Sunshine Coffee

If you read any of my other coffee shop reviews, you know I love a local place over a chain any day. We were driving through on our way to Stillwater and hubs wanted a coffee. I knew there was a cute place in Lake Elmo and we stopped at Sunshine.The space is VERY small, but really cute. It literally feels like sunshine when you walk in, everything is bright.Coffee menu appears limited, but they have lots of flavors so you can make pretty much anything you'd like. Check out the staff recommendations or the seasonal flavors.

In my opinion, there are several similarities and comparisons between coffee and wine. Neither of which I have a lot of education in. For years the only way I would drink coffee is if after pouring in some sugar, "the spoon stands straight up" (Christian Slater in True Romance). As I have gotten older, I have begun to learn a bit more and my taste have refined some. Still a long ways away from where most coffee drinkers are at and that was the reason for this days visit. We planned to make a special meal for my father in law. My "pa" enjoys his dark roast coffee. I knew that they ground their own coffee so after a little Yelpsearch, I found Sunshine Coffee Roasters. They are located conveniently in Lake Elmo and were quite busy this morning. The ladies that helped us were quite friendly and even taught us that there are different grinds available. Everything turned out great. After surprising pa with his meals, turns out they have made the trip from St Michael to Lake Elmo and have previously been to Sunshine Coffee Roasters. I'm sure I'll be back again too.

What a wonderful new place for not just coffee, they have croissants, muffins and a pretty good chai latte!!We came here on a Saturday morning and it was so cute, total small town vibes. They were very busy when we got there but our drinks and food were made quickly and with a smile! We will definitely be back!

Such a cute little coffee shop! My sister and I stopped in for a late morning latte on a rainy Saturday prior to long overdue sister bonding. My sister lives down the block from here and always raves about this adorable coffee shop. Great cozy bright spot in a great area in Lake Elmo. Staff are friendly from the minute you walk through the door. Coffee was great. I love coffee and love to support local. I'll be back to try something iced now that the weather is getting warmer. The inside of this gem is cute. Small area for sitting inside however tables and chairs outside a nice grass area. Such an inviting little spot.

Sunshine Coffee is a delightful addition to the Lake Elmo downtown. We love the happy colors and, of course, the coffee. The baristas are welcoming and the pastries are absolutely a must try. We should also mention that their catering is fabulous. A well deserved 5 star review.

Currently visiting St. Paul and have been struggling to find a good coffee shop. Stumbled upon Sunshine Coffee on Yelp and decided to stop by. SO GLAD WE DID! Such a cute little shop with welcoming smiles, great coffee selection, and delicious drinks. Will definitely stop by again before we leave AND when we come back to town. :)

Five stars for the new shop in town! It was been fun to watch the action pick up as word gets out about Sunshine CoffeeA friendly bright albeit small coffee shop in Lake Elmo. The coffee is solid and the treats are delicious!I just had a savory pastry that I will best describe as Mexican corn meets pastry dough!! It was outstanding! I have also enjoyed scones!

A cute little café in Lake Elmo. We stopped in for some coffee and grabbed some pastries. Everything was delicious. The café was clean and the staff were friendly. Service was great.

What a great addition to Lake Elmo, very cute coffee shop and great coffee. Friendly staff.

An absolute treat! The staff, coffee, and pastries are all great. I highly recommend.