Leafy Bean in Isle of Wight

Super coffee shop. Well worth popping in if you are visiting the IOW

Having walked from Sandford on a very warm day, all we wanted to do was sit inside with our dog for something to eat. Thankfully (having been turned away from other places en route) we found this absolute gem of a cafe. So many coffee bean choices, a lovely selection of fillings for sandwiches etc & beautiful home made cakes. I can't thank you enough for welcoming me, my husband & our Beagle (Porthos).

Lovely,standard, coffee but the staff really miserable. Spoilt my visit, won't go back.

Decent coffee but not a pleasant experience

Lovely place so many coffees to choose from too Lovely staff very nice and clean Gorgeous mochas

We’ve just called in here as it started raining on our walk. Beautiful little coffee shop with a huge selection to choose from. Smiley faces and a great homely feel. Highly recommend

Fabulous bacon and cheese toasted sandwich Also Bacon and Brie tosted sandwich. They stock lot and lots of lovely loose teas also good selection of coffee beans ... On corner opposite CO OP and library.... 2 Nice lady's serving.... Highly recommend.....

Popped into shanklin and we went in to this lovely coffee/restaurant.We were greeted with a lovely reception from the staff,we then ordered a tuna and sweetcorn jacket potato and 2 X coffees 1 X amaretto and 1 X Caribbean rum.The meals were out of this world and the coffees to die for would highly recommend.

I visited this cafe whilst on a short holiday on IoW and really enjoyed it. It is small, and the menu is quite basic (e.g. I had a fish finger sandwich - something I haven't eaten for years - and very nice it was, too) but that's fine and exactly what I want and expect from a corner cafe. What lifts it above the norm are the very friendly staff and the excellent coffee.

Red Leicester Cheese Scones are Amazing. Lovely place for a coffee friendly and welcoming.

Brilliant value for money pleasant staff nothing too much trouble

Very friendly old fashioned cafe, tea room. Great for a pick me up brew and a nice range of fresh cakes, baked potato's snd a delicious fish finger sandwich on the menu. Well worth a visit!

Lovely staff coffee top up too dog friendly great cakes and scones.....❤

Lovely people, loved by my dad who has been a customer for many years.

Bad coffee, sullen staff, not a good experience. Not sure how this place classes itself as doing speciality coffee? I can still taste the bitter burnt beans an hour later

Great pot of tea and super savoury scone.friendly service.

Charming little coffee house, with indoor seating at well as pavement tables. Good homemade snacks, savoury and sweet, and excellent coffee. (There are other hot and cold drinks as well.) Very good place for a break or to meet friends.

Beautiful little location. Great coffee, food and lovely staff.

Nice place to chill out and have a coffee as you watch the world go by.

Lovely friendly place with delicious food at reasonable prices

A pleasure to supply Pat- A lovely lady and wish her business all of the success :) P.S her coffee is amazing!

The staff are so friendly and helpful. Well worth a visit if you've never been.

Two lovely ladies in here. Serve a better cream tea than Godshill.

Having just walked in from Wroxall along the old railway line we needed a place for lunch ..that was not pub food or sandwiches. Leafy Bean was perfect. Delicious home made quiche with fresh salad and with lovely fresh ground coffee coupled with friendly service was perfect place for lunch. Highly recommend .

Having just walked in from Wroxall along the old railway line we needed a place for lunch ..that was not pub food or sandwiches. Leafy Bean was perfect. Delicious home made quiche with fresh salad and with lovely fresh ground coffee coupled with friendly service was perfect place for lunch. Highly recommend Despite trip advisor saying it is closed it is very much OPEN today. (Weds lunchtime)

Staff are so welcoming and friendly :) food is absolutely amazing 🤩 and the coffee selection is unreal ! One of the best places on IOW :)

Best coffee shop on the island. Great lunchtime snacks, and any coffee you could wish for. Recommended.

Door open so petrol and cigarette smoke fumes. Surly ' service'. Went there against my better judgement. Poky and overpriced. Had the impression that regulars peobably get treated better,oneoffs certainly despised. Rude and officious. If there was a zero rating I would give it.

