This is such a staple coffee shop to the community. It offers ample space to work or meet friends for a coffee date. We typically enjoy it for working on weekdays when remote. It can be quite busy at all times, but with good measure since they produce some high quality stuff. Im really impressed with their cinnamon toast latte, and I seem to always come back to it! Definitely make this a stop when youre in excelsior! read more

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You could tell they use high quality beans, I loved my cortado here. They also have a lot of yummy specialty/seasonal drinks to try! A lot of places to sit inside and it's very airy! The drinks were made fast and baristas were kind. read more

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Popped in here while in the area and immediately loved the brick and modern look to the place. It was busy but I can expect that on a Sunday early noon. Staff was efficient and wasn't waiting too long in the line. I didn't notice any restrooms inside however there was much open space and enough seating to accommodate the business. They also have delectable pastries and some wine options. I ordered the hot cinnamon toast latte which I think is really good. Bit of honey vanilla and cinnamon flavor. I would like to come here more and try some more drinks. read more

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The lobby is a cute cafe in excelsior (with excelsior prices they have a few pastry and sandwich options along with the coffee menu. I had a chicken panini which was good I would have like it with a salad as a side but they didn't ask me or my two friends about which side and defaulted to chips. I enjoyed my the coffee and sandwich just found the chips a little salty and a salad would have balanced the meal better so don't forget to ask if you go there. There's a shared Bathroom between other businesses could have definitely used some extra cleaning. read more

The Lobby Coffee & Leisure - Chicken pesto - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

I met a friend here for coffee one morning. It is a charming little place. It was busy, but we got served quickly and the staff was all friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the Chai and croissant. Definitely would return. It was somewhat off putting to have all the people on laptops I believe working. read more

The Lobby Coffee & Leisure - Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

If you are looking for a nice modern coffee shop to work in the morning this looks like it might be a great spot. Lots of seating with tables inside and out. A fun location right in downtown Excelsior. I have been here twice now and I remember being a lot more impressed with the drip coffee last time. This time it was pretty standard. My wife's brown sugar latte was not too bad but nothing special. Still worth 4 stars all told. I'm just picky with my coffee! read more

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Stopped in for coffee/matcha on a Sunday afternoon on the way to an event in the area. The line wasn't too long but it stayed consistently busy. There's only one cashier and the menu is displayed a few people back in line so you can decided what you want before approaching. There was a bit of a wait as one customer had a lot going on at the counter. I ordered an iced strawberry rose matcha & it was good! It's part of the seasonal specials. Once I ordered my drink it came out pretty fast. They also have/serve wine. The place is very minimalist decor wise, pretty simple but I like it for hanging out or just needing somewhere to work. read more

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We have been visiting Minnesota for the last two weeks, hear from phoenix. We always are on the hunt for the best Coffee house. We went all up and down the North Shore and then down into Minnetonka Lakes. I have to say this was our favorite one. (We also enjoyed Fika on the North Shore). Not only was the coffee delicious, but it was presented in such a nice way. It elevated the whole experience. The coffee was so nice that we went back in and bought the medium roast Super Nova beans. They were worth waiting in line a second time. We also enjoyed the almond croissant. We were there later in the day, so it wasn't quite as crispy as it probably was first thing in the morning. It was a very nice experience - nice people, clean bathrooms, and great location on the Main Street with cute shops. read more

The Lobby Coffee & Leisure - Beautifully roasted beans. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

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Loved this coffee shop! We got a cappuccino and a maple latte that were both delicious. Our service was great and the overall ambiance was very inviting. Highly recommend The Lobby in Excelsior for your next coffee date! read more

The Lobby Coffee & Leisure - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

A true Minnetonka vibe inside. It was packed in the morning, but tables opened up pretty frequently. It was a great place to work from, but it is very loud inside. The maple cardamom latte was delicious! There were pastry options for food. Parking out front was busy in winter. read more

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Charming ambiance full of lots of natural light, The Lobby offers a full coffee bar, delightful bakery case and wine and beer. A welcome addition to downtown Excelsior, I can see why it's so popular and busy. Plenty of staff help cut down on wait times for drinks, even if they're not the friendliest. read more

The Lobby Coffee & Leisure - Drip coffee and bar seating area. Lots of seating and the bar is a nice surprise. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

