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| - I figured I would write a review for Caribou as I was writing one for Phoenix across the street and I've been in both places a considerable amount on visits to town. Although I tend to prefer Phoenix as having less of a yuppie-chain atmosphere, I'd say Caribou is a better stop if you're looking for a dessert-type coffee drink, i.e. something with hot chocolate, tons of whipped cream and sprinkles, as opposed to a more basic coffee, cappucino or tea. Caribou also has a pretty extensive pastry selection. All the stuff tastes decent; it is very sweet (if you're not into sweet then you probably want to go someplace else) and much, much better than Starbucks coffees and baked goods. Better selection than Starbucks too.
I have eaten/ drunk inside this restaurant and also gotten drinks and muffins, etc. to go. I have to say I prefer to take it home as it seems like there's an inordinate number of people, primarily 20-40 year old business types, who treat Caribou Lakewood like it's their own living room or their own office. I don't mean that in the "hang out for a while, talk and meet people" vibe-sense that the Phoenix has going on, but more like the "buy a coffee and then don't leave for about 4 hours while you pound your computer and read the free newspapers" sense. This may appeal to some, but when the restaurant is obviously very crowded (such as on nice weekend mornings) it would be good if people were considerate enough to leave within a reasonable period of time so others just coming in might have some access to a table.
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