The Bean

Stopped at break time to get some white chocolate. Nice location with shade from the sun and I mean seating outside and also a drive through. Very polite vendor! Definitely my to get a cup of joe in Des Moines area now! Thanks guys!

YAY for the BEAN!!! AND for ALL of the drive-up coffee type places in Seattle!!! So... the service is here is FANTASTIC! They girl behind the counter... SO KIND! She genuinely seemed interested in how my day was, when she asked... i mean, i am used to NYC... not many people truly mean it when they ask. There Chai is great... I went back to get another.... Different guy working, very nice as well... but his chai wasn't half the chai of my girl from the first day.... So.. alas, i wait till i see her... and then drive through. No... i am not a stalker... just a very picky chai zealot, if you will....

Got a simple drip here with milk and sugar free Irish Cream flavor. While you may be thinking that this order is boring and doesn't show the quality of the coffee made here, you are wrong! The drip coffee taste fresh and delicious, not that gross old left over dirt taste you sometimes get at mass producing coffee shops (ahem Star-somethingorother). The barista put in the perfect amount or flavor. It's easy to add too much taking away from the coffee's rich flavor. She also put in just enough milk to not make my coffee lukewarm. Basically my "ordinary" drip with a few add ins was really really phenomenal. My friend ordered an Italian soda with watermelon flavor, cream and whipped cream. I noticed the barista did not fill the cup up first with ice, instead she mixed the soda and flavor then added the ice. This ensured you weren't just buying a cup of ice (like said other coffee shop above...) she also added the perfect amount of cream as not to overpower the soda and flavor. The drink was then topped with fresh whipped cream. Although a few cents more expensive, I felt I got my money's worth. $4.50 total for both drinks. Great service. Great selection. Great value. Great drinks. Just go.

I have been to many many coffee stands in my time and though I will always be a supporter of Starbucks (family works there) - I have to say my favorite non-starbucks place is The Bean.The owner is super nice, just like everyone says. He kept his stand open during our recent snow storms even when most places were closed. He is dedicated! oh ya, and the coffee is really good AND you get a punch card with 2 free drinks. The prices are about 40 cents higher than starbucks, but it is worth it to help out small businesses.

I love a drive through, they are so convenient! This is a great place, easy access to swing through quickly and grab a drink from a great group of people!

Found this little spot while in the area . I enjoyed my iced latte and they had really good customer service .

Great neighborhood coffee place to grab a quick latte. Service was super nice and the small community feel is welcoming and warm. Definitely coming back regularly.

Quintessential neighborhood coffee shop. The IDEAL place for a stop and caffeine break after you bike up Maplewild! Stop, rest, enjoy some banter with Jason or locals. Right behind the stand is a mini-mart where they sell all sorts of convenience food. The drive up is fast and they give out dog treats. It doesn't get much better than that, says my dog.

The Bean is a neighbor staple for coffee, treat for me and the dog. Jason is the MAN!! Plus a fun car show they help put on in August.

I start my day at the Bean with a latte from Jason. Great neighborhood place, always someone friendly to chat with, free treats for the dog.