a bit heavy-heartedly: I'm beginning invisalign treatment soon, which means no more sitting around sipping casually on a coffee for the foreseeable future. So, I'll start with the take-home: Go to Bob's, keep them busy and open until I'm able to return. I beg you. First thing's first, the coffee here is top notch. Excellent espresso drinks, chai latte is spot on, and that's 90% of what I care about. Service is great, but not coached-to-upsell and in-your-face. The clientelle is a pretty good representation of uptown: you'll get your college kids, your burnouts, your homeless, and the occasional MLM scammer (Side note: Forex trading is just about the easiest way to lose money, and MLM is a close second - so don't buy into the Forex MLM scam I saw a lady pitching the last time I came in). Plenty of outlets (pro tip, the large, orange, epoxy-topped table has a long power strip underneath it). The only complaint I have, and I honestly had to think about it, is that the baked goods can be a bit picked-over by the time you get there - if you're a night owl like myself. That said, the baked goods are also excellent, so this is really just a complaint made in order to have at least one thing in the "Cons" category. I'm not saying everybody will love Bob's as much as I do, but anybody who likes coffee should at least give it a shot. read more

I am not nearly cool enough to hang out here, but they don't seem to mind. Super friendly staff. Super yummy miels. Super cool music mix. Super kitschy fireplace video playing on the big screen. I kind of have a crush on the old dude with the moustache and beret who was there tonight, but don't tell him. I am pretty sure that he is cooler than I am too! read more

Bob's Java Hut - love this "fireplace"! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Bob's Java Hut is the kind of place where leather is ubiquitous, cigarettes dangle from mouths and the java-slinging barista casually says "Well that fu*$kin' sucks because it's YOUR deal, not mine," to a customer known by name. In other words, I love it here. The coffee's good, the chai's good and they have hummus & pita, a coffee house must for this incessantly hungry girl. (Has Bethenny bought the rights to that book title yet?) Anyhow, the absolute best thing Bob's has to offer is the combination of fresh air and WiFi in the summertime. The front window opens like a garage door (or is it a garage door? You'd think I'd know by now...) meaning you get a breeze while you browse. It's the greatest. read more

Really enjoyed this spot! I went with my standard macchiato and their house Mexican Mocha. The macchiato was a bit sharp, overall still good. Mexican Mocha didn't have the heat of many I've tried, but again overall pretty good. Staff is friendly, music was a great change from the usual, folksy, boring background sound; who would have thought I would hear No Doubt and LCD Soundsystem in one stop? Looking forward to the next visit! read more

Bob's Java Hut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota