Coffee cafe offers a variety of vegetarian dishes, baked goods, and fair trade coffee. See website for live music, independent films, and other events. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm.
Categories: Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Organic
Coffee cafe offers a variety of vegetarian dishes, baked goods, and fair trade coffee. See website for live music, independent films, and other events. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm.
Categories: Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Organic
49 Reviews
First Review by bagfullofbricks
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Perfect for breakfast - Edit
I got the cauli-brussel bowl and it was great. I was looking for something healthy for lunch and found it. It had sprouted rice and sautéed cauliflower and brussel sprouts. My friends ordered the vegan breakfast tacos and said they were very flavorful. All vegan options are clearly marked and they also tell you how anything can be altered to be vegan.
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Excellent breakfast burrito - Edit
Scrambled tofu, black beans, greens, a yummy sauce; it was an awesome start to the day. You can tell they've been doing this for a long time and have got it down.
Sunday morning, I got there at 10:45, short line to order however tables were packed. 10 min later, huge line out the door. Seems the brunch crowd arrived! Plan accordingly.
Pros: So many great vegan choices., Great prices - 7.99 for burrito I think.
Cons: Popular and seems to get crowded fast., Wish it were all vegan....just sayin'. They could , OH. And there's an extra convenience charge if you
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Visit -- again and again! - Edit
We stayed in Savannah for 4 days last year. We live in Augusta, and there aren't many vegan options here, so when we travel we try to go to as many different ones as possible. Well... we ended up at the sentient bean for breakfast EVERY SINGLE DAY instead of trying 4 different places. It's truly that amazing. Those breakfast burritos.... I would live off of them if i didnt live so far away. great coffee, too.
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Cool place with good food! - Edit
Stopped here while on a road trip. When we make this trip, a stop here is now a must for us. Very eclectic place. Food was tasty and fresh. Loved the bbq tofu wrap. It was so flavorful. Some of the baked goods are vegan and decent. Frozen mocha made with almond milk tastes like a vegan frosty!
Brunch: The pumpkin spice pancakes were delicious (local pumpkins). My boyfriend had the vegan breakfast tacos and enjoyed them. We ordered a vegan breakfast burrito to-go to share later and REALLY liked it. The vegan sausage is one of the best I've had! Loved the spiciness of the chai tea. It was super busy (9-10 am), but the line moved quickly.
(Unrelated to the food) It's a little unkempt and they only have one bathroom which can be a problem when it's busy.
Updated from previous review on 2015-11-02
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love love love - Edit
Our family has been stopping at the Bean for well over a decade each time we drive up and down Interstate 95. We love the food, the scene, and the staff! There are many many vegan options for entrées, as well as baked goods. The shakes are to die for - be sure to ask for non-dairy milk. Giving four stars instead of five simply because they are not 100 percent vegan.
Pros: delicious, Great to see you and staff, Many vegan options
Cons: Not 100 percent vegan
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Exploring Savannah - Edit
On a recent trip to Savannah exploring its wonderful historic area and taking photographs of the beautiful squares, homes, living oaks, and streetscapes I had an opportunity to have lunch twice. Both visits were good with great service ordering my food , asking for recommendations, and finding a table to relax and review my photos. The food on both occasions were very good and the ginger ice tea provided a refreshing break from the heat outside. I especially like the "beano" wrap a sort-of surprise wrap put together with items selected by the cook.
Pros: plenty of tables to relax and enjoy your food or c, friendly staff
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when there is nothing else - Edit
We were there 8 PM and some of their limited menu was already gone. Staff was friendly and food was OK but quite limited, water lousy, seating, tables, etc poor.
But very few other options in this city. Since 3 1/2 stars is not available I gave it a 4
Pros: friendly staff
Cons: poor selection
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great vegan/vegetarian cafe! - Edit
A chill cafe offers lots of vegan options, from breakfast to wraps, sandwiches and pastries, it's also a good coffee shop to hang. And it opens early (7am)! We love it, totally recommended.
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awesome! - Edit
Excellent coffee in a comfortable setting. Several vegan options, including a tasty vegan breakfast burrito. Live music is offered at times.
Pros: Vegan breakfast burrito , great coffee, comfortable atmosphere
Cons: none
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Hip, minimalistic, alternative, delicious - Edit
Could be a restaurant in Berlin also. Very individual and alternative. I love the atmosphere and the food is very good. Would go again!
Pros: yummy, friendly staff, location
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Yumm!!! - Edit
Just traveled to Savannah and didn't really know what to expect in the Vegan scene. The Sentient Bean definitely suprised me. I had a Soy Yerba Mate Latte that was super addictive. I also had the Vegan Breakfast Tacos that were delightfully spicy and fresh and gluten free! Last but definitely not least I had a piece of Chocolate Sweet Potato bread (gf + v!) That I almost drove back for another slice! SOO good! They are located in a prime location too being at the end of Forsyth Park. Staff is knowledgable of Vegan offerings and very friendly! I will absolutely be back when I am visiting again!
Pros: Nice Vibe, Bomb tacos , Lovely housemade Yerba Mate!
Cons: none
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I think this place sucks. - Edit
The lowest rating for a vegetarian restaurant is 2 stars. So this place gets a pity star, apparently. They have a Paula Deen amount of eggs and dairy, which is unacceptable for a vegetarian place at this point. And then the food tastes pretty bad.
