These are the Best Local Coffee Shops in Rochester, MN

You ask anyone who lives in Rochester, MN, there are two things that we have too many of: banks and coffee shops.

There's always some joke when a new coffee shop or bank opens in town. If a business closes, leaving an empty building, someone always throws out a comment like 'I hope they put ANOTHER bank in there!'

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We do have more than our fair share of both banks and coffee shops, but I can't complain about the number of coffee shop options we have.

I love coffee, and I love the vibe of coffee shops, so there's no such thing as too many, especially when it comes to local shops.

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Local coffee shops always have the best vibes, the best coffee, and supporting a local business is always a win.

We have quite a few local coffee shops in town. Ideally, you'll try them all! But which ones are the best of the best?

No better people to ask than us locals!

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The Best Local Coffee Shops in Rochester, MN

Someone on the Rochester, MN Reddit page had asked about which local coffee shop is the best. There was a variety of answers, but a few that were very consistent.

Bravo Espresso was mentioned a couple of times.

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You can find Bravo Espresso on the second floor of The Galleria in downtown Rochester.

Also mentioned a couple of times was Cafe Aqui.

Cafe Aqui via Facebook

Cafe Aqui is inside the garden shop Sargent's on 2nd. You can grab a coffee and go sit in the greenhouse if you'd like. It's an especially amazing spot in the winter.

Old Abe was mentioned quite a few times as well.

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Old Abe is in a cute little house. It feels very homey in there. Plus, they serve delicious Drift Dough donuts and vegan food.

And finally, the local coffee shop that was easily mentioned the most, was Cafe Steam.

Cafe Steam via Facebook

Cafe Steam has three locations. Their first location is the one on Broadway. They also have a skyway location above Mill Valley Kitchen and another in the Discovery Two building. All three locations are in downtown Rochester.