Win with Beck’s and the Bradenton Herald

Downtown Bistro now open weekdays until 4p and Saturdays to 2p

Join us on Saturdays at our  new Bistro location at 417 Old Main (12th) Street West in downtown Bradenton!

Check out our daily specials for the next weeks

Remember, Signature Braids and Lobster Bisque on Thursdays!

Text only: Cool Beans Specials January 11 to January 22

MS Word: Cool Beans Specials January 11 to January 22

Beck’s reviewed as Java joint of the moment in “Where to get your bean fix”

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20100107/ARTICLE/1071000/2411/FEATURES?Title=Where-to-get-your-bean-fix

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.
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Werner featured in “Local business leaders look backward and ahead” article

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.”

Winter Flavors: Peppermint syrup and Winter Wonderland Coffee

Try our seasonal Peppermint syrup in your favorite hot or cold coffee drink, tea or frappe or as a topping on a piece of cake, muffin or cookie.

We are also featuring fresh brewed Joffrey’s Winter Wonderland flavored coffee, with white chocolate, coconut, caramel and otehr seasonal flavors.

Get a taste of the Winter Holidays at Cool Beans!

Cool Beans featured in small business article

Our recent and ongoing expansion is featured in the Herald article at http://www.bradenton.com/jennifer_rich/story/1852405.html

Our Mike got married! Pictures now posted

We are wishing Mike and Kristin all the best on their wedding day. Mike is an integral part of the Cool Beans Business and is loved by staff and guests. All of us are wishing him well on his exciting new journey. Congratulations to both of you!!

See some first pictures at www.KristinandMikeWedding.com

Sarasota Herald Tribune publishes Grand Opening article

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20091105/ARTICLE/911051050/2055/NEWS?Title=Business-buzz

Published: Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 1:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 8:23 p.m.

Cool Beans plans ribbon cutting

Beck’s Cool Beans restaurant has completed its move and remodeling and will have a ribbon cutting Friday at 9 a.m. at 611 Manatee Ave. E. The restaurant will offer free coffee, iced tea and food samples until 4 p.m. The restaurant started dinner service this week and will offer German and American cuisine for dinner Wednesday through Friday until 9 p.m. It also will be open for breakfast and lunch and handles catering and parties.

Bradenton Herald runs restaurant review of Cool Beans

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.”

Dinner hours and 2nd location coming soon

Cool Beans will be adding dinners hours Wednesdays through Fridays starting in November. Look for an revised and expanded menu featuring more German dishes

We are also happy to announce a second location coming in early 2010, located on Old Main Street. Please stay tuned for more information, and check out the recent Bradenton Herald newspaper article at http://www.bradenton.com/business/story/1765917.html in the meantime

Grand Opening, Friday Nov. 6th – Free coffee, Ice tea and samples

Beck’s Cool Beans Restaurant has completed our move and remodel at the new and improved location on 611 Manatee Ave E (corner of 7th St E and Manatee Ave) and we will be starting dinner service this week. Cool Beans will be open for dinner Wednesday through Friday evenings until 9pm, featuring our new extended menu of German and American fare. We can now also offer beer and wine with your meal.

Please join us on Friday, November 6th for our Grand Opening celebration.

There will be a ribbon cutting at 9am with the Chamber of Commerce and the mayor of Bradenton, Wayne Poston

Cool Beans will feature free: coffee, iced tea and food samples 9a-4p on Friday, as well as 2-for-1 beer and wine specials all day.

We invite everyone to join us in celebrating our new menu and location.

See the article posted in the Sarasota Herald below http://coolbeansstore.com/?p=240