My husband and I have a travel tradition of coffee adventuring. We find local coffee shops on our travel route to indulge in our morning cup. We scored by finding Z Beans in Macon today. The historic Macon downtown was worth the half mile off Hwy 16 to begin with. The little cafe was adorable, though not super cozy it was clean and super interesting with the owner’s story and pictures of the coffee farms in Ecuador. The girl who took my order was very helpful and knowledgeable. She managed my questions with grace. So we ordered the Cherry Blossom in honor of the past week’s cherry blossom festival in town. I am not a huge fan of fruity coffee but we were both pleasantly pleased. We ordered 1/2 the syrup and it was perfect. The espresso was smooth and clean tasting and not bitter. I recommend the half-mile-off-the route stop.
Service: 5
pete
Avoid this place at all cost. The store is filthy, it’s the dirtiest restroom I’ve ever seen the staff is incredibly unhelpful. I had to return my coffee because I couldn’t pick it up due to how scorching hot it was. After they remade it, it was very mediocre. You’d be better going to Waffle House or any other coffee establishment in the city. One of the worst coffee houses I’ve been to.I also find it suspicious that shortly after I posted this review, a 5-star review, with no information, was immediately posted.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Bruce Giroux
Great Local Coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, Cinnamon Roll
Jackson Ware
Z Beans Coffee is hands down the best in the business! From the quality of people, to their food and drink selection, it’s truly a one of a kind place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean McDermott
Incredible atmosphere here, with 5 star service. Took little time to get my drip coffee and cinnamon roll. Great place to work, study, or just hangout!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, Cinnamon Roll
Cody Thomas
Very kind staff, the best coffee I have ever had. This is my everyday coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissants, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Cinnamon Roll
thissideup lake
Great mission, great location, but poor management and dirty. I’ve been going here weekly since 2019, and I’ve seen it gradually go downhill. The bathrooms are disgusting (see photos), tables are dirty. The drinks are also inconsistent, depending on who makes it. Please train your staff to make drinks and CLEAN! I know a lot of people are gravitating towards O’honey and taste and see. Y’all have lost so many long time customers!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Tpettigrew P
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee
jonathan cole
Out of towners traveling thru looking for a Great Cafe, not Starbucks. Here it is, tucked away off the beaten
Cute coffee shop, lots of options. Staff was very friendly and helpful with the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melanie H
It is a very intimate, locally owned coffee house that serves great food! It is a co-op business with the owners and Ecuadorian farmers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, Turkey Egg and Provolone Breakfast Sandwich, French Press, Scone, Breakfast Burrito, Apple Fritter, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Turkey and Cheddar on Sourdough, Pastries, Cinnamon Roll
Janet Cabriles
Excellent and pleasant customer service from Tommy!!! My Fireside latte was DELICIOUS and my partner enjoyed his BEC burrito. This place had such a great Sunday vibe going on. We'll be back!Dietary restrictions: Different choices of milk for those who can't tolerate whole milk!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Monique Brown
Coffee is not good at all. I paid $6 for nothing. It tastes just like water. No flavor even with added flavor.
NatureBoy G
The food is awesome, the coffee is better than anything Starbucks can conjure and Cassidy the manager is the best!!! She literally remembers my order and drink just by my EMS truck.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, French Press, Pastries
Great Coffee here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, Double Shot
My husband and I have a travel tradition of coffee adventuring. We find local coffee shops on our travel route to indulge in our morning cup. We scored by finding Z Beans in Macon today. The historic Macon downtown was worth the half mile off Hwy 16 to begin with. The little cafe was adorable, though not super cozy it was clean and super interesting with the owner’s story and pictures of the coffee farms in Ecuador. The girl who took my order was very helpful and knowledgeable. She managed my questions with grace. So we ordered the Cherry Blossom in honor of the past week’s cherry blossom festival in town. I am not a huge fan of fruity coffee but we were both pleasantly pleased. We ordered 1/2 the syrup and it was perfect. The espresso was smooth and clean tasting and not bitter. I recommend the half-mile-off-the route stop.
Service: 5
Avoid this place at all cost. The store is filthy, it’s the dirtiest restroom I’ve ever seen the staff is incredibly unhelpful. I had to return my coffee because I couldn’t pick it up due to how scorching hot it was. After they remade it, it was very mediocre. You’d be better going to Waffle House or any other coffee establishment in the city. One of the worst coffee houses I’ve been to.I also find it suspicious that shortly after I posted this review, a 5-star review, with no information, was immediately posted.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great Local Coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, Cinnamon Roll
Z Beans Coffee is hands down the best in the business! From the quality of people, to their food and drink selection, it’s truly a one of a kind place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible atmosphere here, with 5 star service. Took little time to get my drip coffee and cinnamon roll. Great place to work, study, or just hangout!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, Cinnamon Roll
Very kind staff, the best coffee I have ever had. This is my everyday coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissants, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Cinnamon Roll
Great mission, great location, but poor management and dirty. I’ve been going here weekly since 2019, and I’ve seen it gradually go downhill. The bathrooms are disgusting (see photos), tables are dirty. The drinks are also inconsistent, depending on who makes it. Please train your staff to make drinks and CLEAN! I know a lot of people are gravitating towards O’honey and taste and see. Y’all have lost so many long time customers!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee
Out of towners traveling thru looking for a Great Cafe, not Starbucks. Here it is, tucked away off the beaten
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Cute coffee shop, lots of options. Staff was very friendly and helpful with the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is a very intimate, locally owned coffee house that serves great food! It is a co-op business with the owners and Ecuadorian farmers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, Turkey Egg and Provolone Breakfast Sandwich, French Press, Scone, Breakfast Burrito, Apple Fritter, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Turkey and Cheddar on Sourdough, Pastries, Cinnamon Roll
Excellent and pleasant customer service from Tommy!!! My Fireside latte was DELICIOUS and my partner enjoyed his BEC burrito. This place had such a great Sunday vibe going on. We'll be back!Dietary restrictions: Different choices of milk for those who can't tolerate whole milk!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Coffee is not good at all. I paid $6 for nothing. It tastes just like water. No flavor even with added flavor.
The food is awesome, the coffee is better than anything Starbucks can conjure and Cassidy the manager is the best!!! She literally remembers my order and drink just by my EMS truck.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, French Press, Pastries