It's amazing how two coffee houses can sit right across from each other ( Starbucks is across the street), yet both are consistently bustling with people in town. Coffee Bean is located on a corner in the heart of the area--and it's definitely not the place to go for quiet reflection. I've visited at various times--early mornings, midday, and weekends--and it's always full, with people constantly coming and going. Many stop in to share ideas, some to relax with a cup of coffee, and others to work or study on their laptops. There is indoor seating available, but good luck finding an open spot. The outdoor seating area, however, is spacious and enjoyable if you can grab a table. This truly feels like a classic coffee house: lively, energetic, and always busy. The staff is fast and efficient, often greeting regulars by name. The quality of the drinks is consistently great, and the seating areas are well-maintained and clean. I've never had an issue with mobile orders--they're always accurate and clearly labeled. Parking can be a challenge, depending on when you go. Sundays are particularly difficult due to the nearby farmers market. On typical weekdays and weekends, it's more manageable. There is a small adjacent parking lot, as well as another nearby lot owned by Chase--do not park there, as it's monitored by security. There is also a small parking lot behind the strip mall where Coffee Bean is located, or you can opt for street parking. read more

This place fills up fast. My friend loves this place so we met here to catch up, have a bite and some coffee. I love the iced matcha latte, and the egg/ham on brioche warmed up. She enjoyed her bagel and coffee. read more

Came in on Saturday morning for a Labor Day weekend promotion they had which is a large beverage for $5. I ordered the iced pumpkin spiced latte and the app made me reload my gift card and wouldn't allow me to utilize two payment methods so that was frustrating. Walked into the store to pick up, no one greated us, there was no way to tell where you pick up your drinks from but I figured it out went over grabbed the drink my self without a single interaction with the staff. The drink it self was overly sweet and tasted burnt. read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Pumpkin spiced latte-iced. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montrose, California

Seats covering on booths were torn. Looked bad and was uncomfortable Overall in-clean coffee shop Egg bites tastes like rubber read more

I came to Coffee Bean to study, and it was the perfect spot to get through some lectures. It had a really quiet environment, though it was a bit packed for a Sunday night. I tried the cheese danish, blueberry muffin, and coffee cake, and everything was so good! The vanilla latte was amazing with less sugar, and I also tried the iced pumpkin spice latte with a cream cap, which was a nice fall treat. My server was super knowledgeable and basically picked out everything for me, which was super helpful. Loved all the recommendations, but my favorites were definitely the hot vanilla latte and the cheese danish. read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Pastries Cheese Danish Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montrose, California

We were here yesterday around 11:00 am. I ordered a Avocado Toast & a Milk Tea without Boba. Ordering took a while, but as soon as I stepped up to the counter, a long line appeared behind me. The young woman taking my order was polite; beyond that; my experience was a HUGE disappointment. As I was waiting at the side counter for my drink & toast, the Supervisor was there working and I asked her to have my toast cut in half, she responded affirmatively. When I got my toast it was in a to-go box (which I did not ask for- so this was a huge waste of resources)... My toast was not cut in half; which prompted me to go back up and ask her to have it cut in half a second time: Her response was rude: "I told the girl, but we're...." She left the word BUSY unsaid, but I knew what she wanted to say! She then said, "I'll get you a knife" walked over & brought me a plastic knife and spoon... Seriously? What would it have taken her, the supervisor" to be decent and cut the toast in half as I ordered it? Why waste a plastic knife & spoon (which I still can't figure out). I just walked away after telling her that a plastic knife really wasn't going to cut the toast! As for my Milk Tea: $6.95 for a medium, watered down cup of tea, that in no way tasted like tea? Had I not been boycotting the coffee place across the street, I'd not have gone to this place.... In fact I'll be not going back. Someone needs to be retrained in customer service.... read more

The slowest staff I have ever seen, takes two of them to make one drink ready! If I'd known I would have never came here wasting my 15 minutes break, and by the time I was next had to leave! read more

