Great place to work. Free wifi, the seats are cushy & comfortable, and the vibe is creative. Lots of laptops camp out here. Bring noise cancelling AirPods though, because it can get noisy with the overhead music and the conversations taking place. The food is fantastic. I've been coming here for years for the Tuna Niçoise salad. Hits every time. Their Matcha Latte is always served at the right temp so you can drink it immediately, and they don't skimp on the serving size. I read some reviews about the bad service, but I've never encountered that. I often park here to do work and all the servers are the right about of pleasant. read more

I stopped by Romancing the Bean while my car was charging and ended up finding such a cute local coffee shop. I told the barista I thought the name was really creative, and she explained that it comes from the idea of "romancing the bean," kind of like romancing your life. I thought that was such a fun concept. I ordered an iced spicy brown sugar latte with oat milk and one less pump of sweetener, and it was perfect. Not too sweet and really well balanced. I also tried one of their gluten free cookies, and after a few bites I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious it was. The shop has a great atmosphere whether you're looking for a place to work on your laptop or catch up with friends. The service was friendly, and everyone made me feel welcome. The only downside was that the drink lid was a little flimsy and spilled pretty easily with any movement. Also, the restroom was out of service during my visit. Thankfully, the owner has another location just down the street and let me use the restroom there, which I really appreciated. I had a great experience and would definitely come back the next time I'm in the area. read more

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The ice latte there is genuinely one of the best I've ever had. The atmosphere is really interesting as it blends a combo of Burbank families with studio people--with very little hipster infestation lol oh and the parking is also really easy on the two side streets. The biggest issue is the service :-( the baristas are all just really mean and unkind and never even acknowledge you or present themselves to you, so you have to ask them to take your order, etc, and they just have a bad vibe. This isn't Disneyland or even Trader Joe's. You can also tell the folks who work there are not locals or else they'd be nice--Burbank is not known for its "LA vibe." It's a small town. People here are nice and make you feel accepted and present. My friend (not a local) said the same thing and so did several colleagues who work in the city. It's basically just "great coffee, rude service, there's always somewhere to park, and all the cool people sit outside." read more

What a charming Cafe! We were wandering around the neighborhood and browsing the adorable vintage shops when we happened upon this cute coffee shop and stopped in for a cold, caffeinated beverage and a snack. The ambience is very cozy and chic with lots of interior seating and limited outdoor seating. The sweets display was appealing and we had a difficult time choosing what we wanted to eat because everything looked so good. We probably would've ordered more but we had just had lunch an hour before so we weren't that hungry. We ordered an iced oat milk Matcha latte and a slice of the chocolate pistachio cake. The cake itself was delicious, moist, and had a nice pistachio flavoring. The chocolate frosting was a little too sweet, but it worked out because the Matcha was not so sweet so they balanced each other out The menu looked quite big and we will definitely have to stop in for lunch next time! read more

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Service was quick. I didn't particularly like the seating inside. Was too dark for my liking. Outside was more pleasant and bright. Got a matcha with a shot of lavender. Was well made. read more

Cute and quaint spot with decent street parking. The restaurant has good indoor and outdoor seating. The only interaction with the staff was at the counter. The woman who attended to us was nice and patient (to be fair I got there before the morning crowd). They don't have a dedicated gf menu but they do offer gluten free bread which, as a Celiac, I appreciate. I had their blended chai which was sweet and not icy, although not really true to what I would consider quality chai flavor. read more

Exceptional drinks! Exceptional lux. Exceptional service, exceptional ambience exceptional! You don't take this out read more

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Love this place. It's a great place to meet up with friends over coffee and pasteries. Such a great selection of food and drink items. and I love the little sitting area out front too. Lots of street parking nearby. read more

Always drove by the spot and have been wanting to try it! Pleasantly surprised and worth it. I tried some of their spring menu drinks which included the Bunny Hop and Sweet Spring. The Bunny Hop is a white mocha strawberry latte and it was delicious; the strawberry added sweetness and freshness. Sweet spring is a butter pecan caramel latte and it was good coffee with slight notes of butter pecan. Service was great , I was allowed time to look over their extensive menu as it was my first time. Drinks and food came out fast. The ambiance is great , way bigger inside than I thought and nicely decorated. Plenty of seating inside with some seats outside. Overall , loved it and would come back to try their sandwiches! read more

