So today was my first visit to Fairgrounds. I must say what a cute little coffee place. I loved the decor. It has a shabby Chic vibe. They have a great menu. I ordered the turkey sandwich which came with a bag of chips and it was pretty tasty. The staff there were very friendly and gave me excellent customer service. It was the perfect place to go on my lunch break in the North Loop. I highly recommend. I wanted to give a shout out to the folks behind the counter but I lost the napkin with their names on it 🤣🤣

Super cute place with a unique menu. My vietnamese coffee didnt taste of condensed milk much, but the caramel iced latte tasted amazing. You could really taste the depth of the bean roast and it was perfectly creamy. The place was packed on a Saturday afternoon, but staff was still quick and accommodating.

Fantastic place with a massive menu. Plenty of options in every category, including tea, which I appreciate. You can even get coffee/tea flights, like what? Also, the interior is bright, fresh, and colorful. If you can snag one of the swing seats at the bar, do it. Your inner child will thank you. (I do wish theyd put some kind of sun protection out on the patio seating, though. Gets real hot.)

Fairgrounds is a cool place with excellent coffee. Whenever people come to visit, I always like to take them here. I particularly like their mochas, rotating coffees, and their salted caramel cold brew. Im here multiple times a week (whoops!) and the staff is friendly and helpful. It is almost always busy, so important to plan ahead if youre in a time crunch or planning to stay at the shop. I love having this shop in walking distance, but I also felt it was worth the drive when I lived a half hour away. Its also a nice spot to grab a coffee, then explore the neighborhood or the river.

Yum, one of the best cappuccinos I’ve had in a great old-school carnival-esque atmosphere.

The food and coffee were good, but it just seems like a lot of waste is generated with all the plastic used here. We asked for the food to be for here and we got cups to go and the food was bagged to go. When I asked for a glass of water they gave it to me in a plastic cup and asked if I could get a regular glass since I didn’t want to waste another plastic cup.

Well made drinks, consistently! Place has a great and distinct atmosphere thats playful and doesnt feel sterile like some other shops nearby. Bakery items are good and they have plenty of unique drink options on the menu to mix things up. I regret passing this place so many times on my way to Starbucks, dont miss out because its a gem!

The espresso we had amazing flavor, Great staff, and very safe Covid place. Outdoor seating, Well my wife loved the company. Much love to Minneapolis Fire & Rescue. Aloha

I ordered the avocado toast and received a hard burnt toast which was inedible.

The food is good and its a cuuuute place. But Im giving it ONE STAR because they dont take Cold hard CASH. I think its completely RIDICULOUS. Someone stole my wallet, it takes a week to replace cards, and this coffee shop is turning away my business. Its a shame. Ill never come back.

Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea has been a longstanding favorite coffee shop for me. There are sincerely so many things to list that I love, that I dont know where to start. Ill start with the basics: the coffee. They choose some of my favorite, US made coffee beans. Coming from Wisconsin, I love that they support Collectivo Coffee. I used to get their coffee subscription, but since having it at Fairgrounds, its easier for me to stop for a cup every so often here rather than waiting for it in the mail! Their other drink menu is made of fun, funky Elixirs that use teas like match and butterfly pea powder along side of traditional beverages like Vietnamese coffee made with condensed milk. On top of that, their food menu is healthy, light, and so refreshing.Did I mention they have swings at their coffee bar rather than stools?

Awkward. Walked in and was stared at without being greeted. Got an ok espresso, wasn’t offered options. Customers after me were greeted differently. Odd.

During a 2 week staycation in NoLo, this has become a staple go-to place. The helpful staff brew up some delicious breakfast fare. The draft latte, avo toast, lox platter, and acai bowls are a grand slam. ¡Delish!

Relaxed atmosphere, great coffee and rolls. Knowledgeable staff as far as roasting styles. Good social distancing practices still in place. Very comfortable surroundings and various types of available seating: Couch, coffee bar, tables and chairs and swings.

Consistently amazing coffee. 16 Oz single origin pour over. Heaven. Iced coffee on tap. Delightful. Cappuccino while swinging on a swing at the coffee counter? Yes please. Order a breakfast burrito and start your day right. Love this place.

