You've heard the expression "small, but mighty," right? This very aptly describes this very narrow, very small coffee shop over in Severna Park! It might look tiny, but don't misjudge the coffee and other drinks they are making here! I actually went back after my first order to try another beverage, it was that good. I started with a Fall-flavored 'refresher,' though I can't honestly remember the name. But, it was amazing! I was down the strip a few shops for an event, so I popped back to The Big Bean before they closed for their "Not Ready for Winter" coffee concoction. Another winner! I also picked up a couple of biscotti for later. When we did finally get around to trying them, they were incredible! Very hard and crunchy as a biscotti should be, and perfect for soaking up some coffee for dunking. And the flavors are perfect. Other people were ordering their breakfast sandwiches, which honestly looked and smelled incredible... I just didn't have room for food that day. Or, I would have totally ordered one just based off of others' orders alone! The real five-star facet here, though, was the staff. They were very friendly and helpful, despite how busy they were. They still found time for friendly and cheerful banter while ringing everyone up. I don't think team members get enough credit when they go above and beyond, but please take the time to tip or at least acknowledge the fantastic folks here! Overall, it's a wonderful coffee shop that I wish were closer to home! And... had more parking! The number and orientation of spots here isn't ideal, but it's worth an extra walk (huge lot across the street) for the drinks, snacks, and people at The Big Bean. Outstanding overall experience! read more

Such a great coffee shop! Love sitting out back with an iced chai! I've been coming here since I was a kid! I love local coffee shops, support local!! read more

Try the Green Gorilla..... it is spinach, peanut butter, chocolate, Banana and almond milk blended with ice. I love them! read more

Just ordered cafe latte. One of the best I have had! And loved the humor in all the wall posts.

Non-ADA compliant and owner was dismissive of concerns. The male owner wrote to me "good vibes only" when I complained about accessibility. Not disabled veteran friendly. read more

This is a staple to Severna Park. The staff is friendly and local students. Great coffee to take with you on the road or on the trail. Great location on the trail so you can get something to eat or drink on your Saturday morning ride or run. Small place inside and it's more designed to sit outside, but they still have a few small tables inside. read more

The Big Bean - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Severna Park, Maryland

Love the atmosphere, love the employees and how they engage with the customers...not to mention remembering names. Great coffee, excellent choices, love them!!! I go there weekly. Highly recommend read more

I love the big bean!!!! All of the staff are always SO kind and go above and beyond helping me with my order, explaining things, and greeting my dogs! They are very knowledgeable and offer a wide variety of flavors and drinks. They also do punch cards! My favorite local coffee shop without a doubt. read more

The Big Bean - Hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Severna Park, Maryland

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This is a cute little coffee shop with limited seating and a delicious chai latte. They make it with Oregon Chai syrup. My husband really liked his Toasted Caramel Creme Brûlée (it was one of the specials). The baristas were great with accommodating my son's request for marshmallow syrup in his "frozen hot chocolate." The woman taking our order was sweet and laughed with us when we joked about names we gave. The service was prompt and kind. I will definitely return when I'm in the area. read more

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Why are more people not finding this place. The coffee options are unlimited and is freshly ground and brewed. My favorite is the Mexican Mocha, is has a little bang to it but is very tasteful. read more

Still one of the best cups of coffee served in the area! Came here super early today to WAKE UP our group before our walk for Ovarian Cancer and the Staff wished us luck and to stay warm--what sweethearts! Good vibes all around :) Cheers! read more

Always have had a good experience here. Love the frozen hot chocolate add espresso! The baked are also pretty good but I come mostly for the coffee. read more

A great coffee shop and lovely seating right on the bike path for the B&A trail. You can sit outside and enjoy your coffee while sitting under some blossoms. My friend and I both had iced lattes and they were very good. There's a window on the back of the shop that lets you order your drinks and sit outside. There's plenty of seating and bike racks too. read more

The Big Bean - Lovely place to relax after a bike ride on the B&A trail. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Severna Park, Maryland

I went one Saturday morning for coffee. I'm not a huge coffee guy. Once the temps are in the 70's at 6am I don't drink hot coffee. 2nd Alarm has closed, and I wanted a cup. I got a hot Mexi and the feta spinach pretzel. The staff was very pleasant and everything was fine but...if your tastes are similar to mine( I like coffee, not desert), I would ask for whatever you're getting "half-sweet". Nothing at all negative to say, just a personal preference. The location is easy to get in and out of and the drive-thru menu was bright and easy to read. I just walked up though because I'm not a fan of ordering at drive-thrus. Again, that's just me. read more