Romancing the Bean Cafe - Bunny Hop , Sweet Spring - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

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Came here with a friend so we could enjoy some antique shopping after a coffee date. I got a lavender green tea, to enjoy inside and enjoyed the mason jar. I did also get the "big o" mexican cookie, which was BIG and oh, so delicious (with a little kick). The staff was friendly, and I appreciated that they bussed our tables soon after me and my friend finished our food. I thought it was a bit odd that you get a number, but you still have to grab your items from the bar. read more

Really great spot in Burbank with ample, comfortable seating to work in. Coffee was fantastic. I got a Brie toast as well with apple and caramelized onion and it was top tier. Staff could be a bit friendlier, but overall a good experience read more

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Braved the rainy streets of Burbank, California and met up with some friends at Romancing The Bean. This place has a great vibe. Makes you want to be creative in creating art, work on projects and to get together with your friends and just pop out ideas on how to work together. My friends and I are working on a script so this cafe was a must. Romancing The Bean has an outside sitting area that was closed today due to the torrential downpour. So we went inside. Which was bubbling with people having conversations or typing on their laptops. I loved it. We sat near the front windows. My friends on a half booth connected to the wall and I on a cute circular tan wooden chair. We had two small circular marble tables in between us to but out notepads, pens and files down on. There are so many breakfast and lunch food and drink options. I went to the counter and ordered a hot chai latte with almond milk and was intrigued by the desserts I saw in the chilled display. It was a huge slice of cake with fruit on top. I had to have it! The person at the register was friendly and the barista very fast in making my drink. Back at the tables my friends and I worked on our project, conversed with people siting next to us and people watched. Some even people watched back and smiled. There are only a few outlets when it comes to plugging in your laptop or cell phone. So try to come to the cafe with your electronics with some battery life. On the way to the restroom there's a fun sign near the cooking area (which is visible to all. That is so cool by the way.) that says "No Whining". There's also a community board with so many different postcards and notes about classes, performances, apartment rentals and more. If you're ever on Magnolia Boulevard between Hollywood Way and California Street you must check out Romancing The Bean! read more

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Very expensive! Two slices of toast with a poached egg, a cold brew, and a black Americano cost me $65 before tip! Food quality felt low for the price- avocado seemed like a spread from a bag, very thin layer, poached eggs were hard all the way through. If I paid 40-45$ for this breakfast I'd be less disappointed, but this ran me almost 80 bucks once I tipped. read more

Romancing the Bean Cafe - Avocado Toast with Poached Egg - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

Their breakfast burritos are DELICIOUS! I would just suggest that they come with a slightly larger container of salsa. It's really small and the salsa is sooo good! Love the tortillas they use, too! They don't seem as heavy as your typical flour tortilla. read more

This is the third time I've been here. It's my new go-to spot when im in town. Very French. The pastries are beautifulful, there are gluten-free options. Today I had a berry pistachio gluten-free muffin. I'm waiting on my second meal. Caesar salad with a liquid enzyme juice. So yummy! The staff is really nice. Free wifi so it allowed me to work while my dog/kitten are getting fixed at a clinic around the corner. DOG FRIENDLY! read more

Love the chai latte and half soup/half sandwich options! Great ambiance and customer service. Kitchen staff delivered my food and offered to pick it up, nice gesture even though there's a plate drop off option. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Really enjoyed my time eating, drinking and reading my book there. read more

Romancing the Bean Cafe - Chai Latte and half Half Sandwich w/ Souphalf - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

First time in since 2018-19 (?) before outdoor seating was allowed, and was really satisfied this time. Had a bad experience back in those days. Can't remember why. The food was great. As was the coffee. The best thing RTBC has going? The prices. If the pricing stays where it is, it's a must visit for a long time to come. Great place to hangout and enjoy the environment. (But please buy something! Haha) read more

