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Bloomington Central Station

8061 33rd Avenue South, Bloomington, MN
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BEVERAGES

Seasonal Specialties

  • Blueberry Vanilla Iced Latte

    Back by popular demand, this iced latte boasts major late summer flavor! House blueberry syrup, espresso & milk are shaken and topped with salted, buttery vanilla sweet corn whipped cream. Don't miss it while it's here! Sub matcha instead of espresso for an additional $0.25. Whipped cream contains dairy & corn. Vegan when ordered w/non-dairy milk & no whip.
    $7.50+
  • Peach Cobbler Cold Brew

    Crisp, fruity Kenya Gachatha cold brew is shaken w/peach vanilla syrup & a dash of whole milk, then topped w/creamy soft whip & streusel crumble in this perfect late summer sip! Soft whip contains dairy. Streusel crumble contains gluten & egg.
    $6.50+
  • Mini Donut Cold Brew

    Another Fair Time, another Mini Donut Cold Brew! This year's take on the fave features Narrator cold brew shaken w/creamy oat milk & spiced brown sugar syrup, served w/a cinnamon sugar donut hole on a stick. Donut hole contains eggs, milk, soy & gluten. Beverage is vegan & gluten-free when ordered w/no donut hole.
    $6.00+
  • Summer Strawberry Espresso Tonic

    Layers of sweet strawberry puree, crisp tonic water & fruity Kenya Gachatha espresso merge together over ice for the most luscious, bubbly, refreshing sip. We can't get enough of this one! Vegan.
    $4.00+
  • Coconut Citrus Iced Matcha

    Ceremonial matcha + brown sugar, coconut cream, blood orange & grapefruit, shaken until frothy & served on ice, 9oz. This one will have you wishing for an endless summer! Vegan, contains coconut.
    $6.75

Brewed Coffees

  • Featured Batch Brew

    Our daily selection of batch brew coffee, brewed to perfection
    $4.00+
  • Pour Over

    Brewed to order, 16oz. Choose from: Narrator- Medium roast, chocolaty & nutty Hearthside- Dark roast, rich & spicy Nightfall- Decaffeinated medium roast, mellow & nutty Featured- Currently Burundi Businde, plum & honeydew
    $6.00+
  • Cafe au Lait

    Our daily selection of batch brew, topped with steamed milk of your choice
    $4.75+
  • Coffee with Espresso

    Our daily selection of batch brew, topped with an extraction of espresso
    $5.25+

Espresso Beverages

  • Espresso

    A double extraction of espresso- Choose from Legend (our go-to) or our weekly feature
    $4.00
  • Americano

    Espresso + water 16oz sizes contain two double extractions. Smaller sizes contain 1 double!
    $4.25+
  • Macchiato

    Espresso + steamed milk, 3oz
    $4.75
  • Cortado

    Espresso + steamed milk, 4.25oz
    $5.25
  • Cappuccino

    Espresso + lightly aerated steamed milk, 6oz
    $5.50
  • Flat White

    Espresso + smooth steamed milk, 6oz
    $5.50
  • Latte

    Espresso + steamed milk 10oz & Iced contain one double extraction of espresso. 16oz contains two double extractions. Enjoy as is, or add your choice of flavor using the full & half flavor options!
    $5.90+
  • Iced Cortado

    Double espresso + milk of choice served over ice, 9oz
    $5.50

Cold Brew Beverages

  • Cold Brew

    Our signature combination of slow-steeped and flash-brewed iced coffee Choose from Narrator (chocolatey, nutty & classic) or our weekly feature (often brighter, fruitier & sweeter).
    $4.75+
  • Maple Standard

    Narrator Cold Brew + pure maple syrup, dash of cream or nondairy milk, cinnamon & sea salt, shaken with ice
    $6.00+

Tea & Other Beverages

  • Chai Latte

    We add your choice of milk to locally-crafted Chiya Chai, small-batch brewed in Minneapolis using Himalayan black tea, cardamom, vanilla & warm spices. Aromatic & a little sweet, it's a delight to the senses, hot or iced!
    $6.10+
  • Classic Matcha Latte

    Arteao All City Ceremonial Matcha + steamed milk, lightly sweetened w/house vanilla bean syrup
    $6.40+
  • Earl Grey Tea Latte

