Finding a good cup of coffee shouldn’t be hard, yet it often is. Of course there are national chains on every street corner, but the true gems serving great coffee are often hard to find. Here’s a look at some of the best places to get coffee in Bloomington, Minnesota. 
West Side Perk
If you’re looking for a great cup of coffee in Bloomington, you need to visit West Side Perk, “Where the service is warm, and the coffee is hot!” Come inside to enjoy the service, or use the drive-through window, if you don’t have time to sit a spell.
Located on West Old Shakopee Road, West Side Perk specializes in coffee of all kinds. Their menu includes standard espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes. They also serve up delicious teas, cocoa, ciders, and Italian sodas.
They serve breakfast and lunch daily. You can order fresh-baked pastries, muffins, and breakfast sandwiches. They also make soup from scratch that changes daily. Sandwiches, salads, and even avocado toast are on the menu.
West Side Perk is also a community hub. They have live music regularly, free Wi-Fi, and an ever-changing menu to match the seasons.
Mugshots Coffee Company
This family-owned coffee shop is a great place to relax, socialize, and get a great mug of coffee. Mugshots is located on France Avenue South, and their extensive list of beverages is impressive.
They have all the traditional coffee beverages, and you can enjoy a bottomless mug of coffee for only $3.00. Their baristas can whip up specialty drinks for distinguished coffee palates too, like the Chemex, Cortado, or Miel.
They also serve food all day. Breakfast sandwiches, and pastries to begin, then a variety of sandwiches for lunch and dinner.
They host live music at Mugshots, and perhaps one of the most popular events is Open Mic Night. This family-friendly event offers performers the chance to sing one song, or a maximum of five minutes, at which point the microphone is turned off.
The Grind
Located on 26th Avenue South in Bloomington, The Grind is exactly what you would expect, a great coffee house. The menu includes all your favorites like lattes and macchiatos. It also includes some unique offerings you won’t find elsewhere.
You can sip on Breves like their Raspberry White Truffle, made with espresso, steamed milk, raspberry, and whipped cream. Try their Milky Way Mocha made with espresso, steamed milk, chocolate, caramel, and whipped cream for a decadent drink. They also serve coffee-less drinks like frozen hot chocolate, orange blended cream, and the firecracker, a refreshing blend of blood orange and raspberry.
Their food menu includes fresh baked breads, bagels, scones, and even a raspberry-filled croissant. They make all their donuts in house, including made to order mini-donuts dusted with cinnamon and sugar. Lunch offerings range from sandwiches and salads, to the Greek influenced gyros, pita bread platters, and spanakopita. They even make their own baklava with nuts and honey.
The next time you crave a good cup of coffee, check out one of these great Bloomington coffee shops. Your taste buds will thank you.
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