This spot is a bit of a drive for me but I saw online that they have amazing coffee beans that are sustainably sourced so I had to try since we got a new espresso machine for Christmas. I had a wonderful chat with the gentleman who gave me my coffee and he offered me to try their coffee of the day and it was so tasty that I knew my beans were going to be good. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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i was looking for a source for really good fresh roasted beans and THIS IS IT! The bean selection is better than anywhere I've seen in the Chicago suburbs, the service is outstanding.....and they roast the beans and ship the same day. I ordered the Ethiopia beans for a Christmas gift along with a tin of Summer Garland caffeine-free tea leaves. Now I know where to get the best beans. And they're in Wheaton, IL. read more

Best coffee available. After buying coffee at I Have A Bean it's difficult to buy coffee anywhere else.

Very friendly and helpful. The gentlemen at the door gave me some brewing tips for my new Aeropress and helped me find the gift/sampler from their site. My coffee was roasted same day, custom ground for my needs, delivered to my house. Just excellent service. The coffee is lovely. I'll be ordering more soon. read more

Good coffee with a great story. Thank you for making every dream/bean possible. "Elevating Coffee Redreaming Lives." read more

I Have a Bean - We got this as a gift... the coffee is but the story behind is even more great. Definitely worth every sip. - A coffee machine is actively brewing coffee into a mug with a colorful design. Next to the mug, there is a flyer titled 'Redreaming Lives' that discusses post-prison individuals who roast coffee and the mission of I Have a Bean. The setup appears to be on a countertop, with part of a wooden shelf visible above. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

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I just moved here with my family from out of state. Starbucks and Dunkin' coffee just don't cut it. We went out to breakfast in Naperville - shout out to Nature's Best Cafe - and their coffee was EXCELLENT. I asked the owner where their coffee came from, and he told me that not only was I Have a Bean a great product, but they also had a wonderful second-chance mission. I had the Colombian roast at Nature's Best, so I ordered that, along with the Sumatra and Ethiopian varieties. I've been making the Ethiopian every day since receiving my shipment, in my new pour over configuration, and have been loving it. I will be a repeat customer! read more

IHAB is a staple of the Wheaton community! Their coffee is second to none. We love using their coffee for cold brews in the summer. Love that they only roast it AFTER I have ordered it. You cannot go wrong by ordering your coffee through them! Good people; good coffee; good purpose! read more

I found out about I Have A Bean in the book Untapped Talent about companies that have successfully employed formerly incarcerated people. The effort to do so is good for helping employers with their labor shortage challenged while improving the lives of people who want (and deserve) a second chance. Intrigued by their social mission, I ordered a pound of ground Java dark roast. Before I opened the bag I noticed its distinctive aroma -- even my wife, who does not drink coffee, remarked on how good it smelled. And it lived up to the hype: Bold, rich flavor -- as good as any dark roast I've had. Wanna drink great coffee while making a difference? I Have A Bean will make that happen for you. read more

I discovered I Have a Bean several years ago from a socially conscious holiday gift list. I'm a huge coffee snob and liked their mission so I gave them a try. I have never looked back. This coffee is worth the price. And it is indeed on the pricey side but you do get a full pound. The flavor is complex and rich. I'd say you didn't need as much every morning but it's so delicious I don't drink less than I would other coffees. This coffee provides an experience. It's not just a caffeine hit. It's a beverage to savor and enjoy. Every sip makes me pause and breathe deep and relax. It makes an amazing start to the day. And once you try it, you'll never want to go back to lower quality coffee again. read more

Wow, I just ordered a bag of beans from I Have A Dream. I live about 45 min away and wasn't up for the drive out there so I ordered my beans to be delivered. This is definitely the fastest I've ever received fresh beans--it took two days! Thank you, roasters!! I got the Colombia Decaf, whole beans. Roasted on Feb 11th and delivered Feb 12th. That's amazing. The taste is amazing too--they describe it, saying it gets sweeter as it cools. And they're right. My first cup did not disappoint, no bitterness, and I am already looking forward to my next cup. Next time I'm in Wheaton, I will definitely be stopping by in person. Also, what a good cause to support with my coffee obsession--they employ ex-convicts. It's hard for them to find jobs after they're released--how wonderful that this business supports them. Thank you for roasting my delicious beans, Ebben! read more

