A perfect cup of cappuccino with elegant latte art on a warm, rustic wooden tabletop in soft morning light.

Chic Café · Open Daily

Slow-steeped cold brew, baked with French devotion.

A neighborhood espresso bar in Prior Lake bringing Parisian-style pastries and meticulously crafted local roasts to your morning routine.

  • Sourced from local roasters
  • Slow-steeped 18 hours
  • Fresh pastries baked daily
  • Apple & Google Pay accepted
Slow-Steeped Cold BrewArtisanal Espresso BarButtery French CroissantsPrior Lake's Cozy CornerLocally Roasted BeansFresh Daily Pastries

Our Story

Bringing the charm of Parisian slow living to Prior Lake.

We founded LoadTest Cold Brew 11 with a simple belief: coffee shouldn't be rushed. Inspired by the lingering afternoons of Parisian sidewalk cafés, we wanted to create a space in Minnesota where community, craft, and exceptional flavor meet.

Our signature cold brew is slow-steeped for 18 hours to coax out the smoothest, richest notes of cocoa and fruit. We partner with local Midwest roasters who share our commitment to origin and quality, pairing every cup with pastries laminated by hand every single morning.

  • 18 Hours
    Slow cold steep
  • 100%
    Locally sourced beans
  • Fresh Daily
    Hand-laminated pastries
  • Prior Lake
    Our proud home
Rustic interior of a cozy neighborhood cafe with wooden tables and warm hanging pendant lights.
We founded LoadTest Cold Brew 11 with a simple belief: coffee shouldn't be rushed.
LoadTest Cold Brew 11

How we do it

A few things we hold to.

  • Sourced from local roasters

  • Slow-steeped 18 hours

  • Fresh pastries baked daily

  • Apple & Google Pay accepted

Café Voices

What our regulars say

  • "The 18-hour cold brew is unbelievably smooth. It has completely ruined drive-thru coffee for me."
    Clara M.
    Prior Lake, MN
  • "Their butter croissants transport me straight back to Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Flaky, buttery perfection."
    Julian R.
    Shakopee, MN
  • "A cozy neighborhood gem. I love that they source their beans from local roasters. You can taste the care."
    Sarah K.
    Prior Lake, MN

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