Dutch Bros Coffee

Will not stop at this location again. Went to get my tea and they said they couldn't make it. One thing I typically love about Dutch bros is they make it to your liking but the lady was very dry and and I've been to so many Dutch bros in California and Nevada I always get my tea this way they were just unwilling to do it:

I tried the Ice Salted Caramel Protein Latte. I was worried about an odd aftertaste most protein coffees from the store have, there was none! 9/10. The staff are always so kind and helpful at this location!

So far my experience has not lived up to the hype. I've been excited to try them out since I always hear about how good it is but each time at different locations my coffee comes out so bland I'm drinking like water. And yes I've gotten the popular Golden Eagle (bland) then this mocha caramel iced latte forgot the name but looked appetizing (bland). I'm definitely not feeling like I'm missing out anymore.

This place started out strong when they opened about a year ago. I was surprised to see they chose this location based on the size of the parking lot, but now that the initial hype has died down to a reasonable traffic volume, it actually works out pretty well.The coffee here is consistent and pretty good. My go-to a couple of times a week is the large 9-1-1, which is loaded with caffeine and helps me get through a 14-hour shift. It's a little pricy at nearly 8 bucks, but hey - its worth it once in a while. Over time, I have definitely noticed the Dutch Bro enthusiasm has waned. The employees at the South Chester location now appear scarred by this neighborhood. They don't smile or engage in conversation like they once did during their first few months in operation. It used to be like going to a party when you pulled into the drive thru. Bubbly personalities would approach your car on foot, wish you a good morning, and make recommendations. I don't get out much, and I lack much of a social life with my long hours, so I kind of enjoyed those brief human interactions with the outside world. It was, to me, a cheap thrill, akin to hiring a clown at a child's birthday party. I was essentially paying someone to be nice to me if even for the brief moments it took to order a cup of coffee. A year later, perhaps the daily exposure to transients high on meth and exposing their genitals and hoodlums stealing the tip jars has taken its toll. When I pulled into the lot yesterday to order my usual and a couple of extra drinks for my night shift crew, the girl working the drive through line on foot looked like she had just returned from a combat tour of duty. She had the thousand yard stare and an angry scowl on her face. She stood at my window and didn't say anything until I asked for my order, at which point she told me the total, completed the transaction on her iPad, and sauntered off back inside without so much as a thank you.I pulled up to the window to find another unhappy "broista" who (quickly at least) all but threw my three drinks at me, causing them to slosh about because she hadn't offered a drink carrier or lid stopper decals for any of them. When I asked, she gruffly handed me these things and slammed the window without a word. Oh well - I guess the cold, sad reality of the bleak, and dystopian nightmare we call life in Bakersfield has finally hit on South Chester. The magic is dead. At least I don't feel guilty when I don't tip.

I was just here tonight and had questions about the sugar free options because the ones I had gotten before weren't as sweet. The young lady who took my order was super sweet and both her and the young man at the window asked me to try it before leaving to make sure I liked it. Appreciate them going the extra mile

Shakira did not want to help me at all. Drink was delicious tho. I just hate when customer service makes you feel like you're inconveniencing them

The service was quick, coffee doesn't compare to Starbucks! And it's always a pleasant clean experience with staff. The golden eagle is ALWAYS good

We don't have these in LA where I live. I was curious to try it before we hit the road. The drive thru was a long wait, but the coffee was good. It was a nice change besides your typical Starbucks.

Friendly staff!! I wish I had caught the staff members name that helped me, she was very friendly. My first time at Dutch bros, very helpful, explained drinks. When I pulled up at the window for my drink, all the members were greeting each other. Value, 32 oz for $5.75! Little bit of a wait. Their menu is smaller than Starbucks, but I will go back!

Unfortunately I didn't catch her name but she wears glasses, lol!! I went today and she had a very positive attitude and soft voice, she was super nice and welcoming! Drinks came out great! Highly recommend this location! Also they gave us adorable raspberry cow stickers