Las Vegas: The Human Bean Is Expanding, Here’s Where

What started as a tiny one-off drive thru location in Oregon is now a company caffeinating people across the country. Coffee franchise The Human Bean has now expanded in Las Vegas. One new location has already opened so far this year, making 10 total in Nevada now.

"The Human Bean believes in making even the smallest of exchanges memorable, kind, and sincere — and ensuring every customer has their day brightened for the better as they drive away," they explain. One of the things they are referencing when saying "smallest of exchanges" is the chocolate-covered espresso bean that sits atop each coffee cup that is served to their customers.

Sure, the clever coffee shop name of "The Human Bean" sounds delightful and engaging as a spot to grab your morning cup of joe. However, there is also a greater intent behind the name. Part of the company's mission is to consistently give back to the local communities and raise awareness on a wide range of issues. For example, certain organizations are selected yearly to receive $1 of each Human Bean drink purchased on a given day.

There are still three of these days ahead this year. They include a give back to St. Jude on June 21 and help fight hunger food drive on Aug. 16. An Earth Day collaboration was just completed last month.

Another big Human Bean Day is Coffee For A Cure on Friday, Oct. 18. To date, they have raised over $3.6 million in donations to help fund treatment, care, and research for breast cancer. On this date, 100% of sales go to this cause.

To start the year, Las Vegas residents were greeted by a new Human Bean drive-thru. This opened on January 9 at 8860 S. Durango Dr. They are open daily from 5 AM to 9 PM. You can read the story behind this new store here. Las Vegas also ended last year with a new Human Bean. This location is at 5600 W Charleston. The other Human Bean stores in Nevada are in:

This Human Bean coffee menu includes frozen favorites, fresh brewed coffee, and classic teas. Staying on trends, they also offer three different bobo drink options this spring for a limited time. Energy drinks also grace this menu as does "little bean" options such as hot chocolate, steamers, and Italian sodas.

Overall, The Human Bean says its mission is always to "inspire authentic human connections with a bean on top."

Sphere in Las Vegas is one of the coolest venues to open in decades. There truly hasn't been anything like it, especially when it comes to its many visual aspects.

To begin with, its sheer presence as a building just off the Vegas Strip is awe-inspiring. Your eyes are just drawn to it, regardless of what it projected on its external surface. Sphere's website notes the "Exosphere" features 580,000 sq feet of LEDs that are so bright they can be seen from space.

Its interior is also magical, and we don't just mean its spatial audio system. Sphere's website states, "Events at Sphere are immersive experiences that, depending on the event, may include elements such as seat haptics, movement sensations, flashing lights, intense lighting, visual effects, loud noises, and atmospheric simulations including fog, scent and wind."

In other words: There are seemingly few limits to what can be done with Sphere's remarkable technology.

After breaking ground in Sept. 2018, Sphere opened in Sept. 2023. U2, of course, was the first artist to perform a residency at the new Vegas venue, which cost $2.3 billion to build. In December 2023, The Hollywood Reporter noted the 17 shows U2 performed through Nov. 30 generated $30.7 million in revenue, which is an average of $1.8 million per show.

Additionally, Sphere has screened Darren Aronofsky's film Postcards From Earth. Through Nov. 30, the state-of-the-art venue has hosted 111 screenings of the film, which has resulted in $44.5 million in revenue. This averages to $400,000 per screening. Altogether, these two attractions have generated over $75 million in revenue for the new venue.

After U2 wraps their residency on March 2, Phish will be the next band to perform at The Sphere. Their show dates are currently April 18-21. After Phish, Dead & Company's "Dead Forever" residency will begin on May 16.

This all has us asking ourselves a very important question: Who should be next to occupy Sphere? After some thought, we think these five rock acts would make very interesting use of the unique space.

Gilmour doesn't perform much anymore, so having him do a Sphere residency would be really special. He undoubtedly has enough of a catalog to warrant such a grand venue. Also, you just know he could really bring an impressive visual experience, too. A Gilmour Sphere residency would continue to make the venue the most in-demand attraction in Vegas.

Let's just say it: Maynard James Keenan is a f---ing weirdo. (Yes, we do mean that in a positive way.) It would be fascinating to see how he would play to such a larger-than-life venue. As far as visuals go, their existing music videos could be projected on the massive screens, and it would be outstanding! The video for "Vicarious" alone would be trippy AF. Of course, Tool would likely create original visuals for the performance just because they could.

How do you make a larger-than-life rock figure even larger? Have them take on Sphere! If anyone could do it, it's obviously Sir Paul. Like with Gilmour, there's an ample catalog to play with. Plus, he'd be able to sell out countless nights at the venue. Nothing but wins all around for this one!

Giving Trent Reznor the kind of visual freedom Sphere could offer would be interesting, to say the least. It would just be fascinating to see what he would do with all of the technology. He would surely come up with a concept literally only he could dream up. Let's hope a NIN residency will eventually become a reality.

Remember how we noted Sphere is capable of "atmospheric simulations including fog, scent and wind"? Just imagine how Slipknot would utilize scent in a venue. Sure, there's a good chance it would be gross, but it's not like you'd want some earthy patchouli incense at a Slipknot show. Plus, their visuals are overwhelming at their shows already. Just think of what they would do with those screens!