I hadn't tried this place pre-lockdown but I'm trying to support local businesses while things are tough. The staff here is lovely and the food is pretty unremarkable but my biggest complaint is their 'cold brew' coffee. They either don't know that it's different from regular iced coffee or they're making it wrong. We're a family of strong coffee drinkers and no one could get it down. The staff is great though! read more

I worked here for about 4 years and have nothing but good things to say. I was hired in 2005, by original owners Patrice and Tracy. Both were wonderful, treated us (employees and customers) with respect, but it wasn't in their life plan to stay at Buzz Thru Joe's forever. Of course, a lot of original customers were upset when they sold the place and left, however the new owners have treated the place with respect, and have not changed a thing. I also worked for them last summer when I was home from school. They were still getting used to the place, however they kept all the original employees so there wasn't a hard transition, since most of us know how the place runs anyway. The racist comment left below is uncalled for. Of course, growing up in Colfax, I am aware that there are prejudice people there. But, the new owners have not changed a thing and have been as nice to the customers as Patrice and Tracy. I hope they continue to run Buzz Thru for many more years! BTW, the drinks are MUCH better than Starbucks (and I do go to Starbucks in San Francisco, but there isn't much otherwise, so I know how much their coffee sucks) and all the food is wonderful. The new owners even brought in some extra things like streusels and fruit salads. All very delicious, I recommend anyone driving up I-80 to stop here and get a yummy drink and something to eat! CREDIT cards are not accepted, but DEBIT IS! Cash and local checks are good too. (p.s. The new owners are from Cambodia) read more

Stopped here on way back from Reno, we made a good decision. Even though starbucks was yards away, i will choose this anytime over starbucks. read more

last outpost. On your way to tahoe along I80 be sure to get off at the colfax exit and fill up on coffee and gas. it's the last reasonably priced stop before you head into the mountains. i grew up in this town before escaping to berkeley for college. get the iced white mocha on hot days and the hot vanilla chai on those colder mornings. joe's is an excellent alternative to starbucks in this one horse town. read more

Love the coffee drinks at this place! Way better than starbucks or any other major chains. On a hot day the blended toffee mocha is delicious. I always stop here when we're passing by. read more

Buzz Thru Joes is the rare local coffee place that can compete with the Starbucks across the street. Frequented by the small-town locals for the great coffee and friendly faces. The tourists should find this place and enjoy the treats. read more

We love Buzz thru Joes! It's a great place to get goodies on the go in a hurry or stop inside for some of their delicious biscuits and gravy! YUM! We like the smoothies and the baked goods are wonderful too. Nice community bulletin board and little library inside. Been around for over a decade so they must be doing something right! The locals love ya! read more

I have been stopping in on the way to drop my daughter off at school in the mornings for about six months now. The drive thru is ALWAYS packed but on multiple occasions, the girl that comes outside to take orders has skipped coming over to take my order. One morning last week, I waited 20 minutes just to have my order taken and finally gave up and left. Starbucks at least keeps the line moving. I'm afraid Buzz Thru just lost a regular LOCAL customer. It's sad because I do my best to support local businesses but clearly this one didn't think it needs it. Thumbs down. Bye. read more

We got a hot chocolate and it was very very bad maybe the coffee is better. But don't ever pay $3 for nasty powdered milk

You should definitely try the pizza beagles they are so good. They are kind and polite. Coffee is great too I had the white mocha. Inside the place was clean and tidy. Will definitely be going there again read more

I had an $8 breakfast order and asked for a cup of water. They said they had to charge $.65 for the styrofoam cup of water. I just think that's tacky. It's not like it's a chain restaurant and they have to enforce policy. I think if you're spending money there they should give you a cup of water. read more

Snow and a hot cup of hot coffee! Alex the owner is absolutely amazing! We drive through at least three times a week. We go inside and have a delicious lunch.and always have a donut for dessert. They always have fresh fruit. But the coffee is off the hook! Thank you for being cool facts! read more

The lady at the counter at 645 this morning was very nice I just bought a $7 burrito in the whole thing was soggy don't even think I'm going to be able to eat it got 2 12 ounce cup of coffee and there was about 8 ounces of coffee in it with 4 ounces of foam on top and cream not very good will not ever come back here and spend $12 again read more

This local business has great food at a great price! Keep it alive! Great customer service and friendly faces every day!

Yummy! Great place for a quick breakfast or lunch. I would recommend this place to anyone. Donuts are good also. Staff is always friendly. read more

Very unsanitary conditions. I find hair all the time in the food, even when it comes off the shelf.

