Survivability Rankings for Coffee Shop in Minneapolis

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Minneapolis neighborhoods to open a Coffee Shop, at a good address, from Lowry Hill East (84.0% survival) to West Maka Ska.

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: Lowry Hill East: 84.0% at a good address, 82.9% at a typical address for Coffee Shop (18 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 61 of 64 ranked
  • Average across the 64 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 77.3% for Coffee Shops
  • Most challenging area: West Maka Ska: 76.4% at a good address, 71.4% at a typical address
  • Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address
  • Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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Summary

Lowry Hill East leads Minneapolis's 2026 survivability rankings for Coffee Shop operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 82.9% at a typical address (18 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 79.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is West Maka Ska, at 76.4% at a good address and 71.4% at a typical address. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Minneapolis to Open a Coffee Shop?

Lowry Hill East ranks #1 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods in and around Minneapolis for Coffee Shop survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Lowry Hill EastMinneapolis84.0%82.9%84.0%79.0%
2StandishMinneapolis84.0%82.0%84.0%71.8%
3HollandMinneapolis84.0%81.9%84.0%77.7%
4FultonMinneapolis84.0%81.6%84.0%66.9%
5ArmatageMinneapolis84.0%80.6%84.0%72.8%
6North LoopMinneapolis84.0%80.5%84.0%69.2%
7SewardMinneapolis84.0%79.7%84.0%64.6%
8Cedar-RiversideMinneapolis84.0%79.2%84.0%58.4%
9Windom ParkMinneapolis84.0%79.0%84.0%65.1%
10Phillips WestMinneapolis84.0%79.0%84.0%64.6%

Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around Minneapolis Would a Coffee Shop Make the Most Money?

Where a Coffee Shop would make the most money in or around Minneapolis comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Lowry Hill East is ranked #1 for Coffee Shop survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.9% at a typical address; West Maka Ska is ranked last of the 64, at 76.4% at a good address and 71.4% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Coffee Shop in Minneapolis requires careful location choice. Across the 64 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Coffee Shop lasts two or more years is 77.3% at a typical address. Two businesses on the same block can have very different survivability scores depending on their category.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Coffee Shop in or Around Minneapolis?

When selecting a location for a Coffee Shop in or around Minneapolis, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The single most important number in a location decision is the Revenue Capture Score, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We have been studying the businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. These results are powered by exclusive algorithms trained on one of the largest commercial real estate datasets in the U.S. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.


Where in or Around Minneapolis Should I Start a Coffee Shop?

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Lowry Hill East, Standish, and Holland, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be West Maka Ska, Kenwood, and West Side. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Minneapolis to Open a Coffee Shop?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Coffee Shop in Minneapolis is Lowry Hill East, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.9% at a typical address (18 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Standish and Holland. 61 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.


Can a Coffee Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Minneapolis?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Coffee Shop Rankings in Minneapolis Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Minneapolis.


Is a Coffee Shop a Good Tenant for Minneapolis Landlords?

In Lowry Hill East, the projected chance that a new Coffee Shop lasts two or more years is 82.9% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Coffee Shop in Minneapolis

For Coffee Shop tenants in Minneapolis's three top-ranked neighborhoods, the projected chance of lasting two or more years at a typical address is:

  1. Lowry Hill East: 82.9%
  2. Standish: 82.0%
  3. Holland: 81.9%

Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

Our tool scores any business category at the exact storefront address you enter.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity


What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Minneapolis for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Minneapolis to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Minneapolis.


Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Minneapolis are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

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StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.