Location 4: In Montrose/Glendale, CA, corner of Honolulu and Ocean View. Limited street parking. There are some city-owned lots that you could use. Venue 4: Spacious venue with Indoor and outdoor tables. Typical Coffee Bean setting. Service 4: Polite, efficient and to the point. Or you can skip standing in the order line and order on your Starbucks app! Food 4: Same menu and quality as other Coffee Beans. Cookies, pastries, salads and sandwiches. Prices are reasonable and quality is consistent. Drinks 4: Nice assortment of hot and cold coffee and tea-based beverages. Seasonal specials. Prices are reasonable and quality is consistent. The last word 4: Great place to have a beverage and a snack if you are in the area. Would definitely visit again! read more

The perfect study cafe! - free wifi - free parking in the lot next to it - open late (10pm) - reasonably priced drinks - great service :-) - a plethora of outlets - super spacious with lots of tables - high ceilings to bolster creativity! This is my go-to cafe in the area! It's just too good to gatekeep! I love their unsweetened idea teas or their ice blended original mocha if I'm wanting to treat myself ^^ read more

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creamy lattes sugar vanilla was delish - didn't have that gross aftertaste sugar free sometimes have. yogurt cup with granola/mixed berries was tasty downfall- needs an overhaul- run down inside read more

Amazing customer service from all employees! Especially Nathaly! I always love coming to this Coffeebean because they always make sure that all my drinks and food are made correctly! My experience was phenomenal and I will come back to this location again! read more

Nice big bathrooms that require the code. Located on the corner of a busy shopping street, very easy to get into and out of with two doors. The customer service is nice. Coffee is way more affordable than Starbucks. They also have other stuff like warm foods and bakery. Plenty of seating with a window view to people watch. read more

It's a busy CBTL on the weekends and a decent place to study or meet a friend for coffee during the week. At times it's not the cleanest and outside there are the smokers but I like that's is there. Drinks are made exactly how we would want them. Staff was great the last time we were there! read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Mango Ice Blended drink and Decaf Mocha Latte with Almond Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montrose, California

This is one of only a few neighborhood coffee shops! The crew is always professional in serving food and beverage but the facility itself needs some love! The upholstery is taped up and the floors are a mess - it's not inviting anymore and after years of being a community staple it needs some love read more

Place was nice, it would be better if there was free parking Friendly associates and nice clean environment really helps. read more

The sanitation at this location has become nasty. The bathrooms are downright disgusting! It is clear that the bathrooms have not been cleaned in a long time. There was trash laying around behind the counter too. The health dept definitely needs to stop by here. read more

Amazing! I have been doing homework here for quite a while. The drinks are great and made consistently unlike Starbucks. Service is always friendly. It's a good environment whether you are studying or just hanging out. Nice music as well. read more

It was my first time visiting this location and thankfully I had a kind & thoughtful employee named Nathan giving me the best drink which was the Minty Matcha in honor of St. Paddy's Day. Not only did he prepare the beverage in a great way by making it with less ice, he also allowed me to have the extra amount made in a separate cup adding the Minty Whip Cream! It was so good!! It was just my Birthday and sadly very few wished or did anything for me so this kindness from a stranger was deeply appreciated! I look forward to returning to this location and the Supervisor on that day was also very nice and personable! I wish Coffee Bean would do more Mint flavored drinks! read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Minty Matcha Ice Blended drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montrose, California

We come here super often as it is pretty near our house and the service and drinks never disappoint. The interior, customer service and drinks themselves are all wonderful. The interior of the story is spacious and there are many tables to sit at. They have opened interior seating now, after COVID and it is not very crowded here, unlike the Starbucks across the road. Their cafe is much bigger than Starbucks and I love that about this Coffee Bean. The drinks are all super good, some of the ones that I recommend are the two Ice Blended drinks attached in the photos. The Oreo one is better in my opinion and the one with coffee in it is even better, balancing out the sweetness with the more bitter coffee. Their fruit teas are kinda syrupy though, so it just depends on if you like that or not. Customer service here is great, and we often come here on hot days if we were at the farmers market, to sit in the AC and get a cup of ice water. Love this Coffee Bean, it's one of my go-to shops! read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Ice Blended Chocolate and Ice Blended Oreo Drinks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montrose, California

