Love. All there is to it! Staff are great, coffee is too! The pastries are fine pretty quick, but I always get the yogurt granola and fruit. Fruit is super fresh and they prep it to order.
Maggie W.
:) I had a really pleasant time in a very cozy atmosphere. There are murals on the wall, baristas are super nice, lots of different choices for seats. Good location etc
Alex U.
A great local spot! Their drip coffee is tasty but they also offer a lot of specialty drinks as well. Their bacon egg and cheese biscuit is highly recommended. They also have some nice bagel options. I mostly get Togo orders but there is a whole back room you might not notice where you can sit and do some work while enjoying your coffee.
Aaron M.
The smooth brew was okay, I do not recommend coming here if you are African American because they will not treat you the same as others. It's sad that the world is still like this and majority of white people claim they're so "woke" clearly you're not if you can't even greet someone when they walk in the door and you don't even have the decency to ask "What can I get for you today" or "How can I help you?" It's getting pretty old.
Naomi P.
I've been here a handful of times and never felt good vibes -- the baristas are not friendly and you have to wait a long time for your order. What pushed me over the edge was the other day when I found a hair in my breakfast sandwich. Will not be coming back here.
Lorie L.
Enjoying the day off and noticed Bean on my route to home. They've been on my Caffeinated bucket list for awhile! I found a parking spot on the street, directly in front of Bean, and was greeted by the ladies working. Masks are required and customers coming in were asked to comply. The space is fantastic. Natural lighting from the front windows and a colorful vibe that makes you smile. We loved seeing the profiles of each barista, artwork for sale and free books for kids. I had some in my trunk so we left a few in the crate. They even have a small dining room in the back to enjoy your drinks and food, or patio tables. Several food options, breakfast or lunch. We opted for drinks only today. A hot chocolate for the kiddo and an iced vanilla latte for me. The latte didn't have much of a kick. if vanilla was added it was super subtle, so I wouldn't recommend this drink; however, lots of others to choose from. Hard not to give Bean a 5 star for the space they've created. From complimentary items in the restroom to signage, it's obvious what they support and they aren't afraid to let you know. What a great community partner we have here! Hope to be back soon.
Keith W.
Great little coffee shop in Germantown. They have a wide variety of coffee to choose from and even sandwiches and treats. Do yourself a favor and stop by.
Lynn B.
I went this afternoon and was asked if I had a mask when I walked through the door. No greeting really... just that abrupt question. I grabbed my mask out of my purse and ordered my latte that seemed a little small for the price. It was very good though and I would order it again. The weird thing was I was sitting there drinking my coffee and a couple guys walked in to order coffee and I heard the barista tell one of the guys standing there waiting, it's okay you don't have to wear the mask... so he had his nose hanging out with no issues. Weird considering that the mask demand when I entered was obviously deemed more important than greeting me. But I said nothing and left..... but I wanted to let you know here because I think it was weird.
Sarah H.
I really wanted to love Bean. It's a very cute local place that I'd love to support but my first visit left a lot to be desired for me. They weren't busy when I arrived but no one really welcomed me or acknowledged me. Having never been in before I wanted to look at the menu board for a minute so I did and then made eye contact with someone who came to take my order. I ordered the salami and cream cheese bagel and a caramel Latte. Someone else arrived and ordered after me but I didn't hear what they ordered. So when the woman making the food said "here's your bagel" and gestured towards both of us I assumed she meant mine since I had ordered first. She was a little bit snippy with me what she told me that it was actually the other person's and not mine because they had just ordered a plain untoasted bagel and that mine wasn't ready yet. No big deal that mine wasn't done first but I had no way to have known and I felt like she could have been a little nicer about it. Then after several more minutes my bagel was ready and I kept waiting for my coffee until I finally realized that there was a to go cup sitting on the counter. No one had called my name or said anything at all when it was ready so I have no clue how long it had been there. I asked if it was mine to be sure and they said it was and walked away. The bagel was very good and it was definitely something I would get again. The latte was different from other lattes I've had. I wouldn't say I'm a coffee connoisseur but I get the same few things at every place I go and they're all usually fairly similar but this was definitely a lot less sweet, almost bitter in fact and just seemed to lack flavor. It was also really small for the price. I didn't see sizes on the menu and I didn't specify a size so I'm not sure if they have multiple sizes but I definitely usually like a larger coffee in the morning. So for the not so welcoming feelings and not great coffee I'm going with two stars for now. Overall I probably need to give Bean a second chance and if I do I will definitely update my review. Hopefully this was just an off day.
Jana P.
Love this place! It's a great coffee shop with some amazing tea options. The service, the food and even the houseplants give this place a comforting vibe. Neat spot for some coffee and conversation.
The absolute cutest little coffee shop. They have a variety of different options including a food menu. Everything about this cute little corner shop is instagramable.
Ab M.
Coffee is LIFE and I love every single local coffeehouse but this one. This is not a review based on ambience, decor, friendliness of staff, etc. This is purely a rating on the coffee itself- which is so unfortunately and maddeningly gross. Literally every time I have gone (in hopes maybe it was just a bad day) the coffee tastes like mud that was put in a glass. Just muddy water with perhaps a hint of organic sugar that made no difference to the muddled indistinct taste of what should be a pleasing cup of coffee. Yipes ;(
Tera Sorensen
Very nice coffee shop. Easy to find and great coffee. Nice atmosphere.
Sam L.
I'm not sure if it was an off day, but I really did not enjoy my coffee. It tasted nothing like coffee (very milky) so I asked really nicely if they could add more coffee. I usually don't complain to the staff unless it's really bad, and then she said it would be an extra dollar to fix it. Usually getting coffee is the best part of my day, but this experience really upset me. My friends iced tea was also just hot water poured over ice and a bag-leaving it flavorless as the tea had no time to steep.
