I don't drink coffee, but that is not a qualifier for this incredible place, because their mission, their DNA, is exactly what I love in a business. They talk the talk and walk the walk, employing people with disabilities and promoting "Radically Inclusive" merchandise and overall theme. There is an amazing vibe here. My Travel partner loved her coffee, and the whole experience was a winner. Watch Stephanie Ruhle's YouTube visit. This place rocks. read more

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I really love the concept of this coffee shop and especially that they employ individuals with disabilities. That alone makes it such a meaningful place to support. The coffee was pretty good, and the atmosphere was very busy, which gave it a lively feel. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and love what this place stands for. read more

The coffee was just ok. My latte was a little bitter and not filled for to the top. That aside, this place is amazing and I will support them every time I am in Annapolis. They are an inclusive employer, hiring people with disabilities. Our server had Down syndrome and did a very nice job attending to our order. I strongly support the inclusivity and building community for all. On top of that, the manager at the time, stopped us on our way out and handed us a small duck food cup for each kid. Not only did they provide me with a morning pick me up, but they also gave us an hour worth of fun at the harbor. This place is a pivotal part of the community. read more

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I have heard about Bitty & Beau's and that they employ people with disabilities, many with Down Syndrome but also some with Autism which me and my wife have, as well as other disabilities. We met here with a former supervisor of ours and loved the drinks and pastries. The ambiance is great and while a little loud, it is still a great place for conversations. The staff is all very friendly and their merch collection is amazing as well. It is too bad the Georgetown, DC location closer to us closed before we had a chance to go but this is a great one right on Annapolis City Dock. read more

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Lovely coffee shop! The staff were so friendly and very enthusiastically welcomed us when we walked in! They have a lot of fun flavors for their coffee and I got a toasted marshmallow latte which was subtle but definitely marshmallow and really tasty! A nice pit stop on a day of wandering around Annapolis! read more

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Stopped by yesterday to pick up an iced matcha. The iced matcha was out of this world truly! This coffee shop was PACKED. Best way to describe it was a chaotic coffee shop. It was a holiday weekend so the line was out the door, and people lined the interior as they waited for their beverages/food. Staff was welcoming and they write cute messages on their cups. read more

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A nice location in the heart of downtown Annapolis, friendly service, good amount of seats inside, and a simple menu. I put a pin on their map wall since I live in Austin, TX. I ordered an iced almond milk latte with spiced brown sugar syrup. My mom got an americano and you could taste the quality. Happy to support 'a human rights movement disguised as a coffee shop' anytime :) read more

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Great coffee and excellent service. Cool place with cool folks. We were visiting Annapolis and were thrilled to find Bitty & Beau's, Thanks. read more

A really impressive coffee shop. While I was drawn in by their stellar social messaging and activism, my mocha was one of the best I've ever had. The interior is nice as well, the place is not too busy, and service was good. Their playing card order tracking was both amusing and effective. read more

LOOK WHAT I FOUND.....another Bitty & Beau's location! Like every other location, it is a unique coffee shop that employs beautiful individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. During today's visit, Heather tended to us and did a fabulous job. Heather's coworkers did an exceptional job, as well, with preparing our orders and it was fun noticing all of the happy customers throughout the shop. Be it the Bitty & Beau's in Annapolis or throughout the country, please give them some love and enjoy their wonderfully crafted products. read more

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I had a great experience today. The vibe is so great and I love the message and cause they are supporting. Coffee is delicious. You can't help but smile when you are here. I also bought a t-shirt for my grandson TJ. He loves it. read more

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee - TJ - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Great service and good coffee! A bit pricey but this was my first time trying this place, so excited to give it another try soon!

