This place is epic. The people who work there are amazing. Everything is fancy, organic, fresh-house made, and freaking delicious - and yet totally accessible price wise. Glad they exist and when we come back through Florence well make a point to stop here again.

Legit coffee with friendly staff. Super packed on a Saturday morning… but obviously a popular place for a reason!

Incredible staff! Baristas made great recommendations, felt like such a friendly atmosphere. Clean restrooms, lovely aesthetic, coffee, house made syrups and tea were exceptional! Also a great spot to find local artwork!

I finally decided to stop in and it was the BEST decision!! The atmosphere was FANTASTIC!❤ Customer service literally was so AWSOME!! Everyone that works there was super friendly and made me feel welcome. The coffee is tasty and presentation was beautiful. I found my coffee shop!! Yahhhh Thank you guys!!

Really nice new place with excellent service and coffee. Seating both inside and outside with plenty of free parking. Credit cards, mobile payments and cash accepted as payment.

The staff is always incredibly friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is lovely and the drinks are absolutely delicious. It’s so worth it to spend your money at great small business like Bean Bar!

This place is so great and delicious and cool!It’s worth to drive from i95 and stop for a coffee break.

It’s an amazing place! The coffee is super aromatic. The staff very friendly. The decor is modern and tasteful. Beautiful surroundings. Close to I95.The doors and tables disinfected after every customer!Starbucks management should visit here to learn how to run the business and see what people like.

Delicious Coffee and Breakfast treats!!!! My mom and I are visiting SC to look at schools and we needed a good coffee place for our drive to University of South Carolina. When we got into the shop it had a wonderful atmosphere - very welcoming and clean. The staff is very nice and they all know what they are doing. I got an iced latte with oat milk and it was great! You could taste the bold coffee glavors while not getting overpowered by the milk. My mom got an Americano, and although it was very hot it was delicious. I also got an everything bagel with cream cheese which was very tasty. My mom had the chocolate croissant… “it was terrible,” just kidding! My mom said it was AMAZING. Overall Great coffee, wonderful people, cute atmosphere, and yummy food. I would 10/10 recommend and we will try to come back as soon as we can! :)

Great local place for coffee cant wait to get a coffee tomorrow. Awesome

Love this shop! Excellent customer service, cool vibe, and delicious coffee.

We have enjoyed good coffee bar items since this place opened in Florence. Staff is friendly and service is prompt. We enjoy the casual coffee bar experience with coffee (or tea) concoctions.

Bean bar has been my special haven here in Florence. A perfect day for me would be going for a bike ride at the rail trail and then walking over to the Bean Bar and getting a matcha latte (oat milk) with lavender and a brown sugar pop tart. What a treat! The staff here are friendly and have exceptional service. They make sure you are welcomed at the door and keep the place very clean to keep staff and guests safe. Ive been to plenty of coffee shops and would say I have particularly high standards from living in LA / Brooklyn and this spot is just one of those place that you would just keep coming back to and Im sure any locals would agree.I had recently had the pleasure to meet Mel who is the owner of Bean Bar and she is such a delightful, passionate person who knows her stuff and has outdone this place with quality coffee, tea, matcha and more. My boyfriend gets the drip coffee and I remember the first time he ordered it the presentation was top notch with a wooden tray and glass beaker. I definitely recommend you coming out here, get a drink and enjoy the view outside the patio. You wont be disappointed. :)

Stopped by this coffee shop while driving home to Maryland from Savannah. Interesting and delicious coffee shop. I tried their espresso with tonic and vanilla and it was so yummy. The staff were amazing and super friendly. The super nice guy who waited on me walked me through the menu and tried to understand what coffee drinks I enjoy to be able to better recommend me a drink. When I told him I was also looking for a breakfast sandwich for my husband (they didnt have a huge selection but finally settled on a croissant with ham and cheese) he saw my husband walking my dog in the parking lot and offered my dog a puppucino! It was so thoughtful! A nice older woman who worked there held open the door for me as I left and warned me to be careful that the sandwich would be hot because when they heat it the cheese holds the heat for awhile. I couldnt get over how thoughtful everyone here was. I felt like I was transported to Mayberry. Whatever you all are doing at the Bean Bar please keep doing it!!! You all are magical!!!

