Diamonds Coffee Shop off University Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis reminds me of the coffee joints I used to hang out for hours on end while I was an undergraduate. The place is just plain cool.
Billed as the “Atomic Coffee Shop,” the place caters to both gearheads with motorcycle/car shows and your average Joe looking for a great cup of coffee. We loved the decor. The place is like a labyrinth, with room after room full of secret delights. Each room is different, offering a place for quiet or noise, depending on what you’re looking for. The cool vibe shouldn’t be surprising as the coffee shop is located in the heart of the Northeast Arts District.
Drop by on the second Saturday of the month for the pancake breakfast. In the summer, food is served by the loading dock so you can take advantage of the sun and trains; in the winter, cozy up inside.
- The staff are quick with a recommendation and a smile at Diamonds.
- Enjoy a delicious sandwich with your cup of joe. My pregnant self was delighted by the pickle that came with the sandwich. Ah. The little things.
The menu includes both drinks and food (pastries, breakfast, sandwiches, salads). If you don’t like coffee, grab a Naked juice or Sprecher Ginger Ale. Feeling hungry? The place has yogurt parfaits, homemade hummus, quesadillas, chef salads, soup, and grilled and deli sandwiches. Pick from five different kinds of meat, four types of bread, five varieties of cheese, and lots of toppings when you create the perfect sandwich to fit your craving of the day.
As they say: Come for the caffeine, stay for the camaraderie.
- There are some days I would love an intravenous coffee drip.
- Located in the Northeast Arts District, Diamonds offers plenty of parking and a funky vibe.
Diamonds Coffee Shoppe
http://www.diamondscoffeeshoppe.com/
1618 Central Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612.789.JAVA
HOURS:
Monday-Thursday..... 6am - 10pm
Fridays...................... 6am - 8pm
Saturdays................. 7am - 8pm
Sundays.................... 8am - 7pm
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