Little Joy Coffee

What a delightful coffee shop! Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor tables are facing the river, there was even a stage, but was no performance when we were there. The coffees are outstanding, service is prompt and baked goods, although limited, are fresh and delicious. We also loved the student ambiance - it's a busy place, bustling with people hopping it to grab a cup to go, leisurely dates and those doing their school work. The airy and spacious place allowed for a very unique vibe that reminded us more of San Francisco and New York, and was a complete surprise to be discovered in our wonderful rural Minnesota.

At first I was a little joy hater... it is true. However, all that changed during the summer when they started their matcha bramble lattes. For a while I considered little joy matcha to be weak, and it still is if you order it iced. The trick is to order only hot matcha at little joy. I will be honest, if you want frills this isn't the place to go, but if you want good honest coffee and a vibe you can work (actually get work done) in this is the place! Always have such good music on that I hardly ever need my own headphones on. Very pleasant baristas and the best deal is the free refill drip coffees! Many essays written in this place :)

Best coffee in Northfield with good service! I usually get the iced vanilla latte. They also have delicious pastries and sometimes pastries from Martha's Sweet Treats! There are great seating options inside (nice environment to work) or outside on their back patio that overlooks the river.

On the way down to Iowa I decided to stop in Northfield for a coffee, and found myself at Little Joy Coffee... and what a joy that was! For someone who takes little joy (I can't stop myself with this pun) in mornings, this place was a wonderful! If I was a local college student you wouldn't be able to keep me away. The lighting alone in this place was great!Seating: Numerous tables, booths, bar spots. Good selection. Coffee: They had lots of fun flavors. I got the Spring Fling (espresso, lavender infused honey, pink salt, milk), but the Fizzy McGuire (matcha, fresh Cara Cara orange juice, pandan simple syrup, topo chico) and Salted Lavender Coldfoam both sounded really yummy and unique as well. Food: I can only speak to the morning bun, but what a morning bun it was. Delicious! There was some orange zest in it that really set it a part from other morning buns I've tried. Parking: On the street out front. All in all, great first experience at Little Joy Coffee. I can't wait to go back! I saw pictures of poptarts online, so maybe I'll try one of those next time! Parking: On the street out front P.s. I'll post pictures later. Apparently the awesomeness of Little Joy Coffee is too much for the Radisson wifi to handle.

This is a great little college town coffee shop. Light, spacious, and airy inside. It was busy but not crowded. I bet this would be a great place to read and do homework while sipping a coffee. I really liked the vibe of the place. However, my story was a bit different. We came with screaming kids on a hot day and brought chaos to this nice, quiet corner of Northfield. I got an espresso and my wife got a latte. We got my son a croissant. The coffee drinks were very good and the staff was also very nice. They did not roll their eye with icy stares toward our kids - which I would not blame them if they did. Just a very nice bunch of people working there.

Little Joy is the ultimate coffee shop. I've been a student in Northfield for the last 4 years and can confirm LJ is the best spot in town. They use locally roasted beans from Groundwire with transparent and ethical origins for the coffee (which they occasionally post about on their Instagram). When I go home for breaks, I have to bring home their coffee beans! They always have fun, rotating seasonal drinks - normally two lattes, a cold brew and a tea concoction. The standard menu is also full of great coffee drinks, teas and kombuchas. There aren't a ton of food options (baked goods from Brick Oven Bakery, and a few wrapped snacks like granola). But on Fridays and Saturdays, they normally have Martha's baked treats which are a town favorite.The service is always friendly and knowledgeable. Plus their latte art is always beautiful. The ambiance is sunny and modern, and the back patio has a great view of the Cannon River. I always like to play their mini cornhole game while procrastinating homework!

Cute, modern and simplicity feel of a coffee place. MEA I is simple but my coffee was not. So yummy and just enough creaminess. Great place to do work or people watch.

This is a cute coffee shop with very hipster vibes. The coffee was good! The service, perhaps, could have been warmer, but maybe it was a rough day.

Great spot. While not an established institution of Northfield, this is place serves locally roasted coffee which is a unique plus for us coffee snobs. The seating is plentiful but sometimes at a shortage on busy days. The space is bright and cheery with both historical and modern aspects shining through, and the patio seating has great views and atmosphere as well. They also sell beans directly from their roaster on shelves if you want to skip the online store. If you're not a coffee person they also have a good tea and kombucha selection as well.

I ordered the iced lavender latte, on their summer menu and it was delicious! The service was fast and friendly. I recommend sitting on the patio overlooking the river. They use local coffee and I am obsessed with their merch and artsy aesthetic inside.