With many coffee stops in Minneapolis, it can be hard to find one that stands out, but this is one of the best. From the moment I walked in, the decor was inviting, the space was well lit and there was plenty of room to move around. The atmosphere was comfortable yet unique, including the swings you could sit at around the coffee bar.The multitude of coffee and tea options made choices difficult, but every drink I tried I loved. I had an iced latte that was smooth and refreshing. I also tried a berry tea and the vosges coconut charcoal elixir, and both were excellent.The food was also delicious all-around. I had the bacon and egg sandwich, which was on a soft-yet-toasted English muffin, and the yolk was cooked perfectly where it spread across the sandwich just right. Highly recommend.

I came yesterday and today (10/8/21). The two women at the front were very rude both days with a lot of attitude. Barista and cashier. Not friendly at all. Seemed miserable. Latte was cold also on both days. When I asked to make the drink sweeter the barista rolled her eyes.

Bustling vibrant spot. Wheelchair accessible but I little snug. The funnel cake fries with chocolate dip and roast beef sandwich are decent. A bit too busy/loud for the reading I wanted to do but I enjoyed the music. I’d suggest this place to go with friends.

I wasn’t hungry when we first ordered, but I really wanted to try every single thing on the menu, but only ordered a soul detox drink. It was absolutely delicious, not that sweet. It did come with too much ice however, so there was less of a drink than I expected. All of the menu items sounded absolutely delicious, and very creative. They had quite a few interesting drinks, and food items that caught my attention. Also, I love the decor, particularly the swings that customers could sit on.

The Absolute best coffee shop in the twin cities. They have great drip coffee and the shop is just so cute.

I love this place! Super cute and have some really tasty drinks. I would highly recommend the cinnamon maple matcha. Also, the service was very quick and the workers were sweet. :)

The cold brew flight is a unique and fun way to try new coffees

Yes, it’s a coffee house. But also serves well made small meals (we had lox and bagels, and avocado toast). And a variety of teas. And delicious pastries. And other stuff.It’s cafeteria style ordering but on the day we were there an attentive waitress stopped by our table, saw the order number, said, “What are you waiting for?” (It was a busy day and they were a little behind); my wife told her and she ran off, returning in a short minute with our dishes. All the staff were polite and helpful.This is going to be a huge North Loop hit.

Best chai I’ve ever tasted! We stopped in here with friends on Saturday after hearing them rave about it. The place was busier than I expected considering the pandemic, which says a lot about the place right off the bat. I ordered a mocha, which was excellent, and then I ordered the butter scotch chai. My God I’m in heaven! Other items that we ordered at our table were the Earl gray lavender tea, maple sweet potato latte, and an iced coffee. All were excellent, but that chai......We also ordered the lox platter and another breakfast sandwich, both were excellent. My husband really enjoyed the lox platter.There is no parking lot, so it’s on-street paid parking, but we didn’t have any trouble.This place is super adorable, and has easily become my favorite coffee shop.

Açaí bowl was thick and fresh 10/10 and the white peach blossom tea wasn’t very good and they don’t offer rebrews which I wasn’t a fan of. Later in the day I got a ginger turmeric latte.Both times I ordered my drinks the lady was rude and unwelcoming. She was heavier set bangs and glasses. That was a negative aspect of my visit. Just had an attitude and was not friendly. I had A friend meet up with me and I asked her what her experience was with her and she said the same thing…Other then the service and spending $30 on a latte, tea, açaí bowl and having to pay for parking the atmosphere was great here and I’ll likely be back.

The vibe is great here! So fun with the greenery and the lights. I enjoyed my morning coffee here while studying. The only reason it’s not 5 stars is because the coffee is not served in a mug when you dine in. I expected a mug with a beautiful design in the froth of my latte, but got a cup and no design. Tasted delicious!

Great coffee and healthy snacks. A bit pricey.

Four stars because I waited outside with our dog while my wife went in to buy our things. Took a little longer than I expected, but cant comment on what happened inside! Food was great, I usually hate lattes but stole three sips from my wifes cup. My breakfast burrito was on point. Solid, going to come back many times.

The drink and salad I got were generic. They forgot the syrup in my brother and mom’s power flower milk tea, which tasted like straight matcha powder, and the salad was very bland as well (it was basically all spring greens). My sisters blueberry lemonade tasted like earth. The aesthetic and decor were nice but I’d never go back.

Beautiful shop with great coffee! Really enjoyed the coffee from the taps! Not a big coffee drinker but really liked the Limitless Salted Caramel cold brew with a little cream!