    Japanese Earl Grey infused w/whole bergamot fruit & bergamot essence + steamed milk of your choice, sweetened w/vanilla bean syrup. Vegan when made w/non-dairy milk.
    $7.35+
  • Kodama Sencha Green Tea- Spirit Tea

    Notes of toasted nori, sesame, and honeydew.
    $4.75+
  • Sunstone Black Tea- Spirit Tea

    Notes of honey, dark cocoa and apricot.
    $4.75+
  • Japanese Earl Grey - Arteao

    Japanese black tea infused w/bergamot essence & whole fruit. Malty, citrusy & floral.
    $4.75+
  • Angel Herbal Tea Blend- Sacred Blossom

    Nettles, milky oats, mints, lemon balm, elderberries, apples, fennel & rose petals
    $4.75+
  • Dreamy Herbal Tea Blend-Sacred Blossom

    California poppy, wild cherry bark, tulsi, lemon balm, anise hyssop, catnip & cornflower
    $4.75+
  • Turtle Herbal Blend - Sacred Blossom

    Herbal blend with lemon balm, milky oats, wild raspberry leaf, Tulsi & chocolate mint
    $4.75+
  • Steamer

    Steamed milk + your choice of house made syrup
    $3.75+
  • Hot Chocolate

    House mocha sauce + steamed milk Mocha sauce is vegan.
    $4.25+
  • Lemonade

    Made in house
    $3.00+
  • Kid's Milk

    Your choice of milk, 6oz
    $3.00+

FOOD

Pastries from Vikings & Goddesses

  • Chocolate Croissant

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.90
  • Ham & Cheese Croissant

    $6.55
  • Almond Croissant

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
  • Croissant

    $4.75
  • Brown Butter Blueberry Muffin

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.00
  • Coffee Cake

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.00
  • Spinach Artichoke Roll

    $5.50
  • Honey Roasted Nectarine Danish

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.90
  • Corn & Balsamic Tomato Danish

    $5.90

Vegan Treats from Front Porch Pies

  • Seasonal Hand Pie (vegan)

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
  • Seasonal Scone (vegan)

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.50
  • Seasonal Cookie (vegan)

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Seasonal Savory Hand Pie (vegan)

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
  • Seasonal Muffin (vegan)

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.50
  • Cinnamon Apple Galette

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.75

Sift Gluten Free

  • Vegan Double Chocolate Donut (Gluten Free & Vegan)

    GLUTEN FREE & VEGAN Allergens: Contains coconut, corn (baking powder) Free from: Gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, peanuts Ingredients: Sift Gluten Free flour mix (brown rice, sweet rice, millet, sorghum, and tapioca flours); applesauce (apples, water, ascorbic acid); brown sugar (sugar, molasses); organic coconut milk (organic coconut, filtered water); organic coconut oil; cocoa; organic golden flax seeds; vanilla extract (water, ethyl alcohol, glycerine, vanilla bean and other botanical extractives, natural flavors); sea salt; baking powder (cornstarch, sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate); baking soda
    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.50
  • Double Vanilla Donut (Gluten Free)

    Allergens: Contains egg, coconut, corn (baking powder) Free from: Gluten, dairy, soy, peanuts Ingredients: Sift Gluten Free flour mix (brown rice, sweet rice, millet, sorghum and tapioca flours); organic rice milk (water, organic brown rice [partially milled], organic expeller-pressed canola oil and/or organic safflower oil and/or organic sunflower oil, tricalcium phosphate, sea salt, vitamin D2, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin B12); sugar; organic coconut oil; eggs; organic golden flax seeds; apple cider vinegar; baking powder (cornstarch, sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate); vanilla extract (water, ethyl alcohol, glycerine, vanilla bean and other botanical, sea salt, nutmeg
    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.50
  • Vanilla Donut w/ Maple Glaze (Gluten Free)

    $4.50
  • Vanilla Donut w/ Cinnamon Sugar (Gluten Free)

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.50
  • Seasonal Muffin (Gluten Free)

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Seasonal Coffee Cake (Gluten Free)

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.00

Oatmeal Cups

  • Maple Oatmeal

    Oatmeal prepared to order with steamed oat milk, pure maple syrup & a dash of cardamom. Served with a side of granola. Vegan & nut-free.
    $6.50
  • Cranberry Vanilla Oatmeal

