Drink at many cool beans in Bellingham. Today I stopped in with my daughter and ordered a 24 ounce iced chai and one of their special 16 ounce cold brew drinks. She charged us and gave us two 16 ounce drinks and the cold brew didn't have cold foam or look how the picture advertised it. The gal was kind of defensive. Our order was clear and there were no other customers. She said well I need to charge you the difference for the 24 ounce ok that's fine but clearly her mistake. Then she said what do you want added to the cold brew well we would like how it's advertised?? Not a great experience or the kinda baristas we are use to... read more

People really nice there.! :) Would recommend. Good price!. I try their pizza bagel is very good...

Girl with bangs working today was super rude, rolled her eyes at us twice. Even if you're having a bad day, working at a coffee shop you should not be rude. read more

Everything is steaming hot! Those beans... where did they find them!? Highly recommend any time you need to increase your blood pressure! read more

I've never in my life been to a coffee stand with so many mean girls. I sound like a Karen. But this is honestly so crazy. I've came to this stand many times some of the girls are nice, the blonde girl working today as well was nice. But I just pull up to the window and get a dirty look then am getting ask what I want from behind the glass with attitude where I can barely hear her. I feel like barista should be nice people, able to have conversation. Most of the time I come here and the girls are just talking to each other while im getting dirty looks for just sitting there. I'm used to this in the real world but when I'm paying for something it's quite insane. And hey I get not wanting to always have conversations but every single other coffee stand I've been to, they are really positive, nice people. This coffee stand is cheap but I won't be spending my money here anymore. And im sure the girls who know who they are, are cheering, and maybe im the only one getting treated this way but last time i held back writing a review cause i thought it was just a bad day for her maybe. read more

Favorite place to get a simple latte in Bellingham. Tuscanut latte was 5/5. Will definitely be back.

Finally tried this place as it's on my way to work and Starbucks is always so packed. I got an Americano, and admit that I pulled up and there was no line, and that didn't give me high expectations. BUT, the girl was nice , fast, it was only $3, and the flavor impressed me. I'm pretty excited about that. Also they sell the Lynden Dutch Bakery items... fantastic . read more

The baristas at this stand seem to be physically incapable of making your order correct if you get more than two things. Every single time without fail there has been a mess up with the size, the kind of milk, iced or hot or the flavor. As a barista myself, there is no shame in writing down a bigger order if you don't think you're able to remember it. The first 10 times this happened I let it slide, but now, I refuse to give them my business. If you want somewhere that will not mess up your drinks consistently, go to Woods down the street. read more

I should have known the coffee wasn't going to be great when I saw them pouring my alternative milk into the cup and steaming it that way. Tasted like burnt plastic. Price was fair but not good quality. read more

Love this little coffee stand! Everyday $3.00 specials on 16oz. and Free Flavor Fridays...don't forget to ask for your punch card. They even have daily trivia questions posted at the window, if you guess correctly (without using your phone) you receive a discount on your coffee. The baristas are always friendly and will remember your order if you become a regular. read more

Literally the best coffee milkshake I've ever had, anywhere. Prices are very reasonable and most of the staff is awesome.

Super convenient location, but sub-par product. A lot of people need to take Lakeway in order to get to the freeway from downtown or from a myriad of neighborhoods. Cool beans is located right on this route and as a result is very convenient and easy to hit up when heading out of town or heading to work. The gas station parking lot where it is located is fairly easy to navigate and there is rarely a line. They are fast and the staff is all very kind. However, these positives do not outweigh the fact that Cool Beans as provided me with poor quality coffee 90% of the time I have been here. It has tasted burnt a huge number of times, more than any other coffee place I have ever been too. The coffee is either too strong or too weak. They have put in 1 shot when 2 were needed. They give either too little or way too much flavor when requested. To top it off, many mornings when I drive by to go to work the smell of horribly burnt coffee fills my car and makes me feel sick. They roast their own coffee each day, but I suggest they do not. It results in a crazy inconsistent coffee experience and burnt beans which is a huge deterrent for me. Overall, sure, if you are heading out of the downtown area there is no easier place to stop for coffee. But if you have the choice, I'd say avoid this coffee stand. read more