Started going here a while back. Employees are super nice and the atmosphere is really chill. They have some of the best coffee in town, in my opinion.

Great coffee drinks and employees are very friendly and courteous.

Coffee was really good. The service was amazing. So much kindness and courtesy. That was refreshing. Thanks so much, yall.

Wonderful staff and great location - If the weather is nice head towards the woods for a excellent post coffee walk on the rail trail !

Loved it. It was my first time there but definitely not the last. Delicious!

Amazing spot! Really close off of I-95 if you’re looking for a break. Amazing coffee, great food, friendly service! It’s also dog friendly-just ask for a pup cup.

First time going to Bean Bar today. Very impressed with the facility. Very clean and inviting space. Customer service was great from opening the door for me, easy order process, and quick service for getting my coffees and getting out. We ordered a vanilla latte and mocha (both with oat milk) and there was a big difference in taste. the vanilla and chocolate in the drinks had a very rich flavor, not just a sweetener. we can really taste the quality of the ingredients in our drinks. This will be our go to spot for coffee from now on. I am also going to try the coffee beans sold there for brewing at home when we cant get by in the mornings before work. Highly recommend!

I ordered a simple Americano. If all of the coffee here is consistently this good, they should do very well. I know my coffee. Apparently, so do they.

Great iced coffee, good service. Friendly. Especially Pride friendly too. Nice looking place and multi-gendered bathrooms.

This place is amazing!! The coffee was fantastic!! We had Lavender Honey Lattes....and the had the best everything bagel Ive ever had!! To top it off the staff was great!! Thank you for a great experience!!And stoked to have a fathers day discount.

The lovely staff is super helpful and the coffee omg the coffee!! My iced latte had an Amazing flavor not to mention how smooth it was as well! Could not recommend this cute business more!

Awesome place! Stopped there in between my deliveries today and everything was great! The food, tea and coffee was amazing. I may order 2 coffees next time 🤪. The staff was so nice. I highly recommend this place. I will be going back! Thank you so much! And thank you for the stickers, too!

This place is wonderful. Like washington/NYC/Vienna wonderful.Excellent service, outstanding pastries.

Very friendly and knowledgeable. Felt really safe for queer people, I felt seen and safe.

Very chill coffee spot, comfortable setting, great menu options, and very respectful staff.

Bean Bar is the best local coffee shop! They have such a great variety of drinks and food! I love that everything is organic and made in house (even their syrups and chocolate ganache for their hot chocolate). They always make you feel welcome and use your name throughout the process. They are also so involved in the Florence community and help out with various organizations! I lovd them!

Such a nice little cute shop off of I-95. Make the greatest tour of her, and are super friendly.

Excellent latte & iced coffee. The croissant was hot & fresh. Nicest baristas. Highly recommend

I’m impressed. Not only was this the first good shot of espresso I’ve had since moving down here from NY, but their bagels have that hard bubbly exterior that’s a sign of a well made bagel. Delicious. Definitely will be back. Thanks Bean Bar!

The staff is so friendly! Customer service is great, the coffee is absolutely delicious! I love the environment to focus on studying or to have a casual conversation with a friend. Sorry Starbucks but I found my new favorite 🤩

I love this place! Have been going here since they opened several months ago. The staff is always super friendly. They also are very skilled at their craft. There are a ton of choices to customize your brew to your liking making it well worth the price you pay. They are a bright spot in a world that just isnt right now. Thank you Bean Bar!

Very clean with nice decor. Good coffee!

Literally the best cup of Chai I have ever had...period

Fantastic coffee, the owners are so friendly, and the snacks or top notch a surprise find in the middle of the long drive.

Florence is hardly what I would call a hip town, but the Sentient Bean is a little piece of civilization among a vast sea of chain restaurants and general ignorance. The service is great, the ambiance is very cool, and most importantly the coffee is amazing! Ill definitely be going back next time Im in town.