Great staff ! Great quality ! Comfortable atmosphere! Location is convenient off the freeway , plenty of seating and new seasonal drinks . They are offering BOBA !!! read more

I have not been in a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in some time. On 12/14/23 I was having my tires checked out down the street and decided to treat myself ( and catch up on my reviews). The Montrose location can get packed and loud but today was not one of those days. I was welcomed by the cashier as I walked in, so you know it was a quiet afternoon. I ordered a Tropical Passion iced tea and inquired if they offered a larger size than Regular. Indeed they have 2 larger sizes: a 22 oz. and a 32 oz. I went with the 32 oz and a Lemon Loaf, which CB&T has had on their menu for years. The barista asked if I wanted it heated, (which is the best way to savor the tart taste). The Montrose CB was marvelously clean as well. I would have liked to have a napkin or two tucked in with my bread, but there may be a new county or state ordinance requiring the customer to ask. I know straws need to be requested at many places. At the corner of Honolulu and Ocean View, Starbucks and The Coffee Bean are across from each other. I am not a coffee drinker, and Montrose'a CB&T always has a neighborhood (vs. corporate clone) vibe about it. read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - FlavoredTropical Passion Iced Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montrose, California

drink and food was ok, the little boy in the glasses in the morning has some attitude, and the larger barista was also not too happy to be there read more

This is on corporate. Having to re set and sign into an app I have had for years caused a giant back up of the line. I cannot sign into that account and now likely lost money I had in the account. Won't be back. Store employees are great. They are suffering from this system debaucle. read more

I love this joint. They gladly remade my drink with no hesitation. It is an amazing place for students to come and work together (And take fun quizzes! Haha.) I have met people from all walks of life. Highly recommend. If I could give it six stars, I would. Much love to the staff & friends made along the way. Review crafted by Ingrid H., August A., and Bennett Dey. (Avid Coffee Bean-goers) Much better than drinking from a homeless man's shoe... @Alaska Y. read more

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I really love this place and the ambience is great. Perfect place to go on a hot day like today. My only gripe as of late is that it's filled with lots of LOUD high school and college kids, who love to have loud conversations over studying. Totally fine (and I feel like a grandma saying this LOL) but I couldn't focus/study here and had to leave. Regardless the service is great, and the baristas are kind! read more

Love this place Visiting constantly Very helpful and friendly staff Strongly recommending read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - the coffee bean and tea leaf - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montrose, California

Never open on time or ready for business. Workers are scrambling to put food items away while open ignoring customers. Weekend morning staff the rudest I have seen in service. Today store open hour late. Last weekend chairs still on tables. Time to find people who are happy to have a job read more

Use to be my favorite location till this morning. I purchase from here multiple times a week with no issue and ALWAYS TIPS but between the attitude of some of the younger female employees to this guy that's working now- I'd rather drink coffee from a homeless man's shoe. when the guy who's on register right now is on register- he never has change when I try to order with cash. I don't have my debit card so I literally couldn't get coffee because I have cash... You're telling me that you have been open for hours but don't have any change? Ridiculous. I'd give no stars if I could. Are the employees lazy or incompetent? Can they not make change because they don't want to or don't know how to? Hire new staff The older dude that's like the manager & the girl with the glasses who's like 32 I believe but looks way younger are awesome. They have never given me any issues. It's specifically the younger Hispanic girl who's kinda short & been there awhile who's been super weird & has given me condescending remarks & attitude & been rude & basically the staff that's there now that is lazy and does the bare minimum. read more