We came on Valentines Day before hitting up the antique store down the street. This is a charming tiny shop! I was surprised they had such a big food selection as well but as busy as it was, we decided on some iced coffees. I got the "Oh Snick", a snickerdoodle seasonal drink and my boyfriend got the iced Cinnamon Toast Latte. Both were just ok, his definitely had a more distinct flavor and they both could have used a lot more ice! Overall it was a cute stop on our Saturday morning and I'd like to try it again during a slower time and maybe try some of the delicious food we saw being served. read more

Hippest place for coffee in excelsior! Fun seasonal choices, smooth drip coffee, no pour overs though. Nice atmosphere - historic brick place on water street - limited bakery choices that sell out fast. read more

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This was my second visit to The Lobby and wow, their orange espresso tonic is the bomb! It brings big orange notes without the cloying sweetness of syrups. The space is bright and cozy with lots of exposed brickwork and lots of seating choices. Oh, and they offer Silverbird's roasted coffee by the bag is you want to take some home to brew up. read more

The Lobby Coffee & Leisure - Orange espresso tonic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

The iced cappuccino is so incredible. The vanilla cold foam cream topping makes it so amazing. There's usually a line in the morning, but it's worth the wait and they're pretty efficient and getting the drinks out fast. Nice high ceilings and indoor and outdoor tables. read more

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I'm not a coffee drinker so I can't judge the coffee too much but I thought it was good. More pastry options wouldn't hurt but overall great coffee shop! read more

The Lobby Coffee & Leisure - Cinnamon toast latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

A cool, newer spot in Excelsior in a beautiful space. Plenty of seating options. Coffee and hot chocolate were good, would have liked them to be served hotter. The chocolate chip cookie was delicious as well as the breakfast sandwich. The sandwich had a perfectly cooked egg, crispy bacon, and toasted bun. We look forward to going back on a warmer day to try their fresh squeezed lemonade and other pastries. read more

The Lobby Coffee & Leisure - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

So good! I came here with a few friends on a Saturday to grab coffees to go. I think it's the perfect place to go to when you're not in a rush. It had a very warm laid back vibe with nice seating options for both working and conversation. We made our purchases quickly and all four drinks were ready in under 10 minutes. I will definitely be back! Next time I'd love to stay and have my coffee there. read more

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One of the best coffee shops in west metro! Great coffee and fast service! Can be hard to find a table if you go earlier in the day due to how busy they get read more

The Lobby Coffee & Leisure - Crème brûlée latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

Loved my coffee here this afternoon! Busy coffee shop with a cute brick decor. Lots of hard surfaces so it gets loud. I wish they posted their menu so everyone could see it, but instead they have a stand near where you order with some of their offerings and then a chalkboard that shows specials. They had a cereal latte which I always think is fun but I had the cinnamon toast latte in a mug and it was perfection! Every sip was delightful. I would drive 40 minutes to get back to have another tomorrow if I could. Iced coffees are served in mason jars. They have a display case but only a few bagels in it when we were there. I'm not sure if this was because of the busy Memorial weekend or if this is the norm for 1:00pm. But I did notice they are open until 7:00 pm so it seems like a long time to go without fresh food. Lots of comfortable seating inside and outside. They have clean bathrooms near the back. read more

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Love the coffee, atmosphere, and staff! Great place to do computer work. Highly recommend!

Beautiful space, great service, and yummy drinks! I love the decor of the space, it's very nice to look at! We ordered an iced cereal milk latte half sweet and iced cappuccinos. The cereal milk latte definitely tasted like cereal milk, which was so cool! It had a bit of a bitter taste to it though that didn't seem right, I don't think it was from the espresso but I couldn't put my finger on what it was. I still finished it though! The iced cappuccino isn't really an iced cappuccino (when I order an iced cappuccino I'm expecting espresso with a little bit of milk, about half the amount of milk that goes into a latte so that the espresso flavor is more pronounced), but theirs is basically an iced latte with a cream top. Still good, but a bit of a misleading name. Anyway, a fun spot to check out if you want coffee and are in the area!! read more

Pretty expensive but still delicious! The egg on the breakfast sandwich was perfectly runny and the havarti cheese and sausage had great flavor. My iced miel was also not too sweet, which I prefer! There is street parking outside or a visitors lot just across the street. It was also very busy on a Sunday morning (9:30am) so be prepared to wait! read more

