The atmosphere is hip and laid back! Nice place on the corner of the street. Walked in and immediately we were greeted and given time to look at the menu which is on the wall. They have plenty to choose from such as sandwiches, parfaits, muffins and more. I got a parfait I wasn't to hungry and a peppermint holiday special coffee. It was amazing! The employees were very friendly and welcoming. I can't wait to return and try one of their breakfast burritos Really like this place and I highly recommend it! read more

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Cute shop, kind staff, ethical trade for coffee beans, and good tasting coffee and treats. They have a great spot to sit outside and people watch in downtown Macon after you've ordered. Recommend this being your spot for coffee! read more

Z Beans Coffee - Cotton Ave. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Macon, Georgia

Let me start off with this one of the only coffee shops open on a Sunday which is local to Macon. The service was spectacular! The guy making the food was so kind and accommodating as we had dietary restrictions. The place is cute. The food overall was ok. They premade most of their food items which I didn't love. The coffee was good. Overall good if you want to try a local coffee shop. read more

Such a great experience. Once I finally made my trek to the right address, I was immediately welcomed by a somewhat quaint establishment. Felt very homey and lively at the same time. Like family. I went during the cherry blossom festival to get some work done before enjoying the festivities and I must say the staff handled the heavy crowd splendidly! I enjoyed my typical Hot Caramel Latte - absolutely loved the taste of their espresso beans. Great flavor. Restrooms were clean as well. read more

We dropped in here after running a race on Labor Day. Very quaint coffee place in the heart of Macon. This location is surprisingly larger inside than the outside suggests. Street parking is pretty much the main option and be prepared to pay for parking (except on Sundays and city holidays). They have 1-2 tables outside and plenty of seating inside (comfy, ledge, family tables). I don't they were expecting a lot of people but the long line went by fast enough. Staff was very friendly! The menu consisted of very light food: sandwiches, croissants, bowls, burritos and salads. I grabbed a cold brew caramel latte from their fridge (house made) and ordered a croissant (turkey, Brie, apple). The cold brew was really good, certainly recommend it! My croissant was meh. I guess I was expecting the flavors to pop out but it really was more or less something you'd pick up in the frozen section of a store and nuke. Wouldn't recommend the croissant but wish I had just tried a bowl instead. The atmosphere is decent here, and the coffee is good. If they could freshen up their sandwich prep, it would certainly give them a boost. 2.5 rounded up to a 3 for this visit. read more

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I came here to do some work over a coffee and then grab lunch. The menu lists six possible sandwiches, which, according to the menu, can be ordered á la carte or in a lunch combo. I asked for the Brie, Apple, and Turkey sandwich, but they were out of apples and only had apple butter. So I asked for the chicken salad croissant, but they didn't have any croissants yet. So I went for the ham and cheese sandwich on a baguette, which is made off site, but which was available. I asked for the combo but was told the combo wasn't available with the ham and cheese sandwich. They heated it up, but it didn't get a toasty crunch. Finally, I didn't get it on a plate, but in a bag and had not been asked if I wanted it for dine-in or to go. After all of that, the sandwich itself was decently tasty. The coffee -- I got the medium roast -- was smoothe and delicious, the ambiance was nice, and the prices were good. The staff was friendly and courteous. The wifi signal was good. Overall, I was disappointed in this visit, but hope that the more egregious problems were a fluke. read more

Zbeans has been my favorite coffee from its beginning. Ordinary coffee needs cream and two sugars but I drink this coffee black because of its exceptional flavor. The cinnamon rolls are an additional draw. Also, there is service with a smile which is always appreciated. read more

Macon isn't the nicest city, and I was a little surprised to find this shop. The coffee was good, the inside of the shop was welcoming, and the service was quick and pleasant. If you find yourself in downtown Macon (for reasons I cannot fathom) check out this spot. It's like a watering whole in a desert oasis. read more

Great coffee and good food with a great mission. Would highly recommend stopping in to learn more about the origin story and pick up some beans read more

