The Loony Bean

Great vibe and even better coffee. This spot is relaxing and allows me to breathe, watch the peacocks and the view. Excellent service.

A Five Star Review!I finally had The Loony Bean after seeing promotion of their business on Facebook and Instagram. A small on the go business serving Rodeo.I was not disappointed on my drink. Like location businesses it isn't Starbucks or Peet's. The Loony Bean is a business serving the location residents.Give The Loony Bean a try. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram

If you happen to be in the area and need a good coffee or some great cookies, drop in on The Loony Bean. The iced aloha coffee is my go-to. Little gem at the edge of Rodeo.

I hate leaving poor reviews for small business because I know they rely on them. My trip was lackluster. I went searching for this cute little cart that is situated next to the bay because of the photos and how could you go wrong with a beautiful view and warm coffee? Also what a great name for a coffee cart! Met a friend and we opted for two totally different things. I had a seasonal coffee drink. Coffee was lukewarm and lacking an actual taste. I figured maybe it was me so I had her try mine and she agreed. I imagine mine maybe sat for a little bit because she had to go back and ask after a while whether her order was coming. Hers wasn't great either but at least it was warm. She ordered a Chai. The individuals were kind and apologetic for the delay in getting orders out. The views and few spots to sit are pretty amazing. Hoping maybe I caught them on an off day and i'll get them another try and change my review if it merits it. This review has been sitting in my drafts for a while and I almost didn't post it just because maybe...maybe, it was an off day.

Such a nice gem of a coffee cart in the Rodeo/Hercules area. The Loony Bean is typically situated in Four Fools Winery, but sometimes have pop ups around other locations Rodeo and Hercules. The staff are so pleasant and I'd love to try out all their different drinks. So far, we've had the holiday lattes, which were tasty and had a decorative Christmas stick to top it off. It's such a great idea for a winery and coffee cart to partner up so that there are more drink options when you want to be at the winery.

A hidden gem in Rodeo! Plenty of seating in the area overlooking the scenic San Pablo Bay. Just a really nice place to spend the morning.As for the drinks, we ordered an Iced Caramel Macchiato and an Iced Aloha Latte.The Caramel Macchiato was delicious, albeit a bit hard to mix. I took the cap off and stirred with just the straw to get the caramel to dissolve. Bonus was they have lactose-free milk as an option so that my family didn't need to deal with my after effects. I got the lactose-free whole milk.The Aloha Latte was impossible to mix. I forget what was at the bottom (chocolate macadamia syrup?) but that syrup did not want anything to do with the rest of the cold drink. Because the drink didn't have the syrup, it was on the bland side and not sweet enough. I'm guessing this one works better as a hot drink.Don't forget to check-in here! At least the time of this writing, they have a 10% off Yelp check-in coupon.

- great coffee - friendly customer service - hidden gemWent to Looney Bean on a Saturday morning. The Barista was super friendly and helpful when ordering drinks! I'm not sure if he was the owner or not but you could tell he enjoyed his job and coffee!I ordered Aloha Latte and White Chocolate Mocha. The coffee was taste was strong but not too strong, and the flavors in the drinks mixed well together. The drinks weren't too expensive either.The views you get while drinking your coffee of the bay can't be defeated! I loved the seating area and the wood tables.Love that Rodeo has this hidden gem. Highly recommend this place for your next cup of coffee!

When they finally finished the final stretch of pavement for the San Pablo Bay Regional Trail to Pacific Avenue in Rodeo, it gave me a more definitive turnaround spot for my bayside walk back to Pinole since I wasn't interested in seeing how the Rodeo sanitation plant worked. Presumably it works just fine. On a recent walk, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a feather flag sign advertising "Coffee!". Gee, that sounded good, so I followed the signs until I saw a locked chain link fence. I was convinced it was a mirage, the product of self-delusion.It took me a couple of failed attempts until I was finally motivated enough to find the phone number on Yelp. The owner explained he was open normally until 2PM on the weekends but that they were staying open until 7PM that day because there was a Wine & Whimsy festival. That was a sure sign for Jamie W. and me to try the mobile kiosk called The Loony Bean, so yesterday we first took our long walk from Bayfront Park and came upon an unlocked gate and a surprising crowd of people sipping wine and perusing crystals. At last The Loony Bean beckoned.It's a tiny space run by the friendly owner with his two grown sons performing barista duties. There was a pretty extensive caffeine menu, all one size, from which we each chose the $4.25 Mocha with Almond Milk (photo: https://bit.ly/3DyN3pg). Quite a warm, soothing and not too sweet libation on a broad patio setting that was a bit crowded due to the festival but not overwhelming. We decided to split a $5 two-pack of Vegan Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies just 'cuz (photo: https://bit.ly/3j3jWRq), a satisfying complement to the mocha. So it wasn't a mirage. Just get here by 1PM on Wed-Fri and by 2PM on weekends. I will now.COFFEE - 5 stars...smooth, rich, and just the right size...and the cookie helped, tooAMBIANCE - 5 stars...combined with the patio seating and marina view, it was an unexpectedly tranquil setting even during a festival SERVICE - 5 stars...the owner was truly passionate about his business TOTAL - 5 stars...I'll start taking my walks earlier nowRELATED - Exploring this part of Contra Costa County? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2VyCP18

I didn't need the coffee. What I needed was a change of scenery. I didn't want homemade coffee because my excuse was I didn't like the creamer my husband bought. We drove here, parked and marveled at how beautiful the scenery was (it's the same view as the trail next to it) and for me, the huge highlight of it all was the patio furniture set up along the view to enjoy your coffee and fresh air. I ordered an Aloha Latte and it came frothy and full of flavor, not one of those janky coffee drips. I was immediately a fan. Cute neighborhood spot!

Cute neighborhood find in Rodeo!We got an iced caramel macchiato & iced aloha latte. Friendly staff and beautiful area with patio furniture!