Backstory Coffee Roasters North Loop - MPLS

Oat milk latte + vanilla/brown sugar vegan caramel sauce, mulling spices & a dash of bourbon extract & smoked salt. Vegan, contains coconut.

Hot preparation: Winter Break brewed coffee sweetened with maple/pecan syrup & topped with steamed eggnog & warm spices Iced preparation: Winter Break cold brew sweetened with maple/pecan syrup & topped with eggnog cold foam & warm spices

Kodemari matcha latte lightly sweetened w/minty Sacred Blossom Angel tisane

The third beverage in our Holiday Weekend Beverage Specials Series is by West Side Shift Lead Haley M! Inspired by the dessert of the same name, it features Legend espresso, a rich tiramisu-inspired syrup & oat milk- topped with cocoa & white sugar. Treat yourself this weekend- before it's gone! Served with oat milk only. Contains a small amount of milk.

Our daily selection of batch brew coffee, brewed to perfection

Your choice of coffee, brewed by the cup, to order

Our daily selection of batch brew, topped with steamed milk of your choice

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

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

Espresso + water 6oz & 10oz sizes contain one double extraction of espresso, 16oz & Iced contain two double extractions.

Espresso + steamed milk, 3oz

Espresso + steamed milk, 4.25oz

Espresso + steamed milk, 6oz

Espresso + steamed milk 10oz & Iced contain one double extraction of espresso. 16oz contains two double extractions.

Latte + house vanilla bean syrup 10oz & Iced contain one double extraction of espresso. 16oz contains two double extractions.

Latte + honey & cinnamon 10oz & Iced contain one double extraction of espresso. 16oz contains two double extractions.

Latte + house brown sugar caramel sauce 10oz & Iced contain one double extraction of espresso. 16oz contains two double extractions. Contains dairy.

Latte + house mocha sauce 10oz & Iced contain one double extraction of espresso. 16oz contains two double extractions. Mocha sauce is vegan.

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).

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

Spirit Tea Sunstone Chai, brewed in house & lightly sweetened w/raw sugar

Spirit Tea Kodemari Matcha + steamed milk, lightly sweetened w/house vanilla bean syrup

Notes of toasted nori, sesame, and honeydew.

Notes of honey, dark cocoa and apricot.

Nettles, milky oats, mints, lemon balm, elderberries, apples, fennel & rose petals

California poppy, wild cherry bark, tulsi, lemon balm, anise hyssop, catnip & cornflower

Milky oats, lemon balm, tulsi, Ashwagandha, mint chocolate

Steamed milk + your choice of house made syrup

House mocha sauce + steamed milk Mocha sauce is vegan.

Made in house

Your choice of milk, 6oz

Everything bagel hand pie with charred spring onion & savory cream cheese

Apples freshly delivered from Sweetland Orchard in Webster, MN are lightly cooked in a brown sugar caramel & flavored with vanilla & all the warm spices associated with the season - cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger & cloves. The outer crust is garnished with an oatmeal crisp for added texture and nuttiness.

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

Free from gluten, dairy, soy and peanuts. Contains eggs & almonds.

Wholesome vegan, gluten-free oatmeal- great as-is, or with steamed milk & a touch of maple or honey. This oatmeal flavor contains almonds.

Wholesome vegan, gluten-free oatmeal- great as-is, or with steamed milk & a touch of maple or honey. This flavor is nut-free.

Wholesome vegan, gluten-free oatmeal- great as-is, or with steamed milk & a touch of maple or honey. This oatmeal flavor is nut-free!

Wholesome vegan, gluten-free oatmeal- great as-is, or with steamed milk & a touch of maple or honey. This oatmeal flavor contains almonds.

Vegan cookie made with marshmallow, chocolate chunk, & graham cracker.

Vegan sugar cookie mixed with pearl sugar, a hint of almond and lightly stuffed with vanilla frosting.

Vegan cookie with chocolate chunks, caramel, walnuts, cookie butter & sea salt:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ethiopia is thought by many to be the birthplace of coffee and is home to many heirloom varieties. Although most coffee from Ethiopia is run through a commodity exchange, this one has traceability to the producer! This is a delicate and fruit forward coffee with wonderful notes of fresh raspberry, floral honey & nectarine, supported by a big, round body and a long, lingering finish.

Winter Break Blend is our highly-reviewed, seasonal holiday blend offering classic flavors of fudge, mulled wine & warming spices. It's a cheerful party of 3 coffees from different farms & countries: Burundi Businde, Brazil Enivaldo Pereira- Natural & Honduras Mario Meija- Natural. We are proud to offer this year's version of a classic. Happy holidays from us to you!