I visited Bitty & Beau's last week. I arrived in Annapolis a little early for a meeting and decided a walk in the fresh snow for a coffee was the best way to spend that extra half hour I had! Bitty & Beau's is a chain. Their tag line is "a human rights movement disguised as a coffee shop," because their goal is to provide jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They employ more than 400 individuals with disabilities at their locations nationwide (the first location was in Wilmington NC, but they now have locations in several states). This location of Bitty & Beau's is right in the heart of historic Annapolis, just off the city dock, right by the Main Street circle. It couldn't be more convenient if you're touristing around Annapolis. I stopped in, ordered an Americano, and took it to go so I could enjoy a walk before my meeting. The Americano was great. The service was great. The space is large enough that it wouldn't be a bad place to set up with a laptop or a book. My only qualm (and it's such a minor one) is decor/ambiance related. It feels very dark inside, like you're in a basement even though you're at ground level. It's a long space with only windows in the front, but I think the paint colors add to the lack of brightness in the space. Not a big deal, but it might not be the best place for working, studying, or reading, since it isn't the brightest space. It isn't often that I write a review that covers the mission of the business in addition to the food/drink, service, and ambiance. But Bitty & Beau's is one of those places that are doing something different, something intentional that sets them apart. I enjoyed my coffee and my visit and will happily return the next time I need a coffee in the area! read more

While Bitty & Beau's is a regional chain of coffee shops, this particular visit was to their shop in Annapolis, and if was memorable in all the right ways! If you're in town and want a hot coffee (or something else) THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO! Their website refers to Bitty & Beau's Coffee as a "human rights movement disguised as a coffee shop, where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are valued in the workplace!" All that might be true, but in addition, it's really a great place to get a cup of coffee, a hot chocolate, or a cold drink, and get to know they're very special and enthusiastic employees! If you're in Annapolis, and you DON'T stop here, think of it as an opportunity wasted! The people behind the counter are fantastic. They do a great job making the perfect beverage, AND their enthusiasm will LIFT YOU UP! I can't say enough about the ambience. It's a welcoming shop with enthusiastic people and great beverages and a few sweet treats as well! Are you there yet? What are you waiting for....GO! read more

Bitty and Beaus Coffee in Annapolis is more than a local coffee shop. It is a place where excellent coffee meets a powerful mission and creates an experience worth talking about. Located on Dock Street, the shop greets every guest with genuine warmth. The drinks are consistently well made and the baked goods are spot on. What really makes this place stand out is the team. Every staff member brings energy, kindness, and pride to their work. It is clear they enjoy what they do and take real care in making each visit feel personal. Bitty and Beaus was created to provide meaningful jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. That mission comes to life here. This is not just a place to grab coffee. It is a space where people are valued, smiles are easy, and community comes first. If you are looking for a feel good stop with great coffee and even better people, this place delivers. You leave with more than a good drink. You leave feeling better about the world. read more

Bitty & Beau is such a wonderful concept. This is a coffee shop that hires intellectually disabled individuals to work in their stores. The Bitty & Beau name comes from the founder Amy Wright's two children of whom both were born with Down Syndrome. The first store opened in 2016 in Wilmington, North Carolina. There are currently 18 Bitty & Beau stores, across 11 states. I recently went to their location in Annapolis, Maryland. The inside is very cute with images of all of their locations. It was a bit dark, without any natural sunlight coming through. There was a young man named Max working here, there was no way you could miss him, even if you tried. He immediately yelled "Welcome to Bitty & Beau's, what can I get for you?" Long before I had a chance to even glance at the menu. He kept yelling, and said in five minutes he'll be leaving. I asked if he had lemonade. That didn't get me a response so I got an iced coffee. I also got some coffee beans to brew their coffee at home. This coffee was very tasty. It was pretty rich and flavorful! It was equally as tasty when brewed at home. While this is a wonderful cause that they're doing at Bitty & Beau's, a little more patience and kindness towards customers would be so much appreciated. read more

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There is limited street parking which is free until 10am and then metered. The interior has a cool coffee hang out vibe. I love the mission of the organization to provide job opportunity to individuals with a disability. Everyone was friendly and we chatted prior to placing my order. I ordered an iced white chocolate mocha and while it wasn't the best I have had, it was decent and I think the coffee is good. I would come back. read more

