When I logged into beanhunter and saw this place at 8.3 I thought wtf. This place has a great range of single origin beans and the barista does an incredible job. I've had a few coffees there now and can verify that this place is currently a major player, easily in the top three around the CBD. The espresso flavours are unique, variously matured and expressive. The aromas linger with you throughout the rest of the day. It has a nice air-conditioned atmosphere (sometimes a little on the cool side depending where you sit) and the barista is able to consult on the intricacies of the coffee.

Tucked away in Laneway off George St, Bean provided very good friendly and fast service and a reasonable coffee. The atmosphere in the basement environment was quaint and inviting.

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What a find! Hidden down a George Street laneway this has to be one of my favourite cafes in Brisbane CBD. The staff know how to serve up a great, smooth tasting coffee. A unique atmosphere, highly rate it.

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Atmosphere was great and loved the refreshing nature of the owner whose enthusiasm bought a unique vibe to the overall experience

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Excellent single origin Ethiopia Yirgacheffe espresso. Cup brought straight to table after making to make sure still hot even before my partner's latte which was perfect (according to her).

Great coffee.

piccolo the perfect brew, nice and sweet, soft and creamy. well done. Please open on the gold coast. The atmosphere is above anything else in Queensland, could easily forget you're here and not in Melbourne.