I am partial to patronizing locally owned and operated businesses. While it is not always the case, I find that they tend to provide more personalized service, show more interest in building relationships within the surrounding communities and have a more unique, creative selection of products & services.
Camden Coffee Company -- MAP
1500 44th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 521-1161
Corner of 44th Ave/Humbolt Ave across from Kowalski's
Not to be confused with Steamworks (below), which is also on 44th
M-F 6am-6pm
Sat 8am-5pm
*Free WIFI & computers on site
*Table for 6 to reserve
Dunn Brothers Coffee -- MAP
201 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 692-8530
Near Old Milwaukee Train Depot now converted to ice rink
M-Th 6am-10pm, F 6am-Mid, S 6:30-Mid, Sun 6:30-10pm
*Free WIFI & computers on site
*Big Meeting table to reserve (12)
Steamworks Coffee-- MAP
2201 44th Ave. N, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 287-8399
Brooklyn Blvd SE turns into Osseo Rd, which turns into 44th as you round the corner. Where the old Baskin Robbins was on the corner. Not to be confused with Camden Coffee Company (above), which is also on 44th
*Free WIFI & computers on site
*Big Meeting table to reserve
Monday - Friday 6am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 2pm
Wilde Roast Cafe -- MAP
518 Hennepin Ave. E. • Minneapolis, MN 55414
612.331.4544
Corner of Hennepin & Central Avenues
Hours 7am-11pm
*Free WIFI
Barnes & Noble -- Map
1353 Brookdale Center, Suite 1, NW Entrance
(763) 503-0264
Hwy 100 & Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN
Ecopolitan -- MAP
2409 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis, MN
(612) 874-7336
A few blocks down from the Wedge;
Next to Muddy Water's Cafe; East side of the street
Good Earth Restaurant -- MAP
3460 W. 70th St., Edina, MN
(952) 925-1001
In the Galleria near Southdale Mall
Park on the South Side
The Muddy Pig -- MAP
162 North Dale Street, St. Paul, MN
(651) 254-1030