The Bean

Their coffee is good and the staff is friendly. I can tell the environment is full of good vibes. But the building definitely could use renovation and some of the furniture could definitely use replacing. I hear they're planning to renovate soon which is great news because that's the only thing holding this place back from perfection! As a whole, they're great! I respect them as a local business and love giving support.

On 1/12/21 around 8:15 AM, I entered your establishment to use one of the study rooms for a job interview. As a corporate professional, and new resident to Jackson, your establishment has always provided me with the coffee fix and positive energy I need to jumpstart my mornings. I am a regular there. Unfortunately on this morning I couldn't order my typical breakfast bowl and coffee due a religious fast. But I wanted hot water to help soothe my nerves for my upcoming interview which was roughly 20 minutes later. When I asked the young lady at the register for hot water, she replied "we don't sell hot water". I then asked her for the wifi password (I'm aware that it changes frequently), she replied "the wifi password is on the receipt". Every time I come to your shop, she is the only barista/register clerk that provides horrible customer service. This exchange ended with me paying $4.36 for a cup of hot water so that I could get the wifi password for my interview that was 20 minutes later...at a coffee shop. Thankfully I'd brought my wallet as I hadn't intended to purchase anything until my fast was over. I've come to The Bean almost every day for months now. I ask for the wifi password. The baristas are always happy to provide it to me. Usually at some point during my visit I order my usual breakfast bowl and coffee. The young lady I encountered on this day was rude. As a fellow business owner, I felt it important to inform you about one of your employees' lack of customer service. I did not get her name but she worked the registered on the morning of 1/12/21 and had long blonde hair.

Wonderful coffee shop and Cafe in Fondren! This place is perfect for a quick cup of coffee to go or a lingering catch up with friends over brunch (with bottomless mimosas) or lunch.

My favorites here include the caramel latte and dirty chai latte and the chicken biscuit. While they have a variety of cozy seating options, students will love that they have private study nooks for those cram sessions when they want to get off campus.

Sneaky Beans is a well liked local coffee shop. I would definitely put it in the top three local non corporate chain shops. It has a pretty cool atmosphere and seems to be very laid back with a artsy millennial feel. But you yet find the crowd to be quite diverse age wise. It also has a nice patio out front to chill on. All in all not a bad place to take in a cup of coffee and do a little people watching.

A great place for coffee and to study or bring the family. Cool atmosphere the veggie quiche was great. I brought two of them. If you love a place like cups then you would love this place most likely. This was my first time trying it, and I was with friends. I give it four stars because I don't drink coffee Haha. Thanks Sneaky Beans.

Great coffee, and a great selection of coffee variety. Good beer selections, too. Not the greatest service, sometimes the baristas seem like you're interrupting them, but they make wonderful drinks! Love the porch. I take my dog, sit, and people watch sometimes. It's a nice little place.

The Bean has been recently renovated and offers a great array of food and beverages including coffee, espresso drinks, wine, and beer as well as breakfast cooked fresh daily. The new renovations include fresh bathrooms and preserves the best part of its location, the deck. From there you can order drinks and people watch all the activity in Fondren. Highly recommend!

We entered the establishment with no greeting from any crew members . We asked to speak with manger regarding business and she stated that she was too busy to talk and turned around. When finally talking with the manger she was very rude, dismissive, and acted as she could not help with anything. All the employees were dismissive to the party I was with and was saying smart remarks behind the counter. I will not be back and do not recommend if you’re in the area.

This place is excellent. The location. And building itself are great. Very well done. Delicious tea and egg, sausage sandwich. Quintessential coffee shop.

This is a good local coffee shop in town. They provide quite the homey feel once you arrive here. There is free wi-fi which I bet some will enjoy. The coffee is pretty good especially the espresso, but don’t forget the tea. The tea is really good especially the herbal cinnamon flavor. It is just a great overall coffee shop. I would recommend stopping by to support your community sometime soon.