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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
3712 Mission Inn Avenue #N-4, Riverside, CA 92501, United States
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L
Review №1

My favorite coffee place.☕ Brewed coffee with Hazelnut is always a good choice if you like it hot. I also like The original Mocha Ice Blend with whipped cream. No drive-thru at this location but the patio is nice and roomy. Friendly Baristas.

As
Review №2

In a perfect world there were three 🤤 If you have not tried The coffee bean overnight oats you are missing out.

Ch
Review №3

I love their coffee, LONG time (years) customer, but it seems their Common Sense is lacking. Truthfully, I hate to leave a bad review. Im a business owner. But I dislike more that they CHOOSE to waste all these cups, lids, etc...when I politely ask them to pour into my own, clean mug. (And to make it worse, to tell me its due to covid, please...have some common sense: 1. You can pour into my mug w/out touching, 2. It doesnt live on surfaces more than what 3 seconds? I own a Food/Bev business, IF you are properly cleaning your utensils, its a NON-issue.) Just my humble opinion.

gr
Review №4

How is this place always closed when the hours say it’s open?? This is the second time I’ve come and they aren’t open when they should be.. like the people and the coffee when they are present.. need my daily coffee people ! Lol

Br
Review №5

I love this The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf store. They are so nice at this location. My favorite barista is David he is so nice and that’s the reason why I always go here. Every time I go he is there he even recognizes my name. He is Awesome. I like their Seasonal drinks especially the holiday drinks around Christmas!! 😀👍

Kr
Review №6

This place disappoints time and time again. I only go because its near my job. The coffee is OK but way overpriced, and I thought starbucks was expensive. Customer service is really lacking. No friendly greetings. Most importantly DO NOT order any of the hot breakfast items. They gave me my egg and ham sandwich COLD and it was so gross. The egg was like egg salad. Ive tried the wrap and it also nasty.

Di
Review №7

The one person that took our order was great, he was very nice, creative and went out of his way to help us with our drinks. The person making the drinks was also great, the drinks were very tasty. The measurements were perfect. Thank you guys.

He
Review №8

Very nice place the workers there are amazing I definitely recommend them go check em out they have the best coffee in town

Su
Review №9

Stopped by to grab a coffee and a quick bite while on the road. After waiting 25 minutes got a lousy latte and my breakfast sandwich was microwaved and stuck to the packaging. Threw them on the trash. What a waste of rime and money.

Ja
Review №10

Why is it that every single time I Come to this location I get rude customer service. I went In today and the little girl with her red and black hair was so rude. I asked for a modification and she denied it. She was so mad at life. I went in there in a good mood and she literally killed that. Then she yelled at customers when they walked in without a mask; like there is a nicer way to tell your customers to put on a mask while indoors. This place is so very unprofessional and lacks kindness. I’m saddened by how the staff here represents TCBTL.... shame

Ju
Review №11

I am a coffee lover, thus I am so picky about it. When I tasted their coffee here, I was so amazed for it has a good mix of flavor. I loved it so much! Thus, the next day, I invited my friends and I also brought my family here. If you enjoy reading books while having a cup of coffee, they have more interesting books here. Just come!

Ma
Review №12

I was an idiot and placed an order at a different location. I was informed on what to do and they helped out tremendously!

Mo
Review №13

Varied menu, great friendly service Unique drinks to Coffee Bean vs. some are right along the lines of Starbucks. Great indoor environment and delightful patio in the early Summer evening ! Black Cherry coffee drink is the best ! I highly recommended this place. Must try.

Ja
Review №14

I Love coffee bean and I like their Seasonal drinks.

ホ7
Review №15

Lovely drinks and always a good time. The staff is chilling almost all the time haha!! 1Love coffee bean!! Shout out downtown riverside

De
Review №16

Rude counter people, barking at people to keep or put their mask on, even though one guy was just taking a sip of his (most likely overpriced) tea!We get the stupid mask thing, but you don’t have to be rude about it. Many people visiting this store are from other states, some who do NOT have stupid mask mandates. You should be much nicer! Won’t be back!!

