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Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

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8591 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

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(310) 659-1890
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I boycott Starbucks after trying CBTL. I wasn't always into coffee, and CB makes fabulous tea lattes from fresh loose leaf tea. Every person I have taken to CBTL now knows why SB ...

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I live near the Porter Ranch Ralph's they newly installed a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf I've been there on two occasions I have gone in and requested a regular light drip they have abs...

Addicted to CBTL 4/23/2010

I boycott Starbucks after trying CBTL. I wasn't always into coffee, and CB makes fabulous tea lattes from fresh loose leaf tea. Every person I have taken to CBTL now knows why SB is a thing of the past. The pom-blueberry tea latte is my favorite and in the winter the winter dream tea, truly is a dream. The staff will make sure you enjoy it or make you a new one & let you keep the original. The pastries are made fresh and delivered every morning, not bought from a 3rd party vendor like SB. Also, if you follow CBTL on Facebook, or even sign up for newsletters, they will email you to let you know the quarterly customer appreciation days they have. When they introduce a new flavor, they will offer that drink 100% free between certain hours on a designated day for you to try. Now that is customer love! Pros: Tea Latte's and customer appreciation days Cons: none!! more
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Good Cold drinks 1/2/2009

Great frozen/blended drinks... I like Peet's hot coffee much more... Overpriced..and I hope they recycle all of the plastic in which they serve drinks. Pros: casual hang out Cons: overpriced..could be CLEANER more
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Avoid Porter Ranch Ralph's Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 8/17/2008

I live near the Porter Ranch Ralph's they newly installed a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf I've been there on two occasions I have gone in and requested a regular light drip they have absolutely no idea of what you are talking about I have informed them that Coffee Bean has the following (light, dark, decaf, flavored) \r I found it to be much too strong. As a result I've been incapacitated the rest of the day it is not worth the $1.95 I have no intentions of returning back to the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf inside the Porter Ranch Ralph's. \r \r Richard Gump\r Porter Ranch, Ca Pros: Convenient Cons: Expensive, Not Worth $1.95 more
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A very good bean. 2/13/2008

I've been to many Coffee Beans, but this one is one of my favorites, if not my top favorite. The staff is very friendly and always gets the drinks right (others I have been to forget specifics, such as NSA or decaf, etc.). There are many places to sit, both inside and outside, which is very accommodating, and the atmosphere is very homey like the editorial noted. I come to this location before work to get my fix, and am always satisfied. Pros: Ambience, Service, Beverage Cons: Parking more
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A little better than your average Coffee Bean 3/12/2007

This Coffee Bean is just like any other in many respects, with its usual decor and drink options - a huge selection of hot and ice-blended coffees and teas. However, this one has a lot of food options, including sandwiches, muffins, pastries, and a large assortment of bagels and cream cheese. Additionally, there is ample seating, and the round outdoor patio boasts umbrellas, a fireplace, and heat lamps for when it's cold. It's a great place to socialize, people-watch (yes, there are sometimes celebrities), or just read the paper with your morning drink. Pros: location, seating, food and drinks Cons: parking, pretty standard (it IS a chain) more
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Forget Starbucks 12/21/2006

This is a gret chain and this location in particular is great for chillin out and people watching. They have great selections for coffe, tea and other beverages. My fave is the Ice Blended Green Tea. I read somewhere that green tea is health in any form. This is a delicious way to get your daily dose...although the beverage is loaded up with carbs and such. Oh well. They have a really tasty peppermint coffee during the holidays as well. Overall, much better and more unique than Starbucks. Pros: Beverages and Location Cons: Parking more
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Great location! 11/15/2006

It's very nice here. I love sitting out front and people-watching. On a good day, it's just perfect to sit outside after lunch and take 10 minutes to enjoy the day before heading back to the office. I miss it already. :) Pros: chai latte Cons: no parking more
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Better than the other big chains 7/5/2006

It's a shame the Coffee Bean didn't catch on before that other big corporate chain began dominating the world. Not only does it serve better-tasting drinks, but the Coffee Bean has a wider variety and offers more variations than its competitors. more
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Hey! Another Chain Coffee House... 6/27/2006

This is remarkably like that other chain coffee house - which is to say that it's acceptable product for somewhat acceptable prices. I live on coffee - but if I had to buy every cup I drink at these prices I would soon be too poor to shop here. Everything is fine qualitywise - just stifelingly corporate, and it seems to have all been done before. Pros: Parking lot next to the store. Cons: Pricey & corporate more
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Best Coffee On The Strip 6/6/2006

I'm not a real fan of the fancy coffee joints, but I love Coffee Bean. That's saying a lot considering we have a Peet's coffee inside my building.\r \r I love the daily flavored coffee choices. Pros: Convenient more
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Better than Starbucks... 5/9/2006

The teas are hit and miss but the coffee hot drinks are great. They also have a good variety for non-coffee drinks like the pomegranate/blueberry or malibu dream drinks. There's also plenty of sweets and sandwiches stocked for a snack. I've found this shop a bit loud at times but there's plenty of seating outside and inside for studying/reading. Would recommend. Pros: Variety, Good drinks, Lots of seating Cons: Loud/Crowded more
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Cafe Late 5/10/2005

I always drink a Cafe late Caramel, and my son eat a banana fudge cake... This is a favorite part of our day.We are very satisfied with a service. more
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Yummy eats, pretty people 7/19/2003

Had a great time; service was terrific and the atmosphere very comfortable. Saw Gisele Bundchen in a very non victoria's secret state. All in all a fun experience, would recommend to everyone....just don't bug the famous folks. Pros: Service, atmosphere, celeb sightings more
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Letting Celebs choose your coffee store? 6/1/2003

That is just weird. I never want to see celebrities - they just simply exist here. I don't even like Coffee Bean - they STIR their lattes, it's very frou frou and there are dozens of other locations to go to. Pros: good teas, good deserts Cons: bad lattes, crowded more
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title! 1/27/2003

I agree, we often see ""stars"" at this location and a couple others. If you want them to keep coming, however, leave them alone! They need caffeine and provacy like anyone else! Pros: star sightings, great drinks, cool patio Cons: deserts moderate, limited restrooms, waiting time more
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lalady82 11/2/2002

the coffee bean at sunset and fairfax rocks. great atmosphere and a great interesting crowd of people at all time. Pros: atmosphere, patio, location Cons: patio not in sun more
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not starbucks! 10/27/2002

just an average cup of coffee to me...very yummy desserts, and good prices, but give me a starbucks any day! more
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Sunset Hot Spot 6/28/2002

Filled with beautiful people and frozen pick-me-ups, this is a great place to get your weekend coffee fix or to read the paper while waiting for the stars to roll up (it has a certain reputation as a celeb-sighting spot). Mostly though its just a bunch of people trying to look important by reading scripts and talking on their cell phones. Pros: great coffee, hot spot Cons: parking difficult, gets very busy more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    Honey-colored oak and leaded glass give a homey touch to this California-based chain of specialty coffeehouses. Commonly referred to as the Bean, this purveyor of high-end...

  • 6/20/2008 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Neighborhoods: Central LA, West Hollywood
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