Latin America matters

Africa birthed coffee, Yemen matured it, Java raised it, Italy refined it, but Latin America made it famous.

When was the last time you visited a Latina-owned coffee shop in the US? Pretty rare. Ofelia & Inti want to reclaim coffee’s Latin American heritage and bring you a sui generis coffee vibe.

Filosofía

Abogados Café lives out three hallmarks:

It is organically delicious. Ofelia & Inti want you to drink good coffee—really good coffee! They will not sell you something they wouldn’t drink themselves. That is why all our coffee is USDA-certified organic. (And Ofelia is a tough cookie. She won’t let flashy salespersons slip in products with junk ingredients. They better be stellar.) Even our Los Especiales (specialty) drinks are coffee-forward, with less sugar than most other spots. Except for Café Bombón, Colada, and Cortadito, we do not offer liquid desserts.

It is ecologically sound. Abogados Café cares about the environment, which is why we partner with Roastery 7, a local Twin Cities coffee roaster with deep and meaningful ties with Latin America. Our roaster is actively engaged in reducing the carbon footprint of the coffee supply chain. You can read more about their ecological commitment here. At our shop, we compost more than 90% our coffee grounds and disposable supplies as local facilities allow it.

It is passionately sustainable. Abogados Café founders cannot in good conscience see their beloved Latin American people getting cheated on their wages. Abogados Café is committed to responsible sources in which everyone gets paid a living wage. We all do well when we all do well. That is why all Abogados Café coffee is Fair Trade Certified or Direct Buy. 

Our coffee is more than just a drink—it's an experience crafted with care. We believe in transparency, so let's talk about our prices.

You might notice our coffee drink prices are a bit higher than some other spots. Why? Well, first off, we're committed to quality. We use top-notch ingredients because we want your coffee experience to be nothing short of amazing. We're not in a price war. We can only deliver the best of the best if we don’t cut corners.

Sure, you could find cheaper options elsewhere, but here's the scoop: we believe in fair pricing. Our expenses are always increasing, and we're mindful of the hardworking people who grow and produce the coffee we love. By and large, coffee is cultivated and produced by the poorest people in the world. By choosing Abogados Café, you're supporting not just us for the long haul, but the coffee farmers around the world who deserve fair wages. Our baristas are also paid a living wage!

Think about it this way: a glass of wine can cost $10-25 for a quick sip of enjoyment. You might have 3-4 of those without a second thought. Now, our handcrafted coffee drinks, made fresh just for you, deserve a similar appreciation. After all, you're not likely to down 3-4 cups of gourmet coffee in one go.

So, when you savor a cup of Abogados Café coffee, know that each sip contributes to a sustainable cycle—for people, the environment, and yourself. It's more than just a coffee; it's a conscious choice. Why settle for anything less?

Flavor & roast

Roast level is not the ultimate definer of our coffees. In the coffee world, some dark roasts can taste quite bright, while some light roasts can be heavy on the palate. It’s very subjective and personal. We care more about aroma, flavor notes, and body because—like with good wine—they are more accurate descriptors of what you will get from us. Did you know coffee beans are a sweet fruit when ripe on the tree?

Most coffees at Abogados Café are medium or light roasts, which strike a fair balance between acidity, sweetness, and bitterness. We don’t sell too many dark roasts because they inject unnatural harshness, masking a bean’s unique natural profile (which is rarely bitter). Ofelia & Inti love jammy, fruity, and floral coffees typically found in lighter roasts (but not always).
What notes do you like?!

Check out our grind guide when buying our coffees!

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