Since its move, Dream Cloud has expanded its offerings with a micro-bakery and retail picks, in addition to coffee and tea. The status quo also holds a beer and wine license.
This month, baking features include brioche rolls with jam (strawberry, rhubarb, or raspberry), cake donuts, cardamom rolls with whipped cream, and coffee cake.
The coffee shop, between Knife River and Two Harbors, is open Friday through Sunday from 10 a. m. to 10 a. m. M. A Four P. M.
“There are two of us and we just need to live a little bit of an undeniable life here on the North Shore,” Charlie Comnick said.
The 2,685-square-foot building sits on 1. 22 acres of land. With the toaster installed, cabinets built, and new coats of paint in pastel shades of pink and blue, the new area feels more like a living room with a vintage flair. “Modern atmosphere,” said Comnick. Soft, bright lighting creates a whimsical atmosphere.
It accommodates another 30 people indoors and outdoors. Inside, visitors will set up a giant bookshelf to read while enjoying a hot cup, or to check in and take home.
The courtyard is home to a small gazebo and several picnic and outdoor tables are scattered throughout the courtyard. Dogs are welcome as long as owners go blank behind them.
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“Now it’s kind of a marathon more than a race,” he added. “We sought to keep those hours limited so that we would have the ability and power to engage with the network in other ways. “
During the week, the couple will be busy cooking, cleaning, grilling, and creating.
Comnick said, “There are certain expectations about what we do and what we offer, but I think that kind of skepticism will slowly disappear as other people enjoy what we do. “
Before closing its doors about two years ago, Mocha Moose provided an area for local artists to sell their work. However, most of the art sold on Dream Cloud will be by the Comnicks. Emily’s photographs, cards, bookmarks and homemade jams will be available for sale, in addition to second-hand books and homemade pottery through Charlie.
Another difference is that soups and sandwiches don’t show up on the Dream Cloud menu (yet). Once the couple settles down, Comnick said they would likely begin offering a wider variety of foods.
Comnick gained more than a decade of roasting experience while working at Duluth Coffee Company, before leaving and starting a business with his wife. For now, the main focus of their business will remain wholesale coffee roasting, which will be available in Duluth at Falastin Deli Shop, Back Alley Surf Shop, Northern Waters Smokehaus, Wussow’s Concert Cafe and 190 Degree Coffee and Tea.
Dream Cloud will also continue to host events and music in its new home. Anyone who comes to play in the store will be able to have a grand piano that has been donated.