Ep 2, Secret Menu Archives: SMORE’S MOCHA

Welcome back to the second episode of Secret Menu Archives. Today we’ll be featuring a well-loved and known classic...

SMORE’S MOCHA.
Chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker. Mmmm.

Capturing the essence of a night sitting in front of a cozy bonfire with your friends. But the real question is (and be honest):

Do you lightly toast your marshmallows or burn them to a crisp? ...

EPISODE 1: Secret Menu Archives

Y`all are doing resolutions, or resets or reviews... and we`re on that same train. In fact, let`s make it a whole series: welcome to the first episode of… Secret Menu Archives.

We’ll be featuring some of our secret menu drinks: some old, some new. You just might find your new favorite.

Today we’ll be starting with the White Peach Special! A shimmering fruity blend with a berry Watermelon Juice float.

There`s a lot more to come... stay tuned for more of our Secret (but not SO secret) Menu Drinks that we’ll be revisiting.

Have a great weekend everyone! ...

NEW YEAR’S EVE & NEW YEAR’S DAY HOURS

We will be open 7a - 6p on both New Year’s Eve (Wednesday) and New Year’s Day (Thursday)! A little bit more time for the crew to sleep in, plus out a little early so they can celebrate with their besties and the resties.

ALSO. We will be handing out free stickers on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. These are available while supplies last - once they’re gone, they’re gone! Stop on by and get yourself one.

With 2026 days away, hope you`ve had time to reflect on your year. Thinking on the bits that brought you joy, and moments that weren`t great. And sort out how to make more of those good times, and less of the bummers. We`ll be doing the same alongside you.

And knowing that it’s always okay to start over, if that`s where you`re landing. Wherever you`re at - you`ve got this.

2026 is going to be a good year, WE CAN FEEL IT. ...

What’s one way to end the year on a good note? BRINGING BACK CHOCOLATE CROISSANTS OF COURSE.

Y’all asked - so we decided to give you a New Year’s gift (that’s a thing right?).

Order it warmed up or room temp - it’ll be exquisite either way. These croissants are filled with only the finest chocolate, then chocolate dusted on top. What’s not to love? 🤩

Pair it with a Dark Mocha for a bit of double trouble action?

(ALMOST) NEW YEAR. NEW TREAT. ...

And for our final good moments jar exploration… the OG stand (recently quite refreshed!) ⁣
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Here are just a few of the sticky note memories from that very full jar…⁣
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1) Starting our DND campaign ⁣
2) Working with the best group of people! I feel so proud to not only see y’all everyday but to even know you! I ❤️ you!⁣
3) Nena as Mr. Bobinski⁣
4) Drawing with chalk in the parking lot⁣
5) Announcement of the new stand location ⁣
6) The Offspring for Liv’s birthday + Sasha’s first concert ⁣
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How bout yall? What good happened for you in 2025? 🤩 ...

Let’s keep digging through our good memory jars, and take a look at some of the lovely moments Little Duck had in 2025! ⁣
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1) Game night⁣
2) Recreating the Curuba Elderflower Redbull with Gabby - Ariel⁣
3) Painting pumpkins⁣
4) Creating the “Victorious” TikTok ⁣
5) “I love you guys with all my heart… thank you for making my experience here so meaningful, friendships I will carry with me for life - miss you dearly” - Sol (we adore you, Sol - come baaaaaaaaack!)⁣
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🥹🥰🤩 ...

You can make so many memories in a year. And we`ve been doing our best to remember them! At the beginning of last year, we put big mason jars in each stand, with sticky notes by them. Throughout the year, when something good happens, we jot a quick note and toss it in the jar.

Now we want to take a step back and celebrate some highlights from each stand this year. Let`s start with some from Van Duck...

1) Karaoke night
2) Zayne’s first merch drop
3) The night with the cicadas with Déa, Vi, Bri, and Laci (we miss you Laci). The “witch” scared Laci and ended with Déa and Laci running with belly laughs.
4) Our customer (Emily) gave us huge Valentines duck for the window
5) "A customer gave me a sandworm stuffie that matches my tattoo" - Dea

Can`t wait to jump into 2026 with grateful hearts and sharp minds focused on making room for even more good moments. ...

Hiya friends! 👋

We have a few announcements today so we’ll start with the quick ones first - holiday hours:

- December 23rd (5a - 5p)
(We will be closing a few hours early for our annual Christmas Party!)
- Christmas Eve (6a - 5p)
- Christmas Day (7a - 12p)

Roll through on Christmas for your festive caffeine needs - we love seeing you on Christmas every year. (Those shifts are always optional for our team).

