The best cafes in St. Louis County

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

Dunn Brothers Coffee keeps it close to home with locally roasted, thoughtfully sourced beans and a menu that actually eats like breakfast. Hand-cracked egg sandwiches, fresh pastries, and seasonal specials hit the spot, whether you swing through the drive thru or hang out for a mid-day reset.

From the Duluth newsletter, September 23, 2026

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

Studio Café is that rare Duluth spot where your coffee comes with creative momentum. Order something warm, then settle in to draw, watercolor, sew or crochet while regular poetry meetups, open mics and art-forward clubs keep the space buzzing, making it feel less like a café and more like a community studio.

From the Duluth newsletter, October 28, 2026

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

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

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

At Rogue Eagle Mini Golf, Purple Car Coffeehouse & Cafe serves your caffeine fix with a side of friendly putt-putt energy. It’s the spot to meet up, sip something good, then play a round or spectate the chaos... a simple, cheerful change-up from the usual coffee run.

From the Superior newsletter, September 27, 2026

Underwood Coffee keeps things interesting with its latest coffees, like Peru Gilmer Cordova. Set up a subscription so you never run out, snag some merch or a gift card for your favorite caffeine fiend, and keep them in mind for private events or wholesale if your office needs a serious upgrade.

From the Duluth newsletter, September 17, 2026

At Duluth Coffee Company Coffee Shop & Roastery, globally sourced, farmer-focused coffees are roasted on-site and poured with care. Expect seasonal single origins, a rotating subscription if your mornings need surprises, plus classes and gear so your home brews graduate from meh to mighty.

From the Duluth newsletter, October 6, 2026

Need a quick Canal Park reset, with the bonus of great smells? The Coffee Bar at Naturalight Co. pours espresso drinks, classic drip, and specialty sips using locally roasted beans, all tucked inside Duluth’s candle store in the DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace, which makes your latte break feel downright hygge.

From the Duluth newsletter, October 1, 2026

Perk Place Coffeehouse is an easy win this week, keeping Duluth buzzing with from-scratch pastries, a full espresso bar featuring Duluth Coffee Company beans, fruit smoothies, and breakfast items whenever the craving hits. Family-owned since 2013, it’s the kind of spot that learns your order and your name.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 5, 2026

Kitchen & Bar at Duluth Coffee Company is the cozy move when you want farmer-focused, made-from-scratch plates with legitimately great coffee, plus a proper bar for mimosas or a Bloody Mary, all backed by DCC’s origin-obsessed roasting team.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 3, 2026

Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace serves up specialty coffee, handcrafted food, and beer, plus a cozy market showcasing Duluth makers.

From the Superior newsletter, October 24, 2026

Wired Whisker is Duluth’s cat cafe serving craft coffee, refreshing beverages, and locally-made baked goods alongside quality time in their cat lounge with adoptable felines from Animal Allies Humane Society, Pet Haven, and Carlton County Animal Rescue.

From the Superior newsletter, October 16, 2026