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829 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica,
CA
90401
34.0224
-118.4942
Neighborhoods: Mid-City, West LA
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Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Last updated 7.21.09
What People Are Saying About Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Editor
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Citysearch
In Short – Honey-colored oak and leaded glass give a homey touch to this California-based chain of specialty coffeehouses. Commonly referred to as the Bean, this purveyor of high-end blends--from dark roasts to oolongs--built its reputation on the international scope of its seasonal bean offerings (originating from Yemen to Hawaii) and a highly diversified selection of teas. Pastries encourage patrons to sit; espresso makers, French presses and coffee grinders let folks bring it home.
11/21/06
Decent coffee, excellent location!
by dmenkes at Citysearch
There's a lovely fireplace out front where couples cuddle and students tap away on their laptops in silouette. The drinks themselves have been very good if not entirely consistent (sometimes my chai latte is thick and sugary, other times it's thinner and too flat). The atmosphere's the real reason to come here.
11/18/06
firepit makes this a good non-bar nightspot
by rudette at Citysearch
The coffee and goodies are just the same as other coffee beans. The interior may be a little cleaner and have more windows than most. But the real draw is the fire pit on the patio outside, which gives the place a much more social feeling. It's nice to have a bit of life at night in an otherwise sleepy area.
06/12/04
Cosy but Noisy
by anichka53 at Citysearch
It's very small but the firepit thing outside is very cosy, although its always crowded. It's open later than most places are. The staff is very friendly although I usually end up waiting quite a while for my drink. The drinks are just like all other Coffee Beans . Try the Strawberry Creme tea. It tastes heavenly!
- Pros: Good parking, Friendly, Firepit
- Cons: , Long wait, Small
The Details on Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Extras:
Coffee Bean cards--in denominations ranging from $10 to $200--can serve as gift certificates for fellow lovers of caffeinated brews.
