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 sit ...
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my roomate and i go to this coffee bean almost every friday before work. i absolutely love the coffee there. the people who work there are always very fast and friendly. one thing that is a drawback is the parking. however, if you go in the structure next to the coffee bean, you can park in the 15 minute parking and it is really fast. its a great location for great coffee! get the vanilla late and ...
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I love Coffee Bean in Pasadena. There coffee is fabulous, not too strong or bitter. The staff is extremely nice at the pasadena location. They go out of there way to make sure you are happy with your beverage. I also think that their prices are a little less than the other coffee places in the area. This location has a really cute outside sitting area, which is so pleasant on most any day. I would ...
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This Coffee Bean is just OK - sometimes a long line, outside seating doesn't catch much sunlight, and it's in a very loud area (though, right in the middle of Old Town, that's a +).