Coffee….what a great way to bring people together. Bean Bar….in Florence, there’s no better place for it. Regardless of your shape, size, color, gender, lifestyle choice, occupation or background, you will feel welcome here with a warm smile from the owners David and Malena Brown. It may be hard to see with the current face mask requirement, but look closely and you can see it in their eyes (as well as their friendly and joyful staff). Meredith, Jacob and I have been a frequent customer of theirs since they opened. Our respective families couldn’t be more different, but I can tell you that when we visit, it just feels like home! They show their appreciation of my military service, by providing a generous discount towards our purchase. We in return show our gratitude, by helping their business out whenever we can. You see, Bean Bar is a special place that serves our community well. They give and we give back, we speak from time to time (when their busyness of schedule allows), and we always leave there from our visits a little happier than before. We are very grateful that Florence has a place like this to enjoy. If you haven’t tried it, then I highly recommend you do. It will give you a sense of community and togetherness, no matter who you are!

Great service, awesome environment, HIGH quality ingredients. Oodles of vegan, healthy, and even decaf options. Dog friendly outdoor seating.

Ive finally found a n alternative to Starbucks! This place is awesome!!! The staff is super friendly too!

Every time I go, everyone is very happy and polite. The background music is just that, background not overpowering. The teas are great and all the food and drinks are fresh. Very relaxing environment inside and out on the patio.

Nice atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable staff. 10/10. This is a lovely place to meet up and chat or have a family outing. My iced coffee was spot on.👍🏼

I love this place !!! The vibe takes me back home to wnc !!! I highly recommend this place. Their matcha shots and mint green tea are awesome 😎

Super friendly and helpful staff, clean environment, lovely patio to sit and enjoy the fall weather. My husband got a cold brew with cream and he loved it. Great flavored coffee. I got the honey vanilla latte and unfortunately did not like it. The lavender flavor was overpowering and I couldnt drink it. We would definitely return but I would probably go with something more basic like a vanilla latte.

I loved the atmosphere. The food was delicious and the coffee was superb ❤

Love the atmosphere and the staff was friendly and helpful

Hands down the best around!! The owners and staff are such wonderful and enthusiastic people with a strong love and commitment to delivering high quality and unique beverages. They make syrups from scratch and use top notch coffee beans and milks. We always feel good getting a drink there and supporting an amazing coffee shop they have created with the perfect ambiance. This is big city high-end coffee shop in Florence and we are blessed to have that to enjoy! Thanks guys!

Delicious! Friendly staff, they make you feel right at home!

This is the best place I’ve ever been for coffee. The atmosphere is amazing and has the friendliest staff. I wish the best for this business. Please come and enjoy the same experience that I have. It’s definitely the best place for all coffee lovers. There should be extra stars for places like this.

What an amazing find! After spending the night in Florence on our way between Florida and Virginia, we hoped to find a decent espresso before we got back on the road. Walking into Bean Bar I was greeted and engaged in coffee conversation. Counter Culture Beans available for purchase and being pulled tells you these folks are serious about their coffee. The coffee they serve with enthusiasm and detail shows enthusiasm that makes them worth a trip. We love this place!

Nice place. Green tea and Chai cake. Environment and decoration is fresh and nice. In the future would be nice to find Frappuccino or coffee smoothies.

This place is amazing! The lavender honey oat latte and pop tart/toaster pastry creation were both delcious. I only wish I lived closer! Stopped on my travels through SC back north. Everything was served in compostable containers which is much appreciated!

So impressed by my first visit!Had been looking forward to stopping in and showing support for this business since watching it grow. Finally tried it out this morning and had an awesome experience. The exterior and interior design is adorable. Southern chic hipster feel. The staff was incredible. Kind, friendly, happy, and showed genuine care for the customer. And the product was delicious!!Only downside was lack of size options.Would GLADLY pay $6.5 or $7 to support this business and get the 20-24oz iced coffee option that is available at the competition for $5-$6

Airy and open, with a great patio. Excellent espresso and friendly staff.

