The coffee was okay. Had an americano. I felt it was overpriced. Even with a 20% coupon, their medium sized cup was over $5. Ouch!

I haven’t been able to find a place to get a good pour over in San Diego; the girl that made the pour over didn’t seem to know what she was doing, water too hot and didn’t use the proper filter; coffee tasted like burnt coffee.

I usually drink a long black(americano).But Honey&Cinnamon Latte is signature menu here. So I tried and I like it!Smooth and not too sweet taste! Good for Fall Season😊

Omg!!! Best latte I’ve had in a long while!!! Woww! Got the lav latte… incredibly delicious!!! I will be back tomorrow for the cold brew growler!

Good espresso, dark roast blend. Cappuccino to go was good milk lost its sugars. Great aromas in the little space and organized well. Service was prompt and good. Not a huge fan of the blend notes, lacked complexity for a blend.

This was a great little artisnal coffee shop. The prices are resonable, and allow electronic tipping.Theyre selection is quite impressive going from drip and pour overs to espresso and cold/nitro brews and creations.Small snacks or health beverages are available, however, the selection is a little weak.My flat white was amazing and I am happy I found this cool cozy spot in downtown.

West Bean is definitely one of my favorite local coffee stops. Their Salted Carmel Latte is one of the best lattes in San Diego! Also their breakfast sandwich on brioche bun with lemon aioli spread is super tasty. Topping it all off are several pastries like an almond croissant, which are always fresh and yummy! West Bean is the best local place off Balboa Park! Check them out!

Best coffee in San Diego! Without a doubt try the vanilla hot bean lattee 😍😍😍 the staff are all so nice and the coffee is made with care and perfection.

Great place to go for coffee and to work. The food standard for a cafe. There is plenty of seating both indoor and outdoor.Great place for coffee and pastries. I enjoy going there sometimes just to chill. Nice and big. During the week is nice some less people. I recommend this place for sure.

Great atmosphere and really friendly baristas. Also great location for small batch beans

I give this place double thumbs up. definitely worth a return visit. i can see why they have so many great reviews.

Great coffee and atmosphere. Price is a little bit more than what’s around the area.

Good place to hang and eat some good food. Had a friend come into town and asked me to take him here again. Bring your appetite because portions are filling.

Along with OB Beans in Ocean Beach, this is the best coffee I have had in San Diego. Friendly staff and good vibes.

Very average coffee. Avoid if you can.

Excellent spot to spend time alone or talk business. next time ill be back with my coworkers. this place has an awesome atmosphere.

Love their iced lavender or salted caramel latte with oatmilk. Staff is great. I wish they didnt didnt up-charge for dairy substitutes. Some staff charge you for it and some dont

Had the mocha and salted caramel latte. Both were great. Staff should be friendlier.

Do yourself a favor and give this place a try. Food is like a restaurant in Jacksonville I loved.

Great cup of coffee. My pourover and macchiato was just right... In fact its probably the best pourover Ive had from any shop in a very long time!

Really great coffee and pastries. This place is definitely for people who like their coffee without all the fancy whipped creams and syrup drizzles. Nice atmosphere to talk or study and their lunch is delicious.

Found this place on my phone near my hotel (westin) and the valet said it was in walking distance along with Richard Walkers pancake house (line was 20+min, so next time lol) anyway we walked in and its smushed in between a few other shops and almost indistinguishable with trees and columns blocking its signage.. luckily my Google maps kept me on track.Anyway small menu but with all the good stuff. Two baristas and they chatted with us about the drinks and offered suggestions and tastings. Tried nitro for the first time..wooowheee.. strong.. and I tasted Ethiopian cold brew and that was just as strong. Coffee is present in the drink.. real deal and I dont think its more than sbux.. there are a lot of smaller drinks but you are getting GOOD coffee so the kick will be felt quickly.

Got there near five, it wasnt very busy. Certainly worth a return trip.

Good drip coffee. Soy milk and almond milk available.

It was so tasty. Looking forward to coming back with my friends.

Nice place and good coffee. The cappuccino has good texture and flavor, nothing special but well done. Prices are fair and there is a good variety on the coffee menu. Despite the limited space, there are many seats, both indoors and outdoors. The service is fine.

Nice place and coffee. Friendly staff. Ginger molasses late is very good as well as brown sugar honey. Not as sweet as it sounds, just right.

Found this place after my workout next door :)Really good cappuccino and friendly service! Priced similar to Starbucks, but just as every good coffee shop should be: tastes way way better!They have oat, almond and soy milk in case you don’t use dairy. Maybe could add coconut?Also some tasty looking snacks, but no vegan options, yet (they are working on it).

Great little coffee shop with nice friendly service.Given the reviews from others, I had to try one of their lattes to see what am the fuss is about. Its a very nice coffee, creamy with a good strong hit and a note of liquorice.Its quite cozy inside, seating around 18-20 at most. There is seating outside, and on a beautiful sunny day like today, that is ideal.Thanks for a great cup of coffee and if Im ever over in San Diego again Ill be sure to pop in again.

