In 1996, University of Minnesota Alumni George Babcock created Velvet Coffee Company. Nestled in the heart of Northern Minnesota, this vibrant café has become a hub of activity and community, open seven days a week until at least midnight. Thanks to the small-batch roasting of Velvet coffees, homemade baked goods and hand-sourced teas, it’s often hard to find a seat.
The cornerstone concept of the Velvet Coffee Company is a focus on our local community. Where other coffeehouses may hurry customers out the door, we at Velvet invite you to stay, and feel honored when you decide to settle in with us for a whole afternoon (that’s why we tempt you with free wireless Internet).
Where we regard our customers with warmth and respect, we consider our coworkers as close as family. Each Velvet staffer brings new creativity, ideas and joy to the table, thereby continuing what has become a grand tradition of diversity and originality at Velvet.
We treasure the bonds we share with customers and fellow baristas, and we hope you’ll join us in growing our family bigger still.