    Oatmeal prepared to order with steamed oat milk, vanilla bean syrup & a dash of cinnamon. Served with a side of granola & dried cranberries. Vegan & nut-free.
    $6.50
  • Seasonal Oatmeal: Coconut Cream

    Oatmeal prepared to order with steamed oat milk, coconut/brown sugar syrup & a dusting of cocoa powder. Served with a side of granola. Vegan, contains coconut.
    $7.00

Hot Breakfast

  • Southwest Breakfast Wrap

    Perfect for a handheld breakfast! Egg, cheddar jack cheese, black beans, bell peppers & pickled red onions on a flour tortilla. Vegetarian. Contains egg, dairy & gluten. Sorry, no modifications.
    $9.50
  • Sausage, Egg & Cheese Wrap

    Peppery crumbled sausage*, egg & cheddar jack cheese on a flour tortilla. Sorry, no modifications. Contains meat, wheat and dairy. *Sausage made w/chicken & beef, no pork
    $10.50
  • French Toast Sandwich

    Turkey sausage and sharp cheddar on a sweet & salty spiced maple brioche french toast. Served w/a side of Tappers pure maple syrup. Contains egg, dairy, meat & gluten. Sorry, no modifications or substitutions.
    $9.50
  • Veggie Egg Bites (2)

    Two snackable egg bites with feta cheese & veggies. Selections change seasonally, please ask barista for details! Contains dairy, egg & gluten.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.50
  • Sausage & Cheese Egg Bites (2)

    Two egg bites filled with crumbled beef/chicken sausage & cheddar jack cheese. Contains meat, dairy, gluten & egg. Does not contain pork.
    $6.50

COFFEE BAGS

12-Ounce Coffee Bags

  • Wayfinder 12-Ounce

    A great morning cup, Wayfinder is designed to offer a sweet and snappy, lighter roast, coffee experience. The components of this blend change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Currently, it is comprised of two really great coffees from Mexico and Honduras. It's great! Certified Organic.
    $19.00
  • Narrator 12-Ounce

    Narrator is a timeless blend crafted to produce a chocolatey, nutty and full-bodied cup - a real crowd-pleaser! Designed to be very versatile in brewing, the components of this blend change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Certified Organic.
    $19.00
  • Legend 12-Ounce

    Legend is a classic blend designed to offer a creamy and sweet, medium roast, coffee experience. The component coffees change based on seasonality (like all of our blends). It is designed to be very versatile - great for batch brew, espresso or cold brew alike. When brewing as espresso, we recommend the following recipe: 19 grams dose weight 28-30 grams beverage weight 25-27 seconds 8-10 days off roast When brewing as batch brew, we recommend a 1:16 coffee to water ratio.
    $20.00
  • Hearthside 12-Ounce

    Hearthside offers a rich, spicy and full-bodied cup - perfect for any darker roast lover! The components of this blend change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Currently, it is comprised of two really great coffees from Mexico and Honduras. It's great! Certified Organic.
    $20.00
  • Nightfall (Decaf) 12-Ounce

    Nightfall (Decaf) is our year-round decaffeinated offering featuring a mellow, nutty and deeply satisfying cup. The components of this decaf change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Currently, it is comprised of a really great decaffeinated coffee from Huila, Colombia.
    $20.00
  • Guatemala Los Dos Socios 12-Ounce *Fresh In*

    We are excited to bring back this coffee from the Los Dos Socios farm in Guatemala for the fourth year now! Don Concepción Villatoro Matias purchased the Los Dos Socios farm in 1990, and since then has been producing excellent coffee! Look for notes of milk chocolate, tangerine, cherry, candied walnut, and nougat.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $24.00
  • Kenya Gachatha 12-Ounce

    This excellent microlot is from the Gachatha Farmers Cooperative Society in Nyeri. In the cup, look for flavors of berry, nectarine, cocoa, molasses and warm spice with a crisp, orange acidity and silky body. This is a delicious summertime treat!
    $26.00
  • Costa Rica Las Lajas Honey Process 12-Ounce

    Offerings from this micromill have made their way onto our menu many times over the years, and have always been a favorite among both staff and customers. The owners of the mill have taken many risks and have experimented in order to make unique flavor profiles for their coffees. This densely sweet and juicy cup features a tart, orange acidity alongside blueberry, sweet almond, black tea and floral flavors.
    $26.00
  • Summer Break Blend 12-Ounce

