Great sandwiches! Amazing service and nice staff. Very good at remembering and making notes of special requests. Cute cafe by the water. Nice view and spacious. read more

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Note to the Black Bean Cafe community: The current Black Bean Cafe location will be closing at the end of January 2025, but an exciting opportunity awaits just around the corner. Coming soon...Molly's Reach by Black Bean Cafe! I was a customer before at the old Molly's Reach, after having watched The Beachcombers on CBC television for many years, so I am very excited to hear this thrilling news. There's so much history behind this place! The owners wrote on their website: "We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us over the years and made the Black Bean Cafe feel like home. We can't wait to welcome you back and see all your familiar faces at Molly's Reach!" Thanks David and Becca for continuing your cafe legacy and preserving the iconic landmark on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast. We can't wait to see what you have in store for the new location! read more

Super friendly community where you get fresh and delicious local food and drinks. This cafe is located by the water at the corner of a block under 10 minutes from the ferry terminal. It's a very cute 2-storey blue house, and the restaurant is on the ground floor. I had lunch there on a business trip. It was recommended by the locals. The interior has a rustic farmhouse vibe. The Black Bean Burger caught my eyes on the wall lunch menu right away. Even though it's a veggie burger, the black bean, avocado, red onion, tomato, lettuce and chipotle mayo were such a good combination with the great flavour and texture. The buns were very fresh. They also provided some crispy potato chips on the side. The hot chai latte I had was very tasty and smooth. It had the right balance of sweetness and aroma of chai. Very yummy. If you live in the neighbourhood, you gotta know this place. I saw the locals coming in and out either dine in or takeout. If you're visiting, you gotta visit this local cafe which you'll appreciate their service and food. read more

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Stopped by to grab some food and hangout before catching our ferry. It had a cozy vibes and was constantly busy during the time we were there. They do have quite a few places to sit, considering how small the space is. They have a variety of items to choose from; including sandwiches, salad, soup, and baked goods. We had the Mediterranean tuna sandwich and a cup of lentil soup. The sandwich was filling. Plenty of tuna and veg inside. It came with a side of those krinkle cut Himalayan salt chips from Costco. And ifykyk they are delicious. The soup was nice on the rainy day. It had a nice texture and just overall tasted good. Only complaint was that I wish the bread had been toasted slightly. Overall, it was a satisfying lunch and I'd gladly come back. read more

Black Bean Cafe & Roasting - Cup of soup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gibsons, British Columbia

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The BB has moved down the street to the famous (of Beachcombers fame) Molly's cafe. Same menu as old BB location, but promises more once necessary renos and upgrades are done. Good food and friendly staff. read more

Very cute cafe with delicious baking and breakfast sandwiches. The patio has a nice coastal community hippie vibe. The locals and tourists both go to this little cafe. We parked down the street, as the cafe's lot is very tiny read more

Black Bean Cafe & Roasting - Sign and exterior taken from patio seat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gibsons, British Columbia

A solid place for all kinds of sandwiches and baked goods. The strawberry rhubarb muffin was my fave and I would give five stars just for that. Nice and crusty too, soft and chewy on the inside with nice chunks of fruit. We also tried a variety of sandwiches: veggie, Turkey, grilled cheese, ham/egg/cheese. All were good, with the veggie and egg sandwiches being standouts. Get there early for the cinnamon buns. Unfortunately by the time we arrived at lunchtime they were sold out. read more

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On mornings when I'm lacking the desire to cook for myself, the Gibson's breakfast hits the spot. Some of the best baked goodies on the coast also. Don't skip the gluten-free chocolate walnut brownie. It's sooo good. read more

Delicious food and friendly staff in a prime location. Lots of options for vegetarians too!

Picked up sandwiches to take to one of the local cideries for a picnic lunch. I had the Coastal Veggie, with aged white cheddar, hummus, avocado, sprouts, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, Dijon and mayo on multigrain bread. I think that with a veggie sandwich, you really notice the quality of the ingredients, and this one was excellent! Little bag of chips on the side was a nice finishing touch. Delicious! read more

Black Bean Cafe & Roasting - Coastal veggie sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gibsons, British Columbia

