I really like Caffe Beano. For years I was too intimidated to go in, as I have always been much more knowledgeable in the field of tea than coffee. However, I am glad I got over myself because I was missing out.
I usually like to hit up Beano with one of my coffee inclined friends, because we grab delicious coffee and then usually go for a stroll up to the book store. It makes me feel very sophisticated.
It is very elbow-bumping crowded in Caffe Beano, to the point where I have oft witnessed coffee-spilling and trickery. I do quite enjoy their drip coffee where I don't often enjoy such things at most places, and their espresso is lovely. Occasionally I have said espresso as a latte with soy milk.
I have yet to try any of their other drinks on the menu but I generally stay clear of things that are tea-ish at places known for their coffee because I have so much tea snobbery happening in my pantry.
All in all, I like this place and always get in the mood to go to Caffe Beano when it rains especially.Probably some of the best coffee that I have had in the city.