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This establishment is awesome and we wanted to support because they hire people with intellectual disabilities and support the human rights movement which is why we stopped by. Ironically the "normal" employee who works there was UTTERLY RUDE and left us with disdain and walking out of there with a bad taste in our mouths. Didn't catch her name- long black hair ponytail and just bad manners and HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. Its 95 degrees outside- in the middle of an excessive heat wave- ordered two orders of 4 shots of expresso over ICE with almond milk in 24 oz cups. They put them in tiny cups with lids- it was still warm. Told them it was wrong. They rude girl threw our cups and poured them out - put them in a small cup not enough ice. Had to let them know again that there was not enough ice- wrong cups. She angrily shoved more ice into the smaller cups. Meanwhile all the other workers were kind and wishing us a good day. Learn your manners girl- those bad vibes won't get you anywhere. read more

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Top-notch! Our 1st ever visit and will not be our last. Inclusion is everything. Had the best iced coffee and ginormous rice Krispy treat. Service was excellent. Place is clean. It was perfect right before our boat ride. And what a beautiful concept. Everyone is welcome here. read more

I was waiting for my daughter's bus to arrive for our field trip to Annapolis and had a few minutes to kill. I saw Bitty & Beau's Coffee and decided that was the place to do it. According to their website, Bitty & Beau's is a "human rights rights movement disguised as a coffee shop". This means they hire employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities to work at their shops. When I entered the shop, there were four people working. I was greeted by a man at the register. I ordered a Cold Brew with Oat Milk and was handed a queen of clubs. A second employee made the drink and two others were working together to call out the orders. My cold brew was out quickly. It was good. The price was reasonable. The only thing different at Bitty & Beau's Coffee compared to my normal coffee shop experience was who took my order and served my drink. That's a human rights/coffee movement I can get behind. read more

My girls enjoyed their bagels. But the issue I had was with the female blonde barista. The barista snapped at me when I went to get my coffees after she called out my card because I said the order was missing a bagel and basically yelled and told me to leave it because it wasn't ready. I understand that the employees may have disabilities (which I'm glad the business supports) but snapping at a customer (not from the area) is not acceptable. read more

It's a Nice coffee shop with a pleasant atmosphere, but unfortunately, the smoothie we ordered didn't meet our expectations. read more

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This place will make you appreciate what they do! They have a great mission to change the way we think about people. They hire workers with disabilities and get them a job! The coffee is very good. The espresso is creamy and we'll balanced. The inside is decorated so nicely and they have thought of every touch. I highly recommend this place for their coffee and for their mission! read more

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We took the kids to Annapolis for the morning and needed coffee when we got there. This place stood out in the reviews and for good reasons. It's a cute little shop in just the right place near the harbor. They had fantastic coffee. My double espresso was jut a bit bitter with some dry cocoa notes in a way that I almost never find outside of great coffee shops in NYC. The kids got _amazing_ hot chocolate with whipped cream. My wife really enjoyed her dry cappuccino, although she said it could have been a bit dryer. Beyond that, they had a really nice wooden high-top bar by the window where we could look out and see the boats. It was empty when we were there and far from the other people sitting down, so we could hang out and drink our stuff with our masks down without worrying about having unvaccinated kids (because they hadn't been able to get the their shots yet). To cap everything off, I loved the disability supportive message of the shop. Will definitely come back if we're there. read more

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee - The right values. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

A wonderful welcome from the staff soon as you walk into thru the door. Grateful menu selection even if you are not a coffee drinker. A cool bar you can sit at and enjoy your drinks and snacks. Highly recommend this cool spot. read more

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee - Ice latte with oatmilk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Delicious strawberry smoothie and delightful staff! Instead of an order number, you get a playing card so make sure you know your suits! read more

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee - Vanilla Latte Strawberry Smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Good coffee, great mission. We were enthusiastically greeted right when we walked in. The ordering process was efficient and easy. We were handed a 6 of clubs playing card to identify our order when it was ready. The atmosphere is sleek yet welcoming and cozy. The coffee shop is a growing chain that employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I was happy to support this business, while enjoying a very delicious almond milk latte, gluten free cookie and excellent service! read more

