An adorable hidden gem, in my opinion. Had no idea it was a coffee/bike shop before I went inside. Love that they have bike repair materials and items. Not a ton of seating indoors, but had a lot of options outdoors. Baristas we’re both helpful in describing what was on the menu. 10/10 will be back on the next ride past this shop.

This place is the definition of quaint. I was biking on the trail and did not even know it was there. Perfect location for the dehydrated and people who need a rest! The selection is fairly typical. The staff was polite.

This is a great place to stop during a long bike ride, a trail run, or a walk. There is a great patio for sitting outside and plenty of room to sit inside on cooler or rainy days.The atmosphere is cozy and the staff is friendly. You will see a lot of cyclists drinking espresso here during the warm months.There menu has a good variety if your looking for snacks. It is not a place that I would go to for lunch though.

Great little place. Good drinks, snacks and atmosphere.You can even stop in if youre not biking along the trail! :)

Nice outdoor patio. Great bike stop for lunch!!

My new favorite place for coffee & open mics!

First time to this place today. Absolutely enjoyed the coffee and the service. Seems like a most popular spot for those biking...

Nice little coffe shop peaceful place to chill

Workers always seem to be in a positive, upbeat mood. And the coffee and other drinks are delicious everytime.

I love the coffee here usually and they make the best iced white chocolate lattes, but there are some consistency issues. I never know when my drink is going to be bitter or creamy when I come in. It really depends on who makes it. This morning I got two iced lattes, one for me and one for my sister. I really enjoyed mine, but my sister’s was way darker and bitter. She could not taste the coconut or chocolate. I had to go to work and there was a line, so unfortunately I did not have time to get it remade. This is not the first time I have had this happen. For example, I’ve ordered the iced white chocolate latte and have had it taste three different ways. I really do enjoy their drinks here, but at $7 a drink after tip I can’t justify wasting money by having to throw out the drink multiple times. I really hope their consistency issue gets fixed, as I would much rather support small local coffee shops instead of large coffee chains like Starbucks.

The coffee was NOT as ordered. I ordered a Mexican coffee that was supposed to have cinnamon & Cayenne pepper in it and it had neither. It barely had any coffee flavor. My husband ordered the Chai and he said the same thing. He said it was very bland & had no flavor. I had asked for an alternative base besides dairy but my stomach got very upset as if they had made it with milk so I’m not sure if there was a mixup & they accidentally made it with dairy? All in all, we are very disappointed!

It was fine. It is difficult to screw up coffee

Convenient location off the highway!I had a double shot espresso and it was way above my expectations! No bitterness at all! (I give credit to the barista working who dialed that perfectly!!)I also had a chocolate chip & peanut butter oatmeal cereal bar. It was good, but I personally would have liked more chocolate chips and a little more salt. It paired well with my espresso!

Ive biked here now 3 times since living in the area. Im honestly not the biggest fan of the place. Yes, the fact that its an old depot is absolutely awesome! However, the inside needs a bit of new attention. The seating and tables are extremely lackluster. Theres no sense of comfort here. The Depot could use a very well thought out re-design of the tables/seating.Other than what I mentioned above, the rest is great. The floor, walls, etc all seem true to the original building. The bathrooms are large and clean. And the serving counter with its beverages and eats is not overly large and exactly all it needs to be.I want to rank this location higher, but the inside needs to be addressed first.

I love this place. I got a cold press with white chocolate and coconut syrup and it was delicious. Their coffee is fair trade and the atmosphere is cool. I enjoyed being in their while waiting for my drink to be made and its right off of the bike trail. I never thought to come in but glad i did. Will definently visit whenever i can

It was amazing casual coffee place. Even can book for personal events for complete day.

Great coffee! During COVID nice outside seating.

Great coffee shop - good coffee and baked goods (including gluten-free!), friendly staff right off the trail.

Great atmosphere, good coffee, and great music.

Cozy Pleasantly not a chain, with a resultant enjoyable one of a kind feeling. The coffee is good, appealing pastries, and comfortable seating, both indoors and outdoors. Its at a bicycle trailhead, so theres a peaceful vibe. I would have given it five stars but the spot where you put cream and sugar in your coffee is kind of crowded in right by the entrance, so its not easy to use, especially if you are with a friend and both want to use the space, well someone is entering or exiting. Otherwise, the place is great.

This place is a nerds coffee shop heaven. Cool, relaxed atmosphere, plus a TV, some retro videogames, and a separate room thats used for either extra seating or live shows. I foresee myself coming back here to hang out and get some writing done, even if its a bit of a drive.

Cute place, great coffee, lots of no dairy milk options! Awesome place to stop if you are on the bike trail.

A perfect coffee shop. Over the last decade it has changed dramatically, but its still a staple on the neighborhood with a great soul. The weekly concerts are an an unforgettable experience! Ive seen several acts which were considerably better than openers or even main acts at the Myth, First Ave, etc.

The coffee was good, but expensive. No different than the average coffee. I could tell the cashier was very exhausted and didnt want to be at work. That is understandable; happens to all of us. But I prefer more positive energy. The place was kinda cool, but smaller than I had expected. It had an antique look and feel, which was cool. But overall too expensive for me.

