I must begin my review with a caveat of sorts. I spotted the Twice Daily sign as I drove along Charlotte Ave looking for a "common" cup of coffee. You know, the kind you get at most convenience stores like TwiceDaily or Mapco. I've found that both have decent coffee at great prices. I also was looking for a quick biscuit of some sort and knew TW had ready-to-go sammies at other locations.
However, stepping inside the store I quickly realized that the right 2/3 of the store was, indeed, a TwiceDaily while the left 1/3 was a White Bison coffee shop. So, in fact this review will only mention TwiceDaily in passing since I spent the bulk of my time at White Bison. For the record, TwiceDaily (4 stars) was neat, clean, well-stocked, and the staff was polite and helpful to customers who needed extra assistance with their purchases (like getting ice outside the store or help with the gas pumps.)
Alas....on to my primary purchases. I spied with my little eye a "featured" breakfast item: Nashville Hot Chicken Biscuit. Being a lover of virtually all things hot and especially Nashville Hot Chicken, it took me no time at all - after waiting in line for about 4 minutes while the lone customer ahead of me ordered and was served. (I heard her ask as we both waited, "Are you on your own this morning?" to which the server/cashier/barista replied, "I might as well be." Ah...and there's the rub...there were 2 more individuals in the kitchen (in clear view of us waiting in line)...but only one of whom seemed to be working. It was only after several more customers lined up that the 2nd person came out to help.
I asked about a chalkboard "Colombian *** special (which I erroneously assumed listed Single Source Coffee....as indicated by the printing.) Unfortunately, they did not have that top-listed item on hand. (Note: I lived in Colombia for a number of years and love single source coffees from various fincas....when I can get them. #notToday)
UH....then why list it?
I ended up asking for a half-decaf regular which the barista made fresh...well, at least the decaf part. He politely told me, "Here's your decaf....you can fill it the rest of the way from the thermos-pump on the self-serve counter."
Huh?
I did....and after tasting this less-than dishwater worthy pseudo coffee...threw it away. (less than 1 star)
The biscuit was another thing altogether. Hot (temperature-wise), tender, Juicy, fairly thick chicken breast on a decent biscuit. Not really HOT - spice wise - by Nashville standards, but a decent bite.
I shall not return, WhiteBison....there's a Starbucks right next door to you I'm more likely to visit.
Over all - a bad choice or misstep (?) on my part. But...that's how reviews are made. read more