Its a comfortable space. Not loud, you can actually have a conversation. The young people who work there seem to enjoy their job. The scones are delicious I like inviting friends for lunch at Keen Bean. I've never been disappointed! read more

Adorable coffee shop that was my wakeup "office" for the morning, arriving at around 6:30 and not leaving until nearly 9:00. Two great cups of drip coffee got me going and I enjoyed powering my laptop and phone while writing a few Yelp reviews. This is larger on the inside than it looks with several different spaces and chair setups throughout. I found a comfy table in one of the back areas where I could still see to the register but it was quiet. A steady flow of customers coming and going. And I can see why. This is a neat little space! [Review 647 of 2024 - 339 in Missouri - 21678 overall] read more

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Fantastic Coffee. I had my usual iced mocha. Keen Bean's mocha was excellent. Prominent coffee flavor at the beginning of the drink that was not overwhelmed by the chocolate or over diluted by the milk. The flavor lasted until the last sip. My expectation for a perfect Iced Mocha. Neatly decorated little shop, friendly fast service at the bar. Comfortable seating. Take either Mt Vernon exit, the shop is easy access on the north side of the I-44 Business loop! Drive thru service. read more

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The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a great spot to meet friends, get some work done, or just enjoy a quiet moment with a cup of coffee. read more

Best coffee around too bad it's not a franchise, we're stuck with Starbucks when we go out of town only makes us miss keen bean that much more. read more

Great prices. $2 scones. $7 salad and you can add a lot of chicken for a couple bucks more. Plenty of sugar free syrup options for drinks. Smoothies and kombucha on site. Sandwiches and soups also available. Plenty of seating. Only downside is it is dimly lit so not great for reading but otherwise very comfortable area. read more

KeenBean Coffee Roasters - Full salad w chicken - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Vernon, Missouri

Best coffee in town, possibly in the state. Great coffee, good food and good people. Hard to go wrong when you walk into this building.

Nice peeps. Low quality espresso and prices higher than San francisco. It used to be good but that passed 6 months ago. No excuse for the high prices. read more

My brother and I had an amazing experience here . Loved the coffee ,and the atmosphere.Service was fantastic ...Will definitely be back if I'm in the area again.... read more

After a week of gas station and hotel coffee on the road I just needed a good cup of Joe. Best latte I have ever had. Delicious! Just the right amount of foam and flavor. Prices are unbelievable compared to other roasters. The menu was easy to read and all the prices seemed very reasonable. The atmosphere was very laid back with lots of private little nooks or bigger tables. Too bad we had to get back on the road. I would have loved to stay and look at all the interesting things. read more

Road trippin and landed in this town. The reviews live up to the hype! It's super cute. Everyone was friendly and pleasant. Toasted Marshmallow/Brown Sugar Latte - Doesn't have a strong strong flavor but a nice sweet coffee. I'm happy with it! White Chocolate Mocha - Coming from a White Chocolate Mocha connesuir, it's actually pretty good! Cinnamon Rolls - Amazing heated up! Lavender/Citrus Scone - Reminds me of Fruit Loops lol. Chicken Cheddar Quiche - Also pretty good! Definitely reccomend heated up! 10/10 Would come again! * Pic of the Syrup Flavor options. * read more

KeenBean Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Vernon, Missouri

Stopped here on road trip, and found the most amazing coffee shop. Delicious, friendly, artsy, fun, all at once. I like a latte with a thick creamy foam, and they delivered, with smiles ear to ear! Even my favorite artist was playing on the speakers: jack johnson. Spinach parm quiche to die for!!!! read more

KeenBean Coffee Roasters - Inviting place! Art everywhere! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Vernon, Missouri

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What a wonderful coffee find where they rosy there own beens, and wow are they great! I had honey cbd in my latte.. yummy there are local hand pottery cups that you can purchase along with other eclectic finds.. the pastries are so tasty! I also took a lavender kombucha to-go. read more

KeenBean Coffee Roasters - Brownie with nuts, raspberry and Almond scone. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Vernon, Missouri

This place is ADORABLE. Their lattes are great. Their brownies are delicious. The whole place is clean and inviting. The staff are super-friendly. It's close to the interstate so one loses very little time coming here, especially if you just take the business route 44 through town. They have a drive-through window, but why not come in and get out of the car for a moment? It's well worth stopping here instead of some chain place in a bigger town nearby. I tried to take some pictures but a photo just can't do it justice. A warning though: NOT open on Sundays - At least not during the "off" season. If it's not Sunday, this is a great place to stop. read more