It looked nice until we entered the cafe with our two children and another couple and child.We asked if we could sit down at a large table (this is the Age of Covid) and they said it was fine. The table was gooey with sanitizer, but no big deal. The place was fairly empty when we sat down. We ordered food and while we waited our children became hungry and started making noise(they are 2 and 4). The place started filling with people and our friend went to pick up the order. He was told that there was a 6 person limit inside the restaurant - which is odd considering we asked before hand. In any case she subsequently said that patrons were complaining about the noise and that we had to leave. My friend asked about a large table outside with one person sitting just reading without eating. She was not willing to accommodate. In the end we were forced to leave which is pretty insulting considering we just dropped about $80 dollars and the kids would have quieted down. If this was a fine restaurant I would completely understand, but this is a cafe during lunch time. Food was good, but I wouldn't know because we were forced to leave before I was able to get my order. The service was pretty shabby replete with that wonderful Canadian passive aggressiveness that just makes your vacation extra special. Needless to say, I will not be recommending black bean to anyone. read more

Good coffee .. very friendly service. I had the blueberry muffin. Big in size and good. read more

Black Bean Cafe & Roasting - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gibsons, British Columbia

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This place has really good coffee. Its has a really nice taste to it. I am not a coffee drinker but I personally liked it. I was told the owner roast their coffee at the back. The decor is quite interesting. As well, when you are there, you have to try their muffins. I loved their muffins the most. Yummy. Very friendly service. read more

Black Bean Cafe & Roasting - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gibsons, British Columbia

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Mmm home made flavours with fresh roasted coffee. Count me in!! Great Coast vibes are unique to the sunshine coast but reminds me of California 25 years ago. The service is friendly and prompt, clean facilities and fresh made to order. We will be back again!! read more

Black Bean Cafe & Roasting - TRY the carrot cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gibsons, British Columbia

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The food is good. It's a sandwich place and seems popular. We were here on a Monday afternoon at 1 and while there were people in the restaurant it wasn't busy. I'm not sure why it took them 30 minutes to make three sandwiches! Granted we didn't order as a group we ordered one after the other but my daughters both ordered veggie sandwiches and they were served ( to go) about 7 minutes apart. I would not eat here if I was in a rush. My tuna sandwich was good and the bread was yummy but my daughters noticed different amount of hummus on their sandwiches. I did like that they added chips on the side and that the prices were reasonable (my tuna sandwich was 7.50 for a nice thick sandwich with lettuce.) Pick this place if you are not in a hurry read more

Great, healthful food, fish salads, sandwich, muffins, a tad pricey but better food for nice lunch than most on Coast! Nice staff, cute place, indoors or outside. A bit cramped but not rly a problem. Good for regulars or tourists! read more

I have Bean-dar! I homed in on this corner cafe as we were driving in for lunch. I was impressed that this is not just a great spot to grab a java, but it's also a local Roastery! -With a porch none-the-less and I think you know what kind of view a cafe in this location would have to offer. New this year, The Black Bean cafe also offers light lunch. Cute spot, and yet undiscovered ! -well, except by me, expert cafe spotter ;-) read more

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Great little cafe off the "center" intersection of Gibson's Landing. Their latte was great and their bread pudding? It was moist and great! Definitely a great spot to enjoy the area and take in the view and the sunshine. read more

Black Bean Cafe & Roasting - Lovely cafe on the quieter side of Gibsons - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gibsons, British Columbia

Not much to say about the Black Bean, except that it's a cozy, warm little place that is a community hub (rare to go there and not bump into a friend) with food that schmecks. Good coffee, good honest baking and sandwiches (including great breakfast sandwiches). Highly recommended. read more

Small cafe with outdoor seating serving breakfast, lunch and drinks. Came in for breakfast while on vacation. Got a breakfast sandwich which was small and didn't come with anything for $8. Their muffins looked great but didn't want to pay so much for one muffin. Decorated with a cabin meets grandma motif. Received hard stares from all the locals the entire time we were eating. Food: 3 Service: 3 Ambiance: 2 Parking: 3 read more

What a delightful and delicious gem of a Cafe in Gibsons! Best food and drinks around and staff are so kind and helpful! And vegan options too! A joy to come here. read more

Made a stop in Gibsons to kill some time after catching an early ferry from Vancouver and needed an easy take out breakfast option. Black Beam cafe happened to be across the street from where I parked so I looked up the menu and checked it out. Pleased to be able to get a tasty sausage breakfast sandwich with some eggs and cheese on a nice ciabatta bun. Wifey went for a grilled ham & cheese sandwich. I saw lots of naked goods and other coffee shop fare but will have to try those next time. Staff were very friendly and my order came pretty quickly for how busy it was. I will definitely come here again. read more

Great for coffee and sandwiches. Grabbed a bunch of both to-go for a picnic and it was perfect.

