The Best Morning at Lake Nokomis Starts Here
There's a specific kind of quiet that belongs to Lake Nokomis at 7am.
The trail is just starting to fill up — a few runners, a dog or two, someone walking slowly enough that you know they're not in a hurry and they're happy about it. The water catches the early light in that way it only does in spring, when everything feels a little newer than it did the week before. And if you know where to go, there's coffee waiting.
That's where we come in.
At Nokomis Beach Coffee, we've been watching the neighborhood wake up for a while now. We know the regulars who show up before the trail gets busy. We know the families who make a Saturday morning walk their unofficial weekend tradition. And every spring, we get to do one of our favorite things: welcome the new season with a menu that actually tastes like it.
This year, we're calling it Sips of Spring — and if you haven't tried them yet, here's your guide.
Golden Rose Latte Warm, floral, and just a little indulgent. The Golden Rose Latte is espresso layered with rose and honey, finished with steamed milk for a drink that feels like a Sunday morning even when it's a Tuesday. It's our most-loved new addition and honestly, it was made for a mom who deserves something special this weekend.
Dragon Fruit Spritz Bright, tropical, and unapologetically pink. The Dragon Fruit Spritz is our cold option for the days when the sun comes out and you're ready for it. Tart, refreshing, and impossible to not try.
Berry Bliss Matcha Earthy matcha meets sweet berry in a layered drink that's become a fast favorite on the trail crowd. It's got energy, color, and just enough to make it interesting. Your Thursday afternoon just got better.
Midnight Blossom Lemonade Our most unexpected drink of the season — refreshing natural lemonade that shifts color as you stir it. It's a little magical, a lot refreshing, and the kind of thing you'll want to show someone before you drink it.
All four are available now, for as long as spring sticks around. And given how Minneapolis springs go, we don't take a single warm morning for granted.
This weekend, bring your mom. Mother's Day is Sunday, and there's no better way to spend a May morning than a slow walk around the lake with a drink in hand. If you're still looking for a gift, a Nokomis Beach Coffee gift card means she gets to pick her own perfect morning — on her schedule, in her favorite cup.
We'll be here. Same spot, same neighborhood, same warm welcome we've been giving this community since day one.
And if you get out to the lake this weekend, we'd love to see it — share your morning and tag @nokomisbeachcoffee. The best Nokomis mornings deserve to be shared.
