Green’s & Beans Deli

I discovered this place by accident as I was starving and just park right by there. I went in to pick up sandwiches and drinks which My pal and I were going to eat in the car. I ordered the sandwiches for the two of us then discovered that the meals for the people eating in the café are delivered to the appropriate table by a little Electric train. We decided to get the train delivery which was a super thrill for the lil kid in me then picked them up and headed out. Great sandwiches that are freshly made and a fun delivery too!

I give Greens & Beans a very solid three stars. I have been there several times recently and while I have been slightly underwhelmed so far, I haven’t necessarily been disappointed, nor would I say that I have had a bad experience. G&B’s is a very good option in the Sapperton area for sandwiches and soups. However, there is not much selection in the area, unless you want an expensive chain experience at both the nearby Brown’s Social House and Take Five Café.
Pros:
— They have THE BEST, made from scratch, homestyle, hearty soups. If you love soup, this place is for you! The chili is great as well. I will visit this place again and again solely for the soups!
— All of their sandwiches and wraps are made fresh to order. They taste so fresh because they really are!
–The staff is very efficient and focused; even when very busy, I have not had to wait too long at all.
–Eat in or take out. If you eat in, your order will arrive via the model train that runs along the windows. A very whimsical and fun feature!
Cons:
–I do not like the coffee. It is very watered down and not of high quality, in my opinion.
–The staff do not seem all that friendly. They are polite, but very much lack any smiles or cheerfulness. I felt awkward the first few times because I was unsure if they were tired, unfriendly, bitchy, or just having a bad day. They just don’t seem very happy. I just wish that they would smile more.
–I wish they would use oven roasted turkey and other meats instead of the typical deli style, sliced, cured meats. It would really make the sandwiches extra flavorful.
–The lady that takes your payment also prepares some food, but I have seen her go back and forth from the cash register without washing her hands in between. When they are so busy that she feels she doesn’t have time to wash her hands after handing the register, then they really need to dedicate an employee to non-​food handling tasks to avoid this problem. Having said this, I have seen by far, much worse food safe practices at many other restaurants, but it does not excuse this, and it really needs to be corrected.
Overall, if you looking for a simple, fresh, hearty, quick lunch experience in the Sapperton/​Brewery District of New Westminster, I highly recommend Greens & Beans Deli.

I think we may have come on an off day because we sure didn’t get the quality and friendly service others have stated here in their reviews. We came in when the place was basically empty, service was a bit cold and the sandwiches served on really dry bread. I guess with everything we had heard about this place we expected more. Definitely wouldn’t go out of my way to come back here but may try it again if we are in Sapperton to see if it was just a one-​off..

If you like cafeteria hospital style sandwiches come here but myself this place sucks

My husband and I have seen this place while passing by many times and thought we’ve got to try it. So yesterday for lunch we did just that. I had the veggie sandwich and everything in it was very fresh. Looks like everything is made fresh too down to all their desserts and soups. You have a large selection of breads to choose from for your sandwich. The menu is pretty extensive and there is something for all. Definitely will be back!

This may be the best soup place there is in the lower mainland. The sandwiches are fresh and homemade and for a great lunch I’ve never been disappointed. Also, kids love the train used to deliver your homemade lunch so don’t miss this place if you are in the neighbourhood.

Sometimes you’re just lazy and you don’t write reviews for your favorite haunts because they’re everyone else’s too. I was perusing the ol’ Unilocal when I came upon a delightful review about the germ infested cuisine at Green’s & Beans. It really floored me, so now I’m motivated to give you the «real» 411.
I discovered the place when I was going through cancer treatment. I’m stating this because you have to be very careful of what you eat when your immune system is compromised by chemo. During this fun period of my life, the ladies (and Matt) always took care of me. I never once had a cross thought about their food handling. The gals religiously wash their hands after they deal with cash. Beyond all this, they have way too many hospital workers who wouldn’t let them get away with any sort of BS.
The place is fun with eclectic décor. Make sure you ask them what kind of bread they have for a little surprise. Their clientele is a mixed bag, neighborhood folk, hospital employees, city councilors, and worker bees and execs from Translink.
Here’s my little (positive) rant. The owners and their workers do a ton for local charities. This past weekend Greens & Beans raised $ 800 for a local church so that it could get a new furnace. I’m not crazy about organized religion, but this specific house of worship does so much for the community, like holding AA meetings. Leona is always raising money for other causes, the train explosion in Lac-​Mégantic, homeless charities, etc. Ask her to help and she’ll do it.
Okay so the gushing is over, now let’s get down to dollars and sense. You can’t get a fresh meal elsewhere for $ 6.50 (daily special). That’s a full sandwich and a small cup of soup. I like the aspect of supporting a small business that gives a rat’s *** about their local community.

A cute classical sandwich shop run by a family. The food has homemade quality for a great price. Check it out for a hearty meal.

