Experience the ultimate coffee experience at Central Bean
At Central Bean, we're passionate about serving the very best coffee in an inviting contemporary environment. Our journey began in 2008 when Vaulkhard Group opened the first Central Bean outlet in Gallowgate, Newcastle. Since then, we've been dedicated to providing the highest quality beverages and food, expertly prepared and served in the coolest contemporary environment.
Our coffee beans are sourced from selected farms in El Salvador, Brazil, and Ethiopia, then medium roasted to our unique profile in the UK. We only use the highest quality equipment to ensure the coffee you receive always reaches its maximum potential. Our baristas are trained to the highest standards, and you can enjoy their latte art skills on every coffee you order.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide the highest quality beverages and food, expertly prepared and served in the coolest contemporary environment. We're committed to delivering the best coffee and coffee house experience in the region, and we're proud to have a reputation as one of the country's very best coffee houses.
Our Coffee
At Central Bean, we're obsessed with coffee. We source our classic espresso beans from selected farms in El Salvador, Brazil, and Ethiopia, then medium roast them to our unique profile in the UK. All our coffee, from latte to drip brew, is freshly ground before your eyes. We only use the highest quality equipment to ensure the coffee you receive always reaches its maximum potential. Our La Marzocco espresso machines are designed for top performance, and our Cirqua Water Treatment System removes all impurities and additives from the incoming city water supply to ensure the optimum coffee flavour.
Our Journey
Our journey began with a search for the best coffee consultant in the world, which led us to Hawaii and World Champion Coffee Consultant, Andrew Hetzel. We embarked on a transatlantic journey to visit some of the greatest coffee houses and coffee roasters in the Pacific North West, culminating in choosing the high-grade blend of coffee that we sell in our coffee houses to this day.
Our Stores
We're proud to have multiple stores across the region, each one designed to provide a unique and inviting contemporary environment. Whether you're looking for a quick coffee on-the-go or a relaxing spot to catch up with friends, our stores are the perfect place to enjoy our expertly prepared coffee and food.
Overall Experience
The overwhelming majority of customers had a positive experience at Central Bean, praising the coffee, atmosphere, and service.
Coffee Quality
The majority of customers raved about the coffee, describing it as "great", "delicious", and "the world's best". A few customers, however, found the coffee to be "weak", "bitter", or "over-roasted".
Atmosphere
Customers praised the atmosphere, describing it as "lovely", "cosy", and "relaxing". A few customers found the shop to be "not very welcoming" or "dirty".
Service
The majority of customers praised the service, describing the staff as "friendly", "welcoming", and "efficient". A few customers had negative experiences with the service, citing rudeness or inattentiveness.
Food
Customers enjoyed the food, particularly the paninis and cakes. A few customers mentioned specific items, such as the bacon and brie sandwiches, as standouts.
Negative Experiences
A few customers had negative experiences, including being rudely kicked out, finding the coffee to be weak or bitter, or experiencing poor service.

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