NEW BREWS - Caribou Coffee in Waseca is located along North State Street across from Kwik Trip and Oscar’s All American Food and Drinks. It is in the building that was previously Taco John’s. Pioneer photo by Alex Revermann
Caribou Coffee now serving Waseca
Thu, 07/02/2026 - 9:00am
The Caribou Coffee along Waseca’s North State Street opened its doors to customers on Tuesday, June 29. The new coffeehouse is located across from Kwik Trip and Oscar’s All American Food and Drinks in the building which once housed Taco John’s.
The full-service coffeehouse will be open daily from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. It offers a drive-thru as well as indoor and outdoor dining. Guests can order specialty beverages and seasonal favorites. Caribou also offers alternatives for non-coffee drinkers, including teas and energy drinks. Additionally, guests can find delicious offerings from Caribou’s food menu, including a variety of high-quality breakfast sandwiches, baked goods, snacks, and more.
“Becoming part of the Waseca community is an exciting opportunity to create a space where neighbors, families and friends can gather over their favorite cup of coffee,” said Keri Halberg, District Manager, Caribou Coffee. “Waseca has such a strong sense of hometown pride and connection, and we look forward to getting to know our guests and creating day-making experiences for everyone who comes through our doors or drive-thru.”
To celebrate its arrival in Waseca, Caribou Coffee will donate $1 from every transaction made during grand opening weekend, Saturday and Sunday, July 11 to 12, to the Waseca Band Boosters to support band programs at Waseca Public Schools.
The Waseca High School band will be featured during a 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 8. The store will be observing its grand opening with special offers: Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10 will feature a Caribou Perks® member exclusive offer: BOGO 50% any
beverage (valid once in-store or via the app). Wednesday, July 8: Free exclusive coffee mug giveaway to the first 100 guests with purchase, while supplies last (valid to ALL guests). Saturday, July 11to Sunday, July 12: Giveback weekend for Waseca Band Boosters, plus Caribou Perks® member exclusive offer: 50 bonus points (valid for 30 days) to Caribou Perks members with purchase.
Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17: Caribou Perks® member exclusive offer: Buy food, get 50% off any beverage (valid once in-store or via the app).
Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 24: Caribou Perks® member exclusive offer: 20% off food (valid once in-store or via the app) Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31: Caribou Perks® member exclusive offer: $1 off Crafted Press, Nitro, Cold Press (valid once in-store or via the app), plus a free exclusive sticker in-store, while supplies last.
The coffeehouse is now hiring team members and shift leaders to serve customers in Waseca and other locations. Interested persons can view and apply for open positions at cariboucoffee.com.
Caribou Coffee is part of Panera Brands, alongside Panera Bread® and Einstein Bros.® Bagels. To learn more, visit cariboucoffee.com, follow Caribou Coffee on social media, or download the Caribou Coffee app to join Caribou Perks and start earning rewards.