Remember, Signature Braids and Lobster Bisque on Thursdays!
Current Restaurant specials – http://docs.google.com/View?id=dg3kwqmz_23hrb9drdd
Current Bistro specials – http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgv3f7tr_27dcdgttcs
Cappuccine Matcha Frappe – For the green tea lover, ingredients of the highest quality Japanese Matcha green tea is used in this blended concoction. A popular coffee house choice with no Hydrogonated Oils!
We thank our local newspaper for surprising us with this very flattering review!
Read the whole article at:
http://www.bradenton.com/935/story/1620874.html or pick up todays paper and look in the Weekend insert!
Their verdict: ” What was our verdict?: Cool Beans is a great spot to stop in for a quick bite or to catch up with friends over a long lunch. The laid-back atmosphere and free Wi-Fi invite you to linger over a cup of coffee or tea and a pastry.”
Our recent and ongoing expansion is featured in the Herald article at http://www.bradenton.com/jennifer_rich/story/1852405.html
http://www.bradenton.com/business/story/1939500.html
“By GRACE GAGLIANO – ggagliano@bradenton.com
MANATEE — The economy continued to challenge the local business community in 2009. As the beginning of 2010 approaches, the Herald selected 10 local businesses leaders and owners to reflect on the year and their prospects for the New Year.”
“Werner Beck, owner of Cool Beans Cafe & Arts
Biggest accomplishment in 2009: We moved Cool Beans from 904 Manatee Ave. E. to 611 Manatee Ave. E. and we increased sales by 25 percent thanks to a very solid customer base.
Biggest challenge of 2009: To overcome a severe recession with declining sales in the restaurant business.
New Year’s resolution: We will open a new location at Old Main Street in January 2010. We are going to change our name to Beck’s Restaurant at the Manatee Avenue location and Beck’s Bistro at the downtown location.
Expectations for 2010: Our plan is to hire one more cook and two waitresses and hopefully increase sales by 25 percent again.”
Beck’s Cool Beans Restaurant
611 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton. 748-3838; www.coolbeansstore.com
Coffee bean enthusiasts should have no difficulty finding a fix at Beck’s Cool Beans Restaurant, Bradenton’s java joint of the moment. Chances are, if you dropped in during the Christmas week, you sampled a peppermint-tinged drink with a seasonal, sugary cookie. Joffrey’s Winter Wonderland flavored coffee in white chocolate, caramel and coconut are touted here, along with an chocolate lattes and jolting espressos.
This story appeared in print on page E34
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Join us on Saturdays at our new Bistro location at 417 Old Main (12th) Street West in downtown Bradenton!
Click here for a printable flyer 
Come join us for the Soccer World Cup on TV in our Restaurant on 611 Manatee Ave East. We will be showing all available games in our bar area during our normal opening hours [and maybe beyond].
Click here for the complete TV schedule and brackets
Just stop in for the atmosphere or enjoy with your favorite sandwich, beer or wine!
Join us this Thursday to celebrate the official grand opening of our 2nd location, the downtown Bistro on Old Main Street. We are open late as usual for Bradenton’s Get Down Downtown every 3rd Thursday of the month.
There will be a ribbon cutting between 8A and 9AM featuring Major Wayne Poston together with the Chamber of Commerce.
We will have coffee and food samples throughout the day.
Visit our downtown bistro and support the Humane Society
http://www.humanemanatee.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=13&Itemid=56
WHO:
All animal lovers and their pets who want to raise money and have fun doing it – individual walkers, business/organization teams, family
teams. All are welcome!
WHAT:
Leisurely 1 mile dog walk, booths, entertainment, games and contests.
WHERE:
Beautiful downtown Bradenton at the Riverfront,102 12th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34205
WHEN:
Saturday, May 8, 2010 (rain or shine) Registration opens at 8 a.m., Walk-a-thon begins at 9 a.m.
HOW:
Go to www.humanemanatee.org to register or for more information and to download walker/team materials.
E-mail us at walk@humanesocietymanatee.org or call 941-747-8808 x311 if you have any questions.
By popular request, we’ve trimmed down our muffins and cookies to fit your wallet and stomach!
Cookies – $1.70 $0.90
Muffins – $2.55 $1.90
We will be featuring crab cakes, Schnitzel and Bratwurst, as well as extended hours this weekend (Friday and Saturday) during the
All the best from the team at Becks!
