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    The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

    3.4 (204 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 6:30 am - 7:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working
    Good for kids

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    New Honey oat latte
    Vicky W.

    First time sit down and enjoy my coffee here, it was pretty nice. Staffs are very nice and friendly, spacious area with clean and neat tables/chairs. There are outdoor sitting as well. I always try the new item when coming to a new coffee shop, I ordered the new Honey Oat Latte with light ice and 25% sweetness and I am very amazed. The coffee is strong and the sweetness is on point. I spent a quick 30 minutes afternoon self-coffee date here and already want to come back for more experiences.

    Had their Caramel Ice Blended...good!
    Melinda L.

    Placed an order through their app for a grande Caramel Ice Blended and it did not disappoint, It was as expected and very good. Gave me the caffeine boost I needed for the drive home! I didn't get to really check out the inside - just kind of walked in to pick up my drink and out. But there was a whole team in there and they have drive-thru here. There's parking right in front and it's right across from the gas station. But a central location I think, if you're wanting a coffee beverage of sorts.

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    Lauren F.

    This is my closest Coffee Bean. I've been here a few times. I've mostly mobile ordered to pick it up. My drink is always ready quickly, however, the staff doesn't always greet me when I come in. Sometimes I know they're busy. The store has a few tables both inside and outside. Parking can be a little limited as it shares the lot with Shell.

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    The inside of this coffee bean is really pleasant, it's up to date, it's a nice vibe with tables, chairs and music. Also, a little outside area. The cashier and the staff are hit and miss with attitude I will see. Overall drinks and bagels are good.

    Ellie S.

    Service is quick, the place isn't that busy, and the inside is clean. I got an iced matcha latte and I think it leans pretty sweet. If you're over the age of 18 I'd definitely recommend asking for it less sweet. Otherwise it's pretty good it has flavor which I can't say the same about a lot of other matchas. They have complementary honey sticks sitting out - didn't realize they had that but I took one to eat.

    Jessica C.

    Clean and convenient location. I would give 5 stars but I am so shocked that when we asked for water, it cost 25 cents!! That is absolutely insane to me. Starbucks gives you free water all the time. If you are purchasing something here, water should definitely be free!! I ordered a coffee cake and breakfast sandwich for my friend. The coffee cake was really good.

    Newly remodeled
    Erica F.

    I have been coming to this location for coffee. Love the smell of coffee bean's coffee. They recently remodeled, and there a lot more space and feel inside. I always order the dark chocolate latte, and this is my favorite drink. They were able to make this perfectly. This location is next to a gas station, and parking could be limited. However, there are more parking spaces in the back after they remodeled. Will continue to come back.

    If you want dirty looks and a bad attitude this is the place to come. 1 star for the service here. Very poor. Every time I come here I'm never greeted with a smile or a hello. It's the stereotypical genZ girls that just stare at you and act like you're an inconvenience. My drink was made wrong and I walked back up to the counter to ask for the correct topping and was ignored for 5 minutes while they just walked back and forth right in front of me when I finally flagged someone down she told me it would be a dollar charge. I said the drink was supposed to already come with it on top so there shouldn't be a charge. I worked at coffee bean back in the day and we would have all been written up if we acted like that at work. It almost feels like you will only get treated nicely here if you come in with a pierced face and purple hair. We won't be returning to this location again.

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    Stopped by for a layered matcha :) Very friendly staff super clean location. Thanks for the awesome service!

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    Ordered a large coffee with a splash of cream, and they game me, cream with a splash of coffee that I could not taste. Disgusting.

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