This place rules! Staff is always very nice and the drinks are great. My FIL is obsessed with them and their peanut butter bars. They made him a surprise latte when he couldn't decide on a flavor, and he hasn't stopped talking about how good it was. read more

Big Bean is the original Severna Park coffee shop. The coffee is fantastic, the smoothies hit the spot, the baked goods are always tempting and tasty and the service is the absolute best! Even if it's your first time in they will make you feel welcome. It's a comfortable spot inside and out back for a refreshing drink and catchup with friends! Love this place! read more

This place was awesome! Not only did they have wonderful coffee but they had gluten free pastries for my allergic son and he loved that. Staff was friendly too. Not sure when I would be back there again but I'd absolutely stop by again! read more

THE cutest little coffee shop! Easy to find if you run/bike/walk the BWI trail. Plenty of parking if you drive. So many coffee and teas to choose from. I love the many sugar free syrup options. Oat Milk, Almond, Coconut are available as well. I loved my iced chai with sugar free salted caramel and oat milk. So delicious! Oh and the cute little cake pop by the register, I could not resist! The sugar free syrup cancelled out my cake pop, right?! At least that's what I told myself. Worth the sugar and calories! read more

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Wanted a local spot for coffee meet up with sis. I chose and absolutely loved the Mexican coffee. It was the perfect balance of flavor for me. The chocolate chip muffin was moist and the two together satisfied my sweet crave. Friendly staff with great customer service. Establishment is small but ambiance was comfortable with a few high tops and seating by the window. Will defiantly return next time I'm in town. read more

I sometimes meet with a friend to go running on the trail and we always look forward to going to this cafe after! It is usually crowded but the staff is fast and friendly so we never have to wait too long. Love this place!! read more

The Big Bean - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Severna Park, Maryland

We love the Big Bean; lots of hot or cold drinks, smoothy options, fresh pastries, breakfast cookies. Service is quick even if the line looks long! Its right on the trail, parking right there, indoor and outdoor seating. This is a local you should not miss. The baristas are the bomb! Quaint spot; stop by! read more

THIS IS MY FAV COFFEE SHOP IN MD!! The walking trail behind it, the gluten free individually wrapped celiac safe pastries, and their lavender oat milk late make for such a joyful morning! read more

The Big Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Severna Park, Maryland

What a gem on the BWI trail! So many delicious options to choose from to accompany you on your walk, or refresh you after your workout. It can get a bit tight in there at peak times, but the line moves quickly. This is my favorite local coffee spot in the area, you'll see why! Not a coffee fan? The tea lattes are delicious too. read more

One of my favorite local cafes! Although I tend to go into Annapolis for coffee, the Big Bean proves we have wonderful coffee and great service right here across the Severn. A fun ambiance located right on the B&A trail. I also recommend their fall candle - it's replaced Yankee Candle as my favorite autumn scent! read more

The Big Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Severna Park, Maryland

First time visiting here. Came for my usual iced americano and a light snack. The pastry selection was nice. I got a biscotti and it was tasty. My iced americano was alarmingly black in color. I love strong coffee, don't get me wrong, but the coffee to water was imbalanced. The espresso was extremely over extracted and bitter- it tasted akin to poison. It will work for purpose of emptying my bowels, but I won't enjoy it on the way down! read more

I was back in Annapolis to see Navy win their only game of the season so far and stopped in here with a friend. Great service and servers, not to mention awesome coffee with so much variety. Fall Harvest Blend was great. I'll be back when in town. read more

Friendly and delicious. We enjoyed our treats on the back patio overlooking the B&A trail. They have gluten free snacks too!

