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Some days you don’t want a full meal. You just need a rejuvenating cup of coffee paired with a sweet or savory treat and great conversation. Several locally owned Southwest Louisiana staples are answering the call with unique brews and tasty bites to go along with them.
Great Harvest Bread Company
While Great Harvest is offering some great springtime specials, like their Cadbury Egg Latte, it’s their staple Bees’ Knees Latte that is capturing attention. Available year-round, it is flavored with local lavender and real honey. Just in time for Easter, grab a spiced, spongy slice of Carrot Cake Oh! made with real carrots and filled with light cream cheese.
Stellar Beans Coffee House & Edibles
A downtown Lake Charles destination, Stellar Beans has long been a place for an eclectic crowd to gather. Brewed fresh and in-house, Stellar Beans sources Fair Trade/organic beans to make the perfect cup of coffee. Pair it with a freshly made sandwich on a buttery, melt-in-your mouth croissant, and if you’re lucky, you may be treated to the soft strum of an acoustic guitar while you wait.
The Buzz Coffee and More
A relatively new kid on the block, The Buzz Coffee and More in Lake Charles recently launched their spring menu. Imagine sipping a whipped cream or cold foam topped cup of coffee and finishing it off with a colorful edible flower. Grab a croissant or macaron to enjoy while you sip.
Coffee:30 Express
With two locations in Lake Charles, Coffee:30 Express offers the same great cups of coffee as Coffee:30, but with quick bites. Whether a latte, frappe or tea, Coffee:30 offers a variety of flavors to choose from. Add in a masterfully baked muffin, a savory biscuit stacked with bacon, eggs and Gouda, or order up a few New Orleans-style beignets.
The Village Coffeehouse
Since 2018, The Village Coffeehouse in Sulphur has been making waves with their coffee, treats and overall cool vibes. Using coffee beans that are sourced globally, but roasted locally, you’ll find a wide variety of selections, including signatures like The Jitterbug or the White Lavender Latte. Visit the new grab-n-go case for a fruit-n-yogurt parfait, California Club Wrap or Italian Pasta Salad.
The Coffee Connection – DeRidder
The Coffee Connection is a go-to stop in DeRidder, with spring menu items on deck! Coffee lovers can look forward to a Whipped Tiramisu sweetened with honey and brown sugar, a treat finished off with a flaming technique from the shop’s mixologists. Pair it with a blueberry or French toast bagel to round out your visit.
Java Joltz – Jennings
In Jennings, the crew at Java Joltz is interested in more than just selling a cup of coffee. Their house blend, Java Joltz, is created just for them by Lafayette’s Reve Coffee Company. Their brewing technique is what sets them apart, using V60, French Press and slow cold brewing. Their pastries are made from scratch, and if you’re watching your diet, paleo, keto and vegetarian options are available.
