Slow service and average coffee. Small place so whe backed up, nowhere to stand. Also, no normal croissants etc. Main thing is Justine's eat to long to get an average coffee. read more

Good ambiance for that little hidden cafe feel with cool art and design. The espresso was really good in my opinion and the chai latte was as good as any other. The service was decent, but I think staying open another hour plus til say 3-3:30 would accommodate a few more people looking to get a coffee or tea after lunch. Overall 8.0 for a coffee spot. read more

It's a small coffee house, but the coffee and muffins are excellent! The espresso is A+ and the drip coffee is fantastic. Organic half-and-half. . They tell me it's local beans and the people are the nicest.... nice vibe to go along with great coffee! read more

Was super yummy! Great place with great people! Would definitely recommend! Loved the inside!

This was our favorite cafe in Sarasota during our trip! I ordered an Iced Mocha and my husband ordered a hot coffee. We LOVED the everything bagel with bacon and egg sandwich. It was one of the best breakfast sandwiches we've had! It was pretty busy on a rainy Saturday morning but we were able to get our food quick! read more

I am very eco conscious and my first take is that there are no mugs only paper throw away cups! The biany's were not toasted well and rather bland, the cappuccino lacked everything about taste. It was not at all to our liking... a huge dollop of milk and no substance beyond! Why anyone would find this place fabulous is beyond my understanding.. tried it year after year and never gets better. read more

Hard to rate I was in the Village at Siesta key for a different reason and found myself this morning parked practically in front of the Bean. That was convenient and I decided I should pop in. A quick check of their menu online told me in addition to coffees and smoothies, they also offer sandwiches, including an Egg Sandwich on a homemade English muffin. OK. For my second breakfast I ordered the egg sandwich with sausage and a Latte. They have a couple of tables inside but the place to be is outside on beautiful days like today, so once I had my food that's where I headed. The sandwich was fine, the egg uniformly blended and sliced rather than a yolk with white around it. I'm not sure how best to describe it. Anyway, the flavor of the sausage and cheese was not very pronounced. I'm not sure about the homemade English muffin, it wasn't like those commercially produced discs with nooks and crannies, more like a light pastry. Whatever it technically was, it worked fine. While I sat outside a couple of large dogs went inside the small restaurant, and I didn't see anything indicating they were working or support animals. I didn't ask anyone so I'm not sure if this was ok. Generally speaking, animals should not be inside restaurants unless exempt for some allowed reason. Outside, fine, and there are even water bowls outside. Regarding service. Without first reading other reviews, I unfortunately came to the same conclusion about the man, not a happy person. He was making the sandwich, which did take longer than I thought it should for a place with no other customers. I think he was prepping for making sandwiches later. Of course I'm not sure if my sandwich just takes that long because it has hot ingredients. What I am sure about was when it was ready he just said my name and slammed it on the counter, and turned right around and left. I visit a lot of places, this is very much not normal. Even if you hate your job, keep it hidden from your customers. I probably should give this place a 3. read more

I love their breakfast sandwiches so much. The homemade English muffin is such a treat! Great coffee as well. I appreciate that they are well priced and organic. read more

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Stop for a little americano before beach shopping. Such a cute spot. Fresh baked muffins and scones. Super yummy coffee. Friendly and welcoming barista. Definitely worth a stop when you're in town. read more

The Local Bean - Barista counter and milk table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Siesta Key, Florida

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Wow! This place definitely needs to have more reviews because it's AMAZING! Such a warm and cozy vibe, great service, and the breakfast sandwiches are so delicious! Plus fresh baked, organic goodies. Say no more! It's tucked away, so don't miss it! read more

I really enjoyed this place and visited them twice during my vacation. They had excellent cold brew; so much so I bought a bag of beans - organic Peruvian roast. I also thoroughly enjoyed their lox breakfast sandwiches (as pictured). The space is small but has a relaxing vibe. Staff was friendly. It was in a little plaza and there is some seating outside on the patio/deck area (which was also dog friendly!) There are a few places to get a decent cup of coffee in Siesta but this was my favorite. read more

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Great coffee...nice to sit outdoors and watch the downtown Siesta Key life go by. And free parking in the lot!

