Caribou Coffee — Restaurant in River Falls

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Overview & Atmosphere This Caribou Coffee, tucked inside Family Fresh to the left, is probably one of the best small locations out there, even without a drive-thru. It boasts plenty of seating, including two comfy chairs next to a cozy fireplace, making it a great spot to relax or catch up on work. The atmosphere is inviting, and with an entire grocery store at your disposal, plus amenities like public bathrooms, a drinking fountain, an Easy Tab machine, a Redbox, and a Coinstar, it’s a convenient stop for more than just coffee.

Ordering Experience Ordering here is straightforward and easy. However, the pickup area could use clearer signage, as it’s not always obvious where to get your order. Occasionally, there’s some clutter around the pickup spot, which could be improved, but it’s a minor issue in an otherwise smooth experience.

Menu Highlights The menu offers all the classics, from mochas to matcha, but my personal favorite is the chicken sausage sandwich paired with a large white chocolate mocha with an extra shot of espresso—definitely the best items on the menu. Their matcha is also fantastic, offering a great alternative if you’re not in the mood for coffee.

Bubble Tea Warning One downside, though, is their bubble tea. Unfortunately, they serve it with square bubbles, which just don’t hit the mark. The texture and taste are off, so I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re a bubble tea fan. This is something across all Caribou locations, not just this one, and it does affect the overall food experience slightly. Get round...

When I have an opening morning shift, I regularly come here because it is open the earliest out of the rest of the coffee places in River Falls. I have never had a bad drink here. Also, I stopped by this evening and ordered an Iced Pumpkin Crafted Press and the barista put little toffee pieces at the bottom of the cup. This little surprise made my night and the drink was...

Person manning the counter, with curly hair and glasses, was kinda dismissive and rude. I waited ~10 minutes for my drink only to find it had already been melting on the counter because they didn’t call my name or tell me where the pick up counter was :( I get customer service jobs, but come on man at least let me know when my...