Coffee in Downtown
The Evil Bean
Rates above the average for coffee near Downtown — one of 43 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
The Evil Bean is a casual cafe and eatery hidden on the second floor of an office building on 16th Street in downtown, known for fresh-made sandwiches, burritos, and affordable prices with friendly service.
This tucked-away spot delivers impressive fresh-cooked food and coffee at prices that feel like a steal, with genuinely friendly staff making it worth the effort to find.
- ✓Fresh food cooked in front of you
- ✓Spacious, cozy rooftop seating with great atmosphere
- ✓Excellent service and genuinely nice staff
- ✓Remarkably affordable prices for the quality and portion sizes
- ⚠Hidden location on second floor of office building requires finding the right entrance and asking for directions
How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.
Hours
Monday: 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
People Order
- —smothered breakfast burrito
- —bagel sandwich
- —coffee
- —tacos
What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsJohn Shaughnessy
a month ago
*enter on 16th st* , this spot is fantastic! Some of the best prices in downtown and food was great. Got the bagel sandwich, food is fresh made right there. Props for the Jay & Silent Bob sign to!
Kristen Duska
6 months ago
Cozy atmosphere on the rooftop of a building that serves as a public parking deck/office space. We stopped in for lunch and got a burrito, sandwiches, and tacos. Food is cooked in front of you and staff are friendly. The spacious seating and affordable pricesis an added bonus!
Alex Chandler
5 months ago
Hiding on the second floor of this office building (Tower 2), you’ll find the most incredible food, service, and atmosphere! We walked around a few different sides of the building before finding a public entrance with a directory. Then made our way up the tower 2 elevator to floor 2. It’s right there, hidden signage (look for the evil bean behind the counter). Can’t recommend this place enough, 10/10! 😋
Chris Page
4 months ago
Enter the building on 16th street. Take stairs to second floor Awesome smothered breakfast burrito Good coffee. Excellent service. Price was great for amount of food I got
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Evil Bean worth it in Downtown?
This tucked-away spot delivers impressive fresh-cooked food and coffee at prices that feel like a steal, with genuinely friendly staff making it worth the effort to find. Known for: hidden gem with killer food prices.
What should I order at The Evil Bean?
Popular choices at The Evil Bean include smothered breakfast burrito, bagel sandwich, coffee, tacos.
What do visitors love about The Evil Bean?
Fresh food cooked in front of you Spacious, cozy rooftop seating with great atmosphere Excellent service and genuinely nice staff Remarkably affordable prices for the quality and portion sizes
Is there anything to know before visiting The Evil Bean?
Hidden location on second floor of office building requires finding the right entrance and asking for directions
How expensive is The Evil Bean?
The Evil Bean is inexpensive — a budget-friendly pick, with a 4.7-star rating from 54 Google reviews.
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