I'm a huge fan of their coffee, nothing fancy for me just an Americano. I went recently with a friend; we both ordered the avocado toast, and my friend ordered a foo-foo coffee. We both were extremely disappointed in the avocado toast, while the sourdough was delicious, the "avocado" tasted like a cheap spread from the grocery store that had chilis sprinkled on it, was that to hide the not good taste of the spread? Every place else I've had avocado toast it was real avocado, not a spread. I cannot recommend the avocado toast, but have an Americano, it is delicious. Also, if you are a rewards customer like I'm make sure your rewards are posted to your account, when I ordered last time I didn't use the app ,the clerk ask for my phone number which I provided she said the points would be in my account. Over a week later no updated rewards. read more

I've been coming here once in a while since 2014 and the place hasn't changed then. My new favorite drink is the cookie butter latte. Ugh so good. Might need to get a new drink because im getting tired of the flavor but it's so addicting lol. read more

Must have drink ! Large iced vanilla Americano , Dry, extra ice , caramel drizzle topped of with heavy cream ! You won't regret ! read more

Montrose wouldn't be Montrose without the bean in the center of it ! I've been a loyal member for years now and i always get the best service at this location . . This particular location has wide open windows , with a beautiful view of Montrose . plenty of seating for gatherings or just to go study . Right now they have the horchata cold brew and it's so yummy !!! read more

Love the people. Love the coffee. However, their new incentive's for their customers in the app as it has been promoted by their corporate office is dismal. But try their coffee, it is thousand times better than Starbucks. Thank you guys for what you do. read more

Coffee bean has the best employees , the best ice and best drinks !! Love this particular location ! The young beautiful ladies are always so sweet ! read more

I have been a regular customer for the past few months and I'm in love with this location. My husband and I go with our baby every morning . The staff is always friendly and attentive but Anabel and Kayla always go above and beyond ! Store is always clean and organized. They make us feel special by getting our orders started as soon as we walk inside the store . Thank you and we will continue to visit ! Don't have any negative comments , maybe that the store needs new furniture. read more

This coffee bean is very clean and the drinks are delicious. The atmosphere is very relaxed and very hip. The staff are friendly and they keep this location well maintained. They even have outdoor seating with nice cushioned chairs and you can watch the people walking by. This place has a pretty big parking lot which is shared with multiple businesses. Be mindful of the green parking spots and reserved for Kabob Daddy pick up. I have tried the cold brew and the cookies and cream. The cookies and cream is delicious. If you haven't tried it, you absolutely should. read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Hip seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montrose, California

I'm kind of not happy with this location anymore and I will not come back here at all at about 06:30 walked in and I ordered just tea and young female cashier sent me the other side to grab my tea all employees know me and I always tip them because I I like to kind of make them happy and they take care of me with my tea but this young cashier disappointed me I understand if I have to order something specific I have to get it from pick up side I'll go to Starbucks from tomorrow or other coffee shops but here I did not like when I was treated this way and I'm sorry for the owner or management they need to do something about this this location can lose its customers I'm not spending money where I'm being disrespected by the way those people who she wanted to take care of them I think they were he favorite ones that why she treated me in that why or maybe she is racist I don't go to places as this coffee shop where somebody discriminates people I need to mention that I was coming from Burbank to this location read more

The antidote to the rise of the undead can be found here. And it comes in a variety of serums: lattes, cappuccinos, espressos, and teas. Made any way your innards desire. Hot? Cold? Blended? Or just a plain cup of joe? I heard maples and pumpkins are in right now. Oh the perils of fall! Must resist the 'basic' urge! read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montrose, California

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Great costumer service. Came in today mid day and it was busy system was down, however the employees still were friendly and optimistic regardless of their systematic issues. I was able to still get my drinks and receive uplifting and great service. Thank you to todays staff you all did great! read more

Just want to say thank you very much I haven't time to wait my coffee because my bus should to come right now So I ask that can they did coffee quickly In sorry for people that also wait but I had my coffee after 1 minute So my mood is perfect read more

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Montrose, California