I love independent and privately owned coffee shops mostly because of their soulful personality and because they encompass the very heart of Americana where a quality establishment brings to town a sense of revered cultural identity, where the customer in turn supports the proprietor and employees alike, and together everyone in the community is better for it. Leaf and Bean does all of that and it does it well. Located on West Court Square, in the heart of Newnan, the interior immediately conveys a sense of comfort and invitation. It's been tastefully designed with a variety of tables and chairs carefully positioned throughout, soft wood textures accent the walls in contrast with original brick, some pretty cool wall art, a really interesting light fixture on the ceiling in the back that somehow helps tie it all in, plus it has the warm hard wood floors for added style. Even the counter veil/divider thing, for lack of a better descriptive term, that curves around towards the back of the shop offers a nod to it's previous roots in Newnan's history, I was told, when Johnson's hardware store was here. Often overlooked but critically important, the music is usually spot on for ambiance. Also, given the mild and warm climate, most days a person or group of friends can get their coffee and sit outside at one of the tables on the sidewalk and enjoy outdoor seating on the square - how cool is that? I can't attest to the food because I'm almost exclusively a Latte' and drip coffee drinker, but I have had several of the muffins and they are wonderful. The Coffee is delicious and get's an A+ by me. One gets the impression quite quickly that folks really enjoy working at Leaf and Bean and it shows with their smiles and friendly service and so if a person was keeping a score card, I'd say service ranks pretty high most days. Having been there probably 30 or 40 times over the past 3 months, I've found the establishment to be exceptionally clean and well managed. Leaf and Bean attracts a wide variety of folks from all ages and walks of life in the area with everyone from business people, to students form University of West Georgia, or from Newnan High and other Coweta schools, local artisans, merchants, to residents who live near by in single family homes, condos, or apartments, and those who drive in from HOA's at the edge of town in search of unique, welcoming atmosphere served up with the perfect latte', like myself. It's for everyone from lawyers and law enforcement from the court house across the street, folks passing by, you name it. Not to sound like a cliché' but it's Newnan's melting pot, it's hub and home for a variety of area socialites. And...and, as if that weren't enough, a person can come in later in the evening and get a martini or have a glass of wine. What's not to love about Leaf and Bean? Five Stars! read more