The Better Bean

Monson, MA · Coffee shop

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Monson
#4
of 16 restaurants
City Percentile
40%
rating percentile
Address
The Better Bean, 186 Main St #1R, Monson, MA 01057
Phone
(413) 893-9377
Website
www.betterbeancafe.com
Status
Opens soon · 7 AM

The Better Bean is a restaurant located in Monson, MA. It is one of 16 restaurants listed in Monson. Its 4.6-star rating matches the Monson city average of 4.6 stars. It ranks #4 among Monson restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Better Bean

Welcome to our own little version of a Hallmark movie coffee shop in the small town of Monson. We offer coffee, lattes, teas, frozen drinks, pastries, overnight oats, fruit and yogurt parfaits, bagels and cream cheese, wraps, paninis, soup and so... More

Hours

Saturday7 AM–1 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 NS · Oct 2024

What an adorable little coffee shop. I came here because I saw the Gilmore Girl’s drinks advertised on social media and I was not disappointed. The coffee is fantastic, strong, and delicious. The goodies are yummy. I got a bunch of baked goodies, and a bagel to go. The service is friendly, speedy, and the shop is quite lovely atmosphere wise. What a hidden gem in an otherwise quiet area. Love..love! Thanks for making my Gilmore Girl heart happy with the nostalgia. You nailed it, I really enjoyed everything and thank you!

★★★★★ 5.0 Emily · Oct 2025

The bubble machine outside led us in the shop. We loved the idea that it was basically calling us in. Once in the staff was hard at work but welcoming. Staff was friendly and patient as we looked over everything they had to offer. From items in the cold case to hot items to fresh baked goods, there is something for what your day brings. Coffee options as far as the eye can see will have you fueled for the day. Luke to my Lorelai was amazing, and not just because I loved the nod to Gilmore Girls 😉. The merchandise had a mix of the coffee shop swag to local supported crafts.

★★★★★ 5.0 Lifestyleoftrucker (Lifestyle Of Trucker) · Oct 2024

I was able to try this famous bagel place here in Monson MA. Bagel with bacon was delicious so is my latte. People that work there very nice and polite. I would recommend place like this 👍 My name was Mike by the way 😀

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Jay Stevie · Dec 2025

I paid an insane amount of money for coffee and food that tasted like it was made out of spite, not ingredients. The quality is embarrassingly bad for prices that act like this place is a five-star luxury café instead of a disappointment factory. I walked in hopeful and walked out poorer, angrier, and questioning every life choice that led me here.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Karen White · Dec 2025

Mid. Overpriced. Rude workers. Tried to make me pay for 3 lemonades when I only got one. They also are near a Dunkin’ compared to dunkin they are horrible and I will never come here again. I will say the town hypes this place up put it so overrated.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Assistive Hearing Loop ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Coffee shop

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