Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

STILL CLOSED…
There was a fire here awhile ago that closed the store temporarily. Then the shopping complex decided to have a whole remodel of the parking lots & exteriors of the buildings, so they haven’t reopened yet. I’m anxious for reopening & will update when the store does finally reopen!

CLOSED?
I was there 7÷6÷13 and the windows were all taped up and store appears closed. I am hoping that it’s temporary but not sure…

I say the best Starbucks around. I’m there at 5am and my coffee is on the counter ready. Nice since I’m not awake yet. Love it

Came here to study because it was rumored to be a good study spot, but it looks like its closed… PERMANENTLY. Resorted to Starbucks across the street.

I live around the corner and it’s so very convenient.
I was introduced to English Breakfast tea Latte by my friend about 2 years ago (She ruined me (j/​k)).
I wasn’t a big coffee person until a year ago. My work made me a coffee person, I used to never drink coffee before my current work, now a days, I drink at least one coffee per day.
Any how, I got side tracked but I was and still am total tea person.
When it’s cold or gloomy out English breakfast tea latte calls my name. I call it ahead and I go grab it either through drive thru or go in. Saves time so I could sleep in even for couple minute longer. (If you read my profile. you know me and my sleep.)
Today is so cloudy I want English breakfast tea latte NOW!!! but so sad that they don’t have it anywhere near my work so… Starbucks will do… until I get home and then I will go grab some… YaY!!!
Also I hate foam so I usually get it without foam.
Also their large is cheaper than Starbucks Venti.

Their iced coffee is amazing… way better than Starbucks (not that Starbucks is the be-​all or end-​all of coffee-​ness by any means). I like that they have their simple syrup (housemade) out with the milk and creamer so you can add as much as you want. That is always the sign of a good coffee shop that understand the chemistry of coffee. They also have a good low-​cal blended mocha and a pumpkin frappé that tastes like straight up pumpkin pie.

Pricey but they have my favorite frap!
Try the Ultimate Caramel Ice Blended — once you try this, you will never go back to starbucks for the same drink!
I reloaded my card for $ 25 and got a free drink — any drink, any size, any fix-​ins!
Got 2 drinks made in about a minute.
I will be back!

I live this place, people are so friendly and everyone knows what drink I like, how I like it, and is usually done by the time I pay! Unlike other coffee places, they don’t give me rotten looks when I ask for extra ice, and whole milk.
Btw the manager Sarah rocks, as well as all the awesome employees, they understand my need when I ask for extra ice :)

I’m sitting in my office doing some paperwork and all of a sudden I’m craving Coffee Bean. It’s too damn bad there are none close by so I figure why not write a review.
I am not a coffee drinker and it makes me so happy that they cater to noncoffee-​drinkers. I switch off b/​w their blended Pure Chocolate/​Vanilla/​Hazelnut and all three hit the spot when you got a craving, obviously!
They also have a great selection of tasty pastries that go well with whatever beverage you order. I especially like thier PB Chocolate coffee– a snickerdoodle with a big fat Reeses Pieces candy in the middle.
I would say I’m more apt to going here than to an SBux.
But then again, it’s just my opinion.

Great coffee at a good price and the service was excellent ! They gave several samples to taste so I could decide. Finally I ordered the coffee of the day and it was excellent. Refills only 75 cents! Off to the side of a strip mall (Kohl’s) but well worth finding.

I love coffee bean, while I wish they had better atmosphere their coffee is good. There is always great service at this coffee bean, and the wait staff usually remembers you and they always say hi when you enter.
Their coffee is not that overly burnt crap you get at Starbucks, and the powders they use taste awesome. While they don’t have sugar free products, their «no sugar added» products take the calories down without making it taste like garbage.
Try a no sugar added regular vanilla latte over ice, I get them all the time!

Absolutely amazing. I was impressed, this was my first time trying Coffee bean and I am happy I did. My Chai latte was beyond perfect and it was HOT. Which Starbucks really lack when they make my chai soy latte.
The service was fast and the ladies were really nice.
Not a convenient location for me but this will be my go to place when I crave for a soy chai latte.

So surrounding this Coffee Bean is like 2 starbucks… Really Starbucks? Is that necessary?
Coffee bean is near Vons, CVS, Hall Mark and Kohls. Perfect for a day of shopping. The people are really nice there and the customers LOVE it. It is a little small but thats ok — just make note of that. There is an outside patio that you can leave your dogs at.

