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.
Category: 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.
Category: Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Organic
Reviews (41)
First Review by bagfullofbricks
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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
Contributions +53
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
Contributions +50
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.
Contributions +24
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 +69
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.
Contributions +62
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
Contributions +342
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.
Contributions +30
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
Contributions +107
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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Cool place with good food! - Edit
Stopped here while on a road trip. Very eclectic place!! Love the vibe. Food was tasty and fresh. Boyfriend had the Queso No Queso quesadilla and it was quite tasty! I had the Vegan Super-Bowl and liked it too. Dessert was good as well! Really enjoyed my iced tea. Staff was friendly. :-)
(Unrelated to the food) It's a little unkempt and they only have one bathroom which can be a problem when it's busy.
A few days later, on our way home, we decided to stop in again, this time for breakfast. It was Sunday, so there were brunch offerings! Everything we had was good. 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.
Contributions +75
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
Contributions +39
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 +59
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
Contributions +354
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 +36
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
Contributions +51
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
Contributions +18
delicious vegan breakfast burrito! - Edit
Great Cafe at the foot of Forsyth park, plenty of veggie options, and it looks like they can veganize a few things. Great place for breakfast and to sip your coffee all day!
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great food - Edit
I had the vegan breakfast tacos that came with salsa and a creamy sauce. My boyfriend had the vegan breakfast burrito which is probably very similar to the taco. They both tastes great. We ordered a peanut butter and banana smoothie that is to die for. We also had a cashew brownie that wasn't so great but the cappuccino was tasty. Everyone should check this place out.
Contributions +29
Despite everything, it's worth the trip - Edit
I do recommend this cafe to people, as it's the only straight-up vegetarian restaurant that I know of in Savannah, and it has a beautiful atmosphere and a real scenic location. Although I will agree with the majority of the commments here that the staff can be very iffy. They're sometimes rude and aloof and one time my friend and I ordered food to go and went to sit on the couch, thinking they'd bring it out to us and we ended up waiting for 30 minutes because they just bagged it up and left the food on the counter--and then were weird about confirming it was actually ours when we went up to see what was up.
When I do go--if the weathers nice I'll take my food to go and eat out in the park. The food's decent, not mind-blowing, but not bad.. I enjoy going there with a friend once every other month or so. I usually modify the Greek sandwich to be vegan and put my little salad side on top of it unless they have a better option on their rotational menu. I also love the BBQ tofu corn tortilla wraps.
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Visted from Augusta. - Edit
My boyfriend & I were super excited to try this place, as we are from Augusta & there are no vegan places at all.
The atmosphere is very chill, earthy and artsy.
I didn't order so I don't know how the staff was to him.
We are vegan & both really enjoyed our food.
We were very excited to try their vegan baked goods. We got a brownie & a cupcake. The cupcake was amazing, but the brownie was too dry to eat. Probably had been sitting too long.
We enjoyed our time here.
Pros: great cupcakes, good vegan food
Cons: didn't like the sell & promotion of egg
Contributions +14
Staff Is Unpleasant At Best. Food Is Blah. - Edit
Cool place to chill out but not so much if you're looking for good food and service. I think I'll try next door next.
Contributions +14
Food's Good. Staff's so so... - Edit
But who cares it's the only safe place in town to eat vegetarian! If you live in Savannah or passing through this is a spot you must visit :) just be prepared to face some eye rolling from the staff if you have questions on their ingredients. Had a decent experience and would def recommend this place.
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Pretty good. - Edit
The Bean is a good place to stop if you want to grab a wrap and a smoothie. They don't have a huge menu, they don't have as many vegan options as I'd like, and the food quality varies from day to day (I've ordered the same thing several times and sometimes it's great and sometimes it's mediocre). Overall it's a decent option but depending on what you want you might do better to head next door and check out Brighter Day's deli.
Pros: Good wraps., Great smoothies.
Cons: Small menu., Staff aren't always that friendly.
Contributions +89
Below Average - Edit
If you're looking for delicious vegan food, you'll want to skip The Bean. The food is pretty simple, and OK. The staff never seem to be in a good mood, and it's kind of dirty. That said, their potato soup and tomato soup are pretty good. They don't offer vegan cheese, even though there's a place that sells it right next door. To them, vegan means taking off the cheese and still charging you full price.
Pros: Good location, Good place to chill out
Cons: Mediocre Food, Dirty, Rude Staff
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