Jones Coffee - Chaska — Restaurant in Chaska

If you're anywhere near downtown Chaska, Jones Coffee is totally worth a stop. It’s in this really cool old building with exposed brick and tons of character—super cozy, but still has a modern vibe. It’s the kind of place where you could hang out for hours and not even realize it.

The coffee? Fantastic. Their Lavender Vanilla Latte and Brown Sugar & Spice Latte are super popular for a reason—especially that brown sugar one, it tastes like winter in a cup. And if you're not a coffee person, their matcha is surprisingly top-tier—one of the best around, no joke.

They’ve also got a small but solid food menu—think fresh pastries and sandwiches like a really good turkey pesto one. You can tell they care about quality; everything tastes fresh and well-made.

The owners, Anne and Anthony, clearly love what they do, and it shows. The whole space feels thoughtful and welcoming—like it was designed to be a neighborhood hangout, not just another coffee stop.

Hours are pretty chill too: open early on weekdays (6 AM) and a bit later on weekends. Whether you’re grabbing a latte to go or settling in to relax, Jones Coffee has definitely nailed the small-town coffee shop vibe with...

I went for the espresso tonic. I won’t do so again unless something changes. I asked about the tonic used in the espresso tonic. I was shown a can of Q tonic water. It has been a minute since I’ve had Q’s. When the super helpful and nice cashier / barista showed me the can she even said “Fever Tree it is not.” I paused and debated whether to buy the espresso tonic, but I caved because how bad could it be? How much difference can tonic make in an espresso tonic?

All of it. All of the difference. I drink Fever Tree near daily. “Fever Tree it is not” should be Q mixers’ slogan; it is a terrible, bitter blast that absolutely spoils and overwhelms an otherwise magical coffee experience that is a well-executed espresso tonic.

Out of curiosity, I went and did the math, thinking: surely Jones must be saving money by employing a lesser tonic. As of this writing, an 8 pack of 5.07oz cans (40.56oz) of Fever Tree is $7.99 while a 4 pack of 7.5oz cans (30oz) of Q is $5.99. FT = $0.196/oz and Q = $0.199/oz. Jones is—checks notes—paying MORE MONEY to make a WORSE...

I have just recently moved to the area and have had a hard time finding a great cafe, but I think I’ve found the one. This place is very cozy, has an amazing menu, and very friendly service. The matcha was phenomenal (ceremonial grade), I got mine sweetened with honey and there was no separation of it sinking to the bottom. I also got avocado toast, which was served on tender bread with a great crisp. They also have a tiny vintage shop within the cafe, which is great to look through...