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Common Ground Coffee Bar & Deli

Common Ground Coffee Bar & Deli is easily the most spacious spot to grab a cup of coffee in town.

Its location in the former Chief Theater in Cloquet’s West End allows for a counter, some tables and a booth in the lobby. Open the doors of the theater to find a variety of chairs and recliners to choose from, as well as a bookshelf to check out.

With an area for young children to play in the back and a number of comfy chairs for mom and dad to watch them, this coffee shop may be a favorite for parents. There is also a foosball table and other games for adolescents and teenagers.

In addition to coffee, tea and baked goods, the shop also serves hot and cold sandwiches, salads and wraps.

ADDRESS: 103 Avenue C, Cloquet

HOURS: Monday 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Tuesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Thursday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Closed Sunday.

FACEBOOK: @commongroundcoffee

Magnolia Cafe

With a name like Magnolia Cafe, it sounds like they might be serving iced tea and pecan pie instead of coffee.

Still, the shop in Carlton offers espresso and fresh baked cookies, as well as a pretty extensive menu for lunch, considering the size of the coffeehouse.

Make your way into the back and there’s a couple of comfy chairs screaming to have someone curl up and get lost in a good book.

The “Monster Cookie” with M&Ms, oatmeal and peanut butter makes for a nice treat if you’re setting off on an afternoon of work on the laptop.

ADDRESS: 206 Third Street, Carlton

HOURS: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WEBSITE: magnoliacafecarlton.com

INSTAGRAM: @magnoliacafecarlton coffee, espresso,

In addition to coffee and food, Magnolia Cafe in Carlton also has a couple of cozy chairs in the back that are perfect for getting lost in a good book.