3.5 stars for the coffee, but 4 stars for the convenience, awesome staff, and being an alternative to Starbucks. The Human Bean is a little drive-thru coffee shop offering all your basic customizable coffee, tea, and steamer needs. They also have little sammies and yummy shakes and smoothies, as well as a happy hour with 50% off drinks (I think it's 11:00-1:00, but don't quote me on that). The gals here are so nice, and I love the candied espresso bean they give you with your drink. Because they have a drive-thru on both sides of the shop, they're able to work through their busy lines pretty quickly. The drinks are a little sweet and weak imho, but they're tasty and I like coming here. I do wish they had a veggie sammie, though. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit the Human Bean, but if you live or work in South Reno, it's a good little coffee shop to frequent. read more

I have only ordered one thing from this place and it is the frozen hot chocolate and MAN... is it good! It is the perfect blend of chocolatey goodness and that sweet velvet texture. I will have to try their other drinks next time and see how they match up as well and provide an update. The service there is usually very fast and the baristas are very friendly and I really like that they give you a chocolate covered coffee bean with your order. Don't forget about happy hour: 5-7 PM are $2 16 oz. drink! HOW CAN YOU GO WRONG! Till we meet again, my precious human bean! read more

The Human Bean - Frozen hot chocolate (12 oz)= $3.50 =worth it! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Great drive through coffee. I think it's better than some local shops. Fast order and pick up. They give your a little treat when you order. You can customize the drinks or pick one from the menu. They have other options for none caffein like lovers. They have teas and smoothies. There is a singular table with two seats in front if you want to relax on a good day. They have Windows on both sides for ordering and pick up. Some people park their cars and walk over to the drive up window. That's an option if you don't want to sit in the car. Also, get a little exercise. read more

The Human Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Reno, Nevada

The Best Coffee shop in the West! First tried it in Arizona, we ordered the Java Chip - which is really good btw. Goes well with the Chocolate Coffee bean. The smoothies/protein drinks are all thumbs up for me. I like their app/reward system too; You earn $5 credit for every $55 you spend. Now, currently in Northern Nevada, I'm glad they do have it here in Reno! - The Irish Cream Breve is the new favorite. I do hope they add more stores around the West Coast. read more

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I love this Human Bean location! All the girls are so friendly and quick :) they never disappoint and always have me coming back for more!!! I drive out of my way just to hit up this spot! read more

The Human Bean - Even my water is customized! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Reno, Nevada

This stand has been my go to coffee place for 2 years. Great people, personable and remember your order after regular visits, quick service. And great coffee!!! read more

The Human Bean - The Human Bean, Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Even though the Human Bean is a bit further from my work, and thus requires me to go kind of out of my way, they have become pretty much my go-to coffee spot for my morning commute. It's so nice to have places like this to get coffee, without mountains of food or logoed paraphernalia, and where you can just get your drinks and can carry on about your day. It may just be me, but I think there might be more places like this in general popping up compared to larger coffee shops. Coffee is brewed fresh, and I have never had a really bitter or burnt-tasting cup like I've experienced at larger coffee chains. Menu is of moderate size, but with a very good range of selections, and they usually have a few grab-and-go snacks for sale on the window ledge, too. Prices are much better than some other places, and I relish the fact I can get my morning joe still for only a couple dollars and change. And the service here is great! The staff get your orders up in very quickly and are always cheery and helpful. Plus, the little extra touch with the chocolate-covered coffee beans with your drinks always draws a smile from me. It's the little touches like that which stand out to me. Whether for your commute, or just for an anytime pick-me-up, you certainly cannot go wrong at the Human Bean. read more

So happy this place is right away the corner from my new office! I drove through today for the first time because I needed an afternoon pick me up. The woman at the counter was super delightful. I purchased a small coffee with nondairy creamer and coconut flavor. The sweetness was just right. Love the touch of adding a chocolate bean read more