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I went here for an afternoon stop before dinner with a friend. The coffee shop is nestled in a boutique street. I recommend if you're in the area cruising around. PARKING I was able to fine street parking. My friend said she parked in a lot across the street. DRINKS I am not a coffee drinker (I go for the vibes and coffee less drinks). I got a hot chai because the matcha latte had high caffeine, and I didn't want caffeine in the middle of the day. The chair was light. I just appreciated something warm. My friend got a coffee drink that was listed on the chalkboard. I forgot which one. She loved it. She said it tasted like Christmas. SERVICE Quick service! Nothing to complain about. AESTHETICS A cute place with different types of seating. Since we went in the afternoon it wasn't busy and had a few people working or chatting. read more

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Excelsior coffee shop within walking distance to the lake, count me in! Dropped in on an early Sunday morning and ordered their Cinnamon Toast Latte along with a black coffee (light roast) and (2) sandwiches. The latte has the smooth delicious bitter taste you get from Cinnamon with a creamy dreamy foam on top (did I mention they do a latte art, YES). We also got a sausage and a bacon breakfast sandwich, and they are so tasty. My boyfriend said probably the best coffee shop Sammy he's had to date. The eggs on each Sammy were over medium with a soft yet crispy bun and great for sharing (or finishing entirely on your own). The lobby is a clean aesthetic which I find is very popular in coffee shops now. Ample seating with a back patio and from of building seating. Parking is both street and rear (no charge) and very walkable to various shops and of course the lake! We spent about $8/sandwich and $7.25/ latte. Will absolutely be going back! read more

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What a cute little coffeeshop in downtown Excelsior. Came here for 7 hours while my car was getting fixed, and I was doing some work and meeting up with people at the same time. The workers are nice, they serve food, coffee, alcohol and they are happy hour. It is very spacious and lots of sunlight. It is next to a boutique hotel. Super cute. I will definitely come back and explore more restaurants in the area. read more

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The coffee here is amazing! The espresso in the latte was bold and stood out in a latte without being overpowering. The flavors also added a great touch without being overly sweet. The baristas were awesome with their recommendations and even though it was busy, the place had a great vibe. Bustling, but on a great street in excelsior right next to all the cute shops! read more

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This place doesn't even need any more reviews, it's such a hot spot! Whenever I'm in town I make sure to come here for a flat white and a bite to eat. Everything is delicious and it's one of the only spots I've found that makes a flat white! Super delicious seasonal drinks too :) I love buying from a local shop instead of a big brand. It can get really busy on weekend mornings bit the service is really fast so give them a chance!! read more

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Really enjoyed The Lobby Coffee & Leisure. I got a cortado- one of the best ive had. Then they had an extra iced mocha so we all shared that. It was good, I prefer my coffee hot but it was fun to try. read more

Love this coffee shop in excelsior! They have creative coffee drinks that you don't necessarily find elsewhere. Some of my favorites are the maple cardamom latte & the cinnamon toast latte. They are serving up delicious Patisserie 46 pastries. It is a beautiful space, located right in the middle of downtown Excelsior. Perfect place to grab a coffee and walk down to Lake Minnetonka. The one drawback is that the drinks can take a while to make. I've waited 20ish min for my latte to be made. read more

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Stopped here during the Excelsior art fair for some refreshments. I immediately spotted the passionfruit tea and my friend wanted to try that as well. I'm getting my bestie into teas and she was blown away at how tasty this tea was. We confirmed it is made in house. What I appreciate is that they do not add sugars. Writing this review has me craving more of this passionfruit tea! They have a nice open space with two private bathrooms in the back. read more

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I first heard about the Lobby Coffee from Felon on KDWB and knew I was going to stop in while attending the Excelsior Art Fair on Saturday. She recommended the iced cappuccino which never knew was a thing, but couldn't pass up an iced passion fruit tea this visit. Will need to return for her recommendation soon and honestly, more passion fruit tea. So good.... I'm still thinking about it days later. This coffee shop is so cute! I love all the brick and vibe of the place. Lots of options to pick from. I love how they have a bar to sit at as well. Definitely a must visit when in Excelsior. I live about 40 minutes away and would go out of my way to come for iced passion fruit tea (likely some shopping too). Service was good. read more

