Cedar Bean's Coffee Joint

I stopped going to Cedar Bean's after Dave, the owner, insulted me with personal attacks. I was completely shocked by his actions. Prior to his personal attacks, we chatted about the artwork he hung on the shop's walls. I supported him when the Cedar Grove Town Council told him that he had to remove the outdoor mural he commissioned. I thought the Cedar Grove Town Council was petty, unprofessional and so last century (not a surprise if you know how backwards Cedar Grove is.) It saddens me to think that Dave --the owner-- joined the other sheep who have been fed lies/hate from racist women and men who have nothing better to do than spread hate/lies about innocent folks. So sad that Dave could not apply intellectual rigor/critical thinking skills as a small business owner when he interacted with this potentially loyal customers.

Great beans

This is what coffee shops are supposed to be! These guys set the standard. Walking in here is like coming home. Just the mist amazing feel. Atmosphere. Design. And the people who serve here really are serving as in they believe in taking care! I love this coffee shop and wish it was close to home for me. And a bonus is the baristas make a great cappuccino! So impressed cause it is not easy to do what these folks have done in creating this special place. Gratitude!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went cause I saw they had lighter roasts beans online. I prefer my drink iced/chilled. It isn’t super common to have a light roast taking the extra time wait wasn’t a problem. Got there and was told they had no light roasts… was told about a medium roast with enticing notes so I got that instead. Just to receive it hot.

If you heard the customer preferred their beverage to be iced whyy give them some milked down burnt coffee to compensate for anything!?!!
I’ve had milked down coffee with a better flavor profile from Dunkin…

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 2

The shop was very easy to find, and I was able to get on street parking. While the weather was bad the day I went, they had a wonderful outside dining area that I could see being used when it wasn’t a northeaster. The first thing I noticed when I entered, the shop was a large screen over the counter, highlighting various customers. It’s apparent to me that the customers matter are here. There were several in the shop working and conversing. It’s obviously a place where people feel comfortable hanging out. The menu is diverse and there are food options. I chose a pour over and a cinnamon scone. I was waited on by Adriana and Cassie both of whom were pleasant and patient while I decided on what I wanted and asked my questions. When Adriana didn’t know the answer, she turned to Cassie. Cassie appeared quite knowledgeable about the tasting note of the various coffees. She was also wearing an Acadia national Park sweatshirt, so I chatted with her for a minute about Maine. This is definitely a shop I would visit again. The coffee was extremely flavorful, fresh and reasonably priced. The scone was scrumptious and also fresh.
The only thing that I struggled with was the counter area and the area above the counter was extremely overwhelming. There was just too much going on, and it made it difficult to focus on finding what I was looking for. I thought it was great having the photos of the patrons, maybe in a different place the voting screen also took away from the menu board. There was just so much clutter at the front. Otherwise, the place was fantastic.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love the outdoor dining here and the large selection of seasonal drinks!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very nice place

Atmosphere: 5

I hate to give this place 2 ⭐️ but I’ve gone a few times a week for a while now. More than 70% of the time the service is just blah. Eye roll, annoyed tone, feel like I’m bothering the baristas. Not cool.
5 ⭐️ however for the cool owner
5 ⭐️ Low acid rich strong coffee
5 ⭐️ for the flavor lattes

ADORABLE little coffee shop! I absolutely love the chill vibe and plenty of different seating. Has games to play if interested. Staff was super friendly and helpful with recommendations. I only got the Blue Mountsin Cold brew drink, but the food looked and smelled amazing too. Drink is amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I visited this lovely coffee shop earlier and I’m in awe. Service was top tier, our coffee was absolutely amazing. Me and my partner both tried their bacon egg and cheese sandwiches and really enjoyed it. So much so that he went and ordered a second one. It was our first time there and we will definitely be back. The owner Dave gave us the warmest welcome and briefly chatted with us. This is going to be my go to coffee shop and I can’t wait to go back. If you’re in the area please be sure to stop by you won’t regret it. Thank you Dave I pray your business keeps flourishing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good coffee, cool shop. I bet they have a lot of options for pour over, French press, etc.. I'd go here over Starbucks any day. The service could use some improvement.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Laid back, comfortable, relaxing!!! Internet friendly, Good for networking or just enjoying the atmosphere and taking a moment for yourself. Staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the menu, ingredients and preparation!!!
DEFINATELY worth the trip!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cedar Bean’s Coffee Joint was a fantastic experience for me and my family. We had to try the coffee, especially the bucket size, and it was delicious, with unique flavors that stand out from any coffee chain. The best part, it’s affordable. The teas are really good too.

The staff is super friendly, helpful, and welcoming, and the atmosphere is so cool. Everywhere you look, there’s something interesting to see or read, and they even host art and photography shows. Overall, it’s a great spot for your coffee or tea fix, and a place you’ll definitely want to come back to.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cutest little cafe! Drinks were great and the free library was a great bonus

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Was looking for a new coffee shop to catch up with a friend that I haven't seen in months, and I purposely chose this spot since I wanted us to venture out and support other businesses in the area, and it was close to our hiking spot. TLDR: not the best choice.

Strong Points

The atmosphere is laid back, and the crowd is a mix of working folks on laptops and people just hanging out having casual conversation. The noise level is good; not too loud, not too quiet. There are a bunch of different areas to sit, which I appreciated. The decor is neat too. It was actually the photos that drew me to this shop, not the menu. There's seating in the front if you want to get some sun, or a cute back area that looked zen when we took a peek. Their menu, both food and drinks, also looks like it could have some fun options to try.

What Missed the Mark

If you're a new customer and not a familiar face, there’s no real menu besides a small board with staff recommendations, and the girl at the counter does not say hello. She just blankly stares at you. I asked what the faerie lemonade was, since the name intrigued me after seeing it as a staff pick on the board, but it had lavender so I opted out and asked if she had a full menu. I ultimately chose the green pomegranate, which, according to the description, is blended with organic raspberries and pomegranate essence. There were no raspberries, no pomegranate, just watered-down unsweetened green tea over ice. I could not deal with the attitude from the counter worker, so I chose not to say anything, and risk ruining the catch-up with my friend.

Then, when leaving, I asked another worker if they had a recycling bin since the cup was plastic, and she looked genuinely confused as to why I was asking. If you're going to serve drinks in plastic, at least be an environmentally conscious business.

There’s potential here. The space is really nice, the menu sounds great, and the vibe could be something special, but the experience needs to match the aesthetic. It takes only a small amount of energy to create an inviting atmosphere for a customer, and when that’s missing, it becomes pretty glaring.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1