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    The Bean 226

    4.5 (160 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Yes, you can!    ~Coffee
    Jay D.

    I'll be straight up off the bat...I used to be a regular here many years ago (when I lived locally). Therefore, it was sort of a homecoming for me. As usual, the experience was great. As a small business owner myself, I love seeing businesses like this grow and thrive. I remember when it was just the owner and one staff...there were now three working their butts off! The service and food reflected this. It's awesome to see how The Bean has grown - especially since Covid caused many similar places to go under. Check it out! Trust me.

    Lixmarie W.

    Top notch service! They have a nice list of syrups to add to your coffee. I asked if they had any sugar free options and to my surprise they had more than just vanilla and caramel. They have a toasted marshmallow and I was intrigued! The nice barista mentioned having it with Caramel it's very good. I asked if I can have it made less sweet. She said absolutely. SOLD! The prices are very reasonable. The bars it's was right. I loved it! She even checked in later with me if I enjoyed it. I would definitely come here for another cup not only because their coffee is good but they value their customers.

    Emerald Isle Latte and tomato hummus sandwich.
    Amy S.

    Was in town for a work conference and needed a pick me up. Adorable interior and very friendly staff. I got an iced Emerald Isle latte which is pistachio and white chocolate. Yum! I also got the tomato and hummus sandwich on sourdough. That was very simple but yummy and a perfect afternoon snack. They also had a basket of mini paper cranes to take when you picked up your food. Very charming! Overall, I'd stop in again.

    Banana Split Latte
    Ana B.

    The Bean 226 is a tiny but super busy coffee shop. I was here on Saturday, there was hardly a spot to sit. They have a huge selection of beautiful mugs right by the front counter, not the best spot, since they could easily get knocked over. They have some locally made items for sale. There was art, jewelry, tee shirts, and more. It seems to be a very community oriented coffee shop. They have a whole variety of baked goods, as well as sandwiches they can make. I got the Banana Split Latte. It was ready quickly. I found a spot by the window on a bar stool. This latte was very tasty and frothy, but I couldn't taste any banana in it. It was still a bit sweet from the chocolate in it. They had a ton of available seats outside, it is still too cold to utilize those for now. I had a pleasant experience at The Bean 226, and will be returning soon.

    Cotton Candy lemonade
    Brittney M.

    Great customer service, fast service the owner Mel is really friendly and bubbly, great environment food was really great. I recommend The Warrior sandwich and cotton candy lemonade

    Breakfast sandwich and latte
    Sherry G.

    They offer specialty lattes and bagels and breakfast sandwiches , among other things. Everything is delicious! We went during a morning rush and had to wait. It was worth it.

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    Jason P.

    I recently discovered The Bean 226 after a Yelp search for Windsor area coffee shops. With a 4.5 Star rating and over 100 reviews, it seemed like a good bet. It's located next to Taste of India in Windsor Center. There are all kinds of coffee drinkers, and we look for different things. I'm primarily a black iced coffee and/or cold brew drinker, and I drink home pour overs almost daily. The most important thing for me is the selection of a respected roaster, and the quality and type of beans used for iced coffee since I'm drinking it black. I prefer something bright and acidic. But I also like coffees that are smooth, balanced and/or rich, etc. I ordered a black iced coffee. I can usually figure out the roaster for the beans because coffee shops often display the bags and/or sell bags of coffee from that roaster. I couldn't find any clues at Bean 226. So I asked. The person who helped me didn't know. The black iced coffee was below average for CT coffee shops that I've visited. It was slightly unpleasant going down and in the aftertaste. It had either a slightly over-brewed or a past prime taste. Given their Yelp rating, I assume that Bean 226 must be good at other things like coffee beverages and/or food items. The atmosphere of the shop was cute. Service was fine, other than the lack of knowledge about their coffee. Bean 226 didn't connect for me. 2 Stars

    Bathroom sign - all inclusive. Reads, whatever, just please wash your hands
    Christie B.

    Needed real coffee - NOT Dunkin -- before hopping back on a flight out of Bradley Int'l, so I found this place on Yelp. About 15 minutes from the Hartford airport. Super cute shop on the main strip of a tiny downtown. My latte was good and relatively cheap ($4). My companion loved her strawberry Italian French soda. Hilarious signs in the bathroom. Locally made jewelry, pottery, art and candles for sale. Would come back if I were in the area.

    Bakery display showing off the baked goods
    Kevin D.

    Nice little coffee shop. Baked goods are gigantic and fairly tasty, coffee is bitter, needs to be in a latte to be drinkable. Randomly found this little breakfast spot not too far away from us. We decided to take a detour and get some drinks while out and about. The place is very much what I would consider a modern coffee shop: darker, lots of clutter pieces but not dirty. decent list of drinks and bakery items to munch on. The problem I have with this type of coffee shop. They don't brew coffee to order. You get drip which is brewed sometime between when you order it or when they opened, or you get something out of the espresso machine. I don't mind waiting for a good coffee to be brewed up, but I don't like having to result to americanos every time I want to have a warm cup of bean water. I decided to go with an americano, gilfriend opted for a fancy iced tea with tropical flavors. The bakery items were gigantic! bear claws were appropriately proportioned to an actual bear and the apple fritters were the size of a small bushel! So I got an apple fritter and the girlfriend got a biscotti. The americano, the coffee they used was too dark. It was closer to burnt, and the seep on the coffee brought out a lot of the bitter notes. had to add lots of sugar, milk, and more than a smattering of salt to combat the bitterness. It almost feels like the coffee is made very strong to compensate for the latte side of things. The bakery items were tasty. The apple fritter opted to not do chunks of apple through the dough and instead did an apple compote in a pocket in the pastry. It was a pleasant surprise when I got to it, since the rest of the pastry didn't really have an apple flavor. Overall, not bad but not really great coffee either. It's a good stop for the area, but unless you want a latte I don't think the coffee is good enough to stand on its own.

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    Sarah C.

    We've stopped here several times over the last year and have a good experience each time. The staff is always very nice. I've had coffees and lattes here that have been very good. If you are in Windsor I would definitely recommend if you are in need of some caffeine or a little snack.

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    8 years ago

    Where else can you get a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?!? Also LOVING my toasted marshmallow flavored iced coffee!!

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    8 years ago

    Awesome little place. Great coffee and seasonal options. Cozy. Knowledgeable owner with great suggestions for the best cup.

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    8 years ago

    5 Stars!! Great coffee, desserts & sandwiches, provided with care & excellent customer service!!

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    8 years ago

    Great coffee and a very cozy environment. Mel and her staff are very kind and efficient 5 stars all the way around

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    12 years ago

    Awesome little coffee shop that makes a great latte!

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    8 years ago

    Best coffee in Hartford County, if not CT. The friendliest service, great prices, and awesome atmosphere!

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    9 years ago

    Highly recommend! Friendly and welcoming staff. The environment is comfortable and clean.

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    10 years ago

    Ok coffee. Nice little shop. Not too many options nearby, so it may be the best in the area.

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    8 years ago

    Great cafe! Super friendly staff and YUMMY chocolate chip muffins!!! Don't forget to try to Expresso Chai Latte!!

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    8 years ago

    This is a great place. The service is superb and they have excellent coffee. Would definitely recommend.

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    10 years ago

    Awesome atmosphere, great coffee and food. Love the staff and happy that it is dog friendly!!

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    10 years ago

    really good coffee and teas and a cozy set up!!! a little pricey and service is sometimes slow, but so worth it

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    Yes!! Free WiFi & plenty of seating.

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