The Beerded Bean
210 S Main St, Carmel, CA
Crema's Take
“This Carmel coffee shop earns love for its organic beans, charming aesthetic, and stellar pastries—it's the kind of spot where you can settle in for hours with a laptop or grab a quick espresso before heading out. While service can be inconsistent, when it clicks, the vibe is undeniably cozy and trendy, with thoughtful coffee recommendations and seating that feels both welcoming and Instagram-worthy. The Mexican Frappe has its devoted fans, and the reasonably priced, quality coffee keeps locals coming back for their study sessions and casual meetups.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
My friends and I stopped by because the reviews seemed pretty decent, but honestly, it was a letdown. The person who took my order didn’t seem very friendly, and the coffee was really bad. The vibe wasn’t great either — the place felt kind of run-down.
I really like the Mexican Frappe, it's the reason why I come... But the customer service is bad, I can count the times I've had good customer service but usually when you see the little aesthetic young baristas, you know the service will be bad. They always want tips, I tip…
Love this place! The coffee is great and reasonable priced. Perfect local coffee spot to study or work. Lots of seating options and decorated really cute!
Great organic coffee shop! It's got a Cool trendy vibe with fantastic tasting organic coffee and thee best baked goods of all coffee shops around! Hip music plays throughout as you wait for your coffee to go! Bc its Take out only due to the mandate!
Great place for a quick pitstop in downtown Salinas. Friendly personal with the great morning brews suggestions makes you feel homey. Open during the pandemic with outside seating. The only caveat is the restrooms are closed as per CDC orders. Enjoyed and will be back for more…
Crema Reviews
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