What a hidden gem!!! We were exploring the siesta key village area and walked around a plaza off the street. There wasn't too many people hanging around this plaza but we were curious to see what was around. And voila! This spot only opens until 2pm I think but their egg and cheese with Tomatoes on a homemade English muffin breakfast sandwich was amazing!!! And their iced mocha latte with oat milk was delish!!! I wish I had this spot back home. Now I'm craving it. But if you are ever in that area, it's a must try! Also they have nice outdoor seating and a couple of tables inside. Highly recommended!! read more

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Great coffee and chill atmosphere. I always like to support small business especially when they're worthy!

The best homemade English muffin I have ever had-in fact the only homemade English muffin I've ever had! But it was delicious. The sandwich is warm, fresh, and the toppings are also very delicious. It will keep you full all AM. The man that runs the show is a little rude. He didn't really bother me, but I can see why the other reviews mention it. Overall, he should probably try to be a bit more people friendly since he is the first point of contact here. But, whatever, come for the English muffins and know he is just that way! read more

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Ugh. This rating is so hard to do. I'll start with the good. They have the best homemade english muffin I've ever had! It's soft and has all the books and crannies that make them delicious! I ordered the ham, egg and cheese sandwich. Listen...you need to get this sandwich every single time. Its huge and delicious! You will not leave hungry. Here's why they just get 3 stars. The owner/manager is extremely rude. He doesn't discriminate, he's rude to everyone that walks in the door. He doesn't let you ask questions, he doesn't greet you or say thank you. Nothing. He's just rude. Which seems odd since he's in a prime destination and could definitely be a local favorite. 4 stars for the food and 1 star for service. So I graciously land at 3. This place could be a winner. But it's just not there yet. read more

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No Wi-Fi. Good for analog working. Great tea selection. Fun art on the walls. Illustrated notecards and prints for sale of favorite Siesta Key scenes by artist Enid Romanek. read more

I would rather eat glyphosate straight up than return and here's why - first I'll say that consuming organic is important to us. However, on our very first day in Siesta Key we visited Mojo Coffee and the market where we met a nice gentleman who suggested the Bean for breakfast. Homemade English muffins, rolls, etc all made with organic ingredients. Totally up our alley. Upon entering with our unmarked Mojo cups one man said snidely just loud enough for us to hear "how are those coffees ?" We explained the situation and he said at the same decibel "sorry ". The other man behind the counter seemed as though I was requesting his spare kidney when I had a minor question about the menu. They both were rude and we will not return. They made us feel like taking our hard earned cash was an inconvenience to his pretentious lives. I'd suggest the Bonjour French Cafe. Incredible and they were nice... it's not hard to be nice while taking money. read more

Great little spot to relax and enjoy some music with your perfectly crafted drink! Whether it's a frozen latte (dark chocolate peanut butter ), one of the countless tea options, or a fruit smoothie, you know you're going to get quality with their organic ingredients. read more

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Why there is no 0 stars? I would leave that. The owner yelled (I mean loudly) passive aggressively at two customers while I was there for 5 min. waiting for my order. Given the prices (I personally paid over 25 dollars for 3 drinks) the order should not come with a side of verbal abuse. I feel for the workers there who had to try to justify the rudeness and had to apologize to customers afterwards. Doesn't matter how foods/drinks came out, the ambiance of ill treatment is not for me read more

I've been coming here for years every time we visit Siesta Key because of its convenient location and good coffee. Sadly the service here doesn't match their menu. I'm not sure if the man working behind the counter is the owner, but I have never felt so belittled by someone. It's almost as if he seems annoyed that we've ordered. He will slam things down on the counter, and rush your ordering process, and don't even bother asking questions because that may set him off more. My last visit will most likely be my last, as he was particularly more rude than usual and as a customer, nobody should have to experience that. I will be taking my money elsewhere! read more