Super good coffee and friendly staff! I love walking in and getting greeted by name :) The outdoor and indoor atmosphere is perfect for both studying and meeting up with friends! Very clean environment and apparent that the staff cares about their customers safety (COVID-19).

What a great, friendly place! The barista took my coffee preference and steered me to a great flavor! Outside seating is great and inside is also! Great coffee, staff and location!

Just what Florence needed! A beautiful couple passionate about the quality, care, charisma that all go into a most OUT OF THIS WORLD coffee experience! Malena and David have perfectly crafted the Counter Culture experience down to a T(or tea😎)! All products are made with clean, organic and ethically sourced ingredients and made in-house or locally by their extremely talented baker! They offer gluten-free and vegan options! AND OAT MILK! It’s a real game changer for all coffee and espresso products! When I walk in the door I’m greeted with a gaggle of lovely people so welcoming and thrilled to walk me through any questions or accommodations I need! Everything is made fresh to order and it shows how much love is put into every product they prepare! My kids love our regular trips to Bean Bar and look forward to snacking down on their cozy, covered patios with our pup securely clipped to the dog leash hooks they have installed outside! How cool is that?! What else could I ask for when I’ve got a handful of kids and a dog to keep up with?! Their efforts to curb the spread of COVID is extremely admirable and appreciated. I’ve gone nowhere else that takes the extreme caution to keep their customers, their establishment and themselves safe and comfortable during these unsure times.Thanks for all you are and all you do, Bean Bar! You’ve been so good to me and everyone else in this community and we’re so proud of you! I’m thrilled to watch you grow and flourish!

Best craft coffee in Florence, beats the Seattle roaster by a mile. A wee bit off the main drg, but well worth the trip.

Fantastic product and service. Right next to my favorite workout trail!

Bean Bar is amazing from the menu, to the design, and the atmosphere. Every person I interacted with was so welcoming and friendly. I’m not a coffee drinker but I love tea and Bean Bar’s tea was so good that I had to try a second one while I was there (highly recommend the hibiscus tea and the mint green tea)! Also, their homemade pop tarts will make you forget about store brand. I also went back for a second one of these because they were so delicious. Definitely check Bean Bar out, I can’t say enough good things!

Bean Bar is my favorite coffee place in town! My husband loves it too and its a great place to sit outside and relax with a cup of the most amazing coffee. Everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable. Plus, its very clean! I highly recommend it!

Counter culture coffee is the best for miles and a shop that delivers great brew skill in Florence is a blessing.

Found this little coffee shop while visiting from Colorado, and wow hands down the best coffee Ive ever had in my life. Friendly staff, love the flow of the shop. Definitely coming back next time Im in town

We loved the Bean Bar. Besides the delicious hot chocolate and churro latte with oat milk, we enjoyed the chocolate croissant and smores pastry. The whole vibe and decor of this place make it very special. They also follow safety protocols very well, making all guests feel comfortable.

The store is so cute and super clean! Everyone was practicing safety procedures which is really nice to see! I ended up getting an ice vanilla latte and it was absolutely perfect! They were extremely welcoming and quick! I’ll be going back again soon!

Had a great double Expresso!

The customer service and quality of beverages is exceptional! The treats they have are great too, Ive tried almost everything so far! Plus - everything is organic and clean. Plus plus - the building is gorgeous.

Delicious coffee and highly knowledgeable staff. Amazing find in South Carolina and way worth the small 3 mile trip off of 95! Pastries looked homemade and awesome too...butI am watching my calories since I ordered the Churo Latte!

Awesome coffee shop! Great atmosphere and Julie that works there has awesome customer service skills!