Walking by this corner cafe, we immediately liked the look of it. So after doing a bit of shopping, we stopped off for a lite bite. We ordered simple food, I had a cheese and bacon toastie and my wife had a fishfinger sandwich. Both were delicious, with an excellent little side salad with each. The staff were very friendly and they also had a good selection of cakes, although we didn't try one on this occasion. It's only small, but definitely has a charm about it, so it's well worth a stop, whilst shopping in the town. We will be back!

Lived in Shanklin for 7 years, before that central London. It's not easy getting decent coffee on the island but even the decaf in this place is exception. The staff are friendly too. Try the homemade cakes--all butter-- they are great and so are the huge cheese scones which are very fresh, served toasted with butter.

Spot one. Food was very good. And owners very nice.

We stopped in just to see if they did any decaf flavoured coffee and left with six! The french vanilla is fabulous and going decaf is now not quite so traumatic. I don’t think it’s going to be enough though so was relieved to see a review further down that says they do mail order! Hurrah! Friendly service and still as varied as it always was.

A cosy place for coffee or lunch. Run by friendly people. A good meeting place for friends. Delicious cakes and toasted sandwiches as well as other snacks such as spaghetti on toast, crumpets etc

The ladies who served us were really lovely and service was great but we had travelled especially to get a nice coffee before going on and I have to say it tasted really awful. It was heated to a top high temp so tasted really burnt and bitter so we had to just cut our loses and just throw it away. We did have high expectations as the reviews were good and we don’t know the area. Maybe it was a one off bad experience?

Delicious cakes, well made tea and coffee together with friendly service..lovely place

Friendly staff coffee excellent

lovely little place, very tasty coffee

Amazing place. So many tea's and coffees that it will make your head spin! The staff are great and so so helpful.

Visited today , service superb with a smile,very welcoming.Couldnt ask for more.The coffee is fabulous .

Love this coffee shop. Met the owner lovely lady and assistant. I had fish finger sandwich with salad. Husband had ham cheese toastie. They was very toastie. I would recommend this coffee shop.

Small place, helpful staff, tasty cake. Sadly no toilet - you have to cross the road and pay 20p to use the public toilets.

We have been regular customers in this cafe for years, along with many many other locals. We are surprised at the last two negative reviews and would ask those reviewers if they made a complaint as if they had then immediate action would be taken. When we return from mainland travels we are always quick to visit the Leafy Bean as it is always a very good latte, served with a smile and a friendly chat. The ladies are always cheerful and there is a good atmosphere with locals (usually regulars), with visitors also being welcomed and included. Cakes are particularily good and the salads/sandwiches look tempting. It can be a squash (so it must be popular) but if you share a table then you will always be welcomed. I always say, if necessary to complain, do it face to face.

Not sure what people are reviewing when they say the coffee here is good. It’s not. It may be decent coffee before they make the drink but our cappuccino and flat white did not resemble their description and we had to leave them behind. Location is not too great either so I’d give this place a wide berth!

Ghastly serving woman who banged the cups down in a hostile manner. Dirty cups. Too strong tea. Stewed. Not money well spent. Avoid.

Busy little cafe; toasted bacon sandwich was good. Coffee drinks looked generous.

Excellent produce and first class friendly service.

Had a day trip to Shanklin a d wanted a light lunch....pleasant little cafe with nice food and fairly pleasant service. I had a nice prawn sandwich and my family had toasties and muffins. Hard to mess these up but tasty enough. Worth a visit if you're just getting off the bus because its 50 yards away from main bus stop.

Lovely choice of cakes and friendly service

A great local cafe with lovely food and friendly service. Great selection of home made cakes. Also a wide range of teas and coffees available. Would recommend and you will get a warm welcome.

Nice and chilled out place and nice cakes and tea

amazing selection of fresh coffee beans, so many unique flavours and a good range of decaf coffee beans !!! not easy to find. also amazing range of teas. I purchased French vanilla decaff coffee beans and mocha orange decaff and strong flavour beans, which they ground for my friend. the French vanilla is so smooth, medium strength with beautiful flavour of real vanilla. Heavenly. beautiful quality coffee. yet to try others. as I don't live on IOW I asked for card as Leafy Bean does mail order. Loveliest coffee. lady very helpful and pleasant

Very tasty drinks very small shop though

An excellent little venue just off of the main shopping area, where you can get a good cup of coffee, and where they sell a multitude of different tasting coffees.Okay. It’s a bit sparse and crowded in there, hard chairs etc, but to call by for a quick cuppa it was very good indeed.

