The Daily Grind Espresso Cafe – Cozy Stillwater Coffee Shop with Specialty Drinks & Riverside Patio

Awesome variety of specialty flavors of coffee drinks! Connected to bookstore so great spot to grab a drink then browse. Staff was awesome and very friendly!

Nice coffee shop on the river front. Open early mornings promptly. Pick up a coffee and cross the bridge from Minnesota to Wisconsin side!

I'm not much of a coffee drinker, but I took my friend here and she loved her Americano drink. They have a nice selection of pastries/treats at the counter that looked delicious. They have a few tables inside to sit at. They also have a nice patio in the back that you can see the river from. It's attached to the bookstore, which is also a neat feature.

The Daily Grind in Stillwater is a hidden gem with a caffeinated soul. It’s tucked inside a charming little bookstore—zero chain store vibes, all cozy indie magic. You walk in and instantly feel like you’ve stumbled into a secret coffee haven. But first—a warning: the menu is HUGE. All hand-written on a giant chalkboard like a caffeinated scroll of destiny. It’s almost intimidating—like standing at the edge of a cliff, your brain spinning as your eyes frantically search for footing. Deep breath. Take it one line at a time. You’ll find your gem. And trust me, it’s worth the read—it is in a bookstore after all. My boyfriend and I each snagged one of their adorably named drinks—he got the Lindsey (a white chocolate masterpiece), and I got the Kristine, a blended raspberry and chocolate beauty. Total bliss. And, plot twist—I got the last of the raspberry! Complete kismet. The next person in line was denied, and I floated away victorious, sipping my perfectly blended drink while the universe high-fived me. Both drinks were so good our taste buds started doing synchronized backflips. Eyes rolling back. Full coffee euphoria. I was so enraptured I completely forgot to take a photo of the drinks. Tragic for you. Epic for me. Guess you’ll just have to go and experience it yourself. I did manage to snag a photo of the super cute jewelry they had for sale though—priorities, okay? Whether you cozy up inside, hang out on their adorable patio, or stroll straight to the water with your drink, this place is perfection in-caffeinated. (Warning: may cause spontaneous happy dances.)

The Daily Grind is truly a gem of Stillwater! If you haven’t had an opportunity to check this coffee shop out you should make it a priority! They have a wide range of drinks and food items to choose from. The atmosphere and setting is second to none in the area! My favorite items on the menu are the banana bread, the scones and the Cold brew is excellent! You can’t go wrong with this coffee shop.

The cinnamon role was so good! And the cherry cordial was also very good - I mostly tasted cherry and almond but I really liked it. I love when coffee places have fun flavors. Americano was also strong. It's cute that it was connected to a bookstore.

Cute little coffee shop in the back of the bookstore. Staff is friendly and service is quick. Bathrooms are very nice and large single rooms. They had a very good chai tea latte that wasn't too hot and the price was less than I have paid at other coffee shops.

Small coffee spot attached to the bookstore. Clearly loved by locals who gather in the morning. Delicious espresso and the owner has a mindset of having a TON of options, so you can absolutely get almost anything you can dream up. Much better than a chain coffee shop.