A beautifully poured latte with intricate heart-shaped foam art in a white ceramic cup on a warm wooden counter.

Chic Café · Open Daily

Where Midwest warmth meets Parisian craft

Sip slow-steeped cold brew and buttery croissants in our sunlit Prior Lake café, crafted with beans from local Minnesota roasters.

  • Steeped 18 Hours
  • Locally Roasted Beans
  • Apple Pay Accepted
  • Fresh Daily Pastries
Slow-Steeped Cold BrewArtisan Espresso BarFlaky Butter CroissantsPrior Lake's FavoriteLocally Sourced BeansParisian-Style Pastries

Our Story

Bringing the elegance of Parisian cafés to the shores of Prior Lake

LoadTest Cold Brew 4 began with a simple obsession: why can't a neighborhood coffee shop feel like a romantic escape to Saint-Germain-des-Prés? We wanted to combine the meticulous craft of specialty coffee with the warm, welcoming heart of our Minnesota community.

Every morning, our team dials in the espresso machine to a precise 1:2 brew ratio, while our signature cold brew finishes its quiet 18-hour steep. We partner with local roasters who share our devotion to ethical sourcing, ensuring every cup tells a story of origin, patience, and absolute quality.

  • 18 Hours
    Cold Brew Steep
  • 100%
    Locally Sourced
  • 1:2 Ratio
    Espresso Precision
  • Fresh
    Baked Daily
A cozy, sunlit cafe interior with hanging bulbs, wooden tables, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Every morning, our team dials in the espresso machine to a precise 1:2 brew ratio, while our signature cold brew finishes its quiet 18-hour steep.
LoadTest Cold Brew 4

How we do it

A few things we hold to.

  • Steeped 18 Hours

  • Locally Roasted Beans

  • Apple Pay Accepted

  • Fresh Daily Pastries

Guest Love

What our regulars are saying

  • "The lavender sweet cream cold brew is transcendent. It feels like sitting in a chic Parisian boutique right here in Minnesota."
    Genevieve M.
    Prior Lake, MN
  • "I'm obsessed with their espresso precision. They actually know their brew ratios and water temps. Best coffee in the Midwest, hands down."
    Marcus T.
    Shakopee, MN
  • "The butter croissants shatter perfectly when you bite them. Pair it with their signature cold brew and your morning is made."
    Clara D.
    Prior Lake, MN

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