The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf — Restaurant in East Los Angeles

Update on my review. Last review was good because the afternoon and evening staff are awesome, but my treatment in the morning was out of line! So most people are nice. Most people are accommodating, in fact when I pass by in a rush about 2pmish staff has made my drink fast!! But on the morning shift, I've dealt with issues a few times. I was doing a pick up for my boss and also purchased drinks and food. I went to the bathroom, put on my Native American traditional clothes, to sing on stage, paid for another order. Our outfits are not too crazy, just some beadwork and hand maid ribbon skirts. Grabbed all my items as soon as they were ready. I was stopped, accused of stealing. And even after I said I paid at the register the woman who they told me was the one supervising demanded to see my proof I paid and also needed me to get my bosses order proof as well. We were late for stage. And my boss was already busy. I had all the information to provide, even information not on the receipt they had, including full legal name and card. I had such a hard time and was treated like trash. This is the 2nd time I am in traditional California Native Attire and mistreated, at the same time in the morning. This is East LA and this is 2025! This is crazy! We should know better! Crazy thing is I did end up spending $37. Which didn't mean I...

I drink coffee everyday, and I usually got it from Starbucks because it is in front of my work, but this Coffee Bean is on my way to the office. One day I stop by, and the cashier was really rude, I order a "regular coffe", but I forgot to mention the size. The cashier gave me the regular coffee, (medium size), and I clarify that I wanted the small size, she remarked that I said "regular coffee". I excuse my self, and I told her that I meant about the type of coffee, she remarked again that I said "regular coffee". She had with her a pre-fill small coffee, and she got the medium coffee back, and give me the pre-fill small coffee. Her face and attitude was the worst.

This kind of situations NEVER happen to me in Starbucks! This was the first and last time I stop by this Coffee Bean, even it is most convenience for me. I prefer make lines in Starbucks instead of received an unfriendly and...

New to Boyle Heights, I needed a spot to take the kids once in a while to get some treats. It is a nice drive down Cesar Chávez or 1st St heading east.

I enjoy the drinks. The environment is nice. They have a nice area inside that can be full of students and professional personnel from across the street. Seems like a local favorite. Across the street is the East LA courthouse, Sherrie station, and the clinic.

Warm, iced, or ice blended drinks are good. I mean, come on, we're talking about Coffee Bean! Personal favorites: White Chocolate Latte Hot on cold days. White chocolate ice blended on hot days. Horchata is good as well.

The staff is amazing. They greet and make you feel welcome.

Recommendations? White Chocolate....but everything is good. Give it a try...if you didn't like it...at least you can scratch it off. To each their...