Reviews for In The Bean Time in Ladysmith, BC
I usually get good food here so I?ll give them points for that, but there have been problems with the coffee drinks. One time... we were delivered 2 lattes with oat milk that were super sweet. We couldn?t drink them so they were returned and replaced withsomething else. Today I went in and I ordered 2 pumpkin spice lattes with oat milk. When the order was picked up it was clearthey were not made with oat milk so they were re-made both with oat milk. However there was no pumpkin flavour whatsoever inthese lattes. Also there was way too much cinnamon on top. So we tried to enjoy these $6.00 coffee drinks but actually couldn?tfind anything redeeming about them. So, I returned them and said there was no pumpkin flavour and way to much cinnamon. Thebarista explained that if I wanted to alter the recipe in anyway I had to say so at the time of the order. I in turn explainedthat just wanted it to taste like a pumpkin spice latte (this is not my first). She also explained that they use pumpkin puréewhich apparently doesn?t have any pumpkin flavour. Ok but I?d like a pumpkin spice latte with oat milk that tastes like apumpkin spice latte. Doesn?t matter how you get there. So yet another pumpkin spice latte was made, this time with morepumpkin purée and a spice mix and again it was awful. The barista suggested I add sugar! (I don?t sweeten any of my coffeedrinks) so no. The manager was consulted who was no real help at all, expressing her concern that this was latte #3 and itstill wasn?t right. And somehow, it was my fault. Another barista suggested that I didn?t order with oat milk in the firstplace. Which really annoyed me. I know what I ordered. So it was clear from their defensive posture that the problem was meand it was not going to be resolved. So we left without coffee and $12 poorer. No we won?t be going back there for coffeedrinks. Very disappointing experience. Read more
2.5 stars. The eggs benedict were heavy and unappetizing. The potatoes were undercooked, still raw in the middle. The egg was... poached perfectly, but the hollandaise sauce was way too heavy, and it was also split. I couldn't finish it, just too heavy andgreasy. Other items looked good, so maybe they just had an off day. Read more
What a little gem! Great, local coffee. Super friendly staff. We did take out beverages but, lots of seating inside and out.
I find it's a bit pricey in there. I go for a coffee and a muffin and I can't seem to get out witnout breaking a $20. As for... the name of this place, well, I dont believe in Time, but I do believe in Bean! Mr. Bean that is! Who has a new series out rn,Bean VS the Bee! Haven't seen it yet but it's on my watch list. I guess what I'm trying to say is, gedundlebricht. If that's areal word please let me know! I feel like it describes a feeling, that feeling is, mild despair due to an impending economiccollapse driving prices through the sky! I bet they wouldn't charge Mr. Bean those prices, especially if he arrived in a timemachine! Which of course I cannot believe in such a machine due to my previously stated non-belief in time. Read more
We had a great experience here! Everything was wonderful. Good service, good sandwiches and good coffees! We will be back for... sure. Read more
FunC cute little coffee shop. Friendly staff and everything seemed to be freshly made! Great stop in a sleepy town for coffee... and some sandwiches Read more
Quickly stopped by this place on our way to Vic! The coffee was tasty and the grilled panini was super nice too! The store was... clean and well decorated. The social distance measures are in place which makes us feel safe inside .) Read more
Get the clubhouse! The food is excellent quality and the staff was nice. This place is poppin' so make sure you give yourself... enough time for a wait in the lineup... twas worth it. Also, the comfy couch area is giving off mad Central Perk vibes! Read more