Cool Beanz- Rock Island

Nice atmosphere was very busy at 11 o'clock. Got 3 different drinks and all were good. Had to wait to get a seat I wanted, next to an outlet and with a spot across from me for my friend.

As a coffee addict since childhood, having a good local coffee shop is essential to me. Since I moved to Rock Island in 2011, Cool Beanz has been my default location for getting a delicious latte, gourmet food, and a peaceful atmosphere to relax.

Additionally, Cool Beanz has been excellent at complying with the applicable Illinois COVID-19 regulations and general precautions intended to reduce exposure and infection during the pandemic. Specifically, this refers to Cool Beanz's compliance with Illinois's mask mandate. Cool Beanz has followed the law even when other businesses choose not to because Cool Beanz' ownership cares about compliance as well as mitigation of COVID-19 exposure/infection.

I am aware of complaints that Cool Beanz has run out of complimentary masks for customers and I would like to remind other customers of Illinois businesses that we are well aware that masks are generally required and it is our responsibility to provide our own masks.

Y'all know that Cool Beanz is the best coffee shop on the area-- get your mask and support a local business❤️

TLDR: stop blaming good businesses for following the law and start being accountable for your own compliance as an individual.

I started going to Cool Beanz back when they first opened in 2009. I just started college at Augustana (back in 2009) and I will never forget the coffee drinks. This place was and is still great. I really enjoyed my time at Cool Beanz. The staff is great and so is the atmosphere. Great addition to Rock Island. I'm glad to see that this place is still in business 7 years later.

I recently graduated from Augustana- one of the reasons I’m sad to soon be moving away from the Quad Cities is Cool Beanz!
It’s a wonderful study spot. The beverages, food, and pastries never disappoint. The staff are always so friendly and fun.
Over the years, I’ve tried the Care Package, chai, smoothies, and lattes. Today I had an iced vanilla latte with oat milk, would definitely recommend!
My go-to food is the Gourmet Grilled Cheese. And their blossoms and GF brownies are amazing, as well.
Thanks for being the best coffee shop around! I really appreciated the extra blossom I was given today!!

Low key and great relaxing atmosphere. Talented baristas serve up great caffeinated drinks. Good whiskey and wine selection as well. Food here is delicious as well. Basically no reason not to try this place.

After having stopped for coffee on a couple occasions (and loved it!), I happened to see that there was live music playing on Friday nights. Last Friday night, Larry Boyd was playing. I had not heard Larry play before, but he was simply great. From Tom Petty, to Johnny Cash, and much more, he could entertain those of all interests. I invited four others to come with me, and they loved the evening as well! We had great drinks, great food (flat bread pizzas), and a great time together. We will be back, and I highly recommend Cool Beanz!

Oh good goose god in the sky, where do I begin..

Okay let me give the *only* reason I'm allowing two stars first: the atmosphere of the place. It's a dimly lit coffee lounge with an empty stage, so I assume they have some sort of venue occasionally. There's a mixture of tables and a comfy couch or two. So I can dig what it has to offer in that department.

However, the staff, the drinks, and the cleanliness are all horrid. The lady who checked us out at the register gave us a, "Don't talk to me," face the entire time and only spoke when necessary--even shortly when she did. The drinks were quickly made (a plus!), but they were extremely rushed and we could tell they used the bottom of the barrel ingredients to make them. I had a strawberry smoothie. Did they use *actual* strawberries? No, they put an extreme amount of syrup into it. And I'm usually able to stomach coffee, but my fiancee's iced coffee had to almost be spat out.

Finally, the cleanliness. We sat at a table that looked to be wet from being recently wiped down. But it was still so sticky and stained that it was disgusting. The pad I used to insert my debit card while checking out has never been wiped down since they set it up. And finally, the area where you toss out your trash was filthy (and not just from the trash).

Never coming back.

My espresso crafted beverage was perfect. The barista even made me a heart flower with my steamed milk. And he was well versed in coffee knowledge. The atmosphere is gorgeous. Full bar and full menu. Food coming out of the kitchen was welI plated. I can't wait to go back!!!

Strong college coffee house vibe here; appropriate given its adjacency to the Augustana College campus. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. In keeping with the new recreational weed law, we noted that you could order CBD added to your beverage. Good thing that they have baked goods and other munchies available, I guess.

Love this place. Exactly what a coffee house should be. Great atmosphere, coffee, tea, food to include gluten free as well as free entertainment. Not to mention comfy places to sit! Open mic Tuesday evenings.