Bean Fiend Cafe in Thunder Bay

Best coffee and vibes in town. I like!

I was greeted by the most warm, enthusiastic, and, apparently, non caffeinated staff. The soups were amazing, as were the sweet treats. Coffee was solid! Go here!

Breakfast burrito and Chicken n Brie sandwich were delicious! Worth the wait !

A must go!!!

We were visiting from New York and came across this place to grab a little coffee and a bite to eat. Ordered a latte that was next level and the food was exceptional but what really made this a truly great experience was the owner who was super friendly, genuine and fun to talk to.

Pleasant staff, calming and relaxing atmosphere, nice owner, and ease of parking Wheelchair accessibility: The front door is wheelchair accessible

We enjoyed a gastronomical delightful chicken, Brie and apricot sandwich. So delicious. The customer service was ZERO. 3 young girls chatting behind the counter. Annoyed when we brought our dishes inside and asked where to put them. One of the replied, See that blue bin, put them there. No thank you, no hows was your lunch, no hope to see you again. Such a shame. Wont go back to inconvenience the 3 of them again.

Friendly service (made the kids amazing hot chocolate)! Great coffee and atmosphere.

Bryan and the lovely lady at the cash made our experience so amazing. We were passing through and their kindness and yummy food and coffee was a great start to our day. Highly recommend stopping here :) thank you guys!

Brian was like a kindred soul. Food was amazing I was taken back by the kindness of the staff especially Brian. Turns out he gives the best hugs Seems to care deeply about his clientele Wouldnt ever go anywhere else whilst going through Thunder bay. Healing for the Soul and great for the tummy

Its a beautiful cafe with a small menu but really good coffee. I loved the muffin and coffee I ordered. The staff was friendly too.

Brian isnt lying when he says its the best cappuccino in the city.

Very kind employee and owner! Food and drinks are delicious. I recommend the supremo latte :) Wheelchair accessibility: Lovely rainbow ramp leading up to the entrance.

Best soup I have actually ever had! Fantastic little coffee n soup shop.

the owner went out of his way to make our dining experience exceptional, even brought a table and chairs in from the outside to make a space for my daughter and i to sit outstanding

Love the place. The broccoli soup and chicken sandwich was delicious

Went to Bean Fiend and immediately noticed the welcoming atmosphere. We went in there with the intention of getting a latte and heading out, however the owner offered us a sample of the soup and it was amazing! We had to get some. Everything about our experience there was positive. I will definitely go back!

Way to expensive for a little sandwich and food quantity not that good to match the price!!

We had a delicious breakfast burrito and polite staff service with a friendly atmosphere.

Owner was very nice and seems like a great person. Food and drinks were excellent as well. We had breakfast burritos and a blueberry pancake latte

I love this place

The Chicken N Brie is worth every bite .

Fantastic muffins! Nice atmosphere and the guys working were quite friendly. Don t drink coffee but one of the guys made me some kind of tea that was great.

Amazing soup and sandwiches. Staff were exceptional.

Food is delicious. Place was empty. Took 45 mins to get food. Was given the wrong soup. Portions we a bit small for the price.

Absolutely fantastic! Cute little hole in the wall, full of amazing food and drinks, and an amazing atmosphere. The owner is awesome, I cant wait to go back!

We had a latte, a london fog, a muffin and a curried yam burrito. Everything was so delicious! The burrito was packed full of flavour, it came with a sauce on the side but honestly I didnt even use it because it was so flavourful. The owner said the London fog would be the best of our lives and it really was! The latte was really smooth and the perfect balance between the coffee and the hazelnut flavour I requested. Unique deco and super friendly staff, definitely recommended and well certainly come back when were in town.

Great service, friendly staff, great drinks! Best chai latte I ve ever had. Great lattes!

The breakfast burrito slaps. Went this morning at around 9:30, and who I guess is the owner/manager, was very friendly despite being short staffed and inundated with orders. The wait time wasnt bad at all despite this.

Stopped by during a road trip and the service and food was amazeballs! Would totally stop again.

Brian was amazing!!!! Great vibe, food. Drinks cant say enough good things about it!

The coffee was just terrible. Had Americano and I have it there before and it was ok. But for the buskers it tasted like water. No real coffee flavor. I felt like they used the same coffee to make more than one drink with the coffee. Just terrible ..definitely would not recommend until they improve their coffee. Very weak and zero flavor

Great service, great food, good environment

Horrible, overrated and super OVER priced!!

