Cottagewood General Store - EXCELSIOR

Hidden gem, and the store's been there forever. Picked up food here with a friend and enjoyed the experience.

Quaint little souvenir, sandwich and coffee shop nestled amongst a green glen of upscale housing of the lake side dwellers of Minnetonka. I took the BLT lunch with me to a picnic it was satisfying and delicious. The souvenirs are centered around the nautical theme of nearby lake. They had various sizes of aluminum canoe shaped tubs for gardening purposes, weathered wood oars and signs, sweatshirts and more. The cottage wood general store is housed in a weathered Victorian house with a porch for sitting. Inside they have seating for about 6 8 people.

Staff super helpful and friendly. Ice cream was great.

I believe the store closes for the winter, but I love visiting anyway. Today I posted my letter to Santa from their convenient mailbox. I will return again soon.

Great place with a lot of history. There are adorable bats fluttering around. They offer a variety of tasty snacks and small packaged foods. The fresh coffee is excellent, too. There are also two or three outdoor seating areas where you don’t have to wear a mask. Really enjoyed the experience!