Pour into the good life & stay a while
Twenty years of hand-pulled espresso, Chef Lorena's kitchen, and a stage that never quite goes quiet — all inside a 1908 Victorian on 14th Street.
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Live music, spoken word, comedy and community — most nights of the week. Here's what's coming up.
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Est.1908
A living time capsule on 14th Street
Built in 1908 as a private residence, the Victorian at 1126 14th Street became Modesto's Queen Bean Coffee House in 2005 — and spent the next two decades quietly turning into the city's de-facto living room.
"Everything we do is like a love letter to Modesto."In 2024, local poet Sam Pierstorff and community organizer Ruhi Sheikh took the keys and renamed it the Queen Bean Coffee & Social House. Same staff, same beloved menu — a bigger stage.
The Euphoria
House-baked focaccia, grilled chicken breast, melted swiss, herb-garlic mayo, vine tomatoes, onions & crisp lettuce. Yes — it's as big as it looks.
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The first cup & the cozy kind of breakfast.
We open at 7:30 — early enough to be a routine, slow enough to be a ritual. Espresso pulled hot, lattes on house-made syrups, and Chef Lorena cooking from the moment the door swings open.
- Lorena's Famous Waffles — strawberries, banana, peanut-buttery maple syrup
- Breakfast Burrito — egg, potato, black beans & Lorena's famous salsa
- The Cucumbin Bagel — a true Humboldt County favorite
The sandwich line that never closes.
From open to close, lunch is on. Six house sandwiches on Genova bread, two salads worth ordering, three sides — and Lorena's pesto exactly where it deserves to go.
- The Tuscano — rosemary-olive-oil turkey, provolone, pepperoncini, ciabatta
- Decadent Chicken Salad — pine nuts, celery, Lorena's pesto
- Queen's BLT — sourdough, bacon, avocado, exactly right
nightly
Then the stage turns on.
When the day shift ends, the house keeps going. Weekly open mics, monthly comedy and poetry slams, live music from jazz to shoegaze, art openings, drag bingo, the QB Run Club — and a room you can rent for whatever you dream up.
- Open Mic Music — weekly · the stage belongs to you
- Comedy & Poetry Slam — monthly, hosted by Sam Pierstorff
- Private Events — baby showers to album releases, we host them all
Drinks worth the drive
Espresso pulled by hand, syrups made in our own kitchen. The signature board changes the slowest of anything we serve — because some things just work.
The Classics
Cubano · Cappuccino · Flat White · Latte · Americano
from $6.00
Iced & Cold
Hibiscus Rose & Mango iced teas · Frappes · Smoothies
$6.00 – $8.12A few of our favorites
The kind of plates that make people text a friend mid-bite. Pulled straight from today's rail — served all day, every day.
Every room tells a story
The Parlorvelvet & damask
The Dining Roomtin ceiling & fireplace
The Porchbistro seating
The Backyardstring lights & stagePlus first dibs on event tickets, seasonal drinks & members-only coupons.
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395+ reviews
A hidden gem with a century of charm
A beloved coffeehouse operated out of a Victorian home in downtown Modesto — a true local icon.
Modesto BeeLocal PressStepping inside is like stepping into a time capsule that warmly greets you with century-old character and modern-day hospitality.
Visitor ReviewYelpA space to highlight local artists, creators and small-business owners — and a safe hangout for the city's youth.
Ruhi SheikhCo-Owner