Slow Drip · Parisian Soul
A slow-steeped escape on the lakefront
Savor meticulously crafted cold brews, flaky pastries, and hand-pulled espresso in our cozy, Parisian-inspired café.
- Locally Roasted Beans
- Slow 12-Hour Steep
- Cards & Apple Pay Accepted
The Morning Ritual
Hand-selected favorites to start your day with intention.
House Favorite
Signature Vanilla-Bean Cold Brew
Our 12-hour slow-steeped cold brew infused with organic Madagascar vanilla bean and a splash of sweet cream.
$5.5Order nowNew
Pure Black Velvet Cold Brew
Double-filtered and steeped cold for 14 hours. Clean, low-acid, with natural notes of dark chocolate and stone fruit.
$4.75Order nowBest Seller
Velvet Lavender Latte
Double shot of local espresso, steamed whole milk, and a delicate hint of organic culinary lavender syrup.
$5.25Order nowDouble Pull Espresso
A concentrated double shot pulled from our signature dark roast blend, featuring a rich, golden crema.
$3.5Order now
Our Story
Bringing Parisian café culture to the shores of Prior Lake
We started LoadTest Cold Brew with a simple belief: coffee should be a moment of quiet luxury, not a rushed transaction. Inspired by the slow-paced, neighborhood cafés of Paris, we designed a space where you can watch the morning light dance on the water while savoring a perfectly extracted espresso.
Every single bean we grind is sourced from local, independent Midwestern roasters who share our commitment to ethical sourcing and exceptional flavor profiles. Our signature cold brew is steeped slowly in-house, ensuring a velvety finish that is entirely our own.
- 12 HoursCold extraction process
- 100%Locally roasted beans
- Fresh DailyBoulangerie-style pastries
- Prior LakeOur home community
We started LoadTest Cold Brew with a simple belief: coffee should be a moment of quiet luxury, not a rushed transaction.
How we do it
A few things we hold to.
Locally Roasted Beans
Slow 12-Hour Steep
Cards & Apple Pay Accepted
Loved by Locals
What our regulars say
"The lavender latte is a work of art. It feels like stepping into a small Parisian alleyway right in the middle of Minnesota."
"Their 12-hour cold brew is incredibly smooth. No bitterness, just pure cacao and stone fruit notes. I buy a bag of the House Blend every week."
"The croissants are so flaky they make a mess in the best way possible. A beautiful space to read and watch the morning pass."