Ka
Review №17

I took my mask off outside because it was hot. Was putting it back on to go inside, didnt quite have it over my nose and looped around the other ear but was doing just that while I was opening the door and holding it open for my masked mother.... and not even within a few seconds of opening the door I got yelled at by the barista to put my mask on if I wanted to come inside.I asked her if she just yelled at us to put on a mask? She answered well ya theres a sign on our door. I told her we had it on, but needed a second to put the rest on, but she followed up with well if you read the sign it says on the sign you need a mask.We had our masks on, and as I told her, she didnt even give us a chance before just yelling at us. She replied well you have to have a mask. I had a mask on.We just walked out. Thats very rude and embarrassing, and horrible customer service. I dont appreciate being talked to like that, especially when I am following the rules and she wasnt even looking at us fully.

Br
Review №18

At glance the establishment is at a great location, patio to enjoy your teas. Seasonal refreshments available.

An
Review №19

I ordered a hot vanilla latte and it was cold. They took it back and made me another one that was hot and tasty. Employees are really nice.

ra
Review №20

High quality coffee tea and other assorted beverages, but they called security on for loitering over an hour on their patio...I will not return.

El
Review №21

The coffee was super tasty but the white barista was so rude and threw the straw at me. Teach your employees to have better attitudes

Ro
Review №22

Average coffee and fair service. People are very nice.

Ci
Review №23

The worst experience at a coffee shop so far. Asked for a warmed cheese danish, got it cold. Had forgotten a cookie I paid for, they were decent about it. Asked for warm drinks, got scalding hot ones. Returned one for it to be made warm, the girl visiting the guy at the bar started interjecting with some story about how you cant change the temperature for drinks?? So, they dunked ice into the drink. Safe to say, Im writing this review so Ill remember not to come back.

Ch
Review №24

Good place for many different coffees Cheese Danish was good they even warmed it for me!

An
Review №25

Ask and you shall receive! ...getting more whipped cream on my Pumpkin chai tea latte from super friendly girl who knew exactly what I was back in the counter for, it was as she read my mischievous eyes and instantly became my accomplice😉...oh so delicious and soothing to my soul but this is half of the best part; parking my bottom on a chair outside, listen to guy across the way playing awesome banjo and people watch....ahhhhhh....these are the simple pleasures that make a moment count!!

Ja
Review №26

Took a while and my order was incorrect.

Li
Review №27

This young lady is the sweetest Md she was hustling to get my drinks done for postmates Cassandra order I appreciate this team

mi
Review №28

We love the caramel mocha latte with extra caramel its the bomb.

Ju
Review №29

Says their open! Nope . Nobody there at its almost 8 . Please update online so I dont waste time . Lady sitting on outside bench says happens all the time .

We
Review №30

Quick & easy coffee & snacks. No bathroom during COVID.

Pe
Review №31

I love the Coffee Bean and Rea Leaf! I spend about 2 to. Three days downtown in the am because I belong to Curves so Coffee Bean is usually a stop for coffee after excerise and lunch! I have always had good service with a smile even during this crazy times!! Stay Safe and Keep Smiling!! Your doing a great job and your attitude has been heard and seen!! Blessings to all the Bastistas that have served me when I come downtown! ✝️😷

Dw
Review №32

My favorite thing is their chai tea latte ☕ yummm!

Be
Review №33

Swedish Berry iced tea is good. Right ratio of tea to ice, only it tasted a little watered down.I am glad they have ample outside seating space.

Au
Review №34

Says they open at 6 am, walked here and arrived at 640 am only to find the doors still locked

Jo
Review №35

Great place good coffee,they replaced my coffee no fuss when i got the wrong one. Great service thanks guys

Br
Review №36

I freaking love this place and the customer service is second to none. I get greeted by my name like Im coming home from work. The love this place shows me is the reason I cant go anywhere else.

Za
Review №37

Great coffee outdoor searting and friendly staff with a good view of tue beautiful downtown area

To
Review №38

Friendly baristas, the cold brew is like crack! And some espresso shots to make it better!

Tr
Review №39

Always friendly employees, they blend their drinks to perfection.

Sc
Review №40

Just down from the Saturday market. Nice size patio to sit and enjoy.

Ze
Review №41

Great place to grab a drink in downtown and just relax and walk the city.

Du
Review №42

My wife and i stopped here for a mid morning cup of coffee. The coffee was excellent. Very flavorful and met my expectations. The service left us feeling more like an inconvenience than a customer. And they werent busy at all. There were maybe three customers who came in while we were there, and only one was there when we arrived. With two employees behind the counter and one cleaning chairs in the table area, i would hope for a happy to help you attitude. Oh well... The coffee was good, though.