This review does not reflect the quality or taste of the product, since we didn't even make it to that point. The owner was extremely rude and did not even acknowledge us, or the 3 ladies who entered behind us. He did however start the order of a man who walked in a couple minutes behind us and shouted out his order, again, before acknowledging us. The 3 women ended up leaving without ordering, and we followed shortly behind. That's 5 customers lost. Hint to owner, even if you're a miserable soul, you could pretend to appreciate the patrons who support your establishment. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY TO THIS ESTABLISHMENT!!! read more

In all the years I've been coming to Siesta Key, I've somehow never been to The Local Bean before today. I'm really glad I finally decided to drop by: the owner is amiable and clearly loves what he does, which is reflected in the quality of his coffee. I ordered a cold brew while my partner had an iced latte, and both were quite excellent. Some of the beans (perhaps all?) are roasted locally, which is always appreciated. Though we declined to order any, the food looked and smelled delicious, and it was hard to resist the temptation of ordering a muffin or breakfast sandwich. Perhaps on our next visit! The interior of the business offers a unique blend of the the experiences that the island has to offer. It's a cozy, homey café, yet it mixes the pseudo-industrial vibe of an open ceiling and exposed air ducts with beachy paintings from local artists and a wall-length chalkboard menu. The best descriptor for the space is inviting, and having recently relocated to the area, I'm inclined to make this a regular haunt of mine. Thanks again for the coffee! read more

The Local Bean - The plethora of options available for your caffeine fix! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Siesta Key, Florida

This little coffee shop was absolutely STELLAR. We were renting a house in the area and would walk over in the mornings. Now, I'm not a coffee drinker, as I prefer tea, so this review is tea specific. I am quite picky about a chai tea, and so many are powder base, and on top of all that, I'm dairy free. They had an INCREDIBLE chai here that could be done with oat milk. It wasn't overly sweet, the consistency was fabulous, and it was perfectly spiced. The staff were so friendly, that by our last day there, they remembered us and I was sad to leave them behind. Will 100% recommend them to anyone who goes to Siesta Key! read more

Coffee was alright but would not go back again because of the staff. I think he rolled his eyes 3 times while I was ordering and deep sighed when I added a drink to my order. It was such an uncomfortable environment. So much so that I overheard a group of people leaving saying the same thing and that they would not go back either. This place gets annoyed with customers so to solve that, don't give them your business! They made it pretty obvious they don't want it. Will not go back. read more

Loved The Local Bean this past week while on vaca in Siesta Key! Our rental home was just 2 blocks away which made this place super convenient stop. I visited 3 times during my stay to pick up morning coffee for myself and my husband. Coffee is all organic and the pastries are made fresh daily. The Blueberry Lemon Scones were amazing and the coffee was the best I've had in awhile. The only thing I was missing was my dog so I could have my coffee and scone on the front porch seating. Everyday several people were outside enjoying their morning brew with their pets. The hot black coffee is self serve and you add your own creamer/flavorings at the coffee bar counter. All other beverage choices are made to order. I noticed some of the other reviewers were complaining about the owner not being the most personable. He seemed fine to me. I'm not much of a talker before my morning caffeine & I'm a pretty straight forward, give me my coffee type of gal, so his straight forward attitude without a lot of fluff and conversation didn't rub me the wrong way. By my 3rd visit in, I think he recognized me and was a little more apt to make conversation, told me to have a good day and if I needed anything to let him know. I will return on my next visit to the village for some more yummy coffee (the macadamia nut was my go to) and am looking forward to trying some more of the homemade pastries. read more

Compared to some of the other coffee shops in town, I think this place had the best, most reasonably priced coffee in Siesta Keys Village area. I was a bit surprised by a lot of the negative reviews I've read, but, that being said, we only had coffee... nothing fancy and no breakfast sandwiches. The lady who waited on us was very pleasant. There was a guy there too, but never really had any interaction with him. Several people came in and ordered while we sat and enjoyed a coffee and nothing was out of the ordinary the morning we were there. The coffee is ready brewed (regular, flavored, and decaf) and included free refills. Would recommend! read more

