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Rock Creek Coffeehouse
214 2nd Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, United States
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Ph
Review №1

Local blend offering up the brewed goods of local roaster, Muggsy, specializing in fresh roasted organic and non-organic coffees from around the world. Corner coffeehouse with a comfortable, funky vibe with a selection of coffee concoctions and sandwiches. The colorful rainbow bagel with deli fresh turkey, alfalfa sprouts, tomato, lettuce, cheese and mayonnaise with a side of chips was to our liking. Food was fresh and delicious. Danielle was very personable and prompt. Plenty of seating inside, with an outdoor patio and drive thru. Always a return customer when we are in town.

jo
Review №2

My time here was okay. The environment is nice and laid back. But that was the best part of this experience. I ordered the Italian Soda with brown sugar flavouring because i wasn’t feeling like coffee this day. It was NOT an italian soda … it’s was simply soda water with flavouring in it— if you do come here definitely do not order that 😞. My friend got a basic iced coffee and said it was simply okay. The person who took my order took a long time to cash me out and didn’t seem that knowledgeable of their menu 🤨… I will say some of the baked goods look yummy but i did not try one. Overall it was an average experience with a little disappointment in my drink 😞‼️ Rock Creek Coffeehouse isn’t a place i would choose to go back to anytime soon.

He
Review №3

I purchased an iced coffee on my first visit and it is quite tasty. They have a drive through and dine in. I will be returning.

sc
Review №4

On recommendation from Old Capital Tavern, we stopped in. Definitely will become regulars. Laid back, friendly atmosphere. My wife ordered a breakfast wrap, son ordered a grilled cheese, I got a coffee and blueberry muffin. Muffin was cake-y. If you prefer that youll like these a lot. Grilled cheese was a solid. Breakfast wrap was the best of the 3. Definitely recommend it.Special note for Starbucks fans, while I enjoy Starbucks coffee, their baked goods and breakfast items are horrendous. Rock Creek is a step up in food. Coffee is on par. Starbucks has a larger selection of regular coffees. I had the Kenyan dark roast Rock Creek, which I thought was better than any that Starbucks offers.

Be
Review №5

I’d say it’s probably my new favorite pick me up in the morning!! Great staff, great service, great atmosphere and all around amazing drinks!! Anyone looking for a new small chain/local coffee shop, I 10/10 recommended trying something:)

Je
Review №6

To say this place is good is an understatement!! The food is so good here!! Special instructions on food always followed. The staff is super nice! Coffee is also super good like really good! Try the breakfast here you wont regret it!

Rh
Review №7

Best Matcha Green Tea Lattes in the area! Ceasars Chicken wrap fresh and tasty! Workers friendly and efficient.

Na
Review №8

Ive been here a few times. Each time was with friends. All the staff are so kind and helpful with the menu. All the drinks and treats were lovely. My favorite place to go with friends for coffee. The world needs more places like Rock Creek.

Ta
Review №9

Ordered a cold brew, stayed for about an hour. Best cold brew Ive had, and we loved the atmosphere and games! Definitely my new favorite place to get coffee.

Ke
Review №10

Nice coffee shop... Good service. Quiet outdoor patio

Kr
Review №11

Esther gave a great recommendation for iced chai and it was so delicious! I want more! We had a tasty lunch with our chai while waiting for our puppy to be groomed at Knotty Paws in Sartell. We will be back at the next grooming.

Ga
Review №12

A great local coffee shop with delicious eats as well. Staff always friendly. I love their unique assortments of drinks. A go to place for delicious coffee!

Jo
Review №13

The drinks were great and the drive through went pretty quick. Thanks for the great service.

Ca
Review №14

Always the best coffee in town! I usually get a Cold Brew with extra ice, and extra cream! They have great Chocolate Chip muffins from the Dutch Maid bakery in town.

Ho
Review №15

Helpful and friendly. Food is great too.

Li
Review №16

Good coffee, friendly staff, nice atmosphere, but they had some inaccuracy balancing orders - suggest putting names on orders.

Be
Review №17

All the heart eyes for the butterscotch cheesecake cold brew! The staff is always hustlin and serving up delicious beverages and food. Were lucky to have you in the neighborhood!

Re
Review №18

Amazing drinks.Best in town.Deserts are awesome as well

Sa
Review №19

Coffee is always amazing and they have a great laid-back atmosphere. Everyone here is super friendly and helpful and I love coming back!!

Da
Review №20

Great little coffee shop. Reasonable prices. If only they were open later.

An
Review №21

Best dirty chai in the area! Really wish there was something they could do with ventilation inside - VERY smokey when they are grilling sandwiches. It cant be good for customers or employees to breathe that in. I choose to avoid sitting inside for this reason.