Quaint place to hang and chat.

Really cute place with good coffee. I really like that they have a mission-driven youth outreach, and a unique vibe. Only thing that could make this place better is more seating options, and stronger espresso.

Awesome little student-run coffee house with a unique menu and live music weekly. Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Historic depot building lends to the experience, and is conveniently located on the Hopkins bike trail, directly off the Hwy 169 Excelsior Blvd exit. Definitely recommended for your next coffee break.

Great vibe

Nice place for coffee and treats. Music or comedy on the weekends. Its not terribly large so it can get crowded for events, but it as a nice atmosphere and pretty good sound system. Its located right off the bike trails and very near highway 169 on highway 7. There is parking available. Downtown Hopkins is close by.

Good coffee and prices, Right on the bike/walking trail Hopkins to the Lakes. Old train depot has rustic character, but is not fancy. Stopped in many times after biking and a few for coffee and snacks. They have a limited menu, items are fairly priced, great healthy cookies, soups, sandwitches etc. Deck overlooking bike trails, free music - check schedule.

A destination for bicyclists at its core, but the space itself is great. There are solar panels on the roof, and a screen inside that tells how much energy they have generated.Places for kids to play games, and the food and coffee are great. I was there early on a Saturday morning and there were freight trains rolling by, accompanied by a musician on a keyboard, drum machine, and a sampler. Great place to relax and enjoy a coffee.

Great little coffee shop for drinks, sandwiches and pastries. Clean, spacious, unisex bathrooms. Outdoor seating along the bike trail. Awesome experience and a great biking destination.

Very good coffee, drinks and pastries.Warm and cozy inside.Great stop if you are biking or before going to work!

Great coffee and tasty baked treats. Ive biked there many times and it is a great place to stop or start a ride. Right on the trail.

What a cool little place. I dont know a lot about the work the students do but the idea that its giving people work experience is great. Ive had a couple of the breakfast bars and they are delicious.

Nicely done traditional drinks along side some hometown creations. Staff is aways attentive and hospitable! A clean and cozy environment.

Skip any other coffee shop and come here. Staple drinks and amazing speciality drinks. Can be busy depending on the day or weekend in bike season, great reason to bike there with the trail access.

Best cold press (with vanilla and a touch of cream!), Ive ever had. And Ive had a lot. Phil, the manager, also makes amazing homemade eats – breads, bars, soups and lunch salads. I recommend the lemon/poppy seed banana bread thing. :)

Such a cute place, and the range of optional drinks are good. The staff is friendly and the lemon bread is so gosh darn moist. I want the recipe.

Love this place! The baristas are awesome and friendly and every consumable item is highly affordable! It’s a great place to read and contemplate, but more comfortable seating would only add to it’s ambiance. And we support the kids by coming here!

Its very awsome I love there drinks

Super friendly local student run coffee shop! They sell bike parts and are super helpful about that kind of stuff. Very interesting and delicious food as well as drinks. Service is great as well as the atmosphere! GO CHECK IT OUT!

Great little shop in an old train station. Conveniently located on the bike path to refresh after a long ride. Good coffee and pastries too.

Interesting coffee shop. Theres no near competition in the area so its all there is. Good customer service and cozy environment.

Cool train depot atmosphere. Space rental available. I like the Mexican Mocha. Spicy!

Great, friendly service. love their bagels and hot cocoa, especially. super relaxed environment perfect for unwinding.

Nice little coffee shop with tables outside. Good atmosphere and friendly staff. Coffee is great too 😊

This place is my absolute favorite coffee shop in the world! I used to be on the student board of directors here back in high school, and Ive loved this place ever since! The Friday night concerts are always a great time with local bands, the free open mic Tuesdays are often a hit too, and theres native plantings, solar panels, a rain barrel and more that make this building even more environmentally friendly! They have the best fair-trade & organic coffee and lots of delicious food/ snack items! (And yummy ice cream in the warmer months) Its a very popular biking and walking and rollerblading hub with plenty of parking available to launch a recreational adventure in all four seasons, with cross country skiers sometimes passing by in the winter months too. There are even some bike accessories available for purchase too. Beautiful outdoor patio, plenty of seating and great multipurpose rooms inside for organization/ business/ town hall meetings. I cant say enough positive things about this place. Please help support this wonderful organization: both the non-profit and business sides of it!

I stop in here multiple times each week. Staff is always friendly, coffee is freshly brewed and they have food items. The mission of the Coffee Depot is great for the community. Highly recommended!

Maybe it was the 50 mile bike ride, but the coffee was amazing. Great atmosphere and location

They have very limited Monin syrup. They use the brand Torani syrup which I dont like. No gluten free baked goods. Cute little place, only reason it got 3 stars.

Cute little coffee shop right by the trail. Loved it. I wish they had more seating inside though.

My customary stop after a bike ride. Good for quick meetings too since theres plenty of parking. They do a pretty fine Mexican chai and the patio is a good place to hang.

Small, cozy, a must stop for bicyclists. Excellent coffee and great tea selection. Out of the way, and not at all crowded on a weekday morning.