I ordered their iced mocha and it was very good, though it got quite bland towards the end. i recently tried their brunch menu and it really is a unique and special experience to try it out because the aesthetics in this store is so pretty! very picture worthy too

Definitely one of the coolest coffee places in the cities.Unique that it has so many different coffees available (not just their own like many coffee shops, its almost like a bar for coffee vs a brewery for coffee if that makes sense)

The absolute cutest and overall best coffee shop I found during my weeklong stay in MSP. They have a plentiful variety of food and drink options and the staff are very friendly. The ambiance is to die for.

Tried out Fairgrounds on a rare weekday off work, and I was very impressed. The right mix of trendy, greenery, and vintage decor some shops go way over the top with. Fairgrounds is a refreshing spot. My coffee was delicious, and their vegan breakfast sandwich tasted fresh and incredible. Something that is worth going back for for sure. My only complaints was that the wifi was very slow, and the lack of electrical outlets In the space means that this isn’t really the kind of place you can setup shop and get work done for long periods of time. However with the delicious menu items and great decor (including the vintage Grateful Dead posters) you’re better off to bring a book or a friend and enjoy the company and conversation in the awesome space around you.

It was wonderful and unexpected, they were doing final training the day before their grand opening. It is Friday the 13th, and I stumbled across the place on my way back from My Jeweler. It originated in Chicago, with another storefront in Milwaukee, and Los Angeles. The place is absolutely Immaculate brand new and though people are brand new working there well trained well organized. Im excited about this place. They have a new and unique way of Brewing each cup of coffee individually. Ill have to check out the photos. But they have a cafe bar station for Gravity drip and a custom grinder. They serve food. They serve kombucha, and tea brand and exotic. I just happen to be in the right place at the right time in order to get a free cup of coffee, on their Training Day, and an opportunity to take photos in its most pristine state. Just check out all the eye candy!

Such a fun place to try, for tea lovers and coffee lovers alike — and kombucha lovers! Great space too.

I work in the North Loop and my friend and I wandered in on their opening day to check it out and we instantly fell in love with this place! Already we want to make this our regular coffee shop. Their fair themed vintage decor is perfectly playful and not over the top and their staff couldnt be friendlier. They made great recommendations and let us sample some things before deciding on our order.Their selection of coffee and tea is excellent and if youre a fan of Kombucha they have an incredible one on tap right now that was brewed with wine which makes for one tasty glass of buch!I havent tried their food yet but if its anything like their beverages Im sure it wont disappoint. Ill be back very soon!

Reasons why I love this spot: 1. Long list of different coffee roasts you can try (all from different roasters from around the country, all single cup pour overs) 2. Long list of cold brews on tap to try (so cool!) 3. Very solid food menu (everything I’ve had so far has been good) 4. Copper cups for tap water or tap seltzer 5. Vibe of the space is just fun and chill. I could keep going but I think you get the point...worth checking out.

Good place and great staff. I have been here once and now I will start coming in every other day.

I love this place. The coffee is delicious but the food is also wonderful! Ive just had the breakfast sandwich and seasonal avocado toast but based on how good those two items were, Im confident everything else is great! My only recommendation is dont go here if you are in a hurry. Since they give you GOOD coffee, it takes a little bit more time but is worth the wait. Its always pretty busy so Im glad to see them thriving!

Cozy and hip spot, great place for quality coffee of all sorts. The coffee flights are great to try. Good vibes. Would recommend this place!

How did I NOT know about this place!? I live just across the river in NE, and it was so worth the short trek! I think I counted 9 coffee drinks on tap, one being the oat milk latte that I ordered. Coffee was outstanding, açaí bowl was perfect, service was excellent, and the place is beyond cozy!

Swings, espresso and matcha bar, & healthy delicious food-- whats not to love?! This place has an awesome vibe in North Loop. This time, we tried the Metropolis coffee from the Brew Bar, an iced caramel latte, avocado toast, and the Nutella banana toast. The avocado toast isnt the best Ive ever had, but its definitely worth trying once because who doesnt love avocado toast?? If you are looking to take the perfect artsy Instagram shot, this is your place. They also have self serve Healing Ayurvedic copper drinking cups to put in still or sparkling water-- something you dont get at a lot of places. This place isnt cheap though. The avocado toast comes in around $9 and when you add a drink or other food it starts to add up. Definitely worth trying at least once though! Come here to get some studying done or meet up for a coffee date.

Had the ham melt and it was great! My gf had the vanilla late, she said its the best in the neighborhood, definitely coming back

Was very understaffed, slow service. Employees looked overworked and stressed.

All food was delicious but Acai bowl arrived frozen solid. Couldnt eat for over an hour.

