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    The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

    3.7 (187 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Closed 5:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Lucho V.

    I needed some caffeine right away so I chose this place. Opted for their pineapple with green tea energy drink. Loved the chopped pineapple mixed with green tea. A little too sweet for me but it did the job.I would try them again.

    Lemon chamomile latte
    Ingrid R.

    A spot I've been attending since I was a little girl. This place still maintains its homey aesthetic with nice wood panels & ambient lighting. Most of the time there is parking in the lot unless you come during a rush hour. Drinks are always served on time & presentable. My personal favorites are the hazelnut iced latte, lemon chamomile latte, & the matcha frappe. It's a nice spot to grab a drink & chit chat with family or friends. This place is also located in from the of the LA county park that has a small lake with duckies. Overall, a nice spot for a cafe & vibes.

    New look
    Paola M.

    This location is close to home so I do go often. Not everyday but at least 3 or 4x a week. I usually do mobile order which works great for me. The place was recently remodeled looks good BUT it looked great before, it felt cozy. The service is great depends who is there. They do have a restroom which requires a code to enter & there is plenty of parking.

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    Nicole P.

    The coffee is alright here and good service so far, they charge 25¢ for water (regardless of size). The matcha is sweet and tastes a bit artificial but it's a cozy little spot and the internet is fast and reliable.

    Vietnamese coffee & dry iced americano
    Regina C.

    Honestly love this coffee bean. I usually order online and it is already ready when I get there in less than 10 minutes since I live close by. The staff is friendly and my order is always made correctly. My favorite drink right now is the Hazelnut Dry Iced Americano, definitely recommend if you like strong coffee!

    New interior

    Newly remodeled inside. Pretty cool. Sad to see the old look go. Easier to see pickup bar for drinks.

    Chalkboard art. It's giving Blueberry Muffin from Strawberry Shortcake meets cozy barista core
    Deserie C.

    Great service and even better vibes! This Coffee Bean is my local spot and I've been coming here for years but today's visit really stood out. Kevin was the barista helping my family and I, and he was honestly such a bright light. Even though it wasn't super busy, he still took initiative to make us feel welcomed and comfortable. He greeted us with warmth, engaged with all of us like real people (not just customers), and had us laughing throughout the interaction. It's rare to find someone who brings both genuine kindness and humor to their job so effortlessly. It definitely made our visit feel more personal and positive. Shoutout to him for making a regular stop feel like something special. Gold star from me Their bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich is absolutely delicious (seriously, I'm still thinking about it). The store itself was clean and well-maintained, and I appreciated how neatly all the merchandise was organized. Also, whoever's behind the chalkboard art deserves a shoutout, it's seriously the cutest thing ever. (Photo attached because it's too good not to share!) Great vibes all around!

    LaToya B.

    I feel like you can't go wrong with The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. We have them in Arizona as well. They're consistent regarding taste and the experience. We introduced my cousins to this coffee spot as they've never tried it before. I don't know if they have locations in Santa Maria, but they said they liked the coffee. Wasn't too sweet like some other places. The service is always good and it's the basic ambiance of a coffee shop. It wasn't too loud or busy, which is always good.

    Sergio Z.

    The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf have been around since 1963 they have been perfecting and making high-quality coffee for years and also their especially drinks that everyone enjoys including ourselves. This Coffee Bean always getting busy in the morning because the East L.A. Courthouse is just a block away including the public library and the Gold line. We also enjoy the pastry especially the lemon slice and vegan banana slice cake they so good. My favorite drinks the Matcha Grean tea latte with oat milk amazing flavor but I enjoy it.

    Pumpkin Cold Brew
    Sonny M.

    Okay, so hear me out. I was on my way to a baby shower and forgot this place existed. I have to say that this particular location is adorable! The decor and playlist took me back to 2006. The playlist is giving "The Hills" "The OC" "Hollister" vibes. It reminded me so much of being in high school and hanging out with my friends before going to the mall. I really have to say that I want to come back as soon as possible, the autumnal menu is massive! I got the "Pumkin Cold Brew" and my boyfriend got the "Extreme Pumpkin iced Blended" both were SO FREAKIN GOOD. We also got a pumpkin donut but I inhaled it. It didn't make it out the door. 1,000/10 would recommend.

    Tiramisu (left) and Layered Matcha (right). Mixed it into one drink!

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    I accidentally posted a review in a different store than the location I went to. Generally coffee here is decent.

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    Love this place!! The staff is always SUPER DUPER friendly. Parking is really easy. The coffee is made with kindness and tastes great!

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    I love their coffee and food. It's better than the other guys who make me order in Italian!

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    No ice for ice blended drink or iced drinks. This would not happen in Pasadena what a shame.

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    Went last night. Is this location permanently closed?

    NO, not permanently. I was here about 2 weeks ago. I think theyre closed due to something covid related?

    Do their ice blended drinks decaf? What are the best caffeine free drinks here?

    They offer decaffeinated drinks for all their ice blended flavors. Even decaf latte, cappuccino, regular black (hot or iced ); ETC on the Decaf, you see...

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