I Have A Bean Reviews

Stephanie Davis 2025.12.05

     

I’ve been ordering from I Have a Bean for years because both the coffee and service are exceptional. I recently placed an order that had coffee for myself and some gifts. I sent an email asking if they could be customized with the recipients name, and I just unboxed and saw that they are personalized! I’m excited to share with others and have that little personal touch thanks to the Bean Team!

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Reply from I Have A Bean 2025.12.05

Thank you for the kudos, Stephanie! We are small enough that we can still touch every order that comes through. We love doing that and I'm happy that you got a chance to see it in action.
-Pete

Traxman 2025.11.28

     

This place makes the best coffee. Fresh best tasting. Fast delivery, fast response to questions. The owner is even a really nice guy! Big ++ for I have a bean.

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Reply from I Have A Bean 2025.11.28

Thank you for the enthusiastic review, Traxman! The owner is happy to hear the nice compliment too. Thank you!
-Pete (owner)

Jeff Burkhart 2025.11.24

     

I've struggled finding coffee that's strong enough. I have found it with I Have a Bean!

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Reply from I Have A Bean 2025.11.25

Thank you, Jeff!
Anytime you're in the area, join the crowd and stop in for a free cup of whatever single origin coffee we're brewing today. Cups of coffee are free to all who enter, all day, every day (except Sunday).
-Pete

Keenan 2025.11.23

     

There’s only a small handful of local roasters around here, and we’re lucky to have one this good. They sell true 1-lb bags instead of the typical 12-oz format most roast-and-ship places use, which makes them an even better value for single-origin specialty coffee. I’ve tried their Java, espresso blend, and cold brew—every one of them superb. On my visit, they also offered a free cup of their Costa Rican roast, which was outstanding. The beans are as fresh as you’ll find anywhere. Highly recommended.

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Reply from I Have A Bean 2025.11.23

Hey Keenan, thank you for the wonderful and informative review. We do sell full 1lb bags. I'm glad you noticed that and pointed it out. (We don't like shrinkflation any more than you do!)
We brew and offer free cups of coffee to everyone who comes in and it's a different variety of coffee each day. Over the course of a week or so you can get a full cup of all of them! (Open M-F 8 am to 6 pm, Saturday 8 am to 1 pm).
-Pete

Lesya Nazaruk 2025.10.20

     

Great tasting freshly roasted coffee beans for my espresso machine! Never acidic or any weird taste, so you can add honey or caramel sauce, spice or anything you like and it will taste perfect!

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Bryant Jackson-Green 2025.10.03

     

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Yaseen Mustapha 2025.09.24

     

I just got my first espresso machine and heard about this place online. I got their espresso blend and it truly exceeded my expectations! Dwight was super friendly and helpful. He went over some very useful tips and tricks regarding brewing temperature, how to freeze store the beans, etc. If you're just getting into espresso, I highly recommend their blend and a Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro with grind size around 14/15 (or whatever it recommends after it calibrates) for a double shot. Made it extremely easy!

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Reply from I Have A Bean 2025.09.24

Hey Yaseen, thanks for the review! Love hearing about your first espresso setup. Glad our blend hit the mark and that Dwight could share some dial-in wisdom. That Ninja Café Pro + grind size sweet spot = tasty shots ahead. Enjoy the crema!
-Pete

Dat Do 2025.09.19

     

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April May 2025.08.17

     

The people who work here are so welcoming, helpful and informative. The coffee is the best I have ever had. I am very sensitive to caffeine and react to coffee a lot and this coffee gives me the cleanest energy without any of the caffeine side-effects. Highly recommend!

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Reply from I Have A Bean 2025.09.24

Hey April May, thanks for the review! We love hearing that both our team and our coffee made such a positive impact. So glad you’re enjoying clean, delicious energy without the usual side effects. Cheers to your best cup yet!
-Pete

Kayleigh 2025.08.13

     

Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable!

