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Sep 24, 2007 by Robert from Calgary
Overall Rating: 8
Food:[6] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Good espresso, atmosphere, community.
• More smiles needed, bit dirty.

“Caffe Beano did change hands a few months back and I must say for the better. With the dramatically improved espresso and brewed coffee (new machines) coupled with expanded space, a warm and atmosphere while still maintaining the funky and quirky character. Service a bit slow (could be demand versus capacity) and staff could learn to be more personable but a great place of community.”

Apr 28, 2007 by Gracie from Brooks, Alberta
Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• I liked some of the art on the walls¿
• Worst service ever with the coffee to match.

“Beano has recently been sold to new management (as of April 1, 2007) and is not living up to the Name it had established for itself prior. The service I received was the absolute worst. No "hello" or smile, just "what do you want?!¿ I used to be a regular, but I just don't feel welcome or comfortable there anymore. Cleanliness is no longer a priority at this establishment and neither are pleasantries. Coffee is comparable to the dispensing machines found in cafeterias. I guess new, does not always mean there will be improvement. Don't waste your time going to this establishment...”

Apr 13, 2007 by Carla from Kelowna, BC
Overall Rating: 1
Food:[2] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[2]

• Nothing.
• Bad coffee, bad service, arrogant owners.

“I had heard from several business associates that Beano was the place to go for coffee while in Calgary and decided to give it a try when I was there in April 2007. After ordering my latte, which incidentally was lukewarm, weak, and just plain yucky, I sat at one of the tables and started to notice the state of this coffee shop. The floors were filthy, the servers handled money and then baked goods without hand washing, the amount of fruit flies in the shop was frightful, and there was a funny, garbage-like smell wafting from the back hallway. As I sat thinking, I was approached by two women informing me that they were the new owners of Beano. At first they seemed nice, but they proceeded to talk endlessly about themselves and how important they were to the business and the community. I was not the only one to be on the receiving end of their self-serving rants that day. I was disgusted by their pretentious ego-boosting behavior and decided to leave this bad experience behind me. It is my understanding that prior to the recent sale, Beano was established for over 14 years. I think an era of great coffee and service has ended with the sale of this business. ”

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