Cool local spot in the middle of a very touristy shopping center. The Local Bean has a diverse menu with light lunch fare as well as plenty of drinks. The best part: housemade syrups and locally made loose leaf tea. I ordered a black coconut iced tea and man, was it good! I ended up buying a bag of loose leaf to take home because I was so impressed. And at $2 for a 16 oz drink (and cheaper for hot teas), it was a great deal. The Local Bean has games and books to enjoy, solo or with a friend. The facility (including restrooms) was clean and cozy. Parking is free in the lot at the plaza for customers- hot commodity in the village! read more

Too bad RUDENESS trumps it all! Everyone is entitled to having a bad day, but nobody is entitled to be rude to their customers. We are locals in an area where filled with tourists; we love to walk and support local businesses. When we go to a local coffee shop to grab coffee and breakfast, we expect make new friends and keep coming back. When the person behind the counter (owner/manager?) is extremely rude, three times while we place one order... no matter how good their food might be, we will never be back! We appreciate great food and outstanding customer service at other businesses in the the area, such as Village Cafe, Lelu, and BonJour. The Local Bean can take their rudeness elsewhere! read more

I wish I could give ZERO STARS! Five stars to the sweet girl behind the counter and negative 100 stars to the man in green, who I suspect owns or manages the place! He was incredibly rude to us. He made one of our girls wait to order and clearly stated, "Don't help them. They're on vacation and have nothing better to do." I would much rather have spent my money at Starbucks. The coffee is great, but not worth that treatment. read more

I just had the best lox sandwich ever, took it with their special cheddar bread. The guy in the back that prepared the food, made it so precise like he builds sushi roll! The bun was crispy to perfection!!! All the ingredients were spread evenly and each bite tasted like heaven! read more

Not one to write a nasty review, but when the man behind the counter is nasty it's hard not to. Overlooking the man's service, the two ladies seemed pleasant. The coffee is ok. Nothing to write home about. The paper straw disintegrated before I got home, and my iced latte had the cup half in shambles that I almost dropped it because it was so flimsy. Overall eh. read more

Great coffee. I just drink regular coffee, but the Sumatra dark roast is really good.

I wish I could give zero stars the owner of this establishment was so rude. It's okay if your having a bad day but you should not take it out on your customers. As if the bad owner wasn't enough they took forever to make the Sandwich I ordered and the owner was yelling at me and my friends through the window to grab our sandwich. NEVER AGAIN WILL I COME BACK HERE read more

Best coffee and breakfast sandwiches in town. I went here 19 of the 23 days that I spent on SK. I am giving them one star for one glaring reason. The owner should not I repeat should not be in the customer service, food service business. He has to be the rudest business owner I have ever encountered. My family actually renamed this place Grumpy's. We kept going back to try to see if just possibly he might crack a smile or not be a rude jerk. Nope!!! Never happened. Seriously I went out of my way to try to engage with him and have a break thru but in 23 days it never happened. Good thing he hired the new guy to work with him as he is polite and pleasant to interact with! Oh and do not order a frozen latte or the looks from the owner will cut you deep. I really don't understand it. We will be back next year to try to break him again. Ha! read more

Cute little place. I had a great chai latte from here!! It was made from actual chai tea, not concentrate. Super refreshing ! read more

The employees were very disgruntled and rude to my family of 5. Clearly looking at the reviews this is an ongoing issue. It was very in-welcoming and will never be back due to this. If I could give zero stars for customer service I would. read more

Pumpkin spice latte was good. Locally roasted ground coffee beans were good too. Service was top notched, seems like it's family owned and operated. read more

Just no. Food and coffee were nothing special, but the man working the register (owner I believe) has to be one of the most unhappy people I have encountered. Not quite sure how they are still in business. The female employee was nice and seemed to apologize for his behavior with her eyes. If he treats friendly customers spending money so poorly, I can't imagine how he treats the employees! read more

Everything there is perfect, the staff is so knowledgeable & friendly, and the coffee and pastries are amazing. The staff does a phenomenal job at remembering names. Best local coffee shop in siesta key. read more