First time here, but my girlfriend comes often and loves it. Unfortunately, we just missed breakfast and they were out of salmon for their salad, so we just opted for an acai bowl, and I got a tasty 'purple' smoothie while she got a pumpkin-spiced coffee. The acai bowl came COLD, which was nice, but almost too much. hah... We sat at the table and relaxed, while a staff member brought the bowl, utensils, napkins, the works. Everyone was pretty kind, and happy to help. It wasn't too busy, and there were two gentlemen offering 'random acts of kindness' to people and covering their orders. We ordered before they arrived, but honestly, would have politely refused - still a very nice gesture! It all seemed pretty chill, and I can see why she pops by with friends to relax. I'd like to come back to try breakfast! read more

Adorable and roomy spot in Burbank that's perfect to hang out on a hot day. I ordered a blended strawberry matcha with coconut milk and it was perfection! Perfect amount of astringent and sweet. I was also surprised at the speed of my drink being ready. It was ready within a few mins of me ordering online. Overall I am very pleased with this spot and will definitely be coming back for more! read more

Local burbank breakfast lunch spot. I love their pastries - almond croissant, muffins - very unique flavors. Don't even get me started on the cookies - so good! You order at the front counter and are given a number if you are dining in, they will deliver your food directly to your able. They will also bus the table after you finish eating. Love. how many neighbors around magnolia area, gather here, on this morning you could see several friends catching up over coffee and some food. Servers are nice and the space is very opening. read more

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I adore this place. Service is great and quick depending on the line, but they hustle! More importantly they're nice. Interior is hip. Coffee is good. Food and pastries are delightful. Sit inside and plug away on your laptop or sit outside with a friend and enjoy the sun. read more

Romancing the Bean Cafe - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

The good: they have a well-organized and run open kitchen that puts out excellent products. Great baked goods too. Otherwise, the dining area is too hot on a warm afternoon, the service is indifferent, and they weirdly only serve their coffee in disposable cups with black plastic tops, even for eat-in customers. Ruins the taste and the coffee is too expensive to not have ceramic cups. read more

Stopped by for a morning latte to go and it is so cozy and great for working and relaxing, very inviting atmosphere. My favorite is their almond croissant, but all their fresh pastries and coffee are delicious . I also ordered breakfast burrito for later. Decided to try it when I got home and everything blended perfectly the cheese, potatoes and eggs, amazing.! Their staff is friendly and helpful, making the experience wonderful. The ambiance is warm and inviting, like a cozy escape in Magnolia Park. A hidden gem with amazing drinks and food. It reminds me of the reason why I keep coming back.! They have good quality, food & coffee. read more

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Cafe was amazing. I ordered the Ferrerer Rocher latte for their Valentine's Day special drinks, the Tuna Panini and my girlfriend ordered their half soup and Sandwitch meal. For deserts we ordered a vegan chocolate chip PB cookie and the Cinnadoodle cookie. Everything was amazing and especially the Tuna panini, that was incredible. Will come back. read more

Drink were so refreshing and we were grateful for the midday pick me ups. Huge selection that makes me wanna come back and try more. Shout out the peach cream drink read more

