Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea offers indulgent, real ingredient focused drinks with a global influence inspired by our founder's love of food & beverages and driven by their creativity. Enjoy a fresh-pressed Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte or Mocha from our classic coffee menu. Or a unique, signature drink like Creme Caramel, Dreamy Cold Brew, French Vietnamese Au Lait, Thai Iced Tea or Frozen Strawberry Bliss. Our extensive premium tea selection includes Pomegranate Green, Oolong, Chai, Imperial Black, Matcha, and herbal teas. Try our fresh, classic café fare of decadent pastries & desserts, delicious sandwiches, frozen drinks & more. Join us at the cafe to relax, work or meet with others in our warm, inviting neighborhood coffeehouse.
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R Jarvi
Jul 29, 2025
5.0
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We loved staying at The Olive Ann! Normally when we travel, we always find the closest Starbucks, but this trip was different. Sweetwaters is located on the first floor of the hotel, and it was one of the only alternative coffee shops I have enjoyed besides Starbucks!
🤩 Incredible customer service and hours of operation were fantastic even for a mid afternoon pick me up.
🥐 An amazing spread of breakfast items from pastries to breakfast sandwiches, to cheesecake and brownies. I appreciated that the sandwiches were customizable and able to be ordered to go. The sandwiches were part of a $6 drink + sandwich deal.
☕️ My go-to is an iced Americano, and I loved that they had multiple espresso options. Too many times I’m left trying a bright, citrus-forward Americano, only to throw it away. They had a medium roast and dark roast. I chose the dark roast option, and it was an Americano I enjoyed.
We really enjoyed the midnight roast, which was in the hotel room in K-cup form. Brewed in person, it was just as good as we brought a bag of beans home.
We also ordered the oatmilk chai, iced dragon (like a Frappuccino), and iced oatmilk latte. All received great reviews from those who consumed them. The Frappuccino-like beverage had sweetened condensed milk in it too!
While not ordered, they had plenty of fruit-based beverages and teas.
⚠️ Food Allergies were present, but the staff were super accommodating and patient as we made our requests for clean pitchers and reading product labels! Both my boys were able to order beverages. Oat milk was an option, but I’m unsure of their gluten-free food options.
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Justin Como
Jun 19, 2025
5.0
The staff is very kind and helpful. I really like the matcha
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Madison Kiley
Jun 10, 2025
5.0
I come to the downtown Sweetwaters weekly, where I am always greeted by the warm smile of Taylor, one of the baristas. Despite my indecision, she always helps me find a drink that I love. She even created a ginger raspberry tea that is my new obsession!!! I look forward to coming back to this shop each week!
JK
Jessica Kiley
Jun 10, 2025
5.0
Always enjoy using the $6 breakfast deal when you order in the app, best egg sandwiches with a cold brew. Sweet baristas always so attentive and fast! Free refills on brewed coffee in house.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Where does Sweetwaters' coffees and teas come from?
Sweetwaters coffees are grown around the world from Latin America to Asia. We only use the highest quality arabica beans which are custom blended & roasted to bring out the best in the beans' flavor, body, & acidity. Our founders, Wei & Lisa, grew up with many wonderful teas and used their knowledge & Asian heritage to select unique & exquisite-tasting teas from as far as China, Japan, India, S. Africa & Egypt.
Is Sweetwaters coffee and tea fair trade and/or organic?
Sweetwaters offers several Fair Trade and organic coffees such as our Midnight Blend, Arbor Ypsi Blend, Red Moon, and various seasonal coffees. Our teas are whole-leaf teas. We use premium real ingredients for specialty teas such as Matcha, Chai, Thai Iced Tea, Ginger Lemon Tea, & Ginger Raspberry Tea
Can you order Sweetwaters’ coffee or tea online?
Download the Sweetwaters app at the Apple App Store or on Google Play. Many options for online ordering; Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea website, DoorDash, Grubhub, UberEats, Postmates, and eZcater.
What types of pastries and desserts are available at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea?
Blueberry Scones, Cinnamon Scones, CranOrange Scones, Chocolate Croissants, Butter Croissants, Bagels, Lemon Bars, Mini French Donuts, Macarons, Joy Nut Bars, Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Charlie Brownies, Carrot Cake, OMG Chocolate Cake, Tiramisu.
What kind of specialty coffee and tea drinks can you get at Sweetwaters?
What are the regular operating hours for Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea?
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Does Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea offer delivery services?
Yes, Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea provides delivery through various platforms and online ordering.
Can I order Sweetwaters coffee or tea online?
Yes, you can order Sweetwaters coffee and tea online via their app, website, and services like DoorDash, Grubhub, UberEats, Postmates, and eZcater.
What types of coffee and tea specialities does Sweetwaters offer?
Sweetwaters serves specialty drinks such as Latte, Cold Brew, Mocha, French Vietnamese Au Lait, Chai Latte, Matcha Latte, and a wide selection of whole-leaf teas.
What pastries and desserts can I get at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea?
Sweetwaters offers pastries and desserts like Blueberry Scones, Chocolate Croissants, Lemon Bars, Macarons, Charlie Brownies, Carrot Cake, and Tiramisu.
What meals are served at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea?
Sweetwaters serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on coffee, tea, sandwiches, pastries, and desserts.
What payment methods are accepted at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea?
They accept American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and Apple Pay for payments.
Is Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Sweetwaters has wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, seating, and restrooms to accommodate all guests.
How do I get to Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea using public transportation?
You can use Cities Area Transit, a nearby transportation service, to reach Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea conveniently in Grand Forks.
What nearby attractions can I visit before or after my visit to Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea?
Nearby, you can visit The Greenway of Greater Grand Forks park for recreation or explore the Downtown Grand Forks Historic District for arts and entertainment.
Are there other dining options near Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea?
Yes, nearby dining options include Skys Fine Dining, Sky's American Restaurant & Bar, Tea And Crepe Cafe, and Gilly's Bar & Grill.