Super helpful staff and the coffee was great we got the Iced Butter beer latte and a honey cinnamon latte perfect blend of flavor and coffee. We also got the Southern Special (brisket, egg and cheese croissant) they we good little dry. read more

Z Beans Coffee - Cotton Ave. - Brisket Croissant Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Macon, Georgia

Z Beans has locations in Downtown Macon and Mercer Village. I frequent the downtown store near during the week and the Mercer Village shop on weekends. Both locations are great. Coffee is consistently good. Staff is always super friendly! Owner is local, and his business has an endearing backstory. The menu extends beyond coffee, so you can order lunch sandwiches, pastries, or smoothies. I have no complaints, and I'll continue to buy Z Beans coffee. read more

Z Beans Coffee - Cotton Ave. - Bowl -- egg, cheese, turkey, spinach, tomato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Macon, Georgia

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Came to get a zoom call in one afternoon around 3 and was immediately greeted when I came through the door. I just had an iced tea but the barista was so friendly. Wifi was reliable and atmosphere was very calm and great for working. Parked right down the street with no issue. read more

Great little coffee spot downtown. Walkable from most business locations nearby. Great coffee and sandwich. I enjoyed the egg, bacon and cheese croissant read more

Love the atmosphere and supporting small local businesses. Good selection. They have the best Chai Latte I have ever had. read more

Z Beans Coffee - Cotton Ave. - Best Chai Latte I have ever had! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Macon, Georgia

This is my first time visiting z beans and my last as I have been waiting for 45 minutes for a latte and a sandwich. They just call out orders, not names or numbers so you have to pay attention during your long wait. Horrible system and horrible service. The product might be good, but after 50 minutes, is it worth it? read more

Hilariously bad food, mediocre coffee priced far above its worth, wouldn't recommend even in a pinch. You are better off going to QuikTrip. I was the unfortunate sucker who bought a "breakfast burrito" at Z Beans... it was a microwaved tortilla with a pitiful helping of eggs, a packet of hot sauce, and bacon bits that cost me like $5.25 before tax. About the size of one of those small halloween sized snickers bars. The only thing impressive about it was that it was some how totally limp and rock hard at the same time. Truly a remarkable feat. read more

This place has AMAZING breakfast sandwiches. It's rare to find places where you can get a sausage, egg, and cheese on a warm, crumbly biscuit. I *highly* recommend it. So far, it's my favorite breakfast sandwich in the area. The only downfall of my order was the drip coffee. It was not full-bodied or strong, but rather watery and tasted nearly burnt. I probably only drank half of it, then threw the rest away. A bit disappointing. read more

First impression - dirty! Display case was filthy. Floor was filthy. The person taking our order didn't greet us, just stood there looking at us when we walked up to order. I said, "Good morning, how are you?" No smile, she just replied, "Fine". Out of gluten free bread. This was at 7:30am, should have been clean. Sad!!! read more

The service was good and the atmosphere is OK, better than the one in Warner Robins. We have eaten breakfast at both locations more than once. We gave them a second chance since the first visit at both locations was soon after they opened. Here's the assessment, applies to both locations. The coffee and other beverages are good. The breakfast sandwiches are OK, but don't get a bagel. The bagels seam like something you would get from the freezer section of a grocery store. The other baked goods are marginal, some aren't really what they profess to be, the scones are just flat muffins. If this place wants to be my go to coffee shop, they have some work to do. read more

Z Beans supports local farmers in Ecuador. In the coffee shop, you can see pictures of the farmers they support and see their names. I like knowing I am supporting small farmers. The coffee is really good too. Great story of entrepreneurship and supporting local business. read more

I want to love this place so much. But it takes FOREVER to get orders in sometimes. I did an online order, waited 45 minutes to go pick it up and still stood around the store for another 15-20 minutes for my order. Some investment in a bigger/more efficient food prep area would be awesome for this location. read more

Coffee is great and the apple fritter is our favorite! I'd like to try their chocolate sauce.

Good coffee, amazing aromas, lots of variety with friendly staff. Not a huge wait. Hometown atmosphere.

