Reviews for Romancing the Bean in Tempe, AZ
6 stars. Fantastic coffee, delicious food. They live up to the quote on the wall 'Enter as strangers. Leave as friends.' my only... disappointment is I didnt find them earlier in my stay! Read more
I tried the green chili and pulled pork soup and it was the Bomb!!! ???? Super good also the Italian warm sub, the bread was... unbelievable, I have an Italian family and I have learned about bread it was amazing!! Read more
I?ve been all over the world - best cafe I?ve ever been to. The service is nothing short of perfection, and the food is tasty.... The pastries and baked food are never stale or old. Robert and staff - you?re as good as family to me. Read more
***A MUST TRY*** I believe I found this place 15 years ago! They have DE-LECTIBLE food and pastries. Our whole company of... hundreds would stop in daily, numerous times for some. RTB would cater some smaller events for our company as so many of usloved this place (the worst when our office moved to PHX). You MUST try one of their famous from scratch cookies (chocolatechip) a little doughy in the very middle, crunchy on the very outside edges, soft in the outer middle. Their muffins aredelicious (french toast is a fav) moist, and in an upside down bundt shape HUGE. They have giant coconut macaroons (notmacarons) that are crispy on the edges, with chocolate chips throughout. Croissants too. Tons of different flavors of bakedgoods. They have great salads and from scratch dressings. A MUST try, cinnamon roll twists, but definitely call to checkwhen/if they'll have any. THESE ARE TO DIE FOR and they don't have them every day. They are a buttery and cinnamon sugar gooeyheaven. If you believe Cinnabon to be amazing, you haven't had amazing until you try their cinnamon twists!!!! The hours arereduced 7a - 3pm Mon-Fri as the two owners have been doing this for MANY years and we're lucky they're still going at it. Theowners are hands on working as hard as the staff. They get VERY busy (line to their door) and no seating during rushes, so beprepared (dining in and outside, but it's a coffee shop). Call orders in 15 min ahead of time (more if rush hours), especiallyif take-out!!! It's in one of the huge story silver and glass buildings literally off Tempe Town Lake. A massive parkinggarage hides their view from Rio Salado Pkwy, but turn in and after the mini round-about you go through, past the undergroundparking entrance (for employees only), and you'll see their store front on your right (North) side. Almost all the parking ismetered, but if you take out, it's only a few cents. After all these years, I still haven't gotten past this place. T Read more
This place was an absolute gem! They welcomed me in and made me feel like family. The owners and the staff were as friendly as... can be and you can tell they have a ton of regulars that come in to visit and enjoy a great cup of coffee. The food was terrificI enjoyed both breakfast and lunch during my trip. My favorite was their cold brew but the regular coffee was excellent as well.Do yourself a favor, stop in and sit awhile! Read more
I have been going here as part of my lunch practically every day for the last 2 months and have enjoyed every drop of joy I... receive on a daily basis from their staff. They always make me feel welcome and are kind and compassionate. Still, the food isabsolutely amazing for an affordable price you basically ask them to create anything your heart desires. I will continue to eathere for a very long time! Read more
Good coffee, even better service. The staff are always friendly, even at 6:55am :). Lots of tables inside and out. Amazing... looking pastries. Read more
They have the BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE I have ever tasted!!!!! They sell lunch items such as sandwiches, but I didn't try any.... They have a relaxing ambience and outdoor patio. It's super nice. Highly recommend. Read more