Inside Riverside's Bold Bean Coffee Roasters

Dog Walker · February 20, 2012, 04:25:45 PM

MM, did they give you half off for the pedicure?

Sounds like a delightful afternoon.

Dashing Dan · February 20, 2012, 05:17:11 PM

It would sure be nice if Bold Bean could open a branch in the old Starbucks downtown location at 11 E Forsyth.

I wonder what it would take for that to happen? Would something have to open up in the old library?

MissMinda · February 26, 2012, 06:23:53 PM

I didn't get a pedicure that time, but I did get one this Friday evening. Their prices are extremely reasonable.

Lucasjj · February 27, 2012, 07:39:10 AM

My wife and I went here yesterday for the first time. It was a great place to spend an hour on a rainy Sunday afternoon. We really enjoyed the place. The coffee is very good as well as the prices.

I would also second the motion for more chairs. We had to vulture ours, and the reason we left was to give up our chairs to people who were standing around.

ben says · February 27, 2012, 08:05:18 AM

Quote from: Lucasjj on February 27, 2012, 07:39:10 AM
My wife and I went here yesterday for the first time. It was a great place to spend an hour on a rainy Sunday afternoon. We really enjoyed the place. The coffee is very good as well as the prices.

I would also second the motion for more chairs. We had to vulture ours, and the reason we left was to give up our chairs to people who were standing around.

+1.

Went for my first time on Friday night with the Mrs., followed up with a visit on Saturday with two more (party of 4). Both times we had to stand while waiting for someone to get up. Thankfully on the second night someone was kind enough to move tables so we could get the table of 4.

Anyways, amazing coffee, great vibe, good music. Love the interior.

ben says · June 27, 2012, 10:06:40 AM

Noticed the lack of dogs lately. Did they get in trouble about that?

jcjohnpaint · June 27, 2012, 12:42:03 PM

yeah I love this place. I know a few super dedicated roasters in the north, but this place is the best.

jaxlore · June 27, 2012, 01:21:59 PM

I second the more chairs vote. I know people dont mind standing if there drinking a beer, but when you've hot coffee in your hands thats a problem. To bad they dont have any outdoor seating. I do love the coffee and the vibe.

ben says · June 27, 2012, 01:40:52 PM

Quote from: jaxlore on June 27, 2012, 01:21:59 PM
I second the more chairs vote. I know people dont mind standing if there drinking a beer, but when you've hot coffee in your hands thats a problem. To bad they dont have any outdoor seating. I do love the coffee and the vibe.

They're working on getting some outdoor eating out back. Some tables, chairs, maybe some covered area. Will be nice.

Dog Walker · June 27, 2012, 02:47:10 PM

Quote from: ben says on June 27, 2012, 10:06:40 AM
Noticed the lack of dogs lately. Did they get in trouble about that?

I heard, second-hand, that the City was OK with dogs there since they don't prepare food, but that the State inspector objected. Have to remember to ask Zack next time. Miss the great dogs that come in there.

boldbeanzack · June 28, 2012, 08:01:44 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys! We added 12 seats to the cafe a couple of months ago. We would like more seating inside but really don't have the room. We will have outdoor seating behind the shop and also out front before too long. Unfortunately we are not allowed to have dogs inside anymore. This really saddens us but unfortunately it's one of those nonsensical rules that we must follow. Thanks again for the support. We really love being a part of the 'hood. -Zack