Fr
Review №43

My wife and I always enjoy visiting coffee Bean & tea leaf. Dirk drinks are always flavorful and well done. I would recommend this coffee shop over a Starbucks any given day of the week and any time of the day. Their coffee is not bitter. Their staff is always friendly. I greatly appreciate this coffee shop.

Mi
Review №44

It was great to be out doors during covid-19, enjoying a coffee, live music from a far and sit under their misting system! Thank you Lord Jesus!!!

Ph
Review №45

Classy decorating, clean interior, and good drinks. Lots of shaded outside seating as well. Peaceful, as its right next to mission inn and all the shops surrounding it. Great place to relax and get some work or studying done.

Tr
Review №46

The coffee is always good.. I wanted to try something new but didnt know exactly what.. usually a couple suggestions are thrown out there like the one by the plaza..but not so much here. Still great place for yummy coffee.

Do
Review №47

Just what you have come to expect, some limited parking. Its on the corner of the pedestrian mall.

Ju
Review №48

Exelent service

MR
Review №49

Went to this one by the Mission Inn to hang while a friend was at a doctor appt. Their coffee and service was good and the place had plenty of seating including outside patio in front of the Mission Inn. My only disappointment was I was told I could not use their restrooms even though the sign said not for public but customer only... I thought I was a customer! So hence the loss of 2 stars !!

Ge
Review №50

Great service! I order the mocha green tea latte blended with almond milk every morning. Its amazing and taste the same everytime!

St
Review №51

Horrible service. This was my first time at this coffee bean location (second at coffee bean overall). Two young men, maybe teenagers, were working at the time. I order a green tea because I was feeling at little under the weather. The young man working the cashier hands me a laminated paper which seems to be a list of hot teas they serve. I asked for regular green tea with honey. The young man then asked if I wanted the honey on the side. I said, “sure.” He hands me 3 sticks of honey that are packaged in a what looks like a straw pinched at both ends for sealing. I proceed to sit down and try to open the honey sticks and I couldn’t get them opened by just tearing away at it. I again tried to use my teeth to gently open the honey stick and had no success. So I went back to the cashier and asked, “how do I open these things?” He chuckles and said, “pinch the top of one end of the honey and if that doesn’t work pinch the other end.” His demeanor was that I should obviously know how to open the honey sticks. This method worked the first time (if you know that’s how it’s done). I ask to use the restroom and he gave me a clipboard that is used as a fob to gain access to the restroom which was through the back door, down the hallway and to the left, which he never told me. He assumed, yet again, that I knew what I was doing. These guys should truly step their game up. I know they’re young and some have too many cares in the world, but management should make sure customers are getting excellent service. I will not go to this location again. I might not visit a coffee bean again either.

Na
Review №52

Very nice ambience for a cup of joe on a Sunday afternoon. Great coffee and tea. Love this place ❤️

Da
Review №53

You wont be disappointed in the menu and service. Had a sister come into town and asked me to take her here again. Food is like a place in Baltimore I loved.

No
Review №54

From my experience, the staff was professional. I really liked Malibu Dream which is a smoothie of strawberry, banana, and another ingredient I didnt catch. The seating is comfortable and there is outdoor seating for those that like the outside weather.

Pa
Review №55

The coffee was good but for some reason the person taking my order did not grasp onto what my order was. I just ordered an iced coffee with milk. Line wasnt even that long and it took forever for someone to take my order and also for it to be ready.

Kr
Review №56

The ice coffee is very delicious. The Carmel flavor has a light of hint sweetness with a little bit of creamy taste that has your taste buds wanting more😋

Pe
Review №57

Friendly good service first time at a coffee bean the girl help me out with my mocha frapp. I gotta say the coffee was not too bad . I like Starbucks mocha frapps more way better. I just had to try the coffee bean.

노망
Review №58

Very popular

Ca
Review №59

An intelligent, friendly staff and the coffee is excellent. I used to avoid this place because the fresh coffee always had an odd after taste. Now its as good or better than my home-brewed.Although I gave the pleasant decor a 3, many of the tables are wobbly. So please corporate - are you hearing this? Please do something about the tables...

