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The Red Bean

Annapolis, MD • ★ 4.5 (609 Google reviews)

Inside The Red Bean
The Red Bean photo from Google
The Red Bean photo from Google

The Story

Stepping into The Red Bean feels like a cozy hug, with its old-fashioned charm beckoning you right off Main Street. The rich aroma of fresh coffee mingles delightfully with the sweet promise of creamy ice cream piled high in a crisp, homemade waffle cone. It’s a perfect little spot for a comforting treat, where every sip and scoop feels like a sweet, simple pleasure from days gone by.

From the Counter

Recent Google reviews

  • Georgia Zygmund-Felt

    ★ 5 • 6 months ago

    Give this place a round of applause. Locally sourced fruit and ice cream base, blended to order? Yes please, all day every day. I got the blackberry matcha with a vanilla base and it was so light and the perfect amount of sweetness. I will be back!

  • Mike Mondy - Keller Williams Realty

    ★ 5 • a year ago

    The Red Bean is an absolute gem! Their coffee is rich and aromatic, the hot chocolate is decadently smooth, and their diverse ice cream selection has something to delight every palate. Whether you're craving a warm cup of comfort or a frosty treat, this spot delivers perfection in every bite and sip!

  • beyondTabu

    ★ 5 • 5 months ago

    rain was falling, so we decided to wait it out in this coffee shop. best decision! staff were super helpful and gave us chocolates for mother’s day along with our coffees, ice cream and candy. the ice cream was a bit pricey but it wasn’t too sweet and tasted really nice. will def be a repeat customer.

  • Ellis Richman

    ★ 5 • 2 years ago

    The BEST ce cream in Annapolis? This place is simply iconic. He won't see me going to Annapolis without stopping at Red Bean on main Street for ice cream. My personal favorite is if I do a lot of ice cream with a shot of espresso. Called an affogado. It's heavenly. And they can make just about anything with any topping. I had an opportunity to talk to the new owner, Victor. He told me the midshipman have been coming a lot and asked if he could get protein to mix in with the ice cream! Makes sense for those sport teams that need the extra protein. The place is clean as a whistle. Even the bathroom is super clean. The decor is really quite unparalleled by any of the other ice cream stores in town, this place is super comfortable with plush seating, and even some great window tables raised up so you can watch pastors by enjoying the town. This is the best of the best when it comes to ice cream in Annapolis.