Fika Coffee is an absolute must stop if you're traveling along the North Shore. Truly a gem. They roast their beans in house, and I highly recommend grabbing a bag to take home. The coffee is excellent, especially the lattes, which are incredibly smooth and rich in flavor. The maple latte is my go to and honestly perfection. The shop itself has such cozy, welcoming vibes. The staff is genuinely friendly to both visitors and regulars, which makes the experience feel warm and relaxed. Service is quick but never rushed. There isn't a ton of seating, but it's a fantastic place to grab a coffee before heading out on a scenic drive. They also sell artwork, apparel, stickers, coffee beans, and other fun local items, which adds to the charm. Overall, amazing coffee, kind people, and one of those places that makes a North Shore trip even better. read more

The maple latte was good in that it is not overly sweet like other lattes or drinks that use maple syrup to flavor it. Next time I would order the vanilla latte that my partner got as I could taste the coffee more. But I highly recommend getting their light roasted coffee beans from Peru as that has been my go to light roasted bean for making espresso shots to pour over a cup of hot oat milk and vanilla infused honey. The combination of all three ingredients creates an amazing latte that's nutty but not astringent from the beans, creamy and complimenting the nuttiness in the coffee is the oat milk, and sweetness along with a smooth after taste from the honey coating your throat. *Fika also has a website online that will ship coffee beans to you.* read more

I had heard so many good things about this spot and was so excited to finally try it. It's a cute, quaint little shop with bagged coffee and a few pastries for sale. I ordered the iced maple latte, which was really good. My dad got the classic hot vanilla latte. I had a sip of his, and honestly--it was the best latte I've ever tasted. The vanilla tasted real, paired with rich coffee and the perfect amount of creaminess. The staff was friendly, and as a bonus, there's free parking right outside. I'll definitely be stopping here every time I'm in town! read more

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My husband is a coffee enthusiast and he said these are his favorite beans to date! On our trip up last fall, we had to check them out. We got the specialty maple latte and the tumeric ginger chai. Both were delicious. It's a small space inside with only a few tables and can get busy, so I'd recommend planning to take your drink to go. They didn't have much by way of pastries or food, and not really anything for gluten free folks. They have some great merch and you can buy beans to take home - makes for a perfect souvenir! Efficient and kind service to top our experience off. We'll be back! read more

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We loved the coffee here! The iced maple latte is the go-to if you are stopping here. The barista was very nice & the service was quick. The only downside is no breakfasty foods. The wall of merchandise was super cute and the vibe inside is nice. read more

I heard great things about the Maple Latte and am glad I stopped in to give it a try. Usually, when I order a latte, it's too sweet, but this one had the perfect balance of coffee with a hint of sweetness--I loved it. The inside is small but very cute, with a couple of tables and bar stools by the window. They also sell artwork, apparel, stickers, coffee beans, and more. The service was quick, and the barista was friendly. I'm looking forward to coming back! read more

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I read a review about this place and their maple latte, which features locally sourced maple--so worth the visit! But make sure you head in early because they close at 2PM. Bonus, there is a general store next door that sells Fika coffee bags if you find yourself needing their coffee during non operation hours. :) read more

LOVED the coffee. Such a delightful little place with smooth coffee & espresso and awesome looking pastries. read more

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Fika Coffee is a small shop in Lutsen known for their maple lattes as the syrup is made locally in town. The barista was really kind and made my drink with love. The interior is fairly small with two little tables and a bar near the window that fits about 3-4 bodies. There is a small section of apparel including snow caps, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, bandanas, and coffee beans. There was a really neat wall display of broom art and I enjoyed reading the history of it along with the artist from Lutsen while I sipped on my latte. Lastly, I learned from the house book on display a few facts about Fika. Fika means to "have a cup of coffee" or "enjoy coffee" with family or friends in Sweden with a small treat. According to the book, it's a layer more then the physical drinking. Fika is the ritual of enjoying coffee, a lifestyle and taking time out of your day to pause. Learning about Fika roots made me realize why I appreciate coffee dates so much. I hope to be reminded of Fika everyday. Lastly, we purchased some North Shore beans and plan to use them tomorrow when we have coffee at our sea villa. Thank you, Fika! I look forward to my return and am exited I get to take some of you back home to Saint Paul. Note: there are no reusable mugs to stay if this is important to you. The cups are recyclable, however. read more

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Such a cute little coffee shop in lutsen! They say their maple is homemade from their literal back yard where they extract the sap from the trees, so cool! I ordered the maple latte and honestly the maple flavor was pretty subtle but I liked the espresso. The service was also fairly quick even though it was busy. read more