Hands down the best coffee shop in colfax!! Their food is delicious, the coffee is always perfect and the customer service is worth all the stars!!! read more

Delicious first time yelp review...80 closed been here more than 24 hours need a good meal!!!! Perfect

This place used to be my favorite place in the world. Now the food is not good and it took 15 min with only 2 cars in front of me to get a croissant. Such a shame never coming here again:( read more

I am not sure why people gave the bad comments. This place is a great alternative to the crowded and overpriced Starbucks up the road and the lousy cafe at McDonald across the road. Beside it is local. No chain restaurants. The drive thru is small but the process to get the drinks is fast, that's why I went there instead of waiting on the line at Starbucks. Actually I pulled off from Starbucks to go there. When I got my drink, I noticed that the car in front of me at Starbucks was still waiting to get the order. My choice was a medium sized mocha and a chocolate muffin. I was asked if I wanted the muffin to be warmed up a bit. Nice thinking. On the second day, I went inside and I ordered a croissant with egg and bacon. I could see that all the foods are prepared in advance and they just warm them up in a microwave. It is a pity but it is what it takes not to have customers waiting. I give 3 stars and half. read more

Buzz thru Joes is the obvious choice in Colfax for a wonderful cup of Joe! The staff is incredibly friendly. The food is great. Their donuts are awesome...and I'm NOT a donut fan! I often order their Peach Jet Tea smoothie. YUM. Also their Snowcap (peppermint white chocolate blended coffee drink) Add cookies..it's amazing! I highly recommend this stop as your passing through! read more

Take the old bad reviews with a grain of salt. Many of them look pre-2014. Granted, we "buzzed" through here at 630am, the service was fast, friendly, and efficient. The latte was great and the breakfast bagels were way better (hot and delicious) than the heat and serve preassembled food at the Starbucks down the road. Nice little local place that we are happy to support. read more

We love this place. As locals, we only go to Starbucks after 4pm when Buzz Thru Joes is closed. The coffee and food are great. I don't mind waiting in line for super friendly service and good food and drinks. They get to know you, know your order and usually throw in a free donut for the kids if I have them with me. Family owned small business that treats their customers right. read more

I've been coming here since they opened, and up until recently it's been great. The last two weeks, however, are a different story. The first time, I sat in the drive thru and watched the girl come out and take orders from three cars that pulled into the other lane after I was there, without ever acknowledging my presence. This morning, I sat for over two minutes without anyone even coming out of the building. Both times I finally gave up and left. Even with 4-5 cars ahead of me at the "other" coffee place, I was served faster. I'll try one more time - but third strike and they're out for good. read more

Much better experience than the crazy Starbucks across the street with a coffee line of 15 people long and a bathroom line of 10 people long. No line for the clean bathroom (toilet seat is freezing though) and the coffee is good, quick and hot. A comfortable local vibe with friendly service and a nice little book stand supporting the local library- got to love that! read more

Quick service, very friendly waitress. Probably as good as food gets when it is that fast! Right off the freeway so it is easy to get to.

I drive back and forth often from the Reno area to Northern California, and was glad to find a locally owned, friendly place with good coffee and treats and an always-clean rest room. The owners really put their customers FIRST. read more

Really, Amy and her people are GREAT and the coffee is always FRESSH! They also have honey from a local apiary that is the best I have ever tasted. The prices are very reasonable too. Its is our goto coffee stop. Five Stars!!!! read more

I tried to order an iced Americano. I asked for a 12 oz. cup. The sales clerk informed me that if I wanted an iced drink it had to be in a 16 oz plastic cup. I said that I just wanted a shot of espresso with a little bit of water and some ice added. She wouldn't accommodate my request. I didn't want 16 oz of fluid, and paying for a 16 oz drink was fine, just so long as I didn't get 16 oz. of fluid. I clarified that I didn't want a blended iced drink and she said ya like she understood. She told me that all iced drinks are sold in the 16 oz plastic cups. I passed on the coffee and proceeded to order my dad the drink he wanted. My dad asked if I wanted a bagel-I did. We had the food to go. When I tried to eat the bagel my lips and mouth burned like fire as if they put a very spicy chili oil on my blueberry bagel. For at least 1 hour my mouth burned. I believe the cafe's staff retaliated because I didn't get the 16 oz coffee and I didn't leave a tip. At the very least, they didn't properly wash the food prep area. I always leave tips and people always tell me that I am the sweetest person they know. I wasn't rude-I just didn't get the coffee. Why pay for something you don't want? I will never go there again, and neither will my dad. I rated 1 star because I couldn't get this app to leave 0 stars. I don't recommend this shop. Go to the Starbucks up the road. They know how to satisfy a customer. read more