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.

The Clemens Perk Coffee Shop, located on the College of St. Benedict campus, right in between the…read morelibrary and the Gorecki Dining Center, offers hot and cold beverages, primarily for students and faculty, but visitors are welcome to stop in as well. They have infrequent hours, depending upon the time of year, and whether or not school is in session, but if you're looking for a decent coffee or tea, it's a place to stop. There's a small seating area outside the shop where students are frequently studying, talking, and enjoying something to drink.

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!

Attentive and knowledgeable staff. Calming and friendly…read moreatmosphere. Coffee and food are top-notch and often offer gluten-free items.

Everything about Korppi is perfect. The food, the drinks the atmosphere. It is a true gem in the…read moreSt. Cloud area.

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!

A fun stop on our drive home from the north. The space is dark, with an outer space theme. It also…read moreappears there is an enclosed patio, but it wasn't open the day we were there. There are some monthly specials, along with an extensive list of regular rotation cocktails. There is also a note, if you can dream it, they will try to make it. We had some BOGOs to use, so we tried a few different things. Hubs was a little disappointed that there was a drink with goat cheese that was sold out. It sounded so unique and interesting though! I had the Rover, a lemon raspberry gin fizz-like drink and the Peeps special. Both were light tasting, the Rover was delicious. Hubs tried the Gaia's Garden special, not my fave, but he enjoyed it. Worth the hour-ish drive from the cities or if you're up in the Collegeville area.

Welcome to the first stop of my Distillery Passport series! Obbink was an unexpected surprised…read morelocated in a somewhat industrial spot of St. Joseph. With family living near by I thought this would be a great location to begin my journey. As you pull up the spot looks quaint with a metal barn exterior and a large yard and tented patio. Walking in it felt very industrial chic, with wood and black metal interior design. The bartender was absolutely fabulous, we had great conversation and she was able to help my brother and I select a few cocktails that we could be interested based on our preferred pallets. The distillery has a main cocktail menu along with a seasonal menu with approximately 6-8 specialty drinks. My first choice 2.5/5 Rover Club - consisting of gin, egg white, raspberry, and lemon. The initial taste was nice, however the sweet of the raspberry and the sour of the lemon almost seemed to neutralize the drink leaving me wanting a bit more flavor. My brother's first selection 3.5/5 Golden Hands - consisting of whiskey, egg yolk, cinnamon, and lemon. I'm not a huge cinnamon fan like he is, however this had a nice consistency and could make a great drink for those looking for something outside of the box. My second choice 4.5/5 Aurora Haze - consisting of Aurora gin, grapefruit, and lemon. Their "grapefruit martini". This cocktail was right up my alley! The drink was slightly Tarte with a sweeter finish and the presentation was beautiful! I am a sucker for purple gins. Would most definitely return for this cocktail. My brother's second selection 4/5 French Toast - ingredients unknown. It was very creamy with a nice touch of cinnamon. It gave me the impression of drinking the leftover milk in your Cinnamon Toast Crunch bowl. This cocktail was my brother's favorite of the night. Overall this was a nice experience! Even though my first drink wasn't particularly my cup of tea, my last cocktail made me feel better about their selections! My brother also really enjoy his two cocktails. If you're looking for a new cocktail spot to try out, visit Obbink's!