Local Barista Honored As 'Best Barista In Town': Best Of 2025

WOODBURY, MN — Every community has its bright spots — the neighbors, businesses and local favorites that make it feel like home. As 2025 comes to a close, Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter in Woodbury through our Best of 2025 series.

This story was submitted by Lauryl Miller, who nominated Tess. To share your own Best of 2025 nomination, click here to answer a few questions, and we’ll take it from there.

Who or what are you nominating for Best of 2025?

Tess

How did this person, place or experience make a difference in your life or community this year?

She’s the barista at Caribou Coffee in Lunds and Byerlys. She is so nice. She always gets me going in a good mood. She asks about my family and friends. She shares stories about herself. She is genuinely the best part of my mornings!

What would you like everyone in town to know about your nominee?

Tess is the best barista in town! Always smiling and engaging in conversations. Plus she knows my drink. She’s just a lovely person!

If you could tell them one thing, what would it be?

Thanks for making my mornings brighter every day. I always look forward to seeing you.

We want to hear from you, too! Is there a restaurant, a contractor, a business, a person — even a place — that’s your pick for Best of 2025? Click here to answer a few questions, and your story could be featured on Patch.

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