The verdict is in... I like 151 Coffee!
I haven't tried all the flavors yet, but I've already got a few favorites. What I really like is that the hot coffee is served hot and doesn't taste bitter/burnt like some other coffee places. I will say, I always take an extra shot in my coffee so if it was bitter tasting I'd know. And along those lines, let's talk flavoring... not too sweet and not overpowering. You order the Cinnamon Dulce and you can actually taste the cinnamon without feeling the need to test your blood sugar after you finish your cup.
I have heard good things about their iced coffee and energy refreshers, but so far, I've only tried the hot coffee.
Now here's something I don't like, but isn't necessarily a deal breaker. What is up with that stubby little stopper?? Kinda seems like a waste unless you are ordering for the office and plan on balancing multiple cups in a cup holder for the ride in. At least at the other coffee shop across the street you get a long stemmed stopper that you can tuck into the cup sleeve and throw it away when you are finished. These stubby little stoppers just get dumped into my extra cup holder to make a baked-on mess by the end of the day. Either go for the long game or don't bother... (You can order "no stopper" but I always forget until I see the red tab on the way out.)
The second thing I don't like is their drive-thru lane, in particular the outside lane. There is a portion of curb that sticks out that I always manage to hit with my tire. Come on 151 - I haven't had my coffee yet but you expect me to navigate this obstacle course out here?!?!
Now, here's a word of caution if you've been once or twice but haven't reached "regular" status yet... the prices are not fixed! That's right, 151 applies to what I like to call the "crack dealer pricing method". Here's what they did, they started out with a big advertising campaign promoting "half price drinks" the first few days. Like everyone else I was so excited I never paid attention to the price, I was just there for the sugar and caffein. Then all of a sudden the "half price" signs are gone and I noticed I was getting a large hot coffee with an extra shot for less than $4... my first reaction was "this is a great deal for great coffee". Then all of a sudden, after I'm hooked and jonesing for my next fix - the price doubles! All of a sudden I'm dropping a little over $6 for the same cup of coffee, but I'm hooked now so $6 bucks it is. Nice job 151 Coffee - you win!
All joking aside, it's a great little coffee stop! Quick friendly service by a staff that must eat coffee beans for breakfast and keeps their music blasting all morning long. (I must be getting older, I started to yell at them to turn the music down. It's probably why I keep hitting the curb, the music is so loud I can't see!) The coffee is good with great flavoring and I'll even give them credit for a good price point. Overall, great addition to the Burleson landscape - go check them out!
Current temporary hours are just 7am-3pm Sunday - Friday and 8am-4pm on Saturday. I've been told they will extend their hours later on as they reach full staffing. read more