(La Porte, IN) - People in a long line of vehicles waited for up to one hour today for a give away at the new Biggby Coffee in La Porte.

 

Free coffee of any choosing from the menu was handed out in the drive thru from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.  The giveaway resumes today from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Biggby Coffee at 1222 W. Indiana 2 officially opens on March 28th.

 

“Can’t beat it.  Free coffee,” said Katie Haddock of New Carlisle.

 

Haddock said she learned about the giveaway on Facebook and with errands to run in LaPorte made the drive then stopped in with her sister and children.

 

“I planned my day around it,” she said.

 

Mike Spurr of Kingsbury had already waited 15 minutes but was fully prepared to remain in line until receiving his coffee.

 

“I’m retired now so I can just take my time.  I’m in no hurry,” he said.

 

Spurr said he also learned about the giveaway on Facebook and since he had things to do here decided to pull in out of curiosity.  He had never been to a Biggby Coffee anywhere until today.

 

“Everybody says it’s good,” he said.

 

Amanda Swanson of La Porte pulled in with her boyfriend, David Stellema.  They waited for one hour and watched a TV show to help pass the time.

 

“It’s a free drink.  There’s nothing else to do,” she said.

 

Cindy Frank ordered a “Spotted Owl” and a “Butter Bear Latte” for her girlfriend, Krissy Petrocelli, who was seated next to her.

 

They were eager for their first ever Biggby Coffee since learning a few months ago about the beverage chain planning to locate here.  They listened to music and talked to each other to help pass the time.

 

“I’m just excited to try the coffee,” Petrocelli said.