Bean Bar is a comfortable little spot that's easy to get to and easy to park at, with plenty of room in their sandlot parking area right out front. Inside, the ambiance is calm and relaxed, with hip jazz playing softly in the background. There's a mix of regular seating and a small bar section, plus a pleasant sitting area that should be great when the weather is nice. The staff were friendly and welcoming from the moment I walked in, and they were genuinely helpful with recommendations--particularly when I was deciding between drink options. I ended up with an egg and cheese sandwich on a Kaiser roll that came out steaming hot: the roll was light and fluffy, and the whole sandwich was simple but really well done. I also had a shot of espresso that arrived in a very nice presentation on a wooden board, paired with a side of sparkling water, which was a thoughtful touch and made the experience feel a bit special. On their recommendation I tried the honey lavender latte made with local spicy honey; it was unique, flavorful, and not something you see everywhere. Overall, Bean Bar feels like a low-key, well-put-together café with good parking, a relaxed vibe, kind staff, and drinks and food that show real care. read more

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Very cute spot in Florence. BIG shared parking lot. Seems fairly accessible and seating is size/ability friendly. Loved the menu choices, which included a chaga matcha that I thoroughly enjoyed. Not many options for breakfast, but what they have is good. They have "topping" options as well, I had the strawberry jalapeño one, not enough jalapeño for me personally. Staff super friendly & they are pet friendly too, dog bowls are outside along with their outdoor seating option. In addition to drinks, simple syrups, and coffee, they also sell jewelry, totes, etc. Would come back and visit when I'm back in town! read more

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There are not an enormous number of places like this in the region. This cafe offers abundant indoor and outdoor seating, and the menu includes not just coffee but plenty of tea options and a lot of quality and/or local flavors. The food menu includes pastries and bagels. I was pleased to get a chai with almond milk (Califia, not some junk with no almonds in it) at no extra charge. My everything bagel was a quality one and arrived freshly enough after toasting that the abundant butter melted nicely. There are some parts of the Carolinas with lots of this sort of thing, but others where finding vegetarian-friendly cuisine of enough quality to get my business isn't easy. read more

Bean Bar - Rose cardamom Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

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I love the Bean Bar! I usually get a hot natcha with lavender honey and the salmon bagel and they are my favorites. Today I decided to try the chili hot chocolate and it did not disappoint. There drinks have just the right amount of sweetener and if it's not, they'll add more. It's also in a great spot next to a trail, park and other businesses. And for an added bonus they are always festive and the service is always great! Prepare to stand in a line on a beautiful weekend but it's all worth it. So grab a hot drink as you walk the beautiful trail. read more

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This coffee shop has ample parking. It is well advertised from the outside of the building with a porch area for outside eating. The interior is very nicely decorated with quirky posters and signs. There are plenty of alt beverages for healthier drinking. There is a bakery case as well so you can see examples of what to order with a menu right above. Thr service was very friendly and thorough with a repeat back of the order. The wait was quick and the staff were very helpful. I would make this a coffee shop on my 95 travels to return. read more

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The smoked salmon sandwich was so so so good!!!! Super flavorful and refreshing. We also got two lattes which were delicious as well. Establishment is very clean and has good vibes. Service was good too! read more

Bean Bar - Smoked salmon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

Fabulous small town coffee shop with delicious espresso drinks, homemade flavored syrups and cold foams. Staff was super kind and friendly. Cool artwork and ambiance. Great place to stop on a road trip too as there is a big field you/kids can run around or just get fresh air. 10/10 recommend on all fronts! read more

Bean Bar - Adorable cafe section with ample seating. Outdoor seating as well. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

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Amazing lavender honey latte!!!! One of the best lattes I've ever had. And a cute place!

What a nice find! Everyone in here was SO nice! They recommended different drinks based on what we normally get and walked us through how they make their cold brew. They also said if we didn't like it they would remake it but we LOVED our drinks! 10/10! Thanks for making our day! read more

Bean Bar - Cold brew with sweet cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

Another gem on my continuous search for coffee shops around the US that also appeal to tea drinkers! Super modern, clean, beautiful place with plenty of parking and plenty of seating. The baristas were knowledgeable about making a tea latte, which is always your first green flag, and they made an excellent English Breakfast latte for me. It even had foam art!! I also had a bagel with veggie cream cheese, and ordered, some of their pop tarts and an adorable sugar cookie to go. The manager was super nice and I just love the feeling of the place. read more