Ya the coffee was good here and the staff was awesome. But the Carrot, Ginger, something, something, whatever soup made my day. I'm a soupie. So I love, could be construed in an alarming way, soup. I was in need of a break from wandering the shore and they met the challenge. I'm a lucky Canadian who had the afternoon free, and was out of two. When I found and cool place to sit, free wifi, excellent coffee, and MAzing soup I could not have asked for anything better. The space was just enough quiet so I could think with decent ambient noise from other customers. They had just what I needed. And a pelican on the patio. read more

We ordered three salads; and, while the ingredients tasted very fresh, they seemed slapped together with little finesse (eg. very long pieces of lettuce). The girl who took our order seemed bothered that we were placing an order, and they were slow to clean up after previous customers. read more

Delicious coffee, as it should be, since they roast their own beans. They also seem to roast their own turkeys for the turkey sandwiches they sell here. My brother-in-law was very impressed by the taste and the moistness of the turkey in his sandwich. It looked damn delicious. I had the ... brie sandwich, I think. Whatever it was, it was also delicious. For those who like to sit outside and eat (like me), they have a nice little patio area that's perfect for parents with strollers. The inside restaurant is a little on the squished side so it was a nice alternative, especially on such a beautiful day. Definitely will come again. read more

Always great food and coffee! The fruit scones are amazing as are their sandwiches, pick your time to go in, it's always busy and you will have to be there early at lunch to get a seat :) Salmon bagel is amazing!! read more

The best muffins I have ever tasted! Great coffee! What a gem! I will be making this my go to place whenever I find myself in Gibson's.

Cute place with really great food and friendly service. We had a turkey and Brie panini on gf bread, and an old fashioned turkey sandwich on regular bread. I was extremely delighted to see they use REAL turkey breast!! Also, probably the best gf bread I've had. Tasty and didn't crumble apart. Would definitely recommend you try this lovely cafe. read more

best coffee shop on the coast! family owned, great vibes, great patio and better coffee. nowhere else I would recommend over this place! great staff and greater owners read more

cute patio, great coffee, and vegan accommodating. :)

Friendly staff. Good selection of muffins, coffee, breakfast and lunch stuff - and the view is lovely. However, they would benefit from having a few more dairy free baked goods. read more

The Black Bean Cafe offers very good coffee either take out or dine in. Amazing pastries and other baked goods. Its a great place for very good sandwiches to enjoy on the patio or in the fairly intimate dining room. read more

Hands down best place for coffee, breakfast and lunch on the Sunshine Coast We come to Gibsons four or five times a year and it has become a staple for us. The breakfast sandwich is insane. read more

Visited this cafe multiple times and was consistently pleased. The coffee is fantastic and the Mexican breakfast sandwich was to tasty to try anything else! Nice cozy feel inside, even had toys for kids. Prices are to be expected - but always feels good supporting smaller companies. Food was not copy/paste and everything seemed genuinely fresh. read more

Was here on the thanksgiving weekend. Basic coffee is 'meh. g/f ordered a mocha latte, and there were CHUNKS in it. Tried again the next day, same thing. This place is TINY. Don't expect to sit down for a coffee and get any work done if you're looking to get on-line. 2.5Mb/s Down, 0.5Mb/s up (30ms ping). If you don't know what that is, think ADSL from ~5 years ago. When I was there, the place was INFESTED with loud, entitled, baby boomers who have zero manners, and a mess of small feral children running around knocking into everything. read more

This is as good as it gets on the Sunshine Coast. I have recommended this place for its coffee (they roast their own - very good) and for its breakfast sandwiches/burritos, as well as its muffins, cookies, smoothies and lunch sandwiches. The food is simply excellent. Friends have raved about it as an ideal spot (right by Molly's Reach in lower Gibsons and for its food and atmosphere. This place is hard to beat! read more

the black bean cafe is the place to be !! Great service!! Great coffee, all locally roasted by them. Food is awesome, their breakfast sandwiches are good everything is cooked right when you order it, muffins and pastries are fresh from the morning!! highly recommend it, my stop by place whenever im on the coast. read more