One of two places I go for coffee beans. A wonderful company that supports our community and communities abroad.
The coffee here is delightful, really a cut above any other place I've been near and far. Just wow.
The coffee is quite good- on the pricier side but worth it… as long as it’s to go.I ordered a $4 coffee of the day (plus tip)for here, and I brought my laptop to get some work done for an hour or so. Went to plug in my laptop and there were no outlets anywhere… I asked the barista if there was anywhere I could plug in and she said no. Super bummed to take my coffee to go and be left looking for somewhere else to get some work done.I understand people camp out at shops for too long without continuing to support said business, but that was not what I was planning to do. Guess I’ll have to find a different place to frequent. :(
nice place workers are so polite and cheerful makes your morning better
Enjoyed matcha tea with almond milk.I wish they could offer more types of teas.
Long wait time. Limited coffee choice. No availability to choose bold full flavor.
Good coffee & OK pastries (4 Green Stars) The Beacon has a nice atmosphere, although it can get busy in the mornings. Overall, I thought the coffee was very good and the baked items (we tried four) were mixed – some were decent and others not great. Service was good, even in the face of a relentless line of customers. I’m giving 4 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, for these reasons: • Direct trade coffee (own mugs allowed) and some plant-based options. • Supports local, ethical brands like Revel kombucha and Sproutcraft plant-based cheese. • The Beacon Collective has a membership program that allows them to buy small lots of coffee and support small farms, or sometimes a farmer’s new direction. • The Beacon owners visit the farms that they purchase from and report on details of these direct trade relationships. Would be nice if they published price paid for green coffee, as more direct trade roasters are doing. • A little info is provided on sustainability, but not a huge amount. I’d like to know which ones are shade-grown, as that’s a really important feature of sustainable coffee. Some are certified by the Rainforest Alliance, which seems like a slightly strange choice for small, direct-trade farmers. I would have expected either no certification but more info on sustainability, or a stronger certification than RA, such as organic or Smithsonian Bird Friendly. (More on this topic here: https://greenstarsproject.org/2017/02/18/benefits-of-shade-grown-coffee-certifications/) • Beacon donates annually to community projects (you can apply on their website). One current coffee benefits the House Farm Workers fund.
I'm really picky about coffee. I got an iced latte with oat milk and it was delicious; it definitely deserved 5 stars. Do yourself a favor and go here!
I'm really picky about coffee. I got an iced latte with oat milk and it was delicious; it definitely deserved 5 stars. Do yourself a favor and go here!
They’ve got a gluten-free pumpkin spice mini loaf that’s pretty dang good.