Coffee Shops
Sunshine Coffee Co.
An independent coffee shop and roastery in Lake Elmo, immediately adjacent to Woodbury, positioned as a neighborhood gathering place.
3459 Lake Elmo Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 (immediately adjacent to Woodbury)
Daily 7am–2pm (confirm current hours directly — daytime-only hours can shift seasonally)
Services
- House-roasted coffee beans
- Signature drinks, including a Salty Maple Latte and cortado
- Oat-milk lattes, London fog, and chai latte
- Croissants and muffins, with gluten-free pastry options
Overview
Sunshine Coffee Co. describes itself as an independent coffee shop, roastery, and community gathering place in Lake Elmo, a city immediately adjacent to Woodbury. The shop roasts its own beans and is known for specialty drinks like a Salty Maple Latte alongside standard espresso drinks and pastries.
Before you go
This shop's hours run daytime-only (roughly 7am–2pm), which is common for independent coffee roasters — it's worth checking their current hours before planning a visit later in the day.
Good to Know
- House-roasted coffee beans
- Signature drinks, including a Salty Maple Latte and cortado
- Oat-milk lattes, London fog, and chai latte
- Croissants and muffins, with gluten-free pastry options
Confirm current hours directly, especially outside the standard morning window.
Written by Dave Brown
REALTOR®, LPT Realty
Dave Brown is a REALTOR® with LPT Realty who has spent his career helping families buy, sell, and settle into life in Woodbury, Minnesota and the surrounding East Metro. He writes Woodbury Living as a local resource first and a business second — every guide is meant to leave you better informed, whether or not you ever work together.
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