One of my favorite cafes to sit down in. Like the live music when I can make it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Latte Coffee
ed holling (Edward)
Free coffee this morning by your excellent crew. Would recommend this place 100%
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Latte Coffee
Katherine Fuhrey
There big breakfast burrito is my favorite...it's so cheesy and has bacon and beans with the Salsa sooo goood....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Brandon L
Cold brew was sour and tasted horrible. Grilled cheese was bland, and the guy working the window was rude. Will not return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tauheed Khan Mohd
This used to be a cool place for the college kids but it seems like it's being closed most of the time and they have only drive-thru.
Kayla Rohr
One of the best coffee shops around. They always have interesting lattes to try.
Melanie Scott
My white chocolate mocha has gotten bitter in the last few months, I love the people who work there and service is always amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Latte Coffee, Cinnamon Roll
Tom T.
Great breakfast burrito. We ordered house coffee which was OK. It was served cold .
Keri Rursch
I love Cool Beanz. The drinks are delicious and the prices are just right. They have a small lunch menu as well. I've always been impressed by their salads and sandwiches.
Via Young
This place is so cute and cozy! My oatmeal was delicious; it comes with your choice of three toppings. My Fireside Spice latte was enjoyed by the fire and it was lovely. I got it half sweet which was perfect for me, but if you prefer your lattes sweet I don’t get the impression that even the full sweet latte would be saccharine.
Cool Beanz is the best! They've got amazing drinks and staff, and they're pastries and food are delicious. They're a staple in the Quad Cities!
Emily Tobin
Cool Beanz is my favorite place to get a drink and a meal in downtown Rock Island! The grilled cheese, various pastries, frozen mocha, and matcha latte are all delicious.
Joe Kopacz
I remember the space Cool Beanz occupied at the top of the hill going up 30th street. They had a fireplace, a mix of comfy chairs and tables, and board games! I remember coming there with friends to catch any manner of live music. When I moved back to the area a few years ago, I remember being almost crestfallen that they appeared to be closed.Finding out Cool Beanz had reopened next to Bent River in Rock Island was, of course, a delightful discovery. I thus decided to visit on a day off work after the New Year.The new space is a little cozier than I remember their last one. It definitely retains many of the features of the shop on 30th - there's a fireplace in one of the corners, plenty of tables and chairs, and a collection of board games in another corner. The overall decoration and trappings of this shop make it just a little darker and more intimate than the former, however. The two largest walls in the space are a mix of red masonry brick and white painted concrete blocks with small accent lights spaced throughout. Blending well with the red brick is the concrete slab floor, which has been painted a dark red and partially covered with several large area rugs. Though some of the ceiling is exposed with conduit and cable running to lighting, outlets, and other terminations, the center also has a black drop ceiling suspended, which covers most of the HVAC ductwork and also provides additional ceiling fans and additional incandescent lighting in a modern looking centerpiece. The whole of the decoration and design combine to result in a cozy, yet eclectic atmosphere.The only thing that detracted from the atmosphere, and at that only slightly, was the choice of music during the visit. The entirety of the time I was in the space, Cool Beanz had an 80s/90s/00s mix of pop music playing. On the whole, this was fine - it's not offensive in its content and it was played at a noise level that was condusive to quiet conversation or individual study/work. I also fully acknowledge I don't know what Cool Beanz is playing most of the time for music. I guess this paragraph is more about me and my preferences than it is a out Cool Beanz...I prefer a mix of light classical, Indie pop/rock, or something more eclectic with my hot beverages. But it was quiet and not overwhelming during my visit, and as such I can't really complain.I opted on this trip for what is a common choice for other visits to coffee shops - a tea and a pastry. Specifically, I got a jasmine green tea and a chocolate chip cookie. The tea, while definitely green tea, lacked what I would expect from a jasmine green - smooth, slightly sweet, and a little floral. A solid green tea it was, nonetheless. I was far happier with the cookie. It was dense, almost more biscuit-like in texture and crumbly than soft and cakey. I definitely prefer this crumblier, denser style pastry when I'm having a hot tea.I'm definitely happy that Cool Beanz is open and thriving again in Rock Island. I look forward to returning to sit by the fireplace again with a tea in the future. See you next time!Vegetarian options: Coffee and tea are vegetarian, right?Kid-friendliness: I saw some children in the shop while I visited. Their parents adequately corralled them and the staff didn't appear to disapprove or anything. I'd say they're friendly and open to children.Parking: There's some free parking in the lot right next to the cafe. There's not much though - no idea how hard it is to find parking when the space is busier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiffany Bressler
Very disappointed in service and quantity of drink. We were a group of four, first in line, ordered 2 coffees, smoothie, and energy drink. 32 minutes later we had all four drink served to us and then the lady told as she did not charge us for the smoothie. (Yes she did, look at the receipt). Energy drink was Red Bull with little blue raspberry flavoring. Smoothie was 1 banana with ice , water, and whip cream. Very disappointed in the quality. On another note the coffee was good.
