Really chill place. Went there for lunch and was not disappointed. I got a raspberry scone and it was great! Not too sweet like I find most scones to be though the selection was limited, I cant say it upset me. Definitely wanna head there again.

Almost every time Ive been here, there seems to be a different person working, but they all seem a little unsure of exactly what they are doing. Im not sure if its a training issue or just high turnover. Sometimes the coffee is good and correct, and other times Im not sure what they made for me.

Great place! One of the coolest things is that they are open all the way til 9:00! (unlike a lot of the other coffee shops in the area) Thank you!

Friendly staff and good tea, but you won’t be impressed by the bathrooms. The men’s room is dirty and the toilet seat and vent fan are broken.There’s also a ceiling light in the main seating area that makes a constant loud buzzing sound.With a little TLC this place would be great.

Cozy coffee shop, fresh bakery items soup and salads! Will definitely be back!

Decent place.. be careful though, some of their shakes has an oily after taste. It could be a one off.

I feel bad leaving a not so good review because I love this place… but last time I was there on 10/12/21I ordered a hot chai, and a Ruben panini sandwich-the chai was warm and tasted mostly like milk.The Ruben panini which is supposed to have corned beef in it had roast beef, the cheese wasn’t melted, and there was hardly any sourkraut or dressing so it was super dry :( I was so disappointed

Love, love this place. My go to place in Brookings. Good environment, and decent coffee. Love this place so much that I wanna buy this place someday! The current owners are doing a great job.One thing they can improve on is by buying some traps/electric zappers to kill the insects during summer days. Other than that, this place is great!

Great coffee and breakfast items. Its a great space to visit with friends or work remotely.

Great café and friendly service.

A large cappuccino is just too much milk. I learned to only get a small...great place to talk for hours!

Best chay latte in the world.

Love hanging and studying here. Also great place for one on one visits

My favorite coffee shop. The coffee is consistent, the hours are great, and surprisingly affordable for the quality.

Best white mocha Ive ever had.

It has a great small coffeeshop feel, perfect for studying or coffee with friends. Coffee and Tea are always fresh and tasty. I have been countless times now and have never had a negative experience.

Drinks are good. Im missing the comfy couches tho....

Great coffee.

Very good service and great coffee.

Love this place. Great if you want to grab a coffee and study or you could get breakfast/ lunch with friends.

This place has excellent coffee. So flavorful and each roast is made to the appropriate level. Its a great coffee shop to come to and hang out with people. And if you just need some you time, its great for that as well.

I keep coming here for the best caramel breve Ive ever had anywhere and for that local coffee shop atmosphere.

The service was most accommodating.

Fanciest coffee digs in town. They make pretty much anything that has espresso or coffee in it, and have a decent sandwich and baked goods menu on top of that. Expect quality with their ingredients - they use fresh, locally-baked bread, and their baked goods are made at the Bistro location daily. They rotate displays by local artists through the shop, so the decor is always interesting. Good place for: casual hangs, studying, quick caffeine fix, lunch. Bad place for: groups of more than 6, rambunctious children.

After getting to know the manager and staff, as well as learning and understanding coffee roasting better, Cottonwood is hands down the best place in Brookings for coffee and food. Jacob takes the time to make sure that every cup of coffee served is sourced, roasted, and brewed the bring the highest quality of coffee in all of SD.

Favorite coffee shop around!! Fast friendly service!! Best vanilla brave ever!! Love seeing our favorite barista Rachel there!! Shes always been super friendly and makes our drinks exactly how we like them!!

Delicious coffee. Welcoming atmosphere.

If you are looking for a coffee place, maybe tired of Starbucks? In Brookings, nearby SDSU, just come here and have some good quality alone time or maybe with someone else.

Good coffee and great conversation, as always. And, as with many of the local businesses, theyre invested in the fun of ESPN broadcasting GameDay live out of SDSU the weekend.

Inviting atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious sandwich and coffee! Coffee served in a real cup!

Excellent single origin coffee and fantastic espresso drinks. Heck, even the PB&J bagel I had was a slam dunk. Great service too. An absolute gem of a place.

Cottonwood has delicious food, good service, and a great vibe to study or hang out in.

Both locations in town make great espresso drinks. Nothing pretentious, just well roasted beans and dense milk foam. The chai is hailed as the best in town. The staff is helpful, but usually quiet instead of overly friendly. Genuinely pleasant all around.

If you give them a bad review they will make false statements about your interactions in their establishment. Please be aware of this.I would love if the owner reached out for me to the truth

I get the same drink every other day and the taste is inconsistent. Tried a blended mocha today and it had way too much chocolate. A little bit of quality assurance will go a long way.Great atmosphere though.

