Lots of ice cream, coffee, baked treats on the menu. The star of the show is the blended ice cream (choice of chocolate or vanilla base and 2 mixed toppings), reminiscent of New Zealand ice cream. We had the vanilla base with blended strawberry and raspberry--very generous portion sizes. Limited indoor and outdoor seating. read more

The Red Bean - Blended ice cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Cute cafe with lots of options. They have extensive coffee menu, as well as ice cream. Lots of grab and go things too. Very friendly service and quick. We ordered an iced Americano that was great. Also ordered a small blueberry Kahlua white chocolate chip ice cream. They throw all the things in a contraption that takes the air out. Super good!!! Highly recommend. Super convenient location in town. read more

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Aw this is a cute and delicious spot for ice cream in Annapolis! They have vegan and gluten free options too! I got the Mango Pineapple Rum ice cream, it was perfect for a hot summer day! The service was smooth, the ice creamy is clean and well organized. read more

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I love how many syrup flavors they offer. I ordered an iced oat milk peanut butter vanilla latte. I wished that my latte was a little sweeter and that they'd used a bit more oat milk. read more

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Barista recommended the almond croissant and she warmed it up. Was very good. Didn't have coffee this time as I had already had some earlier in the day read more

The Red Bean - Almond croissant already had taken a bite - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Trash. Tourist trap at best but baked goods come out of a plastic bag and the "barista" is barely there, had no idea what she sold or how to function. Forgot half our order, overcharged us and then wanted a tip. read more

Great ice cream joint on main street Annapolis. Always a fun place to hang out we dropped in for desert after dinner. All their ice creams were great and they had plenty of options and toppings. They even had dairy free options. The coffee is also good. Great service as well. read more

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Came here because I was craving Dairy Queen and I have to say it might be even better than my long loved blizzard. You choose a base ice cream and whatever toppings you want, and then they put it through a contraption to make it into a soft serve-esque delight. I chose chocolate ice cream with peanut butter and Oreos and it was delicious! Loved the texture and the 2 scoops was a pretty large portion. read more

The Red Bean - Chocolate with peanut butter and Oreo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Visited right before closing on a Saturday night with my family of 7. The young man was all by himself to help many customers, but he handled it well. The ice cream was delicious. Fortunately they offer plenty of seating and the decor is inviting and clean. We'd return! read more

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So delicious! I haven't had ice cream mixed like this before and it was yummy. The location was great and easy to get to.

I'm think that this is the best and most unique ice cream shop in Annapolis. You choose from a variety of toppings, such as cookies, candies, sauces, and they have this really nifty machine that spins it together to make an excellent soft serve. I got the vanilla ice cream with peppermint syrup and Oreo, it was such a delicious treat. They also offer baked goods, tea and coffee. People that work there are very nice! I look forward to going there whenever I get a chance yo visit Annapolis. read more

The Red Bean - Mango pineapple rum - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Good way to escape the hot Annapolis midday sun! Coffee and ice cream is the feature. Small with some seating.

Saturday 11/25/2023 This ice cream spot is pretty much a create your own McFlurry type of spot where you can add toppings/mix-ins to your ice creme and mix it all up. The prices are expensive for what i was expecting. I got a custom "pint" with vanilla ice cream and mix-ins of Oreos and brownies for $8.50. The ice cream was decent but once I got to the bottom half things took a turn for the worse. For some reason there was a decent amount of peanuts and peanut butter toppings that I simply didn't ask for. I strongly dislike the taste of peanut butter so once I tasted it it definitely ruined my experience (good thing I'm not allergic tho cause that could've been much worse). They definitely gotta do a better job of cleaning or at least trying to clean the machine so this can be avoided. Overall, my experience was very disappointing and I wouldn't come back or recommend. read more

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Loved our ice cream I think it was pineapple rum. Didn't know the system when we walked in so it took a sec to figure out. You have to buy 2 scoops minimum and it's not really scoops per se but they put it through this mixer thing and drop it into your waffle cone like soft serve. I think 2 mix ins were included with price but not sure on that. Flavors were really good I wasn't expecting it to taste so good. Would def try again. read more

Walking in the ambiance was inviting and friendly. The two servers were engaged in conversation and we waited patiently for our turn. I ordered a small mocha with oatmilk. The price was $7.63. That seemed a little steep to me. Thankfully the drink was delicious. We came back later to try the ice cream but the place was crowded so we opted out. Maybe next time. read more