Tom Steele
Cool Beanz has a unique, warm atmosphere and excellent barista people - great coffee makers, accommodating, personable, and friendly.
One of my favorite cafes to sit down in. Like the live music when I can make it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Latte Coffee
Free coffee this morning by your excellent crew. Would recommend this place 100%
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Latte Coffee
There big breakfast burrito is my favorite...it's so cheesy and has bacon and beans with the Salsa sooo goood....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Cold brew was sour and tasted horrible. Grilled cheese was bland, and the guy working the window was rude. Will not return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This used to be a cool place for the college kids but it seems like it's being closed most of the time and they have only drive-thru.
One of the best coffee shops around. They always have interesting lattes to try.
My white chocolate mocha has gotten bitter in the last few months, I love the people who work there and service is always amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Latte Coffee, Cinnamon Roll
Great breakfast burrito. We ordered house coffee which was OK. It was served cold .
I love Cool Beanz. The drinks are delicious and the prices are just right. They have a small lunch menu as well. I've always been impressed by their salads and sandwiches.
This place is so cute and cozy! My oatmeal was delicious; it comes with your choice of three toppings. My Fireside Spice latte was enjoyed by the fire and it was lovely. I got it half sweet which was perfect for me, but if you prefer your lattes sweet I don’t get the impression that even the full sweet latte would be saccharine.
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Cool Beanz is the best! They've got amazing drinks and staff, and they're pastries and food are delicious. They're a staple in the Quad Cities!
Cool Beanz is my favorite place to get a drink and a meal in downtown Rock Island! The grilled cheese, various pastries, frozen mocha, and matcha latte are all delicious.
I remember the space Cool Beanz occupied at the top of the hill going up 30th street. They had a fireplace, a mix of comfy chairs and tables, and board games! I remember coming there with friends to catch any manner of live music. When I moved back to the area a few years ago, I remember being almost crestfallen that they appeared to be closed.Finding out Cool Beanz had reopened next to Bent River in Rock Island was, of course, a delightful discovery. I thus decided to visit on a day off work after the New Year.The new space is a little cozier than I remember their last one. It definitely retains many of the features of the shop on 30th - there's a fireplace in one of the corners, plenty of tables and chairs, and a collection of board games in another corner. The overall decoration and trappings of this shop make it just a little darker and more intimate than the former, however. The two largest walls in the space are a mix of red masonry brick and white painted concrete blocks with small accent lights spaced throughout. Blending well with the red brick is the concrete slab floor, which has been painted a dark red and partially covered with several large area rugs. Though some of the ceiling is exposed with conduit and cable running to lighting, outlets, and other terminations, the center also has a black drop ceiling suspended, which covers most of the HVAC ductwork and also provides additional ceiling fans and additional incandescent lighting in a modern looking centerpiece. The whole of the decoration and design combine to result in a cozy, yet eclectic atmosphere.The only thing that detracted from the atmosphere, and at that only slightly, was the choice of music during the visit. The entirety of the time I was in the space, Cool Beanz had an 80s/90s/00s mix of pop music playing. On the whole, this was fine - it's not offensive in its content and it was played at a noise level that was condusive to quiet conversation or individual study/work. I also fully acknowledge I don't know what Cool Beanz is playing most of the time for music. I guess this paragraph is more about me and my preferences than it is a out Cool Beanz...I prefer a mix of light classical, Indie pop/rock, or something more eclectic with my hot beverages. But it was quiet and not overwhelming during my visit, and as such I can't really complain.I opted on this trip for what is a common choice for other visits to coffee shops - a tea and a pastry. Specifically, I got a jasmine green tea and a chocolate chip cookie. The tea, while definitely green tea, lacked what I would expect from a jasmine green - smooth, slightly sweet, and a little floral. A solid green tea it was, nonetheless. I was far happier with the cookie. It was dense, almost more biscuit-like in texture and crumbly than soft and cakey. I definitely prefer this crumblier, denser style pastry when I'm having a hot tea.I'm definitely happy that Cool Beanz is open and thriving again in Rock Island. I look forward to returning to sit by the fireplace again with a tea in the future. See you next time!Vegetarian options: Coffee and tea are vegetarian, right?Kid-friendliness: I saw some children in the shop while I visited. Their parents adequately corralled them and the staff didn't appear to disapprove or anything. I'd say they're friendly and open to children.Parking: There's some free parking in the lot right next to the cafe. There's not much though - no idea how hard it is to find parking when the space is busier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very disappointed in service and quantity of drink. We were a group of four, first in line, ordered 2 coffees, smoothie, and energy drink. 32 minutes later we had all four drink served to us and then the lady told as she did not charge us for the smoothie. (Yes she did, look at the receipt). Energy drink was Red Bull with little blue raspberry flavoring. Smoothie was 1 banana with ice , water, and whip cream. Very disappointed in the quality. On another note the coffee was good.
Cool Beanz has a unique, warm atmosphere and excellent barista people - great coffee makers, accommodating, personable, and friendly.