The Lobby Coffee & Leisure - Passion fruit tea x2 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

Cute shop. Visited three times while in town. Good atmosphere. Plenty of seating. Entrances both from the main street and rear of building. Ample parking as well. Staff was friendly both times. Had a cappuccino with oat milk as well as an iced vanilla latte with oat milk. The iced vanilla latte was on a hot afternoon. It wasn't too sweet. They didn't fill the cup with too much ice. Blended well. It was perfect. The cappuccino w oat milk was also spot on. The honey lavender latte was delicious. Not too sweet. Balanced flavor. Not overpowering. The barista was good. I would repeat. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

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Stopped in for a quick drink during the Excelsior Art Fair! This cute little shop had a great list of coffee, teas, and lemonades. I got the strawberry lemonade and it was perfectly sweet and refreshing. The barista told me she had made the syrup with real strawberries! My bf said the coffee was "delicious" which is high praise from him since he's a coffee snob. I told him I wrote this and he said to please change "snob" to "connoisseur." either way we had a lovely little coffee date here and will return! read more

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Dropped in for a quick shot-o-joe. Nice space, large but not impersonal. Espressos were well executed.

I used to live in Excelsior, and all I ever wanted was a luxury coffeeshop. Fast forward a few years and it finally exists...and I no longer live in Excelsior :( Street parking available, and I think they will have more parking in the back after construction of nearby spaces is complete. The space itself is lovely. Minimal decor, exposed brick, plenty of natural light, and expensive finishes make this a no-brainer for a work from remote kind of day. Plenty of different size tables for solo or group work. Service was very friendly throughout our stay! The coffee was perfect! I had the Maple Cardamom Latte, which was flavorful, not too sweet, and still espresso forward. Clean aesthetics and lovely latte art make it the perfect photoworthy latte! Absolutely can't wait to come back! read more

The Lobby Coffee & Leisure - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

With the six to seven people standing behind the counter you'd probably think you'd get good service or your drink made the way you ordered it, but you'd probably be wrong. They were having a great time! Drinking lots of product! They love their phones! A warning to Karens and the like--these boys would be fun to hang with on a pontoon boat or to invite as your guest to a Saltburn mansion, but don't expect them to do you any favors. read more

Check this new spot out! All of the aesthetic coffee vibes you've been looking for, right in the heart of Excelsior. I ordered the honey lavender latte and was delighted with the super cute latte art and perfect flavor. My friend ordered the smoothie and I snuck a sip and it was SO SO good. The perfect blend. We got a chocolate and butter croissant, both were perfection. The space is super cute, bright and modern. The staff was kind and made great drinks. I can't wait to stop in again soon! read more

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Amazing coffee shop with a great menu. They have it down here and you'll never want a box chain coffee again after experiencing this place. It's expensive, but worth it. They weigh everything so you get a great drink every time. The iced cappuccino is incredible. Hard to get anything else. You'll pay over $7 per drink though, so you get what you pay for. This is in downtown excelsior and such a cute spot. Can be a long wait though, so be prepared read more

The Lobby Coffee & Leisure - Iced cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

Great new coffee spot in Excelsior! I don't have many complaints about this new addition to Water Street -- I just wish it happened sooner, they had a trash can by the front door, and invested in a website/telephone. The two best things about The Lobby? The space and the pastries. You can tell that whoever designed the cafe really put a lot of care into crafting a beautiful coffee shop. From the antique tiles to the grand chandelier, not a single detail was lazy. I also appreciated that there was a solid mix of barstools and booth seating. I believe there will be outdoor seating on the back patio at some point, too -- something that is always in high demand in excelsior. And then there are the pastries... in lieu of homemade pastries, the Lobby outsources to Patisserie 46 for their baked goods. And while I always appreciate a baked from scratch effort first and foremost, you can absolutely not go wrong with a croissant (or two, they aren't massive) from Patisserie 46. Delicious! And it's so nice not to have to go to Mpls to get them. You can also get smoothies here -- I enjoyed the pineapple matcha. Another menu standout is the affogato (espresso and ice cream). The owner mentioned they will eventually have wine (always a win) as well. Remote workers can be assured that the wifi is fast... and the coffee is strong! Side note: bathrooms are out the back door to the left and are very nice and clean. Fans of Smith Coffee & Cafe in Eden Prairie will love the Lobby. read more

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