    Our beloved summertime seasonal blend is back! This year's version consists of two great coffees from Colombia and DR Congo and is designed to be pleasantly sweet, fruity, and bright. We love the flavors of berries, orange, vanilla - a perfect compliment to these hot summer days! We have selected these coffees and roasted them in such a way as to work equally well as cold brew, batch brew and espresso. Wishing you long days of adventure and cool nights by the bonfire - Happy Summer!
    $23.00
  • Burundi Gakenke 12-Ounce

    This coffee comes from Gakenke Washing Station in the highlands of Kayanza. It was founded in 1991, and has since established a reputation for quality. The lot is gathered from 2667 different producers, and each farm is about ¼ acre in size. The coffee is grown alongside bananas, beans, yams, taro & cassava, both for sale and for household use. This lot is comprised of the bourbon variety, known for its sweetness & clarity in the cup. This, along with meticulous sorting and processing, leads to phenomenal results in the cup! This coffee is absolutely delicious and offers notes of green apple, burnt sugar, raisin and plum with a tart acidity and silky body.
    $25.00
  • Peru Roberto Herrera 12-Ounce

    This is a phenomenal, single-variety offering from producer Roberto Herrera. Expect a crisp, juicy and floral cup with limeade, mango and wild honey flavors with a deep, lingering sweetness. Certified Organic.
    $24.00
  • 12oz Sample Pack

    A four-pack of 12-ounce bags of coffee chosen for you from across our offerings list. From our freshest arrivals to our timeless Narrator Blend, it is designed to give you a peek into the sort of coffees we buy and how we roast them.
    $75.00

2-Pound Coffee Bags

  • Narrator 2-Pound

    Narrator is a timeless blend crafted to produce a chocolatey, nutty and full-bodied cup - a real crowd-pleaser! Designed to be very versatile in brewing, the components of this blend change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Certified Organic.
    $50.50
  • Legend 2-Pound

    Legend is a classic blend designed to offer a creamy and sweet, medium roast, coffee experience. The component coffees change based on seasonality (like all of our blends). It is designed to be very versatile - great for batch brew, espresso or cold brew alike. When brewing as espresso, we recommend the following recipe: 19 grams dose weight 28-30 grams beverage weight 25-27 seconds 8-10 days off roast When brewing as batch brew, we recommend a 1:16 coffee to water ratio.
    $53.25
  • Wayfinder 2-Pound

    A great morning cup, Wayfinder is designed to offer a sweet and snappy, lighter roast, coffee experience. The components of this blend change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Currently, it is comprised of two really great coffees from Mexico and Honduras. It's great! Certified Organic.
    $50.50
  • Hearthside 2-Pound

    Hearthside offers a rich, spicy and full-bodied cup - perfect for any darker roast lover! The components of this blend change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Currently, it is comprised of two really great coffees from Mexico and Honduras. It's great! Certified Organic.
    $53.25
  • Nightfall (Decaf) 2-Pound

    Nightfall (Decaf) is our year-round decaffeinated offering featuring a mellow, nutty and deeply satisfying cup. The components of this decaf change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Currently, it is comprised of a really great decaffeinated coffee from Huila, Colombia.
    $53.25
  • Kenya Gachatha 2-Pound

    This excellent microlot is from the Gachatha Farmers Cooperative Society in Nyeri. In the cup, look for flavors of berry, nectarine, cocoa, molasses and warm spice with a crisp, orange acidity and silky body. This is a delicious summertime treat!
    OUT OF STOCK
    $69.50
  • Costa Rica Las Lajas Honey Process 2-Pound

    Offerings from this micromill have made their way onto our menu many times over the years, and have always been a favorite among both staff and customers. The owners of the mill have taken many risks and have experimented in order to make unique flavor profiles for their coffees. This densely sweet and juicy cup features a tart, orange acidity alongside blueberry, sweet almond, black tea and floral flavors.
    $69.50
  • Summer Break Blend 2-Pound

    Our beloved summertime seasonal blend is back! This year's version consists of two great coffees from Colombia and DR Congo and is designed to be pleasantly sweet, fruity, and bright. We love the flavors of berries, orange, vanilla - a perfect compliment to these hot summer days! We have selected these coffees and roasted them in such a way as to work equally well as cold brew, batch brew and espresso. Wishing you long days of adventure and cool nights by the bonfire - Happy Summer!
    OUT OF STOCK
    $62.25
  • Burundi Gakenke 2-Pound

