Artisanal Roasts · Parisian Charm
Where slow mornings find their perfect pour
A boutique espresso bar and cold-brew apothecary in Prior Lake, crafting velvet-smooth sips and buttery, fresh-baked croissants daily.
- 18-Hour Slow Cold Brew
- Fresh Parisian Pastries
- Locally Roasted Beans
- Cards & Apple Pay Accepted
The Morning Ritual
Carefully extracted espresso and laminated pastries baked fresh at dawn.
House Favorite
Prior Lake Signature Cold Brew
Slow-steeped for 18 hours using our signature house blend. Smooth, low-acid, and naturally sweet with a subtle cocoa finish.
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Lavender Velvet Cold Brew
Our signature cold brew topped with a delicate, house-made lavender cold foam. A floral, creamy escape in every sip.
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Double shot of espresso combined with single-origin dark chocolate and steamed milk, dusted with organic cacao.
$6Order nowThe Parisian Cappuccino
Perfectly balanced double espresso under a thick, velvety layer of microfoam. Elegant, classic, and comforting.
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La Petite Pause
Bringing the romance of Parisian cafes to Prior Lake
We founded LoadTest Cold Brew 8 with a simple, beautiful dream: to merge the slow-paced, elegant ritual of a Parisian boutique cafe with the warm, welcoming heart of our Minnesota lakeside community. Our journey started with perfecting our signature 18-hour cold brew, seeking an extraction process so smooth it needs no masking.
Every morning, our espresso bar comes alive with the scent of freshly ground single-origin beans and golden croissants baking in the oven. We partner closely with local Midwest roasters who share our obsession with ethical sourcing and micro-lot quality, ensuring every cup tells a story of craftsmanship.
- 18 HoursSlow cold extraction
- 100%Direct-trade beans
- Fresh DailyLaminated pastries
- Prior LakeOur beloved home
We founded LoadTest Cold Brew 8 with a simple, beautiful dream: to merge the slow-paced, elegant ritual of a Parisian boutique cafe with the warm, welcoming heart of our Minnesota lakeside community.
How we do it
A few things we hold to.
18-Hour Slow Cold Brew
Fresh Parisian Pastries
Locally Roasted Beans
Cards & Apple Pay Accepted
Café Conversations
Loved by the Lakefront
"The lavender cold brew is pure magic. I sit by the window with an almond croissant, and for thirty minutes, I'm convinced I'm in the Marais instead of Minnesota."
"Finally, a coffee shop that respects the extraction process. Their espresso is never bitter, always perfectly balanced, and the staff is incredibly welcoming."
"I buy their Midnight Steep beans every week. It makes the smoothest home brew, but nothing beats getting it fresh from their gorgeous wooden bar."