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Not excited to update my review based on my last experience. For starters, I used to love Romancing the Bean and would come here for an afternoon pick me up, study session, or to hang out with friends. It was exciting and always something to look forward to. Unfortunately my recent experience was nothing like it used to be. I decided to take two friends here to catch up and celebrate and thought it would be fun to come to Romancing the Bean since we used to come here all the time. We showed up around 2:30pm and were excited because it wasn't crowded and there wasn't a line to order. Then it went downhill. My friends wanted to get the caramel frappe (it was their favorite before) and I decided to try the seasonal Coco-Loco (espresso, dark chocolate sauce, coconut milk) since the barista recommended it on the seasonal drinks sign. I did tell her I am not always the biggest fan of coconut, so we subbed almond milk, but was otherwise I expecting something great! My drink came first and it looked like it had the potential to be great, but looks can be deceiving. It should have essentially been an iced mocha latte, but it had a very strange taste and the dark chocolate sauce was chalky (and chunky) at the bottom of the cup. No amount of stirring could redeem this drink - it's just not for me. I was disappointed, but was willing to deal with it to not let my friends know my drink was not good. But the unfortunate saga continues! Here comes my friends frappe... looking like a blended cup of milk with maybe 2 ice cubes filled all the way to the brim (no whipped cream, no caramel sauce, just blended milk). It didn't look like a frappe at all and didn't taste like caramel flavor either. My friends would get this drink all the time and had one recently so they knew right away the drink was off. On top of that, it was spilling on the counter and we come to find the lid isn't even fully on, leading us to have to dump half in the trash as we cleaned up the dripping. This took a couple of minutes and no assistance was offered from the staff, if they even noticed, as we wrangled the cup and milky-mush-not-frappe by the door. Safe to say, this beverage absolutely would not do, and we didn't want to be down nearly $13 between these two lackluster beverages. We took the sad excuse for a frappe back to the counter. It was obvious the barista knew the drink was whack by the way she looked at the cup as she walked up to us. She took a long glance at the dripping cup, then at us, then at the cup again, and she offered to remake it as we started to explain the poor consistency and flavor of the liquid-y beverage, the dripping, the lid not being on, and the lacking any resemblance to a frappe with no whipped cream and no caramel drizzle. After the drink gets remade and the barista says "does it look better?" as she was turning back away from the pick up counter. Now I would really like to believe for her sake it was asked from a place of genuine curiosity, rather than as a snarky, rude, rhetorical question. I'll let you take a guess (correct answer: it was the latter). This experience was a 1/5 star experience. I only decided to given them 2 stars since we at least finally got a beverage that seemed adequate by the end of it, even though the kindness and genuineness of the service was questionable. I personally don't plan to come back anytime soon. This place is not what it used to be. I do sincerely hope that changes. read more

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Oh, this place is a gem! I love the coffee, the Hibiscus tea, the food, and everything about the ambiance. It has that classic Paris Bistro vibe--- Good food and good coffee. I had the caprese salad this time around, with a side of their yummy in-house kettle chips. So addicting. I usually get a coffee here, and they never fail to make the perfect cup, whether it's iced or a hot mocha. The staff is always friendly and grounded in that way that makes LA so interesting. The neighborhood is the best, with cute boutiques and my favorite improv theater, The LA Connection Theater. Yes, I perform there sometimes. :) read more

Romancing the Bean Cafe - Caprese salad & Hibiscus tea! Kettle chips on side. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

This is a comfortable coffee shop with great snacks and food. There isn't much outdoor seating but plenty inside. Coffee is always hot which matters to me. Pleasant workers. Highly recommend. read more

Super cute spot with a unique and tasty breakfast selection. Lunch sandwiches are just mid. The bread is fresh, but what lies in between is minimal. I had to 'open' my sandwich to see if there was meat inside, and found two very tiny/thin slices of deli meat on the Italian Hero I ordered. This sandwich would be fired in Italy! But the deserts are divine. read more

Romancing The Bean was a great idea for a quick snack and a smoothie to help keep me going on a very busy Tuesday morning. They were somewhat busy and the service was great. I liked the option to be able to sit and work at a table, but I chose to take my items to go. The smoothie and chocolate chip toffee cookie were great, and I hope to be back to try more of the menu when I'm visiting the Burbank area later this year. read more

Romancing the Bean Cafe - Mango Madness Smoothie, Cookies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

Back in 2022, this use to be the most cozy coffee shop. Service and quality has taken a nosedive since then. Our drinks were never delivered to our table. When I asked to confirm if the drinks at counter were ours, the sourfaced woman was so rude and condescending. I can tell that she truly hates her job. Either hire more workers, so the baristas are not overwhelmed or get new service. I won't be returning here - Palms Coffee Bar is right down the street and has a much friendlier vibe & better drinks. read more

The cashier was nothing, but helpful, and patient by letting me and my Fiance know to take our time figuring out what to order, no rush. The Ambiance was very cute. The food was brought quick to our table. The Italian Hero Sandwich, House Salads, and Black & White Latte were very delicious. My Fiance enjoyed her Turkey Sandwich, Salad, and a Chai Latte. If you're ever feel you're in a Spring Mood, and looking for Cafes, then you have to try this place. I would rate this place a 10 Stars. read more

