Slow Brewed · Parisian Spirit
Where morning light meets slow-steeped craft
A cozy neighborhood espresso bar and kitchen in Prior Lake, serving locally roasted beans and buttery, fresh-baked pastries daily.
- Locally Roasted Beans
- Baked Fresh Daily
- Stripe & Apple Pay
Morning Essentials
Handcrafted espresso and fresh-baked Parisian delicacies to start your day.
House Favorite
Signature 18-Hour Cold Brew
Slow-dripped for eighteen hours using locally roasted single-origin beans. Smooth, chocolatey, and served over a single clear ice block.
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Sweet Cream Cold Foam Brew
Our signature cold brew topped with a velvety layer of vanilla bean sweet cream. A perfect balance of bold coffee and delicate sweetness.
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Double shot of rich espresso with silky, micro-foamed milk and a touch of lavender-infused honey. Poured with delicate leaf art.
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Two shots of our signature house blend marked with a single dollop of velvety milk foam. Intense, rich, and deeply satisfying.
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Our Story
Bringing the art of slow-steeped coffee to Prior Lake
We started LoadTest Cold Brew 8 with a simple belief: coffee shouldn't be rushed. Inspired by the elegant, leisurely mornings of Parisian boutiques, we set out to create a warm community space where locals could slow down and savor the craft of exceptional coffee.
Our signature cold brew is steeped patiently for eighteen hours, coaxing out deep chocolate notes without the bitterness. We partner with local Minnesota roasters to source outstanding beans, pairing every cup with buttery pastries laminated by hand and baked fresh in our kitchen every morning.
- 18 HoursSteeped patiently
- 27 LayersIn our butter croissants
- LocalMinnesota roasters
- 7 DaysA week of fresh brews
We started LoadTest Cold Brew 8 with a simple belief: coffee shouldn't be rushed.
How we do it
A few things we hold to.
Locally Roasted Beans
Baked Fresh Daily
Stripe & Apple Pay
Café Voices
Loved by the Neighborhood
"The signature cold brew is incredibly smooth, and those flaky croissants literally shatter when you bite into them. It feels like a quick trip to Paris every Saturday morning."
"I grab a Parisian Latte and the avocado toast every Wednesday. The warm wood interior and cozy lighting make it the absolute best spot to read or catch up with friends."
"You can taste the patience in their 18-hour cold brew. No bitterness at all, just rich, smooth flavor. Our neighborhood is so lucky to have this beautiful café."