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    River Rock Coffee & Tea

    4.8 (98 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Good for kids

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    Lindsey C.

    Everything about this place is consistently 5 stars. Service, food taste and quality, cute atmosphere. We'd come here all the time if we lived closer. It's become a destination every time we drive through the area!

    Gabriel S.

    Really good coffee and tea and their customer service is top notch. I just had one of their basic drinks before getting ready for convention and it gave me the energy to keep going and get it done.

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    Phillip G.

    This is one of the best hidden gems of the area. Vegan options, stellar coffee, great service, you literally can't ask for more. We had such a great experience we stopped before traveling out of town a second time that same morning. Seriously, this place deserves nothing but praises and you need to get a coffee here. Don't bother with Dunkin, this place is the real deal.

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    J S.

    Stopped by to try this small coffee shop and loved it. Drink menu has plenty of options and highlights their seasonal/specialty drinks. Food menu has something for everyone, with all fresh food. In addition, they have local items by counter and a fridge with even more food choices to purchase ala carte. Service was great, as the employee taking our order was patient as we made our selection and the items did not take long to be ready. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!

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    Laura S.

    St. Peter only has one cafe downtown, and fortunately for its residents, it is absolutely wonderful. The space is sparsely decorated but still adorable, with a good amount of seating despite its size. Their seasonal drink menus are so creative and delicious. The food menu is small but excellent, with a great selection of baked goods (try the rosemary, rye, and dark chocolate chip cookie to have your mind blown), as well as delicious breakfast and lunch options (they make the best tuna melt I have ever had). Lastly, their staff is incedible. Everyone I have encountered here is so sweet, patient, and helpful, even at their busiest. Whenever I have friends or family visit, River Rock is a must as far as local spots to take them.

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    Mark U.

    Love this little shop in St. Peter; undoubtedly the best coffee shop in town. Friendly staff and a cute & cozy atmosphere. If you want a good coffee or tea when you're in St. Peter, this is the place to stop.

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    Angelita M.

    Super cute well lit coffee shop. They serve breakfast, lunch, beer, wine, and of course coffee! Seating in the front and the back, calming and relaxing music. Great place to meet family/friends and/or study. At the end of our visit they walked around with a free sample of their scones, so good!

    Lentil soup and grilled cheese sammy.
    Jess B.

    We really love this cute indy coffee shop! We have stopped here many times driving from SE SD to Minneapolis. I'm glad they survived the pandemic. My husband has always loved their tuna sammy. And this time, I tried their sweet cardamom latte, it was so yummy!

    Mark C.

    Located in a busy street. Takes both cash and credit card. Free parking on the side of the building. This is a great local coffee shop in town. There is plenty of table and seating for customers. There is also free WiFi for paid customers. We came here as we were passing through town. This coffee shop has lot of options from coffee, tea, smoothies and fresh juices. They also have a wide variety of milk which you should ask the barista. We ordered their Hibiscus Ginger drink and the Lavender latte. Both were delicious and recommend them both. The staff here were very friendly and accommodating when we later discovered that one of my party had an issue with a particular milk. The staff was friendly enough to make our order again with a different dairy. The interior of the establishment is nice and the big open windows brings in a lot of nature lighting. Recommend folks to come here when driving through this town. The store also sells clothes and mugs. Definitely worth checking out!

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    Terrific coffee and food! Highly recommend if you're passing through, or visiting St. Peter!!

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    Very friendly staff. Great coffee and food. Definitely worth a stop when you're in town.

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    The atmosphere is comfortable & friendly. Great food with all natural ingredients and coffee is delish!

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    Great tea! Good service and clean cant be beat here in Saint Peter

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    This is the place for great service, coffee, and local/organic food. I love River Rock!

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    10 years ago

    Great coffee and awesome bakery selection! It's nice to have a local coffee shop rather than your chains of Caribou or Starbucks.

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    10 years ago

    absolutely killer breakfast! fair trade certified!? enough said. quality ingredients, quality service, and quality atmosphere.

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