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    The Busy Bean

    4.7 (29 reviews)

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Lyna L.

    This is an absolutely adorable little coffee shop and is exactly what SoBo needs. Over several visits, I've had the iced/hot chai latte, mocha milkshake, the club sub, and some monkey bread. The chai latte is a bit mediocre and tastes mostly like milk. The mocha milkshake was really great, and I will definitely be ordering that more come springtime. The club sub is nice and simple (the only difference between it and the Turkey Ham Melt is that it has bacon, bacon ranch spread, and French toasted bread instead of Italian bread). I think it's fairly priced especially with the chips; a sandwich like this in NY would easily cost over $10. The monkey bread tasted fresh and homemade, so I definitely want to try more of their pastries. I'm really glad that this is here in SoBo.

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    Melissa K.

    After working sm over night which I haven't done in years. I woke up wanting coffee at noon'ish. I already knew the nearest C main code was 40 or so minutes away!!! Soo i open my Yelp and found this cute little spot nestled in a corner on the edge of downtown. There was plenty of parking on the street. I walked in and was greeted by cute ness all over. Kind of reminds me of those tea shops with petit cakes where all the grandmas go with their fancy hats. "They really utilize all of the space" I over heard another customer say. Anyway i ordered an iced americano and chicken salad Sandwich. It was really good and not dry like some other salad I've had (my own). It's a nice little date spot with a friend or yourself.

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    Mary R.

    All my relatives demand we go for breakfast whenever they visit. Fine with me I love their breakfast AND lunch at Busy Bean. They love the coffee... especially the reasonable prices and my go to is a smoothie. It is also a delight to shop with our eyes as we eat, usually buying a "something you can't live without" from their collection of gifts on the side. Of course you can't leave without a dessert....especially a lemon bar. Busy Bean is a "must see" when in South Boston, VA.

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    Amber W.

    Such a cute coffee/breakfast/lunch/dessert/gallery spot! The inside is a lot bigger than the outside let's on. Parking is on the street. They have what appears to be amateur art for sale inside. They also have a wooden hook game to play if you need something to do. You place your order at the counter and they'll bring it out when your order is ready. You may have to remind them to bring your dessert out if you order other food items. You seat yourself and they have so many cute seating options to choose from. I am in love with the green sofa! The coffees are really good and have so many flavor options to choose from. They even had a lavender honey flavor, which I may try next time. I got the coconut cream pie this time and really enjoyed it. My daughter got the strawberry lemonade and she loved it. I thought it was a bit too syrupy. She had the bacon, egg, and cheese croissant. I didn't try it, but she said it was just OK. I did have the avocado toast and thought it was just OK as well. It would be improved if the avocado would come smashed with seasonings instead of sliced and throwing on some sunflower seeds would also help with flavor and appearance. We tried one of the danishes. I'm not sure if it was cherry, strawberry, or raspberry, but either way it would have been better if it had a bit more filling and also if they had offered to warm it. Anyway, this is a nice spot and we will be visiting frequently, but some minor adjustments to the food would be nice too. Don't get me wrong, there's several places to eat around here and most of them are no where near as good as this coffee shop.

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    Came in from out of town for a meeting with a colleague. Very cute place. Amazing quaint atmosphere. So comfy.

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    I love to stop here for coffee, breakfast, or lunch. Free Wi-FI is a plus! They never complain no matter how many hours I stay.

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    Fantastic!!! Staff was very friendly and service exceptional. My food was hot and fresh. If you haven't eaten here, you are missing a treat.

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    Great coffee. I was surprised at all the beautiful Christmas platters and holiday decorations they have for sale.

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    This place is probably my most favorite go to spot in Danville for a day date, a spot to chill with…read morea book, a mother-daughter date, a girls night out, or a family lunch spot. There is so much they offer. As far as eating they have Breakfast (smoked salmon bagel!), hot if cold sandwiches (the Jezabel ham!), salads (green ones but I love chicken salad), specialty pizzas (Neapolitan Nod!), and charcuterie boards! Then there is an extensive selection of teas, espresso based drinks, and wines (white, red, or sparking). You can enjoy a glass or a bottle. I've been to my share of coffee shops where the espresso based drinks either tasted burned or were so sugary you feel a diabetic coma upcoming. Not so here. Theirs are perfection with perfect balance of strong and sweet if you like flavors. Then there's a rotating bit of seasonal syrups and house-curated drink options. My favorite is the atmosphere. Couches and comfy large armed chairs, great art, tables outside, what's not to love? The owners take such pride in their shop. They keep it clean, always have a smile and kind word, and make sure their staff has that same spirit. This places puts the best out there for Danville.

    I came to this place for breakfast out of need. The lunch/early dinner menu is more suited to my…read moreneeds, having vegetarian options like quinoa salad and a decent variety of pizzas. The breakfast menu did not have much for me, but I was happy that I settled on a texturally intriguing apple crumble cake and paired it with a contrasting vegetal tea, which came loose leaf and ready to steep. Service was on the only slow side with only one person, presumably the owner, working. It was the sort of place where many would come for ambiance and sit a while.

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