Your second living room
There is room for everyone
Sunny window tables, a long communal table, a semi-private meeting room, and a patio out back by the river. Built for laptops, first dates, study groups, and unhurried mornings alike.
4.6· 131 Google reviews
Minneapolis · East Lake Street
Coffee worth slowing down for.
A light-filled neighborhood cafe on East Lake, steps from the river. We roast each batch with care, bake fresh every morning, and keep a chair open for you.
Right now
Hours
Locally roastedEthiopia YirgacheffeTiramisuSingle-origin beansColombia HuilaTomato BisqueVegan hand piesEthiopia SidamoSausage, Egg & Cheese Hand PieRiverside patioGuatemala AntiguaChoco Chip Banana BreadBaked fresh dailyEthiopia GujiCroissantDollar refillsSumatra MandhelingOatmeal ScotchieFree wifiEthiopia HarrarCommunal tablePour-over barEthiopia LimuOpen earlyFresh roasted weekly$1 refills in-houseLocally roastedEthiopia YirgacheffeTiramisuSingle-origin beansColombia HuilaTomato BisqueVegan hand piesEthiopia SidamoSausage, Egg & Cheese Hand PieRiverside patioGuatemala AntiguaChoco Chip Banana BreadBaked fresh dailyEthiopia GujiCroissantDollar refillsSumatra MandhelingOatmeal ScotchieFree wifiEthiopia HarrarCommunal tablePour-over barEthiopia LimuOpen earlyFresh roasted weekly$1 refills in-houseLocally roastedEthiopia YirgacheffeTiramisuSingle-origin beansColombia HuilaTomato BisqueVegan hand piesEthiopia SidamoSausage, Egg & Cheese Hand PieRiverside patioGuatemala AntiguaChoco Chip Banana BreadBaked fresh dailyEthiopia GujiCroissantDollar refillsSumatra MandhelingOatmeal ScotchieFree wifiEthiopia HarrarCommunal tablePour-over barEthiopia LimuOpen earlyFresh roasted weekly$1 refills in-houseLocally roastedEthiopia YirgacheffeTiramisuSingle-origin beansColombia HuilaTomato BisqueVegan hand piesEthiopia SidamoSausage, Egg & Cheese Hand PieRiverside patioGuatemala AntiguaChoco Chip Banana BreadBaked fresh dailyEthiopia GujiCroissantDollar refillsSumatra MandhelingOatmeal ScotchieFree wifiEthiopia HarrarCommunal tablePour-over barEthiopia LimuOpen earlyFresh roasted weekly$1 refills in-house
Why Loons
See the space →Small batches, big care
Ethically sourced single-origin beans, roasted right here in town in small batches, so every cup tastes like somebody actually meant it.
4.6 on Google
“Fantastic coffee, a beautiful light-filled space, and staff who are genuinely kind.” That is the running theme across 131 reviews from the neighborhood.
Baked daily
Fresh pastries
Steps from the river
Walk, bike, refuel
Fast wifi, real outlets, dollar refills
Post up for a long meeting or a deep-work morning and top off the cup for a dollar. Nobody here is going to rush you out the door.
Loved by the neighborhood
Do not just take our word for it
“Such a beautiful space, has an area for everyone with a large conference table area, beautiful patio and light filled tables.”
“The coffee here was fantastic! Delicious and piping hot. The staff were so kind and welcoming!”
“Tried the pistachio vanilla latte and it was really good. Very nice cafe along the river to walk, run, or bike along.”
“Great coffee shop close to the river. You can go for a nice walk on the Parkway and stop for a treat at Loons.”
“Very nice experience. Both servers were super friendly. My order was great and timely.”
“The staff is always friendly, and the seating is nice. Cozy atmosphere. Their vegan sausage and egg hand pie is delicious!”
“Such a beautiful space, has an area for everyone with a large conference table area, beautiful patio and light filled tables.”
“The coffee here was fantastic! Delicious and piping hot. The staff were so kind and welcoming!”
“Tried the pistachio vanilla latte and it was really good. Very nice cafe along the river to walk, run, or bike along.”
“Great coffee shop close to the river. You can go for a nice walk on the Parkway and stop for a treat at Loons.”
“Very nice experience. Both servers were super friendly. My order was great and timely.”
“The staff is always friendly, and the seating is nice. Cozy atmosphere. Their vegan sausage and egg hand pie is delicious!”
Single origin
Beans your regulars ask for by name
Wholesale
Pour Loons at your place.
A rotating lineup of single-origin coffees, roasted here in Minneapolis and shipped to you within forty-eight hours. Stock your cafe, your office, or your shop with beans worth talking about.
Plan ahead
Bringing the whole crew?
Book the communal table for a study group, a team offsite, a book club, or a birthday. Tell us how many are coming and we will shape the right tables and hold them until you arrive.
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Open hoursHours
- Monday6:30 AM, 8 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM, 8 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM, 8 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM, 8 PM
- Friday6:30 AM, 8 PM
- Saturday6:30 AM, 8 PM
- Sunday6:30 AM, 8 PM