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Café Steam

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,190 Google reviews · Coffee shop · Art cafe · Cafe

Espresso great espressofresh pastriesfriendly baristascozy atmosphere

Warm, brick-lined cafe with local art, for coffee, specialty drinks & baked goods, plus live music.

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315 Broadway Ave S
Rochester, MN 55904

+1 507-208-4160

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Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 8 am–10 pm
Sunday 8 am–10 pm

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What's in the cup

What Café Steam is pouring and bagging — straight from customers' own reviews, not our guesswork.

Espresso 4 mentions

“I love espresso but don’t enjoy the sour or bitter ones.”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 1,190 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

great espresso 2 mentions

“The staff were knowledgeable and friendly, and the coffee was amazing. I highly recommend the Melya Espresso.”

🥐 fresh pastries 5 mentions

“Although during peak hours seating is limited, the kindness and intentionality of the baristas and the delicious coffee and scones make up for it.”

😊 friendly baristas 3 mentions

“Although during peak hours seating is limited, the kindness and intentionality of the baristas and the delicious coffee and scones make up for it.”

🛋️ cozy atmosphere 5 mentions

“The atmosphere is amazing — perfect for client meetings, remote work, or just taking a break from the day.”

What customers say

Loved visiting this coffee shop! Absolutely warm and welcoming vibe from the doorway! I love espresso but don’t enjoy the sour or bitter ones. The baristas informed me that they use a light roast to ensure it would be enjoyable, not bitter. The espresso was pleasant from start to finish.

★★★★★ — Joan, 2024-07

Cafe Steam was a treat to go to, second only to Fiddlehead. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly, and the coffee was amazing. I highly recommend the Melya Espresso. One of the best espresso shots I've ever had. They also have live music and Trivia Mafia! Great place to chat or work.

★★★★★ — Alex, 2018-03

This is the perfect little place to grab a coffee and chill. It's a cozy little spot that serves up some rich and aromatic bean juice. It's fun to watch the baristas working all the shiny bean squeezing equipment. They also offer a few different sugar free flavorings for spicing up your ordinary cup of Joe.

★★★★★ — Greg, 2021-03

You can find a wide variety of high-quality coffee, as well as coffee beans from different parts of the world.

★★★★★ — Enrique, 2026-04

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Coffee roasters near Café Steam

Bravo Espresso & Gourmet

4.8 ★★★★★ 107 reviews

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Roasts in-house great espressofresh pastriesEspresso

Downtown coffee shop specializing in roasted beans and espressos, plus a range of pastries.

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Cafe Steam Skyway

4.6 ★★★★★ 75 reviews

150 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN

cold brew on tapfresh pastriesEspresso

Modern coffee and tea shop for espresso drinks and baked goods such as scones.

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Cafe Steam at Two Discovery Square

4.7 ★★★★★ 67 reviews

415 2nd Ave SW, Rochester, MN

cold brew on tapfriendly baristasCold Brew

Cafe sporting a fireplace, serving caffeinated drinks (including specialty options) and baked goods like scones and tea cakes.

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