I absolutely love their coffee. One of their locations is super close to my job so I always end up stopping by before work (I should probably NOT go everyday but I can't help it.) Usually I get their protein drink with coffee or their Irish Creme Breve which are ALWAYS amazing but this time I asked them for a suggestion to try something new. I told them I wanted a type of iced coffee that was sweet and she made me a Snowy Iced mocha. I think that's what she said but it was great. It tasted like a Carmel iced coffee with a hint of soooomething I can't quite put my finger on but it taste like heaven. Highly recommend! read more

The Human Bean - Snowy iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Seriously outstanding. I'm not much of a coffee drinker so it needs to be sweet and iced for me to enjoy it. Their Granita Java Chip blend had a phenomenal texture and was absolutely amazing. They are always quick but get your order right the first time. read more

The Human Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Ok I am more than happy to make this my first review of the new year. This location is about 3/4 of a mile from where I work and it's now my go to coffee shop.m for one reason alone, I'll tell you why.... at the end. I'm not a latte or cappuccino drinker I like simple black coffee with cream and sugar. I love that they serve muffins from My Favorite Muffin because they are delicious and my favorite. The breakfast sandwiches are amazing I always get the sausage and cheese very tasty. But out of all this I have to say the service is without a doubt the best thing. I drove by today and was helped by Jocelyn (hope I spelled it right) and she had the friendliest personality and chatted with me enough to make me feel really welcome even as she was busy and helping more than one person. The service will keep me returning over and over. Thank you Human Bean read more

Lots of coffee places in this town. I have to give The Human Bean 5 stars because of their consistency. Consistently great coffee and great service. Most recently I was served by an employee named Cameron at the Longley/S McCarran location. The friendly service she was provided exceeded my expectations. Super welcoming and super friendly and never stopped smiling. She made me feel valued as a customer. If you ask me, this place is a hidden gem and I highly recommend them. Thanks for the great experience, I'll be back! read more

Cutest, yummiest, and friendliest! I love that they have different size choices, Seasonal specials, and to top it off, fanciest lid for hot drinks! read more

The Human Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I used to work in South Reno and had HB twice a week. I love the iced snowy mocha. Today I stopped in and got one for me and a peppermint mocha for my hairstylist. Mine was great but you'll have to go down to the Double Diamond Great Clips and ask Erica how hers was. I wish you would open a location up near MacCarran and Mae Aanne. We have no drive thru coffee options and nothing as good as Human Bean up here. read more

Human Bean... Let's start there. Five stars for an epic pun. You all know how much I love puns! This one happens to have a lot of truth to it though because lets face it, none of us are human until we've ingested that precious bean in the morning, and that transformation occurs again sometime in the afternoon too! And that's exactly what brought me to the Human Bean today. I had just spent the afternoon stocking up on swag in my storage unit and needed something cool and caffeinated to carry me through the day. I had received a mailer for this little drive thru coffee stand and, knowing it was on my way home, I stopped in to get my fix. The building was very clean, and I loved the fact the window was merchandised with a cute basket of branded cups and a clean and easy to read menu board. The staff was very friendly and helped me pick out an iced Mexican mocha, and she even put less of the sweet flavoring in to get me a richer coffee experience. I got a 20 oz drink and it was also nice to see that they actually put more coffee in larger drinks vs. just fill the cup up with milk at some others. The drink hit the spot and the experience was fast and efficient. It was actually my first time going thru a drive thru coffee kiosk type shop, and I think I'd gladly do it again in the future. read more

Very cute little drive through coffee shop with amazing dirty chai lates and pastries! The staff is very friendly, accommodating and quick. All of the ingredients they use are very high quality. I would recommend this coffee shop to anyone looking for a nice warm beverage and quick breakfast! read more

A drive through coffee place right by the hiking trail (http://www.yelp.com/biz/huffaker-park-and-mountain-trail-reno )? Excellent! Lids that close and prevent your precious drink from spilling? - Brilliant! Service with a smile and coffee drinks that warm the soul? - Worth making the trip! read more

The Human Bean - Coolest lid EVER! The lever at the top keeps it closed until you want a drink. Brilliant! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Similar to my beloved Dutch Bros, a drive through caffeine vendor. The girls working are similarly attractive though not as uber friendly. Their specialty hazelnut coffee is quite good. They also give out a chocolate covered coffee bean with the order. The whole poor coffee convenience thing is being turned on it's head as now you can get better coffee from a kiosk than some cafe's now read more

