Coffee Bean Locations Close In Santa Monica, Westside

SANTA MONICA, CA — Several Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf locations have closed in Santa Monica and across the Westside following a major shift at the company during the coronavirus pandemic.

Stores on the Westside closed starting in March, with several closing doors permanently.

The following locations in Santa Monica and West Los Angeles are now permanently closed:

• 200 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica
• 2901 Main St., Santa Monica
• 1231 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
• 10401 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles
• 11600 Wilshire Blvd. #199, Los Angeles

The location at 1312 3rd Street Promenade remains open. Nearby, the Brentwood location also remains open at 11698 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, along with the Sawtelle location at 11913 W Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf told the Santa Monica Mirror that it is evaluating its store portfolio.

“As we look to the future of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, to help ensure our overall financial health and continue to provide the best possible experience our Guests have come to appreciate, we have made the difficult decision to close a number of our company-owned store locations. Over the next three months, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will continue to evaluate our store portfolio in California and Arizona and additional stores may be closed,” according to a company statement.

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