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the art of brewing the perfect cup. Read more
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10 Boutique Coffee Shops
Kopplin's picked for quality joe, sophisticated menus
and innovative design in Bon Appétit. Read more
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Kopplin's Featured in Eat.Shop
Twin Cities
Eat.Shop Twin Cities is a curated guide of inspired and unique locally owned
eating and shopping establishments in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Kopplin's
"really good coffee" is featured on pages 44-45.
There are three things that are top of my list after I have my baby: take
a scalding hot bath, eat a plate of raw fish and drink cup after cup of Kopplin's coffee. Andrew has a reputation in the Twin Cities for making the best cuppa
joe in town—I could barely contain myself from indulging there while watching
happy caffeinites start their day right. If coffee doesn't rock your boat,
the tea selection there is just as carefully curated—though I will say to
you tea people, I think you are missing out. Kopplin's might have you switching
teams, if you give it a chance.
Kopplin's Recommended as
"Top
10 Boutique Coffee Shops" in Bon Appétit Magazine
A coffeehouse used to be just a few couches, ho-hum muffins, and free Wi-Fi.
But a new generation of artisinal roasters and enthusiastic baristas is offering
not only a quality cup of joe, but also sophisticated menus and innovative design.
End result? Now you've got a real reason to hang out.
Great coffee starts with great expertly roasted beans. The Twin Cities' finest
coffee shop sources from Terroir, a first-rate roaster. The pastries—including
cinnamon buns and pecan shortbread—come from artisanal bakery Rustica.
Owner Andrew Kopplin was invited to speak at the 2009 MSP Barista Jam
at Café Imports. Andrew spoke to the importance of precision and nuance
of brewing a quality shot of espresso. A demonstration of the proper way to pull
a shot of espresso was followed by a question and answer session.
Taste Some of the Best Coffee
Beans in the World at Kopplin's
KARE 11 NEWS
Kopplin's featured in a news brief on coffee and roasting.
Kopplin's Voted Best Coffee Shop & Best
Barista in City Pages for 2009
"Everyone loves the story of David versus Goliath. People love to see the
little guy win. It's the reason we root for underdogs, watch Hoosiers, and support
small businesses run by our neighbors. Kopplin's Coffee is such a business. This
tiny cafe, nestled in a quiet section of St. Paul, can knock the portafilters
off any coffee shop in Minneapolis. The baristas here can explain the cupping
notes of an Ethiopian Bonko Sidamo and pour a latte Rosetta with enough fronds
to provide shade. It was once thought that coffee reached its peak with the influx
of the Starbucks mermaid, but then folks like Andrew Kopplin came along and pushed
the game further. Enjoy a cup brewed in his $11,000 Clover coffeemaker and watch
as a ristretto shot pours out a naked portafilter. Everything about this place
is quality, and its customers quickly become converts. It's a reason to love
your morning, and a reason to respect the underdog who is making his coffee the
very best."
- City Pages
Mariah Patzner of Kopplin's
Voted Best Barista in City Pages for 2009
"A barista can change your day. Be it with a simple smile or by remembering
your favorite drink, they help get your morning started. But a barista like Mariah
Patzner at Kopplin's coffee in St. Paul can change your life. For reals. One
sip will make you a believer. She honed her craft in the hills of Eugene, Oregon,
at a small roaster called Wandering Goat. There she went through a barista boot
camp of sorts, spending days learning how to mete out 20 grams of espresso from
a burr grinder, tap the grinds with 20 to 30 pounds of pressure, and perfect
a ristretto pull by watching, smelling, and timing the water moving through a
naked portafilter. If you have no idea what that means, don't worry. Patzner
would just as soon talk about her other love, one more familiar to St. Paul natives:
books. As for her own craft, one simple sip of espresso made with her care, attention,
dexterity, and love will change the way you experience coffee. As a result, Mariah
Patzner will change your life."
-City Pages
Kopplin's Coffee Cupping
Kopplin’s
Adds Lunch, Dessert, and Seating
Kopplin’s Coffee is expanding its offerings to included
lunch and dessert items, as well as additional seating.
As of March 7th, Kopplin’s will be offering sandwiches,
cakes and tortes. The sandwiches will be the collaborative effort
of both Rustica Bakery and Corner Table Restaurant and will feature
local, sustainable, and seasonal ingredients, while the desserts
will be from Rustica Bakery and reflect their focus on European
artisan baking and quality ingredients.
Additionally, the café will be unveiling some new interior
features and interior display signage by Design
for the Arts. Seating and a standing bar will be added and
the menu board will be updated to showcase only the most delicious
Kopplin’s-approved beverages, made with quality, sustainable
ingredients.
Coffee of the
Month Club
Enjoy distinctive, owner-selected coffees of limited availability every month
for a year by joining Kopplin's Coffee of the Month Club. One
half pound of Kopplin’s monthly featured bean is accompanied by notes on
origin, roasting and unique characteristics. Learn more
Gift CERTIFICATES
Gift certificates are good for the purchase of Kopplin’s
beverages, baked goods and more. Available for purchase at the café in
amounts of $20, $40 and $60.
