Daniel B.
Yelp
DeBeen Espresso is a five-star coffeehouse for High Point. It's been around since 1997. I was just starting high school then (Central) and one of my classmates (Lindsay) worked at DeBeen. She invited us in and that was probably one of my first experiences at an independent coffeehouse. I don't remember specifically, but I'm guessing I was probably overwhelmed by the variety of coffee drinks available and the artsy, "hipster" atmosphere (I don't think we used that term back then).
Fast-forward 20 years later (and older) and I have a newfound appreciation for this place. I don't live in High Point anymore, but my parents still do. When I came to visit recently, I brought my coffee-and-yoga-loving girlfriend here (her first visit to High Point) and she immediately fell in love with the place as soon as we stepped through the doors. It spoke to her.
DeBeen doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside, you'll find a fairly spacious and colorful coffee shop with eclectic decor featuring local artwork and a working fountain with several fish including a large koi. It's a hippie-styled cafe in a conservative, old money zip code. Kudos to owner Debbie for staying open in this spot for 20 years now.
One thing that's neat and makes DeBeen unique is there is a yoga studio inside (Pure Light Yoga).
The coffee shop sells a wide array of coffee and espresso-based drinks including self-serve varieties, drip coffee, macchiatos and cortados, and pour overs; teas like chai and green tea; smoothies and more. You can purchase blends and varietals by the pound (beans roasted in Greensboro). Food-wise, they sell snacks and treats like fresh muffins, brownies, oatmeal bars, and granola. They carry gelato and sorbet from nearby Sweet Josephine's. They also have various merchandise for sale such as DeBeen-branded bags, cups, mugs, and T-shirts.
My girlfriend and I were headed to Winston and wanted some cold and yummy caffeinated beverages to take with us on the road. I got an iced breve (American variation of a latte) in their largest size, a "triple grande" (24 oz). "Grande" is 16 oz and "double grande" is 20 oz. The drink was made with three shots of espresso with half and half over ice. It cost $5.25. I added caramel and vanilla flavoring for $0.65 extra. They have over 36 flavors to choose from. My girlfriend got an iced latte, grande size ($4.50), made with soy milk (+$0.70) and added vanilla flavoring (+$0.65). The total for both drinks after tax (6.75%) and before tip was $11.10.
The drinks were delicious. I especially enjoyed my breve which was sweet (but not too sweet), creamy, and refreshing. I can be sensitive to lots of caffeine and sugar, but I could barely feel the three shots of espresso in this drink.
On our way out, I noticed some enticing seasonal drinks: frozen green tea, white chocolate rose mocha, peach vanilla cream Italian soda, and coconut latte. If I ever returned and had the chance, I'd like to try them.
Service was great. I wish I'd gotten the name of our barista because I'd like to mention her in my review. She was really nice.
If you want to sit outside, they've got some chairs underneath the awning (along the plant-decorated storefront) and a couple tables on the makeshift parking lot "patio."