We are all aware of what's been happening in the Twin Cities over the last two months. Because coffee people are the best people, we've had many friends and customers reach out to ask how to help. One of the best ways to show support is to spend your dollars with a Twin Cities business. Order a bag of coffee online and maybe slip them a note and let them know there's no rush. If you're not able to spend dollars, spend some time and follow them online, like their stuff, look them up on google and give them a good review.
Roasting on an MCR-20, Backstory has three beautiful retail locations in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, and many more wholesale accounts across the region. Check out their website to buy a bag of their flagship blend, Narrator, or stop into one of their coffee shops for a beautiful seasonal latte.
Dogwood roasts on one of the very first MCR-30 roasters at their NE Minneapolis Roastery. Their cafes in the Twin Cities are a hub for remote workers, students, and (of course) dogs. Head to their website for a 12oz bag of Neon Espresso if you like light roasts, or Bear Hug Espresso if darker roasts are more your speed.
Silverbird has been offering wholesale coffee to specialty cafes roasted on an MCR-20 in the region for several years, and just recently opened its own retail storefront in the Kingfield neighborhood of South Minneapolis. Stop into their shop for a perfect cappuccino or grab one of their excellent single origin coffees online.
Other shops and roasters to check out:
Angry Catfish Bicycle and Coffee - Minneapolis
Caydence Records & Coffee - St. Paul
Corner Coffee - Five Locations
Duck Duck Coffee - Minneapolis
Five Watt Coffee - Three Locations
FRGMNT Coffee - Four Locations
Glam Doll Donuts - Minneapolis
Isles Bun & Coffee - Minneapolis
Misfit Coffee Co - Minneapolis
Northern Coffeeworks - Minneapolis
Spyhouse Coffee Roasters - Six Locations
Port 2050 Coffee Roasters - Minneapolis
UP Coffee Roasters - Minneapolis
Thesis Coffee Collective - Minneapolis
Wildflyer Coffee - Two locations
Yellowbird Coffee Bar - St. Paul