Caribou Coffee

Great place and location (right near my hotel). I love the taste of their coffee. it never seems burnt. That Monkey Bread… well it’s pretty addicting and dangerous.
I wish that had Caribou Coffee where I live… we are stuck with Starbucks and Dunkies. Oh well, when I travel this is my go to coffee shop as far as the chain coffee shops go.

It was cold outside and getting dark, and I wanted a hot chocolate. I ordered a decaf coffee for the bf as well, and we both had a decent time just chatting for a bit while I charged my phone. The service could have been better – the barista who rang me up didn’t care to be there and ignored me when I came up to the counter to ask for the key to the restroom, even though there were no other customers around and she didn’t look like she was busy doing anything. :\
It did get uncomfortably cold every time somebody opened the door, but not sure what can be done about that.
So I guess I would leave 2.5 stars if I could, but I’ll leave 3 since my drink tasted okay.

Hot meal is delicious and they also have good, delicious sandwiches. The espresso is not bad. The atmosphere inside is cozy and kept very clean. Barista is nice and fast.

*Baltimore Eats*
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For the life of me while I was up here in Baltimore, I kept craving for coffee. But then again, I’m from Hawaii. The weather was around 20 – 40 degree’s in Baltimore and I needed something warm since my husband was holding down the fort back home on the islands.
Anyhow, there was no Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and Starbucks didn’t appeal to me.
However, Caribou Coffee squeezed their way into my little olé’ heart because of their mocha latte and their cinnamon roll. YUM. Beggars can’t be choosers and I chose the latte’s despite my numerous attempts of finding great coffee (which I did from Langermann’s).
I don’t care that I am writing this a few months after I returned to Hawaii because they deserve their praise. Yes, Caribou Coffee location on Charles Street DESERVES the kudos of making great lattes and delicious pastries. In addition, they have great customer service and they are quick in getting your order.
And above all else? There was FLAVOR. YES!!!

Having a coffee addiction is one of those expensive habits which at times drives me to seek out new locations everywhere I go. This Caribou is a welcoming site in Baltimore for myself, I just wish there are more locations — everywhere, really.
The service is friendly, the food is always good and drink options trump Starbucks in selection /​flavor options. I do enjoy the regular cup sizes (e.g. S, M, L) and slightly more creative approach to latte’s and other espresso drinks.
4 stars.

Disclaimer: I am NOT a coffee drinker, The best coffee I ever had was from Caribou in DC. So why not visit again. I love their cabin feel décor. Their drinks are totally different from the starbucks that you are used to. I love their white chocolate.
Parking sucks around here, come by foot!

This place is just like Starbucks. Although they don’t have vanilla powder. Come on now baristas!
I’ve only had vanilla lattes here so I can only comment on them. They’re great and high quality like Starbucks but with a different taste. This place is great for when you want a break from Starbucks every once and a while.
I wouldn’t go here late at night though as there is an MTA stop right outside this place. We all know that normal people don’t take a damn bus past 8 p.m. Beware of drifters and hobos!

A great coffee shop with plenty of seating, a fun atmosphere, and friendly staff. I prefer the tea lattes. The pumpkin chai is delicious during the fall and holiday seasons. And I adore the black Thai tea latte, which is currently no longer on their menu (hopefully it will return with the warmer months!). The rooibos tea latte is also very good. I can’t really speak for their coffee and espresso beverages because I always want to get the tea-​based drinks when I come!
All of the staff is friendly and accommodating. I have only tried the food once… it was a breakfast sandwich and it was very good. I would definitely recommend this place to sit down with a hot beverage and read a book or the paper, or simply enjoy some down time and escape the city for a few moments.

I had never heard of Caribou Coffee before my most recent trip to Baltimore. This particular location was right across the street from the hotel I was staying at. I stopped in here to grab some coffee. To be honest, it reminded me of a Starbucks. Similar counter, baked goods and you have to make your own coffee (I hate having to make my own coffee — why can’t they put it together for me?). The main reason I hate this is because I can never make my own coffee taste that good. As far as the coffee goes, I didn’t think it was anything that special. Prices were reasonable but the coffee itself didn’t wow me.
Once they give you your coffee, the milk/​sugar/​cream section is at the front of the store. This section was pretty messy and some of the «add-​ins» weren’t full. I wouldn’t be opposed to grabbing a cup of coffee here again — I just wouldn’t go out of my way for it.

«Any concerns that anyone involved in ownership of Caribou condones terrorism are totally unwarranted. Our ownership has no political agenda and is 100 percent opposed to terrorism of any kind, anywhere — period.»
Well concerns about Sharia law aside, the only terrorism that Caribou Coffee partakes in is a war on my wallet. Their coffee is pretty expensive but it’s very consistently good. I consider it a worthy competitor to Starbucks (and their drip coffee is awful).
Great service with a smile. Free wifi. I don’t need anything else.
Bring back the Vash the Stampede drink for Otakon 2013. Just saying.

