Classic Bean

Since my last review was taken down because the person who reported is also stalking my SM accounts and is friends with employees. I will provide an OBJECTIVE REVIEW AS STATED IN THE YELP COMMUNITY SERVICES. Atmosphere: unsure, I was not able to stay very long because of a customer who was rude towards me and my group.Beverages: I asked for an extra hot latte and it was not very warm. I did not get to address this because of the rude customer who was being very disruptive.Service: slow and not very attentive. Cleanliness: the couch we sat on had crumbs and the table was sticky.Overall I do not like the daytime crew but Friday nights seem a bit more pleasant.

I enjoy the ability to sit comfortably in my own space there when visiting with friends. I love the coffee and the atmosphere on most days. Bands are fun to listen to. I'm glad Classic Bean has been around for years. It's one of my favorite places to chill.

Very great spot to hangout and study! The bakery goods were delicious and so are the beverages! It does take a little time for them to take your order because most of the time there is no one at the counter. Overall this places is great!

Great service, but was not a huge fan of the espresso. However, my friend got a chai and said that it was pretty good. They have lots of pastry and lunch options. It looks like the building used to be a Mexican restaurant? Overall, lots of seating and plenty of food and drink options.

A unique menu of caffeinated drinks and hearty lunch options. Definitely my favorite coffee shop in Topeka.

This will be the last time I come to this place. I have written 2 reviews prior to this one and this is the lowest score. I used to come here pretty regularly and the guys that worked here were so friendly. Nothing nicer than getting some coffee and having a person make your morning. Today, I came in and the minute I saw who was behind the counter, I already knew how the interaction would go. The shorter lady that always makes the coffee in the morning is so nice and so pleasant. I love seeing her and wish I could give her 5 stars separately. The lady that runs the back and register; not so much. Never smiles and her overall demeanor is never a happy one. I even have a stamp card that is almost full and I don't even care about using it. It's a shame because I actually like this place and what they offer and the owner is a super nice man, but lousy customer service cannot be ignored. The whole success of a business cannot solely be based on products but more so the employees. When I come to a place I want to feel happy to be there, not made to fee unwelcome. My 2 star review isn't from just one experience with this lady; I actually have waited for months to see if she would get better, that maybe she just had an off day that one time but nope, this is her every time.

Each time we head west from Kansas City, we are usually in need of coffee by the time we hit Lawrence, but hate to have to deal with the toll booth an extra time and Mass Street is so far off the turnpike that we always press on to Topeka. This trip we found a new coffee shop that seems to be the closest to I-70 that we have found. Located downtown maybe just 4 blocks from the interstate and we had no issues finding a parking spot on a weekday morning right in front. I had a good cappuccino and my wife had a hot tea that was recommended from the barista. She also bought an art print from one of the featured artist's that they were showcasing.. A handy stop for refueling if driving thru Topeka.

Haven't been in here since COVID with teleworking and all... but oh, so happy to stop back in! The coffee was divine! I usually get a 20oz soy latte, but this time I added in peppermint and vanilla (I couldn't decide). I grabbed a muffin, too. I chose a pumpkin muffin from several I could choose from. I definitely need to come in more often!

If you're driving along 70 in any direction and come upon Topeka, this is a great alternative to stopping at Starbucks. It's also a great pit stop, because there is a gas station within a 1 minute drive of the coffee shop. This is a locally owned coffee shop, along with almost every other store on the street. You won't see a lot of the typical "captains of industry" chains along this downtown business corridor - which I liked. Also, the bathrooms are super clean, which is important for those much needed rest stops on a road trip. The food was good we ordered a chocolate muffin and a croissant breakfast Sandwhich and everything taste just as good as Starbucks if not better. The staff were friendly and attentive. The coolest part of this place was the artwork on the walls - which were also for sale. Super affordable is what caught my eye. I'm assuming these are local artists but definitely some really interesting pieces. Well if you are looking for a pit stop, try to get out of your comfort zone and check out this local spot that checks off all your needs: good fast food, tasty beverages, clean bathrooms, near I 70 and close to a gas station. On a quick note the shop is situated right next to a chocaltier, called Hazel Hill. OMG, chocolate and Carmel covered apples looked delicious. You can get a two-fer in with this stop!! Enjoy!

Ordered a simple vanilla latte and it was poorly made. The taste was very off. Pretty disappointed for the price I paid for it.