Blue Bean | Coffee & Coworking

Slow service. Spent 9 dollars on a small lemonade that was alright. Place had limited seating, with much of it costing money. Cushions were stained and it was a little dirty. Didn’t stay for long and left disappointed.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 3

I will not be returning to this establishment. Went to meet a friend to work and drink some coffee today, paid over $20 for three slivers of toast and a latte. My food and drink were both alright, but definitely not worth the price I paid for it. Additionally, I cannot believe that they tack on working space that you have to pay for at a coffee shop, which I would expect to offer tables and wifi for any paying guest. The “guest” space was ridiculously small and we were butt to butt with everybody, forcing my friend and I to sit in the corner on the gross stained stained couch. (granted it is a Saturday so probably more busy than usual). Even the outdoor patio seemed to be only accessible from the paid member area. Every table was also dirty. Only solid thing was the service, I feel bad that the baristas have to serve crowds and keep a space clean when they obviously aren’t prepared for it.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 4

Despite being incredibly busy and overwhelmed, the staff all did a great job making sure each item was well crafted and took special care in getting each order right. Not to mention, the food and drinks are phenomenal

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The lovely folks working at this location are so kind. I was unsure of my drink and the gal helping me was so patient and helped me decide on a Salty Bee drink. It is great! She was so personable and sweet. Give them all a raise. I will be back time and time again! Keep up the great work. We need more people like you in this world.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good food
Bad service

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

Was looking for a coffee shop with coffee flights. This place is a must! My favorite was pistachio mocha. The toast flight was delicious as well. The ability to choose which coffee to request for your coffee and toast flights makes it even better. Will visit again next time I am in Des Moines. The atmosphere is very welcoming. Customer service was outstanding.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coffee Flight, Toast Flight

coffee tastes like creamer. i just really dont like drinking milk with the scent of coffee and overpaying for it. when its too sweet i feel like i could have done that myself. BUT i will say, the environment is so cute! i love the decor, the seating arrangement & the employees are kind!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

I paid an overall of $27 (20% tip not included) for the avocado toast and a coffee flight, which equals about $3.85 per 4 6oz coffees and $11 for a very subpar SLICE of avocado toast. The coffees were good, but I feel like I paid double for wha was in front of me. I don’t understand the point of the reservation either as it took just as long as being at the back of the line. The seats were stained in coffee, and the tables were so dirty, we had a hard time finding a table. It was very hard to get around the occupied tables. Overall, I don’t think I would recommend this to anybody except if they’d be willing to pay $4 per 6oz for a coffee flight.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

It’s more than just coffee it was an experience. An interactive one! It’s a good spot to meet with friends or do some work.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coffee Flight

Such a cool place — they have numerous coffee flights, tea flights, and even toast flights!! The menu is very big and customizable, so you will definitely find something that you like here. Our barista was very kind & knowledgeable, she gave us great recommendations based off things that we typically drink. I got a strawberry rose matcha & it was delicious!! You can tell that the drinks are made with TLC (lol). We will definitely come back for a toast & drink flight in the future.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The flights are fantastic. Ask questions if you’re unsure.

Second time visiting and yum! This time tried the toast flight and it was so good. The team was short staffed but the one worker there did a great job managing things and getting orders done quickly and efficiently.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Worst flight of coffee on the planet! Price outrageous. Coffee atrocious, and no one asked us why we left with one sip of our flight taken. Stomach ache all day after 4 sips total. YUCK!!!!! Go to 7 Brews instead!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

My friend and I both ordered flights. We did not like the Pumpkin Flight or Autumn Flight. No one asked us why we did not like the Flight or offer to refund us or make something different. Won't be back and only had sips of our very expensive flights as we could not drink them.

Got 3 flights, and everything was above my expectations! 9.8/10 will be coming back for more seasonal flavors

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5