Romancing The Bean Cafe

Great lunch spot! This is a great place for a quick dine-in bite. So many healthy options for salads and sandwiches. I got the Italian sandwich and an oat milk latte which was fantastic. The vibe is great to hang out and do work, or catch up with a friend. It's not too quiet or too loud - just right!

Came for the name, stayed for the pumpkin lattes. That's right, pumpkin LATTES in the plural form. I realize pumpkin drinks are divisive, but the fall drink fans like me, this place will warm your little autumnal heart. They had an entire list of fall drink specials, from pumpkin marshmallow to maple. I tried the pumpkin pie latte and it was absolutely fantastic - rich, creamy, comforting, and not overly sweet. I'll definitely be back to try more! Be forewarned they did have wifi rules which I found a little odd, so don't come here and use a laptop in the morning between 11am-2pm because apparently it's not allowed? Kind of a weird and unwelcoming vibe with signs posted everywhere about who's allowed to use the wifi, when a laptop can or cannot be used, and how long you're allowed to sit at a table. However, the menu makes up for it. I'll definitely be back to try more because my latte was phenomenal! I'll probably stick to takeout though because it doesn't seem like they want people hanging around.

Annoying place. Very few vegan options and none of the staff have any idea what’s in the recipes or any desire to find out and tell you. 3 items from our order were forgotten and no one was too bothered. That everyone of our party had something wrong is pretty damning and that on both occasions I’ve been here it’s been the same means it’s not a one off. Food itself is below average at best for LA . Plus is that the front is a nice place to sit with a coffee and parking is usually easy. If you’re local, it’s fine. But not going to even make top 200 LA cafes for food or service.

First impression: big. Big selection (food and drinks), big space (open, airy, and outdoor settings), and big prices. The drinks were good and the barista recommended a great pastry (basically a fancy Poptart!!!), but due to the cost it won't be a regular spot. Good when you wanna break away from the norm or catch up with friends.