paul bunyan latte KOOL BEANS COFFEE AND ROASTERIE
For a drink you’ll be wanting year round, make a trip to Brookings for the Paul Bunyan Latte . Available at Kool Beans Coffee and Roasterie on Main Avenue, the unique blend of maple, nut, and cinnamon creates the perfect autumn taste. Instead of espresso, the drink’s base is a concentrated cold brew, then steamed with the customer’s milk preference, and organic maple syrup. To top it off, the barista garnishes the drink with cinnamon dusted over a stencil from Brookings Engraving . “We had so many requests for the drink out of season that we brought it back for one day this spring,” said founder and owner Kurt Osborne . In addition to creative seasonal recipes, Kool Beans roasts their beans on-site, selling different regular, decaf, and flavored beans like Toasted Maple Nut and Cinnamon Roll . All-organic Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans , single-serve pour overs, and Chedda Buzz , Rokt Vit , Old Yeller , and Smokey Joe coffee cheeses made with the South Dakota State University Dairy Science program are also available to purchase. “Kool Beans started with a popcorn popper roasting coffee in our garage in 2011,” Osborne shared. Kool Beans was officially formed in 2012 and opened their first storefront in downtown Brookings in 2017. In 2021, they moved into the current location, and last year Erinn Thomas , Kurt’s
daughter, joined the team full-time as manager. In 2023, Kool Beans roasted 15 tons of coffee.
“We are community-focused, driven by a commitment to sustainable practices, exceptional customer service, an inviting atmosphere, and elevating your coffee experience,” shared Thomas.
$5 for a medium // 225 Main Ave S, Brookings
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