FRGMNT Coffee - St. Anthony Main — Restaurant in Minneapolis

FRGMNT Coffee in North Loop, Minneapolis is a must-visit coffee destination that perfectly blends modern aesthetics with exceptional coffee experience. Located in The Nordic building, this spacious coffee shop boasts an impressive 20-foot ceiling, unique lighting fixtures, and a central fireplace that creates an incredibly inviting atmosphere. The interior is sleek and modern, with an open-concept layout that allows natural light to flood the space. The industrial-chic design is both comfortable and visually striking, making it an ideal spot for working, meeting friends, or simply enjoying a high-quality coffee. What sets FRGMNT apart is its innovative rotating roasting program, featuring 5-6 different coffee origins at any given time. This means you’ll always find something new and exciting to try. The baristas are friendly and knowledgeable, adding to the overall positive experience. The coffee menu is diverse and delightful, with unique offerings. Pro tip: The shop is dog-friendly and has ample seating, making it perfect for remote work or casual meetups. Just be prepared for some background noise during busy times. Overall, FRGMNT Coffee delivers a solid 4.7/5 star experience that coffee lovers won’t...

Back to the future... One of the best and most challenging jobs I ever had was as the first director of operations for project Riverplace for 4+ years commencing eighteen months before opening in September 1984. I came to love the the beauty and timelessness of the Mississippi riverfront, but was also saddened to see all the restaurants and retailers that came and went, including at St. Anthony Main. This past rainy Sunday morning, precious Amanda and I did a 7-mile training run/bike ride through my old stomping grounds and she asked if I had been to FRGMNT Coffee at Riverplace? Short answer, "no." When Amanda took me there, I was dumbfounded by how the ever-expanding residential riverfront community has embraced this wonderful coffee cafe in historic Exposition Hall, and how FRGMNT has nearly taken over the entire first floor common areas. Thank you for sharing another new find, Amanda. While the project developers Bob Boisclair, Frank Dunbar and our Japanese partners are no longer with us, it makes me smile to know that their vision is closer to reality 40 years later. “The comeback is always greater than...

Atmosphere was marred by drains having backed up into the inside of the facility. Crews had all sorts of barriers and signs up while they were running motorized snakes down the drains to unclog them. Odor caused by backed up drains made the whole place - a place I expected to smell like coffee and tea - smell and look and feel (from the indoor humidity from the wet) like the inside of a poorly-maintained high school boys gym locker room. Not very appetizing.

Coffee (the brewed pour of the day, kept in an airpot) was mediocre and not worth the “market” price I paid.

The prepackaged protein box kept in their self-serve refrigerator was decent and nearly worth its price considering it included a hard boiled egg, salami chunks, white cheddar chunks, and Marconi almonds.

Altogether, though, considering I had to pay $2 for parking on top of the $12.88 I paid for the food, coffee, and tip, not really worth the...