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I came here all 3 days of my trip up north this past week. I tried the maple latte, iced mocha, iced maple latte, and their affogato! I really loved everything i got but the iced maple latte was my favorite. The affogato was also my favorite one that i've had before. It's such a cute little coffee shop, i definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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Cute little coffee shop with coffee drinks comparable to the cities. It's pretty tiny inside so it's more of a grab and go spot but it's worth a trip. The baristas are friendly and knowledgeable. It was pretty busy with a long line when we went but they handled everyone efficiently. And it was worth the wait. This is a must stop if you are in the Lutsen area! read more

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You have to stop at Fika in Lutsen! The best mountain coffee I've ever had! I got the maple latte, as everyone says the maple syrup is one-of-kind up here. The only downside is the limited indoor seating, but the outdoor tables are a nice touch. The workers were kind, and I loved the vibe so much that I could have spent all day there. I even bought the North Shore blend to take home. Highly recommend! read more

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This small coffee house in Lutsen Minnesota is very popular. Their coffee creations were very satisfying and deserve your business. They also roast their own coffee beans so they know what they are doing here. Although they sell what looked like locally made donuts, there is no other food options. The staff was friendly and very helpful to any questions you may have about your drinks. read more

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We visited in a Sunday morning and it was packed. The line was out the door with people making their trek back home from a weekend up north. The line moved quickly and the customer service was top notch. All of the drinks are hand made so it will take a while yo get your drink. The space inside is very small so we opted to sit outside in the beautiful weather and watch as others came out so we knew when ours were likely next which worked out well. Our drinks were both very good. We got an iced mocha which was very chocolaty and a 704 which had the perfect amount of cardamom. Sometimes with independent coffee houses we are left wanting more flavor in the syrups but that def wasn't the case with Fika. If your up north, this place is worth the stop and the wait is the lines are a bit long. read more

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Amazing coffee and Worlds Best doughnuts! Could life get any better? If you haven't tried Fika you are missing a treat!

The outside pulled me inward. I love this look. The inside was a bit more cold and unwelcoming. Not my favorite coffee or place. I ended up not even finishing my cup. This place just missed the mark for me. read more

Fika Coffee - the front of the building - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Lutsen, Minnesota

I found the perfect coffee spot for me on the North Shore. Fika Coffee roasts their own beans on Tue and Wed so they are closed those days. So bummed they are closed for the days I will be up here. The gentlemen running the place were so friendly to their guests. They had some regulars but the majority were out of town visitors like me. My latte was so good. Rich flavors, creamy milk, and nice and hot. There is only one small table in the place. I sat at the window bar so I was able to enjoy the beautiful sunny day and see the guests come and go. I do plan on going back to pick up a bag of their beans. Can wait til Thur when I can get another cup of their delicious coffee. See you right at 7am. read more

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The 740 Estate is a dream, iced or hot. I've had both in my two visits and have yet to be anything but blissed out with my bitter-free caffeine. The service is always wonderful and quick. For a smaller space, it's set up beautifully and efficiently. If you need the restroom it's unisex one-stall. Some people care, but if they do, go to the gas station nearby and use theirs. No picture because I'm on lake time. read more

A friend of mine recommended this coffee shop to me and I'm so glad they did! They have really friendly staff, great coffee with unique flavor options, and quality roasted beans. While Java moose is a classic, Fika will be a regular stop for me from now on! read more

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Heading home from Grand Marais, we stopped in to get some coffee for the road. There was a line out the door, but it moved quickly. We ended up waiting about 30 minutes to get coffee, but it was worth it. The drinks were delicious and not overly sweet. Definitely stopping here again! read more

Some friends of friend's who love rare and good coffee turned us on to this place. The coffee is WORTH the stop! The dark roast is exceptional - they roast it on sight and the maple oat milk latte uses pure maple syrup from behind the store is delicious and unique! Very friendly staff! It's right off Highway 61. read more

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Too Long; Didn't Read: Delicious coffee with a cause. Located in "downtown" Lutsen, Fika Coffee (pronounced fee-kah) is smack dab off Highway 61 next to some other great local businesses (the general store next door is amazing btw). Swedish for "coffee break," Fika is everything I want in a great cafe: Deliciously hand-crafted drinks (I especially love their Iced Maple Latte), locally sourced ingredients, great merchandise (including local art) and excellent service (on our first trip last month, the staff learned our names after the first visit) This easily rivals nearly all the coffee shops I've been to in Minneapolis and St. Paul and unlike many in the Twin Cities, it's actually open early (7 a.m.) Now for the best part: Their Sisu Coffee Project, a partnership with The Java Moose in Grand Marais and Hoaglund Designs, raises money for the Cook County communities hit hard by the pandemic. Ten dollars from every bag goes to provide groceries, rental assistance, diapers and more. They recently added food to their menu, and by the looks of it, it'll be a must-to-order on my next trip. read more

