Caribou Coffee hours

Most Caribou Coffee locations are open 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturday, and 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM Sunday. The chain is closed on Christmas Day at most stores; Thanksgiving hours vary.

Caribou Coffee (founded 1992 in Edina, Minnesota by John and Kim Puckett, named after a hike in Alaska; owned by Panera Brands, sister to Panera Bread and Einstein Bros. Bagels) is an American specialty-coffee and coffeehouse chain with about 600 US locations weighted heavily across the Midwest plus international airport-licensed stores.

Common questions are about Sunday hours, what time the morning drive-thru opens, the Caribou Mocha, Crafted Press cold brew, pastry case timing, and which holidays close every Caribou Coffee (Christmas at most stores) versus which stay open with regular hours.

One quirk worth knowing: Caribou’s wood-and-stone Cabin store design with mountain imagery is a deliberate differentiation from sleeker urban-coffeehouse formats, and the chain’s flagship Caribou Mocha (with chocolate shavings and whipped cream) has been on the menu since the first store opened in 1992.

The official Caribou Coffee locator below shows exact hours, address, and drive-thru status for the location nearest you, since some stores extend the drive-thru window 30 minutes past the lobby close.

Is Caribou Coffee open today?

Caribou Coffee generally follows the standard weekly schedule below. Hours can vary by location - confirm your specific store via the official locator.

Caribou Coffee weekly hours

Caribou Coffee holiday hours

Is Caribou Coffee open on Saturday?

Saturday is one of the busier days at most Caribou Coffee locations. The Saturday morning peak (7:00 to 10:00 AM) is the busiest weekly window for drive-thru and lobby orders, especially in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Madison, Chicago, and Detroit metro markets. The kitchen serves the full pastry, breakfast-sandwich, and Caribou Mocha menu through close at 8:00 PM.

Is Caribou Coffee open on Sunday?

Sunday hours at Caribou Coffee are typically 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, a shorter window than weekday or Saturday hours. Sunday morning post-church and brunch-coffee windows are core volume hours in Midwest markets. The drive-thru runs the full Sunday window at most stores; airport-store Caribous keep regular daily hours regardless of the day.

Find a Caribou Coffee store near me

Hours vary by location, so the most accurate hours for your nearest store are on the official Caribou Coffee store locator. Enter your zip code or city to see the closest stores and their current hours.

Caribou Coffee hours - frequently asked questions

What time does Caribou Coffee open and close?

Most Caribou Coffee locations are open 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturday, and 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM Sunday. Drive-thru hours mirror the lobby at most stores; some keep the drive-thru open 30 minutes longer.

Is Caribou Coffee open on Sunday?

Yes. Almost every Caribou Coffee is open Sunday, typically 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM (a shorter window than weekdays). Sunday morning is one of the chain's busier hours, especially in Twin Cities and other Midwest metro markets.

Is Caribou Coffee open on Christmas Day?

Most Caribou Coffee locations close on Christmas Day. A small number of airport stores (MSP, ORD, DTW) stay open with reduced hours; verify via the official locator. Christmas Eve typically runs reduced hours and most stores close early.

Is Caribou Coffee open on Thanksgiving?

It depends on the location. Many Caribou Coffee stores close on Thanksgiving Day; franchise stores in dense markets may stay open with reduced hours, and airport stores typically stay open with normal hours. The locator below shows the current Thanksgiving schedule for each address.

Is Caribou Coffee open on Easter?

Yes. Almost every Caribou Coffee is open on Easter Sunday with normal Sunday hours (6:30 AM to 7:00 PM).

What is a Caribou Mocha?

The Caribou Mocha is the chain's signature espresso drink: dark-roast espresso with mocha syrup, milk, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings on top. It has been on the menu since the first store opened in Edina, Minnesota in 1992 and is the chain's most-ordered specialty drink.

What is Crafted Press?

Crafted Press is Caribou Coffee's cold-brew line: coffee steeped in cold water for 20 hours, then served over ice or used as the base for layered cold drinks. It is sold straight, with a vanilla-bean cold-foam finish, or in flavored options that rotate seasonally.

Is Caribou Coffee related to Panera Bread?

Yes. Caribou Coffee and Panera Bread are sister brands within Panera Brands, the parent company that also owns Einstein Bros. Bagels. The three brands share corporate ownership; some metro markets run Caribou-Einstein co-branded stores in airports and gas-station travel centers.

Does Caribou Coffee have a drive-thru?

Yes, at most stores. Most Caribou Coffee locations have a drive-thru, and the drive-thru carries the bulk of early-morning commuter volume. Some stores extend drive-thru hours 30 minutes past the lobby close. The locator below flags drive-thru status.

Where is the nearest Caribou Coffee?

Use the official Caribou Coffee locator linked below to find the closest store, see exact daily hours for that address, and check whether it is a standard, drive-thru, airport, or co-branded Caribou-Einstein location.

Does Caribou Coffee sell K-Cups?

Yes. Caribou Coffee runs a BOU at Home grocery line that includes Keurig K-Cup pods, ground coffee, and whole-bean bags sold at most major US grocery chains. The BOU at Home line carries the chain's signature roasts (Caribou Blend, Mahogany, Daybreak Morning Blend, Reindeer Blend).

Where is the original Caribou Coffee?

The first Caribou Coffee opened in Edina, Minnesota (a Minneapolis suburb) on December 30, 1992. Founders John and Kim Puckett opened the original cafe inspired by a couples hike in Sable Pass, Alaska. The Twin Cities remain the chain's densest market by store count.

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Last verified: May 2026 against Caribou Coffee's official store locator and press releases.

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