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The Coffee Shop Northeast

IndependentNamed roasting partner: undisclosedSourcing: Limited public info

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The Coffee Shop Northeast opened on June 28, 2010, in the Audubon neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis. The business operates as an independent, community-focused cafe that serves certified Fair Trade and organic coffee. It is documented for its neighborhood atmosphere and its menu of signature drinks and light breakfast fare. The shop functions as a local hub that hosts community events such as open mics and writer readings.

Ownership

The Coffee Shop Northeast is an independently owned, single-location business.

Founded

2010

Roasting

Named roasting partner: undisclosed. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.

What it's known for

Serving certified Fair Trade and organic coffee in a community-focused, neighborhood atmosphere in Northeast Minneapolis.

Farm-level sourcing

The brand explicitly states they use certified Fair Trade and organic coffee, but they do not publicly disclose specific farms, washing stations, or origin countries for their current offerings.

Notable coffees

— Killer Chai
— Northeast Sunset
— Liquid Tryptophan

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-24. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. I could not verify the specific roaster partner or the specific countries of origin for their coffee, as the brand does not publish this information on their website or social media channels.

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