Green Bean Java
8235 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA
Crema's Take
“This Tacoma spot earns praise for creative specialty drinks featuring fresh fruit and solid espresso work, though consistency seems to depend on who's behind the counter. It's an affordable, convenient grab for quality coffee drinks, but some regulars have experienced inconsistent execution and service that doesn't always match the friendliness you'd hope for.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I ordered a latte, but what I received was very disappointing. It wasn’t a proper latte at all — it tasted like a double shot of strong coffee with just some warm milk poured over it. As someone who worked as a bartender for 8 years, I know exactly how a latte should be prepared: smooth, creamy milk properly steamed and balanced with the espresso. This was careless, poorly made, and far from what a real latte should taste like. Honestly, one of the worst coffee experiences I’ve had.
She makes excellent drinks and the price was affordable compared to some other coffee shops I won't mention. She uses fresh fruit in her drinks and her coffee is quite good. She made me a special drink and it was perfect. Stop by and check her out. If I lived there she would have become my go to coffee stop.
We needed a nearby place to get caffeine after we checked out of our hotel, before heading back to OR last week. Prices were reasonable, and we were very satisfied with the taste/ size of what we ordered! White Choc, Carmel latte and blue raspberry-lemonade energy drink.
Asked if the drip coffee was fresh. The barista said yes. The sign said $2.00.As she rang it up she said $2.16, asked me if I wanted a copy of the receipt. As I sign, I notice she charged me $2.69. I asked why & she says" Oh sorry sweetie, our prices went up. That's why its whited out. (It wasn't). Then she asks me before handing me the coffee if I wanted it warmed up. ?? So she lied & gave me lukewarm, terrible, old coffee & overcharged me $.53. Won't ever go again. Don't lie. Say it's not fresh & sell me an Americano!!
I have been a recurring customer of this place for years and yesterday I received the WORST WORST service with the new employee the white woman with a piercing in her nose, we told her our order we wanted 12oz smoothie and 8oz kids" hot coco drinks She confirmed the order but at the moment Upon handing it in I realized it made everything 24 oz omg and 12oz the Kids Coco. Besides that it was his mistake, he got upset and did not want to void the bill I paid almost 16 dollars for such large drinks that I did not order and they ended up in the garbage is too much drink for ME and my SMALL children. I hope the management will do something because they are hiring people with bad character and bad personal presentation. 4 years ago all the girls were very nice, they already knew what I ordered, I think that only now is the Indian woman, she always treats me super well.
Crema Reviews
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