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This soft serve place is amazing! I'm surprised there's not a line out the door. We were a bit confused on how this worked at first. Basically, you pick a base (either vanilla or chocolate), and pick 2 ingredients you want to be incorporated into the soft serve ice cream. However, if you're having trouble deciding what 2 ingredients you want, you can also select from the pre-selected menu. We got two flavor from the existing menu: 1. Black berry matcha green tea 2. Manage and pineapple The ingredients are fully incorporated into the soft serve so it's not like a "topping" and really enhances the flavor. What I love the most is they use real fruits for their fruit toppings so you can actually taste pieces of the fruit in the mixture. The match flavor was so rich. The flavors does we got did not taste artificial and is not overly sweet. They also serve coffee and drinks! Highly recommend this place when strolling around downtown Annapolis. read more

The Red Bean - Blueberry green tea matcha ice cream blend - soft serve - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Wasn't what I expected, but a very delicious experience! We're driven by Red Bean many times when visiting downtown Annapolis, adding them to the 'want-to-try' list when discovering the plethora of mix-in flavor combinations possible. Finally stopping inside, easy street parking $2 an hour on a Friday afternoon, the shop had a modern vibe w.welcoming staff ready to take our order. There was an overwhelming amount of options between the pre-made flavor combinations & the make-it-yourself mix-in choices. We opted for make-it-ourselves; starting w.choosing between vanilla or chocolate base & 2-mix ins, we created: Vanilla, macadamia nuts, cookie dough Chocolate, old bay, pretzels, toffee ($.65 for additional mix-ins) What was different than expected was the way the mix-ins were mixed. I just expected scooped & mixed (like Cold Stone or Dairy Queen) however the toppings were put into a machine, ground up, & mixed directly within the ice cream maker, then swirled into the cup/cone We are used to higher prices for 'gourmet ice cream', as is the nature of smaller specialty shops all throughout the area, and with this shop I was pleased with the quality and quantity at the price. Ordering two smalls to share half & half (well more like thirds w.our daughter) there was a hearty amount of ice cream for the three of us. With the mix-ins ground up, the flavor was quite delicious, as each bite was packed w.ingredients-each combination we made was spot on well-balanced- Really enjoyed our choices, would try other combinations when in the area & craving a sweet treat! I also want to try their affogato because I saw the customer before us order one and DROOL it looked so delicious (&big for the price) read more

The Red Bean - Old Bay, Toffee, Pretzel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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We loved it!! Out for a late brunch with friends and my family happened upon this place. Loved the vibe, the ice cream and the people. read more

The Red Bean - Single scoop cup with vanilla and peaches! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

The shop is adorable, the vibe is peaceful and the shop attendants are super kind. The individual who helped me at the counter was extremely nice and very knowledgeable; their input was greatly appreciated and detailed. Definitely drop in and enjoy some of their treats, it's wonderfully fun and a good stop in town read more

Poorly managed. You order and pay first at the counter, and before they've done a thing, they solicit a tip. Always a red flag. Then after an inordinately long wait, you get a cup instead of the cone you ordered and with the wrong mix-ins. But ice cream OK. read more

Terrible ice cream. Even worse service. Tons of ice cream spots in Annapolis and this should be last on your list. We're local and have given Red Bean plenty of chances. Don't go. I sure won't. read more

Great ice cream shop! They serve coffee and ice cream all day and really make a great product. Ice creamy is on the pricy side ($8/cup) because they do mix ins and everything is made to order. Friendly staff and has nice seating area in the back and up front. Would recommend if you are looking for a dessert place. read more

The Red Bean - Counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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I came here because the lines at the other ice cream spots in downtown Annapolis were too long. The concept was interesting. You pick one ice cream flavor as the base and then you can add various mix-ins to the ice cream. The mix-ins can be fruits, nuts, sweets, syrups, etc. The taste was decent, but I would prefer to just stick with a regular ice cream shop next time. The flavor wasn't amazing and the ice cream seemed like it was melting really fast, even for ice cream. read more

The Red Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Delicioso! Affogato (espresso and vanilla ice cream) and a cup of coffee. Good service - nice warm welcome. read more

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Absolute sweetest guys behind the counter tonight! So fast and friendly and the one with the glasses went out of his way to make our night. Super informative and charismatic- I WILL be back. Also don't know who controls the music here but whoever put on The Cure, Joy Division and The Smiths really contributed to the fun ambiance. read more