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Cute little coffee shop in Lutsen with good coffee. It was soooo busy when we went but that's to be expected with fall time in Lutsen. The staff still stayed on top of it & were friendly. I got the maple iced late. I wanted to try their can coffee they have in the fridge. read more

Visited Lutzen on vacation. This is a must visit place. Cozy warm vibes (in the summer that is, I can't speak for the winter!) Nice staff, Awesome coffee. read more

Decent chai if you like it without a lot of spice. Boyfriend had the maple latte and it was good but not sweet enough for him. We love supporting local and would definitely recommend trying this place. read more

This review is for the beans - I found their whole bean espresso roast in the general store in Tofte after unexpectedly running out of what I brought from Los Angeles. Made absolutely beautiful espresso out of a picopresso machine with an excellent balance of dark and fruity notes. Highly recommend! read more

This trip up North was very late in the season for us and our visit was short but Fika was a must. Typically we are greeted with super friendly smile but the todays visit the clerk had three too many shots lol. I was not out off but the friend with me for the first time up North was, yet still loved my "hidden" gem of a coffee place and promised to return if in the area again. As always the atmosphere was/arty and inspiring towards togetherness read more

More of a takeout than a sit down (but a few tables). Service was efficient. Bought some beans too and we've been enjoying them. An interesting place in the middle of the woods. read more

Some of the best chai I've ever had, it also has this super cute mural on the outside! The salted caramel ice cream taste exactly like those chewy caramels. The only thing I will say is it's super small inside and when it's busy, it feels too cramped. read more

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The best place in the North Shore for coffee. We make a point to come in every morning whenever we visit. Coffee is always fresh and tasty. There can some times be a line but it's always worth the wait! Highly recommend the vanilla latte; iced in the summer and hot in the winter! read more

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The coffee ordered tasted fine, staff was rude, shop is cute inside. Limited seating. Meh.

I had an espresso which I did not care for the taste and I also had a maple latte for the road which I enjoyed very much and well as I purchased a pound of their North Shore Blend which I highly recommend. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

This is a cute little coffee roaster located right off of 61 in Lutsen, about 20 minutes south of Grand Marais. They offer a pretty large menu of coffee drinks, although, sadly, no pour-overs (just batch brew and espresso). The real star of this place, IMO, is their coffee beans. There were at least 10 different roasts on the shelf (including 2 types of decaf), and it was hard to choose one. When you do choose one, be sure to get your free drip coffee. As for their coffee drinks, the prices are reasonable and service is fast. Parking is easy right out front. I hope they can get back to pour-overs (or another type of freshly made drip) soon, as it's really their only weakness. read more

First of all, I'm not a coffee snob. I can't tell the difference between a venti and a macchiato - or an americano and a tall. Staying in the Lutsen area, I knew there wasn't much around, but happened to find this coffee shop on yelp. Wasn't quite sure what to expect at first - a lot of times when I go to a locally owned coffee shop and order an iced coffee, i get a blank stare. Thankfully upon coming here, they knew exactly what I wanted. While I was waiting for my coffee, i was watching them roast the beans in the other room. Quite impressive considering most of the places I usually get coffee, it comes out of a plastic bag pre-roasted in some remote location. Nice vibe in this place. Were I not itching to get on the road, I'd probably have stuck around for a little bit. read more

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We needed a pick me up for the long ride home, and we talked about it the whole way home. The maple latte iced will be something I dream about until I have one again. Wow. read more

I went here in October with my dad and it was good! We had a trip along the north shore with the entire family and we were looking for a close coffee place. If you like chocolate the mochas are definitely for you! If you are looking more for coffee with a underlying flavor the maple latte is for you. Overall nice people and love what fika stands for! read more

Fika Coffee - Maple iced latte. Not the view from the shop. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Lutsen, Minnesota

Stopped by on our way to Grand Marais--knowing that options in Grand Marais are not spectacular. Coffee is a 3 day a week purchase or more; so we tend to have high expectations. The shop is clean, small, and minimalist. The baristas were friendly and knowledgeable. The coffee was very good. We've been to most spots along the North Shore, and I would say easily this is the best coffee. Well done! read more

Been here a few times over the past two years when in the area for vacation with the family. Great staff, delicious coffee. I had a red tea with honey and cinnamon for the first time and liked it so much had it again the very next day. If I lived in the area, I would be a regular here for sure. Recommend. read more

We had to stop by Fika coffee to check it out since it is named after a Swedish Tradition! The two guys working were friendly and engaging. I got the Merriment Mocha which was very tasty and not overly sweet (which I often find with Mochas in general.) Luke got a Maple Latte that is made with local Maple syrup. I also really appreciated that they made our coffee in the mugs we brought in. Very few coffee shops will do that anymore! We will definitely be making many stops here again as we come to the north shore area fairly often!! read more

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