Honey-colored oak and leaded glass give a homey touch to this California-based chain of specialty coffeehouses. Commonly referred to as the Bean, this purveyor of high-end blends--from dark roasts to oolongs--built its reputation on the international scope of its seasonal bean offerings (originating from Yemen to Hawaii) and a highly diversified selection of teas. Pastries encourage patrons to...
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In Short Honey-colored oak and leaded glass give a homey touch to this California-based chain of specialty coffeehouses. Commonly referred to as the Bean, this purveyor of high-end blends--from dark roasts to oolongs--built its reputation on the international scope of its seasonal bean offerings (originating from Yemen to Hawaii) and a highly diversified selection of teas. Pastries...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 19, 2008)
Great frozen/blended drinks... I like Peet's hot coffee much more... Overpriced..and I hope they recycle all of the plastic in which they serve drinks.
Pros
+ casual hang out
Cons
- overpriced..could be CLEANER
Posted by foody555
on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 02, 2009)
I live near the Porter Ranch Ralph's they newly installed a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf I've been there on two occasions I have gone in and requested a regular light drip they have absolutely no idea of what you are talking about I have informed them that Coffee Bean has the following (light, dark, decaf, flavored)
I found it to be much too strong. As a result I've been incapacitated the rest of...
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Posted by ragump
on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 16, 2008)
I've been to many Coffee Beans, but this one is one of my favorites, if not my top favorite. The staff is very friendly and always gets the drinks right (others I have been to forget specifics, such as NSA or decaf, etc.). There are many places to sit, both inside and outside, which is very accommodating, and the atmosphere is very homey like the editorial noted. I come to this location...
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Posted by abd1350
on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 12, 2008)