Backstory Coffee Roasters - North Loop

This place is so cool that no one cool really goes here. Wait 30 minutes for coffee; type on the computer at the hellishly cramped co-working table. Enjoy the eyes of the coffee line, ravenously watching you for a chance at your seat. A nice, west village vibe nevertheless.

Crowded but great energy! I luckily did an pickup order so I was able to ignore the crazy long line! The seasonal drinks are always so good. Plus nice baristas

Downside: parking is literally nonexistent. You gotta park on the busy street or (what I did) is park at some apartment complex and then grab your coffee and run back before you get towed lol

All in all, can’t wait to be back!

I would have given more stars however, I didn't get a coffee. The place is beautiful and would have loved to try the coffee but, they have no sugar free flavor syrups and only carry Stevia as a substitute sweetener. This really is a surprise considering how many people have a keto or sugar-free diet. Little bummed as this is the closest coffee shop to where I work. Hopefully that changes. The employees were friendly and like I said the place is so beautiful.

Come here to wade through North Loopers in Lululemon with their dogs and maybe get a little coffee with your sugar and alt milk. Couldn't even taste coffee in the maple cold brew. Couldn't taste the coffee over the sugar in the cherry latte drink. "Barista" had no idea about their espressos. My espresso tasted like what happens when you put entirely too much coffee in your french press. Almost not a liquid. No crema to be seen. Dogs all over the place. One leapt up and put its front paws on the counter right before I ordered. Counter was not cleaned. Disgusting. Yep, the decor is outstanding.

Great vibe, lots of seating, but it was very crowded while we were there (Saturday Morning). The coffee and the pastries are excellent, and the staff is super kind and helpful. If I’m ever back in Minneapolis I will definitely come back

They've built a wonderful little Cafe with modern industrial esthetic and great close/cozy morning vibes. Selection of baked goods is perfect for complimenting their selection of drinks and the service is timely even when the line is long and the floor is jam packed.

The Minneapolis location is well worth the drive. It is beautiful and cozy. Hard to find a seat depending on the time of day.

What a great coffee shop tucked away in the lobby of the Duffey Building. Rustic and Engineering based designs lots of space and open feel.

Beautiful old warehouse turned cafe! Lovely decor and top notch service. Almost like a tea room/workspace/cafe. My grilled cheese was so tasty along with my vanilla and honey latte. This is now a staple!!

Literally the slowest service I have ever received at a coffee shop. It took just over 50 minutes for me to get my burnt and bitter coffee. Glad the baristas are laughing and goofing around while 15 people are waiting for drinks. Management needs to think about firing most of the workers hiring some competent baristas.