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Reply from I Have A Bean 2025.09.24

Thanks Kayleigh!
(sorry for the late response - I completely missed it when you wrote it!)
Come by the roasting plant and snag a free cup of whatever we're brewing that day. It's "on the house" for all who enter!
-Pete

Katie Everhart 2025.07.23

     

Awesome! Nothing much to say except awesome!

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Reply from I Have A Bean 2025.07.24

Thank you, Katie!
-Pete

Brandon Highsmith 2025.06.18

     

Hands-down the best coffee we've ever had. Our family and friends still talk about it after every visit! We order from Houston, Texas, and it’s absolutely worth it. Every morning, we look forward to enjoying a cup!

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jared evans 2025.06.05

     

An Awesome experience! I've lived in 5 different states and have never had coffee that is as amazing as this. The coffee, the service, the communication are all top notch. Add an inspirational mission and vision...and it can't be beat. Pete and his team are changing lives, literally one bean at a time. Well done.

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Reply from I Have A Bean 2025.06.05

Thank you for the awesome review, Jared. Our mission is to change minds about people who have earned their release from prison. We do that by selecting and roasting coffee rated in the top 1% (CQI Score 87+).
The proof of the pudding is in the tasting... so we invite all to come to our roasting plant for a free cup of coffee anytime we're open. Taste and see that the coffee is good!
We look forward to seeing you.
-Pete

Kate Kiselyk 2025.05.29

     

Forgot to mention that they generously included some chocolates that my friend loved! I hadn't even know they did that kind of stuff..... can I rate 6 stars? On second thought, I'll try to get some to try for myself. Who wouldn't love some coffee chocolate. Maybe a coffee trivia event would be fun somewhere sometime soon. 😉😇

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Reply from I Have A Bean 2025.05.23

Thank you, Kate!
Did you know that our chocolate bars are loaded with our coffee? Maybe that's why they taste so good!!
-Pete

Meah Kjellberg 2025.05.15

     

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Melissa Tumpane 2025.04.29

     

These folks REALLY know coffee and are so happy to share that love and knowledge. I've purchased multiple bags and each one is truly superb. It's the only coffee we drink now. It also makes a great gift!

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Reply from I Have A Bean 2025.05.23

Thank you for your loyalty, patronage and taking the time to write a wonderful review of I Have a Bean. I hope you're also taking advantage of the free cups of coffee we hand out with wild abandon here at our roasting plant! Free coffee, Mon-Sat!! (we're not here on holidays though).
Come on by!
-Pete

Sarah Hill 2025.04.26

     

I have only ordered coffee to brew at home. I Have a Bean coffee has enhanced my mornings tremendously. The freshness and variety of flavors beats no other! You made me love you and all the time you knew it♨♨🎵 Thanks, Sarah Hill

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Reply from I Have A Bean 2025.05.23

Hey, Sarah. Thanks for making our day with this note. Knowing our coffee is fueling your mornings (and maybe your singing career?) is the kind of thing that keeps us roasting with joy.
You’ve got great taste—and not just in music. ☕🎵♨
Cheers to many more flavor-packed mornings ahead!
-Pete

Boomer Anderson 2025.04.24

     

Best coffee beans in all of the Chicagoland area

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Reply from I Have A Bean 2025.05.23

Boom! 💥 Thanks, Boomer!
Crowning us the best beans in Chicagoland? That’s no small feat—and we’re buzzin’ with gratitude (and caffeine)! We’ll keep roasting with purpose and flavor so your cup keeps living up to the hype.
Swing by anytime—you’ve got great taste.
-Pete

Adelle 2025.04.04

     

For anyone who is looking for a coffee every sip of which tells you a fascinating story and makes you daydream detaching you from the reality, this is it! So rich, creamy and flavorful, you just can't get enough. Nothing beats it, especially if freshly grinded each time and brewed with a good expresso machine. This coffee purified my sense of smell. Best stress release therapy. Unbelievable!

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Reply from I Have A Bean 2025.04.04

Thanks Adelle! What a poetic and picturesque review!
-Pete