This is my favorite coffee shop in town! The staff is super friendly all the time and the coffee ia great. It is often fully specially during the weekends but it is worth the wait.

Overall pretty good (whatever your interpretation of THAT is when it comes to rural SD) coffee shop. Lattes are palatable enough, but depending on the barista could DEFINITELY use some work. Never tried any pastries but they look tempting. Seating could be more cozy in my opinion. Interesting choice of music.They have like 20 ply super soft toilet paper in the men’s room - impressive.Cuban latte is my favorite and this is a good spot to study if you find yourself in brookings.

Cozy place to grab a cup of coffee and do some homework. Great lattes and side salads.

Good atmosphere, the chai latte is really good, and the is many outlets.

Super cute place! Ordered a Turkey panini. I was surprised how big the sandwich was! Couldnt finish the whole thing.

This place is the real deal! Perfectly made drinks and delicious pastries too

Awesome place!! Relaxing atmosphere with some of the best coffee in town. Jacob, the owner, will make sure your visit is great. A must for coffee-lovers or book worms.

AmaZing coffee, atmosphere, and staff. Fresh roasted, hand crafted drinks and helpful employees.

Great panini...wonderful atmosphere!

Very cute, cosy atmosphere. Plenty of board games and the staff is always very pleasant. Art decorates the walls and the bathrooms are always very clean.

Food is good. Beverages are great. Comfortable, eclectic atmosphere but furnishings are quite worn.

My baristas was Katelyn she was terrific! She made the best iced coffee Ive ever had! Ask her for her favorite and you wont be disappointed!

Half the time I get the correct order, good coffee though

Love there bagels and cream cheese

This is my favorite place to study; I regularly spend many productive hours here. The coffee is wonderful and the atmosphere is phenomenal!

The Cottonwood Bistro in Brookings, South Dakota is home to fine foods and espresso. It is the first branch of the famous Cottonwood Coffee located at the Main Avenue.

Great service but horrible food. Recieved a pancake today that was charred.

Really like this place. Nice folks and very good coffee! Try the chai.

Same people are always here its like a sitcom. Never enough chairs. Coffee tastes like hot milk.

Just a great place to grab a good cup of coffee. I also enjoy their tea.

Great food and atmosphere, love the London Fog

A great place to study as well as meet up with friends. Awesome coffee and the best veggie panini Ive ever had.

The homemade granola is goooooooooood. Got a regular coffee. I enjoyed it.

Excellent grill chz and expresso

Cozy atmosphere, good food, kind and personalized service.

Great coffee and awesome place to sit and chat with friends.

Best place to get a cup of coffee in brookings. It has a super chill and cozy atmosphere that is super inviting.

The mochas and chia tea lattes are amazing. This is one of my favorite places to read or do homework. It also has 2 hours free wifi with every purchase.

Open late:) yummy lattes

Excellent coffee, atmosphere is comfy and perfect for studying or meeting up with friends.

A nice place to have coffee and catch up with a friend

Great service. Always great food.

The place was boring and the workers did not look like they were have a good time. The food was ok had to wait a long time to get it, it was not to busy not a lot of seating. Coffee was not amazing but basic. In all it was ok.

My favorite place!

Visited by the one and only Scott Hoy.

Cute place, great coffee

Alway a great cup of coffee and smiling faces.

One of my favorite places in Brookings to grab a cup of coffee and do work.

Pretty good coffee, lovely atmosphere.

The breakfasts are wonderful!...thanks Cottonwood Bistro!!!

Great cappuccino! Easy to recognize place

Great study spot and place to grab a house cup of coffee for hours

Best coffee in Brookings Ive had

Great staff good environment and awesome coffee

Great place for a coffee or sandwich...and fabulous location to meet up with friends!

Nice vibe and great coffee

Good coffee & bagels. Friendly employees.

One of the socialing place in brookings nice surve nice coffe

The coffee is always awesome and the service is great!

Great coconut slushy

The BEST Chai I have EVER had in my life!!!

The best coffee shop ever

Coffee is pretty dang tasty but i dont go very often because the staff is pretty rude, shame because they really make good coffee.

Excellent coffee and great atmosphere.

Super friendly folks and great coffee

Best dark roast in the area

Great place, food, coffe, enviroment

Great coffee, thanks!

The rattleshake is great!

Love the coffee and amazing staff

Good place to study but expensive

Best coffee Ive ever had

Amazing coffee and service.

Good place in the town!

When I visit from VA this is where I get my coffee!