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

I really like this coffee shop. I had never heard of the business until walking by but they employ disabled persons. The drinks are good and the interior decorations are cool read more

I absolutely loved this coffee shop that I stumbled upon while in Annapolis. We had caramel lattes with oat milk and extra sweet ! Lovely and super clean shop that I will absolutely make it a point to visit again! Loved the people and the service too read more

Such an adorable coffee shop with amazing coffee and service! Highly recommend it for a hot coffee, Iced coffee or iced lemonade on a hot day! So many great merchandise as well. read more

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Love this place for both their product and their mission! They seem to really care about people. They employ several amazing people with special needs, and every employee there is very friendly and helpful. They have a good selection of both hot and cold coffee drinks, as well as chai tea and fruit smoothies. They also offer a variety of muffins and have lots of tshirts, hats, mugs, etc. for sale. I got an iced coffee and it was excellent! Also, I was very appreciative of the fact that they had almond milk on the counter to add to any drinks. Perfect for those who have a dairy allergy/restriction. Decaf hot/iced coffee is also available. 5 star experience, would love to come back and support them again! read more

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Wonderful coffee shop! Opened yesterday and has a great story and feel. If you want more than just a cup of coffee you'll need to stop in here. The location is where the old downtown Starbucks was. And the inside is clean, contemporary, and beautiful. The company hires baristas with disabilities to help this community have places to work. Their website indicates that over 80% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are unemployed across the nation. Wow. And then comes along this family and creates jobs and an amazing experience for all. I enjoyed my visit. I ordered an americano as there was not an alternative milk for me (I oat or soy only). They do have almond milk and skim milk. Max took my order and did a lovely job. Everyone still seems to be learning but doing amazing. I look forever to seeing the development of this place and seeing how well It will fit into the Annapolis community! Welcome Bitty and Beau's! We are happy you're here! Oh and my americano was delicious. And they also offer some muffins for foods. And they also do cold beverages and shakes. Enjoy! read more

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee - The newest coffee shop downtown! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Feel good coffee shop. Open about 2 weeks. And staff getting trained in a gentle supportive way. Some of the systems still being worked out. Coffee was good. Had a chocolate key lime cookie from a package. Also good, but buying prepackaged food in a coffee shop loses a bit of the experience. Lots of good work being done by having this coffee shop-advancing those with challenges. Will definitely come back to sit and drink coffee while looking out the front window. read more

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Awesome customer service & greeting upon arrival!! Top notch way to make us feel welcome!! Coffee was amazing!! I LOVE lavender & so happy they had a lavender latte for me!! The ambiance was superb, location fantastic, drinks and service top notch!!! Go here read more

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Delicious drinks, cute shop and top notch service! Bitty and Beau's is the perfect place to stop for a hot or cold drink and a fresh pastry. When I visited I had a muffin and an iced tea. Both were yummy. I really love how the employees personalize the bags and cups with short notes. It makes the experience feel more personal. On the day I stopped in I lucked out and had Michael serve me. He is one of my good friends from Special Olympics Maryland. He was very welcoming and prompt. He also hung out and we had some good conversation where there were no customers at the register. I love what Bitty and Beau's stands for and how they foster a completely inclusive environment. I will be back! read more

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Bitty and Beau is a hit for us! Awesome service and friendly people, shout out to Michael for making us feel welcomed. The caramel and mocha latte was a great pick me up. I love how they inclusive and open this cafe is and giving people with special needs opportunities to work and be independent. This is a place that the world needs and hope for more places to open up this idea. read more

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee - Mocha and caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Great fast service provided at a busy time of year. Guests were expected to know their structure... don't ask questions! read more

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee - Counter at the coffee shop. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

The food was really good, the costumer service was really good, and it's was a fairly quiet establishment, and the workers were really nice

Excellent experience! We had the Americano and hot chocolate, along with a chocolate chip muffin. The muffin had a hint of cinnamon which was perfect! Staff was very friendly and the venue extremely clean! Two thumbs up! We will be back! read more

Loved it here! Great service and delicious coffee. A great mission and even better people.