Kylie Case
Great coffee, great vibes, great service! Very cute little spot.
Love. All there is to it! Staff are great, coffee is too! The pastries are fine pretty quick, but I always get the yogurt granola and fruit. Fruit is super fresh and they prep it to order.
:) I had a really pleasant time in a very cozy atmosphere. There are murals on the wall, baristas are super nice, lots of different choices for seats. Good location etc
A great local spot! Their drip coffee is tasty but they also offer a lot of specialty drinks as well. Their bacon egg and cheese biscuit is highly recommended. They also have some nice bagel options. I mostly get Togo orders but there is a whole back room you might not notice where you can sit and do some work while enjoying your coffee.
The smooth brew was okay, I do not recommend coming here if you are African American because they will not treat you the same as others. It's sad that the world is still like this and majority of white people claim they're so "woke" clearly you're not if you can't even greet someone when they walk in the door and you don't even have the decency to ask "What can I get for you today" or "How can I help you?" It's getting pretty old.
I've been here a handful of times and never felt good vibes -- the baristas are not friendly and you have to wait a long time for your order. What pushed me over the edge was the other day when I found a hair in my breakfast sandwich. Will not be coming back here.
Enjoying the day off and noticed Bean on my route to home. They've been on my Caffeinated bucket list for awhile! I found a parking spot on the street, directly in front of Bean, and was greeted by the ladies working. Masks are required and customers coming in were asked to comply. The space is fantastic. Natural lighting from the front windows and a colorful vibe that makes you smile. We loved seeing the profiles of each barista, artwork for sale and free books for kids. I had some in my trunk so we left a few in the crate. They even have a small dining room in the back to enjoy your drinks and food, or patio tables. Several food options, breakfast or lunch. We opted for drinks only today. A hot chocolate for the kiddo and an iced vanilla latte for me. The latte didn't have much of a kick. if vanilla was added it was super subtle, so I wouldn't recommend this drink; however, lots of others to choose from. Hard not to give Bean a 5 star for the space they've created. From complimentary items in the restroom to signage, it's obvious what they support and they aren't afraid to let you know. What a great community partner we have here! Hope to be back soon.
Great little coffee shop in Germantown. They have a wide variety of coffee to choose from and even sandwiches and treats. Do yourself a favor and stop by.
I went this afternoon and was asked if I had a mask when I walked through the door. No greeting really... just that abrupt question. I grabbed my mask out of my purse and ordered my latte that seemed a little small for the price. It was very good though and I would order it again. The weird thing was I was sitting there drinking my coffee and a couple guys walked in to order coffee and I heard the barista tell one of the guys standing there waiting, it's okay you don't have to wear the mask... so he had his nose hanging out with no issues. Weird considering that the mask demand when I entered was obviously deemed more important than greeting me. But I said nothing and left..... but I wanted to let you know here because I think it was weird.
I really wanted to love Bean. It's a very cute local place that I'd love to support but my first visit left a lot to be desired for me. They weren't busy when I arrived but no one really welcomed me or acknowledged me. Having never been in before I wanted to look at the menu board for a minute so I did and then made eye contact with someone who came to take my order. I ordered the salami and cream cheese bagel and a caramel Latte. Someone else arrived and ordered after me but I didn't hear what they ordered. So when the woman making the food said "here's your bagel" and gestured towards both of us I assumed she meant mine since I had ordered first. She was a little bit snippy with me what she told me that it was actually the other person's and not mine because they had just ordered a plain untoasted bagel and that mine wasn't ready yet. No big deal that mine wasn't done first but I had no way to have known and I felt like she could have been a little nicer about it. Then after several more minutes my bagel was ready and I kept waiting for my coffee until I finally realized that there was a to go cup sitting on the counter. No one had called my name or said anything at all when it was ready so I have no clue how long it had been there. I asked if it was mine to be sure and they said it was and walked away. The bagel was very good and it was definitely something I would get again. The latte was different from other lattes I've had. I wouldn't say I'm a coffee connoisseur but I get the same few things at every place I go and they're all usually fairly similar but this was definitely a lot less sweet, almost bitter in fact and just seemed to lack flavor. It was also really small for the price. I didn't see sizes on the menu and I didn't specify a size so I'm not sure if they have multiple sizes but I definitely usually like a larger coffee in the morning. So for the not so welcoming feelings and not great coffee I'm going with two stars for now. Overall I probably need to give Bean a second chance and if I do I will definitely update my review. Hopefully this was just an off day.
Love this place! It's a great coffee shop with some amazing tea options. The service, the food and even the houseplants give this place a comforting vibe. Neat spot for some coffee and conversation.
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The absolute cutest little coffee shop. They have a variety of different options including a food menu. Everything about this cute little corner shop is instagramable.
Coffee is LIFE and I love every single local coffeehouse but this one. This is not a review based on ambience, decor, friendliness of staff, etc. This is purely a rating on the coffee itself- which is so unfortunately and maddeningly gross. Literally every time I have gone (in hopes maybe it was just a bad day) the coffee tastes like mud that was put in a glass. Just muddy water with perhaps a hint of organic sugar that made no difference to the muddled indistinct taste of what should be a pleasing cup of coffee. Yipes ;(
Very nice coffee shop. Easy to find and great coffee. Nice atmosphere.
I'm not sure if it was an off day, but I really did not enjoy my coffee. It tasted nothing like coffee (very milky) so I asked really nicely if they could add more coffee. I usually don't complain to the staff unless it's really bad, and then she said it would be an extra dollar to fix it. Usually getting coffee is the best part of my day, but this experience really upset me. My friends iced tea was also just hot water poured over ice and a bag-leaving it flavorless as the tea had no time to steep.
Great coffee, great vibes, great service! Very cute little spot.