6 Spots for Coffee and Tea in Shakopee
Whether you’re looking for a caffeinated boost to start your day or a cozy spot to linger with friends, Shakopee has a variety of coffee and tea shops to choose from. Here’s where to find your next beverage, from a fruity boba tea to a cold brew flight.
Coffee ta Cream is a classic coffee shop serving up a wide range of espresso drinks and specialty beverages. Cappuccinos, cold press, Cinnabon lattes, Marshy Mochas made with dark chocolate and toasted marshmallow: there’s something for everyone. A variety of hot teas are on hand, too. The cafe offers a full breakfast and lunch menu of sandwiches, wraps, salads, and soups, as well as freshly baked banana bread, scones, and cookies.
Badger Hill Brewing brews up much more than beer, with early morning hours (7 a.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m. on weekends) and a menu of coffee and tea drinks. On the coffee side, you can go basic with a shot of espresso or try a specialty drink like a cardamom latte or s’mores mocha with homemade marshmallow syrup. Tea options include chai lattes and a sweetened matcha with vanilla and your choice of milk. There are also picture-perfect coffee flights featuring four 5-ounce specialty cold brews.
Shakopee Brewhall is a coffee house in addition to a taproom, opening at 7 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on the weekends. They serve up all the staples—latte, cappuccino, and cafe au lait—as well as rotating seasonal drinks like a creme brulee latte. If you’re facing decision paralysis, go with a seasonal cold brew flight to try four miniature flavored iced coffees. Don’t overlook the tea drinks, including the Prairie Fog, a blend of black and jasmine tea with caramel and steamed milk. Donuts from local favorite Bittner’s Bakery are available, too.
The Donut Hole has a menu of build-your-own bubble teas, with over a dozen flavors to choose from, ranging from classic taro and lychee to unique options like bubblegum and cookies ‘n creme. Add popping boba, tapioca pearls, or jellies to complete your drink. Thai iced coffee and Thai iced tea are also available.
Bun Mee-Bun Tea is a Vietnamese restaurant and tea house with an extensive coffee and tea menu. Try a classic Vietnamese egg coffee with whipped egg yolks or a blended coffee flavored with coconut or caramel. The tea lineup includes brown sugar milk tea, matcha drinks, and fruity iced teas. Can’t decide between coffee and tea? Go with a matcha coffee that combines the best of both worlds. Non-caffeinated options are available, and you can customize your beverage with jellies, boba, plant-based milks, and toppings like crushed Oreo cookies.
Rugsan Restaurant serves spiced Somali tea as well as coffee and espresso drinks. Pair your beverage with a savory sambusa pastry or slice of cake. The restaurant also serves a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu of Mediterranean specialties.
Shakopee isn’t just home to great coffee and tea shops—it has a vibrant dining scene and attractions including Valleyfair, Canterbury Park and the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. It’s also conveniently located to area destinations like Chanhassen Dinner Theatres and Mystic Lake.