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Coffee Houses Around Coffee Houses Around MankatoMankato

Many different coffee houses in Mankato.

1.The Coffee Hag

2.The Fillin’ Station

3.Techno Village Internet Coffeehouse.

4.The Grind

5.The Indigo A popular hang-out for many

college students. A place where people &

students can relax. A stress free environment.

The Coffee Hag

Located on 329 Riverfront Dr.

Owner: Patti Rusky Serve: Cappuccino, Gourmet

Coffees, teas, and sodas. Specialty pastries, soups,

sandwiches and salads. Have Weekend

Entertainment Every year Patti holds the

Starving Artists Fair

History Coffee Hag 329 Riverfront Dr. Hasn’t

always been the Coffee Hag The building has been there

since1892 Some of the former business

are: Wenzyl Huettl Tailor

(1892-1907) M &A Schulze General

Store (1921-1925) S & S Tavern (1953-1975) Rudie’s Lock and Key

(1975-1979)

Techno Village Internet Techno Village Internet Coffee-HouseCoffee-House

Located at 320 Stadium Rd, two blocks from MSU.

Opened in May of 1995. Owned by Prairie Lakes

Internet co. Wanted computer & internet

more personable & sociable. First internet coffee-house in

Minnesota. Provides coffees &

computers in a cozy environment.

What’s on the MenuWhat’s on the Menu

Offers a social setting for computers,coffee and friends

On the Menu:1.Brewed Coffee

2.Flavored Coffees

3.Expresso/Cappuccino Coffees

4.Soft drinks & Waters

There is no smoking in this coffee house either.

They feature T1 backbone circuits,for the fastest web connection in town.

The Grind Coffee HouseThe Grind Coffee House

Located at 1608 Warren St. Mankato, MN.

Owned by Emily Olson and Pam Keele.

Provides: Entertainment Coffee Alcoholic Beverages Food

The History of The The History of The GrindGrind

Started and owned by Alan Gruidl. Gruidl sold The Grind on August 13, 2001 to Emily Olson and Pam Keele.Recently remodeled and menu change.

What’s on the Menu

Offers live music and open mic night.

Coffees Expresso Cappuccino

Alcoholic Beverages Domestic / Imported Beer Mixed Drinks

Food Lunch Menu desert

The Fillin’ StationThe Fillin’ Station

Located at 634 South Front St. in downtown Mankato.

Opened November of 1997.Owned & operated by Scott Tufte native of MN.Offers gourmet coffee & pastries along w/ a

relaxed atmosphere. Inside offers soft chairs and a fireplace w/ 50’s

style signs on the walls.Friday & Saturday’s features live music.

The Indigo Built in 1993 so students would

have a study lounge w/ food and a relaxing environment.

Home to many students and teachers

Great central campus location Reasons why people come to

the Indigo: To kill time To do homework To hang out To sleep Great studying environment

Inside the Indigo

On the menu: Coffee Cappuccino Pastries Salads The “ You want it, you got it” gourmet Happy hour 3-5 pm…different special each day

Inside:~several computers

~many plants to bring in a little bit of the outdoors

~various paintings on the walls

~comfortable dining area and a great lounge area