Slow-Steeped · Parisian Spirit

Where slow mornings catch the light

Savor meticulously crafted cold brew, single-origin espresso, and warm, flaky pastries in our cozy Prior Lake café.

  • Local Roast Beans
  • Cards & Apple Pay
  • Fresh Daily Pastries
A beautifully poured latte with intricate leaf latte art in a white ceramic cup on a wooden table.
Slow-Steeped Cold BrewFlaky Butter CroissantsSingle-Origin EspressoPrior Lake's Cozy NookArtisanal PastriesFreshly Roasted Beans

Our Story

A love letter to slow mornings and Parisian café culture

We started LoadTest Cold Brew 10 with a simple, quiet dream: to bring the unhurried elegance of a Parisian boulevard to the lakeside charm of Prior Lake. For us, coffee is never just a quick caffeine fix; it is an ritual, a moment of pause, and an excuse to connect with neighbors.

Our cold brew is slow-steeped for twenty-four hours using water filtered to precise specifications, unlocking deep, chocolatey notes without a hint of bitterness. We partner with local Minnesota roasters who share our obsession with origin, roast profiles, and fair-trade sourcing.

  • 24 Hours
    Cold Brew Steep
  • 100%
    Local Roasts
  • Fresh Daily
    French Pastries
  • Prior Lake
    Our Neighborhood
The warm and inviting interior of our rustic café, featuring wooden tables and glowing pendant lights.
Our cold brew is slow-steeped for twenty-four hours using water filtered to precise specifications, unlocking deep, chocolatey notes without a hint of bitterness.
LoadTest Cold Brew 10

How we do it

A few things we hold to.

  • Local Roast Beans

  • Cards & Apple Pay

  • Fresh Daily Pastries

Guest Notes

What our regulars say

  • "The lavender latte is spectacular, but it's the warm butter croissants that make me feel like I'm sitting in a Parisian courtyard right here in Minnesota."
    Clara M.
    Prior Lake
  • "I take my coffee very seriously. Their 24-hour cold brew has zero bitterness and a remarkably smooth chocolate finish. A true gem in the Midwest."
    Arthur K.
    Shakopee
  • "My favorite weekend ritual. The atmosphere is calm, the baristas are true artisans, and the sourdough breakfast toast is always perfect."
    Genevieve S.
    Prior Lake

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