The Baked Bean - Coffee Shop & Dispensary — Restaurant in Rensselaer

To be honest, I found myself a bit shocked to find a shop like this in good old Rensselaer, but I suppose it goes to show how long it's been since I've been in town. I stopped in on a whim after work, and found myself surprised not only at the large amounts of Delta and CBD products they had, but the ingenuity as well.

For instance, The Baked Bean combines their hemp additives with fresh ground coffee to give people an "Infused K-Cup" option, which I think is a legitimately great product for people. There's a variety of difference "balances" in the K-Cups, with Delta, CBD, or other mixes and amounts to give people the right amount of kick to start (and survive) the day. I've attached a picture of the display here if you're interested in more, but if you find your bones are particularly achy in the morning this might be just what you need. There's plenty of other options and items as well, depending on what you're looking for.

For the purposes of my stop though, I had my heart set on the Green Crack. I had initially intended to grab a coffee, but the Green Crack is your traditional green Monster energy Drink, mixed with a green apple lemonade to turn that energy drink into a refreshing summer sipper. You can also get all the drinks infused with differing amounts of CBD, Delta, and the like. I opted for a simple 10 of CBD because, well, when in Rome! The drink itself was delicious, the tart flavor of the Monster pairing easily with the lemonade's refreshing elements to kickstart my engine, and then the light CBD gave me a comfortable aura to the rest of my workday.

Again, I was surprised to find this option right on the square in Rensselaer, but I'm glad this is here. I can see a business like this doing a lot of genuine good for folks local, and I'm excited to...

I don't think I've ever left a google review before but I totally LOVE this place and it deserves it! Such a great addition to the downtown area and the perfect stop off for people on long drives!

I was super excited to try the cotton candy lemonade because I absolutely love anything cotton candy flavor and it was DELICIOUS! I was able to get one before they were out of stock but I am happy to see they restocked so quickly! Definitely a great summer drink. I also had their new giant chocolate chip cookies and holy moly are they good -- chewy cookies are my fav and these are perfection.

I love stopping here for breakfast and a coffee and last week I tried their new cinnamon roll A-MAZING! Literally homemade perfection! Cinnabon could never. Also, their new coffee is great. I love a good dark roast and I think it's super cool that they have their own blend. They are constantly coming out with new items and I am always up to try them out! I don't know how they keep up because they have sooo many great options and seem to have new stuff every time I am in.

They also have a great selection of CBD and delta 8 products. I got one of their lotions a while back and it really helped to ease the pain in my back and shoulders after work.

The cafe is also super clean and the staff are super friendly and really know their stuff. You can tell they really care about their customers and helping them find the right products to meet their needs. I really appreciate this business being in our area and I love the atmosphere they bring to our downtown!

Added a pic of their delicious iced coffee and a cinnamon toast crunch cereal treat from one of my previous visits! The cereal treats are an...

Stopped into The Baked Bean today to grab lunch and a coffee! I’ve been hearing a lot about this new cafe downtown, and I was really excited to try it out. The place is really clean and spacious, and the staff were welcoming and knowledgeable about their products. While I did not go in for the edible hemp products, I did appreciate that they cater to both those interested and not interested in hemp use! They had a HUGE variety of offerings which was really cool to see — including dog treats and cbd lotion (which I can’t wait to try!).

I got the caprese panini, and it was delicious! My bf got the pizza panini, and he said it was great too. The bread had Parmesan cheese on it which gave it a great flavor. As a vegetarian, I love that there were several meatless options on the menu. I also had a caramel iced coffee and an espresso — so good! I also had to try some of their baked goods too, and got a rainbow cereal treat and my bf got a blueberry muffin. The muffin was so moist and fresh and the crumble on top was a nice touch. The rainbow cereal treat was huge and SO good — I got a second one to take home!

I don’t normally leave reviews, but I was very impressed by this new business and how unique it is. If you’re visiting the area or live in town, definitely stop in or you will be missing out! It’s a great addition to downtown, and I can’t wait to check out...