Spyhouse Coffee (Northeast)

Spyhouse's Northeast cafe is the flagship of Minneapolis's best-known local roaster — a gorgeous restored brick-and-timber warehouse with big windows, serious espresso, and free parking. Great for working or a slow morning. Caveat: it's popular with laptop crowds, so weekday midday seats can be scarce.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Which Spyhouse location is the best one?

Northeast is the flagship and the most atmospheric — a restored turn-of-the-century warehouse with original wood floors. Whittier (the original on Nicollet) has more bohemian history, but if you're picking one, pick Northeast.

Is there parking at Spyhouse Northeast?

Yes — free parking, which is rare for a cafe this popular. That alone makes the Northeast location the easiest Spyhouse to visit if you're driving.

What else is near Spyhouse Northeast?

You're in the middle of Northeast's arts-and-food district: breweries like Indeed and Dangerous Man territory, Young Joni's old block, and Hai Hai are all a short hop. It's a natural first stop on a Northeast afternoon.

Does Spyhouse have food?

Pastries and light grab-and-go items, not a full kitchen. If you want a real breakfast, eat elsewhere in Northeast (Kramarczuk's and Young Joni's neighborhood haunts are nearby) and come here for the coffee.

Is Spyhouse expensive?

Standard third-wave pricing — espresso drinks run a bit more than a chain but in line with any specialty roaster. You're paying for house-roasted beans and one of the nicest rooms in the city to drink them in.

What should I order at Spyhouse?

Their espresso drinks are the point — a cortado or latte with their house-roasted beans is the safe great choice. Seasonal signature drinks rotate and are usually worth a look, and they sell retail bags if you want to take beans home.

What time does Spyhouse open and close?

7 am to 7 pm, seven days a week. That evening window is unusually late for Minneapolis coffee shops, which makes it a solid pre-dinner meeting spot for the Northeast dining scene.

Is Spyhouse Northeast a good place to work from?

One of the best in the city — big communal tables, lots of natural light, and open until 7 pm daily. Just know half of Northeast has the same idea on weekday middays, so outlets and tables near windows go early.

Nearby in Ask Minneapolis

• Northeast (Nordeast)Neighborhood0.39 km · 5 min walk
• Northeast Farmers MarketMarket0.54 km · 7 min walk
• Boom Island ParkPark1.19 km · 15 min walk
• Kramarczuk's Sausage CompanyRestaurant1.22 km · 15 min walk
• Dangerous Man BrewingBar1.3 km · 16 min walk