Sweet as Honey Coffee — Restaurant in Staunton

A year ago I drove by this quaint little location. The punny name and crafty logo caught my eye. I had never been one to drink specialty coffee (Starbucks always disappointed every time I tried them), but after a week I decided to give The Queen Bean a go. I was really blown away by the drinks on the menu and the extremely hospitable owner who didn't mind explaining the various combinations. My personal favorite is the Royal Jelly, and it always comes out perfectly no matter the maker. All the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The owner makes connections with the community through chit chat and their Facebook page which updates regularly and showcases many weekly specials. They've also added a 24oz size for people like me who can't get enough of their delicious coffee. :)

The Queen Bean was the first specialty coffee place that actually made a drink I really enjoyed, so much so that I've been a regular since. I highly recommend this local spot to anyone and everyone passing by. They even have cute merch and punch cards. It's the...

I was so excited about this little gem! But man, the experience overall was so underwhelming! You can order from either window (it’s not a wraparound scenario), but that is notated literally nowhere! So after I managed to get my car in a position where I could reach, I ordered the Honeycomb, which I knew ahead was what I wanted to try. It was bland!!! 😟 Just tasted like a cinnamon latte, with these background notes of almond (?) from time to time. Definitely not what I was expecting from the description on the menu. The girls were nice enough and very quick, and they gave my dog a pup cup, which I always appreciate. Overall, maybe I should give them a second chance, but seeing as I don’t live in the area and only pass through Staunton a few times a year, I wouldn’t go out of my way to...

I've gone to just about every coffee shop in downtown Staunton and surrounding area and this place is the best. They use locally sourced product, you dont have to worry about having a drink made from a burnt roast of beans (ahem... Starbucks), and they are super-friendly. There's generally never a line, so it's very customer-friendly for a person that wants to grab a quick cup. They also have some pastries/bagels/etc (all local) if you're hungry.

By far my favorite coffee in Staunton, you wont find much better, even in Harrisonburg or Charlottesville.

Prices are reasonable for the product you are getting. Yes, it might be a margin more expensive than Starbucks... but this makes Starbucks look like something you made out of the coffee...