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| - There was a lot of anticipation among travelers of Rt. 65 to see what would move into the old Mocha Mountain space. I was introduced to Bean Thru by their bright big sign and Groupon, which was a fantastic deal (5 drink punch card for $10).
I have gotten 4 of my free drinks so far and have always had very friendly service. Their menu offers a wide variety of hot and cold drinks, smoothies, and snacks. They get 5 stars for service, signage, and convenience. You get your order, how you like it, with a smile and within the same amount of time as it would take in a walk in joint. Prices are comparable to other nice coffee places.
The quality of the Spiced Chai Tea Latte and the Mocha were very good. They were more flavorful than overwhelmingly sweet, which I appreciate. The coffee and espresso, in my opinion, is just OK. I'm no coffee expert, but the coffee has a cardboardy taste. It's still head and shoulders above other quick coffee stops, though, so I wouldn't let this sway you. I haven't tried any of the food other than the granola bars (they offer NuGo bars, which I like in the vanilla). For quality of coffee/food, I give them 3 stars.
I love that Bean Thru is really making sure they are in the public eye. Their website and facebook are both active and informative. They are also taking advantage of sites like Groupon, which is great for those who want to try them out. This is an area where I think Mocha Mountain could have done better, and I hope that Bean Thru benefits because of it!
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