Bold Bean Coffee Roasters - Riverside

It's just what you hope for when you go out for coffee. I had a latte and a double shot of espresso. It came with a side of sparkling water. A nice touch.

The coffee shop is small but a perfect spot for conversation and studying/working. The coffee is great with a very smooth taste, would highly recommend.

Good coffee, very hip vibe. I was blown away by the grilled cheese sandwich. Great cheese, Caramelized onions, and grilling rosemary into the bread was very smart and different. WiFi is good, but you might struggle to find an outlet available if it is busy.

Order: My favorites are the Vanilla Latte or the Cappuccino
Price: $3-$6 depending on your order and adds
Pros: Hands down best coffee in Jax, and one of the best coffee shops period
Cons: Seating can be hard to come by, sometimes the wait gets long when they are busy

Thoughts: Do you like coffee? If so this isn't a difficult choice; go, now. If you have never been, drop what you're doing and go experience some of the best coffee of your life. If you don't like coffee….you're doing life wrong and you should seek professional help.

Seriously though this place is amazing, coffee is their craft and to them the creation is an art form. The please is the embodiment of coffee; from the smell of freshly roasted coffee when you walk in, to the friendly and extremely knowledgeable staff, to the perfection of their espresso, to the literal art in the foam on their drinks, this place does coffee right. They hand make all their own syrups and they are all amazing, they even cycle a monthly "specialty" syrup that is normally a little odd sounding but utterly delicious. The real star here is their espresso, it is the best espresso I have ever had the pleasure of drinking; and how they get there is a process. They work closely with all the growers of their beans, they do all their own roasting, and they put a lot of effort into trying their staff; all for that perfect cup of coffee.

The only real downside to Bold Bean is a result of their immense popularity. They are often extremely busy, resulting in a noticeable wait time of 5+ minutes for coffee when they are really slammed. On top of that seating can be hard to come by (again, only when they are slammed) but overall I've never had to wait for a table if I'm willing to not be too picky. It's hard to really count popularity as a "downside" since it just speaks to how awesome this place really is.

The only real thing I wish they would do is to put some good outside seating in. They currently only have two small round tables and a few chairs. I realize that space is limited and most people probably like sitting inside but I love outside seating (which their Beaches location has). Nothing like sitting in the sunshine, reading a good book, and sipping on an iced vanilla latte.

When it comes to serving coffee and pastries, this coffee shop is really on top. When it comes to their coffee, they definitely have the best taste, and I have to say that these guys really are the best. Also, the atmosphere is truly awesome in this place, and I would be happy to recommend this coffee shop to everyone. Well, THANKS!

Great place to get a coffee and a snack and char with friends or just people watch and check your social media

An awesome, relaxing spot! Serving some of the BEST coffee in town.
The baristas are amazing and nice.
The vibe is always welcoming and calm.
I love going here multiple times a week.

Hands down my favorite coffee place. I really like the hipster vibe, and always get polite service. This is not a grab and go coffee place, orders are handcrafted and take time, set your expectations. The baristas are well trained as are the coffee roasters.

Coffee is great. They always have some treats in the case next to the register. You can get a small selection of beer here if you're not in the mood for coffee. My only compliant which isn't a bad thing for them is that sometimes it's hard to find a place to sit

Absolutely love this place! My girlfriend and I drive 25 minutes every weekend just to grab some coffee! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and do their best to elevate the customer experience. I would highly recommend you visit!