The Blueberry Pancake was a caffeine addicts dream

There was a sad toddler there, upset that his baby brother was getting all the attention and the owner of the restaurant sat down with the kid, cheered him up, and explained how he himself is an older brother and it was real nice. What a nice place. Lots of vegan options and my god the food was good. If youre reading this, definitely go support this little local restaurant instead of grabbing the same burger or wrap you usually do down the street.

What a find! Delicious food & beverages. Attentive service. Cozy atmosphere. Free wifi & parking. And a gorgeous bookstore next store! Can t wait to return.

Amazing food and service! I love the chicken and bri sandwiches!!

amazing cafe and workers!! super friendly - came from out of country and staff was super accommodating. will definitely be back :)

Good coffee good ambience cheerful staff in a good location.

Worst service for a coffee ever the barster did not wait for me to tell her how to make my coffee just assumed. I like it with very little sugar and cream. Very unsatisfied!

Loved this cafe!!! It was my boyfriend s and I go to spot. We travelled all the way from Mississauga and it really gave us that homey feel. Will definitely come back just for this cafe alone

Very friendly! My partner got a hot chocolate. I havent tried their gluten-free yet, but I plan to!

Could have hung out here all day in this chill and cozy café! Fab coffee, fab eats and especially fab staff!! Highly recommend!!

We had the sweet potato and roasted red peper soup and we shared the Diablo sandwich and both where amazing! My fiancée Kara said the same... as a retired chef you remember these lil amazing places! And we will definitely be back....cant believe i didnt try you guys out since you opened! A must try in thunderbay!

It s the cutest little spot with amazing food. The breakfast Burrito is to die for. IT WAS FIRE!! The service we received was so amazing and we will definitely be back again.

Wonderful staff. Really feels like the local spot where everyone knows each other. Nice community feeling.

Love this place. One of the best soup and sandwiches Ive had. Great vibrant energy here.

Cute Cafe. Super cool tables and chairs and artwork. The chicken, Brie and apricot jam sandwich is so yummy!

This cafe is beautiful, the staff are friendly and the menu is awesome.

Friendly service and fantastic espresso!

Breakfast burritos and ice drinks! What a great way to start the day! And the staff are very welcoming!

Fantastic! The owner is a beacon of light & kindness. Delicious coffee, and a healthy selection of food. Namaste

So friendly and very good coffee. Definitely worth the try and stop in.

Excellent coffee and the homemade chocolate raspberry muffins were also great! Clean place, friendly service and convenient!

I normally just buy coffee here but today I went for a soup and sandwich and the flavours were great.

THE BEST service and fabulous coffee.

Really friendly service(wins big with me), clean washroom on site and I had this amazing sweet potato and pepper soup that had me wanting more.

the best london fog till vernon bc lol . tried the other coffee shops in town not even on par with this place plus the owner really strives to give the best service every single time !!!

My mother and I went to grab lunch. Great coffee house atmosphere. Clean. Seating options back patio, street side or indoors... Something for everyone. I had the Diablo sandwich with side salad ... Great flavour and a little heat. AND CILANTRO IN MY SALAD . Mom had the chicken & brie which she clearly enjoyed as she ate it all! Fresh, homemade soup was coming up minutes after we arrived. Amalia was was a great server and Brian was a great host. The other staff were bright and friendly too. Thia place clearly has a following. All in all a great experience and we will return.

Great friendly service. I love their patio.

We came from Toronto and, after a morning of hiking in Kakabeka Falls, we were looking for something local to eat. I really liked this place - informal and friendly. The food was probably the best food outside of home I tried in several years: my parents got corn chowder (rich in flavour, delicious), and I asked for a brie sandwich with mushroom soup on a side and my 8 year old ordered kids cheese delight (?) and the same soup. These were outstanding and the portion sizes were just right. Definitely recommend.

Travelled up from Mississauga to do the Sleeping Giant Hike and my girlfriend and I were looking for local spots for breakfast. The Bean Fiend was amazing, the food was fresh and tasted amazing.

I enjoy coming here

Nice friendly neighborhood cafe, all your favourite floods and coffee

Always friendly service, delicious food and drinks, and plugs in the tables for studying! Love this place. Such an institution :). Pictured is Moroccan chickpea soup, rising sun latte, blueberry bran muffin.

I know everyone says go to the Hoito but this little gem of a coffee shop, found just around the corner is really yummy. I had a delicious breakfast burrito and lentil soup. Skip the Hoito and go here!

