The Bean Coffee & Cafe

Driving through to Pawhuska from St. Paul, we stopped here for our morning lattes. Such a great place! Friendly baristas, cute place, good lattes. So glad we stopped.

We were delighted with the variety of coffee and the delicious sandwiches. Amazing service, soothing atmosphere. The coffee frappe and the grown up grilled sandwich were out of this world. So worth it.

So... The good stuff. Cool refurbished historical location. They have that great "hipster" coffee shop vibe, although if they get more popular they might add more couches. I appreciate the veggie sandwich (although like its inspiration, the Louella sandwich served by Black Dog in Lenexa, it is a bit lacking in protein, and falls apart easily because of the small pieces of veggies).

Love that they are doing a full fall line up of beverages; pumpkin spice and more...

I realize this is going to be one of those "Oh great, a vegetarian whining again" things but...

Often I go to restaurants that have so many dishes that would be easy to do without meat. However I really, truly don't want to be a bother (I know, seems suspicious), so I just eat my bland salad or proteinless waffle plate or whatever, while everyone else pigs out on beef burgers bacon, etc.

Sometimes a place I want to support has something that looks delicious...if only it used cheese instead of meat, cheese they already have in the dish or in other dishes. Today I decided to try to knock and see if the door would be opened. The server was confused but accommodated my request, but wanted to charge for extra cheese. She made an exception but for some reason can't guarantee they can do it again. I know she might get in trouble with her boss. So my "bone to pick" is not with front line staff.

This happens at almost any establishment except maybe Taco Bell, that understands vegetarian substitutions quite easily.

Now you will say "But they are going to extra trouble. You are getting something extra." I would agree... except.. I'm not. By the monetary value of ingredients, I am actually getting less for my money. Turkey costs more than cheese. So you, the restaurant, are already getting a better deal on the sandwich, since I am still paying the price of the meat. lt really makes no sense to charge me "extra"...unless I actually got a 3rd portion of cheese (which would then actually be extra).
Just something to keep in mind when making a menu: look for places to build in more choices.

Whats a refreshing change from the self glorifying overpriced underserved offerings elsewhere. I will gladly return and support this breath of fresh air that serves a superior Cup of coffee with a staff of customer centric servers who clearly feel a pride of ownership in What they produce. I can and will suggest this be a stopping point for all of my friends.

Wonderful Main Street coffee shop run by a great family! Worth the drive for anyone in the JoCo/KC area as well to enjoy the environment, coffee and friendly staff.

Great wraps friendly staff. Excellent atmosphere.BBQ Kettle chips were really good.

The Bean has the best customer service, and some really great coffee! Anytime I come in I like to ask for recommendations, and not one drink has let me down!

Stopped in last night for a warm drink on the way to an cold outside event. I had a Minter Wonderland tea. It is Hugo wonder mint tea with steamed coconut milk. It was so, so good!!

Such a nice coffee shop in Spring Hill. Chief Hensen recommended. Bicyclist friendly.

Great atmosphere, very inviting and comfortable. Friendly staff. Everything is great here but the frappes always seem to be a bit flavorless.