Blue Cow Coffee Shop: The REAL Review

So, you know I said the other day that we had tried a new coffee place in De Soto, in a library? Well I forgot to take my camera so I was forced to return. In the interest of good journalism and all…

The Blue Cow coffee shop is in the lobby of the library. It is large and sunny and very comfortable. The colors are warm and welcoming; browns, golds, and yellows. It s sort of a Texas Meets Italia decor.

You walk in to the lobby area and are immediately in the large, spacious coffee shop. The aroma is heavenly, as you can imagine. Coffee and books? Yes please!

Because of wifi spillover from the library you can even pick up a wifi signal. Now, what I loved about this place is that you can bring your coffee mug and they will mark your name on it and hang it on your own special hook on the wall.

Downside? If you don’t know to bring your own cup you are stuck with Styrofoam. Ewww.

So, the baristas are friendly, and knowledgeable. They are not the fastest on the planet but I am usually not in a hurry.  There are a number of interesting things on the menu, it will take me months to try them all. The lattes are very good, served extremely hot. I bemoan the loss of whipped cream that I always had added at the other place but..my thighs are thankful.

I had a John Wayne, which is caramel, vanilla, and 2 shots of espresso. It was quite good. Marc had the Caramel Macchiato which he liked as well.

I was fascinated by the idea of a Dr. Pepper Chocolate Chip Cookie and so we ordered two. Incredibly disappointing, the cookie was dry bland, and not very appetizing with big clumps of half melted white chocolate on it. A bit too much baking soda in the mix. Still..I loved the idea and plan to create my own version on Baking Delights soon.

Next time I plan on trying the stuffed pretzels.

Blue Cow is growing and has plans to open in other cities both in Texas and around the country.

Here’s how is stacked up:

Good

• Keeping a cup for me (love it!)
• Coffee is excellent
• Decor
• Location
• Friendly
• Comfortable
• WiFi
• Interesting selection of menu items.

Not Good

• The cookie is a waste of ingredients. They should rework the recipe because it is not working now.
• If you are in a hurry call or text in your order or you are screwed.
• Acoustics from the large lobby, tile floors, etc. means that everything is LOUD. When the blender was on Marc couldn’t hear me talk.
• Because of where it is located the parking is not real convenient. Marc is disabled and we had to walk much longer ways than we should have. I was glad he was out of the wheel chair.
• Coffee Mate was prominently displayed on the counter but not real cream. Marc said they probably would have had it if I had asked but I don’t think I should have to ask. Yes. I have issues.
• Too much throwaway stuff. Would like to see them lose all the throw away, plastic forks, etc. and replace it with the real thing.
• I don’t think the coffee is organic or fair trade.

Should you go? Yeah. You should. I am thinking about moving my office there.

images: maryeaudet