Depot Coffee House

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Peter Boisclair

This place is my absolute favorite coffee shop in the world! I used to be on the student board of directors here back in high school, and Ive loved this place ever since! The Friday night concerts are always a great time with local bands, the free open mic Tuesdays are often a hit too, and theres native plantings, solar panels, a rain barrel and more that make this building even more environmentally friendly! They have the best fair-trade & organic coffee and lots of delicious food/ snack items! (And yummy ice cream in the warmer months) Its a very popular biking and walking and rollerblading hub with plenty of parking available to launch a recreational adventure in all four seasons, with cross country skiers sometimes passing by in the winter months too. There are even some bike accessories available for purchase too. Beautiful outdoor patio, plenty of seating and great multipurpose rooms inside for organization/ business/ town hall meetings. I cant say enough positive things about this place. Please help support this wonderful organization: both the non-profit and business sides of it!

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Torleiv Flatebo

A destination for bicyclists at its core, but the space itself is great. There are solar panels on the roof, and a screen inside that tells how much energy they have generated. Places for kids to play games, and the food and coffee are great. I was there early on a Saturday morning and there were freight trains rolling by, accompanied by a musician on a keyboard, drum machine, and a sampler. Great place to relax and enjoy a coffee.

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regional jet addict minneapolis

Used to come by this place all the time, but now I dont make my way out to Hopkins as often as I used to 3 years back, now its maybe about 1-2 times a year. I Spent at least 6 years coming by here when I used to come to a weekly gathering on Thursday evenings here. Should come back just for old times sake, well maybe in the summer when the weathers more hospitable when Im out and about biking more!

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A Private User

A cute little place if your between the ages of 12 and 15. Open Mic night on Tuesday had no waiting to perform which is a good thing, however it only had three middle school kids performing for two other middle school kids which isnt saying much. The kid behind the counter was barely awake but did manage to stir himself to give me a Diet Coke. A cute teen hangout, but thats it.

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Tre Views

Awesome little student-run coffee house with a unique menu and live music weekly. Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Historic depot building lends to the experience, and is conveniently located on the Hopkins bike trail, directly off the Hwy 169 Excelsior Blvd exit. Definitely recommended for your next coffee break.

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asigcoyote Sigmundik

Gotta love local non profits! A "Java to Stay" gets you a bottomless mug of coffee at a cheaper price because it conserves paper and the Depot Coffee House has a green initiative. I got to fill my 16 oz coffee thermos for the cost of one of those mugs of coffee too!

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Lindsey Reichel

Best cold press (with vanilla and a touch of cream!), Ive ever had. And Ive had a lot. Phil, the manager, also makes amazing homemade eats – breads, bars, soups and lunch salads. I recommend the lemon/poppy seed banana bread thing. :)

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asher weisberg

Super friendly local student run coffee shop! They sell bike parts and are super helpful about that kind of stuff. Very interesting and delicious food as well as drinks. Service is great as well as the atmosphere! GO CHECK IT OUT!

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Oz Me

Its great as a destination or a waypoint on bike rides. Plenty of vehicle parking too. Good coffee and a variety of baked goods/snacks. Usually a GF choice, though thats not my thing so I dont always notice.

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Travis Short

I showed up last minute. They got out the creamer for us. They close way earlier than the Bucks, the Bou, or the Bros, but I guess their location isnt prime for Saturday nights. Get there by 5PM at the latest.

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Kyle Hannah

I stop in here multiple times each week. Staff is always friendly, coffee is freshly brewed and they have food items. The mission of the Coffee Depot is great for the community. Highly recommended!

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Ryan Russell

Stumbled upon this gem. Amazing coffee and Bakery selection unique with a great mission to create a safe place for people struggling with substance abuse to chill. Staff was awesome

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Christopher Wright

My customary stop after a bike ride. Good for quick meetings too since theres plenty of parking. They do a pretty fine Mexican chai and the patio is a good place to hang.

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Mike Bouley

I think this is the best place in the area for a biker to stop for coffee. Really nice outdoor area on a non-winter day. Ive always appreciated the people working there.

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Kevin Buss

Fun place for a break and snack along the Cedar Lake bike trail. The cafe is a repurposed train station - fun reuse of a cool building and a great location for bikers.

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A Private User

Student-managed coffee house - furniture is all re-purposed materials, which is cool. I think coffees pretty much coffee, so that part doesnt matter to me much.

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Kirk Devnich

Best AA meeting in the Twin Cities!!! Saturday-Sunday 8am. Monday-Friday 12pm. See you there!! The finest coffee at a better price than all the big guys!!!

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Joseph London

Coffee Depot is a community minded, city-run shop that has an endless list of events to enjoy. Super convenient for stopping in while on a bike ride too!

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Andrew Zimmerman

Service was good with a nice community atmosphere, food options were slim the day I was there, you could have a tuna sandwich or tuna pasta salad.

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Cody Johnson

Bikes, music and coffee! The location makes The Depot a perfect pit stop during a ride on one of the trails that connect to the location.

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A Private User

It;s a coffee house. Good selection of tea and a nice stop on the bike trail. Events some evenings and it is run by Hopkins HS students.

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Colee Bean

Great coffee, super friendly staff. Locally owned and operated as a substance free venue for teens. Thats a mission I can get behind!

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Julia Berg

Good coffee and atmosphere. They also have space available to rent. Stop by for a refresher while out for an afternoon bike ride!

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Shawn Dodds

I stop by here every time I ride through Hopkins. Great atmosphere, and great food to refuel with and make sure I get home! :)

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Gregory Schlee

Terrific customer service!!! I really appreciate this place for the treats and being able to get a good ride in too.

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Emily Fiamova

delicious cafe miel! great outdoor seating- looking foreward to a live music event! support your local businesses!

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Olena Johnson

Freshest coffee on this side of town. Very friendly staff. Very nice place to stop while biking on the trail.

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Cole Feagler

Great food and beverages. Very bike-friendly, with spare parts and sundries for sale at reasonable prices.

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Lydia Henze

I love this place. Coffee is super delicious and its such a cool looking place with nice people. :D

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Shad Holland

Great coffee, great staff, and I love it that they provide a sober venue with bands for our youth.

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Brian t

Overall good friendly staff quality coffee. I had the Mexican coco and it was smooth and spicy mmm

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Jon Knutson

Great little coffee place, right on the trail, popular with cyclists, supports youth engagement.

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Leon Madison

Found this place on a 60 mi bike ride. They had more than enough too accomidate. And a N64!!!

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Tom McMillen

I enjoy stopping here during my bike rides. The triple berry oatmeal bar is excellent.

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Joseph London

Great coffee and food, and a wonderful space for reading a book or hosting a meetings.

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Jesse Donat

The staff seemed hostile and the drink was probably the worst smoothie Ive ever had.

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