Slow-Steeped · Freshly Baked

Where mornings find their quiet rhythm

An elegant espresso bar and scratch kitchen in Prior Lake, serving signature 18-hour cold brew and warm, flaky croissants.

  • 18-Hour Cold Brew
  • Locally Roasted Beans
  • Baked Fresh Daily
  • Apple Pay Accepted
A perfectly poured caffe latte with delicate foam art in a white ceramic cup, bathed in soft morning light.
Single-Origin Beans18-Hour Slow SteepFlaky Butter CroissantsPrior Lake FavoriteArtisan Espresso BarScratch-Made Pastries

Our Story

Slowing down the brew to find the perfect cup

We started LoadTest Cold Brew 7 with a simple belief: coffee shouldn't be rushed. In a world of fast-food drive-thrus, we wanted to build a quiet sanctuary where neighbors could gather over a properly steeped brew and a warm, flaky croissant.

Our signature cold brew takes a full 18 hours of patience, dripping slowly through our custom filtration setup to lock in a smooth, naturally sweet flavor. We partner with local Midwestern roasters who share our commitment to ethical sourcing and exceptional craft.

  • 18 Hours
    Slow-steep process
  • 100%
    Locally roasted beans
  • 5 AM
    Pastries baked fresh daily
  • 7 Days
    A week open for community
Elegant rustic interior of our cafe with warm wooden tables, hanging bulbs, and a cozy boutique atmosphere.
Our signature cold brew takes a full 18 hours of patience, dripping slowly through our custom filtration setup to lock in a smooth, naturally sweet flavor.
LoadTest Cold Brew 7

How we do it

A few things we hold to.

  • 18-Hour Cold Brew

  • Locally Roasted Beans

  • Baked Fresh Daily

  • Apple Pay Accepted

Our Regulars

Loved by the neighborhood

  • "The cold brew here is unbelievably smooth—no bitter bite at all. I pair it with their butter croissant, and it feels like a mini-trip to Paris every Saturday morning."
    Clara M.
    Prior Lake
  • "You can tell they care deeply about the craft. The barista explained the origin of the Ethiopian single-origin espresso like a sommelier explaining a fine wine."
    Marcus T.
    Savage, MN
  • "This place has become my daily sanctuary. The warm wooden tables, the smell of fresh pastry, and a perfect velvet latte make it the best spot in the Midwest."
    Elena R.
    Prior Lake

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