This place is a gem. Superb coffee, homemade soups, and garlic aioli for your grilled cheese. A tiny place with a great big soul.

Friendly service, welcoming environment, great soundtrack, delicious food.

Neat little place. Awesome in the summertime with all that patio space.

Great coffee. Great broccoli soup. Amazing buffalo chicken wrap. Cafe has lovely atmosphere.

The Bean Feind has delicious food and excellent service. Freshly made sandwiches, soups (homemade), pastries, and coffee. We were transiting through Thunder bay and made a deliberate effort to order from these guys multiple times.

Unbelievable iced Americanos!! Thank you Bean Fiend Team!!

The owner is amazing ! Everything about this place is what you want when your searching for the perfect soup and coffee on your humanly adventures! (Bring back the sesame salad dressing . im hooked lol)

Excellent coffee. Lots of fancy options. Friendly staff and owner. Check out the back patio!

Very nice cafe, vegan options and yummy muffins

Cozy atmosphere. Friendly staff. Amazing food. They have gluten-free and vegan options on their menu as well. Will 100% be back.

Great place fast and friendly highly recommended

Fun environment and great coffee! My friend and I went today and the wonderful barista gave us a free sample of coffee. I wish I got his name because he was so incredibly kind! :)

Love this place great coffee

Great little coffee shop with tasty sandwiches and quick bites to eat. Staff is super friendly too. Will come back!

Cool vibe, west coast coffee/tea, and the best breakfast burrito in Thunder Bay.

Nice coffee and the ambiance is really nice

Nice in theory but lacking from a quality perspective, in my previous experiences there. A lot of personality to the business but feels kind of hipsterish and for show, but to each their own. (No reflection on staff though!)

Loved the sandwiches

delicious oat milk lattes! owner is a friendly dude who compliments my skateboard ;)

Was working in the area and grabbed lunch here. Bought one of the lunch specials (buffalo chicken wrap with soup of the day) along with a refill on my travel mug and was happy with the total for the amount of food that I got.

Fast friendly service

Always an adventure in tastes. Very good service and product.

Really cool atmospher with lots of art. The soup and sandwich I had was incredible, and so were the drinks.

Great place the coffee was nice

Cozy cafe, comfortable environment and sandwiches are really tasty :)

Tasty drinks and excellent service. I had a lovely experience!

Excellent menu, beverages, service & vibe :)

Brian is fun energetic dude

Wonderful little cafe with friendly staff, yummy food and awesome soups.

Vegan wrap was great chai latte was ok(Indian style chai is hard to make so i might be biased) pea soup was good. Over all very nice café. Would definitely come back.

One of my favourite spots for breakfast or lunch. Awesome soups, amazing sammiches and a great atmosphere. And lets not forget the coffee! Everyone who works there is a gem. Brian, the owner, is legit.. one of my favourite humans in Tbay. Highly suggest checking it out. Breakfast Burrito or Chicken and Brie, my homies 4life

A nice little coffee shop

Mighty fine folks and good treats

Im a friend for these beans! Very friendly staff, good tasting coffee and fast wifi. Good place to sit down and do some writing. I left a box of Tupperware for about 4 days and they kept it for me, very nice. Definitely my default spot.

The owner is supper open and friendly and you can see the fruits of his labour in the shop, very open and friendly environment, they even have a patio out back. Great local coffee shop

Great things going on here...love the London Fog...best in town..

Always excellent coffee and food, great service.

Visiting Thunder Bay and this was perhaps the best customer service and best mocha Ive ever had at a coffee shop.The owner bent over backwards to accommodate our coffee addiction :) The food was excellent too and we ended up coming two days in a row.

Add Bean Fiend Cafe to your must visit list! Scrumptious homemade sandwiches, soups and salads. Best coffees and iced coffes/teas in the city! Fun atmosphere with outdoor seating in the front and in the back where you will find an enchanting patio!

Cute place, nice atmosphere, delicious food and tasty coffee.

Great service and delicious food! I had the pesto turkey sandwich and coconut ginger soup and they were incredible. I love the friendly atmosphere and the easy access to outdoor eating space.

Great coffee. Superb service. Owner is very personable.

Thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Been Fiend Cafe. Very clean, friendly staff, excellent coffee. Atmosphere is awesome, u can also sit out back, beautiful. We will go back.

