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16ozdays, Minneapolis, MN (2025)

06/05/2025

5 Year Anniversary Event!!🎉🎉🎉

Wow time flies! It doesn’t feel real that we’ve been around for 5 years. If you have time to drop in, come support us on our milestone☀️

📝THE DETAILS🧠

📍6031 Pillsbury Ave, Minneapolis, MN (Wild Grind)
🕙Saturday, June 14th (we’ll be there from 10am-3pm)
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📰The SCOOP🗞️

Consider you reading this as an open invite to come hangout with us at Wild Grind for our 5 year event!!
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🤔WHAT TO EXPECT💭

•8 LOCAL vendors set up farmer’s market style🫱🏻‍🫲🏼
•A food truck🍽️
•Beer from 🍻
•And of course COFFEE from ☕️
•Poloroids, a scrap book, & a prize drop game!📸🎰
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🗺️HOLD ON, MERCH?!🧭

•Compass V3!! We expanded! 15–>20 BoGo deals📘
•16ozDays Tote bags???👜
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We turn 5 in 9 days NINE DAYS. I’m beyond grateful for you, the 16oz Community for sticking with us through the days of us being turned away from shops, the blog, & now a full fledged brand. From the bottom of our hearts thank you.🫶🏼

Hope to see you there-talk soon.

-The 16ozDays Team✌🏼
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04/28/2025

Gooood Evening Coffee Addicts!
Uptown is back!🎉
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🗺️THIS WEEK’S WINNER/LOCATION🧭
Visit 263: Mosaic Coffee 📍
3040 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Recommended by: M from Sip Society🗣️
Drink Recommendations: 📣
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📰THE SCOOP🗞️
• Founded by Caydence Cruse, Cole Cruse, & longtime pal Jimmy Tidmore🛠️

This afternoon, in their 3rd weekend open, I got to spend some time learning about the heart behind Mosaic.🖼️

The team met back at Northwestern in Orange City, Iowa. They would often walk the mile down Central Ave from school to their favorite shop, Townsquare Coffee House. Things all started with a love for media & for coffee-Caydence w/photography, Cole w/videography, & Jimmy w/managing coffeeshops.🏫

3040 Hennepin was actually formerly a clothing store called Scout. The 3 teamed up with Moonstone Design, CB Architecture, & Mercury Mosaics-going over 5-6 layout options to transform it & to create a beautiful space they thought was best suited for their community. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

It was truly humble beginnings as Mosaic started with roasting coffee beans in a plastic popcorn machine Cole found at a thrift store called Bibles (now known as Legacy Thrift). Years later with combined skills & help from a few pals, they’ve breathed their dream to life.🍿

Words of Wisdom from Cole & Caydence🧠
“We didn’t have a lot of specialty coffee experience before Mosaic. If you want to do something worthwhile, believe in yourself. Chase your dreams.”
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🤔FINAL THOUGHTS💭
It was really fun hearing about the building process. From spending 2 days on the Mosaic wall, having to adjust the build 9 inches to be ADA compliant for the bathroom, to lifting the heavy pew in from a local church there’s a story behind many of the pieces here. Imagine Florence by Malcolm Todd playing, friend’s catching up on how Uptown is coming back, & even a little pupper being brought in a sling. A really uplifting shop with great coffee, go & support them!👍🏼

Today’s Drinks: Golden Hour, Alarm Clock, Blackberry Espresso Tonic⏰
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🎁What is/was your school’s Mascot?!😼☝🏼

04/20/2025

Gooood Evening Coffee Addicts! M***a Moono translates to “culture octopus.”🐙 —————————————————— 🗺️THIS WEEK’S WINNER/LOCATION🧭 Visit 262- .moono !🇰🇷
3048 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408📍 Recommended by: .mcdonald 🗣️ —————————————————— 📰THE SCOOP🗞️ • Grand Opening: April 12, 2025 • Korean & Woman-Owned — Founded by Angie Lee • Inspired by her travels through Asia & media influences.

This afternoon, I shared 20 minutes w/Angie.