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When you open a bag of coffee from I have a Bean, you will experience heaven on earth! Once I tasted their freshly roasted coffee, I knew I would never go back to coffee that has sat on a grocery store shelf. And that was not even the original reason I tried I Have a Bean. I started buying their coffee because they hire post prison people. I know how hard it is for someone with a criminal record, especially a felony, to get a job. So the fact that I have a Bean intentionally hires them made me want to buy coffee from them. And I have continued year after year to buy my coffee from I Have a Bean. You don't have to live near Wheaton. They ship coffee within a day of roasting to anywhere. read more

An awesome local coffee spot! They offered me a complimentary drink when I came in even though I was just picking up an online order. The coffee smelled SO good, I couldn't wait to try it. It was fresh and amazing upon brewing it! It's a little more expensive but the quality is top notch and a product I will continue to buy! read more

While I am drinking amazing coffee I can also know that people who prepared it are being helped to build better lives. Coffee makes the world better. read more

I have a subscription for whole bean coffee, and the taste far surpasses whole beans I've gotten from Starbucks and Caribou. I get the Colombian Women Producers, and the Peruvian Cajamarca. I am very intentional in supporting small businesses, and I love the mission of I Have a Bean. Give them a try! read more

excellent quality and service. I am a return customer and really enjoy all their products.

I have been buying this wonderful coffee for 4 - 5 years. Whenever or wherever we travel, I miss my own coffee so much! No one's coffee in my opinion is better than I Have a Bean. I just returned from a trip to Italy, the Coffee was terrible compared to I Have Bean. it's just the best!!!!!! read more

Great place to get coffee beans! The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and they have a wonderful selection of beans from all over the world. I highly recommend this place if you have standards that would never include Starbucks lol. read more

The best coffee. Roasted the day that it's ordered and the bag is customized with your name or company's name. The newsletters are informative. If you have a question, it's answered immediately by email or phone. Their mission to have post-prison people rebuild their lives is, besides the unbelievably fresh and delicious coffee, an important reason for my loyalty! read more

The secret to preparing an exceptional cub of coffee is fresh and correctly roasted coffee beans. Roasting coffee is an art and the roaster must have a great palate. Fresh coffee is not inexpensive, so it's nice to have a socially conscious roaster. I Have a Bean meets all of these qualities wrapped in a business that helps people who have been incarcerated by teaching them new skills. I am grateful every day for coffee from I Have a Bean. I've traveled a lot and can tell you, this is awesome coffee. read more

This is the best coffee on the planet, with an important mission and purpose. Give it a try and you'll agree

Just got the new seasonal Paceline Blend, will enjoy in the morning. The Columbia blend had unique flavors of fruit and other seasonal blends. read more

Really great coffee! Super quick shipping! I bought the Colombian coffee and you can really taste and smell the difference! I would definitely recommend read more

When my husband first learned about this company, we decided to order from them to support their mission of employing post-prison individuals. While perusing the coffee selections, I had a difficult time choosing which ones to try first. We ordered 4 1-pound whole bean bags and opted for regular shipping. I received an order confirmation email, an email letting me know my coffee had shipped, another letting me know when it would arrive (including a time frame!), and a last one telling me it had been delivered. I appreciate this level of communication, as I've ordered from other roasters and been left to wonder "where the heck is my coffee??" In our experience with I Have a Bean, there is no confusion or frustration, only eager anticipation. The bags are simple yet visually appealing, and my name is printed on a label on each one. I'm not a coffee expert by any means, so I won't embarrass myself by attempting to describe flavor profiles and aromas. All I can say is, the coffee is divine. I drink mine black, and usually need it to be scalding hot to truly enjoy it. I like this coffee even lukewarm. How does it still taste good when other brands of coffee make me gag when tepid? Magic, probably. My husband and I make a large French press of I Have a Bean coffee every morning. It's a beautiful way to start each day. We just received our second shipment and we're looking forward to tasting our new selections. We're so thankful to have learned about this company and we appreciate the work, skill, knowledge, and pride the individuals at I Have a Bean put into each bag of coffee they produce. read more

