best coffee, not bitter, great prices, and amazing customer service. great place to drink coffee, visit with friends, read, do computer work. The atmosphere there is great. read more

I've been here a couple of times so far, and the drinks are quite good. The Iced Chai Lattes are a good size for the price and I've had both Iced Green and Black teas, which are fantastic and not too sweet (I enjoy actually being able to taste the tea). The only reason I deduct stars is the service, which is wildly inconsistent. The first two times I came here (with a friend to study) the staff was friendly enough. However, the last two times I've been treated brusquely... I chalked it up to a bad day on Sunday , October 4th. However, on my most recent trip I noticed pricing inconsistencies - on their menu, a Danish is noted to be $2 (plus tax) but when it was rung up on their POS I was charged $2.25 (plus tax), coming to a total of $2.44. When I mentioned this to the barista, all I was told was she was going off the price on the POS and that she didn't read the menu! When I decided to get a muffin instead (which was actually priced correctly), the other barista (possibly the Manager on Duty) gave a dramatic sigh and told her to simply charge me the pastry and she would pay the difference (which was fifteen cents). I'm not terribly appreciative of being treated as a hassle, or worse that I'm trying to hustle them simply because I want a product according to the price that is displayed. So, until they get their staff and menu on the same page, I'll have to give Cpl. Ray's a tentative Only-If-Starbucks-Is-Busy rating. read more

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Great coffee service 50/50 some days great and some days poor I guess depends on who is working

I've been in the Odessa shop multiple times over the past month. The staffs always been kind and helpful. But the AC has been OFF FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. When I've asked if the air could be turned down they apologize and inform me that they can't at this time. Once again, been going on for weeks. I could not imagine working a full 8 hour shift in those conditions, especially since they could be avoid. Whether it's the company owner or the building owner, it should be fixed immediately. read more

Amazing staff - great coffee!!!! I am at this establishment at least twice a week and they are always on point!

I Love LOVE this place delicious coffee always on point. Quality coffee no Starbucks wait or prices. However they have become really busy lately maybe hire an extra person for the weekend rush. They use to have time to be more friendly, greet and ask how everything was. They didn't seem to have time to that. The coffee was still awesome and that's why I go so I would go back. Love the patriotic feel of the place. read more

Best coffee around! We love our stops at Rays! The blended coffees are so delicious and the service is always polite and quick. Nice local spot to enjoy a good cup of coffee on the go. read more

Myself and my coworkers orders coffee from CPL Rays, the staff at the time I went was rude to me. I had ordered 2 frozen drinks and 1 iced drink with specific instruction on the drinks that was told to staff due to food allergies. I received all three of the drinks frozen, made incorrectly, and no labeling either so myself and my coworkers could not tell the difference between which has what in them to not cause allergic reactions out of any of us. read more

You will love everything about Cpl. Ray's Coffee - the coffees, the food products, the service, the relaxing setting and atmosphere, and most importantly the story of Corporal Ray. Corporal Ray is a 22 year old Army veteran killed in action in Afghanistan in 2007. This location is the second to the original location in Andrews, Texas. I love support local establishments versus chains. Especially when they bring the local flavor and story. As a veteran this one is even more powerful to me. Also, I appreciate it took one visit for them to get my order down as I stepped in the door. It is nice to be appreciated and even more to be remembered. read more

You see, I like this place. It's cute, it's cool. The only drink that realllllly gets it for me is the Ray Ray's Mocha. So tasty.

Great little coffee shop with a nice drive thru for busy days! Love the frozen chai latte

Very Good Coffee Very nice atmosphere great friendly staff. Can't think of what more ask for in a coffee shop.

Best coffee shop hands down in Midland or Odessa. The atmosphere in the morning with this great crew is fabulous. They have a great assortment of sugar free syrups for mochas and Fraps. The great vibe of this place makes it unbeatable. They are always polite and friendly, and truly put the customer first! read more

Thank you for your support of our troops. I loved your art display, a person could some time in there just enjoying art. But a plain microwave breakfast sandwich? To many choices in town. read more

The only place in Odessa to get a REAL cup of coffee. Their normal airpot stuff is good, but the real treasures hide under the coffee bar. Y'all, they have Chemex! And French presses too. There are small batch roasted beans you can request to make your own fresh incredible cup of coffee. Now they just need to keep some yrga chaffe in stock. read more

Awesome place. Makes your drinks just the way you want. Great customer service. Clean and inviting decor. Heart and love for their son is in this place you can feel it when you walk in. read more

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If I could leave 0 stars I would! This place made me feel so unwelcomed. I wish I could have gotten her name but the girl who took our order was so rude & basically brushed us off & was trying to hurry up and take our order even though there was no line. If she's not happy with her job she can easily just quit. I will never be coming back. I will be telling friends & family to not come here. read more

Stopped by on my way home for a moka, it was a really nice one and offered with a big smile from the baristas. Definitely a must return! I hope they are going to add more sweet pastries. Will love to see chocolate croissants! Really nice choices of special coffees. read more

Favorite local coffee shop, very quaint inside and always has great service. 10/10 would recommend