Angie has always loved octopuses. The name comes from the idea that people always have their hands (tentacles) in many things.💡

She moved from Brooklyn to MN 3 years ago w/her husband and kids. With years of branding experience as well as exposure to countries like Japan and Korea, Angie noticed trends taking years to travel coast to coast — and saw an opportunity here in the Twin Cities.🛫

Research is important to her. With a marketing background, Angie knows that hype is meaningless without ex*****on. She wants M***a Moono to feel accessible and relatable — whether you’re stationary, Studio Ghibli, blind boxes, Kawaii culture, or just hunting for your next coffee shop.🫱🏼‍🫲🏽

It’s only been 8 days since opening, & some shelves have already been wiped clean by customers traveling from a short walk away to 30+ minutes out. Safe to say: the research paid off.🧐

Words of Wisdom from Angie: “Bet on yourself. People will give you endless reasons not to. Trust yourself and what you’re capable of.”🧠
—————————————————— 🤔FINAL THOUGHTS💭 Light jazz was playing when I walked in — instantly soothing. I spotted a stack of Pockys across the room and got hit right in the childhood. Pastries from Marc Heu & Bogart’s set the tone for the quality of the menu, & the drinks are hefty (think boba tea size). A chic-welcoming feel to the space, staff that banter & genuinely care, & a very tasty matcha tonic.👍🏼

☕️ Today’s Drinks: Black Sesame Latte, Strawberry Yuzu Refresher, Yuzu Matcha Tonic.
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P.S. Yes I bought the potato🥔

04/14/2025

Supported local & leaned into those young hip trends this weekend! 👴🏼

Thank you to those who were able to swing by & nice to meet some of you for the first time at ‘s Sip & Shop Maker’s Market!🎉

PC: .jpeg 📸

P.S. I guess my face looked like that before getting hit by the box😅📦

04/06/2025

Goooood Evening Coffee Addicts!
WE’RE FINALLY BACK!🎉
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THIS WEEK’S WINNER/LOCATION:
On the corner of 29th & Emerson Uptown is .societycoffee 📍
Recommended by: 🗣️
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THE SCOOP:
• Grand Opening: October 26th, 2024🛠️
• Somalia-owned, founded by Sacad Guled🇸🇴
• Inspired by the European cafés he saw on his trip☕️

Today I spoke with two baristas, T & M. The support the community has given to Sip Society has been nothing short of great. Things have started to pick up & Summer will be a great time for those on the Greenway to make a pitstop. M shared there is a chef they work with & that they’re always trying to improve their menu. Sacad gives pretty free reign to his team on creating different menu items & is very open to feedback & ideas. 💭

Sacad came to the U.S. from Somalia in 1999. He was a refugee, driven to create a name, a legacy, & spaces where people feel inspired. He’s now a 6-time business owner with an MBA, he’s a CSM, & a VC-really making the best of the opportunities he said his family gave him.🧠

One of Sacad’s quotes that resonated with me was from a reel of his: “I didn’t know what I was getting into, but if you’ve got the confidence and the right people in your corner, things can become reality.”🙌🏼

Words of Wisdom from M: “Communication, working together, & contributing to ideas as a whole make every idea stronger”🫱🏼‍🫲🏽
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FINAL THOUGHTS:
I’m a big fan of those who just go for it & figure things out along the way-big fan of Sip Society diving into the coffee scene. The space had lots of natural light coming through & reflecting off the white marble tables & tiles along the coffee bar-makes you want to stay a while. The staff brought your order to the table, & the selection from the menu was beyond what you’d see at your average cafe. Nice shop w/a warm welcoming atmosphere, very friendly team, & a great selection.👍🏼

Today’s Drinks: Biscoff Affogato, Toasted Marshmallow Chai, & Pistachio Miel

For a chance at a giftcard here: WHO’S SOMEONE IN YOUR LIFE WHO INSPIRES YOU? 🎁👇🏼
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03/20/2025

Hey everyone, trying something new! Here are some of our upcoming events along with winners from Black Hoodie Time & The Weekly Coffee Compass Contests :)
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📍Upcoming Events🎉

Come hangout with us & support our brand as we grow!

Popup w/ 🇻🇳
Saturday, March 22 10am-12pm

Sips & Startups Showcase w/ 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽Thursday, March 27th 5:30pm-8:30pm

Makers Market w/ 🐻
Saturday, April 12th 10am-3pm
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💭Black Hoodie Time Winners🗣️

Engage by commenting a response to the prompt in the weekly visit for a chance to win a giftcard there!🎁

: 🐿️
: 📚
: 👗
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☕️Coffee Compass Weekly Winners🧭

Share a photo of you & your pals, the coffee compass, & your drinks for a chance to win& be featured! 📸

at 🇲🇽s_ at Misfit🌴
also at Misfit🧌
at 💿
at 🇻🇳abouttown at 🕯️kail at 🌟

Love y’all so freaking much. Thanks for the support & taking that extra step to support, cheers & happy almost Friday!!🎉🎉🎉

