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    The Red Bean

    4.3 (201 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    THE RED BEAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Chocolate with peanut butter and Oreo
    Melissa B.

    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.

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    Carlo W.

    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!

    Mango pineapple rum
    Jannet C.

    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.

    Menu (11/25/23)
    Xavier I.

    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.

    CJ T.

    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.

    Blueberry green tea matcha ice cream blend - soft serve
    Anna S.

    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.

    Old Bay, Toffee, Pretzel
    Kendoll C.

    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)

    Single scoop cup with vanilla and peaches!
    Clarence B.

    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.

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    Kyle V.

    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.

    Rebecca H.

    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.

    Steve Y.

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

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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.

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

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    9 months ago

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

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    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.

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