Nice place to relax, people watch, eat good, etc. Next time Ill be back with my coworkers. Ambience reminds me of Colorado Springs area.

This place makes the best lattes in San Diego, hands down! The roast is creamy, and everything about my coffee this morning made me happy that its Monday because I was nearby! I ordered the salted caramel latte (they make their own caramel, yum!) and the foam was sweet, caramel-y, and perfectly poured. I even took a photo because the ribbons of foam were so perfectly blended with the coffee crema. Beautiful! While you should definitely try their cold brews straight from the tap or a freshly-ground individually brewed cup of hot coffee or tea, their espresso is to die for.

Fun staff and great tasting tea. I didnt get coffee, needed a refreshing dose of ice black tea. Came during comic con weekend and the staff was dressed up. Super friendly and well designed. Parking might be difficult, so I suggest walking if your down. They have lots of baked goods and snacks so enjoy a quick refresher! Seems locals love it, so must be a great joint to get a nice cup of Joe!

Truly a great cup of coffee in one of the most prime pieces of real estate in downtown San Diego! I have tried many different coffee shops around San Diego and WestBean is definitely high up on my list, both for the quality of the coffee and the cheque, modern look they have. Give them a visit!

Friendly customer service. This was extra appreciated since Im on my way to a job interview. Also I like the salted caramel latte. It wasnt too sweet like they usually are. It is a small shop, so there is not a lot of seating.

Great coffee at a great price! I travel well out of my way to get my cup of coffee from here. Beyond the coffee, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the location is organized and clean. Highly recommend WestBean!

Great coffee great people !

Friendly staff and excellent coffee. I came three days in a row and thoroughly enjoyed their cortado with oat milk. It was super velvety and the roast brought out some great coffee flavors.

I wish there were more places like this around town. the staff was very welcoming and sociable. it has a nice atmosphere.

Great coffee at a great place

It was so tasty. Looking forward to going back again. Bring your appetite because portions are large.

Coffee here is pretty solid for the area, if just a little on the expensive side. They do a good cappuccino and I like their flat white but its hard to compete when theres a James Coffee down the street ;) Still a good spot, though!

Right on a busy street so you can sip and people watch. Great cold brews and the honey cinnamon latte was great!

Super friendly barista, also super knowledgeable about their coffee and roasting process. Highly recommended!

In A Nutshell:-Got led here playing Pokemon Go, no j/k I dont waste my time playing video games.-I have high-standards in terms of great tasting and caffeine infused java.-Im not big into minimalist designed coffeshops, I want a rustic, worn look.-The cold coffee was okay, nothing really special I can write about.Overall, I wouldnt come back or recommend it.

Amazing staff who care about their craft and love to talk about coffee. It was great to get their take on espresso and how they source their beans. Spent a few hours working out of the shop and had a handful of different drinks - all of which were excellent.

Great staff, delicious coffee - perfect start to a Monday morning :)

The coffee was great. I enjoyed drinking out of a ceramic cup; however, the seating atmosphere was small and not cozy. I wont select this location in the future for a business meeting, but I will go there for a quick cup of coffee.

I tried the Nitro and Kryptonite. The nitro is smooth and will definitely wake you up. The kryptonite has a nice minty taste that is more smooth than the nitro. I recommend them both.

The best in the west of the beans on my chest!!I love this place!! They very quickly make you feel like family and they have some of the best espresso in town people. Must check out !! You wont be disappointed!!

Very good coffee. Unique flavor and strong. And they get creative with different latte flavors which always turn out amazing !

Best place to relax. The view was gorgeous, staffs are awesome too.

Trendy place. Good drinks, but small drink menu. Baristas know what they are doing. Small seating area. Can get busy, but best coffee/espresso on Broadway.

Decent soy (yes soy! Not oat or almond. Hallelujah) cappuccino

I love this place. I had a brother come into town and asked me to take him back here.

Good cold brew (I prefer the standard to the special) and the muffins are always good. Super friendly staff! They need a sidewalk sign/banner!

Really liked this place. Coffee was great. Open early and centrally located, could use a few more out-door seats.

This place is absolutely one of my favorites. I had a cousin come into town and she asked me to go back here.

Best espresso in San Diego. Although a lot of employee turnover makes me wonder how well they treat their people.

Quite possibly the worst customer service I have ever encountered. Such a shame considering during my stay in San Diego people have been nothing but kind and welcoming. I have never felt so unwelcome in a business in my life. For reference the girl who served me had long black hair and tattoos, the other girl with glasses was very kind and professional.

If this is good coffee, Id rather go back to Starbucks. It was burnt not roasted. And when asking the lady at the counter if they roasted the beans themselves she got rather snooty. Came here because of the reviews, but they are wrong. Must be only people familiar with SD coffee. Hate to say it but LA is even better.