03/17/2025

Gooood Morning Coffee Addicts!
Came for coffee, discovered an 18,000 sq. ft antique warehouse🗝️
—————————————————— THIS WEEK’S WINNER/LOCATION: With 57 local antique vendors, it’s fitting that this Fridley Coffee shop is located on this street.🏺

Visit 260:
7274 Commerce Circle E, Fridley, MN55432📍

Recommended by: 🗣️
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1. The smell of fresh pastries when you walk in (I smelt state fair donuts)👃🏼
2. “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd was playing. 👂🏼
3. Expect to be surprised & impressed. I came for coffee today thinking there were some knick knacks-nope. There is an antique mall, yes MALL, that is connected to the shop. If you’re into retro vintage or antiques. Clapping Monkey is a must try.👀
THE SCOOP: Today I spoke with Greyson, who’s been a barista since 2017!

1. CMHOC was founded by Josh Larson & David Wenzel, their grand opening Jan 28, 2023.
2. This is a designated sober space—all events are drug & alcohol-free.
3. They host a Vintage Vendor Market on the last Saturday of every month!
4. Local artists are featured in-store at no charge—supporting & uplifting their work.   
Fun Fact: David grew up in a family with a vintage shop & brought his dream to life here in the Twin Cities all the way from Cincinnati.💭
 Words of Wisdom from Greysen: “Talk to people, build a community, make connections. If you think you’d enjoy it, talk to whoever you can.”🧠
—————————————————— FINAL THOUGHTS: This place is so unique. Seriously makes my day to be able to find spaces like Clapping Monkey. I thought it was just a small shop in part of a strip mall-they are literally half of the strip mall hahaha. The staff are super chill here having suggestions & back up recommendations for first timers. Very welcoming space with a retro vintage diner feel. If you’re into coffee, antiques, or local artists, Clapping Monkey is a must-visit. GO SUPPORT THEM!👍🏼

Today’s Drinks: Go Bananas Latte & Strawberry Fields Iced Matcha. 🍌🍵

🎁For a chance to win a gift card here: What’s the best vintage find you’ve ever scored? 🔍
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03/10/2025

Gooood Evening Coffee Addicts! We’ve got a brand-new bookstore café in Northeast Minneapolis! 📚☕️
—————————————————— 🗺️THIS WEEK’S WINNER/LOCATION📍 Nestled in the heart of St. Anthony, right off Hennepin Ave, sits a fresh new face in the local coffee scene—Inkwell! This cozy, book-filled escape officially opened its doors on February 28th & is already making a name. 📖

Recommended by: Captain Jack 🐶 (Okay, not really, but the shop dog—a beagle mix & golden doodle—is definitely a highlight.)
—————————————————— 📰THE SCOOP🗞️ • Founded by Elizabeth Foster, who believes a bookstore café was an absolute must. • Home to over 8,000 books, spanning everything from fiction to adult lit. • Dog-friendly! Expect to see furry friends alongside coffee lovers. 🐾 • Café Manager: Ginger, who’s been a barista for five years (with deep roots in coffee—her parents were baristas too!).

👀What to Expect👂🏼
* Tall glass windows let in plenty of natural light, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
* No music—just the hum of people chatting, reading, and catching up.
* Track lighting, chandeliers, and cove lights highlight the beautiful murals above.

Fun Fact: Staff have full creative freedom over new drink ideas. They’re already planning a house-made lavender addition for the spring! 🌿

Words of wisdom from Ginger🧠: “Productivity & creativity aren’t mutually exclusive” “Trust in yourself & trust in others”.
—————————————————— 🤔FINAL THOUGHTS💭 I really like this place. While I usually enjoy music, the natural conversation and quiet atmosphere make perfect sense for a bookstore, enhancing the ambiance. The corner location sees tons of foot traffic, drawing in curious passersby. I noticed lots of dogs, families, and friends catching up over a book club with coffee in hand. The staff was incredibly kind and open to sharing drink recommendations. Coffee and books are always a winning combo—go support them!👍🏼

Today’s Drinks: Vanilla Pistachio Latte, Persephone (Pr-seh-fun-nee) 🍯☕️🍵

🎁For a chance at a giftcard here: What’s your all-time favorite book? 📖
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02/24/2025

