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title: "Dunn Brothers Coffee Becomes Official Coffee Partner at the University of St. Thomas"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/cadd5343-b318-4e2b-aff9-812823336c9e
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dunn-brothers-coffee-becomes-official-coffee-partner-at-the-university-of-st-thomas/
author: "Ben Coley"
category: "Coffee & tea"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Coffee & tea"
published: 2026-09-01T17:01:32.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:42:38.675Z
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# Dunn Brothers Coffee Becomes Official Coffee Partner at the University of St. Thomas

**TL;DR:** Dunn Brothers Coffee has become the official coffee partner at the University of St. Thomas, with four new locations on the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses. The company, founded in Minnesota, operates nearly 50 locations across seven states and offers franchise partners flexible design options.

*By Ben Coley, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-09-01. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dunn-brothers-coffee-becomes-official-coffee-partner-at-the-university-of-st-thomas/).*

## Story

Dunn Brothers Coffee, the Minneapolis-based coffee company known for roasting globally sourced coffee beans in small batches in-store daily, is entering college life and is now the official coffee partner at the University of St. Thomas with four new locations. Starting this fall, both Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses will feature Dunn Brother Coffee for students, faculty, and visitors to enjoy the expertly crafted blends that have made them a leading coffee brand in the U.S.

“We are honored to join the University of St. Thomas as their official coffee partner,’” said Ben Anderson, President of Dunn Brothers Coffee. “We started in the Twin Cities nearly 40 years ago, and continue to proudly serve our home market. We are thrilled to team up with a prominent local university that is steeped in excellence, bringing their campus the quality coffee products we take pride in across the communities we serve.”

Coffee lovers can visit the following four Dunn Brothers Coffee locations on the St. Paul campus. Hours vary by location.

- **Anderson Student Center** (two locations): **The Loft** features a full menu of hot and iced classic coffee and specialty drinks – Lattes, Mochas, Nirvana, Cold Brew, Blended, and Energy Infusions, while the **Summit Marketplace** serves up hot classics like Americanos, Lattes, Mochas, and Chai.

- **Schoenecker Center** – **Steam Cafe** offers a full menu of hot and iced classic coffee and specialty drinks – Lattes, Mochas, Nirvana, Cold Brew, Blended, and Energy Infusions.

- **O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library** – **Stacks Cafe** provides visitors with a full menu of hot and cold classic coffee and specialty drinks. Blended drinks (frappes and smoothies) are not served at this location.

“Our students and staff are excited to welcome Dunn Brothers Coffee to our campus,” said Steve Griffin, Executive Director of Dining Services for University of St. Thomas. “As a beloved Minnesota brand, we are delighted to feature their exceptional coffees and handcrafted menu items for guests to enjoy at the University of St. Thomas locations.”

In addition to the new locations, Dunn Brothers Coffee is also the official coffee for the University of St. Thomas catering services across both campuses.

Dunn Brothers Coffee currently operates nearly 50 locations across seven states. Founded in Minnesota, the North Star State remains a key market for the brand with nearly 30 shops. A majority of the locations are independently owned by local community members. The company offers franchise partners a variety of flexible design options to fit their individual goals, from brick-and-mortar storefronts to grocery retailers and higher education campuses.

## Entities

- QSR (sector)
- location expansion (topic)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- franchise model (topic)
- Ben Coley (person)
- Minneapolis (location)
- Dunn Brothers Coffee (company)
- university partnership (topic)
- St. Paul (location)
- Ben Anderson (person)
- coffee retail (topic)
- University of St. Thomas (company)

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Originally reported by Ben Coley, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dunn-brothers-coffee-becomes-official-coffee-partner-at-the-university-of-st-thomas/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/cadd5343-b318-4e2b-aff9-812823336c9e).