With the cafe landscape changing so rapidly in the America over the past few decades, neighborhood coffeehouses are coming once again to the forefront. Rohnert Park locals shun big chains for the drinks served up at the Golden Bean Coffeehouse. Its beverages are made from beans by Blue Bottle, an artisanal Oakland roaster (which also has a branch in Brooklyn, New York) that produces multiple award-winning blends.

The baristas at Golden Bean are experts at crafting espresso drinks to your liking, no matter how obscure your order. The coffeehouse opens at 6 a.m. and is usually swarmed by caffeine junkies looking for a fix before work. Try the Mexican mocha, which adds a little hot pepper to the chocolate for a subtle kick. Golden Bean also sells a selection of house-made baked goods, with the ham and cheese croissant a favorite. Free wireless internet is available if you want to sit and browse while you enjoy your coffee.

Golden Bean Coffeehouse
101 Golf Course Drive Suite A-3
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 585-6185
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