The drinks are mostly milk and not near enough espresso and they are pretty expensive. The workers have been rude/unfriendly almost everytime I have been. I stop while driving through but everytime I do I tell myself I'm not going to next time bc of service and overpriced, diluted drinks. Hopefully this will reach someone that will care to change some things bc I would like a good locally owned coffee shop while on the road. read more

This coffee shop is local within the area and does things with and for the community . I really appreciate that plus, it's a small business! So supporting small businesses help the economy in your area . I really like that when I asked for cocoa on top of my capacitor , although they had never heard of it, they opened some of their cocoa mix and sprinkled it on for me . Great place to come and relax or study or just chill with friends and family. read more

Great coffee, will pick this over Starbucks any day! I just wish they would get their speaker for the drive thru fixed. I feel like it's been broken since they opened. read more

I absolutely love this place. The staff is always freindly and my Ray Ray's Mocha hot or frozen never lets me down. I prefer this to the big chain shops. Only three locations: the original in Andrews, the Midland location, and my usual one on Faudree in Odessa. I love that is named in honor of one of our soldiers that didn't make back it home to Andrews, Texas. Try it, and you will never go back to Starbucks! read more

Excellent service very polite and professional which is rare in Midland, TX.. Very impressed especially since I hail from Midland.

Great service, great drinks and I love the atmosphere. As far as I'm concerned far better than Starbucks. I will definitely be returning!

This is a new business so the rating could improve. The coffee was very good, as were the egg and sausage croissants. The main issue with food was the time needed to prepare. Service was definitely an issue. Young girls took orders and ran the register. They were apt to walk off in the middle of a transaction not remembering that change was due. We will continue our patronage and have hopes these matters are resolved with proper training. read more

This place is AMAZING, great customer service GREAT COFFEE. My personal fav is their RAY RAY MOCHA frozen with extra Carmel!!!!!!!!! A must try read more

Decided to stop by and try something different. They had many different options of drinks so when they called out mine i wasn't too sure if it was my drink because it was called out as a different name. Sadly when i asked if it was, the barista snapped at me and answered in a rude manner. Would like to try it again but hopefully the workers are nicer next time as the coffee was pretty good. read more

When I heard the story of why this business was named Corporal Rays just wanted to give this business more business what a wonderful place free wifi and they can make you anything they have a drive thru and it's down the street from iwash what a convince and I just loved the fact that they named their business after their son who served our country in Iraq !!! Thank You !!! read more

Best coffee in town! Every time I've been here the service has been excellent. Love the story behind this coffee shop. If you have a chance to stop by, definitely try the frozen Ray Ray's Mocha! read more

Wanted a latte at 6:30am on a Saturday morning, this awesome coffee shop was near my hotel. So glad I stopped here, excellent espresso machine set up! They have a drive-thru, so don't miss this place! read more

I love this place. The coffee and tea drink options are plentiful and the quality of their menu options are great. Very cool ambience and it's reasonably priced. I wish that this place was a little more centrally located as it's in a plaza that forces you to go on a little detour if commuting between Midland and Odessa. The chai tea latte is on point! read more

Overall, a really good place to sit, relax, and chat or do some work. Really friendly staff and drinks are pretty good. Maybe the best part is the fast and free wifi; I'm able to get my work done without Internet cutting in and out like at most other shops. I'll be going back! read more

Really nice study spot and the coffee is great! Not many study spots in Odessa but this one has great hours, plenty of space, and nicer than Starbucks. read more

I really enjoyed my coffee here each morning. They have breakfast sandwiches, oatmeal, sweets and wonderful coffee. Seating inside and on patio. I also love that it's a local place and not a huge chain. Thanks for the great service each morning ladies! read more

My first time in. Today having spice chai latte. Is good. Small food menu. Cin rolls etc in glass case look..undesirable. Modern setting. Is good place but probably would not return. read more

Really nice service and I really dig the atmosphere and look of the place. Very much a sit down and chill kinda place, but you can also take coffee to go if you choose and it is pretty quick. It does seem like the barista were new as the coffee was a little burnt and the frozen drink came out a little to powdery tasting. But would not mind going back. read more

Staff is absolutely amazing! They always greet me by name and have my drink ready within minutes! Cory, Ivan, stormy and Kelsie are the greatest read more

This place has such a welcoming atmosphere. I definitely recommend this place for those that are looking for a place to get some work done, and not be over crowded like your local coffee franchise. I will admit that the location is a bit far but completely worth the drive, besides it provides both Midlanders and Odessans a neutral territory to go enjoy coffee. I love the theme, one thing that I love about West Texas is our patriotism, honoring those who have served and those fallen. A beautiful homage sits on display in honor or Cpl. Ray. The drinks are amazingly done, not only that but the staff is always generously helpful to offer suggestions and to make sure that I enjoy my drink. The prices are your typical Starbucks but I feel like I get my money's worth here. read more

My sister and I visited and we loved the whole ambiance and idea of this quaint coffee hangout. The service was excellent. Coffee good. Overall a delightful experience. read more