{"id":5024,"date":"2020-10-15T08:00:37","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T13:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/?p=5024"},"modified":"2021-01-16T09:34:17","modified_gmt":"2021-01-16T15:34:17","slug":"north-shore-minnesota-coffee-shops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/north-shore-minnesota-coffee-shops\/","title":{"rendered":"North Shore Minnesota Coffee Shops &#038; Caf\u00e9\u2019s: 5+ Cozy Stops"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vanilla Latte. Caramel Macchiato. Shot of Espresso. Cold Brew. Americano. <strong>No matter how you take your coffee, one of the best feelings is finding a new, cozy coffee shop, or caf\u00e9.&nbsp;<\/strong>One that serves breakfast in warm, welcoming environments and gets your day started with some caffeine and a friendly barista. The North Shore of Minnesota offers quite a few of these places on your journey, all of which will wake you up and have you ready for a day of North Shore adventures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"913\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Breakfast-North-Shore.jpg\" alt=\"North Shore Coffee Shops and Caf\u00e9\u2019s \" class=\"wp-image-5027 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Breakfast-North-Shore.jpg 685w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Breakfast-North-Shore-225x300.jpg 225w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 685px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 685\/913;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"913\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Breakfast-North-Shore.jpg\" alt=\"North Shore Coffee Shops and Caf\u00e9\u2019s \" class=\"wp-image-5027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Breakfast-North-Shore.jpg 685w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Breakfast-North-Shore-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>World&#8217;s Best Donuts Sugar Cake Donut + Java Moose Americano on Lake Superior.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Here are 5 North Shore Minnesota Coffee Shops and Caf\u00e9\u2019s you don&#8217;t want to miss:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: All of these places have their own COVID-19 rules including hours of operation, masks, online ordering, etc. Make sure to check their website or Facebook before you go!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Mocha Moose Two Harbors\" class=\"wp-image-5031 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-2.jpg 1177w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Mocha Moose Two Harbors\" class=\"wp-image-5031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-2.jpg 1177w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mocha Moose\u2014Two Harbors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mochamoosemn\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mocha Moose<\/a> to put some pep in your step, located right in between Knife River and Two Harbors on the scenic 61. <strong>This is a family-owned caf\u00e9 serving local beans from Duluth and local art from MN and WI artists! <\/strong>Their outdoor seating is right along Lake Superior and they also have cozy spots inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus! They have an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/rooms\/17824396?ref_device_id=2b3e6bea486a963025deb4def07cd5474c9d0126&amp;s=42&amp;user_id=33442010&amp;fbclid=IwAR0gyefBrpdot690UbE9_WxwIgVDzkJGl9IBgeetDM8jgopl5BFbbrpsz1c&amp;_branch_match_id=845255800169643381&amp;source_impression_id=p3_1602762927_kkfKZ%2BBw7n0Q6lxU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airbnb<\/a> above their shop! Easy access to coffee that you can enjoy on the deck overlooking the lake (soon to come?) Sign me up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Order: Chai Tea Latte<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"North Shore Minnesota Coffee Shop Mocha Moose\" class=\"wp-image-5030 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose.jpg 1178w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"North Shore Minnesota Coffee Shop Mocha Moose\" class=\"wp-image-5030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mocha-Moose.jpg 1178w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cedar Coffee Company\u2014Two Harbors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two Harbors offers another coffee shop and caf\u00e9 that\u2019s a bit off the beaten path. <em>Follow 61, turn left at the stoplight at 11th Street\/CR 26,<\/em> and you\u2019ll arrive at <strong>a little coffee shop tucked into the woods, perfect for a light breakfast and cup of coffee. <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cedarcoffeecompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cedar Coffee Company<\/a> is super cozy and a place you are sure to love. If the weather allows, make sure to enjoy outside. They have a great patio and outdoor space with all of the North Woods vibes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Order: hot coffee and a Breakfast Burrito<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"562\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cedar-Coffee.jpg\" alt=\"Cedar Cofee Company North Shore MN\" class=\"wp-image-5032 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cedar-Coffee.jpg 749w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cedar-Coffee-300x225.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 749px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 749\/562;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cedar-Coffee.jpg\" alt=\"Cedar Cofee Company North Shore MN\" class=\"wp-image-5032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cedar-Coffee.jpg 749w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cedar-Coffee-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fika Coffee\u2014Lutsen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Lusten, Minnesota, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/fikacoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fika Coffee<\/a> is the end cap of a strip mall row of small shops that includes outdoor seating and delicious coffee. <em>Quick did you know: Fika is a Swedish word known for coffee break\u2014&#8221;a quiet moment of indulgence in an otherwise hectic day.\u201d<\/em><strong> They are all about coffee, community, and adventure, and it shows! <\/strong>The perfect morning stop before a day of hiking or a day on the slopes. Their Americano was solid, and my real favorite was the sugar donut\u2014we got one to share and were totally wishing there were two! It was gone so fast that there is no photo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>what to order: maple latte and a donut<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fika-Coffee-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Fika Coffee on Minnesota's North Shore\" class=\"wp-image-5028 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fika-Coffee-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fika-Coffee-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fika-Coffee-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fika-Coffee-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fika-Coffee.jpg 1257w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fika-Coffee-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Fika Coffee on Minnesota's North Shore\" class=\"wp-image-5028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fika-Coffee-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fika-Coffee-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fika-Coffee-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fika-Coffee-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fika-Coffee.jpg 1257w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>World\u2019s Best Donuts\u2014Grand Marais<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did somebody say donuts? <strong>Add this to your Grand Marais\/North Shore list right now. And then circle it. <\/strong>How delicious is it? This place is <em>line out the door and down the block<\/em> all of the time. Does that mean you should stay away? Absolutely not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I assume there is no going wrong at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.worldsbestdonutsmn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">World\u2019s Best Donuts<\/a>, but my recommendations are to <strong>1. Order Online<\/strong> (it\u2019s slick\u2014you just go to the back door when you get there and grab your order!) and <strong>2. Stick with the Classics!