
Northbrook
4.61901 Cherry Ln, Northbrook, IL 60062
A Northbrook coffee bar on Cherry Lane with a warm interior and a focused menu of espresso drinks and pastries.
“Bean Bar is the kind of small, well-run shop you wish every suburb had. Espresso is dialed, the room is bright, and the staff treats every drink like it matters. A welcome alternative to the chains that dominate the Edens corridor.”
Finally, a real coffee shop near me. The cortado is excellent.
216 reviews on Google
The space is genuinely good. High ceilings, exposed brick, big windows, a fireplace, and a real mix of seating: couches, armchairs, tables inside and a patio outside. It gets busy, which tells you people like it, and there’s enough room that you can usually find a spot to work or sit with someone. The problem was the food. I got a blueberry muffin that was dry and obviously not baked that morning — day-old at best. The croissant wasn’t much better, soft where it should have been crisp. For a place with a full bakery case front and center, that’s the thing they should be nailing. Coffee’s a different story. The caramel macchiato was legitimately better than what Starbucks puts out — balanced, not just sugar. The cortado was small, but that’s a cortado, so no complaint there. Espresso quality is solid across the board. One more thing: the couch I sat on was visibly dirty and could use a cleaning. Come for the coffee and the space. Skip the pastry case until they fix it.
This place is one of a kind. I needed a place to work and grab a quick bite. I ordered the Mediterranean, the tropical smoothie and Turkish coffee. Food came out so quick despite them being extremely busy! Everything was delicious. The outdoor patio is absolutely beautiful. I will definitely be coming here daily.
I visited Bean Bar and really enjoyed the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The place is cute and comfortable, and the staff was very nice and friendly. I tried a croissant and a blueberry muffin. Unfortunately, they didn’t taste very fresh, and I could notice it right away. The cortado, however, was excellent—rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced. I would come back just for the coffee and the cozy atmosphere.
I love coming here and supporting women's business. The owner is lovely, the staff is amazing. I drive here from Chicago—that says a lot. They have 3 private rooms which are great for staff or business meetings, or hanging out with friends. It's a really great place to bring your laptop, have a coffee & breakfast/lunch, and work.
Yummy and huge Mediterranean salad. My friend had tuna on a croissant 🥐, made special for her with some wavy potato chips. Our mint green iced tea was sugarless and bottomless, and the staff went the extra mile for our special requests. We ate on the specious patio on this lovely day.