I love Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf since my days at UCSB. Plus some of my housemates from way back then worked for CB&TL and I get to try the Ice Blended drinks they made at work and home. I was hooked.
So earlier today when we were looking for a spot to sit down and eat our lunch (somewhere inside Miracle Mile Shops), we decided to drop by here hoping they have seating outside the actual store, plus she said she really needed to get coffee. Luckily this particular location is really small, and all the tables and seats are located "outside". After placing our orders, and before we were done busting out our family pack of hot wings, fries and veggie sticks to the nonchalant look and bemuse stares of nearby CB&TL customers (yeah, I was also thinking Wingstop and coffee is a rather nontraditional combination), the very friendly and proficient baristas were quick with making our orders (Iced Coffee and Ice Blended Toffee Chip - fav Asian had a sip and bestowed her approval).
So here is the quick summary:
Good and friendly customer service. Check.
Proficient baristas making orders as swift as the chilly November wind. Check.
Delicious Ice Blended Beverages that one have come to expect from CB&TL. Check.
Nice little relaxing alcove to rest your feet or just to people watch. Check.
Be back for more? Yep, if I am at Planet Hollywood or Miracle Mile Shops.
4 stars.