Starbucks for their coffee drinks, CB&TL for their tea drinks and tea lattes!
They have a nice selection of tea flavors. My current fave is the Iced Japanese Cherry Tea Latte. Green tea with a hint of cherry flavor not the gross medicine cherry either. It’s lovely cherry flavor together with their vanilla powder, so good!
I tried two of their pastries as well the lemon bar and red velvet cupcake. It was alright borderline bleh.

Coffee Bean is hands down the best coffee aside from Philz here in the bay. I like this location a lot because it is close by (sort of) and the service is great. They great us as soon as we walk in, even if we’re 20 paces away!
I always get the hazelnut ice blended… yum

I’m not much of a coffee drinker (IE I don’t drink coffee), but I do love a good tea. The Swedish Berries and Tropical Passion are both good. Haven’t found a green tea I’ve liked yet, but only tried two (Strawberries N Cream, and regular). The staff is friendly and patient though, and will let you try something if you ask. A couple times ago they walked around with free (full) drinks for people to try which was cool.
I primarily come here for studying though, since I tend to prefer the Asian milk teas anyway. 4 out of 5 times this is a great, quiet, comfortable study environment, which includes free wifi. On that 5^th time you may run into a large group at the couches that is «being social.» (Can’t they see nerds are at work?) Not a deal breaker, just bring headphones. Over all feels a lot better set up for studying than an average Starbucks.
BTW, there is no drive thru, as a few reviews state, unless you want to drive through the store itself in your car (presumably frowned upon).

Yum, I love Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Even though this place is a few miles from where I live, I always make the effort to come here for coffee. Coming here is like treating myself to a reward that I don’t deserve; the drinks are like like forbidden fruit.
I like to come here to study because it’s cozy and relaxing. If you’re not studying, it’s nice to come here to enjoy a cup of coffee and people watch or read. Lots of interesting people come here, so you might find yourself engaged in an entertaining conversation. I also like the music they play here because it creates a very calming atmosphere… so calming that I sometimes fall asleep. Whoops, hope I didn’t snore and that there’s no drool on my face.
I normally order the vanilla soy latte. SO DEELISSH. I’ve also tried the chai tea latte, but found it to be too sweet for me. When it’s hot, I like to get the ice blended white mocha because it’s cold and refreshing. Yum. The baristas here always so friendly and welcoming – I love it! Extra tip for you :)

Wow I’ve never gone against the grain so much for a business but it must be done. I’m amazed at the rating here after my experience…
Look, I am no coffee-​snob by any means… but I know the difference between a well-​made coffee beverage and a bad one.
the other day I felt like maybe I had transformed into the bug villain from Men in Black… maybe I missed myself saying «Mooore SUGAR» with my mouth crooked and eyes popping out of my head.
But I’m pretty sure that never happened.
Somehow my vanilla latte came out beyond edible (drinkable?). It was at a level of sweetness that should not be consumed by any person… and tasted burnt. If I was that barista, I would have been embarrassed to serve that. seriously. i literally said out loud to my sister «Wow, this is the worst latte I have ever had.» And due to that, actually drove back across to ask them to make it with half the syrup.
Turns out they don’t even use syrup! I was told the standard vanilla latte is 1 ½ scoops. SCOOPS? I don’t even get that and am fairly surprised since I thought Coffee Bean had some cool points over Starbucks. Do they all do that? I recall hearing the term «shot» with flavors…
So I get a new cup with ¾ scoop and… drum roll… still sweet as F* as I get ½ way through it. And I poured it down my kitchen sink.
FAIL.
Bummer b/​c this coffee place is right up the hill from me :(At least this was on a gift card… and I know other Coffee Beans do a good job so I’ll go elsewhere with my remaining balance.

Please come to the NorthEast. There are plenty of He-​Brews here, so they’ll obviously worship you.
I’ll keep you warm. You can be little spoon. The winter’s are fun. We need you out here to give us energy to build those exciting snowpeople that you only see on TV on the left side of things.
We’ll appreciate you and wont poke fun at your name like StarBucks.
Like the great Talib Café said, I need you just to get by. Move out to The City… please?

This Coffee Bean seriously rocks, it’s one of the best that I have been to.
I just moved here from Orange County, and at first I was distraught because there aren’t as many Coffee Beans here in SD as there are in OC. I almost had nightmares imagining that I might actually have to go to Starbucks instead of my beloved Bean. Finally, I discovered this gem. Although it is several miles from my place, I make the trek here every day for the great service and quality of Coffee Bean.
The best part about this Bean is the staff. They knew my name and my favorite orders within a few days. Most Coffee Bean stores have good service, but this one has the best I have been to. Drinks are awesome here too, of course.