Coffeesmith

This hidden gem in a historic house built in 1912 is a total vibe. It's got that old-school charm but I found that it's actually a new spot. I spent a couple of hours working there today and it was the perfect setup. The décor is on point and the latte and chocolate croissant were delicious. Recommend it.

The Coffeesmith was the perfect local, fresh coffee experience. The classic barista special coffee flight was amazing. The bourbon & almond added to the coffees were something new that we both loved. The renovated house is beautiful & aesthetically appealing. The bathroom is a vibe. We will definitely go back & enjoy the Coffeesmith.

Amazing coffee!
Such a cute place and atmosphere. The people are super kind and welcoming. Definitely will be a frequent spot when here from out of town.

Adorable place with the nicest staff. If you find yourself in Forrest Lake looking for a good cup of coffee, head here! The option for a coffee flight is genius!!

My wife and I stopped in here when we were out for a drive around the area. I love finding a non-chain coffee shop!

The staff were very friendly and helped answer questions we had. I had one of the bourbon latte and it was amazing!

The atmosphere was welcoming and cozy, however it was a bit cold to sit outside at the time or we would have loved to. Definitely will be back when up in the area again.

The pistachio coupe was very good. The flights were fun to try!!

10/10 coffee shop! The coffee, food, and space are amazing! I love the feel of the coffee shop and the kindness displayed. The space is a bit on the smaller side and can get busy, but it’s worth it. They also have a cute porch and patio area which is great when it’s warmer.

My wife, daughter and I thought the coffee tasted very good. The sandwich was tasty, but reserved probably due to me being 220 and 6'3. Great setting and location. Would be a good romantic shop if atmosphere was more tailored for it. No straws :(.

Easy in/out stop, very cool atmosphere. Looking forward to returning to try more menu items.

Great little coffee shop. Peppermint mocha was fantastic! Will come again.

5++ stars! Love this place top to bottom. Top shelf espresso, variety of delicious food options, exquisite ambiance that delightfully blends craftsman details and modern vibes. The crew is kind, welcoming, and helpful. Thanks for creating this space and for your attention to customer experience. ❤

So good. Super cool idea to turn an incredible house into a coffee shop. It works so well. Coffee, scones, and chocolate crossiant was all amazing. Love the idea of the flights. Especially for the generations that only have known drip at home to try new things.

Went here for a coffee date. We will definitely be going back again to try their other flights of coffee. They have a lot of different options for coffees, this includes multiple options for coffee flights and some non-coffee coffee flights. I got the barista signature, which included a 5oz Bourbon Caramel latte, a 5oz Almond Vanilla Latte, and a 5oz Miel (honey and cinnamon flavored). They have a couple of different options for pastries, I got the ham and cheese croissant. The overall atmosphere was pleasant and very welcoming. They even have a coffee shop dog that is very friendly.

Best spot in town to have some great coffee!! Louie the mini dog there is a heart stealer!! He has the best Love!! His kisses are so warm and sweet!! Staff is great Calvin his sister and brother are all great!! Their grandma is the sweetest little lady!! I got the pleasure of playing my beautiful hand pan there!! I love this place!! I had to even buy a shirt so I could represent the best coffee shop in town!! Hands down a must to have coffee and food!! Thank you guys for all your hard work!!

Stop in here for coffee! Really neat building, very friendly staff and great drink. Large Latte to go for me. They use Duluth Coffee . The building itself is done up well - large, airy, a place to hang out or just to grab coffee. The upstairs seemed blocked off right now - unsure what's happening there but could be fun. Easy in-and-out by car from Highway 61. Good coffee and reasonably priced. Barista with hat was a friendly person to get coffee from. I'll be in again.

Best coffee shop in Forest Lake! Lots of care and craft goes into the drinks including house made syrups, local sourced coffee and milks, and staff trainings.
Inside is small but they pack a lot into the space.
They have wifi and outlets.
Highly recommend a latte or hot chocolate with the bourbon syrup!

Quaint house-to-cafe conversion in Forest Lake. Eggnog latte was the perfect holiday drink!

Hands down the best flight I've ever had. The almond latte was amazing. The sandwich was picture perfect and equally delicious.

My new favorite coffee shop? I think so! While visiting the area, some friends told me that I had to try this coffee shop. I’m so glad they did! The baristas were friendly, and the atmosphere was wonderful. (The bathroom even had a cool mural!)

If I could give Coffeesmith 6-stars, I would do so! I traveled here in the afternoon last week to meet a client for a meeting. Wow, what a place to meet him!

Coffeesmith: Are you tired of the "commercialism" of coffee, ala Starbucks? Do you want to have a wonderfully unique, bright, and comfy nook to tuck in to to sip a wonderful latte while chatting with your best friend? Well, Coffeesmith Forest Lake is your spot.

Located just in between North Shore Drive and Hiway 61 in downtown Forest Lake, Coffeesmith is on the main floor of a restored, historic, 1902 brick mansion. The house is a landmark in Forest Lake, and completely renovated for the coffee shop. Most of the original charm of the house - large wood moldings, wood floor, radiator heating, 4 inch thick pocket doors, curved windows, oak doors, large wrap-around outdoor patio, are all still present after the renovation to Coffeesmith.

But, the historic house now have the sounds of soft music throughout, and the smells of lattes and espressos wafting throughout the nooks and crannies of the main floor.

The staff are eager to help, with a full array of coffee selections. I chose a simple mocha, and the baristas went to work. Prices were less than Starbucks, and the design in the foam of my large cup was an added treat (and surprise). See my photos.

Coffeesmith even has a "mascot" in the form of a small pug, which happily greets customers (no lie). We sat in a booth for our meeting, which featured wrap-around, curved windows original to the home. Free Wifi was available, and many other customers were utilizing this.

If you go, check out the butler's pantry, now converted to the main bathroom. It's totally "hip" and "groovy"! I loved it! The entire coffee shop has a "cool vibe" and it is relaxing and so so comfortable.

I cannot give this location more accolades. For a truly relaxing, enjoyable, and beautiful location to sip a fine coffee, then this is your place. I was extremely impressed. I'm so happy that the renovation did not take away from the unique charm of this historic old Forest Lake home.

My one negative comment: I had a tough time FINDING the place initially: Google Maps reliably pointed me to the location, but, I didn't expect a beautiful old mansion to be the coffee shop! - they don't have a big sign erected yet. I heard they were adding this in the Spring. There is a smallish parking lot, able to hold 10 or 12 cars.

See my photos! The place is amazing.