Bean Around the World

I love Bean! I come here every
Morning to start my day. The coffee is obviously the big draw, it’s really delicious and they provide soy milk on the bar which I appreciate.
The atmosphere is also really great– the staff are so friendly and sweet and there’s always a nice feeling of familiarity between customers and staff. The space itself is pretty small and doesn’t have too many places to sit, but what they do have is comfortable and cozy. The wood floors and tables give it a lovely vibe.
The staff are very welcoming and non discriminatory when it comes to bringing in furry friends :-) this is very important for some !
The paninis are great for lunch if I’m feeling like a nice simple delicious sandwich.
Another great detail is that they bag up old grinds to give you for your garden for free!
Super coffee spot all around!

Mediocre coffee, the staff eyes everyone suspiciously and of the three times I’ve purchased coffee there I’ve been short-​changed twice.

I have to say, I am a big fan of Bean Around the World’s coffees and I tend to go out of my way to track one down if I can.
Lately I’ve been staying with a friend and walking to work from Gastown and this lovely little coffee shop is on my way.
They aren’t open very late and it’s my understanding that they essentially keep the same hours as the court house, which is fine for me as I’m walking to work and needing a coffee.
The staff are super friendly and chipper when I role in at 7am. They have fresh, delicious coffee and a really good selection of baked goods. For $ 5 I can get a huge scone (that fills me and lasts until noon) and a 16oz coffee. Considering I’d pay close to $ 7 for the same thing elsewhere and it’s a filling breakfast I’m a happy camper.
The location is really small, they only have a handful of seats but it’s super funky (beside Big Lous) and I really enjoy it. It makes my morning walk all that much better :)