Five Watt Coffee, E Hennepin

We had a really nice time at Five Watt! It has a cool vibe and spacious interior with lots of seating. We got there at 9 am on a Saturday and there were lots of empty seats and by 10 it was getting pretty full! We snagged the couch area which was nice and cozy with the sun streaming in.

I got a vanilla latte with cinnamon (basically their atomic blondie without the bitters) and it was really good, albeit slightly less sweet than I prefer, but luckily I had brought some of my own sweetener and was able to sweeten it to my liking. Other than that, it was a very good latte and espresso. I brought my own 14 oz mug and they only charged me for a 10 oz but still filled it up! I was very appreciate of that.

I will add as a heads up—the couch area was pretty run down—the carpet, arm chair, and couch were all visibly dirty and look like they could use a deep cleaning.

Five Watt is a favorite of mine for coffee. It has a spacious dining room. It accommodates groups of all kinds from those wanting a more intimate space to large groups. The baristas are some of the finest. I’m never disappointed except when I take my last sip of coffee. It takes discipline to savor a cup of their coffee because it’s just so darned good! Love the atmosphere and aesthetic. I’ll be a regular for sure.

Stopped by after doing an escape room with some friends. The barista was supper and engaging and helped us narrow down our pastry options.

MPLS coffee shops always have immaculate vibes and Five Watt is no exception. We loved the large geometric table, perfect for games or coworking.

The Kingfield was a delightful salty and robust pick-me-up for an unseasonably warm January afternoon.

Great quality of coffee. Go to place for coffee and plenty of seats.

Purchased a chai latte and greatly appreciated the customer service. The barista was helpful in taking my order, and my drink was made quickly. Calm atmosphere inside, and enjoyed the outdoor seating option outside.

Coffee and tea was really good. There were some unique options I have never seen before. You will be paying quite a premium in my opinion. We are from out of town so maybe that is just the price of coffee in Minneapolis. I would not make it a regular stop if you are on a budget.

The cool thing about Five Watt is each location has their own unique specialty drinks that are different for each location! At the Hennepin Ave one I tried their all day/all night iced and it was delicious. It was one of their sweeter drinks which I prefer. I usually ask baristas what the sweeter drinks are before ordering, and the barista at five watt mentioned that most of their drinks could be adjusted for sweetness based on personal preference.

Another great perk of this location is the large free parking lot next to it. Totally eliminates the stress of street parking in downtown!

I’ve been wanting to try five watt for a while now and I’m glad I finally got to. There’s lots of seating and free Wi-Fi as well to get work done. Love the atmosphere and it’s very spacious!

Love the coffee shop but unfortunately their WiFi uses a captive portal to grant access that my work VPN can't get around. So I can't work from here other places that use captive portals don't seem to have this issue, hope they change this at some point.

Come for the coffee, stay for the ppl. You can find me here year round. Can’t say enough about this location. Five Watt E Hennepin: an institution. Say hi to the plants. They’re very friendly. Get the Fog, no bitters. Bitters has alcohol, so if you’re Muslim, no bitters. I’m Muslim, no bitters.

Great coffee: I ordered the Americano, which was super tasty, not at all burnt or bitter, and smooth.
Great space: tons of windows for great light, a bunch of space to sit and talk, open up a laptop to work, and a big table for group meetings.
And the friendliest staff, hands down.

Wonderful and interesting mixed espresso drinks. My favorite so far is the seasonal All Day/All Night drink. Each drink has such cool flavor notes, you really can't go wrong what you order.

The iced Atomic Blondie is the best iced drink I've ever. So well-balanced and not too sweet. Also their espresso is excellent.

The coffee, atmosphere and food are all a 10 ! I LOVE the propagated plant babies available for patrons if they wish. What a beautiful gift to offer 💗

First, I love pretty close to the Five Watt in Minneapolis, and it's not a place I hit up often.
When I was invited to go over to the NE Five Watt I was at first just thinking it would be a repeat experience. I was wrong.
These two places feel entirely different from one another.
I had no idea it serves food, which from the menu sounds amazing. They have beer in the tap, and the staff is chill, with a much less in your face, I'm better than you, attitude. Same with the customers. Feels more approachable. More comfortable.

Even though I have to drive all the way across the city to get there, it's well worth it.
Oh, and wine on tap.

This 5 Watt offers welcoming and spacious space with great coffee and free parking.

While I’m sure all of their coffee offerings are wonderful, I come for the “Kingfield”. The Hawaiian black salt on top may look like someone flicked their cigarette over the cup, but it is the best cup in The Cities (especially for those who are not looking for a sweet cup of coffee).

Big windows flood the space with inviting natural light during the day. Tables of all sizes are on offer.

It’s a great venue for a casual meeting with colleagues or friends - or a place to grab some time alone with a book or sketch pad.

Stopped on a wim and glad I did! What a a fantastic spot. Looks like there is a space for live music! There's also beer on tap which is great because if someone drinks too much there is strong coffee aide in that situation! The coffee is fantastic, the unique ingredients are surprisingly delicious and the variety will make me return to this spot! I cannot wait to spend a little more time here and not just take coffee to go. Thanks for the energy, all around!

I ❤ this coffee place. Had the busy beaver this time...highly recommend! There wasn't a seat in the place so we left for a museum. Really good!

Beautiful space. Friendly staff. I learned about a coffee drink I’d never heard of before—Gibraltar—halfway between a macchiato and a cappuccino and served in a real glass not a paper cup no less. Thanks for a beautiful morning.

one of the baristas was growling at me as she poured whole milk, creamy and white, into a cup. We made eye contact. I looked away. I think I liked it.

It is a larger coffee shop with a post-industrial vibe that I have come to love seeing in twin city coffee shops. Many people in the area come in and out getting their daily brews. Today I had homework to do so I hung out for a bit. They have wi-fi and plenty of places to plug in for electricity.