My daughter and I wanted to check out the B & A Trail (that's Baltimore & Annapolis) and decided a good motivation to walk a couple of miles was to have a goal. We couldn't have chosen a better one than this adorable coffee shop! They are very "trail-friendly", welcoming all who frequent the trail, even the 4-footed walkers! My daughter had bulletproof coffee and pronounced it "excellent", while I stuck to my favorite, iced mocha. Also excellent. Prices average for specialty coffees these days, around $8 not including tip. As others have mentioned, the customer service was great - a friendly greeting and chat was very welcoming, from the barista. We have so many other segments of the trail to cover, we might not walk this way again. But I would definitely swing by if I was driving anywhere in the area, to have some great coffee and try some of the luscious-looking goodies on display. read more

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The nitro cold brew is amazing, smooth with notes of chocolate, frothy at the top and cold from the tap. A nice morning treat with the yogurt chocolate chip muffin. The staff was friendly and cheerful and I sat outside under some shade to do some reading, a perfect start to the morning. read more

The Big Bean - Chocolate chip vanilla yogurt muffin and nitro cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Severna Park, Maryland

If you happen to be on the B&A make sure you stop by this wonderful little shop! It has all of the traditional coffee and tea drinks plus a variety of fresh made pastries. What I enjoy best is the small hometown feel of it. The staff is welcoming and personable. They even remodeled the store to make the layout more welcoming and efficient for cyclist coming off of the trail. read more

Great nice people that run this coffee shop and work there. The coffee and service are %100 outstanding and the two shops are such happy places to go to and chill out, like a nice sunny day. The Ice Nitro's are brewed right there , kind of thick, and taste great!!!! I had Nitro's other places, but the Big Bean does it right. You can't go wrong going there to relax, get a bite to eat, and a great coffee buzz :) People there actually say "Hi, how you doing" Can I help you" and mean it. For a coffee place, very fast too. Go check it out :) read more

A gem find for a local coffee shop. What caught our eyes were they had Mexican hot chocolate and Mexican mocha. We just had to give them a try! They were really good. It reminds me of a local coffee place in the Midwest where I found the best Mexican hot chocolate ever! This come close to it! They also have kiddie cups for kids! Love it when the establishments are kid friendly. The kid got warm hot chocolate with whipped cream and sprinkles per recommended by the worker. He asked for more when he finished his! Next time we are in the area, we will stop by. I want to try their chai (hopefully it's to my liking) and their frozen hot chocolate. New York's Serendipity anyone? read more

With a variety of blends and single origin coffee and even specialty drinks, made to match the flavors of the season. Gives little room to those who are coffee snobs to have any finicky reason To dislike the excellent customer service where baristas remember the drink you ordered two weeks ago and two weeks before that, or so you'd like to think That this isn't a place you regret coming seven days in a week Or that it really is community involved Advertising events to help a life's pain or everyday repetitive tasks feel less mundane With short and long bike rides available right outside the door Or for those who want to feel the ground on their feet, and miles seem much much more. Details: Cost: 2-6 dollars depending on the drink and size Atmosphere: homey Seating: available and usually filled during weekends Access: easy parking in the lot, across the street, or park your bike in the back and go through the back door Customer service: excellent Taste: I've only tried their seasonal drinks minus a few simple lattes with one flavor rather than three, but I haven't found any that I don't like! read more

Excellent coffee, good service and convenient to the B&A trail! My iced oat latte was delicious.

Best coffee in Severna park! Lovely staff and cute store. Outdoor seating on the B&A trail is awesome and dog friendly

My favorite coffee shop, hands down. Best matcha latte I've ever had. Add a shot of espresso in it for a fun twist!

Stopped in a couple Fridays ago on the way to the beach. Wonderful options, and I enjoyed a delicious decaf frozen latte! The staff was very friendly, and the shop was right next to the bike path. Would love to return sometime! read more

Excellent coffee! Need I say more? A small establishment with only a few tables. But enough to identify a cosy, friendly, atmosphere for coffee, pastries, and friendly chatter. read more

Great local place. Not much room to spread out, but pop in for a coffee and they'll do their darnedest to make you happy.

By far the best coffee place in the Annapolis/SP Area. I'm not saying all the other places are awful or anything like that but in my mind this particular coffee shop stands out from the rest. They serve awesome java and at the same time have super friendly customer service. I know this first hand because I watched them greet each customer that came in as if they'd known it other for 30 years. They literally know everyone by name and the kind of coffee/drink they prefer. They even had cool nicknames for each drink like "Java Jenny", "Eddie Espresso" and "Vacuum Bill". I was blown away. Overall I had a great experience and without a doubt will be returning another day. If you're in the area it's definitely worth a look. read more

The Big Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Severna Park, Maryland