Great coffee, espresso, and breakfast spot. Stopped here as a pit stop on our road trip and absolutely loved it. Coffee was delicious and rich, the quiches were amazing and unique, and the safe was incredibly kind, helpful and patient! While we didn't get too try any, they also have an all day menu featuring salads, sandwiches, wraps and tapas! Perfect establishment! Keep up the great work! read more

The should go in the "How to avoid flatulence on a long drive" book. We were going to the Red Barn but chose the Keen Been hoping we could avoid adding to the already terrible scents that come with road trips. We ordered two wraps and the antipasto platter. Both wraps were filling and the platter had a secret sauce that balanced the salty goodness of olives, feta and tomatoe. They have shaded outdoor seating with ceiling fans. Also have a drive-thru where you're greeted with the 'howdy' we midwesterners love. If I was a local it would be a great spot for a meeting or get together. read more

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Sure cute place to stop cross country for a real cup of coffee. I was glad to see no big box commercial brands in the area but also SO fortunate for this little gem, as to avoid gas station coffee. read more

KeenBean Coffee Roasters - the outside of the restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Vernon, Missouri

Amazing people and incredible coffee! I've been going for years, and this is my favorite place to just sit with a friend over coffee. It's a very laid-back and comfortable place. read more

We went here in Fall 2019 coming out of Bentonville back to St.Louis, MO - it was the cutest coffee shop and they were so nice. I forgot to write a review then and we made the same trip in spring and I was desperate to find this stop. I looked back on my pictures and found it. Review upcoming... read more

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First time at the 'Bean'. Easy to navigate menu. Mostly way to eat salads and finger foods. Salads appear to be their specialty. They also have a very local style Tapas menu. They offer a nice selection of very cold domestic and craft beer and decent wines. I had the cheese and fruit plate. Well....it was ok. Three cheeses two were dry, salty and the other was Colby/jack blend. There was one to many salty cheese. Maybe substitute in a Swiss or Jarlsberg? Very good musician. Finished the evening with their chips and spicy buffalo dip. Overall very enjoyable evening. read more

What is there not to love about this place? The coffee is spectacular, make sure you pick up a pound or two of coffee beans to take home! You won't find a better tasting and flavorful roasted bean in the world. The food is delicious, can't say enough about their soups and sandwiches. I think the Buffalo Rooster (chicken salad) sandwich on fresh roll is my all time favorite! And the staff is the nicest bunch of people you ever met in a restaurant. If you have a chance to drop in for a coffee or something to eat, do not pass up this opportunity. We visit family here 2-3 times a year and always look forward to one or two trips to Keen Bean! We bring back to Florida several pounds of flavored coffee beans to savor until our next visit. We have even ordered online and had them shipped to South Florida. Yes, it's that good! read more

We didn't try the food, but if it is half as good as the coffee then it will knock your socks off! If you find yourself anywhere near Mt. Vernon, MO, you'll have to stop and this awesome coffee shop that looks amazing inside and out! The owner and baristas were super kind and helpful! Highly recommend this coffee shop! read more

Stopped at Mount Vernon for break on long drive. Great coffee shop, good place to read or work. Tables with good spacing both inside and outside. read more

Stopped by on a road trip to Texas. Son got a mocha which was ok he said, but nothing to write home about. His cinnamon roll was delicious though. My chai was a little too sweet for my liking so I suspect it was from concentrate. However, I loved the spinach quiche. What fell short was the drip coffee, which both my son and husband felt tasted like hot water and a bit of coffee. Basically it was just very weak coffee. He tried every option there was too... all the same. He just couldn't drink it. Disappointing from a roaster. Our measure of a good coffee shop is always the drip coffee, if you can't get that right not worth a repeat visit. read more

I don't live near Keen Bean. Like, if I want to get a coffee, it's going to be an hour drive round trip. This is actually how I became a regular weekly customer here for almost a year--as a stay at home parent of two toddlers with a husband deployed with the military, there have been MANY days where everyone is crying, naps ain't happenin', mama hasn't showered or changed out of PJs and the opportunity to do so doesn't seem to be in sight so we load up in the car and just drive to chill the heck out and hopefully induce a nap. On one of our drives I passed Keen Bean and noticed it had a drive-thru. The only drive-thru coffee place near me is McDonald's, so I was stoked to be able to get better quality without having to bring my sleeping babies inside, not to mention expose my trash person appearance to the rest of their customers and scare away their business. I told the barista at the window, "I need the biggest vanilla latte you can give me." With a wink the sweet barista says, "I gotchu, girl" and returns with a massive cup of foamy hot goodness. Another visit I asked the barista to make me something sweet, but not vanilla as I was feeling a little extra but also too decision-fatigued from single parenting to actually make my own choice. She came back with a huge white chocolate toasted marshmallow combo and said, "I hope you like this! Taste it and if you don't, I won't charge you but I will make something else." I've been driving an hour, weekly, ever since for said latte (and cookies for the kids) because: 1) their customer service is impeccable 2) their lattes have like two inches of foam. Yum. 3) their prices are FAR better than other coffee shops, including chains. 4) they roast in house 5) I once went inside for a bag of whole beans and had a few questions about flavor. A woman (maybe an owner or manager, or just a really knowledgeable employee) came out and gave me a very in depth explanation of types/origin of beans, roasting process, flavors, etc. She even had me smell all the jars of beans, you could tell she was passionate about good coffee from source to cup. 6) yummy baked goods, smoothies (try the peach!) 7) it has a DRIVE-THRU. Every mom of young kids' dream. Anyway. It's worth the drive, so if you have to, make it. read more

