Dutch Bros Coffee is, without a doubt, one of the worst coffee chains I have ever had the misfortune of visiting. Their so-called "Golden Eagle" is nothing more than a sickly sweet, stomach-churning abomination masquerading as a coffee drink. I expected a rich, well-balanced espresso with a touch of caramel and vanilla, but instead, I received a diabetes-inducing sugar bomb drowned in milk with the overpowering taste of burned sugar—like someone torched a spoonful of cheap caramel and dumped it into a cup of warmed-over disappointment.
The experience only got worse from there. The so-called "barista"—if you could even call them that—was not only incompetent but downright rude. Their customer service skills were about as refined as a brick to the face, and the way they stared me down when it came time to tip felt borderline threatening. I had no choice but to fork over extra cash just to avoid what felt like a potential confrontation. Extortion with a side of overpriced, gut-wrenching coffee—what a deal!
And let's talk about the aftermath. Within minutes of choking down that disaster of a drink, my stomach began to churn like a washing machine set to "punishment mode." The result? A mad dash to the nearest restroom, where I spent far too much time regretting every sip. I wouldn't wish that digestive disaster on my worst enemy.
Dutch Bros is nothing more than a glorified sugar shack, serving up overpriced, artificially flavored garbage that tastes like it was mixed in a high school chemistry class gone wrong. If I wanted to drink a blend of cheap Folgers, Lucerne milk, artificial vanilla, and scorched caramel, I could have made it at home—for free—and spared myself the misery. Avoid this place like the plague unless you enjoy overhyped, gut-busting, wallet-draining nonsense served with a side of...
Read moreIf you like Disneyland everyday then since your new home is not Starbucks then it's Dutch Bros. So what's your problem? Why aren't you here but the line is not long. You just got to make sure you don't back into anybody while you're waiting in the line and your car is sticking out on to Alameda but it's okay. There's some kind of construction there and you can pull your car way over to the right and hang out in that construction zone. So back your car up the line moves super quick. They got Bros out taking your order. Listen to music. Check your email. This is the bomb on Alameda. Just do it. It's over by the I don't know. Just go to Dutch Bros. Forget Starbucks. Starbucks is dead. And my dog got a pup cup with a whipped cream and a treat. A good size treat, not one of those mini jobs! Super friendly people without anything but a fun attitude. It was great. I will be back. It's my new spot. The spot to hit before I hit...
Read moreI get coffee here a lot with my boyfriend. The white angel is my favorite. While the coffee is very good, a lot of the flavors are only a little different from the others. Which can be a good thing to dial in exactly what you are in the mood for.
The staff can be overly aggressive, basically interrogating you about what you are up to and your plans. I think they are told to do that but not taught how to read the room. For example, I would rather if they did not interrupt me to interrogate my boyfriend and repeat interrupting multiple times when he ignored the interruption the first time. Those are the most awkward attempts at small talk, plus they are not adding points to the experience. My boyfriend and I expect it now and will tell them weird things to make a joke out of the awkward situation. If the coffee wasn't good, we'd likely find...
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