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    The Struggle Bus

    4.9 (26 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Outdoor seating available
    Lauren T.

    If you are in the Winston-Salem area and craving coffee, I recommend checking out The Struggle Bus. This local small business offers everything from drip coffee, cappuccinos, hot cocoa, frappes, to specialty lemonades and lattes. They are a mobile coffee shop with walk-up and drive-thru ordering options, as well as patio seating to enjoy your beverage. This month's specialty offerings include a variety of hot chocolates: salted caramel, s'more's cotton candy, Mexican, and raspberry cream white chocolate. Additionally, they are offering a topless raspberry tease: a raspberry white chocolate latte with a raspberry-muffin-flavored cold foam, topped with a raspberry heart. This drink is available as an iced or hot latte as well as a frappe. I purchased the topless raspberry tease iced latte and would highly recommend this drink. The flavor was phenomenal. It tasted like a raspberry crumb muffin, and the raspberry heart was adorable.

    Christine M.

    My favorite coffee trailer!!! I love that they have their everyday menu, the black sugar shaken espresso is just the best classic latte ever + they do fun seasonal drinks! I recently had the banana bread chai latte and it's so unique I loved it so much!!! I always ask for my drinks slightly less sweet and they come out perfectly. Follow them on IG to see where they're located each week or visit their permanent spot off Robinhood rd in the Ace Hardware parking lot

    The Snowman Latte with Vanilla sweet cream
    Emily P.

    After I took my first sip of The Struggle Bus' Snowman Latte, I knew it would become my new obsession. Yum yum yum!!!! Like absolutely delicious! The Struggle Bus was a venue at the Winston-Salem Mistletoe Run, and it was the perfect way to end a race on a chilly December day. The owner was taking orders, and he was so friendly. He was transparent about the long wait time for making my drink, and I told him that I would be waiting around to try his coffee. I am so happy that I did. Go here!!! I want more!

    Cracked Cadbury Egg iced latte
    Susie G.

    The Struggle Bus has knocked it out of the park with the Cracked Cadbury Egg Latte. Run get you one while you can. Hazelnut Mocha latte with caramel, topped with a mini Cadbury egg. A bit 'o heaven in a cup. Available hot, iced or frozen. I also purchased a lemon lavender cookie sandwich that was delicious. Super fresh, cookie perfect combo of crunchewy, and just the right amount of yummy filling with real blueberries. A winner!

    Black sugar shaken espresso - half sweet!
    Elizabeth W.

    LOVE THIS COFFEE!! Black sugar shaken espresso is fire. Great coffee for a great price. Maybe they can find a more ambient place to park but honestly doesn't matter. So good!!

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    William H.

    This coffee truck has a great selection of drinks, not just coffee. I get something different every time and have never been disappointed. The workers are always friendly and quick to make your drink. It's set up in the parking lot of a strip mall and has a nice cozy area with bench tables to sit and enjoy your drink in the fresh air. Stop by, they even have a drive up window on the other side of the truck!

    Iced latte
    Sharon R.

    Very tasty & a great variety of drink options. Prices were reasonable as well. I got a iced latte with sugar-free hazelnut. Husband got a Mexican hot chocolate & really liked it.

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    Chelsea R.

    I can't explain my excitement when I saw the struggle bus serving up drinks outside of the Y last week. I'm gonna have to make it a new tradition on Tuesdays so I can get some deliciousness in a cup to start my day off on the right foot. Next up is trying their extensive list of hot chocolates

    Sally M.

    This is the second time I have been to the struggle bus. This time I got an iced mocha struggleccino. It was great! Employees are always friendly and helpful. They also have baked goodies which I will try next time. They are there every Thursday. I will definitely be back.

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    Montana H.

    I have tried so many coffee spots around the Triad, and the Struggle Bus is always tried and true! They travel around and have a different schedule each week, but I make it a point to swing by whenever it aligns with my schedule! They have unique and exciting seasonal drinks, along with the classic coffee beverages and yummy pastries. The service is always super friendly, and I've never had a bad drink here!

    I'm not much of a coffee person but decided today to get some, I am glad I did! The guy working named Jacob was swamped with drive through and walk ups, but he handled everything perfectly! It wasn't a wait at all, the drive through was going at the same pace, definitely a solid place to stop before a work day. 10/10! Now I think I'll be getting coffee way more often, especially on cold mornings

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    Awesome Coffee Truck! Tons of options, coffee was great and the staff were extremely friendly!

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    Always friendly, quick service & quality cold brew. My coffee is simple. Cool merch, proudly wear The Struggle Bus hat.

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    Food, service and ambiance were great. Very good and tasty drinks. Very busy but you get your order fast

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    I love their fun drink menu. Everything we have tried has been delicious and the baristas are always friendly.

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    2 years ago

    Best coffee hands down in Winston! Not to mention the service was great. Always greeted with a smile.

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    Enjoyed coffee at the Clemmons Community Day. VERY good amaretto latte, friendly service, yummy muffin. Would recommend for sure!

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