Ok. Let's be clear - Five Watt is the hipster coffee house incarnate. Hip, urban, industrial with an energetic (dare I say over-caffeinated) vibe. Coffee is flavorful and strong. Delicious pastries and even beer on tap. It is pricy (vibe is not cheap), but a fun place to spend a leisurely hour or two. It is the yin to Spyhouse's yang. Give it a try. read more

Welcome to the neighborhood, Five Watt! Got the Kingfield and it was delicious. Good atmosphere, music and friendly service. We will be back! read more

Currently my favorite coffee place around mpls. They treat their drinks almost like a bar; plenty of the drinks involve bitters or a half dozen different ingredients. But it works. All of the different coffees I've had here are unique, and not in a gimmicky way. Really delicious flavors. Of course, somewhat pricy, but no more so than any other coffee shop. I will definitely continue coming here, and highly recommend you give it a try if you haven't already. read more

Great location (with parking) for studying or casual meet ups! The staff are very helpful and pleasant. You're definitely paying a bit more for the higher quality of the coffee and food though. I don't feel like anything stood out enough to me to warrant a 5-star review, but I will definitely come more often and get a better sense of this place! read more

I had not been here before and was pleasantly surprised. The sandwich I got was very very good, and it was more than a bit surprising to get complimented by the guy behind the counter. Beer list is nice, parking is ample, and the atmosphere is very pleasant. read more

A big fan of Five Watt on Nicollet Ave and thought I'd venture over to Northeast to see the other location. Worst idea. Where the Nicollet location is warm and friendly with the beloved Ezra and Bree who always are friendly and make nice small talk the northeast location is socially dead and disappointing. The baristas are slow and don't even try to make conversation beyond asking what size you want for coffee. The whole atmosphere is incredibly disappointing compared to the warm inclusive one that I know and love on Nicollet. Will not be returning. read more

As a coffee connoisseur I love personal and friendly service. The taste is just as-important as the experience. 1st time visitor. Did not like the coffee that much. Not my fav brand. Cashier was super friendly but the barista was a bit stuck up. Friendly to whole lot op people but did not even make eye contact with me. If you going to be a boutique coffee shop and your just friendly to the usual crowd I can recommend a couple of other places you cam can receive both. You never get a second chance 2 make a first expression. My experience. Good to locals not so much outsiders. read more

One of the best - if not the best - local coffee joints. Nice variety of crazy-good brews (locally roasted) and an amazing cold press. Probably the most courteous group of baristas I've encountered in an indie coffee shop, especially in Northeast. Very patient with coffee noobs, intuitive suggestions based on what you like, etc. Most of the crowd here is either university students doing homework and solo business owners (like me) doing work, so it's not too boisterous like some coffee shops can be. Ample plug-in space along the "bar" wall with some super cool, homey table lamps to give the space some warmth. But the best part for me is the limited food menu with the ABSOLUTE BEST hot dog in Minneapolis. They have three different varieties, but my favorite is the one with cole slaw, jalapenos and sriracha. Locally raised natural all-beef dogs, too, on a melty brioche bun. You'll be back just for the hot dog, trust me. read more

Five Watt Coffee - The best hot dog in Minneapolis bar-none. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I've been to Five Watt Coffee twice. The first time I was pleasantly surprised to see their menu; they have tons of unique drink options! I like that Five Watt incorporates various bitters and syrups into their beverages (black walnut bitters, coriander bitters, maple syrup, etc.). The first time I visited, I just went for a classic cold brew which was pretty delicious. The second time, I got the New York Nitro which was unusually delicious (gin bitters). My friend who came with me got the Spice Girl which was also good (but definitely had a spice kick to it). The barista who served us the second time was not really friendly (did not greet us)... nor was he willing to give me a lot of information on which drinks were the least sweetest. Overall, I'll definitely come back to Five Watt but its not my favorite coffee shop. Also, one other suggestion: If your staff is unwilling to explain the flavor notes of the beverages, it may be a good idea to include it on the menu (Tattersall does this to explain their drinks sweet/bitter level). read more

Every single time I come in here it takes more than 10 minutes to get a drip coffee. If you want a baked good too? Forget about it!

Likes: Good location, parking lot, hip place Dislikes: mediocre coffee, price This is a coffee shop with a cool industrial feel to it. They have their own beans but not great tasting. This is my opinion but might be good for others. Good place to hangout though. read more

Get a kingfield! You wont regret it. The only problem I've ever had with five watt is the seating. Their coffee is good and everyone knows it, so its always packed. read more

The staff here are awesome. They make great drinks, and create a comfortable atmosphere. I frequent this location fairly often (at least two or three times per week), as it's just off my bus line and fairly close to my office on campus. My only complaint is it can get quite busy, and it isn't the most conducive for sharing space. Apart from that, it's a great place to work, chat, read, etc. read more

Five Watt is ALWAYS the best! Feels like home every time I go! Best staff and great laid back atmosphere!

One of the baristas offered to go to the store for peppermint syrup because they didn't have any. I said that was unnecessary, but I appreciated the sentiment nonetheless. This place is a wonderful establishment with incredible people, atmosphere, and location. I would give them more than 5 stars if I could. read more

They said pizza order woukd take 20min, 45 min later I'm still waiting. Maybe don't order pizza from a coffee shop... my bad.

It's a cool space to hang out or get some work done, but the drinks are really over-priced. A nice experience once in a while but not worth it as a regular spot. read more

Amazing coffee. I had the iced vanilla latte with almond milk and the espresso was so smooth and delicious. I'd say the coffee is 100% worth the price you pay. The barista who made my drink was SO nice and welcoming me to the area since I have never been here before. I would prefer this coffee over Anelace Coffee! read more

This is one of my go to coffee places. Me and my partner became known regulars here. We stopped coming as often and now we don't see our favorite baristas as much but it's still a great treat. It's also a great place to do work. As a grad student, meeting as a small group or just doing homework here solo is nice. Chill music, nice ambience. read more

I went once, at the time I was there about 9AM on a Friday, parking was congested, although it's a big lot. There are other businesses in the industrial building. I ordered a 16oz mocha. I believe it came to close to 7.00? Possibly more, all I remember is it was either 6 something. Tip put it over 7. It tasted FINE/Good. No complaints, but it did take quite a few minutes to get it. I guess it does take time to make drinks, but I wish there were a process to make them a little faster. Mine was to go. I'm giving it an A-OK because it's a nice space. But one star less for slightly congested parking, pricing and time to get it. That's just my one time experience. If you don't mind times of congested parking, or waiting a few mins, or mostly the higher price on drinks, this big space place is AOK. I gave it another few chances. Got fast service one or two times. One time however a guy whom I wont describe whom acted like just because we weren't ready to decide what bakery items we wanted, walked away to the side counter and didn't seem to want to come back to us for quite a long time as we stood waiting at register. Oh, well. Bakery items we asked for were "out". One I got was dry. Music can get a little on the loud-ish side. But It seems a lot of people enjoy the place. They have a few good snacks. read more