We found this little place by chance, and i am glad we did.Its tucked away down a side road in Shanklin near the Co-op store. We had a coffee and a sandwich. My sandwich was a toasted Brie and Bacon, wow it was heaven, The also sell loose tea and coffee, loads of different types. This place is well worht a visit.

Lovely friendly staff made us welcome. Coffee was the best I have had on island so far. We had lunch and a really fresh salad was served with jacket potato. We will be back when in shanklin.

Good people, great coffee and service.

Nice tea but wouldnt say the staff were that friendly only to the regulars wouldnt go back there poor custmer service

My go to place for coffee, nicest filter coffee, and they have cream, cheap as well, much better than Costa or Starbucks

Popped in for a breakfast tea and cake and were delighted by the selection of teas, coffees and cakes available.

Lovely range of flavoured coffees, also home made cakes and snacks. Friendly staff and friendly service. Recommend highly

First time ever been to this cafe, had lovley tea and rock cakes, would highly recommend, even though I’m not coffee fan but there are so many you can have In this place

Excellent selection of Teas and Coffees The best selection on the Island. Great food and great cakes.

Excellent food, the cheese scones are superb and the selection of tempting cakes would be disasterous if you are on a diet! Definitely worth a visit...

We always stop here for coffee when in Shanklin. Very friendly and you are able to purchase lots of different flavoured ground coffee and beans to take away as well as drink in.

Lovely out of the way Cafe. Food brilliant, tasty and we'll presented. Staff friendly and helpful. Will return when next in the Isle of Wight. Great find.

OK staff a bit unprofessional basic food

The staff were lovely, very helpful. It's a tiny place so there's not much room. The hot chocolate and cake were very nice. There's table service. Very pleasant experience.

Great variety of teas and coffees to sample or buy to take home. Quirky, individual and homely little cafe with homemade cakes and scones and friendly staff.

Been coming in for 2 years and I mix and match flavoured decaff beans which the grind for me. Great service and quality

Lovely place for tea, coffee and cake.

Fabulous coffee excellent carrot cake delicious green tea and helpful staff

I use this coffee shop frequently, the atmosphere is excellent and the staff freindly and helpful. The food is perfect for a light lunch during the day. It has an amazing range of speciality teas and coffees which you can buy to take home. Recommended.

Love the concept of this little cafe opposite the coop / bus stop. My wife loves tea & I am a coffee addict!

Nos encanta ir de aquí, aunque pequeño, el ambiente es agradable, los pasteles y el menú es siempre fresco y sabroso. Los tarros de diferentes granos de café y tés, es enorme y puedes probarlos y comprar si quieres. Cerca de la estación de autobús, así que puedes tener una taza mientras espera su bus. Hay asientos afuera así que puede ver el mundo pasar.

Llamado aquí de té de Assam, mientras que en un fin de semana de vacaciones. El personal era muy complaciente, me enseñó varios tipos de té tienen almacenados en esos grandes latas. Volví con un té precioso. Desearía haber comprado más, pero volveré la próxima vez que esté en la ciudad. Gracias Bean frondoso

Cata fantástica y muy húmedos tarta novia de zanahoria, tan bueno que incluso mi marido comimos y realmente lo disfruté y él no es novia. Amplia variedad de tés y cafés y rodajas muy abundante de tarta. Un servicio encantador, lo más destacado del día y encontrar una joya para gourmets sin gluten gratis.

This was a nice cafe with nice coffee and nice prawn sandwiches, I'm sure we will revisit when we are that way next!

Visité hoy aquí con mi hijo y pedimos para él el bocadillo de jamón y queso patata una chaqueta para mí.

Had lunch time food here. Very good food, presentation good. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Shanklin to eat here

Fantastic choice of tea(leaves)and coffee (beans)great choice of snacks and homemade cakes.great staff.pat,mo,Joyce and sue.keep up the good work ladies.xxx

I always love coming back here. The coffee is consistently good with a great selection to choose from, service is good and the lemon drizzle cake is to die for. See you again soon

Hidden on a corner, this remarkable little cafe offers a staggering amount of choice for a coffee or tea connoisseur. Here one can idle away the day while indulging the tired taste buds of normality and lose oneself in the richness of foreign aromas and hidden surprises as you sip your delightful refreshment, dully aware of the mary poppins like behaviour of the staff as they prepare another treat to assault the palate from the perfectly selected menu range.This is an establishment beloved by many, more than a coffee shop to the regulars, a hub essential to our community, where a stranger is welcomed the same as an old friend. One visit will never satisfy your thirst.

