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|type = Coffee house |
|type = Coffee house |
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|games = [[GTA IV]]<br>[[GTA Chinatown Wars]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto V]] |
|games = [[GTA IV]]<br>[[GTA Chinatown Wars]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto V]] |
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|locations = |name = The Bean Machine |
|locations = |name = The Bean Machine |
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|image = TheBeanMachine-GTA4-logo.png |
|image = TheBeanMachine-GTA4-logo.png |
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| + | |taglines = "''Tastes like fuel. Kicks like a mule.''" |
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|bawsaq = {{BAWSAQ/Slider}} '''BEN''' |
|bawsaq = {{BAWSAQ/Slider}} '''BEN''' |
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| + | {{Quote|Coffe house chain taking over the world one Tiramisu Gunkaccino at a time.| Description at [[Liberty City National Exchange|LCN.com]].}} |
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| − | '''The Bean Machine''' is a coffeehouse chain from ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]], [[GTA Chinatown Wars]] and [[Grand Theft Auto V]].'' |
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| + | '''The Bean Machine''' is a coffeehouse chain corporation. The player can buy stocks from them in the [[Lcn-exchange.com]] website in [[GTA V]]. |
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== Description == |
== Description == |
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The Bean Machine replaces [[Tarbrush Café]] from [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] and is a spoof of chains such as [[wp:Starbucks|Starbucks]] and [[wp:The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf|Coffee Bean]]. |
The Bean Machine replaces [[Tarbrush Café]] from [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] and is a spoof of chains such as [[wp:Starbucks|Starbucks]] and [[wp:The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf|Coffee Bean]]. |
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| − | Despite its numerous stores throughout [[Liberty City (HD Universe)|Liberty City]] and [[Los Santos (HD Universe)|Los Santos]], the player cannot visit any location. Its advert can be regularly seen on TV and heard on the radio. The chain's slogan (as seen on its [[Beanmachinecoffee.com|website]]) is "Tastes like fuel, kicks like a mule". The Bean Machine is most likely the place to find businessmen and women loading up on overpriced lattes before they head out to work. |
+ | Despite its numerous stores throughout [[Liberty City (HD Universe)|Liberty City]] and [[Los Santos (HD Universe)|Los Santos]], the player cannot visit any location. Its advert can be regularly seen on [[TV]] and heard on the radio. The chain's slogan (as seen on its [[Beanmachinecoffee.com|website]]) is "Tastes like fuel, kicks like a mule". The Bean Machine is most likely the place to find businessmen and women loading up on overpriced lattes before they head out to work. It is referenced in the mission "[[Reuniting the Family]]". |
==Locations== |
==Locations== |
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| − | GTA V |
+ | ;GTA V |
| − | *[[Boulevard Del Perro]], [[Del Perro]] |
+ | *[[Boulevard Del Perro]], [[Del Perro Plaza]], [[Del Perro]] |
| + | *[[South Mo Milton Drive]], West Winewood |
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| − | *[[Little Seoul]] |
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| + | *[[Strangeways Drive]] and [[Eclipse Boulevard]], [[West Vinewood]] |
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| − | *[[Morningwood]] |
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| + | *[[Heritage Way]], [[Rockford Hills]] |
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| + | *[[Calais Avenue]], [[Korean Plaza]], [[Little Seoul]] |
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| + | *[[Magellan Avenue]], [[Vespucci]] |
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| + | *[[Mirror Park]] |
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| + | *[[Morningwood Boulevard]], [[Morningwood]] |
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| + | *[[Movie Star Way]], Little Seoul |
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| + | *[[Peaceful Street]], [[Pillbox Hill]] |
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| + | *[[Pleasure Pier]], [[Del Perro Pier]] |
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*[[Simmet Alley]], [[Textile City]] |
*[[Simmet Alley]], [[Textile City]] |
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| + | *[[Atlee Street]], [[Mission Row]] |
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| − | *[[Vinewood (HD Universe)|Vinewood]] |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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<gallery> |
<gallery> |
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BeanMachineRestaurant-GTAIV.png|A Bean Machine cafe. |
BeanMachineRestaurant-GTAIV.png|A Bean Machine cafe. |