Z Beans is a great addition to Macon, Ga. They are ethically sourcing their beans and brewing them downtown. Their 2 shops offer a nice environment and their coffee is excellent. I enjoy their dark roast, Cappuccino, and teas, especially the hibiscus berry. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Z Beans Coffee - Cotton Ave. - Hibiscus berry iced tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Macon, Georgia

Not much of a coffee drinker but I like chai tea and have tried several of the specialty drinks offered by ZBeans. All have been very good. The baristas have always been friendly and knowledgeable. The back story of the company is inspiring and they actually have a working relationship with all of the farmers from whom they buy coffee and chocolate. Both locations in Macon are great. The chicken salad is really good!! You should check them out! read more

Coffee was low quality. Very sugary and very weak. Also there was no music in the shop. This was surprising considering the nice atmosphere. Maybe we caught the shop on a bad day. read more

My husband and I have been going to Z Beans for awhile each Sunday. Up until two weeks ago, service has been great. Last week, we requested the special that was advertised on the chalkboard outside. It makes it sound like any 16 oz drink is available with this special. After we ordered and they rang up the price, which was significantly more than the advertised special, we asked why they didn't apply the special. They said it only applied to drip coffee and not to other types of drinks. This week, I ordered a 12 oz cappuccino and a danish. The gal at the register started getting a 20 oz cup. I said that looked like it might be a different size than what I ordered. After she rang my order up, it only came to the price of the coffee. I reminded her about the danish. She then muttered under her breath that I didn't order one. But I DID. I've done customer service. I get having things on my mind and being distracted. I've made mistakes in orders. I've had people that annoyed me for no particular reason or just rubbed me the wrong way. Really, I get it. There are days I didn't want to be at work and everything just irritated me. But the people you're serving ARE still paying customers. Sometimes you just have to paste on a smile and fake the positive vibes. I've really enjoyed going to Z Beans in the past. But if I'm paying $7 for coffee and pastry, I don't want a snippy attitude from a barista. But the coffee is still great. read more

Z Beans Coffee - Cotton Ave. - Sign demonstrating special - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Macon, Georgia

The BEST coffee I have ever had!! And I have tried them ALL from Starbucks, Seattle's Best, Black Rifle, etc etc etc. I found ZBeans online, read the story of Shane began ZBeans and decided to try it because of where the beans come from, which makes it a superior coffee. This is now the ONLY coffee I drink - I order my subscription delivered to where I live in TEXAS. Customer service is great. I am so happy to see how the company has grown and opened shops in Georgia and see that now they have a more in Alabama and Florida. When I visit family in Georgia again I plan to visit one of the shops! I tried all the coffees and decided my favorite is Milton Rivadeneira's and also Caffe Marie's. I also order the decaf which tastes great when I must cut down on caffeine. Give it a try!! read more

Local coffee shop with friendly staff and a lovely backstory. I was visiting Macon from out of town and looking for a healthy breakfast when I stumbled upon this coffee shop. Enjoyed an açaí bowl and cappuccino (it was made correctly unlike some chain stores that serve lattes as cappuccinos) read more

Great place to get an early snack and great coffee. We were in town for American Idol and found this sweet spot for coffee. Great job guys.

Great staff and extremely helpful, their lavender/vanilla iced cappuccino was super delicious! Not from Georgia but wish we had Z Beans in FLORIDA. read more

Coffee was good, but food was horrible. Ordered a turkey, apple, Brie croissant and it arrived flattened with maybe two thin slices of turkey and no apple. Will come for coffee, but not for the food. read more

This California girl LOVES Z Beans coffee. We order in bulk so we always have it on hand. The taste is smooth and delicious. I love we are helping farmers in Ecuador. It's a win, win ! read more

The food and coffee is good, but the service is slow as hell. I cannot wait over 15 mins just to order and receive a breakfast sandwich when the line is less than 10 people, at max. read more

Grabbed a quick breakfast here, great sandwiches, good coffee, and very friendly staff!

We were passing through this town on the way to Atlanta and stumbled across this great coffee shop. Excellent coffee and friendly staff! Would definitely recommend stopping in for a latte. read more