Good Evening Coffee Addicts!
We’re back!🎉
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THIS WEEK’S WINNER/LOCATION:
Today for visit 257 went to Lowertown in Saint Paul to visit 📍
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THE SCOOP:
Walking under the string lights made it feel like Spring was just around the corner today, the 49 degree weather was a bonus. Dinging from the Green Line leaving Union Depot to head towards Target Field was my queue to get this visit started. Walking in I heard Tonguetied by Grouplove, chattering from pals catching up over brunch all along the walls that were lined with local art/plants, & friends/family narrowing down their opponents mystery character in Guess Who?🚊

Peak hours seating was a challenge—this was just proof that Lost Fox Lowertown is the place to be. This visit I spoke with Eliana, Charlotte, & Angie, who shared about Lost Fox.🦊

Lost Fox was founded by Annie & Michael Rose. Annie has over 26 years of restaurant industry experience & Michael has been in the coffee industry for over 13 years now. They previously worked at Dark Horse & Caffetto.🛠️

Some facts🤓
• Grand Opening: April 9th, 2022
• Dog friendly AND open until 11pm (1am on Fri/Sat)
• Weekly whip cream! (Apple Jack’s this week)

Words of Wisdom🧠: “It’s not as easy as it looks, in order to succeed, but if you have the passion & drive, you’ll have the ability to be successful”
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FINAL THOUGHTS:
The team here feels more like a family. You can see it through how they treat each other & through the opportunities they’re given. Angie’s sister who is the head chef & Jordan M one of the lead bartenders have had the chance to curate an inventive menu, one of the staff members shared that Annie does a great job at balancing the schedule & not overworking staff “Yeah. She’s a great leader”, & beyond the work they celebrate together like taking the team out to Pizza Ranch for their daughter Mala’s birthday back in July. Cozy space, great team culture, & an excellent late night spot.👍🏼

Today’s Drinks: My Bloody Valentine, Vietnamese Coffee, Mocha w/cocoa powder, & Dealer’s Choice.🇻🇳🍫🤔

02/03/2025

First monthly calendar ever to help you find us :)

Come support us as we grow to make 16ozDays a full time journey by purchasing a coffee compass or using the BoGo deals at one of our partnered shops :)

01/31/2025

GoOod Evening Goobers!👋🏼
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THIS WEEK’S WINNER/LOCATION:
Located at 14800 GALAXIE Ave in Apple Valley for visit 254 is Constellation Coffee!🌌

Recommended by: 🗣️
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THE SCOOP:
This visit I spoke with/met Elaine, Amber, Carrie, & Leo.🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

A quick preface, Constellation is all about educating the community about special needs. As a mental health advocate I’m a big fan.🧠

They provide jobs for individuals with disabilities in a space designed for them—rubber floors, chairs with a sled base, acoustic ceilings, soft lighting, & no music. EVERY detail was looked at extra carefully.😌

Memory can be a hurdle at times. Instead of calling out names, they call playing cards (I had the 5 & 7 of hearts!). This was inspired by Bitty & Beau’s Coffee in North Carolina.The team personalizes roles for each worker—whether it’s taking orders, managing the register, or folding sleeves—everyone is set up for success. They even have a training program to assess sensory & motor skills.🃏

Fun Fact: The unemployment rate for individuals with special needs is 3x higher than those with physical disabilities. Constellation is leading the way by making a change.📊
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FINAL THOUGHTS:
So they don’t take tips here. This is me doing my part to spread the word lol. The vibe here is *stellar*, like there’s literally a moon sculpture, a Milky Way mural, & if you missed it the first time, their address is on GALAXIE avenue hahaha. I found out that the owners & Carrie spent about 3 years doing research on coffee to make Constellation a reality. Carrie shared she didn’t know a single thing about coffee before going into this-a few dedicated years later & here we are-really motivating stuff. Great cause, go support them.👍🏼

Today’s Drinks: Iced Cherry Mocha, Iced Vanilla Pistachio Latte, & Blackberry Vanilla Latte🍒🌰
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06/29/2024

Morning Coffee Addicts!

2 years ago we made a playlist curated from 56 people’s go-to songs called The Coffee Addicts Playlist🎶

Let’s bring back that tradition and top it this year!
Drop your favorite song you listen to during your coffee fueled sessions in the comments to contribute to the 2024 version!🎧

I hope you all are having a weekend with the festivities!
Have fun & be safe! Love y’all!🙌🏼

-Dil✌🏼

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