In Los Angeles they have a Starbucks like chain called “Coffee Bean and Tea”. Every store we were in (this is going back 4-5 years) had a hechsher, don’t remember which, but do remember from my pre-trip planning, that it was widely accepted in LA. Not only were ALL the coffees kosher, but so was everything that was sold in the store – sandwiches, muffins, etc. After I came back to NY, I sent them an email complimenting them – as the stores were also very pleasant to sit in. Unfortunately, whoever the owner(s) are, didn’t have the big bucks it would take to open a franchise in NYC. This is their kashrut info from their website http://coffeebean.com/Keeping-Kosher-W249C125.aspx.
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