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Yelp
Good news- CC's Coffee House has finally come to Monroe! If you've been here long enough, then you know that everyone down in south Louisiana raves about CC's. Locals here are dancing in circles knowing that their go-to coffee brew of choice is here to stay. Hours of operation are Mon-Fri 6am-9pm, Sat 6:30am-9:30pm, and Sun 6:30am-7:30pm.
Location, location, location! It's no surprise that CC's made a wise decision in setting up shop along Tower Drive, a busy and rapidly developing area. With the nearby St. Francis Community Health Center, I would expect CC's to get a consistent influx of patrons daily. On my first visit, I found plenty of parking, with a handful of cars at the drive-thru. (I can't tell you how many times I absolutely hated waiting in the horrendously slow drive-thru at a certain rival coffee joint on Forsythe). Walking into/out of the storefront, each patron is happily greeted by a CC's staff member. Being a Louisiana-based coffee chain means you can count on Southern hospitality!
The interior is spacious, provides ample booth and table seating, a few comfy chairs in a cozy corner, and even a couple of outdoor tables adorned with umbrellas for shade. The atmosphere is very welcoming and inviting, and the big windows all around the seating areas allow natural light in, making it brightly lit and cheerful. The framed coffee-themed artwork/pictures just added to the character of this place.
The drink menu offers something for everyone whether you are needing specialty hot/cold/iced coffees, frozen smoothies, specialty iced/hot teas, or pastries/cookies/brownies/cake balls/breakfast sandwiches/snacks. Take a look at their display and have your pick! If you're dining in, you can request that your food be heated up. If you're in a hurry, they have bottled water, sodas, and juices in the refrigerated section. Soy and almond milk are available as alternatives to the usual milk options for your coffee. I had the Turtle Mochasippi with almond milk which had me bouncing off the walls from the sugar and caffeine high for the rest of the day. I guess it didn't help that I also voraciously devoured the gargantuan chocolate chunk cookie. You have regular chocolate chip cookies and then your life changes when you try this monstrosity of a cookie creation- CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE = winning!!! (Remember to put in extra gym time to work off those 610 calories).
CC's provides a great place to get some work/studying done, meet up with friends/colleagues/clients, or simply to relax and enjoy your caffeinated beverage of choice. The enthusiastic staff were friendly and helpful during my visit. I am hopeful that CC's will do very well here and perhaps add another location in West Monroe. What are you waiting for- go get your caffeine fix at CC's now!