My coffee search is over. A company with a delicious and wonderfully satisfying coffee combined with an important social mission. Flavorful, great depth of traditional profile in the Nicaraguan and Guatemalan coffee! Love the e mail education and coffee making experience guide that delves into the coffee experience. Give this coffee comany a try...get yours with your name on the bag; roasted just for you!! read more

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Just had my 1st cup of my Whole Bean order of the just released Ethiopia GUJI - Hambela Natural coffee, and I had to have another right away to "re-enjoy" the taste!! This coffee was definitely grown, washed and roasted by the gods!!! read more

They are not open during their posted hours. Went twice and gave up. I have had their coffee before though and it is very good.

Customer Service that far exceeded my expectations! I ordered a gift set on Monday, the coffee was roasted and ground same day, and it was delivered on Tuesday with standard delivery! And it was beautiful packaged, with personalized labels and a gift card for the recipient--just outstanding! I look forward to ordering again and supporting this great cause in the process! Five stars--each one well-deserved! read more

Literally the best coffee I've ever had. Even people who don't like coffee actually like this coffee

I've bought a number of bags of fresh coffee from I Have A Bean in Wheaton Just received another today. All types that I've bought have been fantastic. Most I've had delivered to my home - with very quick response and delivery ( most next day), and a couple I picked up at the store while doing other things nearby (Lincoln Marsh is a great walk and pretty place!). The owner Pete makes sure they only sell high quality great tasting coffee ( I get already ground ) from around the world. Friendly people and you're helping those who need a job get one too ( see history of the business). read more

The first local Wheaton roaster. Great people. And their coffees are high quality, always freshly roasted. I like their Colombian decaf better than any decaf offered by Intelligentsia or Peet's. I also recommend the Huehuetenango. read more

The coffee was delivered really quick, and I loved the personalization on the individual bags. Plus... the coffee is great too! I highly recommend checking them out. Prices are good too for the quality. read more

I am so impressed by I Have A Bean coffee. The quality is exceptional. Prices are very reasonable. And on top of all that, a great cause. You have to try it. read more

I've been buying these beans for over 10 years. In my opinion these make the best coffee I've tasted. Occasionally I run out and buy a bag of whatever whatever to fill in until I can get to the plant. The others are not nearly as good even though they might cost the same or more. I also love the mission of this company as well. It's a win-win, great coffee while helping other elevate their lives. read more

First found them at the Wheaton French Market. Great coffee and a reasonable price. Plus they have a great attitude and a commitment to help others. read more

Great coffee! It's nice to visit their stand in the summer at the Wheaton French market. We also bike to their shop.

Great coffee, customer service and staff! My go-to source for beans since Pete started IHaB.

So good on so many levels. The coffee, the people, the mission, the customer service - all of it. Without exaggerating, some of the best coffee I've ever had. I moved out-of-state and continue to order their coffee because none of the local stuff comes close. Thanks, I Have A Bean team! read more

Excellent coffee. Great service. Clever and honest marketing with personality. join the Bean Team. Drink this coffee. You will love it.

The best coffee in Chicagoland, the best coffee in Wheaton, the best coffee period. We moved from Wheaton and continue to get this very best coffee with the very best cause. Their subscription service is a great help for ensuring the freshest roasted beans in an ongoing fashion. read more

I ordered some of the Peru medium dark roast, ground for a French press. Even the BOX it came in smelled incredible. Tried my coffee the next morning and it was absolutely delicious. I'm so happy to support such an awesome company and hope people give them a try! I'm pretty sure I'm hooked! read more