I'm just gonna say it, the best Coffee Shop in Willmar, Mn has got to be Dunn Bros. Now don't get me wrong, I'm a home-grown boy and I love to support the local businesses, but since a couple years ago when I discovered Dunn Bros in the cities, I fell in love. Last year, when they had reached out into Willmar, Mn, I knew it was going to be too hard for me to withstand the aroma of oh so tasty, freshly-roasted coffee. The actual setup of the coffee shop is pretty basic. It's got kind of a big-city in-out feel, but it still has a wonderful atmosphere to sit and enjoy yourself for a while. I like the fact that the place is opened up a bit so it feels like you have some room to stretch out.

   While this is all fine and dandy, I must say, the kicker for me is the fact that they roast their own coffee beans. A lot of times, it's kind of hit-or-miss with a few Coffee Shops, as you don't really know when the beans were roasted. Dunn Bros. Is very open about this. If you pick up a bag, the roast date is marked on it in plain black permanent marker. I've yet to see a bag older than probably four days. I believe it's simply because they can control the amount they set out, due to the fact that they can run custom sized batches since their roaster is in the coffee shop, right here in Willmar, Mn (which makes an awesome aroma, by the way). Also, I believe the turn-around for selling the beans is great, as they are very delicious.

   So hey, next time you are in Willmar (or in the Cities, or really, they trail down central states), make sure to swing in and grab a cup, you won't be disappointed! Also, sign up to their newsletter, they'll give you a complimentary cup of coffee if you do. They'll also send you assorted coupons every couple of weeks.