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Drove almost an hour to try this place. The mocha latte was perfection! I also tried a house made apple pop-tart. It was great as well. The vibe is great! The service was friendly. They have indoor and outdoor seating. It just feels right as a coffee shop! Well done! read more

They open at 7am but I was here at 6:30 and saw people going inside. It turns out that they have a pretty big staff and they were busy setting up and cleaning. I sat outside and was first in the door when they opened. Yes, I will wait for #LocalCoffee! Two hours which was long enough to charge up laptop and phone, write some Yelp reviews and most important... drink an amazingly delicious pourover coffee. It was served in an Erlenmeyer flask and that's awesome. A little cream (yeah, that ruins it) and it was perfect for me. Lovely and comfortable coffee shop and I wish I had discovered it when I was in Florence the last time! [Review 19364 overall - 938 in South Carolina - 334 of 2023.] read more

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I highly recommend this spot! The Veggie Scramble on Everything Bagel with Sweet & Spicy Ketchup was great! The Almond Latte special was even better. The artwork inside and the general esthetic of both the inside and outside of the building was fun and modern. Definitely stop here! read more

Bean Bar - Exterior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

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5 out of 5, so clean, chirpy, polite service. Enough that I checked to see if they were listed on NYSE to invest in. If they ever decide to open up multiple stores country wide..... I would be an investor based on my visit. read more

Bean Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

I forget to leave reviews for so many great spots. Travelers make the trip if you need a proper latte. good ingredients and technique. Also the bac/egg/chz bagel was excellent fresh cooked egg. The place is cool and the employees are nice. Really impressed. read more

Friendly staff and some yummy vegan spread options for your bagel. Plus some unique flavor blends for non dairy steamers. Good vibes - definitely recommend! read more

Wow! So impressed with this wonderful coffee shop! When traveling I always check Yelp for reviews and this little spot did not disappoint. The servers and coffee quality ,10 stars!! read more

Love this gem of a place! Such a nice environment for coffee with friends or by yourself to get some work done. I absolutely love their community table and customer service! I had the cinnamon spice pop tart (Adult pop tart! ) and a pumpkin pie latte! They were great! Highly recommend this place for meet ups, work sessions, and everything else. Bonus: Also, a great place for the family and fur babies as they are right next to a family friendly brewery! The Bean Bar also has dog bowls for fur babies to enjoy on the patio area. Again, love this place! Will definitely be back! read more

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Super nice people! Upon entering I started to scan the menu. I was greeted and they told me to take my time. I mentioned it was my first time there and they got all excited. Then they told me something I had never heard from a coffee shop before. If you order a drink and you do not like it for whatever reason, they will make you some else at no charge. I really liked the atmosphere and location. Again, super friendly staff and the drinks I had were quite enjoyable. Highly recommend this place! read more

Decided to try a new coffee place, and saw this amazing place on Yelp! Definitely not disappointed! Cashier lady was very nice and when I told her that it was our first time here, she took the time to explain about the coffee and if we had any questions, to fill free to ask her. Our drinks were amazing. and everyone who worked there was so magical and sweet!! Will definitely be back the next time we pass in town! read more

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What a gem!!! Visited Saturday because I was in town for business. The entire experience was lovely. Such a beautiful restaurant with great employees. I had the hibiscus tea. Lovedddd it. 10/10. Would have again. I absolutely loved all the plants and the music as well. Thank you Bean Bar for a wonderful experience. I'll be back. read more

Bean Bar - Hibiscus Berry Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

The bean bar is a Florence staple! The breakfast sandwich and coffee were top notch. The staff were very friendly and the ambiance was warm and welcoming. read more

I really enjoyed the unique look and feel of this coffee shop. We tried two different drinks (an americano and an iced latte) which both tasted great. I appreciated the different seating options, such as the bar I could stand at and the tables outside on the patio. The service was great, too. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The only problem I had was with the price. I'm pretty sure that that is the most I have ever paid for normal drinks at a coffee shop. That being said, I would go back because it was high quality and a good place to sit and work or meet people. read more

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3.5 total stars Employees are very polite Coffee is average and overpriced for what you get Extremely strange for so many employees to be on at one single time and have to close on Wednesdays due to lack of staff Overall it is a nice place to sit and have casual chats with friends read more

