Sip Slowly · Open Daily
Morning light and slow-steeped copper pours
A refined French-inspired espresso bar in Prior Lake, serving signature 24-hour cold brews, buttery laminated pastries, and locally roasted beans.
- 24-Hour Cold Steep
- Locally Roasted Beans
- Apple Pay & Cards Accepted
The Morning Ritual
A curated selection of our slow-brewed signatures and freshly baked Parisian pastries.
House Favorite
Signature 24-Hour Cold Brew
Our signature blend, slow-steeped for twenty-four hours in cool spring water. Exceptionally smooth with natural notes of dark chocolate and toasted hazelnut.
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Velvet Cream Cold Brew
Our classic slow-steeped cold brew topped with a float of hand-shaken sweet cream and a whisper of Madagascar vanilla.
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Double shot of our rich boutique espresso pulled over velvety microfoam, served in a classic thick-walled ceramic cup.
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Lavender Honey Latte
Espresso combined with steamed milk, wild Minnesota honey, and a delicate hint of organic French culinary lavender.
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Our Story
Bringing the slow romance of Parisian mornings to Prior Lake
LoadTest Cold Brew 2 was born out of a simple obsession: why can't a neighborhood coffee shop feel like a quiet corner of Saint-Germain-des-Prés? We wanted to combine the meticulous craft of specialty coffee with the warm, buttery comforts of a classic French boulangerie right here in Minnesota.
We source our beans from dedicated local roasters, selecting only the finest single-origin lots that shine under our signature 24-hour cold-steeping process. Every croissant is laminated by hand, every espresso is pulled with absolute precision, and every cup is served with the belief that morning rituals should never be rushed.
- 24 HoursCold-steep process
- 100%Butter laminations
- LocalRoaster partners
- FreshBaked daily
We wanted to combine the meticulous craft of specialty coffee with the warm, buttery comforts of a classic French boulangerie right here in Minnesota.
How we do it
A few things we hold to.
24-Hour Cold Steep
Locally Roasted Beans
Apple Pay & Cards Accepted
Guest Notebook
Loved by our regulars
"The lavender honey latte is a revelation. I sit by the window with a warm pain au chocolat, and for thirty minutes, I'm convinced I'm looking out at the Seine instead of the lake."
"Most cold brew is just bitter and over-extracted. Their 24-hour slow steep is incredibly smooth. It tastes like dark chocolate and needs absolutely no sugar."
"My Saturday routine is non-negotiable: a bag of their Ethiopia Yirgacheffe beans and two butter croissants. The lamination on those pastries is absolute perfection."