The Nostalgic Bean

Welcoming coffee shop and great atmosphere. We took back many treats to try and delicious they were. My mocha was perfect. So glad we have a coffee shop right down the road in Altoona. Much needed downtown.

Went during their 'soft open' and was blown away by this cute place and exceptionally friendly staff! Can't wait to try another pastry and more yummy mocha! Oh, and my kids LOVED the hot chocolate!

Where do I start?! I walked in and literally said wow! The space is beautiful, welcoming, and would serve as an inspiring work/meeting space. The black coffee I had was fresh, hot and could tell it was high quality. But, my absolute favorite part of the visit was the chocolate chip cookie! My grandma's cookies don't have a leg to stand on compared to the Nostalgic Bean. Can't wait for my next visit

Friendly people and fantastic baked goods, both savory and sweet. Coffee drinks are way better than S (shhhh).

If you’ve ever spent any amount of time in France, or Europe for that matter, you know this is the real deal. The croissants, especially the chocolate filled) bring me back to my time abroad. They are stunningly perfect; rich and buttery with a texture exactly how God intended. As for their Covid precautions, I don’t know another establishment in this area who has done as thorough of a job in protecting their staff and patrons. Less than one year into their existence (opening with an exquisitely renovated space) they shut their doors for months and remodeled their (just newly renovated) space to make it even safer in light of what perhaps will be our “new normal.” This is a gem in our community and another reason to be proud to live here.

We are so very lucky to have this authentic French patisserie here in the heartland! Cappuccinos are inconsistent but I’ll deal for the best bakery anywhere within 100 miles.

The owners are some of the nicest people you will ever meet.

Amazing! Delicious pastries and coffees! I had a cappuccino and it was by far one of the best I had in the US! Séverine's clafoutis was beyond delicious, too! If you enjoy home made food and great atmosphere, go to the Nostalgic Bean!

I stopped here for the first time yesterday and this place if fantastic! If you want high end pastries and coffee go no further than the Bean! Everyone was super friendly and polite. We will be going back! Maybe even today!

Love this spot. The coffee is good, but the baked goods are perfection. Unique and exquisite.