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| − | BeanMachine-GTA4-StarJunction.jpg|The Bean Machine |
+ | BeanMachine-GTA4-StarJunction.jpg|The Bean Machine at the [[Columbus Center]], GTA IV. |
| − | EFLC_2011-12-30_10-29-37-73.jpg|Another Bean Machine cafe |
+ | EFLC_2011-12-30_10-29-37-73.jpg|Another Bean Machine cafe in [[Star Junction]]. |
| − | EFLC_2012-03-03_17-40-46-66.jpg|Bean Machine's rotating cup |
+ | EFLC_2012-03-03_17-40-46-66.jpg|Bean Machine's rotating cup in Star Junction. |
| − | BeanMachine-GTAV.png|A Bean Machine machine in a convenience store. |
+ | BeanMachine-GTAV.png|A Bean Machine machine in a [[Limited Service|convenience store]]. |
| + | BeanMachineMachine-GTAV.jpg|The menu of a Bean Machine machine in the enhanced version. |
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Manhunt2-beanmachine.png|Manhunt 2 rendition of a Bean Machine cup. |
Manhunt2-beanmachine.png|Manhunt 2 rendition of a Bean Machine cup. |
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BeanMachineKaytonTw-GTAV.jpg|Bean Machine café in [[Little Seoul]], [[Los Santos (HD Universe)|Los Santos]] ([[GTA V]]). |
BeanMachineKaytonTw-GTAV.jpg|Bean Machine café in [[Little Seoul]], [[Los Santos (HD Universe)|Los Santos]] ([[GTA V]]). |
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BeanMachineMorningwood-GTAV.jpg|Bean Machine in [[Morningwood]]. |
BeanMachineMorningwood-GTAV.jpg|Bean Machine in [[Morningwood]]. |
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| − | SimmetAlley2LS-GTAV.jpg|Bean Machine at the [[Simmet Alley]] |
+ | SimmetAlley2LS-GTAV.jpg|Bean Machine at the [[Simmet Alley]] in [[Textile City]]. |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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*The beverage named 'High Noon' could be a reference to the [[High Noon|mission of the same name]] from [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. |
*The beverage named 'High Noon' could be a reference to the [[High Noon|mission of the same name]] from [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. |
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*The beverage named "Speedball" could be a reference to the drug of the same name. |
*The beverage named "Speedball" could be a reference to the drug of the same name. |
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| − | *The design and coloration of the logo bears a striking resemblance to real life UK-based coffee retailer [[wp:Costa Coffee|Costa Coffee]], which is rarely seen in the US. |
+ | *The design and coloration of the logo bears a striking resemblance to real life [[United Kingdom|UK]]-based coffee retailer [[wp:Costa Coffee|Costa Coffee]], which is rarely seen in the [[United States|US]]. |
*The brand is also featured in [[Rockstar Games|Rockstar]]'s [[Manhunt]]. |
*The brand is also featured in [[Rockstar Games|Rockstar]]'s [[Manhunt]]. |
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*The coffee bean in the logo resembles a vagina, an example of Rockstar's sexual humor. Despite this, the company's name itself is one of the few instances of non-sexual humor in the series. |
*The coffee bean in the logo resembles a vagina, an example of Rockstar's sexual humor. Despite this, the company's name itself is one of the few instances of non-sexual humor in the series. |
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| − | **"Bean Machine" is a derogatory term in parts of Texas for heavily customized trucks and SUVs that are gaudy and/or poorly built and are generally believed or implied to be driven by Hispanic immigrants. |
+ | **"Bean Machine" is a derogatory term in parts of [[wp:Texas|Texas]] for heavily customized trucks and SUVs that are gaudy and/or poorly built and are generally believed or implied to be driven by Hispanic immigrants. |
| + | **The name might also be a reference to the term "mean machine". |
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*It is stated in GTA V that Bean Machine is a popular destination for hipsters. This is a reference to how Starbucks in real life often caters to hipsters. |
*It is stated in GTA V that Bean Machine is a popular destination for hipsters. This is a reference to how Starbucks in real life often caters to hipsters. |
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+ | ==See Also== |
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+ | *[[Tarbrush Café]], the predecessor to The Bean Machine. |
| − | ==External |
+ | ==External Links== |
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+ | *[http://www.rockstargames.com/IV/#?page=beanMachine&content=interactive0 Bean Machine on the official GTA IV website] |
| + | ==Navigation== |
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{{Restaurants}} |
{{Restaurants}} |
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[[Category:Corporations]] |
[[Category:Corporations]] |
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[[Category:Restaurants]] |
[[Category:Restaurants]] |
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Revision as of 14:30, 21 December 2014
“
Coffe house chain taking over the world one Tiramisu Gunkaccino at a time.
