Cobourg is one of those fast growing towns—in a couple of years it has gone from a sleepy village to bustling town. The Human Bean has been more than just a coffee shop in that time; it is the vanguard of vegetarian food, a stage for local artists, musicians and the meeting place for the writers and politicians. Now, with the influx of the big chains that inevitably comes with growth, the Human Bean feels that its storied place as the heart of Cobourg is under siege. Owners Sue and Dave turned to Restaurant Makeover to overhaul its look and uplift its menu so they can compete with the multinational corporations and their million dollar budgets. Can local design legend Robin DeGroot and one of the country’s top chefs Lynn Crawford do enough for the Human Bean so it can stay the heart of this town?