BLUE HERON COFFEHOUSE

The Blue Heron Coffeehouse is a well-established, community-rooted coffeehouse founded in 1998 in Winona, Minnesota. Located in downtown Winona at 162 W. 2nd Street, it benefits from steady foot traffic and a long-standing local reputation. The current space includes a large commercial kitchen, ample service area, and seating for 125 guests.

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The business is known for scratch-made food using locally sourced and organically grown ingredients whenever possible. The menu spans coffee and espresso drinks, tea, soups, salads, sandwiches, pastries, and desserts. Many recipes are proprietary, produced in small batches to ensure quality and freshness, helping the coffeehouse maintain a distinct niche in the local market.

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The Blue Heron’s mission centers on quality, sustainability, and community. The coffeehouse has positioned itself as a gathering space that supports local growers, artists, and musicians, and it has built a loyal customer base through consistent food quality, personal service, and an inviting atmosphere.

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Overall, the business offers a long operating history, recognizable brand, differentiated menu, and strong community integration, making it an attractive opportunity for a buyer seeking a values-driven, established food and beverage operation with deep local roots.