An
Review №22

I love their coffee! I didnt care for the bacon breakfast burrito but I feel like that was just me and not rock creeks fault. Theyre very kind here!

Br
Review №23

My roommate suggested this place a few weeks ago and while Im not a coffee drinker, their sandwiches and chips are absolutely DELICIOUS! The chicken bacon ranch sandwich is my favorite. Ill be recommending this place to friends and family in the area. :)

Er
Review №24

An awesome little coffee shop with friendly staff and quality service.

Sa
Review №25

Nice place, good cafe-type food & drink options. But dont come on lunch hour if you dont have 10-20 minutes to wait.

Mi
Review №26

Cute little coffee shop with great espresso and pastries.

Ti
Review №27

Really delicious coffee. Great variety. And really cheap. Two muffins and 2 coffees only cost us about $12. Really nice staff. They deserve raises!

Jo
Review №28

Quaint little shop nestled in down town Sauk Rapids. Loved it!

Pa
Review №29

The smores isnt my favorite. Maybe the smoothies are better

Ho
Review №30

Staff were fast & friendly.

Ve
Review №31

An intimate experience offering coffee, sandwiches, and more. The staff are wonderful, the drinks great and all at a reasonable price! I highly recommend the cider with cinnamon, simple and delicious.

Gr
Review №32

Coffee is really good. Also the coffee isnt over priced. Definitely will be going back

Je
Review №33

Cozy, with very friendly staff. Good food and a wide selection of drinks

Te
Review №34

A good cup of coffee.

An
Review №35

After an electric fire with my vehicle this morning, I came here to get some type of work done while having it at the mechanic. Good vibes and I love the blueberry croissant/ donut. It tastes like Indian fry bread. :) My favorite. Ill be back.

Kl
Review №36

Super cute & great menu!

Me
Review №37

Amazing, high-quality tasting coffee, food is delicious. Slightly cheaper than the chain coffee places, also less wait time and incredibly friendly staff.

Mi
Review №38

Coffee okay, scone really bad!

Ma
Review №39

Friendly staff! I had a latte and it was great. I look forward to coming back and trying something else.

Ji
Review №40

The 1st time I was here it was a very nice experience. Last week I returned & the younger gals that were working couldve cared less if we were there. It took 15 min to get a drink that was ordered cold & was made hot. They seemed put off by having to remake it. We also ordered to bakery items. After 15 min we had to go up & ask for them. The hadnt even heated them up yet. 1st visit was 5 stars, 2nd visit a 1 star. Averaged the place with a 3.

Me
Review №41

They always are the nicest workers. And the coffee and sandwhiches are amazing

Ti
Review №42

I typically go here for a place to study and get a cup or coffee maybe a sandwich. I’ve never liked their coffee, it just has an off flavor that I’m not a fan of, and their sandwiches are over priced for what you get. I come here because it’s calmer than most cafes and it’s close to home. But after spending $5 on a cup of coffee I don’t like and coming here just to study, and finding their WiFi isn’t working was a little disappointing. Too bad, I enjoy the atmosphere despite the coffee.

Am
Review №43

They have easily identifiable, sugar free options! I love that. Other coffee shops make it hard to order anything other than drip coffee if you need to have sugar free. Great, local, small business option.

An
Review №44

Coming back from college and I really missed this place! The coffee is good, depending on taste. I recommend their Italian sodas or their smoothies. The Wi-Fi is pretty strong, they have the password ready for you too. Its small, can get a little bit busy, but what coffee shop doesnt! They also have plug-ins for your laptop in some sitting areas. The decor is lovely and gives you that home vibe. Some nights they do slam poetry and other events so look out for those! Definitely stop by if you are ever in Sauk Rapids!

Ma
Review №45

I always come here when I need to have a one in one meeting. Its a fabulous locally owned little place. The staff is skilled and beautiful! Theres art on the walls. Its homey and quaint. I love Rock Creek.

Ja
Review №46

Superb and unique cozy place! Great location. Great coffee. Lots of other menu items offered, including ice cream. Competes with the big guys- and beats them in some aspects.

La
Review №47

Breakfast loaded bagel are recommended!

Ju
Review №48

Favorite

Cy
Review №49

Very cozy. Nice atmosphere to meet with friends or a business meeting. A lot of good choices!

De
Review №50

Bagels are the best here! The coffee tastes like it’s biz name .. rock creek! In a good way!! Highly recommend!

Ni
Review №51

Great coffee.

