Caribou Coffee

This is my go-to coffee places when I am on my way into work and didn't have time to stop anywhere else on my way in.

Conveniently located on the corner of Colfax and Potomac, Caribou Coffee is where it's at for those mornings you just need a little extra "kick". It is pretty standard across the board with the service and the coffee is always made just right. I recently ordered some mocha drink at the suggestion of the barista, and was surprised when they added real chocolate into it.

They do have a parking lot, which can seem misleading if you are unfamiliar with this location. It is behind the complex on the east side, with lots of parking. Seems pretty obvious, but I was going to meet a friend there for coffee one morning, and she didn't know where the parking lot even was... Lots of good parking and conveniently located next to Chipotle and Noodles!

Reiterating some of these comments, Caribou stands out based on quality of service and the product itself. The location is very close to the medical campus so this is a strong selling point as well. I ordered a French press pot of French roast that was bang on the money. Bold without tasting bitter. They've hired staff that fits their specific culture (they're very nice). Near closing time, they'll hand out unsold "samples" to remaining customers, all fresh and hot. I think it's the type of environment that screams student and fits this specific niche. Noise level is just right for ambient noise or relaxed conversation.

Awesome coffee!