Great value and a personality to boot!
Great Lunch Food
I recommend the Chili or Wicked Thai soup to go along with your sandwich. Their soup and sandwich special changes daily and it typically will run around $ 7bucks. I eat there often. The sandwiches are made to order and you can pretty much have what you want. If you ask, they will offer a long list of types of bread. My favorite sandwich is the Transit but coming up a close second is the Corned Beef. Wicked Thai soup is wonderful. There are typically 4 – 5 different soup choices (one of these may be a chili).
Personality
That’s what most people say. You will not get that restaurant chain experience. What you will notice is that they know a lot of the regulars by name and it has a nice warm café feel to it.
Experience
You can pay when you order or as a regular pay after you eat. It depends on if there is a line. Sometimes there is a line of people but the team at Greens ‘N Beans work to make it move quickly and keep it fun. If you get a soup option you just grab a bowl and fill it yourself.
Seating Consideration::
It is a a café so expect small tables. I’ve seen a group of 8 manage to sit together but this is very rare as it is a small café. If it is a nice day, you will find it a little busier as more local business employees will be heading down. Most of these however will take out. Personally if I plan to ensure I get a seat, I get there five minutes before noon and have never had a problem. We clean up our stuff and leave it tidy for the next person.
Gratuities
They don’t accept gratuities but instead they have a jar to collect for various needs of the world. If you want to say an extra thanks, think about joining them in helping the world be a better place by dropping some coins in one of the jars.

Just adding another voice to those that have gone before me. Feeling grateful that it caught my eye while heading down columbia past the old brewery site.
Lots of sandwiches to choose from, in wraps or subs or on an assortment of breads.
I got the Soup and Sandwich combo with a full thick ham and cheese on multigrain and a Wicked Thai soup that I grabbed before reading the reviews. I am 100% on board with what has been said. It is a nice rich flavourful soup with a bit of a kick.
I will definitely return!

Right up front, I’m going to say that I am a regular here, right down to having my picture on the wall along with about 100 others. Now that I’ve got that out of the way…
Greens & Beans offers up an excellent assortment of sandwiches and a rotating list of tasty soups. As mentioned by other reviewer’s, there’s a love affair with Larry Thomas’ Soup Nazi character — from the picture in the window to a triggered «No Soup for You!» sound-​bite you’ll probably get to hear at least once during a visit. The Jeopardy theme will be played at least once as well, depending on how slow people are while ordering… you’ve been warned.
The atmosphere is very home-​style and the constant banter reminds me of a family kitchen table. The owner has cultivated and crafted this over the past 17 years and three different locations and she’s got it down solid.
The food quality is second to none. The sandwiches are crafted to order — no pulling of pre-​made sandwiches from a cooler here. The soup selection is constantly rotating so you’re not stuck staring at the same boring thing for a week. There’s also a decent selection of other lunchable items in the cooler if a sandwich isn’t your fancy.
To sum it up – this is a great spot to go for lunch. I strongly recommend a visit.

Okay… I love this place.
As soon as you go in, the first thing you recognize is the photo of the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld on the wall. The dude’s mug glares at you from a special spot on the wall of fame, and beside it, a newspaper clipping of when he visited the café a while back. Why did he visit and what makes the Greens and Beans café so special?
One word… their soup…
Okay, two words…
Their soup is awesome. They run out so damn quick that usually i’m stuck with just broth from the thai chicken or a few mushrooms covered in cream from the mushroom soup. But when i come on time, and the soup is hot, i’m at a loss for words. The thai chicken is worth the trip to New Westminster. Its a classic blend of spicy thai and some kind of flavored chicken that works well together. They have beef barley sometimes that kicks azz.
What makes this place even more special is the fact that it’s family owned and operated. They are very good hosts and serve your food quickly, professionally and it tastes great.
It closes at 3pm, and the soup is usually gone by then. So get there early and bon appetite!
If the soup nazi shared his recipe for success with them, then you know you’re in for a treat.

A signed photograph of the Soup Nazi (from Seinfeld) hangs above the kettles of soup at Greens and Beans. This café looks pretty humble, but they do make some excellent soups, such as the Wicked Thai Chicken. They also make some so-​so soups, such as the Vegetable I had on my last visit. There’s usually a selection of four or so soups on any given day, so you just choose what looks good and hope for the best.
The sandwiches are getting better and better, though. The saving grace of my last visit was the Big Nasty, stuffed with thick sliced corned beef and roast beef, red and yellow peppers, and barbecue sauce. Damn! I mean that in a good way.
But the presentation and extras are everything, and I wonder why Greens and Beans still feels the need to serve everything on icky white styrofoam, and with plastic spoons and dinky napkins. I can appreciate the nostalgic touch of the little packets of premium plus crackers, but c’mon. Are they just trying to save dishwashing costs? Are they out to lunch on this whole environmental fad? Why, when the food is generally so good, do I have to feel so guilty about it?