Bean On Dean

I’m not one to give 5 stars lightly, but I have to confess I love detail, attention and businesses with gusto. I found this at Bean on Dean. A retro set up, carefully selected furniture, decoration just right and a mix between meaningful details with others less so, but that complement everything just right. A light 1970s jazz is playing in the background, only for those who want to listen as the volume is low and if you decide to have a chat with your friend, you won’t hear it. However if like me, you are simply observing what’s happening around you will hear it and enjoy it. The music wraps you around the smells of fresh baked produce, which flies with every customer that walks in as if they knew something I don’t. I suspect I must be missing something great. 3 people are working at a regular pace, no rush, no stress, no yelling… just right. Obviously they know their clientele, they take orders barely asking for what the locals want as they already know it. Wonderful demographic of clientele. People getting a quick coffee but also those who call their sons millennials and as a consequence read the paper or look at each other and talk rather than being immersed in their smartphones. The coffee is good. Not extraordinary but good. I choose a double shot small late and I think is just right. I believe one shot might not get you the flavour you’re after if you like a bit of aftertaste. I also order a plain croissant and it does not disappoint. Service is quick and accurate. When I walked in I was by myself and by the time I left another 19 people were sitting here. No change to the atmosphere though; still relaxed, efficient, calm. I overhear the name of Tom, who is attending everyone. Well done Tom. Congratulations guys. I will come back, soon.

Nice cafe with some popular outdoor sidewalk seating. Went for a quick coffee with my husband and his aunt. I got a long black in a mug and a caramelized onion, sage, and cheddar muffin. The coffee was fine, nothing stand out, but the muffin was really, really great. I liked this place. The bathroom is across the road, so it must be shared with the spot across the way.