The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

My go to coffee bean! Before work I usually swing by this coffee bean location (the drive through is so convenient). They are quick, friendly, and always get my order correct. Best coffee bean I’ve been to, by far. Even during the busy rush in the mornings, they manage to maintain their friendly and accommodating attitudes, and I’m in and out within just a couple minutes. Love this place!

I have been converted. I can’t believe I used to rave about Starbucks. This place has the best coffee and the friendliest staff. Whether you’re in a rush at 5 am or need a pick me up in the afternoon, this place will take care of you! The drive through is always effortless and they always get your order right. I love that they use only powders to flavor your drink of choice instead of sticky syrups. My favorite drink is their hazelnut latte, perfect caffeine dose with the right amount of hazelnut flavor. Second favorite has to be their Thai iced tea over ice. Bold and sweet! I am thoroughly impressed with the consistent friendly service and their great drinks. If only they honored the rewards program that other coffee bean and tea locations offer. Otherwise, no complaints at all!

I personally love CBTL. Every time I have some visit me in California, and the y need a pick me up… Coffee Bean here we come. I love the sugar free options, the bean quality is fantastic as well. My favorite drinks are the mocha latte over ice NSA powder with an add shot or… To keep it traditional. The ice blended mocha with whip and an affogato shot. Truly the best blended drink ever… not the syrupy flavor that you get from Starbucks. It honestly tastes like a desert.
Also don’t hesitate in trying their food items… its actually my go to for a quick snack.
Enjoy!

My favorite coffee bean! Mainly because there’s a drive thru. I can easily stop by right before work or head to my boyfriends since it’s right next to the 405. It’s rare for me to walk inside, but the few times I’ve been inside service was okay. They’ve never messed up an order and they’re pretty fast here.
There’s a bunch of parking. They also have a place to charge your car! I come her almost every day if not, every other day.

Walked over after having lunch at Ramen Yamadaya… Treated ourselves with a couple of Ice Blended drinks! It was bound to happen, our breath is so garlic-​y from the yummy ramen! Perfect combo! It’s such a nice Sunday, a bit chilly but that shouldn’t stop anybody from enjoying CBTL’s awesome Mexican Hot Chocolate Ice Blended drink. They are consistent with flavor & every time we order it, it’s like our first time! Soooo good! I’d dread the day I walk into a CBTL && an associate tells me they’re either out of it or it has been discontinued!
We also took notice of the new Thai Tea drinks that were brought back. Hmmm, doesn’t hurt to try. After trying it, it was whatevs. Maybe our palate was being swayed by all the garlic! Grrrr. I’d order it again to compare. Right now, it’s bland & would suffice.
Service today was alright. They were fast but it felt like they weren’t in the mood to be sociable.

New CBTL with a fresh look and relaxing ambience. The place is a little small though.
The ice-​blended mocha I ordered was well-​blended and tastes great!

I visit this CBTL location because of the drive thru. Located on the intersection of 182^nd and Crenshaw, it’s convenient before I face the traffic jams on the 405.
Quick, friendly, efficient service– every single time!
I absolutely love their dirty chai and hazelnut lattes. The lemon chamomile tea is guaranteed to add sunshine to a gloomy day.
You really can’t go wrong!

I don’t know WHAT they do here to have their employees be in such a good mood and be so friendly, but I like it!
I go through the drive-​thru and it’s wonderful.
I love the Mexican chocolate with whip cream and cinnamon.
Keep up the great attitude!

I absolutely love this Coffee Bean! The interior design makes it feel so cozy. On top of that the workers working here are very friendly. I don’t think I’ve ever had a time someone didn’t greet me with a smile. The atmosphere is so comforting I can stay here all day long. And I’ve actually done that before.
My favorite Coffee Bean drink is the Hazelnut Iced Coffee. BEST COFFEE EVER. I am not a big coffee fan because usually, no matter how much sweetener is put into it, I can still taste the bitterness. But this one is different. It is like a coffee drink version of Nutella. Well no duh because it is Hazelunt. Excuse my lack of skill for describing taste, but oh boy is it tasty. This is the best drink for those of you that don’t like coffee but need the caffeine. After drinking it, I stay alert for the rest of the day. I frkn love coffee bean.