Common bicycle stop on the Cedar Lake Trai l. I usually have their excellent hot chocolate. Scones and muffins are good too.

I think this is the best place in the area for a biker to stop for coffee. Really nice outdoor area on a non-winter day. Ive always appreciated the people working there.

Used to come by this place all the time, but now I dont make my way out to Hopkins as often as I used to 3 years back, now its maybe about 1-2 times a year. I Spent at least 6 years coming by here when I used to come to a weekly gathering on Thursday evenings here. Should come back just for old times sake, well maybe in the summer when the weathers more hospitable when Im out and about biking more!

Great place to fuel up before a ride!

Cool little coffee house. They have a lot of events and outdoor seating is nice. Coffee isnt bad either.

Great coffee, nice people, plus they provide a small venue for community bands and comedy.The restored train depot building adds a lot of character to Excelsior Blvd, plus its location on the bike trail and large parking lot make it a great meet-up spot for people out for a pedal.

Great little local coffee shop run by students. I tried the Lumberjack coffee....mmmmm real good.

Good, strong dark roast, cool retro atmosphere. Friendly staff. Prices are reasonable on beverages, not so much on the food.

Stumbled upon this gem. Amazing coffee and Bakery selection unique with a great mission to create a safe place for people struggling with substance abuse to chill. Staff was awesome

They have an outdoor patio, quiet and relaxing environment. Good espresso 👍if youre in the area, stop by and try it out.

Heres the deal with the Depot - its got pretty good coffee, and a nice outdoor patio seating. Indoor can be cramped. The patio is heavily impacted by the swlrt construction which is a bummer. I get drip coffee or the occasional depotcinno. DO NOT SLEEP ON THE DEPOTCINNO!!

The train tracks are a bike trail now, and this old brick waiting room is perfect for a coffee house.

Great little place with character alongside the tracks. Coffee is excellent!

Great coffee. Its a nice place to meet people.

Nice little coffee shop, good coffee. Laid back, friendly staff. Has a little music venue in the back.

Very friendly baristas that will make your day stress free. Good coffee and fresh bagels!

Five 🌟 coffee youth employment bike path with a heated warm up spot with a public bathroom

Really nice and quaint place. Loved their double chocolate sea salt cookie and organic cold press

Good coffee creations not found at other places. Would recommend if youre in the area.

Quaint little coffee shop right on the bike trail. Good place to meet up or end your ride.

Coffee Depot is a community minded, city-run shop that has an endless list of events to enjoy. Super convenient for stopping in while on a bike ride too!

Great coffee, super friendly staff. Locally owned and operated as a substance free venue for teens. Thats a mission I can get behind!

A historic and convenient stop near Hopkins and on the bike trail. A terrific place for a quick refreshment, a treat and often some local live music.

I enjoy stopping here during my bike rides. The triple berry oatmeal bar is excellent.

Great staff, great coffee, and they allow those of us in recovery to come and bare our souls.

Coffee is terrible! It’s weak with an weird aftertaste. Perhaps tainted h2O?Baked goods delightfulService pretty ok

Great place to work - lots of room with great snacks and coffee.

Excellent spot on the bike trail for a refuel. They have tubes and tools for bikes as well.

A great place to stop during a bike ride. Great coffee, and snacks to refuel.

I love this place. Coffee is super delicious and its such a cool looking place with nice people. :D

Amazing spot along a great bike path. I also love that theyre powered by solar!!

Best AA meeting in the Twin Cities!!! Saturday-Sunday 8am. Monday-Friday 12pm. See you there!! The finest coffee at a better price than all the big guys!!!

Gotta love local non profits! A Java to Stay gets you a bottomless mug of coffee at a cheaper price because it conserves paper and the Depot Coffee House has a green initiative. I got to fill my 16 oz coffee thermos for the cost of one of those mugs of coffee too!

Nice place to meet someone and discuss business. Pretty quiet during the days. Live entertainment on some nites.

Love the Depot, great drinks, awesome offerings for extras, super cozy atmosphere and most of all its for a good cause.

Its great as a destination or a waypoint on bike rides. Plenty of vehicle parking too. Good coffee and a variety of baked goods/snacks. Usually a GF choice, though thats not my thing so I dont always notice.

Freshest coffee on this side of town. Very friendly staff. Very nice place to stop while biking on the trail.

Great place to park for a bike ride down the Greenway to the River. Convenient place for coffee and snacks for your ride.

Nice place to kick back outside and watch the bikers come and go (from the near by bike trail).

Video games, big outdoor patio, and good location along bike trails for a stop and refuel.

Awesome coffee shop with a unique menu of different coffee options! Highly recommend!

Took my daughter to open mic night had some delicious drinks and a wonderful time for her first time on stage ❤️

Fun place for a break and snack along the Cedar Lake bike trail. The cafe is a repurposed train station - fun reuse of a cool building and a great location for bikers.

Amazing drinks, food, and staff. One of my favorite places to go and work on homework, meet friends, or just relax.

Favorite coffee spot in the Western Suburbs! Try their Peanut Butter Cup coffee! Love it!

I stop by here every time I ride through Hopkins. Great atmosphere, and great food to refuel with and make sure I get home! :)