Top 5 Reasons People Love Caribou Coffee

FieldofFlowers|Oct. 2, 2014 4:03 pm EST

1. Customers rave about the smooth, rich, and bold flavors, whether they picked up a fresh cup from the shop or made one at home — it's all about the bean.

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2. Want to stay awhile? At Caribou you can always find a comfy seat, relax in the rustic setting, enjoy free Wi-Fi and good music (which they take very seriously with playlists that include singer-songwriters and independent artists). Caribou even has private meeting rooms that come complete with 6-18 seats and a dry-erase board. In a rush, or in your pajamas? They have drive-thru too!

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3. The menu offers a lot, but isn't overwhelming. It's all about keeping it simple with the classic coffee and teas, specialty/seasonal favorites, cooling blended beverages, refreshing juices, and kid's drinks.

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4. Four words: Sausage Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich

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5. It is not Starbucks! For those who can't stand the green mermaid and her brew, Caribou happens to be the second largest coffee shop franchise in the country (behind Starbucks, of course).

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