The best cafes in Lake Minnetonka

7 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

Browse another shelf: all of Lake Minnetonka’s best · Restaurants · Beauty · Shopping · Nightlife · Bakeries & Sweets · Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage · Arts & Culture · Entertainment · Home & Garden · Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · Parks & Outdoors · Health & Wellness · Sporting Goods

Pinned in Lake Minnetonka today

This spot is open today.

Two pinned places a day in Lake Minnetonka — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. List your business →

Paid placements are always marked.

Cafes · 7 places · showing the latest additions first

Relaxed community spot for craft beers, coffee and local brews, along with new and used books.

1605 Mainstreet (Hopkins)

Relaxed community spot for craft beers, coffee and local brews, along with new and used books.

Website ↗

Cozy, popular coffee shop offering pastries, smoothies, and wine, plus a peaceful vibe.

234 Water St (Excelsior)

Cozy, popular coffee shop offering pastries, smoothies, and wine, plus a peaceful vibe.

Website ↗

Coffeehouse chain serving signature drinks, mochas & lattes, plus coffee & breakfast.

2073 Wayzata Blvd (Long Lake)

Coffeehouse chain serving signature drinks, mochas & lattes, plus coffee & breakfast.

Website ↗

This artsy cafe with a patio offers gourmet coffee drinks, all-day breakfast, sandwiches & pastries.

1206 Mainstreet (Hopkins)

This artsy cafe with a patio offers gourmet coffee drinks, all-day breakfast, sandwiches & pastries.

Website ↗
Run a Lake Minnetonka business? Two pinned spots a day — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. Advertise →

From your first latte to a well-earned glass of red, The O.G. Coffee & Wine Bar nails the day-to-night vibe with locally-sourced,…

600 Market St #110 (Chanhassen)

G. Coffee & Wine Bar nails the day-to-night vibe with locally-sourced, female-owned heart, premium ingredients, and seasonal twists. This week, grab a sandwich or hummus plate, linger with a tea or beer, then call it productivity.

From the Chanhassen newsletter, August 3, 2026

Website ↗

When you need a reliable perk-up that still feels like a little adventure, Base Camp Coffee & Provisions nails it with rich coffee, smooth…

14635 Excelsior Blvd (Minnetonka)

When you need a reliable perk-up that still feels like a little adventure, Base Camp Coffee & Provisions nails it with rich coffee, smooth espresso, refreshing iced drinks, specialty lattes, and seasonal creations. Perfect for a morning ritual or mid-day escape, and you can even order ahead online.

From the Lake Minnetonka newsletter, August 5, 2026

Website ↗

Market, cafe, and wine bar turning out prepared foods and made-to-order meals, plus breakfast.

326 Broadway Ave S (Wayzata)

Market, cafe, and wine bar turning out prepared foods and made-to-order meals, plus breakfast.

Website ↗

Listed here?

You’ve earned the mark — get the BaseLocal’s Best badge for your site →. Want in? List your business →