This is another outstanding coffee from Gold Mountain Coffee Growers, with whom we've had a purchasing relationship for the last 5 years. This coffee is a special separation of the Maragogype variety, nicknamed "Elephant Bean." Its large size, unique flavor & rarity (largely due to how hard it is to grow) makes this coffee a highly prized treat among coffee enthusiasts!

We're excited to bring you another offering from Central America- the result of a new sourcing relationship from Guatemala! Don Concepción Villatoro Matias has been producing great coffee at the Dos Socios farm since 1990. Look for notes of cherry, orange & chocolate in this cozy, full-bodied cup.

This coffee comes from an organization called Red 5 de Diciembre. Their name comes from the date when they formed in 2014, after the Roya leaf fungus had devastated harvests that year. Since their inception, the group has grown to include over 1,400 indigenous producers. When we first tasted this coffee, we noted flavors of sweet & tart honeycrisp apple, and a warm caramel flavor supported by a nectary body.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ethiopia is thought by many to be the birthplace of coffee and is home to many heirloom varieties. Although most coffee from Ethiopia is run through a commodity exchange, this one has traceability to the producer! This is a delicate and fruit forward coffee with wonderful notes of fresh raspberry, floral honey & nectarine, supported by a big, round body and a long, lingering finish.

Winter Break Blend is our highly-reviewed, seasonal holiday blend offering classic flavors of fudge, mulled wine & warming spices. It's a cheerful party of 3 coffees from different farms & countries: Burundi Businde, Brazil Enivaldo Pereira- Natural & Honduras Mario Meija- Natural. We are proud to offer this year's version of a classic. Happy holidays from us to you!

This is another outstanding coffee from Gold Mountain Coffee Growers, with whom we've had a purchasing relationship for the last 5 years. This coffee is a special separation of the Maragogype variety, nicknamed "Elephant Bean." Its large size, unique flavor & rarity (largely due to how hard it is to grow) makes this coffee a highly prized treat among coffee enthusiasts!

This offering is a single-origin, single-variety, natural processed coffee from producer Isaac Luna of Finca El Poso. The Pacamara variety is known for its characteristically large bean seed size- be sure to give it an extra look when you open the bag! This is a sweet & complex coffee with note of mulberry, toffee & spiced cider.

We're excited to bring you another offering from Central America- the result of a new sourcing relationship from Guatemala! Don Concepción Villatoro Matias has been producing great coffee at the Dos Socios farm since 1990. Look for notes of cherry, orange & chocolate in this cozy, full-bodied cup.

This coffee comes from an organization called Red 5 de Diciembre. Their name comes from the date when they formed in 2014, after the Roya leaf fungus had devastated harvests that year. Since their inception, the group has grown to include over 1,400 indigenous producers. When we first tasted this coffee, we noted flavors of sweet & tart honeycrisp apple, and a warm caramel flavor supported by a nectary body.

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.

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.

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.

Winter Break Blend is our highly-reviewed, seasonal holiday blend offering classic flavors of fudge, mulled wine & warming spices. It's a cheerful party of 3 coffees from different farms & countries: Burundi Businde, Brazil Enivaldo Pereira- Natural & Honduras Mario Meija- Natural. We are proud to offer this year's version of a classic. Happy holidays from us to you!

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.

Three 6-ounce bags of blends from across our offerings list - a real tasty sampler!

We are really excited to offer this diner mug in collaboration with Created Co! Created Co is based around the idea that we have a responsibility to create good in the world. With this in mind, a portion of their sales goes to the nonprofit, charity:water, to help bring clean and safe water to developing countries. This classic diner mug looks great while creating a sense of nostalgia. Hefty, durable, and long-lasting: just the way a diner mug should be. Holds 10 ounces of delicious coffee.

This smart-looking stoneware mug features an unglazed base and feels great in the hand - hefty, durable, and long-lasting. It features both our logo and the BCR owl flying over a riverbed with outstretched wings. Microwave safe and hand wash recommended. Holds 11 ounces of delicious coffee.

We are really excited to offer this Everyday Stoneware Mug in collaboration with Created Co! Created Co is based around the idea that we have a responsibility to create good in the world. With this in mind, a portion of their sales goes to the nonprofit, charity:water, to help bring clean and safe water to developing countries. This stoneware mug is large, hefty and great for everyday use. Holds 16 ounces of delicious coffee. Hand wash recommended.

We are really excited to offer this tumbler in collaboration with Created Co! The tumbler looks and feels great! Created Co is based around the idea that we have a responsibility to create good in the world. With this in mind, a portion of their sales goes to the nonprofit, charity:water, to help bring clean and safe water to developing countries. Holds 12 ounces of delicious coffee.

From international award-winning, local chocolatier Mademoiselle Miel. This classic dark chocolate is smooth, clean and satisfying with no bitter aftertaste.