I'm a fan of these guys. They roast their own beans right there in the building behind the barista, so you know your espresso always comes from a fresh roast. Fair trade, organic and tasty. Not too sour, not too smokey, and no bitterness at all. The only thing missing is that dark chocolate flavor that comes from a truly perfect roast and shot; but they get it pretty close. I always order a triple, 8oz Americano with cream. The temperature of my drink is occasionally too hot or too cold; but the staff is super nice and genuine and will make anything right if you ask. read more

I like this place on days when they have a discount such as Free Flavor. They also have a question of the day which, if you get it right, gets you 25 cents off your drink. They have a stamp card (buy 9 get the 10 free) and Tuesdays gets you double stamp. So, this place can be a REALLY good deal on a great coffee. However, if you can't get the question right and there is no discount, the price is very close to Woods coffee, which I prefer the taste of anyways. So pay attention to the deal of the day if you want an inexpensive coffee! read more

I used to come here every morning and I would get the same thing every day. I know the barista knows my order, I bring cash every day, but I just will never understand why these coffee shops have two lanes open when they can't manage to get drinks to people in the order they came. It's frustrating to see someone pull up two minutes after I did and then I have to sit there and wait for the barista to finish making their drink and food before they can even start on mine. Why come to this coffee place for a mocha when I can go to any of the 5 shops in the 10 block radius from this place. read more

Oh my f***. Consistently the best f***ing toddy I've ever had from any business. I'm a coffee addict and an espresso snob. If you enjoy toddy (iced *or* hot) get it at a Cool Beans stand. They also are a local company who exhibit ludicrous loyalty to their regulars and tend to hire super polite, friendly, respectful and patient staff. I've literally had dreams about Cool Beans' toddy, occasionally I'll catch the phantom of their toddy's scent wafting on the wind on dreary mornings. I can't blame a Bellinghamster for going someplace else for espresso but if you're buying toddy from any establishment other than a Cool Beans stand you're paying too much for it and you don't know the texture and flavor notes on which you're unfortunately missing out. read more

I typically prefer my coffee from indoor-café settings, but we didn't have time for that on this particular drive, so I was grateful to find this coffee stand in a VERY convenient location, easy to get in and out from quickly. The barista was very kind despite the gloomy rain and I don't think she could've filled our cups any fuller! And for the record, the latte was delicious. :) read more

My go-to drive through coffee place in Bellingham. I always pick up a cup from Cool Beans when I'm on my way out of town. I pretty much only ever get drip or an Americano, which are both consistently tasty. Friendly staff, quick service, low prices--what more can you ask for? read more

Maybe I'm crazy and I'm willing to accept that but.... I find their policy on the drink special of the day insane and disappointing. I simply asked them to omit the flavor added in the latte and was told no, but I could pay full price(more) for the same thing with less. The logic of charging more for less eludes me. Is it that hard not to add a flavor, it's not an assembly line. I won't go back for a while and that's just fine as there is a coffee stand just around the corner that is always cheaper with good coffee and accommodating customer service. I'm totally willing to change my review if my logic is proved faulty. Two stars because in previous experiences they have been accommodating to omitting sugar. read more

Not my favorite coffee stand, but I would definitely go here if I were in a rush. Most of the time the girls are pretty nice, but I have had not so good coffee. Burnt shots aren't very yummy.. read more

Love! Good tasting coffee and espresso drinks and the ladies are always super friendly.

I enjoy this place most morning's for my get the day started beverage.As I like trivia, it's a bonus stop.

Love this coffee stand! All of their baristas are so sweet and fast. The coffee is great and roasted in house each morning. Prices are lower than just about every other stand in bellingham but that doesn't mean their coffee lacks in quality. read more