Amazing service beautiful place and nice workers Ong and the food there is amazing and the environment

Great little coffee spot in Mt. Vernon. I had the lavender sf vanilla latte but made it iced. It was good. It smells amazing inside too as they roast their own beans. If you're in the area it's a definite stop for coffee! read more

Delious coffee & unique drinks. Love the customer service. A little pricey for cup of Joe. But Delious nonetheless. read more

Very kind and amazing service. When I told them my dog couldn't have a pup cup they got her a tiny cup of chicken it was so sweet

Amazing Atmosphere, Friendliest Owners and staff, Absolutely Delicious food & coffee!!!!

Great food great atmosphere and amazing entertainment on Friday nights when stahl Creek is there

This place is amazing. Staff is friendly and atmosphere it the best. It's a "must go" if you're in Mt Vernon

Great coffee. Really nice people. The BEST morning glory muffins you will EVER taste in your LIFE!!!!!

This coffee shop belongs in a much larger town. It's an oasis. They have a variety of beans and teas. If you order a French press you can choose your coffee bean flavor from the jars on the shelf; they'll grind it and serve it to you in the press. There's usually around 10 beans/flavors to choose from. They run $3-$5. Smallest is has about 16oz, largest is probably 32oz (that's a guess). Standard coffee delivery systems are also available (drip coffee from a self-serve carafe) and run about $1.50 The quiche is also great! Comfey couches and plenty of tables. Unlike some coffee shops, you can pretty much sit anywhere without feeling like you're on top of the people around you. Go. Here. read more

I stopped by the Keen Bean for a coffee on a road trip and I'm happy that I did. The atmosphere of this joint is cozy, the service was great, everyone here was smiling and the coffee was exactly what I wanted. I was so excited to have found this comfortable coffee house that I decided to stay for a while. I ordered the Antipasto plate which was very tasty and also way more food than I needed at the time so I saved half and had it on the road later. I was also delighted that they have real honey here, a lot of coffee shops do not offer real honey as a sweetener. I got a large coffee to go and was back on the road, revitalized! :) read more

KeenBean Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Vernon, Missouri

I am from out of town and wanted a nice, quiet, healthy bite to eat while traveling for work. I ended up at Keen Bean which was great. I had a Ceasar Salad and added chicken to it. I got the 1/2 size and it was plenty for a lunch meal. After that I asked the barista what a couple of drinks were and she explained them perfectly and even told me how much sugar was in one of the flavorings. As a coffee snob, the coffee I got was phenomenal and I wished I got something that tasted that good in Springfield on a regular basis. Keen Bean is reasonably priced and has the idea of what a coffee shop should be. I will be coming back when I come to Mt. Vernon. read more

KeenBean Coffee Roasters - The best caramel machiatto and a warm corner piece brownie. Not as good as my brownies, but extremely close. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Vernon, Missouri

Very nice, very helpful with my questions. Good coffee. I bought a pound of beans to bring home and grind.

Wow I can't believe I'm in Mount Vernon Missouri. What a great coffee shop atmosphere. There is a house brew of the day ready and waiting for you. It's a don't miss when you are anywhere in the area. read more

KeenBean Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Vernon, Missouri

What a great coffee shop in an unexpected place! The place is owned by a husband and wife, and, from the times I've talked to them, are very nice. They roast their own coffee, and have dozens of flavors to choose from. They also offer baked goods, quiche, soups and other food. A little bit off the highway, but not too far, Keen Bean is a great place to stop by if you have the opportunity. read more

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Such a cute place to enjoy (inside seating, outside seating, and drive-thru). The coffee and food was amazing quality (fruit and cheese platter for the win and the chicken salad sandwich). They had the fastest service too even when it was busy. So glad we found this place! read more