Lo
Review №60

I went there on a Saturday morning to meet with a UCR rep to discuss a business idea. The dining or sitting area was not maintained. The floors and tables were not cleaned. I even let the staff know but nothing was done. There were homeless there that were either half-asleep or resting, taking up much of the space. This made it uncomfortable, though I do have compassion for people who lack residences.I was also over-charged for coffee that I had ordered because they didnt have the nitro drink I wanted to try. They just apologized and asked if I wanted something else and then did not give me the difference(I ordered the cheapest, plain cup of coffee).I am stunned by how this place was and I have to presume that enough money is made so they do not care. They are in such a great location. If I owned this particular establishment, I would reprimand the staff and terminate management.I hope this helps someone out there. I had frequented this place a year or so before and did not find it this way. Perhaps it was just this one time. I believe in making allowances if this is the case.

Th
Review №61

There ice blended ceramel was delicious.Better than Starbucks too because my order only too 2 minutes and at Starbucks I have to wait a long time. The staff were really nice and fast and no long lines either. So anyone who wants coffee or tea in less than 2 minutes come on down to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. 💓☕🥐💓😋👌

Ak
Review №62

First off the crew doesnt greet you. Even though it was a mobile order I still had to wait almost 20 minutes, and lastly they didnt give me any straws so I had to stop for straws for the customers that ordered

Ti
Review №63

They are always clean which is no small feat in downtown Riverside. Although sometimes short-staffed (dont park in the 15 minutes parking if you want a blended drink or something too complicated), I appreciate the friendliness of the baristas and the freshness of the food. CBTL has better coffee than the green straw folks so theres no more need to comment about that.

Da
Review №64

Undeniably my favorite place to get coffee on the West coast!!=]Way better tasting coffee selection.Not to mention [in my opinion..] an efficient, professional, friendly, and also dynamic team of baristas that you will not find anywhere else..I love the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf!; ]

Mi
Review №65

I am a coffee bean fan! White chocolate Moca w/whip cold!! Has too be cold. Gotta try it. Enjoy.

Ly
Review №66

Great cafe! I love the coffee and the food. I also love the recycled materials used to make the coffee bar and the Walls.The only thing is, you guys need a microwave to heat up the pastries with. Still, everything was great!

De
Review №67

I love visiting here. the service was very helpful and welcoming. i see why this place has so many great reviews.

Ki
Review №68

I tried out the Dulce de leche blended latte and it was delicious. The service was very fast and friendly here.

Mi
Review №69

I really like the coffee bean a lot more than Starbucks and everyone asks me why? This place just taste good, simple.

Tr
Review №70

I love this place, great food & service. ive had nothing but great experiences here and will keep coming back. prices are decent for the quality. i see why this place has a lot of positive reviews.

To
Review №71

Good place for coffee

Br
Review №72

Arrived at seven, it wasnt crowded. looking forward to returning with my friends. the bill was reasonable. this place has many good reviews for a reason.

Aa
Review №73

Great coffee and tea with even better customer service. The decor is great and the choices are plentiful. With indoor abs outdoor seating, this is a great location to enjoy your beverage of choice.

Ro
Review №74

Cute hh place! Yummy basil gimlet and convenient having the taco truck right outside :).The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Jo
Review №75

Customer Service is terrible! The girls that were making my coffee were giving me rude looks and looked very irritated and angry. Also the Apple Pay DOES NOT work. I tried to pay with Apple Pay and then the machine just went blue. Overall, horrible experience. Will not be going here again.

ha
Review №76

Very good coffee place, coffee Bean & Tea Leaf was my first choice till I visited coffee bean store at 3712 mission inn Riverside California, I was in an urgent need to use the rest room that was locked and shared by another place of pizza restuarant, so I asked the coffee bean staff nicely to give me the key for the men restroom, but she told the key is with someone using it at this time, so I waited like 15 minutes at the door and I knocked but no answer then I went back to beg for the key but they insist not to handle it to me instead they claim somebody may left it inside . Then I went to the pizza restuarant that they were sharing the same restroom and they handle to me another entry key, when I open the door I found that nobody was inside either any key left inside . As the coffee bean staff claim.I will not go back again

Me
Review №77

Great service and the iced coffee was AMAZING!!!

