Address: 200 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Coffee roaster: Dogwood Coffee
B's brew: 12 oz latte w/ whole milk
C's brew: 12 oz latte w/ whole milk
Sweet: In house - double chocolate brownie & fruit danish
Tunes played: The Cactus Blossoms - Queen of Them All album
Website: thebachelorfarmer.com/cafe/
We always love a trip to the Twin Cities! This time around we were able to explore with family but also spend some time adventuring on our own. Even though we only had 3 days away, we somehow made it to the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, the Mill City Museum, and the Walker Art Center. The first night we were in town, we had an impromptu dinner with my cousin and his fiance at The Bachelor Farmer. Our 3 hour dinner was nothing short of delicious, and we knew we had to try the adjoining cafe before we left town, which is exactly what we did.
The Bachelor Farmer Restaurant and Cafe are housed in a beautiful old brick and timber warehouse which was built in 1881. The owners of the building took great pride in transforming the space and kept as much of the original structure as possible. Some things were bound to be lost during restoration, but they were able to replicate the windows, and use the area where there had previously been a loading dock for the main entrance of the restaurant.
The interior of the space is just as appealing, especially inside the cafe. If you ever want tile inspiration, there is no shortage here! The beautiful patterns that Murcury Mosaics designed for the space is impressive. Aside from the aesthetic appeal, we were impressed by the kindness of the other patrons, the knowledge of the staff, and of course, the delicious coffee. Their daily drip is a product of Dogwood Coffee who created a special North Loop blend, named after the neighborhood where the cafe is situated. They are planning on rotating their beans for pour-overs every few months to keep a variety in the cafe, and also collaborate with the enormous coffee community that exists around the world. When we were there, they were serving drinks made with beans from Portland based, Heart Roasters.
Not only were our lattes smooth, but our pastry was delicious which was exactly in line with everything the cafe had to offer. I can only imagine The Bachelor Farmer Cafe will become a regular visit for us when we're in the Twin Cities.