CBTL drive thru, convenient for the family
Drinks are ok, need to remind them not to over ice the drinks, otherwise good

I don’t come to this chain much, but the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf on Crenshaw is a pretty nice place in a great location. It’s right next on Crenshaw right before the 405 Entrance. There is no patio area outside, but there are a few tables inside as well as a drive thru. It’s a good place to meet up with friends, relax and read a book. Parking should be no problem at all.

I drive past this CBTL location everyday on my commute and everyday it’s large sign beacons me. Alas, I can never stop. I finally got a chance on Saturday morning.
I’ve been wanting to try their calorie-​filled cookie butter latte since it was announced and as I was driving by, I quickly pulled off the 405. The parking lot was completely full, so I waited patiently for a patron to walk out (1 spot reserved for EV parking). For those in a hurry, this CBTL has a drive-​thru! (Not many do) The interior is larger than most, with 6 small tables, 1 large table, and 6 comfy reading chairs.
Great location, great staff, and great drinks.
The cookie butter latte was different than expected. Not as sweet as I thought it would be, which is good. Alas, at 440 calories for a regular, I don’t think I’ll indulge often.

This is really cute and cozy coffee place. There is free wi-​fi and outlets to plug in your computer. I am a sweet coffee drinker so their ice blended drinks are my favorite. I would recommend the green tea ice blended!
The downside to this place would be the parking space. Sometimes it’s completely packed because this place is pretty tiny. Other than that, the study atmosphere is great. There is music in the background so if you can’t study with music I would not recommend this place. The workers here are great and friendly! Hope this helps!

My favorite CBTL!
Yes, I drive 10 miles just to come to this location!
Location/​Parking
Not very much parking. Watch out for the idiots who are rushing to get in the drive thru.
Ambience/​Interior
Nice and quiet, place always buzzing with good conversations or people studying. Spacious and clean.
Exterior area
No patio area but clean parking lot
Bathroom
Clean
Staff/​Attentiveness
Staff was nice and friendly. Able to make great drink suggestions.
I love that the customers are friendly to each other when sitting inside.
Highly recommended — study groups, meeting up with friends, tutoring, etc.
Sometimes WiFi is spotty

This location closes at 9 p.m., despite this listing. Only the drive-​through is open until 10.
Of course, the staff won’t tell you that when you set up your laptop and order a beverage «for here» at 8:55 p.m., until after you’ve paid.

Always a plus: Coming into this location and being greeted and helped by sweet baristas. Whether it be through the drive through or inside, I have always encountered cordial staff.
I’m a bigger fan of CoffeeBean over Starbucks, so their drinks always hit the spot. Especially with the weather being so hot these days! When it gets colder. Their are plenty of warm drinks to fill in those crooks and crannies needing a little more energy or comfort.
They have a variety of seating arrangement accomodations: one huge table, some comfy chairs, and smaller tables around the room. I usually always can find a place to sit when I want to come here to study. It definitely isn’t one of the quieter places, but there is always a easygoing atmosphere.
Cons: Unfortunately, parking is really hard to come by here. resulting in having to go through the drive through. It’s located in an intersection, so sometimes it’s not the most convenient location. That would be pretty much the only reasons for it not being five star!

Wonderful quick service. The location kind of stinks because of it’s placing RIGHT next to the freeway but it’ll do. Love the drive thru service when I’m in a rush… oh, and their chocolate croissant is to die for.

they now have Krispy Kreme pumpkin donuts for the holidays. I stop here all the time on my way to work or any time I am going to hit the 405. I need something to drink while sitting in that huge parking lot LOL
Try the blueberry cream cheese danish or the plain cheese danish (warmed up). The new krispy kreme pumpkin spice are a nice touch for the season. My normal drink is a large decaf dark chocolate latte on the rocks no whip.

This place is fantastic because it has a drive through!
Have to stop by before I hit the freeway. Makes the traffic a much better experience.
Make sure to check your food item before you drive off because I was given the wrong item– only once though and they fixed it right away when I drove back.

Conveniently located off the 405 freeway, I can come here when out and about in town.
The staff is very friendly and professional here. The service is fast and the drink are made well.
As far as drinks, I recommend the regular iced latte and the iced orchard peach iced tea. As far as pastries, their World Famous Coffee Cake takes it home.