Really amazing coffee and super friendly barista’s! I absolutely love this place it is always our go to place when visiting the city🌃 definitely check them out!

4 coffees on cold brew! Fantastic. Great staff, great coffee and brown sugar espresso muffins...awesome!

This place has great coffee! The service is friendly and professional, I highly recommend it.

Hands down the best coffee spot in downtown San Diego! All you need to know is the Salted Caramel Latte (Hot or Iced) is the greatest coffee creation on this planet!

Rich, smooth coffee. My favorite coffee shop in all of San Diego. Hope they open more locations soon!

Nothing to complain about. I look forward to going back again.

Do yourself a favor and give this place a try. Looking forward to coming back with my relatives. I can see why they have so many reviews.

Great spot for delicious coffee. Definitely recommend the cortado.. basically a small version of a flat white.

Wonderful robust flavor. Great staff, down to earth prices

Very good coffee, baristas are talented. Pastries are also tasty (chocolatine & croissants)

I love this place, its full of good vibes, anytime I feel stressed out I come here to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee 😀

Amazing coffee.. Being from Melbourne and missing my coffee, I was lucky to find this place. Not so homesick now.. :)

Great coffee, best flat white I’ve been able to find in America

Excellent coffee shop. They have a limited menu but every item on it is delectable.

Great coffee, but the pour overs we order took almost 15min

If youre a fan of nitro cold brew, you must taste the silky Sweet Sussex!

Great coffee and friendly staff! Really good selection of oatmeal, different kinds that were tasty!

SUCH delicious coffee! So glad we stopped on a whim. Try this place!

Great coffee at great prices.

Great coffee and an awesome staff. Small menu with guaranteed quality.

Unfriendly staff, but I love their mocha. Have been in their place several times, same staff and still not so much as a good morning. Will I go back??? (theres a Starbucks across the street)

Great local roaster with great coffee and better staff.

Small low key place with excellent coffee and decent pastries. Free wifi.

Great coffee, rough location. For me it is not worth the walk as there are many great coffee shops downtown.

Great coffee! The salted caramel latte is to die for.

Awesome Chai and Cold Brew coffee! Cool space and fast wifi.

Strong coffee game here, check out the cold brew infusions!

The coffee is ok, not quite as good as other local roasters, though I know many disagree with me about that. Some if the baristas have attitude, and seem to not want to sell coffee, just act snobby about it.

Great little place, super nice staff, recommend the Salted Caramel Latte.

This is the best coffee to be found in this area of San Diego. A vast improvement over the excreable coffee bean and tea leaf on front, the two Horton plaza starbucks, and the in name only Peets stand inside the sandwich shop in the att building. Worth supporting.

Loved the Latte thanks a lot!

The espresso is really strong, but not on the good way. Too strong.

Cappuccino was luke warm and almond croissant was mediocre in texture and flavor, not fresh and crispy buttery. Would not visit this coffee shop again!

Literally stood there and people in the shop and no one zero people came to take an order. Idk if I walked into an empty shop by accidentBut thats bull

Good coffee just wish they had food to go with it

Love this place. Every drink is made to perfection.

My fiancé and I stayed at the US Grant for our vacation to San Diego. It was rain all day, we finally decided just to stroll around downtown / Gaslamp area. I came from Java and I also lived in Washington State as well. Both places fill with coffee snobs as you know, that made me really picky about my coffee. We walked around and saw WestBean Coffee, at first I wasn’t sure if this is going to be a good coffee shop.We finally walked in and ordered 2 coffee latte, with almond milk, no sugar. Just plain black and almond milk. I took a sip and I can’t believe what I tasted, it’s so smooth yet pretty strong coffee (not watered down coffee). Being a coffee drinker, it’s hard for me to “fall in love in the first sip”. You see, I have travelled many states and not to mentions coffee shops and this is one of the best coffee I ever tasted. I am glad I didn’t put any sugar, because the taste of coffee itself is so delicious and I can’t believe it was almond milk because it was creamy enough or they just did amazing job to froth the milk. The baristas are friendly, they are kinda quite though, which is no problem at all. Some people just want to be left alone in a coffee shop…The ambiance is a bit noisy because it’s located by the busy street. I guess this is more for people who grab coffee on the way to work or after lunch. After the first round of coffee, me and my fiancé got the second round. I got the Oolong Tea to-go and he got a cup of Long Black to-go. The Oolong tea was strong, which is good because I love strong tea. The Long Black was pretty smooth too, my fiancé liked it! I would definitely come back here and I am actually trying to order their coffee beans, I just have to email them which one that they use on the store because it was SO GOOD.

These guys make really good espresso, the setting is beautiful

Good coffee, nice location for walking to when working in the area.

Service was great and the espresso was even better!