Best Coffee in the Twin Cities

J Arthur's authentic Italian Cappuccino

I haven driven to the far ends of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area to spend a few hours at my favorite coffee shops.  After scouring dozens of popular Twin Cities coffee houses, I can announce the clear-cut favorite.  The best coffee in the Twin Cities can be found at J Arthur's Coffee in Roseville.  J Arthur's serves up authentic Italian style coffee that is rarely made in the metro area.  

What to Expect
The secret to J Arthur's success is not a secret at all; it is in their authentic Italian artisan coffee.  Order a cappuccino, and you will not get the large fluffy creation created by the corporate chain coffee shops. J Arthur's cappuccino is small, intensely flavorful, and nearly identical to cappuccino I've had in Italy. J Arthur's even serves their espresso drinks with a side of mineral water to complete the Italian experience.  Besides coffee, espresso, and tea, J Arthur's also serves up soups, sandwiches and baked goods. You can also feel good about your purchase; J Arthur's strives to offer sustainable, organic, fair-trade, and/or local products.  

J Arthur's Coffee

Most weekends J Arthur's has live music and plenty of seating, making it a great alternative to the bar scene. They have over a dozen tables, a comfortable lounge area around a fireplace, and a wall devoted to showcasing work from local artists. There are also two meeting rooms perfect for  business meetings, showers, or church groups.  The rooms can be reserved by purchasing a gift card ($25 for the smaller room, $50 for the larger). There is also a great patio out front (when Minnesota weather decides to cooperate).  For those on the go, J Arthur's has a drive up window (located on the back of the building).

Just the Basics

• Locations: 2441 Rice Street, Roseville, MN 
• Hours:
• Monday-Thursday 6:30am-9pm
• Friday-Saturday 6:30am-10pm
• Sunday 8am-8pm 
• Website: http://jarthurscoffee.com/ 
• Advice: For an authentic taste of Italy, order the cappuccino.