The Naked Bean Coffee Roasters — Restaurant in Western Australia

Went for a couple take away coffees early this morning as wife, kids and I are away in Albany on a short break. Was asked to present my papers by employee #1 - mask exemption and vax status which I duly complied with. Then employees #2 also asked "papers please" and then asked me to produce photo ID which I had left with my wallet in AirBNB (I only brought $20) and so was denied service and this despite any number of forms of identification on my phone that confirm who i really am including immunisation register, two email addresses etc. Then... presumably the owner comes out to the alfresco area where I'm leaving who also asks to see my papers... I showed him and he then said I would be welcome to grab a coffee. No thanks. I'll reserve my patronage for businesses that do not discriminate. I was made to feel like a criminal, an outcast from society... dare I say a small window into how a Jewish person must've felt in Berlin during the summer of '38 at this place. Got my coffee at RATS...

I prefer to and have always supported local businesses. Buying my coffee beans and products from here despite the added expense. Not any more after the abuse I received from the owner. I have never in my life been treated with such disrespect over my medical condition. I am unable to wear a mask due to a medical condition and have a valid Drs written exemption, which I willingly offered to show him. He denied me service and told me to leave because he refused to even consider it. I left crying and sat in the car and called the police. Unfortunately because I had left the premises there was nothing they could do. There is absolutely no way I will or any of my friends will be back. There are many other wonderful places we can go where they accept my medical condition and exemption. Certainly do not...

We tried a few coffee shops around Albany. during our recent visit and felt this was our favourite for a serious cup. Naked Bean is located along Middleton Road. They have a fair-sized indoor seating and outdoor tables as well. Opening hours are 6am to 3pm (weekdays) and 7am to 12pm (weekends).

Naked Bean has a nice vibe. They offer an expected range of coffees, non-coffee drinks and food items. During our visit we were served very nicely prepared Piccolo and Macchiato coffees that tasted very good. The ginger pave was a indulgent, a nice wake-up treat in the afternoon to go along with our coffees. Overall, just a perfect coffee shop and stop for us. Would gladly return to Naked Bean next...