Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

A family-run empire of cafe-shops that's been brewing caffeinated beverages since 1963.

by Contributor at 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.

07/13/07

Mocha mudslide

by kayahkauskhuro at Citysearch

The coffee extract tastes like mud. Mocha mudslide tastes like mud! These people don't use syrup they use a disgusting powder. It's like fat powder. They are NOT kosher BTW.

• Pros: The service, the people that can put up with minimum wage and put up with their tips being stolen.
• Cons: The Vanilla powder is like solid fat in a powder form, the no sugar added powder can be used to make a kegel bomb.

06/03/07

consistent, friendly, good!

by paulhwermer at Citysearch

As good a cappuccino as I've had anywhere in the US - and consistently good, from all of the barristas who've served me - which makes CB&TL (at least this location) unique among chains.

(Note to Peet's fans - CB&TL is a lighter roast than Peet's uses - de gustibus, etc.)

09/13/05

Best Coffeehouse Chain in the World!

by buny71 at Citysearch

This place knows coffee! It has it all...great products, atmosphere, well-trained staff, and attitude! My only complaint is that they don't have more locations. There are two in SF now. The other is on Market St. Their chocolate and vanilla powders are what set their flavored drinks apart from the rest.

• Pros: Great Value, Fast Service, Best Coffee
• Cons: Trashcans overflowing, Parking sucks, Can be crowded

11/01/02

Ice Blendeds

by LauraR at Citysearch

Their ice blended drinks are to die for! No other coffee company even can compare to theirs to these. Delicious!!

10/14/02

Trendy and Laid back

by coffeemeister at Citysearch

I admit, I was one of those pretentious kind that always hung at the local Starbucks, but no more!

The Coffe Bean location at Filmore and Sacramento is very busy because of both streets having a local bus stop. Its very interesting just drinking some coffee and watching all the young and old trendy people walking in and walking by families with their dogs...

• Pros: Friendly Service, Delicious Drinks, Good Atmosphere
• Cons: Drinks Expensive, Parking difficult

08/31/02

10

by jourjor at Citysearch

Try the mocha latte with soymilk, then you'll know why coffe bean is the best cafe in town.

07/24/02

fat free and great!

by CatReview at Citysearch

Have the fat-free blended coffee drinks. Worth the calories just walk fast on your way home!

• Pros: great coffee, great tea