The best cafes in Bismarck

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

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3andME Coffee

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3andME Coffee pours great coffee and serves up food with a side of feel-good purpose, all wrapped in their Pretty Pink vibe and Hope on The…

Gateway Mall, 2700 State St

“3andME Coffee pours great coffee and serves up food with a side of feel-good purpose, all wrapped in their Pretty Pink vibe and Hope on The Go spirit. They even cater groups up to 100, so your next meeting this week can run on joy, not just caffeine.”

From the Bismarck newsletter, September 10, 2026

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BittyBean Coffee

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BittyBean Coffee nails the busy-Bismarck sweet spot with specialty coffee that actually wakes you up, a drive-up when mornings get chaotic,…

1019 E Main Ave

“BittyBean Coffee nails the busy-Bismarck sweet spot with specialty coffee that actually wakes you up, a drive-up when mornings get chaotic, and tasty meals on the go. They even deliver to local workplaces, so your crew can skip the mid-morning scramble and sip something worth looking forward to.”

From the Bismarck newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Dakota Cat Cafe

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Dakota Cat Cafe in Lincoln pairs handcrafted espresso with the mellow company of adoptable cats, creating an easygoing spot to decompress…

70 Santee Rd (Lincoln)

“Dakota Cat Cafe in Lincoln pairs handcrafted espresso with the mellow company of adoptable cats, creating an easygoing spot to decompress or convert that one friend who “isn’t a cat person” yet. Minutes from Bismarck, you might leave with a new favorite drink and a new roommate.”

From the Bismarck newsletter, September 5, 2026

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