From international award-winning local chocolatier Mademoiselle Miel. This white chocolate and coffee bar is produced using our Narrator Blend. Perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, this aromatic bar is their best seller!

Represent your favorite coffee brand around town in style!

These one-of-a-kind, cotton, crew-style socks feature images of actual latte art pours from Backstory Baristas! One size fits most.

Black with green lettering, this bandana features the BCR owl, wings outstretched, looking out over the night sky. Printed locally by Phenom Studio.

Perfect for all your winter activities, this cozy beanie features a woven patch with our BCR logo. Designed by Superwell Co-Creative.

We are proud to serve this herbal blend from Sacred Blossom Farm in Mondovi, Wisconsin. Incorporating mints, lemon balm, nettles & milky oats with sweet apple fennel & elderberry, this tisane tastes great hot or iced! Caffeine-free.

This blend from Sacred Blossom Farm is intended to bring calm to your day or your bedtime routine. It combines California poppy with tulsi, lemon balm, anise hyssop, catnip, cornflower & the thin layer of inner-bark from sustainably harvested wild cherry trees, for a fragrant & flavorful floral experience. Caffeine-free.

This blend from Sacred Blossom Farm features adaptogens Tulsi (Holy Basil), ashwagandha, & ginseng, with lemongrass & hyssop bringing a delicious brightness to the cup. Caffeine-free.

This green tea is a blend of spring & summer harvests from Fukuoka, Japan. Known for big umami flavor, it features notes of toasted nori, sesame & honeydew. This 8-serving box is a perfect gift for the tea drinkers on your list!

A blend of full-bodied, low-astringency black teas from Southwestern China, Sunstone Black has notes of honey, dark cocoa & apricot. This 8-serving box is the perfect gift for a tea lover!

Gift the very same matcha we use behind the bar- or take it home for yourself! We love this matcha on its own or in a flavored latte, for its delicious notes of cherry blossom, sesame & toasted rice. Box contains 25 servings.

This unique brewing technology features both immersion and pressure to produce a tasty brew! Compact and lightweight, it is perfect for on-the-go brewing needs or your everyday cup at home.

Pack of 350 specialized filters for the Aeropress.

The Chemex Coffeemaker is a classic! It was designed by a chemist in 1941 and inspired by how liquids are filtered in a science lab. We love it for its design, ease of brewing and that it is both brewer and server in one. It's worth noting that it is the only piece of coffee equipment on display at the Museum of Modern Art. Because of the way the Chemex filter rests on top of the brewer, slow even draining takes place. This is because, as coffee drips into the lower chamber, air is displaced by pushing up the spout and past the filter. This is the 6-cup size, and is designed to brew up to 30 ounces of coffee. We offer both the Classic (with wooden collar) and Glass Handle version. It's a fun way to brew our coffees and it's easy to get consistent, delicious results! Requires Chemex Filters for proper brewing.

The Chemex filter is a thick, folded paper filter that's designed for the Chemex Coffeemaker. This thicker paper helps to hold back oils and to create an even, steady flow for consistent and delicious results. Pack of 100 pre-folded filter squares.

The Baratza Encore provides consistently ground coffee for brew methods from espresso to French Press and everything in between. Straightforward controls make your daily routine simple and easy. Load up your hopper with your favorite beans, turn the hopper to the grind setting you want, switch the Baratza Encore on and let the precision conical burrs deliver consistent, quality ground coffee every time. Beyond a great coffee-making experience, the Encore lets you explore new coffee flavors – With 40 individual grind settings, you can find the perfect grind size for all brewing methods. The hopper can hold 8 ounces of whole beans, and the clear grounds bin has a fill line to indicate how much to grind. The Encore is intentionally designed to fit nicely under most kitchen cabinets without sacrificing power or quality. The Encore is a great entry level grinder! It delivers amazing grind quality at an approachable price point and is designed for years of use.

Raw Kombucha Tea, Organic Grapefruit, Organic Basil, Organic Spearmint, Organic Peppermint, Organic Hibiscus

Raw Kombucha Tea, Organic Peach, Organic Quince, Organic Lemongrass, Organic White Tea

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!

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!

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!

Chia pudding with oat milk, butternut squash puree, honey, almond & warm spices, served w/granola & dried cranberries. Contains almond.

Creamy vanilla Greek yogurt layered w/spiced apple syrup, served w/granola & dried cranberries. Nut-free & gluten free.

Vegan & allergy friendly: Free from nuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, gluten, dairy, egg & sesame.

Vegan & allergy friendly: Free from nuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, gluten, dairy, egg & sesame.

Vegan & allergy friendly: Free from nuts, soy, wheat, gluten, dairy, egg & sesame.

Vegan & allergy friendly: Free from nuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, gluten, dairy, egg & sesame.