    This coffee comes from Gakenke Washing Station in the highlands of Kayanza. It was founded in 1991, and has since established a reputation for quality. The lot is gathered from 2667 different producers, and each farm is about ¼ acre in size. The coffee is grown alongside bananas, beans, yams, taro & cassava, both for sale and for household use. This lot is comprised of the bourbon variety, known for its sweetness & clarity in the cup. This, along with meticulous sorting and processing, leads to phenomenal results in the cup! This coffee is absolutely delicious and offers notes of green apple, burnt sugar, raisin and plum with a tart acidity and silky body.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $66.75
  • Peru Roberto Herrera 2-Pound

    This is a phenomenal, single-variety offering from producer Roberto Herrera. Expect a crisp, juicy and floral cup with limeade, mango and wild honey flavors with a deep, lingering sweetness. Certified Organic.
    $64.00

5-Pound Coffee Bags

  • Narrator 5-Pound

    Narrator is a timeless blend crafted to produce a chocolatey, nutty and full-bodied cup - a real crowd-pleaser! Designed to be very versatile in brewing, the components of this blend change a few times a year as new coffees roll in and older coffees go out of stock for the season. Certified Organic.
    $96.00
  • Legend 5-Pound

    Legend is a classic blend designed to offer a creamy and sweet, medium roast, coffee experience. The component coffees change based on seasonality (like all of our blends). It is designed to be very versatile - great for batch brew, espresso or cold brew alike. When brewing as espresso, we recommend the following recipe: 19 grams dose weight 28-30 grams beverage weight 25-27 seconds 8-10 days off roast When brewing as batch brew, we recommend a 1:16 coffee to water ratio.
    $101.00

GRAB & GO

Grab & Go Food

  • Chia Pudding Bowl

    Pudding made with black chia seeds, oat milk, vanilla & warm spices. Served with granola & dried cranberries. Gluten-free, vegan, nut-free.
    $6.30
  • Yogurt Parfait

    Vanilla Greek yogurt layered with fig jam, served with granola. Gluten-free & nut-free.
    $6.30
  • Rice Crispy Bar

    Ask barista for today's flavor! Contains dairy & corn ingredients, may contain coconut.
    $5.25

Bottled Beverages

  • NorthStar Kombucha (any flavor)

    $5.25
  • WiscoPop Grapefruit Soda

    $3.75
  • WiscoPop Cherry Soda

    $3.75
  • WiscoPop Strawberry Soda

    $3.75
  • WiscoPop Ginger Soda

    $3.75
  • WiscoPop Ginger Sparkling Water

    $2.50
  • WiscoPop Lemon Sparkling Water

    $2.50
  • WiscoPop Lime Sparkling Water

    $2.50
  • Growler: Narrator Cold Brew

    32oz reusable growler filled with our classic Narrator cold brew Use this option to purchase your first growler. Return your used growler and save $2 on your next growler purchase, only in-store!
    OUT OF STOCK
    $19.00
  • Growler: Maple Standard w/Oat Milk

    32oz reusable growler filled with our classic Maple Standard made with oat milk. Use this option to purchase your first growler. Return your used growler and save $2 on your next growler purchase, only in-store!
    OUT OF STOCK
    $25.00
  • Growler: Maple Standard

    32oz reusable growler filled with our classic Maple Standard. Use this option to purchase your first growler. Return your used growler and save $2 on your next growler purchase, only in-store!
    OUT OF STOCK
    $25.00

Burundi Gakenke 12-Ounce

$25.00

This coffee comes from Gakenke Washing Station in the highlands of Kayanza. It was founded in 1991, and has since established a reputation for quality. The lot is gathered from 2667 different producers, and each farm is about ¼ acre in size. The...

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Backstory Coffee Roasters Locations and Hours

Bloomington Central Station

(651) 528-7543
8061 33rd Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55425
Closed • Opens Friday at 7AM
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North Loop - MPLS

(651) 528-7543
528 N. Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Closed • Opens Friday at 7AM
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West Side- STP

(651) 528-7543
432 Wabasha Street S, Saint Paul, MN 55107
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