Beaner Bar

Specialties

NEW Time Out NY mention! «NYC’s most decadent cups of hot chocolate.» ¹⁄₂₀₁₂

*Brooklyn’s first Brew to Order bar — choose among a variety of fresh origin beans (from Ethiopia to Costa Rica) and watch as its ground and drips fresh into your cup.

Current specialty drinks: Mexican Mocha, Hempuccino, Chicano, Mari-​a-​Chai, Oscar de la Soya, and Yerba Mate Latte.

*Counter Culture is our roaster (Direct Trade). Divinitea supplies organic tea.

*$ 5 Tamale plates

Yummy Champs baked goods

*Monthly art displayed from local artists.

Other community events and eco-​friendly practices are a daily passion and consideration. Please come by and talk to us about it!

History

Established in 2008.

Beaner Bar is the collaborative effort of four Latinos: Jose, from Oaxaca; Lori, from L.A.; Rudy from East L.A., and Veronica from southeast Texas. Lori’s idea to open another business in the neighborhood (after her past successes with Lola’s and Pourhouse) included the muscle and ideas of the other owners. Soon the ideas, construction, colorful decoration, and original drink concoctions emerged. It is an extension of their home and culture. A coffee bar where neighbors are invited to enjoy drinks on the go or sit at the Mexican tiled bar to enjoy a few minutes in a personable, friendly, and often lively atmosphere. They seek to bring romance back to coffee, offer new and exciting drinks, be friendly to the environment, and bring the community together in a more intimate way. Come by and say hi and let them know how they can help satisfy your palate or the community. Charity, art, music, being «green» and helping frineds sell merchandise are of interest to them. SEE facebook & myspace

Meet the Business Owner

Lori E.

Business Owner

Lori is a 16 year Brooklynite from the L.A. area. Her past business ventures served the Metropolitan/​Graham Ave area’s drinking and eating needs (i.e. Lola’s and the Pourhouse).

Veronica is a Tex-​Mex from Houston, NYer since ’01, Williamsburg/​Greenpoint resident since ’03. Aside from helping run BBar, she is a preschool teacher, Special Education graduate student, and lover of fitness, music, and gardeninig.

Rudy hails from East L. A originally and was the vital force in the construction of Beaner. He is a skilled carpenter, painter, and musician. Catch his band, Cold Flavor Repair — funky with soul and rock. Catch him throughout the week working the bar.

Jose is from Oaxaca, Mexico, where the Dia de los Muertos festival is the biggest and best. He spent time on his grandfather’s coffee farm. See h

*Beaner Bar is their cultural, personal, community vision — bringing great coffee and teas to neighbors in a lively, colorful Mexican/​Chicano coffee-​bar environment.