STELLAR BEANS coffee house & edibles - Lake Charles, LA
Vibes: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - very much a local, artsy hangout. There are welcoming regulars of all shapes & sizes. Plenty of art displayed & for sale including paintings, cups, etc. Large menu with Star Wars themed drinks, as well as really delicious sandwiches. Open on Sundays which is not a norm for a locally owned shop. I always visit on my way to brunch. There was also local jazz music being played today.
Drinks: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - strong coffee flavor & the syrups don’t taste artificial at all. Lots of options. I love the snickerdoodle with cold foam 🥰
Accessibility: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - parking is a wheelchair users nightmare 😵💫 all of downtown lake Charles needs a little cement refresh. A few spots directly up front, parallel parking. There is also a one way alley close by with zero handicapped spots. There is also an extremely deep crevice in the alley that NEEDS to be fixed (not stellar beans fault). The front doors are double but one stays locked so it’s a tight squeeze. Once inside, it’s very roomy with low top tables & couches. Where the coffee is served is (estimated) 5ft from the ground so that is not accessible for a wheelchair user. Restroom is single with correctly...
Read moreWent on a Sunday morning with friends. Counter service was friendly and we took her recommendations. My husband and I ordered iced coffees and 2 breakfast sandwiches (Snickerdoodle and Mardi Gras iced coffees and The Titan sandwiches). The coffees were good but they both tasted about the same and the paper straws disintegrate after about three sips. The Titan sandwiches were average, bordering on sub-par. Basically, what I make at home. $37!!! The seating is not really set up for groups. We were a table of 4 and we had to take the two chairs from a nearby table. There is a couch and chair set up seating atea, too. Would be a great place for coffee dates, when you're not really going to eat. I'm assuming local artists display their work for sale here. There was a gentleman lightly strumming a guitar for atmosphere. THE DEAL BREAKER: You're going to smell - no, you will REEK - like fryer grease for HOURS if you are in there for any length of time. It's sticky, casual, quirky, and kinda groovy with a splash of the coffee shop...
Read moreVisited from Texas for a mini get away and fell in love with this spot! I got a Java the Hut latte and it took me by surprise. The cutie with the half white half black hair, mentioned that the owner’s favorite flavor was the one I ordered and I can see why! It was sooooo delicious I had to go back the next day for another one. I ordered one of the egg stacks which was awesome that they have keto/paleo options. It’s hard to come across places that offer a breakfast item that’s friendly to my dietary restrictions. I couldn’t help myself and also tried the BLT with brie and grapes, the next day and wow! I was happy to had use my cheat meal for that sandwich. They even spelled my name correctly which is uncommon. Very sweet owners and pleasant staff! Loved the trinket basket; leave one take one! Never seen that anywhere else either. Can’t forget to mention that it’s been over a month since I visited this place and the beautiful little spotted plant I bought has now grown 3 new leaves. It’s a spotted Begonia and...
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