Northern Shores Coffee
2423-2471 Kirby Dr, Duluth, MN
Crema's Take
“Northern Shores has the bones of a solid campus hangout with solid wifi and a welcoming vibe for students who want to settle in for a few hours, but the execution falls short where it counts—their specialty drinks consistently underwhelm despite premium pricing, and the drink-calling system (no names!) can leave you guessing if your order is ready. If you're in Duluth and craving reliable espresso drinks, you might want to venture beyond campus; if you just need a spot to study with decent atmosphere, they'll do the job.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
They have improved since I first came here when I started to when I graduated. The service has improved with time, but the drinks have remained pretty mediocre.
Seriously the most consistently made disappointing and gross coffee drinks. Somehow they ruin Duluth Coffee every time. If you’re charging $7 for a latte I would at least expect to have the desire to finish my drink. I have given this business far too much money for burnt, yet tasteless coffee drinks. UMD should really be serving its students with better, & charging less.
They do realize their target audience is college students? And still charge $7-8 dollars for a specialty coffee drink.
Pricey and depending on when you go there can be long lines. Also they don't take names for drinks and just shout out the name of the drink when it is ready, which can be confusing(as to whether it is your drink or someone else's) if there is a crowd all waiting. On a positive note, the lines move quickly and the baristas are very quick at making drinks. Update 10/20/21: They now take names and call out names, which is an improvement.
Great on-campus coffee shop. Wish they were open on weekends.
Crema Reviews
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