Now for the main event… drumroll please 🥁🥁🥁

OG STAND GRAND (RE)OPENING IS TODAY! Late night getting it allllll set up (more to come - work in progress) means late post today, ha.

Sound the alarms because it’s time to celebrate - OPEN AND OPERATING IN OUR NEW LOCATION. Come say hi! Wwe are handing out free stickers to every customer that stops in, so don’t forget to snag yours.

IT`S CHRISTMAS WEEK! ...

The Grinch reviewed these two drinks last year (which he LOVED by the way), but he just sent us another letter so let’s see what he has to say:⁣
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Dear Caffeine Wizards, ⁣
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You may have gotten my attention last year, but that was all a FLUKE. I haven’t tried them since, and I’m sure they are just as terrible as I remember. ⁣
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I will not be caught off guard this time. But will I give it another try? Yes, just to prove my point. Because no one can capture the Grinch’s essence. There’s only one Grinch. And that’s ME. Me. Me. Me. ⁣
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Update: I’m appalled. There is absolutely no way. The Lotus is just as sour and fruity as I remember topped with that Coconut Milk float that I now MIGHT enjoy. ⁣
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And the Macchiato still consists of that minty swirl of flavor topped with espresso and that so-called “holiday cheer” of a drizzle. ⁣
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After trying both I can’t get myself to sleep. Max is even restless. Something feels different. ⁣
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Why does my chest feel more full? Why do I feel a fast-paced beating in my chest? I feel lighter, maybe even… happier. It’s as if my heart has grown three sizes. Impossible. I’m gonna go see my doctor, and you guys WILL be paying for my medical bills. ⁣
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Well, that sure was eventful. It sounds like the Grinch still “despises” them, but the ol bloke may be warming up to us. Cheers!⁣
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*Countdown to OG stand Grand (Re)Opening: 2 days* ...

Oh, Apple Cider,
you make life that much brighter.
Tart apple and some cinnamon
our hearts beat loud within.

But sometimes life calls for some spice,
tossed in the cider (nice).
Enter White Duck’s Apple Cider Chai;
y`all come give it a try.

Up to you whether hot or iced,
either option shall suffice.
Your own lil Christmas treat...
(hey, isn`t that neat?)

So drive on through ol friend,
we’re jazzed to see you soon.
We`ll enjoy a sip and chat
and you have a happy Friday, ya cool cat.

*Countdown to OG stand Grand (Re)Opening: 3 days* ...

CHRISTMAS LOTUS
(Munirah says hi)

There’s no place like home for the holidays. Especially when there`s an only-SLIGHTLY-creepy Santa peeping from behind the Christmas tree. Hi Anna.

Andddd we’re getting down to the wire with Christmas only being 8 days away - HOW EXCITING... say hello to our Christmas Lotus!

A classic red and green holiday combo rocking the cranberry and tart apple vibes.

Rumor has it that with each Lotus you drink it gets a day closer to Christmas (we wouldn’t recommend drinking 8 lotuses in day though.)

Happy Wednesday ya filthy animal! ...

C IS FOR COOKIE!

Or more specifically, *Cookie Monster Shake*. Named after our favorite cookie-loving friend (Cookie Monster, but also Frankie).

This shake is a flawless cookie experience: double cookie combo topped with whipped cream and a Blue White Mocha drizzle. Mmmmm. Delicious.

With winter break steadily approaching (last day for most of us being this coming Friday), this is a great option for the kiddos. But hey, it`s a solid choice for the grown kiddos too.

You can order the Cookie Monster Shake (or any of our shakes) with espresso too for an added boost, it’ll just change the color a bit to a darker brown.

Now a word from Cookie Monster himself:

“Home is where heart is. Heart is where cookie is. Math clear - cookie is home.”

*Countdown to OG stand Grand (Re)Opening: 6 Days* ...

SANTA LOTUS & RUDOLPH MOCHA

HO HO HO! Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen. And let’s not forget…Rudolph! Shine as bright as the North Star and guide us for the journey ahead.

Santa’s gearing up for his big day, and he’s gonna need some caffeine to keep him awake all those hours. Sooooo, he sent us a request (via reindeer) to create something special for him and Rudolph (who also enjoys caffeine).

Santa Lotus 🎅

A berry merry mix of flavors topped with a Coconut Milk float.

Rudolph Mocha 🦌

A rich, sweet, and nutty chocolate concoction topped with a Raspberry Soft Beak.

Ahhhh. Two different vibes, but both perfect for a sleigh ride across the world.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight 🎄🌟

*Countdown to OG stand Grand (Re)Opening: 7 Days* ...