This cafe is a little gem, perfect place for a cozy breakfast or lunch with friends and family or just solo to unwind or get some work done. I visited on a rainy Sunday afternoon and left so much more relaxed and happy. I had the breakfast burrito which was plenty to fill me up and very warm and yummy. My vanilla latte was also excellent. The decor is quirky and they also have a patio for sunnier days. Will definitely visit again to try their soups and other vegetarian options, all if which look very yummy

Friendly and great coffee.

Excellent breakfast burrito!

Great bistros

Coffee was good but pricey

Great little place to eat lunch my only complaint would be the last few times I got my orders to go and was quiet disapointed with the lack of quality. I got the bean fiend salad to go and when I opened the container i was missing a few things they put on it my favourite being the spicy yams. It mostly consisited a small hand ful of greens with very minimal volume.... I get more when I eat in. Please change this.

Always amazing coffee, soups and sandwiches! And very friendly staff as always

Great coffee artisans, nice peeps too!

Great coffee

Great salad, but they werent ok with amendments to the sandwhich. E.g I cant eat cheese.

Love the art. Had a good sandwich there. Love the mugs. Good iced latte.

LOVELY atmosphere, hippie vibes, friendly staff and amazing cappuccinos! The muffins are good too!!

Family and student friendly environment . Great for lunch and coffee with friends or for quietstudy time. The menu and staff are amazing!

Always a good experience. Amazing staff. Friendly and willing to help.

Friendly staff, good drinks, tiny scones...lol

Good service, friendly staff, overpriced

Super friendly service, cosy atmosphere, great casual lunch. Split a soup and sandwich lunch combo - delicious. Love that they carry a selection of Silk Road teas.

Great spot. Delicious coffee, in beautiful pottery handmade mugs. I had the chicken and Brie sandwich, was a great size and came with a simple but delicious garden salad. Great dressing too. Ill be back next trip to Thunder Bay.

Love this place. Great staff and great food

Salad dressing made my day

This is just my first visit; ordered a large Cappuccino and a cookie. The cookie was really good, the cap was great!

Vegan options. Attention to details. Super delicious homemade sauces. Amazing Americano. Super nice decor.

Great place to study while having a coffee! They food is also really good!!

Good coffee reasonable price.

The Bean Fiend is an excellent local establishment with the flavor of community, as their reputation for involvement precedes them. The owner Brian has been an activist for city wide improvement for decades and has spent the majority of his time improving the area he spends most of his time, and some areas that he feels he should, like Oliver Road where he has cleared trash and weeds from the walkways. On top of great brews, the Bean Fiend has a wonderful selection of lunch special and deserts that will blow your socks off! As founder of StandUp4CleanUp, i can say that we are proud to support this great coffee & sandwich shop!

Best sandwich I ever had (and it was gluten free)

Best London Fog Ive had and really great breakfast wrap. Will definitely be back next time im in Thunder Bay.

Amazing breakfast wrap!!

Nice environment, Late was nice but a little weak. Look forward to trying their normal brew.

Great place. Lots of helpful people that work there. Just wish it was close to the same prices as wallmart.

Loved the Bean Fiend! Amazing fresh sandwich with yummy salad and their coffee is delicious. We went twice in one week because we enjoyed it so much.

My go to place

I love the coffee and atmosphere. Coffee could be a bit more consistent. Found it tastes different every other time but friendly staff and great food menu.

Great spot for a quick snack and coffee. I hope the rumors about how they treat their employees is false

Little expensive but youre paying for what you get! Really high quality baked goods, drinks meals and more! Loved the people who work there and eat/drink there! Highly recommend!

Great place! Awesome staff!

Awesome coffee......crazy friendly staff....cool dog out back.

Latte was decent, environment was awesome. Friendly staff!

Had an iced coffee there with vanilla and a shot of espresso, topped with whipped cream. Friggin good! Will have to go again :)

The staff here are so friendly. I also love that they have added a ramp which allows individuals with mobility limitations into their shop. Not everywhere in this older building area does! Thanks Bean Fiend!

Great lunch, try the chicken and brie awesome

Excellent as always!!!

First time I have ever set foot in this establishment. Food was good, service was good, but I was most impressed by the density of their chairs. Have you ever tried moving those things? It feels like theyre bolted down by the hand of God himself. Whatever these chairs are made of should be sold to the military for the construction of armoured vehicles. Thanks for the cinnamon buns.

The food and coffee were great and Im looking forward to open mic night.

Wonderful place for a delicious lunch. Wonderful staff too!

It was so great! I loved the service, the food was amazing, and it had a lovely atmosphere.

Cool atmosphere and good coffee plus sandwiches