Warm interior of Milkweed café with ambient lighting
East Lake Street · Minneapolis

Sip, savor, and let the evening unfold at Milkweed

Where morning espresso meets midnight cocktails — a dual-concept space on East Lake Street crafted for every hour of your day.

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Milkweed café interior with warm lighting and modern decor
Artisan coffee pour at Milkweed
Our Story

A space that breathes differently at every hour

Milkweed lives on East Lake Street as a place that transforms with the light — bright and bustling in the morning with freshly pulled espressos and house-baked pastries, then shifting into something warmer and more intimate as the sun sets and the cocktail program takes over.

We believe the best neighborhood spots are the ones that earn their place in your routine. Whether you're grabbing a quick pour-over between meetings or settling in with a negroni and good conversation after work, Milkweed is designed to feel like yours.

7 AM

Coffee opens

4 PM

Bar opens

2 AM

Last call

365

Days a year

The Experience

More than a café, more than a bar

Every detail at Milkweed is designed to make you stay a little longer.

Milkweed bar area with ambient evening lighting

Curated Atmosphere

Warm materials, low lighting, and a soundscape that shifts with the time of day — designed for conversation or quiet focus.

Craft cocktail being prepared at Milkweed

Craft-First Drinks

Every cocktail is built from scratch — house-made syrups, fresh juices, and spirits selected for balance, not markup.

Milkweed communal seating area with plants

Neighborhood Heart

Community events, local art on the walls, and a team that knows your name — this is your spot on Lake Street.

Visit Us

Come find us

We're right on East Lake Street — easy to find, hard to leave.

3822 E Lake Street

Minneapolis, MN 55406-2218

(612) 353-4752

Call us — we're usually here

Open Daily

Coffee: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Bar: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Send us a message

Questions, catering inquiries, or just say hello.

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Walk in any hour — we'll have your drink ready and the perfect seat picked out.

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