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Delicious, fresh, and fare trade - Edit
I love that they source their coffee ethically and have a fully vegetarian menu. I have enjoyed the vegan super bowl, shepards pie, and pesto panini.
Pros: So many veg options. Breakfast options served all
Cons: Small portions in my opinion
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A great place for a tasty plate or quick snack! - Edit
I love this place! The food is fresh and delicious, the staff excellent and lots of yummy vegan and vegetarian choices. Try the Earl Grey with lavender tea, any tea cake, muffin or cookie for a snack. To really fuel up I love the Vegan version of the Protein Salad! This is by far the best Vegan food I have found in Savannah!
Pros: Happy to make what you want the way you want it., Lots of Vegan options., Kind and loving staff.
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Awesome Breakfast - Edit
It's rare to find vegan breakfast anywhere in the south. I loved the vegan breakfast burrito! I got it to go and enjoyed it all the way home on my drive. It was sweet, spicy, salty, literally all things that are good. It is a lot of tofu, could have had some rice or something to break that up but it was delicious none the less.
Pros: Flavorful, Big portion, Great price
Cons: Lots of tofu
Contributions +136
great breakfast - Edit
The vegan breakfast burrito will keep you going all day! It also has gluten free options. They do serve dairy and eggs. Vegan options are marked.
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Friendly casual cafe - Edit
Friendly casual place. They're more a coffee place but we came to get a light dinner. Burritos and sandwiches etc were fine. Nothing special but fit the bill. Vegan baked goods for the road were pretty good. Ambiance was on the grungy side.
Pros: good value, friendly
Cons: food not special
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Vegan baked goods and alternative milks - Edit
I didn't get to eat a sit down meal here but they had a lot of vegan choices that looked great- the takeaway vegan breads I got were also delicious. They have soy or almond milk available for drinks, almond more expensive than soy. This is right next door to the brighter foods grocery/deli, so convenient for getting a drink, snack, and some other treats to go.
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my go-to - Edit
Definitely more coffee shop than traditional restaurant, but the food is ☆~amazing~☆
The Bean is my ultimate favorite spot for getting work done or for grabbing a relaxed lunch.
Pros: literally across the street from Forsyth Park
Cool vegetarian haunt - Edit
I had lunch here with my husband after vegging out in the park for a couple of hours with a good book. I would recommend this place to anyone who is in Savannah.
There's a lot of tofu on the menu, and vegetarian meals can be made vegan by leaving out certain ingredients. We sat in the back garden which was eclectic and shaded. Just a pretty cool place to hang out and work or have a long conversation with a good friend (or made a new friend). I would say this place is worth a visit due to the cool clientele alone.
Pros: good coffee/tea and breakfast items, very cool vibe
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A vegetarian oasis in Savannah - Edit
Reasonably priced, lots of options for vegetarians and vegans and a funky, friendly vibe. The only veg restaurant in Savannah.
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more than just a coffee shop - Edit
sometimes I get a little skeptical of coffee shops that also serve food but this time my hopefulness paid off. the superbowl was super good. I got that and a sam smiths beer and my bill was less than $10. I was expecting it to cost twice as much. great place.
Pros: Great food, cheap, cool location
Cons: none
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Great atmosphere - Edit
I have only eaten here once and I liked everything I had. The selection was very good.
What made this place memorable for me is the atmosphere of this place. It is a very relaxed place to hang out, even if all you want is some coffee and to read. It seems that people of all ages and backgrounds feel comfortable here.
Will visit again when in Savannah.
Contributions +83
great place for a healthy, cruelty-free meal - Edit
This place has so many vegan options from smoothies, baked goods, and breakfast and lunch items. The food is great and they finally started accepting credit cards. It is conveniently located next to Brighter Day where you can stop in for some groceries and is a fun place to go for lunch after visiting the farmers market in Forsyth Park. There is a bit of a hipster-don't-take-a-shower vibe here though.
Pros: delicious food, many vegan options, now takes credit cards
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Most definitely an art school stereotype. - Edit
I do not mean the title as a bad thing. It was just very funny to walk into this place and experiencing the quirky typical clientele. As for coffee, it i nice that they have non dairy choices. I am a coffee addict and am always looking for places that are accommodating. I also visited here for brunch and was pleasantly surprised to have the choice of tofu scramble with veggies and polenta. I am always a fan of breakfast food and am hardly ever able to actually get it when I go out. The staff was friendly and the food came out quickly. The food was not anything special, but it was good.
Pros: Quick food, Interesting atmosphere
Contributions +52
The best!! - Edit
This is our go to place in Savannah. We visit this city often and breakfast at the Bean and a walk through and around Forsythe Park with our dog happens every single time! They have an awesome daily menu and some great additional items at certain times of the year. They also have several vegan baked goods from which to choose. Veg or not this is the place to have breakfast in Savannah!
Pros: delicious food, great options, outdoor seating for those with pets
Cons: The only one is in Savannah 2 hours away
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Good food, hippy-veg atmosphere - Edit
We've been eating at The Bean for years. The food is consistently good, and the service is better than it used to be, so consider that when reading some of the older reviews. The coffee is great, and it is the only vegetarian place in Savannah.
Updated from previous review on Wednesday April 08, 2015
Pros: All Vegetarian, Free Wi-Fi, Good Coffee
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