Caribou is my favorite coffee and is the only location in the city. I only went here to buy beans but it was difficult to find (located on the right corner on a one-​way street) Parking is tough and you will have to pay for parking if you go specifically to get coffee there not on foot. I recommend the Mahogony blend.

First of all, I love Caribou Coffee and prefer it over all other coffee franchises. This location in particular has a special place in my favourites. It is conveniently located in one of Baltimore tallest and most beautiful buildings on the corner of Charles and Fayette St.
Caribou Coffee at 1 N. Charles Street serves high quality coffee and tea prepared by highly trained and informed staff. Beverages range from hot, cold, frozen (coolers) coffees and teas to new items such as (real) yogurt smoothies and Italian sodas. The staff always comes up with interesting recipes and are very open to experimenting with suggested concoctions. If your on the run, it takes no time at all to have them make you a grilled cheese or an oatmeal with all sorts of different options (don’t worry the staff will help you pick).
More than the typical Caribou Coffee locations that I have been to, this location cultivates familiar relationships with the regulars by learning their names and favorite drinks. New customers are greeted warmly and treated just as well as the regulars. This is a preferred stop for the flocks of travelers in town for the events at the convention center. Busy and hectic? No, not with the well trained and efficient staff! The line may look daunting on these occasions but it moves fast and the baristas will often start your drink before you get the the register to lessen your wait time.
1 N. Charles location seems to be a hub for community events and gatherings. There is a community board which is updated regularly and small business groups and student study groups can often be seen gathered at this location. Its the perfect spot for a book club. Caribou is often are seen out about about in the community in parades and the Boo-​moose mascot is well-​known by the children of the neighborhood at this point!
High marks in all areas for 1 N. Charles Street! Always the best beverages, variety of breakfast and lunch options, some of the best customer service that I have witnessed in Baltimore, and an inspiring dedication to the community.

I like this place.
Good spot to slip into and forget the days worries. I did a chicken apple sausage daybreaker sandwich, it was good and washed it down with a refreshing Green Tea Lemonade.
Service was good and there are plenty of tables and chairs along the huge plate glass windows where you can quietly enjoy your lunch with a view.
Free wi-​fi is a plus.
Caribou Coffee your doing it right.

It’s a chain. Not sure what to say about it … except that the customer service is legit. Friendly, helpful, tactful … It’s a well managed, well staffed location

I rate Caribou locations based on costumer service. I don’t frequent this chain as often as I do my beloved Starbucks but its not due to lack of quality drinks just not many locations. I do enjoy them and the costumer service was on point. For some ignorant reason I assumed that being next to the baby mommas headquarters it would lack but my assumption was way way wrong, shame on me.

Nice place. Never been to a Caribou Coffee before but have seen them around. The wife wanted to grab coffee before we walked from our hotel down to the harbor so we stopped in here. Similar layout to Starbucks. The drinks were good and they gave us a discount for answering the day’s trivia question correctly. Wasn’t very busy which I liked. Not a fan of crowded shops.
The staff were nice and appeared to take good care of the place. The campfire mocha (which is like S’mores in a mug) was delicious!

Caribou was the only coffee shop within a mile of the Sheraton that was open after 5pm when I needed a boost for the evening. After trying to patronize three other shops I ended up here and was given a decaf americano since they had run out of drip. Food selection was kinda sorry looking and you need a key from the register for the bathroom. Nice enough staff, but a bit slow on the service.

I know, just like Starbucks, their coffee and drinks are all the same whichever chain of Caribou Coffee you go to, so I rate them according to customer service, atmosphere or ambience, and location. And I do like this place since it is in a nice location in Downtown Baltimore with a nice view. I also like that some of their tables have the chess board printed on them, so I assume that you could play chess here, and all you have to do is bring the chess pieces. And the customer service seems to be excellent. The barista was nice enough to mention that for a mere 11 cents that I could get a large size of coffee instead of the medium size one.
In addition, medium spicy mocha for $ 2 every Monday. Well, you can’t beat that. Well, if I get to come back here next Monday, I will definitely come and have that.
So overall, I give this place four stars.

I had never been to a Caribou coffee before, but I’m staying at a hotel nearby and Kyle H.‘s review and the convenient location stood out.
I walked in, and my husband and I were perusing the sandwich collection. Within seconds a barrista came over and was chatting to us about the sandwiches. Then another barrista came over and recommended a different sandwich. Finally we went up and ordered and were teased about ordering hot coffee on a hot day — «Guess they’re fighting fire with fire,» a third barrista chimed in.
It was a ridiculously pleasant coffee run.

Why write a review of a chain? With selection being nearly the same from place to place all across the Nation, the only reason I see is being customer service. I don’t write reviews of every place I set foot in, and especailly not chains. But this Caribou Coffee was where I set up computer camp one morning.
Excellent customer service was I given, but listening to the three baristas greet regulars and carry lengthy conversations that probably started months ago was pure joy. It’s so hard to set one chain store apart from the next, it’s a gold mine when it happens. And obviously, this store’s customers know that!