Fixed in between an angled parking lot on two sides of the building and twisting frontage and service roads is a quiet and easy going Caribou. I like that when I stepped up the busy barista quickly acknowledged my being with a smile and a .."I'll be right with you sir". There is a sunny patio and quiet spaces inside for reading, chatting etc. I have little reason to be in Cottage Grove, but if again I'll surely stop at this Bou! read more

Caribou Coffee - A sunny but breezy patio. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cottage Grove, Minnesota

The coffee shop was very very very dirty. It looked like it hadn't been cleaned in months. I normally wouldn't comment on that, but it was truly exceptionally filthy. We waited for quite a while to be waited on and then one of our drinks that was ordered hot was made iced. Overall not a great experience. Wouldn't necessarily come back. read more

This review is definitely not on the caribou coffee itself as I can drink their coffee 6 days of the week and twice on Sunday. The coffee is much better than Starbucks but geez the customer service at this particular location is just awful. The younger girls working there are rude. I do not think that I ever had a pleasant in-person experience there so now we just use the app and order ahead, that way we don't have to be disappointed by the workers attitude and demeanor towards the customers. Walk-in, grab the order and go read more

This is a shout out to the friendly staff at the Cottage Grove Caribou. I recently stopped in to get my birthday coffee and unfortunately was told that was not showing in my rewards account. Even though that was not in my account, the young lady who helped me still provided me a White Chocolate Mocha. Very kind and friendly service! I later contacted Caribou to inquire what may have happened to my birthday reward. Turns out if you have not been active in a few months, your account goes dormant. I was still receiving emails and also coffee thanks to my coworker "Beckett" however since I was not checking in, my account was not active. Lessen learned to be more like Castle and not Beckett and thanks to the kind workers at the Cottage Grove Caribou that I have now visited a few times. read more

Caribou Coffee - Happiness - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cottage Grove, Minnesota

I know there's a Caribou on every corner in the Twin Cities, but this one is my local favorite. I miss Shelby (former manager), but the other staff I encounter are always friendly and helpful. I actually prefer to come here, get out of the car, and wait inside for my stuff, rather than use the newer convenient drive-thru a mile to the east. This location still has a large variety of food items, unlike the "cabin" stores. If you still want to avoid talking to staff and want an in-and-out experience, use the mobile order ahead and pop in just inside the door. I would ALWAYS double-check to make sure your order is accurate if you do the mobile option. read more

This is my hometown Caribou and I frequent this place. I am particularly impressed that every time I have ordered a gluten free chicken chorizo, they have it! Most stored stock so few that they are often out or don't carry it. Caribou has always been a favorite coffee stop and now I can also get my gf fix for breakfast or lunch. Keep up the good work! read more

Caribou Coffee - Stopped in for lunch. I can always count on a gluten free sandwich at the Cottage Grove store! Chicken chorizo delish! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cottage Grove, Minnesota

I like their coffee a bit better than Starbucks but they don't have a drive through in cottage grove. I don't go there as often as I'd like, as I enjoy their coffee and atmosphere. read more

Probably the best place to meet up with folks in Cottage Grove....Great Service and Caribou coffee is always good! You'll quickly find yourself rubbing elbows with the locals, fellow baseball and swim parents, or your neighbor from down the street! read more

Caribou Coffee - White Chocolate Campfire Mocha with Soy! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cottage Grove, Minnesota

I've recently become a fan of a variety of third wave coffee shops in the Twin Cities, but in this part of Cottage Grove, you've got your Starbucks & your Caribou...and when a girl needs her fix, one of them will have to do. I actually quite like this Caribou location. A friend of mine lives in Cottage Grove, and has become somewhat of a regular, so on a few occasions, the barista calls out, "Medium skim, wet cappuccino today?", when he sees her walk in. I like that. My guilty pleasure as of late has been a Pumpkin White Mocha, as I'm a sucker of holiday flavored coffee--it's holiday cheer in a cup for me, as it always makes my morning frown disappear :) I'm also a fan of their low-fat banana bread, and the D'Amico turkey & dried cherry pasta salad they sell. No matter what I'm come in for though, I always receive fast service with a smile...so I can't ask for much more. read more

everytime i go there they always manage to mess up my drink, i specifically ask for no chocolate drizzle and almost every time they add chocolate drizzle. read more