”
— Description at LCN.com.
The Bean Machine is a coffeehouse chain corporation. The player can buy stocks from them in the Lcn-exchange.com website in GTA V.
Description
The Bean Machine replaces Tarbrush Café from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and is a spoof of chains such as Starbucks and Coffee Bean.
Despite its numerous stores throughout Liberty City and Los Santos, the player cannot visit any location. Its advert can be regularly seen on TV and heard on the radio. The chain's slogan (as seen on its website) is "Tastes like fuel, kicks like a mule". The Bean Machine is most likely the place to find businessmen and women loading up on overpriced lattes before they head out to work. It is referenced in the mission "Reuniting the Family".
Locations
- GTA V
- Boulevard Del Perro, Del Perro Plaza, Del Perro
- South Mo Milton Drive, West Winewood
- Strangeways Drive and Eclipse Boulevard, West Vinewood
- Heritage Way, Rockford Hills
- Calais Avenue, Korean Plaza, Little Seoul
- Magellan Avenue, Vespucci
- Mirror Park
- Morningwood Boulevard, Morningwood
- Movie Star Way, Little Seoul
- Peaceful Street, Pillbox Hill
- Pleasure Pier, Del Perro Pier
- Simmet Alley, Textile City
- Atlee Street, Mission Row
Gallery
A Bean Machine cafe.
The Bean Machine at the Columbus Center, GTA IV.
Another Bean Machine cafe in Star Junction.
Bean Machine's rotating cup in Star Junction.
A Bean Machine machine in a convenience store.
The menu of a Bean Machine machine in the enhanced version.
Manhunt 2 rendition of a Bean Machine cup.
Bean Machine in Morningwood.
Bean Machine at the Simmet Alley in Textile City.
Beverages
The High Noon
The Eco-Ffee
The Speedball
The Gunkacchino
The Bratte
The Flusher
The Caffeagra
The Big Fruit
Trivia
- The beverage named 'High Noon' could be a reference to the mission of the same name from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
- The beverage named "Speedball" could be a reference to the drug of the same name.
- The design and coloration of the logo bears a striking resemblance to real life UK-based coffee retailer Costa Coffee, which is rarely seen in the US.
- The brand is also featured in Rockstar's Manhunt.
- The coffee bean in the logo resembles a vagina, an example of Rockstar's sexual humor. Despite this, the company's name itself is one of the few instances of non-sexual humor in the series.
- "Bean Machine" is a derogatory term in parts of Texas for heavily customized trucks and SUVs that are gaudy and/or poorly built and are generally believed or implied to be driven by Hispanic immigrants.
- The name might also be a reference to the term "mean machine".
- It is stated in GTA V that Bean Machine is a popular destination for hipsters. This is a reference to how Starbucks in real life often caters to hipsters.
See Also
- Tarbrush Café, the predecessor to The Bean Machine.