<\/strong> <em>Don\u2019t get fancy. They do simple really well.<\/em> Another thing I love? They&#8217;re not the huge donuts that make you feel sick and regret all life decisions. The homemade donut, complete with a slight outer-crunch, is just right!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Order: classic sugar cake donut<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"690\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Worlds-Best-Donuts-1.jpg\" alt=\"worlds best donuts grand marais minnesota\" class=\"wp-image-5026 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Worlds-Best-Donuts-1.jpg 920w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Worlds-Best-Donuts-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Worlds-Best-Donuts-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Worlds-Best-Donuts-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 920\/690;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Worlds-Best-Donuts-1.jpg\" alt=\"worlds best donuts grand marais minnesota\" class=\"wp-image-5026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Worlds-Best-Donuts-1.jpg 920w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Worlds-Best-Donuts-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Worlds-Best-Donuts-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Worlds-Best-Donuts-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Java Moose\u2014Grand Marais<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I saved this Grand Marais stop for last. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/javamoosegrandmarais.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Java Moose<\/a> serves the best coffee I ever remember having\u2026yes, no exaggeration.<\/strong> We stopped in on a Saturday morning before heading up to Grand Portage State Park, and with a long line out the door and around the building, we knew we hit something good. But worth it was the question. 100x yes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grab and go for your next hike, or take your morning slow and enjoy on the patio or Artist\u2019s Point.<\/strong> I will crave the Americano until I can order it again. And their location couldn\u2019t be better overlooking Lake Superior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Order: Americano (or literally anything)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"690\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Java-Moose-1.jpg\" alt=\"java moose north shore minnesota coffee\" class=\"wp-image-5025 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Java-Moose-1.jpg 920w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Java-Moose-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Java-Moose-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Java-Moose-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 920\/690;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Java-Moose-1.jpg\" alt=\"java moose north shore minnesota coffee\" class=\"wp-image-5025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Java-Moose-1.jpg 920w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Java-Moose-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Java-Moose-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Java-Moose-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>What to do after you grab breakfast? Read <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/minnesotas-north-shore-road-trip-stops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minnesota&#8217;s North Shore: 14 Road Trip Stops<\/a> that includes tons of places to explore.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other North Shore Minnesota Coffee Shops &amp; Cafe&#8217;s<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s nearly impossible to go to every coffee shop and caf\u00e9 on the North Shore during one trip. Luckily, this a destination you typically hit more than once! <strong>Here is what is on my list for next time:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rusticinn.cafe\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Rustic Inn Cafe<\/strong><\/a>: Popular stop in Two Harbors. A rustic setting where everything from breakfast through dessert is made from scratch. And it&#8217;s said to not skip the pie!<\/li><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/schroederbakingcompany\/\" target=\"_blank\">Schroeder Baking Company<\/a><\/strong>: Quaint and casual and right off of 61 in Schroeder, MN. They serve tons of baked goods (apparently the caramel roll is a must) as well as coffee. <\/li><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bluefinbay.com\/dine\/coho-cafe-bakery\/\" target=\"_blank\">Coho Cafe<\/a><\/strong>: Espresso, wine, homemade bread, pizzas, and more. The perfect stop in Tofte, MN. <\/li><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bluewatercafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Water Cafe<\/a><\/strong>: The perfect American breakfast and a quality stop in Grand Marais, MN. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">North Shore Minnesota Coffee Shops and Caf\u00e9\u2019s get your morning started right.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"883\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fika-Coffee-2.jpg\" alt=\"north shore minnesota coffee\" class=\"wp-image-5029 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fika-Coffee-2.jpg 662w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fika-Coffee-2-225x300.jpg 225w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 662px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 662\/883;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"883\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fika-Coffee-2.jpg\" alt=\"north shore minnesota coffee\" class=\"wp-image-5029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fika-Coffee-2.jpg 662w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Fika-Coffee-2-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>They have their way of easing you into the day. One that is full of unknown adventure. Try one of these spots and you just might be ready for 10 miles on the Lake Superior Hiking Trail or a full day <a href=\"http:\/\/What to do on the Gunflint Trail in MN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">driving the Gunflint Trail<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where is your favorite North Shore Minnesota Coffee Shop or Caf\u00e9? Comment below!<\/strong> And if you&#8217;re ready for more drinks, read <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/10-north-shore-mn-bars-and-breweries\/\">10 North Shore Minnesota Bars and Breweries<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vanilla Latte. Caramel Macchiato. Shot of Espresso. Cold Brew. Americano. 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