Charming · Craft-Obsessed · Local

Where slow-steeped craft meets Parisian charm

Sip house-perfected cold brews, velvety lattes, and golden pastries on our sunlit Prior Lake patio.

  • Small-batch roasted
  • Locally sourced
  • Cards & Apple Pay
A beautifully poured latte art heart in a white ceramic cup sitting on a sunny cafe table
18-hour cold brewFlaky butter croissantsLocal micro-roastersFreshly baked dailyEspresso bar craftPrior Lake favorite

Our Story

Slowing down the morning on the banks of Prior Lake

We founded LoadTest Cold Brew 9 with a simple, quiet rebellion in mind: that coffee shouldn't be rushed. Inspired by the slow-paced elegance of Parisian sidewalk cafés, we wanted to bring a dedicated, craft-first espresso and cold brew bar to our Minnesota neighborhood.

Every batch of our signature cold brew steeps for eighteen hours in our custom-built filtration system, extracting a velvety, low-acid sweetness that you won't find anywhere else. We partner exclusively with local micro-roasters who share our obsession with transparent sourcing and precise roast profiles.

  • 18 Hours
    Cold brew steep time
  • 100%
    Locally roasted beans
  • 24-Hr
    Fresh pastry rotation
  • Prior Lake
    Our home neighborhood
Cozy warm interior of a boutique coffee shop with wooden tables and glowing pendant lights
We founded LoadTest Cold Brew 9 with a simple, quiet rebellion in mind: that coffee shouldn't be rushed.
LoadTest Cold Brew 9

How we do it

A few things we hold to.

  • Small-batch roasted

  • Locally sourced

  • Cards & Apple Pay

Guest Notes

What our regulars say

  • "The cold brew is dangerously smooth. I used to load my coffee with sugar, but here, the pure flavor of the beans does all the work. It's my daily ritual."
    Clara M.
    Prior Lake, MN
  • "Feels like a tiny slice of Paris tucked away in Minnesota. The almond croissants shatter perfectly when you bite into them, and the lavender latte is heavenly."
    Julian K.
    Savage, MN
  • "I buy their whole beans for my home pour-overs every single week. The staff always remembers my name and exactly how I like my espresso."
    Sarah T.
    Prior Lake, MN

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