Alex is the only one I will allow to make my coffee, he is the absolute best barrister in town! Engaging; super kind and caring. Why not start your day with a great cup of Joe, by Alex! Tell him I sent ya. read more

Coffee smoothie was delightful and the caramel macchiato was a hit in this freezing 49 degree weather. A great hangout spot with wifi access. It was fun seeing the staff making the ice cream for the other patrons. Def coming back for ice cream ! read more

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I stopped in for a drink and got a dirty chai. It was one of the best dirty chai I've ever had. The drink came out quickly as well. The reason for the 4 star review is price. My drink was almost $8 for a 16 oz with one espresso shot. Other than that, everything was great. read more

Fast and very friendly service! The store is charming, and has very giftable items that can be purchased strewn around the store. The ice cream we had was very reminiscent of the New Zealand-style ice cream we get in Northern Virginia - fruit or other toppings thoroughly mixed into ice cream. We had vanilla ice cream with mango mixed in, which was delicious. Will be back. read more

If you're looking for coffee, not your best choice on this street. Drip coffee very meh for the high price tag. I like supporting more local businesses, but in this case, better to keep walking on down to the familiar franchise. Nice employee, but the coffee def isn't going to make me return. read more

This place, I LOVE THIS PLACE! I'm so glad I went to Annapolis and found this gem here. I love this ambience, the people but more importantly THE COFFEE! I ordered a mocha with oat milk, it was perfect and so delicious! I also wanted to try their almond croissant which I did and I'm glad I went for it, DELICIOUS! This is a true gem, the staff were also kind and patient, not complaints, I only have great things to say. :) read more

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Great place for coffee and ice cream. Owners is great and super friendly. Had the banana and mango ice cream - delicious.

Very friendly staff. The ladies at the Red Bean are always so pleasant and hardworking. Today they offered a puppuccino for my French Bulldog. Love coming here, especially when the weather gets cold and you crave a hot chocolate. Very pretty in the winter when it snows and you can watch the snow laden Main Street of Annapolis, sipping on your hot drink. It doesn't get much better than that! read more

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Small cappuccino cost $8, $9 with tip. There was only one person working so it took like 20 minutes. I'm not one to complain but it was a frustrating experience. read more

Delicious pastries, tasty chai, and great people made this visit a delight! Enjoyed a lemon blueberry pastry very much and love their ice cream concept. The idea of traditional ice cream or a dairy alternative version with your choice of topping and flavors mixed in is an absolute delight. Service is warm and inviting with the staff happy to tell you all about their products and the local artisans they carry. The ambiance is also very nice with the historic space adding charm to the interior space. We had a great time! read more

The Red Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

We love the red bean! The affogato is delicious and tastes like a slice of Europe! Ice cream and coffee together, can't go wrong. Their ice cream tastes authentic and lighter, not heavy like some places. The service was spectacular and they will customize whatever you want! Nice area in the back to sit and chat with friends. I recommend the French toast latte! read more

The Red Bean - Raspberry and chocolate ice cream!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

pretty good ice cream but watery hot chocolate for $6!! Very friendly place but don't think it's worth it for any of the stuff they offer.

Update: I gave this place time and instead of a successful coffee shop, I was met with an incredibly sketchy business with overpriced items. $10 for a small milkshake?? They completely ruined this place when they bought it from Sue. I had an issue with my order so I asked for a refund and was given the biggest attitude from the shift leader (the girl that originally took my order was incredibly sweet and quick though). The shift leader, Alex, didn't offer an apology or any sort of solution for the issue. Quite honestly, I would've been happy with an apology and a replacement item, but Alex acted like they just wanted me to leave. I asked if I could speak to the manager and they flat out said "no, I'll call them". They came back and told me they'd give me the refund, but the owner refused to share their contact information. SKETCHY SKETCHY. Train your shift leads to have better customer service skills. It was an easy fix but Alex's attitude escalated it way further than it needed to go. And to the owner, I know you got the interaction on one of the many cameras you have set up. Please feel free to contact me as I'd still very much love to talk to you. read more

I had the pumpkin cheese cake ice cream. It literally tasted like thanksgiving in a cup. The young lady behind the counter was prompt and helpful. I would definitely stop by this place again and really explore their menu. read more

Was visiting Annapolis and they're several ice cream shops downtown..read that Red Bean had soft serve and had to try it ..glad we did . Friendly service and great tasting ice cream ..we liked the topping selections..had something for everyone ... Reminded me somewhat of a DQ blizzard but not overtly sweet. Will go again when in town ... read more