This was one of the most beautiful coffee shops I've ever been to. The atmosphere was great but the staff were even better. We stopped in during a 7 hour road trip and grabbed a coffee. Not only was the coffee one of the best (if not the best) I've ever had, but I'm also a barista so good coffee is hard to come by for me. I'm extremely particular. Everything is sourced well, syrups made in house, baked goods made by a local baker who also sources mindfully. We have a little travel buddy that we bring with us (a plush goose stuffed animal) and the staff brought us a little Dopio cup (just a miniature to-go coffee cup basically). Before leaving, we bought an adorable little hat for $3 for our goose friend. To say the least, we will definitely be stopping by again on the way home from our trip if possible! Thank you so much Bean Bar Family, we felt so welcome, felt part of the community :) read more

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Adorable little place off of Palmetto. I enjoyed the ambiance and it was a very popular place to be. I'll frequent for sure read more

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What a gem. The staff is friendly and seemed to truly appreciate customers. I have a tumeric ginger latte with almond milk. It is a fantastic balance of flavor. Hubby got a mocha Americano. The cashier cautioned him, but he loves dark chocolate and this is exactly what he ws looking for. Just a few miles off of I95 and with it. read more

Bean Bar - Menu wall - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

Exceptional coffee and service! Always greeted warmly and with huge smiles! One of my favorite coffee places ever!

My partner and I stopped here on a road trip as we passed through SC and I'm so glad we did - this place is a gem! The staff are absolutely incredible, so welcoming and helpful, and the place is just beautiful. As queer people we felt especially welcome here. They had a great selection of interesting coffees and pastries made by local bakers. I got a churro latte and we purchased a handmade cookie and macarons and loved everything. I wish this place was closer to us because I would go all the time! read more

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Very friendly service- perfect way to start the day! Bagel egg sandwich was delicious, and the chocolate ganache is amazing lovely add to a coffee. The mocha latte was superb. read more

This is a real respite in Florence. Very relaxing and warm environment created by an inviting, knowledgeable and customer oriented staff. Both the interior and exterior spaces provide relaxing spaces...the interior full of intriguing art, merch, and equality affirming images and symbols. Go Bean Bin! I had already coffee'd up for the day so I opted for the turmeric ginger latte...really refreshing and warming along with a toasted sesame bagel with the sun dried tomato pesto...yum. Keep up the excellent work and intentional good vibes ‍‍ read more

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What a nice coffee shop! I was getting by my car windshield replaced at the Safelite down the road, and I passed it coming in. After my brother and sister-in-law picked me up, we decided to try it out. Bean bar is nestled in a place that looks like it belongs in the mountains. The aesthetic inside is immaculate, with a modern comfy vibe. Artwork is welcoming, as was the service. Upon entering, one of their servers came up to us and explained how the shop only uses organic ingredients and compostable materials. I got the everything bagel and a churro latte; both were delicious. Cream cheese was homemade, and the bagel was toasted to perfection. My sister-in-law got a homemade pop tart, which was also delicious! Highly recommend this place if you need a coffee and a good time read more

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Great coffee and nice people. I have always had great experiences with bean bar!!! The service is great

Absolutely incredible on every front. Amazing atmosphere. Super kind employees and a really unique menu. Huge variety lots of cute pastries and drinks. A top tier coffee shop not just for SC but across the country! read more

Great place to sit down, coffee is real good too! The people are super nice and smiley too.

Best coffee shop in Florence! Reminds me of Asheville NC. Drinks are delicious. Great customer service too. Just wish they had gluten free food! read more

I'm here for the coffee. I didn't try the food. Had a traditional macchiato. Better than most. When I went back to get a 2nd drink I found they can't make a breve. This is the only coffee bar in the country I've been in that doesn't carry 1/2&1/2. Whole milk, oat milk, and heavy cream. The barista was entirely unwilling to even try anything outside of his normal routine. So I left. I'm not paying for something I don't want. And if they won't even try. I'll go elsewhere. Aside from that weirdness the service was amazing. And the place was very clean. read more

Decent enough spot, they use counter culture beans. My test for coffee places is to ask for a flat white. Got a cappuccino in the same size as what the latte comes in, so that was unfortunate. Pretty loud inside but sitting outside is a good option cause table service is great. read more

Cutest ambiance ever. Love how natural the food and drinks are. Very home-made, high-quality coffee with super good flavor. We visited family in South Carolina and I loved that this gave me a reminder of when I lived in the pacific northwest. The people were super kind and the service was wonderful. Definitely should drop by this new modern coffee shop :) read more

Great coffee and service with a smile. Walked in from the rail trail and had a delicious fresh bagel as well