Very nice independent coffee shop. Some of the best prices for decent coffee the island over with friendly staff too.

Have been here several times in the past always been happy with the service, very disappointed after visiting today scones very dry, prices excessive and lady behind the counter was very rude, we will not be visiting again.

This has always been a favourite spot in Shanklin, where one always felt welcome and the food and drinks were good value.This latest visit disappointed and unless things improve we will not be visiting again. I understand that the business is in the process of changing hands, and the previous owners are helping in the transition.The coffees were in very small cups, were lukewarm and relatively expensive. The cakes didn't have a price but when we got the bill it showed just how dear they were. I cannot see this place surviving unless things improve. There is a charity shop only 100m away, at the corner of Regent Street and St Paul' s Avenue, which serves drinks and cakes which are far better value. That will be our first port of call in future.

Located just over the road from the Co-operative store we often stop here for a great coffee or tea when shopping in Shanklin.Tasty snacks too.

Small corner cafe by the large Co-op in Shanklin town. Offers a wide range of tea leaves and coffee beans. Individually made to order sandwiches and well filled and great value for money ( served with choice of bread and a side salad). Red Leicester cheese scones are delicious, soft and very cheesy. The cafe obviously caters for the local community and has a lovely friends atmosphere.

Had a great visit with plenty of choice. Good staff and friendly service. Good value too. Well worth a visit in the centre of Shanklin opposite bus station and Co Op shop.

What a lovely greeting we got when we called in for a cup of tea / coffee. Freshly made and perfect. A nice selection of food if required. In all a perfect place to sit and sip your beverage.

The place for coffee lovers pick your own small friendly place with some outside seating near to bus route reasonable prices

Just had our first visit to this delightful little coffee shop. Super coffee, very friendly staff and fortunately we had just enough room to sample their lovely 'lemon drizzle' cake. Wish we'd had time to try a few more of the delightful flavoured beans they have on offer. Can thoroughly recommend hazelnut and the orange brandy flavours.

we dropped in for a snack after a trip to the donkey sanctury,toasted teacakes tea coffee milkshake,its a bit small but clean and friendly,it was clear it was mainly used by locals,ut was a bit hidden away we only notied it after getting off the bus,it would be handy if your waiting for a bus,overall good

Great friendly staff, very welcoming, lots of choices for both Coffee and Tea (I think around 20 different choices). The coffee tastes absolutely amazing!

Very small but doesn't feel claustrophobic at all. Seating indoors and out as well, serving just about every type of tea and coffee you can think of and a few you probably wouldn't think of.I recommend the home made carrot cake which is absolutely divine.

Lovely jacket potato with heaps of salad, well presented. Marvellous choice of teas and coffees I especially like the decaf range for cafetieres served with milk or fresh cream, yum. There is indoor and outdoor seating and friendly caring staff welcoming all including children and babies. Open later than other cafes in town and a sun trap not to be missed.

visit every year just for a perfectly made cup of tea and watch the world go by a small but lovely tea and coffee shop

Fantastic little hidehole.justin eamon and the girls nothing is to much bother.if you like freshly ground coffee look no further,tea made with leaves not bags.its all here and of course a good old natter.

This little cafe is great for meeting with friends as it is right close to bust station in Shanklin. Although not lots of room people are willing to share tables and always some one to chat to, the tea and coffee range is one of the biggest I have ever seen, and the staff are more than helpful. A lot of locals go there so if visiting one of the places to get local info or even chit chat.

This lovely little café has changed hands since we last visited Shanklin but the high standard has been maintained and is good value for money. The range of types of tea on offer is phenomenal and several coffees are on offer (with the filter coffee you can have a free re-fill if you care to). There is a very informal and friendly atmosphere.This really is the place for a drink and a snack in Shanklin. Very near the bus station, so is very handy.

Nice filter coffee (free top up) and one of the best cheese toasties on the Island. Good selection of homemade cakes for those with a sweeter tooth. The selection of special coffee and tea flavours is second to none ! Try a cafetiere of French Vanilla Coffee and a slice of coffee and walnut cake !