Baton Rouge is stirring up some excitement with the second Louisiana Dutch Bros Coffee now open off of West Lee Drive. The new location opened on Wednesday, Oct. 22 on 625 Frogmore Drive.
On Wednesday, Dutch Bros staff decorated customer’s cars with phrases such as “radiate kindness” and “Dutch Bros loves you.” Purple and gold streamers decorated the location, and much of the staff wore LSU gear.
Many customers reported that the line for opening day was wrapped around West Lee Drive to Burbank, to the point of causing traffic. One LSU student shared that it took about thirty minutes to order.
By Friday, it was clear that the hype hadn’t died down yet. Signage directed customers past Frog Alley to Bere Lane to move traffic off of West Lee. Once in line, it took around 10 minutes to order. After paying, it took about five minutes to get to the window and an additional four minutes to receive drinks.
Per Dutch Bro’s claim to fame, its customer service is energetic, competent and amiable. Though much of the staff is still training, their knowledge of the menu is plentiful and sure to help customers new to the company.
The Golden Eagle, one of the chain’s more popular lattes, is a smooth drink made of half-and-half, vanilla syrup, caramel syrup and caramel drizzle. For people who want a treat that won’t make their teeth ache, it is the perfect sip.
Dutch Bros Coffee is also known for its Blue Rebel energy drinks, which serve as the base for many signature menu items. The Shark Attack is a staple, with blue raspberry, coconut and lime syrups mixed into the Rebel, along with a pomegranate float, which is a concentrated flavor added on top of the drink. The Rebels are entirely customizable with over 25 flavors to mix and match.
For Tigers wanting to “espresso” their school spirit, order an energy with strawberry, blue raspberry and passionfruit soft top. The result is a refreshing drink that gradients from soft gold to deep purple. For a brighter purple, order a lavender fizz or a Dutch H20 with lavender and coconut milk.
Customers who download the app and make an account can get a free medium drink. Ordering ahead is not currently available for the Baton Rouge location, though it is expected to be added to the app soon.
Across the street from both CC’s Coffee and 7Brew, Dutch Bros is brewing up some serious rivalry.
CC’s Coffee is open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., while 7Brew operates from 5:30 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Dutch Bros is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Unless you’re up in the wee hours of the night, Burbank is sure to have you covered between these three options.
This Oregon-native chain is definitely shaking things up in Baton Rouge. For more information, visit the Dutch Bros website.
