Local Favorite Koinonia Coffeehouse Shuts Down In Cloquet

Noooooo! A new coffeeshop in Cloquet has closed its doors for good. This is a huge bummer for the community.

I was super excited late last year when a new coffee shop opened in town! It was called Koinonia Coffeehouse. It had a really cool concept and the space itself was awesome, spacious and calming.

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They had a ton of original crafted coffee drinks, both hot and cold, and even daily breakfast and lunch options. It was a great addition to Cloquet, located in the former Chief Movie Theater.

I loved their hot chai latte and my husband raved about the biscuits and gravy. Sadly, the coffee shop shared some sad news.

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Koinonia Coffeehouse Has Closed - Read Their Bittersweet Message

So why the closure? The owners behind the spot shared the sad news on Saturday (May 9th), writing that they were permanently closed, effective immediately. They shared the news with 'heavy hearts' and said they were closing for reasons 'beyond their control' at this time.

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They didn't go into details on just what those reasons are. This is definitely a big loss for the community, who thanked the owners for their short time serving delicious coffee and drinks. This is a huge bummer.

There Is Some Good News For Fans Of The Coffee Shop - Read On

If you really enjoyed the pastries and treats at the spot, you're in luck. It looks like those will still be available by ordering directly from the owners. They are calling this Koinonia Korner, and you can contact them via email or social media to place an order.

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They say they are excited to keep serving the community in this new way and I am happy they will still be around in some capacity. They did hint at something else coming in the future, telling fans to stay tuned for updates.

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I will really miss them! I will keep everyone updated on what the next venture is or what fills this space in the future.

22 Top-Rated Local Coffee Shops In Northern Minnesota

If you're looking for a great locally-owned coffee shop to visit in Northern Minnesota, these are the top-rated options according to visitors who have provided reviews on services like Yelp and Google Reviews.

I will note that these are in no particular order. They are just among the best-rated in all of Northern Minnesota.

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