My typical drink here is a iced cold brew with vanilla and sweet cream creamer (the best iced coffee drink I've had here, aside from their frappuccinos).
I started going to the Coffee Bean for a few weeks but I wasn't near one today so I thought I would order the same thing I typically get at Coffee Bean at Starbucks since it's a pretty simple order and it couldn't be further from what I get there. I ordered an iced americano with vanilla powder and half&half and it was super bitter and I couldn't even taste the vanilla. So I decided to get a cold brew with vanilla syrup and half&half.. still bitter and blah.
Sadly I don't think I will make Starbucks my go to spot anymore since I have become spoiled at Coffee Bean. The barista (with dark hair/bangs) was extremely sweet & helpful though in trying to find something that resembled what I was going for!