Caribou always has tasty coffee and this location gave me more of the same! Pros: - awesome coffee - great service - location near the highway Cons: - bagel was okay, but nothing to write home about read more

It's a nice little place to get your caffeine fix. I normally park on the side lot as the parking is a challenge to say the least. Once you get a taste of the mix they blend, oh yeah you know what I'm talking about. It's kinda like heaven in a cup. read more

This location has some of the least friendly baristas around, more specifically the younger girls. Just generally unpleasant (e.g., they don't speak to you) and have this "I don't want to be here" vibe. I thought maybe it was a fluke, everyone has bad days. Nope, the same girls multiple times. Looking at the bio pages while I waited for my mobile order it became a bit more clear, most have $$$ listed as what they stay awake for. I can appreciate that, money makes the world go round. Maybe it's just me but when I'm spending $5 for a coffee I'd like to not feel like I'm a nuisance! read more

First, we love caribou in general! But I wasn't asked if I wanted my receipt and unfortunately due to that fact I wasn't able to determine what I paid for because upon receiving my drinks one of them was incorrect. And neither could tell me the difference between what I paid and what I got. I'm really disappointed in how these ladies were running this location. No supervisor available either for two teens, poor management. :( read more

Came in to try the Almond Chocolate Cold Press, with an online order. The workers were amazing and offered to make me another drink if i didn't like it, really brightened my day. read more

A great place to get your coffee fix, and my favorite location. As far as I'm concerned, Caribou has the best coffee available, especially Obsidian. read more

This place has improved recently. The girls in the morning are always doing their best and it's really appreciated!

Some...not all of the employees are not very friendly. Most times more than not they don't ask if you have a Perks account, which makes no sense because they are supposed to ask. The service is slow. Overall, this is one of the worst locations I have ever been to. The only reason why I go here is because it's the closest one, otherwise I wouldn't. read more

Slow. This place is slow. I love the drinks, it's a nice change from Starbucks. This place is slow. The employees are never rushing to get the orders done. Slow slow slow. I do enjoy the drinks though. read more

Very slow but the real problem is a wrong order. Order two hot chocolate. Drove away and opened and found one to be all white frothy who knows what. Called store and told them as 5 miles away when opened. They did not offer an apology or credit when I came in next time. Well, no next time for me at this store. read more

The workers messed up two orders in a row. They then never gave me my sandwich. I waited for almost 10 minutes before they even noticed I was there. They then realized they forgot my food, after I told them. They came back to tell me they had "No ham left. Sorry." This was only 11 in the morning... they should have told me they didn't have any ham when I ordered, instead of never bringing out my food. The brunette and red headed young men working there were obnoxious. I can't believe they thought they were funny. Worse Caribou experience ever. Caribou is my favorite, I refuse to drink Starbucks but this experience was horrible. They didn't even put the right chocolate in my Tuttle mocha. read more

They don't know what they're doing at this location. I've been here several times and it's as if the employees are untrained. Small Americano, half full, I like it strong. I get a near full cup with one shot. Management needs to step up! read more

really love my local caribou they mostly all know my name and have yet to mess up my drink order.. always friendly

I'm a loyal Caribou customer and a creature of habit, so most of the staff at this location know my usual (large skim white mocha). I'm in and out the door in a matter of minutes. I've visited other locations, but this one is my favorite! read more

I frequent this place almost daily I have only had a bad experience one time... but you cant fault them for that.. fast and friendly service what more can you ask for read more