HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
November 2024
The Bookshelf
December 2024
by Katelynn Mouton
December have you hustling and bustling? Even Santa needs a little java to keep moving. Local cafes and eateries are brewing up these goodies to help you “sleigh” the holiday season.
Coffee:30 and Coffee:30 Express
With two locations in Lake Charles, Coffee:30 is a convenient option for those on the go. Try their Cookie Butter coffee, Holly Nog, Peppermint Mocha, or Christmas Tree Frappe. Pair it with an order of Coffee:30’s Christmas Tree Beignets. These soft, warm treats are filled with marshmallow cream and topped with red icing and green sprinkles, making them the perfect holiday indulgence.
PJ’s Coffee
PJ’s Coffee is another multi-location option in Lake Charles. Offerings may vary by location but look for their Peppermint Bark Velvet Ice Latte, Butter Rum Latte, Cookie Butter Latte, or Gingerbread Latte.
Krews Books and Brews
Newcomers to the Lake Area, Krews Books and Brews can help you check a few gifts off your list when you stop in for a special holiday-themed treat. Look for holiday-inspired items like the Nutcracker Brew, Grinchy Mischief Mocha or Ya Filthy Chai Animal Feliz-NOG-idad. While your perfect cup of coffee is brewing, browse their selection of books and gifts. Find them on Facebook to plan a friends night out at one of their special events.
The Village Coffeehouse
In Sulphur, The Village Coffeehouse celebrates the return of their crowd-favorite gingerbread cookies and Peppermint Mocha Latte. New additions to this year’s holiday menu include frosted chocolate scones, a Gingerbread Latte made with homemade gingerbread syrup, and a Roasted Praline Latte featuring butter pecan flavoring and notes of caramel. Also new this year is the Christmas Chai Tea Latte, made with a homemade chai concentrate of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and spice. These distinct holiday flavors are steamed with vanilla and your choice of milk. Gingerbread cold foam topping can be added to any drink.
The Village Coffeehouse also offers party trays. These include six each of their gingerbread cookies, hot cocoa cookies with marshmallows baked inside, frosted chocolate scones, chocolate chip cookies, and caramel cookie bites.
Cat’s Coffee and Creamery
If you find yourself in the DeRidder area, visit Cat’s Coffee and Creamery for an Eggnog Latte made with eggnog, espresso, and nutmeg. The Buttered Maple Latte offers a taste of maple spice and caramel apple butter. The Sugar Cookie Latte combines vanilla, almond and white mocha flavors. Santa’s Cloud Latte will get your sleigh back on the go with its mixture of white mocha, peppermint, and toasted marshmallow!
Cat’s Christmas menu also features Cat’s Cider, made from fresh pressed cider and caramel apple butter. The Granny Smith apples, pineapples, and strawberry drizzle of their Grinch Lemonade will have your heart growing three times its size.
If an indulgent treat is what you’re craving, nothing in Southwest Louisiana says Christmas treat quite like a gourmet, specialty
snow cone.
LuLu’s Specialty Snocones
The Little Debbie Christmas Tree masterpiece in a cup is a holiday staple! This year, LuLu’s is also serving frozen hot chocolate, eggnog, and an Andes Mint option.
PT’s Snowballs Coffee and Ice Cream
PT’s Snowballs and Ice Cream, located in Sulphur and Westlake, brings back Christmas in a cup thanks to Santa’s elves going rogue. Their Little Debbie Latte includes a real Little Debbie Cake and is topped with a side of holiday mischief.
After your holiday shopping, you may be ready to wind down with friends over an adult beverage.
Crying Eagle Brewing Company
Several holiday favorites have returned to the Crying Eagle Taproom menu, joined by some new additions.
The Me Espresso is made with Tito’s Vodka, Bayou Gator Bite Coffee Liqueur, Stok Cold Brew, and simple syrup.
Mulled Apple Cider, currently on tap, is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day. Crying Eagle also offers a special sour version of this classic concoction.
Cocktail-wise, the Yule Mule is mixed with Tito’s Vodka, cranberry and lime juices, and ginger beer. For the Bourbon lover, try Under the Mistletoe, comprised of brown sugar-infused Jefferson’s Bourbon, Disaronno Amaretto Liqueur, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, rosemary syrup, lemon, and cranberry.
Dream of sandy beaches with the Coconut Snowflake, featuring Rumhaven Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, coconut milk, pineapple and lime.
Crying Eagle’s specialty cocktail holiday menu is extensive, so plan multiple trips to try everything!
Follow each of these locations on social media to stay updated on the latest holiday menu items.