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There are so many things I love about The Human Bean, that I don't know where to begin! The cute little hut with two windows for quicker drive-up service. The simple menu with reasonable prices. The smiling faces from the various servers I meet, depending on the day. The delicious drinks made with so many options; hot, iced, blended; choices of soy, rice, almond, or regular milk; 8, 12, 16, or 20oz; and all kinds of flavors, many with sugar-free options. And they all come with a chocolate covered espresso bean! They offer a customer loyalty punch card, buy 10 get the 11th free (up to 20oz)! They do specials from triple punch Tuesdays every other Tuesday when you say the secret phrase (they post it on Facebook), double punch Wednesdays, Happy Hours from 5-9pm when all 16oz beverages are just $2 each! They offer oatmeal and pastries throughout the day. They participate in causes and within the community, like supporting breast cancer research, the Local Food Bank, and Earth Day! Also, keep an eye out for their gift card specials when you can get bonus bucks with your gc purchase. What's not to love? Only that they're not on every corner of town! :P read more

Worst coffee shop in town.. Poor service, very rude young lady working. She was yelling at an employee right in front of us. Left me feeling very bad, and no longer wanted my coffee. Very unprofessional. I'll get my coffee anywhere but this place, and I'll ask my family and friends to do the same. Not even very good tasting coffee, taste burnt. Two thumbs down. read more

I wish that they had a cafe inside where you could sit and enjoy your coffee. But, it is only a drive thru, which can be nice on your way to work. They give you a little chocolate-covered espresso bean with your beverage. That was a delicious edition to my coffee. I ended up ordering an iced coffee since it was a nice day outside. The coffee was a little bit on the weaker side, but was smooth. I added pumpkin sauce to my coffee to give it some flavor. My friend ordered a chai and really enjoyed it. If I am in the South Reno area and wanted a caffeine pick me up while running errands, I would come back :) read more

Its such a bummer how they only have human bean in South Reno, but its always a must for me to go whenever I'm in the area. I love anything sweet & coffee combined, so I usually get a java frappe, frozen hot chocolate smoothie, or a pumpkin latte if its in season. I recommend trying this place out! read more

The Human Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Reno, Nevada

My partner and I have been coming here for a long time, and the staff have always been absolutely wonderful to us! Between all manner of different combinations of drinks to try and enjoy and prices that simply cannot be beat this is hands down my favorite coffee place! Every new person I bring by or talk to about this Human Bean finds similar affinity for their variety, their friendliness and their efficiency! They will always be my first choice for the morning pitstops, the afternoon refreshers and the occasional evening kickstarters! read more

The Zucchini muffin from My favorite Muffin was delish and so warm and I don't know where they got these amazing Bagels but the are also Devine and warm and soft in the middle - very fresh. I ordered a Chai smoothie but I tasted no Chai at all. Will give them a 2nd chance though. Ordered on Doordash and it took over an hour and I am barely a mile away. That was a bit dissapointing, maybe should find another delivery service. I will defintely stop in when driving by too :-) read more

I love starting my morning here. Not only do they make my favorite coffee ever (iced vanilla latte with oat milk... even in the winter), but the team is so ridiculously nice and hard working that it sets the mood for the rest of my day. Compared to other coffee places in town, there's always a genuine care and compassion behind their daily conversations with their customers and you can tell how focused they are on getting through the line as efficiently, yet personably as they possibly can. read more

After my first taste I was totally hooked! Reminds me a lot of Dutch Bros (which I also LOVE)! I love the caramel mocha and the kids cocoa with whip cream is my daughters favorite. They are friendly, quick, and affordable! The cherry on top? Every coffee comes with a delicious chocolate coffee bean! read more

The Human Bean - Baby girl loved the hot chocolate! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Every time I'm in Reno, no matter what part, I stop here! Coffee is amazing! Their is a variety of drinks to choose from on the menu and they have drinks for kids! I especially love the chocolate covered coffee bean that comes with my drink. I recommend giving them a try! read more

