| Caribou coffee may be the second-largest coffee | | | | In addition to a great, laid back atmosphere that |
| retailer in the United States, but taste tests have | | | | can be compared to a ski lodge or a wilderness |
| ranked them first in flavor in recent years. The | | | | cabin, Caribou offers a wide variety of hot and |
| company, which began in Minnesota, now includes | | | | cold beverages as well as baked goods to warm |
| over 460 coffee shops that are located in 18 | | | | your bones and tantalize your taste buds. The |
| states throughout the eastern and central regions | | | | menu includes most of the beverages that you |
| of the country. It is second only to the Starbucks | | | | would expect to find in your basic coffee shop |
| Corporation in terms of size and number of | | | | today, including espresso drinks like cappuccinos |
| stores. The history of Caribou Coffee has had its | | | | and lattes. They also offer blended drinks with |
| highs and lows since it was founded in 1992, but | | | | and without coffee, depending on your |
| the origins of the company are interesting and | | | | preference. Tea is another common item found |
| inspiring to up and coming entrepreneurs. | | | | at Caribou Coffee, and comes in a variety of |
| In 1990, the founding members of Caribou | | | | types and flavors. Make sure to check out the |
| Coffee, John and Kim Puckett took a trip to the | | | | selection of “Wild Drinks” as well, |
| wilderness of Alaska. After climbing to the top of | | | | which include the signature concoctions unique to |
| Sable Mountain, they encountered a breathtaking | | | | the Caribou Coffee stores. |
| view of the valley below – complete with | | | | A couple of years ago, this company also began a |
| a herd of caribou running by. They took this vision | | | | bakery side of the business which includes items |
| home to Minnesota with them, and two years | | | | like cinnamon rolls, muffins and scones to go with |
| later they opened the first Caribou Coffee shop in | | | | the beverage of your choice. There are even |
| Edina, Minnesota. This inspiration that began the | | | | sandwiches available, so that you can enjoy your |
| path to their dream has resulted in a company | | | | coffee at lunch time as well. For those die hard |
| that strives for the highest quality of products | | | | Caribou Coffee fans, there is also a selection of |
| and service in the coffee market today. | | | | clothing available that sports the Caribou Coffee |
| What does Caribou Coffee Offer? | | | | label. |