By far my favorite coffee shop in Central Minnesota! One of…read morethe most important features of a coffee shop is the atmosphere, and The Local Blend does not disappoint! Mixing a tasteful blend of tradition and contemporary with wooden tables and chairs with brightly painted walls and their distinct "cosmic" mugs, enjoying a talk with a friend or focusing to study for that next exam has never been more enjoyable! Their coffee and tea selections are varied with local, organic blends that never fail to impress me! I specifically recommend their cold brew, whatever roast is available, with a touch of milk on a hot summer day! Finally, their pastries and food selections are always changing, with a steadfast dedication to incorporating local bakeries and baking scones, cakes, and other treats in-house. The almond croissants from Backwards Bread Baking Co. are to die for! You will not be disappointed with this quintessential Central Minnesotan local, organic coffee shop!

Wide selection of drinks and food items .. this is a place we have frequented for 15 plus years and…read moreusually not disappointed. Today the Cafe au lait was delicious however our Almond Croissant had to be days old as needed to be carved up to eat. I would recommend sticking with their in house scones or muffins. The croissant is from an outside bakery and I have had direct from them.. when purchased direct these are delicious.

I stopped in on a trip up for my St Cloud Trifecta visits. The beer was good and the tap room…read morecomfortable. I had a small flight of Dark Addiction, Lemon Fresh and Maibock. Also picked up a tacker sign for friends. None of the beers wowed me but they certainly weren't bad. Definitely worth the stop if yo're in the area, cheers.

Quick trip to a cute college town brought me to this fun place to grab a drink! I gravitate more…read moretowards sour beers and was happy to see they had an orange pineapple one which was a delight! Plenty of other options as well if you're not into that type. Literally a wall full! Staff was friendly and the ultimate win was indoor and outdoor seating. Friday's are a bit busier so try and get their earlier if you want a good seat and parking spot. Otherwise plenty of standing areas as well. Wish I would have bought a crawler to go! Will be back! Another bonus was the food truck outside if you want a quick bite with your drink!

Wonderful little shop serving up great drinks and pastries. Loved the inclusive vibes and beverage…read moreselection. Also, SK beans!

$40 after tip for 2 adults - 2 house special coffees, 2 quiche, 1 scone & 1 rye peach cake…read more Service was quick, tho they initially forgot the scone... you order at the counter, take the showcase items with you, pick up coffee in the pick up area & they bring kitchen items to your table. You bus the table. There is a 5% fee for fair wages/Healthcare & such, a pretty standard fee in the area it seems. There is no charge for credit card/discount for cash. The coffee is delish, the environment welcoming & all baked goods were tasty, & the flavors were interesting- tho the peach cake was slightly over on the bottom. It stays busy! As they run out of an item, like the quiche of the day, it's quickly replaced with a new item - without interruption. Note: they make a mean quiche

Recently had a business meeting and we choose to meet at District for some chat over a coffee here…read more I really loved the aesthetic inside and found the layout to be perfect for a coffee shop. There were a few spots for people to meet, places for smaller groups, and room for students or workers to et up their laptops and hangout! The aesthetic inside was very nice to the eye as well. Nice colors, and a very modern and cozy feel. The service wasn't out of this world, but there wasn't anything to complain about either. The were responsive and attentive. I had their dark roast drip coffee of the day, and it was fantastic. The menu was quite appealing and I would love to try out their breakfast options when I have a little more time. The biggest drawback is the location and parking. It's a bit out of the way for anything in St. Cloud, but maybe that's what they were going for. It's in the bottom of an apartment building, and the parking is not ample. I got lucky and had somebody leaving when I pulled in, but could see the parking filling up quite quickly with how busy it got!

I have visited here a few times for studying and working and it's great! Lots of space and tables,…read moredelicious coffee drinks with seasonal options, and yummy breakfast and lunch options as well! Theres parking out front and I never have trouble finding a spot. I will continue to come back here!

Visiting the area and had morning coffee and breakfast here. My Egg Nog Latte was excellent. I…read morewas so excited to see it on the menu, since most coffee chains have stopped offering this seasonal treat. I had a delicious and fresh cream cheese Danish. Mr.G was able to get a Coke (in a can), which was needed and he had a breakfast burritos with bacon. It was delicious and the quality of the food was excellent and made fresh. Would definitely recommend this coffee house if you are in the Sauk Rapids area.

Wonderful food, drinks and decor. Calming environment and the mugs are just too cute!read more

I was driving through from Indiana and found this gem. I paired their Carmel Latte with theegg, ham…read moreand cheese breakfast sandwich. The latte was 5 star and amazing. Perfection. The sandwich was on a real nice cracked pepper bun and the cheese had a perfect melt to it. Great combination and execution!

I came here for a cookie and a coffee. Fell in love with the place. Coffee was fresh & strong and…read moretheir cookies were delicious. Friendly and down to earth staff. The family that runs this place makes you feel at home. I needed my morning coffee on my road trip from North Dakota to Indiana and insisted on supporting local businesses along the way. I try to avoid Starbucks and gas station coffee. Not only did I find an amazing coffee shop, I made some new friends. I'll make it a point to stop by here when passing through.

Great place to shop for food products and home decor! So many unusual items that you don't find…read moreelsewhere!!!

My favorite side trip when I am working. Especially for the holidays. Everyone is always so…read morehelpful there.

I was traveling through for work and decided I wanted to try something different. So I got the…read morepistachio honey latte and it was probably one of the best lattes I've had. I also got some whole beans to take home with me to Pittsburgh, and it made a really great cup of coffee. The service was fantastic and if I'm ever in the area again, I will make sure to stop here.

Exceptional coffee, amazing sun kissed space with exceptional kind service. Creative building and…read morespace We'll be back!