This used to be a great place. Good atmosphere, good staff, good size menu, and great drinks. The quality of the drinks is outstanding. I was a barista a long time ago and grew accustomed to high-quality hand-pulled espresso. The Coffee Bean is one of the few places you can still get that. No automatic machines that are unreliable and less than consistent. The barista's here are trained well and are able to manipulate the machines in order to pull the best shot possible.
Here's the PROBLEM: Lately, their prices have gone through the roof. I'm not sure if it's because Borders is gone, or if it's because ownership considers this a Strip location. Either way, the prices are unacceptable. I spent $9 for a Chai Tea Latte and a biscotti last night. When the order taker told me the price, I nearly crapped myself.
I used to stop in every time I was in or around Town Square. Rest assured that will no longer be the case. I don't mind paying for quality, but everything has a limit. The Coffee Bean is gouging what they perceive as a captive audience. Remember, most of the patrons at Town Square are locals.
I love the product Coffee Bean produces, but I won't be frequenting this location for a long time to come.