Diamonds Coffee Shoppe
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Diamonds Coffee Shoppe

1618 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN

★★★★★4.5(503 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Diamonds Coffee Shoppe is a sprawling Northeast Minneapolis gem with a wonderfully retro, artsy vibe that feels refreshingly gritty compared to the minimalist coffee shops popping up everywhere. The cleverly divided space creates cozy nooks and semi-private alcoves perfect for lingering with your laptop or catching up with friends, while their solid traditional espresso drinks and standout banana bread pair nicely with a genuinely family-friendly atmosphere that even includes a toy machine for the kids.

What to expect

Laptop friendlyPastriesMeetingsLight foodSlow sitTraditional drinksFamily friendly

Google Reviews

Allie Hanson
★★★★a year ago

Great spot for coffee in NE! The atmosphere and overall vibe of this place is awesome. I love the retro and artsy decor, plus the layout of the whole cafe is nice as it's spread out over several, semi-distinct rooms. The service here was great, and the food and drink were decent. The sweet potato muffin I tried was quite good—I think the texture of the sweet potato really lends itself well to create that perfectly moist muffin. My partner tried a chicken salad sandwich, and this was also pretty good. The coffee was decent—I found my flavored drink to lean a little on the sweet side, but it was a pumpkin pie latte which in general is known to be very sweet anywhere you get it. I would say that the quality of the coffee was okay, definitely a bit better than average! Overall I think this place is great. It seems like an excellent spot to meet up with friends and chat, or sit and get a little work done. I really do love the space here and I'm sure I'll be back soon! I definitely recommend checking it out if you live in the area.

Ryo Hamasaki (Reo)
★★★★★2 years ago

Love the atmosphere of Diamonds. The space is relatively large but it is sectioned off to nooks and crannies, creating semi private spaces, perfect for working on a laptop. Pretty laid back and a bottomless cup of drip was excellent.

Amy Workman
★★★★★3 years ago

Loved the space. Took my two kids and they were overjoyed by the toy machine (mean mom never lets them get hard candy or gum) and the mini-rice crispy treats. Barista was great at offering kid friendly temp for our cider (forgetful mom forgets that).

Cap’n Tomasso Eduardo
★★★★★3 years ago

I’d choose Diamonds with it’s vintage decor and grittier feel over most of the newer, more sterile/minimalist shoppes. My cappuccino was pretty good and the menu looked good for food. Diamonds is a place I feel very comfortable for sitting and chatting and working at. Snug booths/nooks, comfortable old chairs. Personal tastes of course may vary.

Mic Thomas
★★★★8 years ago

This place is pretty cool, good coffee and tea. Fantastic banana 🍌 bread. Has a diner-esk feel up front, and white washed brick walled little rooms which give a different visual and auditory vibe. It's very different from your normal coffee shop layout, but that's not a bad thing. Try it out sometime.

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