Sunshine Coffee Co.

Sunshine Coffee Co.

3459 Lake Elmo Ave N, Saint Paul, MN

★★★★★4.9(178 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This locally rooted Lake Elmo spot roasts their own beans and excels at both espresso-driven classics and thoughtful pour overs, with regulars raving about seasonal creations like the Golden Sunshine Latte and salty maple latte. Beyond the coffee, what really sets Sunshine apart is their genuine commitment to community—they actively support immigrants and create an inclusive, family-friendly atmosphere where you're equally welcome to linger over a pastry on the spacious patio or grab something quick on your way out. With nearly perfect ratings and a devoted local following, this is the kind of neighborhood coffee shop that feels like it actually knows and cares about the people walking through its door.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program, good cold brew. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.

MeetingsSlow sitTraditional drinksOutdoor seatingPour overFamily friendlyCraft espressoCold brewPastries

Google Reviews

David Vouk
★★★★★a month ago

This has quickly become one of my favorite spots in the twin cities. Not only because of the beautiful location in downtown lake Elmo, but because they actually do coffee and espresso right. Everything I’ve had is exceptional and well balanced. The twin cities suburbs,…

Alexandra McDowell
★★★★★a month ago

We love sunshine coffee. The baristas always remember you, and when you pop in as often as my family and I, they know your orders too. They’re always willing to work with you on your order request. Our kids love going to the “hot coffee shop” for hot cocoa and they have kids…

Shiv Bhatia
★★★★★4 months ago

I had heard about this locally owned coffee ship in Lake Elmo that has great coffee and are also all inclusive / support immigrants. Finally got to visit them on Friday just before they closed. They have a great list of coffees and a horde of sweet and savory snacks on their…

Michelle Aldrich
★★★★★5 months ago

We absolutely love this coffee shop! It’s our favorite in the area. We get the pumpkin spice latte, salty maple latte, and usually split a sweet treat like a gf vanilla donut, blueberry muffin or apple fritter! This is by far our favorite place to get lattes. Staff is wonderful!

Truth Hurts
★★★★★10 months ago

Everything about this place was enjoyable! Roast their own beans and have good tasty treats. Plenty of outdoor sitting though inside space is limited. I was there on a Saturday morning and they were busier than any place I’ve been for coffee. Great location and faithful client…

Allie Hanson
★★★★★a year ago

Cute coffee shop in Lake Elmo! My friend and I paid a visit on a Saturday while we were in the area. I tried their Golden Sunshine Latte and it was super delicious, plus the flavors were well-balanced. The coffee shop space is also so clean, cheery, and aesthetically pleasing,…

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