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Cold Weather Favorites
Kopplin's Coffee is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

1. Kopplin's Coffee

8.2
2038 Marshall Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Coffee Shop · Merriam Park West · 36 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted top 5 hot chocolates to get you through the cold! It's not your average cocoa: The dark chocolate version packs quite the punch, balanced by the mild but similarly rich milk.

Cafe Latte is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

2. Cafe Latte

9.1
850 Grand Ave (at Victoria St), Saint Paul, MN
Café · Summit Hill · 130 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted top 5 hot chocolates to get you through the cold! It's rich and light at the same time, and topped with just the right amount of whipped cream, it might entice you to rethink dessert altogether.

Rustica Bakery & Dogwood Coffee Bar is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

3. Rustica Bakery & Dogwood Coffee Bar

8.5
3224 W Lake St (in Calhoun Village), Minneapolis, MN
Bakery · Cedar Isles - Dean · 92 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted top 5 hot chocolate to get you through the cold! Ample seating, made-to-perfection hot chocolate; the barista taking an extra minute is worth the wait and makes anyone want to come back for more

Segue Cafe is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

4. Segue Cafe

609 S 10th St, Minneapolis, MN
Café · Elliot Park · 15 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted top 5 hot chocolates that get you through the cold! Its simple, sweet, sugary, and bitter. Nothing more, nothing less. Its plain and perfectly good the way it is!

Tara Cafe is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

5. Tara Cafe

6.2
430 1st Ave N (at 5th St N), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Warehouse District · 28 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted top 5 hot chocolates to get you through the cold! Taraccino's small hot cocoa is less than $2.50, but it boasts enough flavor, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce to hold its own.

Kings Wine Bar is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

6. Kings Wine Bar

4555 Grand Ave S (at 46th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Wine Bar · Kingfield · 54 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: What else is there to do when faced with layers of sheer ice on every walking surface but granny-shuffle into the nearest neighborhood bar for some liquid relief?

Patisserie 46 is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

7. Patisserie 46

9.0
4552 Grand Ave S (at W 46th St), Minneapolis, MN
Pastry Shop · Kingfield · 73 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted top 5 interpretations of the chocolate chip cookie! Peanut butter cookie is deep, chunky canyons dipping down into chocolatey crevices that make this a perfect pairing for a tall glass of milk.

The Lynn On Bryant is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

8. The Lynn On Bryant

5003 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Restaurant · Lynnhurst · 17 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted top 5 interpretations of the chocolate chip cookie. The dark double chocolate chip cookie the Lynn offers is both gluten-free and vegan, and comes across delightfully rich.

Surdyk's Liquor Store and Gourmet Cheese Shop is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

9. Surdyk's Liquor Store and Gourmet Cheese Shop

9.0
303 E Hennepin Ave (at University Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Liquor Store · University · 67 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted top 5 interpretations of the chocolate chip cookie. the chocolate chip pecan cookie, wide, thin, lightly chewy, and nutty. Think chocolate-covered pecans, but in cookie format.

Great Harvest Bread Company - Minneapolis is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

10. Great Harvest Bread Company - Minneapolis

8.2
4314 Upton Ave S (44th St W), Minneapolis, MN
Bakery · Linden Hills · 8 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted top 5 interpretations of the chocolate chip cookie. The Great Harvest Derby cookie is slender little oats, gooey chocolate chips, slivers of pecans, and magnificent patches of butterscotch.

Common Roots Cafe is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

11. Common Roots Cafe

8.0
2558 Lyndale Ave S (at W 26th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Café · Lowry Hill East · 111 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted top interpretation of the chocolate chip cookie. The sea salt chocolate chip cookie is the perfect size, and always the right mix of crunchy-crispy outer edges and gooey-soft, chewy middle.

Cahoots Coffee Bar is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

12. Cahoots Coffee Bar

1562 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Café · Snelling Hamline · 13 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Gotta try the Moroccan Mocha. It's beautifully foamy, balanced smack in the middle of bitter and sweet, this spicy chocolate drink won the 2012 Charlie Award for outstanding cup of coffee.

Aster Cafe is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

13. Aster Cafe

8.9
125 SE Main St (btwn Central & SE 3rd Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Marcy - Holmes · 101 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Go for their classic hot toddy. Aster makes its with Jameson, honey, lemon, and hot water. Simple, straightforward, and it'll cure what ails you!

Janine's CoffeeHouse is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

14. Janine's CoffeeHouse

208 N 1st St (at 2nd Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Warehouse District · 13 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: The chaider blend is all about quality ingredients. The rich creaminess makes it dessert-like and the smidge of caffeine is a perfect afternoon pick-me-up!

The Strip Club is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

15. The Strip Club

378 Maria Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Steakhouse · Dayton's Bluff · 86 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Trying to warm up? Try the Tequila, Wey- an ingenious mix of tequila, sour tamarind syrup, and a special extract of ancho chiles and hot cinnamon. The drink is as intoxicating as it is interesting!

Birchwood Cafe is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

16. Birchwood Cafe

3311 E 25th St (at 33rd Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Seward · 104 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: The sophisticated Mexi Cocoa is a hit! Made with cayenne and allspice for depth and heat but finished with a generous dollop of fresh whipped cream to temper it.This a sweet treat for after dinner!

Barrio Truck is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

17. Barrio Truck

1st Ave North (4th Street), Minneapolis, MN
Food Truck · Downtown West · 5 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: You can find the Barrio Truck indoors at three metro locations, Edina, Downtown and Lowertown. Their fine-dining tacos are still burning up tastebuds through the long, chilly months.

Kitchen in the Market is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

18. Kitchen in the Market

920 E Lake St #107 (Midtown Global Market), Minneapolis, MN
Event Space · Phillips · 2 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Head inside the Midtown Global Market for the monthly tasting of local food trucks such as that sassy Saucy Burt's meatball sandwich or the refreshing sweet, hot, tart Thai flavor of Gai Gai Thai.

Saffron Restaurant & Lounge is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

19. Saffron Restaurant & Lounge

Minneapolis, MN
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Warehouse District · 51 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: From the Yum Yum bowl to the Bangkok Burrito, Saffrons exotic flavors coming out of the kitchen is sure to warm you up!

The 1029 Bar & Smack Shack is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

20. The 1029 Bar & Smack Shack

8.7
1029 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN
Karaoke Bar · Northeast Minneapolis · 74 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: The ridiculously rich lobster mac & cheese will erase those sunny-day longings. Spiked with a tangy bit of Taleggio cheese, and topped with crispy panko bread crumbs, this unique blend is a must try.

128 Cafe is one of Cold Weather Favorites.

21. 128 Cafe

128 Cleveland Ave N (at Laurel Ave), Saint Paul, MN
American Restaurant · Merriam Park West · 7 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Belly up to the bar, flanked by warm wood panels, and order a glass of wine from their expertly crafted list. Try the sticky, mahogany-colored ribs they're known & adored for.