An
Review №52

Honestly I love the food and location is very convenient, even the atmosphere/decor is lovely - but they take FORVEVER! I understand it’s a small place and the only one like it in the area so they’re usually busy but I’ve paid close attention and it is mind blowing how long it takes for some simple menu items, and consistently, not just on a random off day. So if you have homework to do this is the place to be, but if you’re trying to grab a quick bagel on your way to work, it would literally take less time to park and walk into the local grocery store.

Sh
Review №53

Excellent coffee, better than the other local coffeehouses in the area. Plus they have all the unusual syrups so you can get de really interesting drinks. My favorite non-menu choice: Irish cream & hazelnut latter/mocha. They have a ton of great drink ideas on their menu! Delicious sandwiches and wraps too....not to mention the cookies 😋

Ka
Review №54

Delish...latte with hazelnut and whip cream!

Se
Review №55

Workers dont seem to know their drink options. This is our first visit and will be our last. Menu was all over the place. Kwik trip has better coffee options. Loaded breakfast bagel was mediocre.

Ge
Review №56

Love the Matty!😍

Pa
Review №57

I love this coffee shop!

Ia
Review №58

Great shop. Awesome atmosphere. It was created and is now operated by students at the Sauk Rapids Rice High School

Ti
Review №59

The Rock Creek Coffeehouse is a local establishment with a great vibe and all your caffeinated needs, located in Sauk Rapids. Its a great place to grab some tea or a light bite, to conduct a business meeting, or to meet with friends. The servers are friendly. The drinks are great, and wont bankrupt you. Youll find a bookshelf with books, and they have Open Mic night music events. Its a much-needed place in Sauk Rapids. Stop in... youll enjoy it.

Pa
Review №60

I used to be able to come here for a descent sandwich. Now I just ate a $7 BLT! Whoever is the owner of this establishment is a greedy corporate pig that forgot the meaning of a good small town coffee shop. I used to be proud to tell people of your coffee house. Now I will never come back! I hope you are happy with the person you are.

Mi
Review №61

Great place to sit back and study. Place isnt crazy busy like your typical chain coffee shop. Place also serves breakfast and lunch food which is nice. Drinks are good as well.

Ja
Review №62

Adore this coffeehouse just around the corner from our home. The staff are simply excellent to chat with and they create a cozy environment for enjoying good coffee, meeting up with friends, or just chillin on a laptop. A real bonus here is the dining area is quiet, always clean, and well organized. The breakfast sandwiches are tasty also. Highly recommend this little gem in Sauk Rapids.

Ma
Review №63

They are always awesome here! The prices are good and the food is too.

Ma
Review №64

The Montana Breakfast Sandwich was COLD. I was visiting Sauk Rapids and needed a quick yet delicious breakfast. I weighed my options (there wasnt many) and landed at the Rock Creek Coffee house. The menu description had me captivated. This was going to be the boost I needed. Disappointing to me, it was basically cold cut meat, a cold egg that had been precooked, and a slimy tomato. It did not tickle my fancy. I will not order breakfast from here again. The Henry Iced Coffee was good though.

Na
Review №65

Very cute little place! Lots of decor to look at, nice seating, and the barista, Amy is so helpful and friendly to each an every customer. 😊

ju
Review №66

Dont know how you mess up a Carmel latte, but they did.

Ev
Review №67

Wonderful little shop with friendly baristas and good coffee. Also loved their selection of pastries. Overall a great place to hangout or get work done.

Va
Review №68

This is the hangout for my best friend and I. We love this place.

Je
Review №69

Delicious hot chocolate and amazing gluten free breakfast highly recommended

Ro
Review №70

Great little coffee shop with amazing coffee and great wifi able to do my IT work on the fly 😎💪

Jo
Review №71

Great little coffee shop. Drove up from Saint Paul to have coffee an amazing coffee drinking regular here. Good drinks!

L
Review №72

Great service. Good latte. Apple tart a little bland. Cute decor. Pricing exceptional. 4.5.

Da
Review №73

Great local coffee shop with great drinks and service. Drive thru is a plus. Prices for coffee is much cheaper then caribou or other franchise coffee locales. Kids really enjoy the fruit smoothies and ice cream that is natural and much better then dq.

ra
Review №74

I like to stop for lunch convenient, good food and service

ti
Review №75

Meet up with some friends for a short time, had some good coffee which I hardly ever drink. They have a short menu that looked like it had some good food items on it

Mi
Review №76

Great coffee and food, great atmosphere. They need to expand as it gets way too crowded in there.

L
Review №77

Pleasant atmosphere - great coffees and pastries - as well a varied menu

Tr
Review №78

Nice local joint. Great food and coffee. Always lots of people in there!

