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Reviewed 1 week ago

Cute little place, very inviting. The food was amazing along with the fast, friendly service. My husband is a meat and potatoes man, no frills. The server was great at making suggestions for him.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

We came for dinner on a recent visit to Tallahassee. We ate at the bar since it was the first available. The food was amazing! We had the Flank Steak and the Amberjack with Brussels Sprouts.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Don’t like giving reviews but was disappointed after looking at other reviews. First of all We got there at 7:30 and didn’t get food until 9oclock. I had linguine and shrimp and I like my food hot. Mine was at the most luke warm. I...have been in restaurant business all my life and cannot imagine serving onion rings so greasy and burnt looking. Two people got them with meal and didn’t eat them. Waitress was very good and no complaints about her. I would like to say most of family enjoyed their meal so this is only based on my meal and the fact that grease should be changed for frying..More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed December 1, 2022 via mobile

Our last day of vacation and we had to visit one more time. We visit the area every Thanksgiving and Feb and have at least two meals each visit. We started with the hummus and olive tapanade served with warm pita. Awesome! Today I was...delighted with my salmon, warm honey, hominy grits, brussel sprouts and grilled potatoes. My husband was blown away with his blacken snapper with red beans and rice and fried Kale. We are NEVER disappointed.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed September 25, 2022

Food just isnt very good. Average at best. Flank steak was tough, chicken was unseasoned . Pork belly was below average. Salmon was fresh but covered in lemon

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 16, 2022 via mobile

This was one of most amazing, weirdest, & eclectic hole in the wall places we have ever eaten… the food was AMAZING!!!. Did I say that the food was great?!? We had 4 appetizers in pictures. Can’t go wrong here, tons of locals. Definitely a...must visit when in the area!!More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed June 9, 2022 via mobile

My family and I were visiting from Texas and we decided to eat here. First of all, the service was exceptional. The ambiance was inviting and warm with attentive staff in an relaxing atmosphere. The server was very caring and made our overall experience wonderful....Quality food exquisitely prepared, and professionally plated. This place was incredible! It was our first restaurant experience in Tallahassee Florida. Did not disappoint! Highly recommend this place to anyone.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed June 7, 2022 via mobile

See,ms they were closed the day we wanted to go to lunch, Website said they were open. Telephone answering system said the message center was full. Got in car, drove there…..nada. Would be nice if they had changed their website info to reflect their closing,...and updated their phone with message of the same. Disappointed for sure.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed May 18, 2022 via mobile

Just arrive in Tallahessee! And have this wonderfull dinnner! The food surpasse my expectativas! So happy to visit Kool Beanz Cafe. Kool red Wine selection is different.. love it!

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed April 10, 2022

This place offers a daily menu. It can be a bit of hit or miss, but usually real good. Get the Mahi if they have it, Prices are reasonable and service is friendly.

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed April 1, 2022 via mobile

My husband and I arrived around 6:30 on a Thursday and were immediately seated even though the parking lot was full. We had the fried calamari as a starter and the shrimp linguini as a main course. Both were very good, but the star of...the evening was the dessert! We had a cream brûlée and a panna cotta. They were excellent! The service was a little slow between courses, but I’m sure that’s due to how busy they were. This is one of our favorite restaurants, and even though it is an hour drive for us, we will continue to go every chance we get.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed March 30, 2022 via mobile

Very kind server with a great deal of southern hospitality. Food was good, appetizer was ok, and desert was great. Little pricier than I hoped. Will visit again during my next time in Tallahassee. Definitely recommend.

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed January 5, 2022 via mobile

Great place for dinner off campus. Crispy cauliflower was good as was the salmon. Nice wine selection and wait staff. Will definitely return!

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed November 23, 2021 via mobile

Was super excited to try this restaurant after seeing the sample menus and ratings. Drive about an hour out of my way to try it only to find out they are closed on Tuesdays. Trip advisor says open now even as I write this. #disappointed#updateyourhoursofbusiness

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed November 12, 2021

Visited this restaurant last night for the first time in years. The two star review has nothing to do with service, staffing shortages or the like. Simply put, the two stars are for the underwhelming food served. We ordered the calamari appetizer. It was so...salty we ate a few pieces and left the rest for the trash (yes, I know, seafood can be salty, but this was inedible). Then on to the main courses. My friend explicitly ordered salmon rare and it was served nearly well done. The other two entries were acceptable but I ordered the flank steak. It was so salty I could barely finish it. What's with the heavy-handed salt? Sorry, KDC, you have some serious issues to address before anyone in my party last night would think of returning.More

Date of visit: November 2021
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KOOL BEANZ CAFE, Tallahassee - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor

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Kool Beanz Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4