This coffee shop is great! (Better than Starbucks & Dutch bros in my opinion) the caramel granita & snow mocha are my go to. Staff is very friendly too! They have so much to choose from at a reasonable price read more

Great selection of coffee and non-coffee drinks. The baristas are very friendly and helpful. We had a fruit smoothie and the Mexi Moca. The coffee was hot like I like it. A great place to go. read more

The Human Bean is definitely a change from your normal Starbucks. It offers a variety of choices from coffee to refreshers. It's definitely worth trying, but some of its locations can be hard to find or can be in inconvenient spots. Other then that it's a solid place to get your coffee. Would recommend to anyone needing a pick me up! read more

This location was my very first time coming to a Human Bean & it was soooo amazing! Highly recommend, I ordered a snowy and yum! Never going to order anything but this drink because it was amazing! My favorite part of going to a Human Bean is the bean they put on top of your drink, it is delicious! Thank you to the friendly baristas at this location! Highly recommend! read more

I have a lot of friends that love coming here, so I was excited because it's really close to my house. Unfortunately 4 out of the 6 times I've gone there they've messed up my drink order because they don't write the order down! I'm lactose intolerant and they keep giving me regular milk instead of soy even though I say my order very clearly. I'm sick of dealing with such difficult baristas, no matter how nice they are, and doubt I will ever come here again. read more

This place is the vein of my existence! The coffee and teas are all delicious and fresh! I don't get a terrible sugar and caffeine crash from their drinks. All of the workers are so polite! We just love coming here. read more

Nice people. This is a drive thru. We are out of town-ers from the Bay Area in California. We got lost. Google maps took us in a neighborhood for some reason and then later we found it. I got the hazelnut mocha iced coffee. Not overly sweet like most mochas are. My husband got the pina colada. Really good. read more

The Human Bean - Iced hazelnut mocha. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Went here for the very first time ever today and let me just say, I don't know what was better- the service or the food. The young lady working the drive through had the type of customer service you'd receive at a four seasons. She was the sweetest gal and she KNEW HER BUSINESS. We got a raspberry Italian soda, the pepper jack and sausage bfast sandwich and the Swiss/ Canadian bacon sandwich and it was probably the best bfast sammies we've ever had. This place should be as popular and accessible as Starbucks we need more of them everywhere. No one will be disappointed in giving this place a try. read more

Oh yuck! I just watched your barista make a drink, touch a customers phone, hand them a straw and then without cleaning her hands make ours and touch payment. That's unsanitary even without COVID. read more

I get coffee from this location frequently. The customer service is excellent and the girls are very friendly. I go out of my way to get drinks from this location. read more

I found The Human Bean to have taken the pledge To Leave No Veteran Behind. They are adequate with their product. They are above-average with customer service. They are a Veteran-Friendly business with a Veterans / Military Discount. They are accommodating to we elderly and disabled Veterans for our Special-Needs due to our military service connected disabled disabilities, especially in their adhering to the ADA laws about us bringing our service dog into the place. read more

My fiancé are visiting close friends from California & we're craving something sweet, yet something coffee-y that wasn't a large chain that we could grab at home, and we spotted this cute little place & had to pull in. While my regular order at any coffee shop is an Americano, yet their Granita's looked too good to pass up! My fiancé ordered a Pina Colada Italian Soda with Whip Cream. The best Italian Soda & Granita we have ever had. The service here is more than incredible. The drinks are very reasonably priced and worth every single penny. Never wanted them to end!! Our pups even got a treat, which they were over the moon to accept from the wonderful barista! If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would in a heartbeat! Will be stopping by here every time we come visit! read more

These girls are always SO polite and they work their tails off! I have only been getting coffee here since October, but I have to say I LOVE coming here! They are right down the street from my work which is super convenient. The drip coffee is wonderful, not too acidic or too strong in taste. I was recently recommended the Mate Latte, oh my goodness, it was SO delicious. I love the option to walk up to the window if I don't have time to wait in line and not to mention paying through the app is so much easier! Especially keeping track of the rewards! Thank you girls for everything you do!! read more