Je
Review №79

Gourmet coffee. And great staff

je
Review №80

Good dark roast coffee and place to drink it. I havent been there for one, but they seem to host local art and music as well. Good selection of tea and treats to go along with it.

M.
Review №81

I’ve shopped for and delivered large orders here and the young ladies behind the counter ignore me every time. No one offers to help me unload a dozen gallons of milk and bring them into the store.

ke
Review №82

Awesome experience. Better than caribou and starbucks hands down plus a local business to support. Gluten free sandwich, and great smiles. Thank you for letting me study nursing there for 5 hours!!!

Je
Review №83

Amazing food and fabulous coffee. The sweet coffee drinks are not overly sweet like Caribou or Starbucks. Thats awesome!

Ja
Review №84

I love it. You get a personal touch you dont get with the big chain coffee places.

Ma
Review №85

Excellence in everything was evident everywhere. This is a new regular stop for me.

qu
Review №86

At first i found my experience to be a good one the place smelt good and it had a inviting feeling. But imagine my disappointment to see a manager yelling and cussing in front of me and my 6 year old son. At a employee over a matter far more private then to be dealt with on the service floor! I called to speak with the owner and the manger who had treated her employee so poorly and rudely. After a very rude exchange of word from her I left her with my number to give the owner. Upon speaking with him he assured me the issue would be solved. Still to this day that manager continues to employ that manager and employees continue to be treated without respect. It is our job as a community to make sure our businesses are warm, inviting, and family friendly. Sadly with much disappointment this business represents that poorly in our community.

Da
Review №87

Although wed been going here because it was the closest to our house, the uninspired drink and food coupled with poor customer service reached a new low, where the server forgot to turn off the microphone before mocking our order. For as much as this place charges, they could at least PRETEND to bring courteous until we leave?

He
Review №88

Come here often. Always great! Thank you!

Je
Review №89

Its our gathering together on Saturday morning in fellowship with our LORD and presenting ourselves to others a long lasting image of CHRIST like men....and we are not rejected but welcomed....thank you rock creek...GOD bless your establishment.

Mi
Review №90

Good meals excellent coffee and perfect prices.

Em
Review №91

I love coming here! I come at least three times a week. They have a student discount, so make sure to mention that if you are a student! They’re willing to make substitutions which is great. I get the ultimate breakfast sandwich on a croissant instead of an English muffin. 10/10! Must try. Most of the employees are friendly. Some seem snobby, though. One time my order was made wrong (the girl was new and didn’t know what a steamer was) and they promptly made me my correct drink. I come here to use WiFi and they don’t seem to mind me spending hours here at a time. I will say that occasionally their internet is down, and they don’t put a sign up stating that it is, so I end up ordering to just have to leave. I wish they would let us know if it was down. I really enjoy coming here! Overall, a great cafe.

St
Review №92

Matt and his crew make a good cup of coffee.

Gr
Review №93

The drinks were delicious and the service is just stellar. I definitely recommend this place.

Br
Review №94

I honestly cant speak to the quality of this joint, my wife and I waited for 10 minutes standing next to the counter (before anyone acknowledged us) while the Baristas nonchalantly worked on their back log of orders. The only one with hussle was the gal knocking out the sandwiches. 5 star hussle for her.

Su
Review №95

Rock Creek has a great atmosphere and a friendly staff. Unfortunately their coffee quality has become inferior. Ive made several visits this Fall and their dark roast coffee tastes weak. Ive tossed the last two cups after a few sips. The same goes for a recent latte purchase. Their quality is not what it was when they first opened. A shame.

Ma
Review №96

Great staff. Nice quiet atmosphere. Jarens Java is one of my favorites.

Lo
Review №97

On street parking is limited, tables and chairs on sidewalk to enjoy good summer weather.A nice parking area behind building and a drive up window on the side.The convenient rear entrance brings you to the bakery section, menus and ordering area.Large selection of pastries etc and beverages. Tables and booths are in the front for seating, using wi-fi, chatting, etc.Easy accessible family bathroom.

St
Review №98

Wonderful local coffee shop.

Br
Review №99

They had a loose green tea that wasnt fruity. Fine by me. I didnt try their espresso because the barista said Expresso.

Sh
Review №100

It is nice to be able to support an independent coffee place in town. It has a lovely environment. Small though and often busy.

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  • Address:214 2nd Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, United States
  • Site:http://rockcreekcoffeehouse.com/
  • Phone:+1 320-281-5713
Categories
  • Coffee shop
Working hours
  • Monday:6AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:6AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–6PM
  • Thursday:7AM–6PM
  • Friday:8AM–6PM
  • Saturday:6AM–6PM
  • Sunday:6AM–6PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Drive-through:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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