Really fun interior design, friendly staff, covid precautions followed and good chai tea latte and hot chocolate!

Outstanding selection of various cold brew coffees and excellent food. For quick bites their overnight oats are amazing, otherwise the egg sandwiches are delicious. Always so friendly and welcoming. This is one of our favorite spots for a coffee on weekend mornings! Easy to get to, easy to park, and close by to a nice area to walk by the river with your coffee.

Yummy drinks and decent food but service is very POOR. Every staff had an attitude and seemed like they hated their job? From taking your order, to answering questions, making your drink and delivering your food, everyone had attitude. Not a single pleasant staff. They acted like it was illegal to smile..

1st time Ever at a Fairgrounds coffee. The menu was vast and the cashier was glad to make recommendations for my 1st visit. The iced Matcha tea and bagel & chream cheese were amazing. Plus glass bottles of Mexican Coke! I will return because of their swing chairs and reward program too

Great selection of coffees from around the US, i appreciate the craft and work that goes into the coffee but can take a looong time for a drip coffee. If in a rush, go for something on tap

My partner and I were traveling through Minneapolis Today and were looking for somewhere to get matcha before we continued our drive. So glad we found this place. We are really into fine Japanese green teas and matcha, and have high standards. This place was amazing. The service was so impressive - they not only answered all our questions with patience, they were excited to share samples with us of their nitro matcha and their chia matcha pudding. We got ceremonial grade matcha lattes because they were out of the imperial, and they were the best matcha lattes we have ever had. We were informed that there is another location in Chicago, And we will definitely be stopping there on our drive home to hopefully try the Imperial matcha! Cheers and thanks again for an exciting decor aesthetic (we loved the swings), impressive service, and delectable drinks!!

Super cool atmosphere. Trendy ya know. Its the north loop. Cappuccino was above average and loved the mug. Not a lot of seating (but it was pretty busy.)

Great coffee with a very wide selection of options. They offer several unique drinks that cant be found anywhere else. Prices are very reasonable, and the aesthetic and staff are welcoming and friendly.

Wow! What a great addition to the Minneapolis area and North Loop. Awesome atmosphere, drinks and even better food. The salted caramel cold brew nearly took my breath away. I look forward to many future visits and tasting the endless variety of hot and cold coffee + teas. Be sure and try the nutella and banana toast. My kids are already addicted too! Cant wait to go back.

Good vibe place, good food, and decor.

Love the vibe, the breakfast burrito was good but if you get chicken sausage ask for it to be extra diced. It was like throwing in a hot dog cut up into 5 chunks, the sausage bits were wayy too big.

Coffee on tap and high quality. Very impressed with the food as well - the breakfast tacos are delicious.

Very nice and chill place for hang out, study or work. Beverage selection is just amazing and they customize any drink you ask for

Cool place with awesome coffee choices. But poor decision on their food. I ordered a salad and received just pieces of the spine on some old romaine lettuce. Not worth 10$

Too busy talking and not paying attention to doing the job!

Very nice selection of drinks. They have stuff for everyone, even if you hate coffee. Snacks are delicious and fresh!

This place is awesome. food, drink, vibes. all of it.

Great atmosphere and good service even when it’s busy!

Kinda expensive but a lot of really yummy options. A great way to treat yourself if in the area!

Beautiful cafe with a bright and fresh aesthetic! The staff members are wonderful and made great drink recommendations. If youre looking for coffee/tea/matcha drinks with unique and balanced flavor blends youll find it here. I got the matcha latte with oat milk and caramel and it is SO GOOD.

I am absolutely obsessed with the matcha chia pudding and iced coffee at Fairgrounds! Every time I’m in north loop, this place is my go-to because of the friendly faces and gorgeous atmosphere!

The coffee here is amazing. I had the Chocolate Truffle Mocha with an extra shoot. It’s a bit pricy but good coffee. It’s important to support small businesses during the pandemic if you have the means too!!

I had a good experience. The matcha tea was tasty as was the doughnut! The place is nicely decorated. Theres a relaxing, open feel when you walk in. This was my second visit. I definitely plan to go back.

Excellent service. Edison was friendly and knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make it a memorable experience while i was here. Kudos!

Acai bowl and matcha pineapple drink are the 💣

I gotta say - excellent coffee and matcha selection! My matcha latte was so fluffy and smooth, and even if you’re just a black coffee drinker there are lots of options. Plus, tap lattes? That’s so cool!My food was not good though. I had the breakfast tacos and the tortillas were not warmed up and fell apart immediately. The eggs were also kinda rubbery. I haven’t had anything else there, but I’ll be sticking to just the drinks from now on.