Br
Review №78

The best place to find coffee on the west coast. I dont often drink blended frozen coffee, but the Black Forest with an extra shot of expresso is what keeps bringing me back to this establishment when Im out this way for work. Way better than anything Starbucks, Dunkin, or Tim Hortons have to offer.

Su
Review №79

Excellent cofee here. Nice place to have a chat.

Ma
Review №80

I called one of the young ladies that was there thinking Im weird just because I asked about if you have WiFi. She needs more Customers Service training. Thats why I gave a three. Should have better service than this.

Sc
Review №81

To relax coffee house somewhere you can sit and do your computer or plugging your phone good cozy place I recommended if you in the area

Lo
Review №82

Service was fast, the girl at the register was nice and curtious. The only thing the counter where the sugars and the creamers were at was a mess and there was no creamer my mom had to go ask for it, no vanilla either. Thats the only reason I give it four stars, other than that, the coffee bean is a great place for coffee and to hang out.

Gi
Review №83

Very much appreciated having this coffee shop so close. The staff was very nice and the outdoor location was really good to sit and work during my morning coffee.

Se
Review №84

I should have took a photo of the food but it was too good to interrupt. i look forward to going back again. menu is like a cafe in indianapolis i liked.

So
Review №85

Very nice coffee bean with delicious coffee. It is right across from the so called gem of southern California, the Mission Inn. Great outdoor seating and friendly staff. Just be aware that parking is only free for 90 mins and on weekends downtown

Ch
Review №86

They made my latte exactly as I asked and it was delicious. Excellent customer service.

Du
Review №87

Very good coffee. Great service

Jo
Review №88

Typical coffee shop. Excellent choices and friendly/helpful staff. Prices are decent. Its in a great location in downtown riverside.

Sa
Review №89

The white hot chocolate is my fav....Its a cute place. I love the chairs

Ja
Review №90

Never wouldve gone here ever if it wasnt for me picking up a Postmates order. Im #teamStarbucks myself. One of the workers was very rude and I almost lost it but I had to remember that I was essentially at work. But I had to pick up two orders and when I proceeded to get the 2nd one... She snapped out... It was her tone more than anything and I think that they need to train some people more extensively. There is a way to talk to customers no matter what you think is going on.

El
Review №91

Great place and great customer service, parking is really bad though. Its limited, full almost always, and will definitely have to drive around that block a few times until you get lucky. Unless you dont mind walking a block or two, parking is just not convenient.

Ka
Review №92

I often meet people here to talk. next time ill be back with my friends. it has a cool interior. feels like a place in charlotte that i enjoyed visiting.

Jo
Review №93

Outstanding service! I will definitely be back to this busienss. I didnt get the female workers name, but she is outstanding.

Ro
Review №94

The good news, if youre into this sort of thing, is that this CBTL is scammable for free drinks. Give an incoherent order and then insist you ordered more. Staff will make it without your having pay if it follows the pattern Ive observed. In general, the drinks here are inconsistent and depend entirely on the particular staffperson preparing them. Since its a chain, Id expect better.

Mi
Review №95

Loved the coffee ans atmosphere. Its not as hectic as Starbucks

Ab
Review №96

The coffee was alright but at the end of the day, this is just another overpriced coffee shop. I was new to town and looking for a new go to place for coffee. Was hoping for better based on the reviews but like I said, its just another coffee shop trying to make up for their ritzy location by charging an arm and a leg for their drinks. Different names but basically another Starbucks.

An
Review №97

I love coming here anytime Im in town. Friendly staff and my beverages are always made perfect.

St
Review №98

The coffee bean that has been around for a while. They know what theyre doing here. Friendly staff plus great coffee isnt a bad combination.

Ja
Review №99

Staff is always super even when they have a full house. Next time Ill be back with my coworkers. I see why this place has a lot of great reviews.

Aa
Review №100

Very delicious. Bring your hunger - portions are generous.

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  • Address:3712 Mission Inn Avenue #N-4, Riverside, CA 92501, United States
  • Site:https://coffeebean.com/
  • Phone:+1 951-684-3803
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Tea house
Working hours
  • Monday:6AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:6AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–8PM
  • Thursday:6AM–8PM
  • Friday:6AM–8PM
  • Saturday:6AM–8PM
  • Sunday:6AM–8PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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