Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

(310) 659-1890

8591 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069 34.0927 -118.379

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COFFEEBEAN.COM

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Last updated 11.14.09

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Coffeehouses, Coffee & Tea Shops, Restaurants

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What People Are Saying About Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

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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.

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The Extras:
Coffee Bean cards--in denominations ranging from $10 to $200--can serve as gift certificates for fellow lovers of caffeinated brews.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Had a great time; service was terrific and the atmosphere very comfortable.”
  2. “Great location!”
  3. “great atmosphere and a great interesting crowd of people at all time.”
  4. “This is a gret chain and this location in particular is great for chillin out and people watching.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “very yummy desserts, and good prices, but give me a starbucks any day!”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “I'm not a real fan of the fancy coffee joints, but I love Coffee Bean.”
  2. “Filled with beautiful people and frozen pick-me-ups, this is a great place to get your weekend coffee fix or to read the paper while waiting for the stars to roll up (it has a certain reputation as a celeb-sighting spot).”
  3. “It's a great place to socialize, people-watch (yes, there are sometimes celebrities), or just read the paper with your morning drink.”
  4. “The staff is very friendly and always gets the drinks right (others I have been to forget specifics, such as NSA or decaf, etc.).”
  5. “This is remarkably like that other chain coffee house - which is to say that it's acceptable product for somewhat acceptable prices.”
  6. “They have great selections for coffe, tea and other beverages.”
  7. “The teas are hit and miss but the coffee hot drinks are great.”
  8. “wasn't always into coffee, and CB makes fabulous tea lattes from fresh loose leaf tea.”
  9. “They have a really tasty peppermint coffee during the holidays as well.”
  10. “The pom-blueberry tea latte is my favorite and in the winter the winter dream tea, truly is a dream.”
  11. “They also have a good variety for non-coffee drinks like the pomegranate/blueberry or malibu dream drinks.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “very yummy desserts, and good prices, but give me a starbucks any day!”
  2. “They have a really tasty peppermint coffee during the holidays as well.”
  3. “wasn't always into coffee, and CB makes fabulous tea lattes from fresh loose leaf tea.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “They have great selections for coffe, tea and other beverages.”
  2. “They also have a good variety for non-coffee drinks like the pomegranate/blueberry or malibu dream drinks.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “It's a great place to socialize, people-watch (yes, there are sometimes celebrities), or just read the paper with your morning drink.”
  2. “Filled with beautiful people and frozen pick-me-ups, this is a great place to get your weekend coffee fix or to read the paper while waiting for the stars to roll up (it has a certain reputation as a celeb-sighting spot).”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “great atmosphere and a great interesting crowd of people at all time.”
  2. “Filled with beautiful people and frozen pick-me-ups, this is a great place to get your weekend coffee fix or to read the paper while waiting for the stars to roll up (it has a certain reputation as a celeb-sighting spot).”
  3. “Yummy eats, pretty people”
  4. “It's a great place to socialize, people-watch (yes, there are sometimes celebrities), or just read the paper with your morning drink.”
  5. “Had a great time; service was terrific and the atmosphere very comfortable.”
  6. “This is a gret chain and this location in particular is great for chillin out and people watching.”
  7. “The staff is very friendly and always gets the drinks right (others I have been to forget specifics, such as NSA or decaf, etc.).”
value
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “This is remarkably like that other chain coffee house - which is to say that it's acceptable product for somewhat acceptable prices.”
  2. “I'm not a huge CB&TL fan for other reasons, but this one opened steps away from my house, so I thought I'd check it out.”
  3. “very yummy desserts, and good prices, but give me a starbucks any day!”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/23/10

Addicted to CBTL

by imfabulous at Citysearch

I boycott Starbucks after trying CBTL. I wasn't always into coffee, and CB makes fabulous tea lattes from fresh loose leaf tea. Every person I have taken to CBTL now knows why SB is a thing of the past. The pom-blueberry tea latte is my favorite and in the winter the winter dream tea, truly is a dream.

The staff will make sure you enjoy it or make you a new one & let you keep the original. The pastries are made fresh and delivered every morning, not bought from a 3rd party vendor like SB.

Also, if you follow CBTL on Facebook, or even sign up for newsletters, they will email you to let you know the quarterly customer appreciation days they have. When they introduce a new flavor, they will offer that drink 100% free between certain hours on a designated day for you to try. Now that is customer love!

  • Pros: Tea Latte's and customer appreciation days
  • Cons: none!!
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/03/09

Good Cold drinks

by foody555 at Citysearch

Great frozen/blended drinks... I like Peet's hot coffee much more... Overpriced..and I hope they recycle all of the plastic in which they serve drinks.

  • Pros: casual hang out
  • Cons: overpriced..could be CLEANER
2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/17/08

Avoid Porter Ranch Ralph's Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

by ragump at Citysearch

I live near the Porter Ranch Ralph's they newly installed a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf I've been there on two occasions I have gone in and requested a regular light drip they have absolutely no idea of what you are talking about I have informed them that Coffee Bean has the following (light, dark, decaf, flavored)

I found it to be much too strong. As a result I've been incapacitated the rest of the day it is not worth the $1.95 I have no intentions of returning back to the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf inside the Porter Ranch Ralph's.

Richard Gump

Porter Ranch, Ca

  • Pros: Convenient
  • Cons: Expensive, Not Worth $1.95
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/13/08

A very good bean.

by abd1350 at Citysearch

I've been to many Coffee Beans, but this one is one of my favorites, if not my top favorite. The staff is very friendly and always gets the drinks right (others I have been to forget specifics, such as NSA or decaf, etc.). There are many places to sit, both inside and outside, which is very accommodating, and the atmosphere is very homey like the editorial noted. I come to this location before work to get my fix, and am always satisfied.

  • Pros: Ambience, Service, Beverage
  • Cons: Parking
4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/12/07

A little better than your average Coffee Bean

by baychick at Citysearch

This Coffee Bean is just like any other in many respects, with its usual decor and drink options - a huge selection of hot and ice-blended coffees and teas. However, this one has a lot of food options, including sandwiches, muffins, pastries, and a large assortment of bagels and cream cheese. Additionally, there is ample seating, and the round outdoor patio boasts umbrellas, a fireplace, and heat lamps for when it's cold. It's a great place to socialize, people-watch (yes, there are sometimes celebrities), or just read the paper with your morning drink.

  • Pros: location, seating, food and drinks
  • Cons: parking, pretty standard (it IS a chain)

The Details on Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Place Categories:

  • very good coffee bean
  • terrific atmosphere
  • good prices
  • great location
  • beautiful people
  • great selections
  • great hot drinks
  • fave ice blended green tea
  • very yummy desserts
  • very friendly staff
  • acceptable product
  • favorite pomblueberry tea latte
  • big chains
  • not huge cbtl fan
  • really tasty peppermint coffee
  • beautiful frozen pickmeups
  • fresh loose leaf tea
  • not famous folks
  • good variety
  • fabulous tea lattes
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