Their egg sandwich is so good! 🔥

Amazing coffee, great atmosphere!

Good lunch spot!

Excellent coffee. The espresso has a ton of dimension. Chic location. Good customer service.

There is a lot to be excited about from the food and drink menu. Number one, I LOVE the açaí bowl. I fell in love with açaí in Brazil and have not been able to find anything like it in the states. Only downside is it is a bit pricey. The chicken chimichurri sandwich is fantastic. The Seoul Bowl is also very good!

My wife and I went here for a coffee date before work today. The aesthetics and vibe of the place are really great. However, we were a little dissapointed in the coffee offerings. While they offer some of the best pour over brands from across the US, they dont offer any drip coffee. We dont really like paying $5 for a 12 oz. coffee. We would prefer a less expensive drip instead of a more expensive pour over. Other than price, this is a unique coffee shop compared to your typical minimalistic, hipster cafe.

Not the best coffee but good food. Hard to find parking

Paced a to go order that should have been ready in up to 15 minutes. Arrived at 20 minutes and it was not in the to go area. Went to the register and they then began preparing the order. It is now 30 minutes past the order and I am still waiting (unfortunately inside a restaurant where I don’t want to be due COVID which is why I placed a to go order). Staff members keep removing their masks to drink beverages in front of customers as well. Please do better.

This cafe has something for everyone. The menu features numerous drinks, meals, and snacks with real ingredients! The atmosphere is pleasant, both inside and out on the patio area. Prices do reflect these qualities.

Extremely poor customer service. The barista had a terrible mood and wasn’t fit for customer service.

Super cute coffee shop! Good chai! Great environment

Excellent food, dynamite coffee, great service, ran very well with how busy they get!

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The coffee was very bland. My autumn spice latte tasted like watered down milk, absolutely no taste. my sister ordered a mocha truffle which tasted like watered down dark chocolate, so disgusting. my other sister ordered a caramel macchiato & you could only taste milk, 10/10 will never come here again. The only good thing about this place was the interior of the actual cafe. do not come here, i wasted $20 for nothing

Delicious drip coffee and cool available bowl.

Super neat place! They have a great tea and coffee menu. I couldnt decide so I had to get two! The pastries are tasty as well. By the time I got to my office it was cold, but still one of the best Ive ad in a long while. Ill make this a regular stop. Great service and nice atmosphere. You do have to wait a bit for your drink but thats just because the drinks take a while to drip/steep. Its for sure worth it.

The chillest atmosphere with some delicious cold brew on tap. Highly recommended if you love cold brew and hip digs.

Really trendy place. Swings at the bar. Good food. Mine came out fast. The service was very kind. Starbucks prices, but the added bonus of a cool experience. Not too many outlets if you’re looking for a place to work, but a good amount of seating.

Great atmosphere, definitely would reccomend trying the place at least once for the experience. I enjoyed my coffee, my friend wasnt the biggest fan of whatever she got, so it all depends on preference.

I really don’t understand the hype about this place. I went awhile ago when they opened and wasn’t impressed. However, I decided today to give it another try. First off the customer service is not great. The barista was not friendly and rushed us to order even though no one was in line behind us. The coffee was terrible. I got an iced latte and the beans tasted like they were burnt, I couldn’t even finish it. My friend didn’t like her coffee either. My other friend got orange juice and it didn’t taste fresh at all. For food we got bagels and they tasted like they were from the grocery store and my friend got avocado toast and said it tasted sour. Don’t go here it’s not worth your money. Very disappointed.

Great coffee and study place

Great coffee and great service nice environment.

Has Colectivo coffee from Milwaukee, one of my favorites! Was good to see the Midwest all coming together.

Great place and people

Have came here twice now! First time it was a Sunday and they were clearly not expecting to be as busy as they were (fair thought since they just opened but it is the east side) it took a long time to get through the line and I had a bus to catch, everyone was super nice and accommodating once I got up to the register and explained how I didn’t have much time left. Great food and drink choices and wonderful atmosphere....forewarning though from someone that likes to do work at coffee shops, THERE ARE NO OUTLETS! So be prepared if you are planning to do work here!

No compost or recycling. This review would change drastically if they were an option.

The staff at Fairgrounds is very attentive and it is such a cute shop to stop in!! They have amazing food and coffee, but I would say the atmosphere really makes this place. You have to check them out :))

Love the coffee!