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.