I've been to The Yemeni Bean three times now, and the biggest thing I can say is that they actually listen to customer feedback and have consistently gotten better.
The first time I came, I tried the banana matcha. It was good, but the matcha flavor wasn't very strong. What impressed me was that the barista actually came out with notepads and asked my sister and me to write down our feedback while we ate. I thought that was a great way to get honest feedback from customers.
When we came back, we tried the lavender and strawberry matchas, and both had a much stronger matcha flavor. They were really good. This last time, we tried their refreshers, and those were also delicious. The only thing I wasn't too happy with was the honeycomb bread. It was much thicker than it had been on our previous visits, so it wasn't as enjoyable this time.
Beyond that, we've consistently enjoyed the drinks here. We mainly come to study, and I like that there's plenty of seating and they're open pretty late. The only downside is that it can get VERY loud depending on the day and time. Sometimes it feels like you're sitting in the middle of a family reunion. I'd definitely recommend coming on a weeknight if you're planning to study rather than on a busy weekend.
Overall, it's a pleasant spot with good drinks, plenty of space, and a business that clearly pays attention to its customers. I'll definitely be back. read more