Local coffee lovers owe a debt of gratitude to the diamond-cutter-like focus that Dogwood Coffee brings to the entire coffee-drinking experience, starting with intrepid single-origin sourcing, moving through an uncompromising roasting process and ending with brewing that approaches a nerd-level obsessiveness. From the company's ever-growing number of coffee bars to its partnerships with local restaurants, this third wave-er is changing the way Twin Citians think about coffee. Calhoun Square, 3001 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls.; 612-354-2952, dogwoodcoffee.com
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