Honestly. Don't bother with this spot. Literally watched the barista/cashier be quiet and cold with the girl in front of me all while she was just trying to make conversation about the great music selection and trying to figure out the coffee options. It must've been her first time also. Literally watched 0 interaction with the new customer 0 effort to explain what the menu entails. Literally not a word. Tell me why minutes later a male walks up and orders after and wow did the cashiers interaction light up. Not really someone you want representing your business, but what do I know. Now let's get back to my drink. Iced matcha. Bland and watered down. Terrible. Also, had one of their vegan almond tea cakes. I love vegan pastries. This was not done well. Tasted stale and just not good at all. I love animals. Here you can count on having 80lb poodles with their fur floating in the air next to you while you eat inside. lol I've got no beef with the dogs. Prefer them to humans but not in an inclosed area while I'm eating. Food and customer service here was terrible. Better off going across the street to the other local spots or hitting up a basic Starbucks. If your vibe is over priced bland drinks with poor customer service in a fancy room. This is the place for you. Cheers y'all! read more

I visited for the first and last time today. When I was ready to order, an employee came up to ask my order and then walked away to talk to another customer and never came back. Finally, another employee came up and took my order - a bagel with butter and jam and a matcha latte. Got my order and left. The latte was very meh, even with lavender added to it. But the worst part is that when my bagel had finally cooled down, I opened the bag and discovered a plain toasted bagel. No butter, no jam, just a plain toasted bagel. I'm truly at a loss. read more

Romancing the Bean Cafe - I ordered the bagel with butter and jam. I got a plain toasted bagel instead. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burbank, California

This coffee snob is not so snobby here. You can get a great cup of Joe here as well as non caffeinated drinks. The inside is pretty big with very high ceilings and plenty of tables. However, they fill up fast so you may have to wait a few minutes to grab one. There is also an outside patio on the sidewalk since the Pandemic. They also have a nice menu if your tummy is rumbling for a sweet or maybe a savory sandwich or salad?! Street parking only is free for 2 hours. Read the signs to be safe. The acoustics can get a bit noisy. They have a restroom in the back and if you're not happy with your drink they will remake it. *They have Gift Certificates available at the counter. read more

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Cute place with lots of seating. Barista's were very nice. I had the cleanser juice and it was excellent. I haven't tried any of their other food yet. read more

Romancing the Bean romanced me with their excellent coffee. I've been on a little coffee exploration mission this past week and RTB wins best of this highly unscientific project. My go to is a hot breve latte and today's was strong and smooth. The lemon ricotta scone wasn't too shabby either. Lots of flavor and not super sweet. Service was excellent as it was both friendly and efficient. RTB is attractive inside with plenty of comfortable seating. There are tables outside too. Prices are competitive for Magnolia Patk. read more

I have to say, every time I've come here the vibe has felt off and the staff comes across as pretty unfriendly. I decided to give it another shot a couple of days ago and just ordered a Diet Coke. After paying, I stood at the counter waiting, only to realize the cans were actually by the door and no one mentioned it, instead just looked at me strangely. I ended up standing there awkwardly for a couple of minutes before having to ask for a cup of ice as well. I really want to like this place, but it just doesn't feel welcoming. With so many other options on Magnolia, it's hard to justify coming back. read more

There is a lot I LIKE about Romancing the Bean: - The space is airy and comfortable - The servers are pleasant and helpful - The crowd is varied and often interesting. What don't I like? The coffee. More often than not. Don't get me wrong - the coffee itself is good enough. The problem is, more often than not, it's lukewarm, or so near to it that once you add cream it is. Why, I don't understand. I got to numerous cafes in the Valley: Giorla, Aroma, Harvest Moon, La Rochelle, Superba, Ugly Mug... You get the idea. There are a lot of them. And it's pretty much a given that when you order the coffee it will be HOT. Why can't Romancing the Bean consisently provide hot coffee? Can't imagine. But for someone who really does go to a coffee shop for the coffee, it's frustrating to have to keep asking them to remake your cup (which sometimes they will, awkward if this means remaking a whole urn, or sometimes they'll just give you a cup from the other roast, so you get a hot cup of coffee, but it's either too strong or too weak, depending on what you originally ordered.) Should you go there? Well, there are a lot of good reasons to do so - nice people, nice ambiance, lively location. And in fairness, many people just want a cozy place to hang out. But if a nice hot cup of coffee is high on your priorities, maybe not so much. read more

Very sad about workers and customers. 0 Air conditioning on the coffee shop but charging top dollars.