The Sentient Bean in Savannah

On our way down to Florida, we spent a Saturday night exploring the festive streets of downtown Savannah. We stopped in a Starbucks, and the $1.50 tall (small) pike place roast is satisfying enough. We expended our caffeine buzz rocking our heads to a cover band street party of the ac dc highway to hell genre. Little did we know what delightful surprises daytime Savannah had in store.

The Sentient Bean comes across like something you would encounter in Woodstock or Ithaca. A hippie-like, designed for college age liberals feel permeates the atmosphere.

The Sentient Bean is all things fair trade, organic, and served in ecotainers. The crowd probably does their grocery shopping at whole foods market. Even the soap in the bathroom is some unlabeled herbal smelling "triclosan free" kind of product. In short, I felt right at home.

The shot in the dark is a triple espresso cut with the coffee of your choice, and comes to $2.85 for a medium. It is eye opening and excellent. The coffee selection leans toward stronger, darker brews (hooray!), and they have a wide selection of (fair trade) coffee beans by the pound.

The atmosphere is pleasant, young, and inviting. The shop caters no doubt to the students from the neighboring Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). The music emphasis pop chill and lounge tracks.

We didn't have any food but they offered panini style lunch and dinner options which sounded appetizing enough (let us know what you thought if you go).

Also, check out some of their almost nightly entertainment, whether its an indie band or an indie film, this is certainly a great coffee shop to check out.

Pros:
-eco friendly
-fair trade
-reasonably priced coffee

Cons:
-perhaps should also have a lighter roast available to appeal to a wider range of people.
-sandwiches are a little bit pricey.


Overall, an excellent find on the road in Savannah.