Oh my gosh! Just want to say Thank You so much! Cannot say enough about how beautiful this place and these people are!It felt like a chic popular place and yet held such a homey and kind atmosphere contrary to other standard coffee shops!The coffeeshop itself is stunning in design and the effort put into it by the owners is so incredibly evident!The service was absolutely outstanding, as the door was kindly held with a smile upon entrance and every team member we talked to was not only helpful but went out of their way to take care of us!This long review isnt enough to share how you all brightened my day!Thank you so much for being so kind!They encouraged us to try new things and ensured if we werent completely satisfied they were more than willing to help us find something else!The inside and outside were perfect for photos and the coffee... My goodness delicious!Each of the three of use tried different things and every sip was amazing!Highly recommend taking a pitstop on your next road trip to Bean Bar!Thank you again for your kindness towards us!

I love the homemade Matcha Green Latte. It was amazing. Great customer service and gives out a good vibe in there.

Love it here! Great coffee and delicious treats. And, its nice to feel safe and comfortable here while out among other people . Cant wait to visit again!

Handmade coffee and tea beverages in a clean new building with outdoor seating. The location is perfect after a walk on the Rail Trail.

BEST coffee in town. Sweetest owners who are ALWAYS working and a wonderful staff in general. Great atmosphere to have a treat and chat.

Superior service! Superior quality! Bean bar is by far the cleanest drink/food establishment in Florence.It’s a latte to remember!

Coffee, service and place is wonderful! Pastries are to die for. Very intent with keeping customers and employees safe during this time. Exactly what Florence needed here.

Everybody is extremely welcoming. Love the whole aesthetic. The matcha latte is amazing!

The staff was friendly and my drink was pretty good. I really liked the atmosphere. I’d recommend this place over Starbucks.

Best Cold Brew ever! Like seriously. Wonderful staff and location

I dont know what is more refreshing the beverages or the vibe. Easily my favorite place to get coffee!

Always precisely delicious, gorgeous space indoors and out, fantastic attention to pandemic safety.

Pretty good place will go again!

They use Counter Culture coffee which is a local NC brand that is well known for their roast.

I love a Bean Bar!!!! They are a staple in the Florence community and are doing everything they can to be safe and keep the community both caffeinated and healthy!

Coffee tastes amazing. Food is very over priced for the portion size. Entry exit door set up is silly.- having employees stand at the doors to force flow of traffic increases proximity of people and this increases risk of spread of disease, not decrease. Your argument is still silly.

Finally got a chance to stop in over the weekend and was so happy to see another wonderful, locally owned coffee shop. Hands-down, the best cup of coffee I’ve had since the Roasterie in KCMO. The fact that we have it here in Florence is an absolute boon. My husband got a cappuccino and he was also very, very happy. Thanks to their COVID efforts, I felt safe popping in with my kid. Hopefully we will get a chance to enjoy their porch one day after things get under control. It’s so nice to have a place where anyone in the community is able to feel welcomed and comfortable - to be able to support a local business and keep my dollars in FC? Even better.

Awesome coffee, friendly service, clean and inviting seating.

Love this place! Hidden gem in Florence!

Great coffee, tea, and other such beverages! A great go to if youre in Florence!

EASILY the BEST coffee shop in Florence. The iced vanilla latte is my new go-to drink!

Best Coffee Place in Florence!

This is more than just a coffee shop.. its a coffee experience. It is commendable to open up a new business even more commendable to do so during a pandemic. The bean bar is a beautiful, safe spot, to mingle, meet up with friends, and have a really good cup of coffee. Each craft drink is well balanced and consistently made well everytime. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. The covid 19 precautions they are taking make you feel very comfortable to just relax and enjoy your time there. Thanks for taking a risk pursuing your dream and bringing this beautiful business to the community.My bean bar favorites1. Tumeric ginger latte2. Marsala chai latte3. La golondrina pour over w/cream &sugar4. Peppercorn chai soda

Great coffee...Friendly people...Amazing ambience...

Hands-down best coffee and service you can find anywhere. You’ll be let down by other coffee shops after going here, but don’t let that stop you.

Great latte

Great coffee, just beware if you like half&half in your coffee, they dont have any. Ive never been to a coffee shop that didnt have half&half!

Amazing ambience! Great coffee!

Friendly staff, good latte, relaxing atmosphere