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Are therapists generally very judgmental, narrow-minded people? We meet in a coffee shop and half the time he's not even paying attention. When he is, he makes snappy comments that are very insulting and degrading to me. Is this how therapy works because I always feel angry and upset at the end of the session.
Not normal. Look for another therapist. Not all therapists are like that. You may want to interview the potential therapists you want to possibly work with you first a bit on the phone before making the appointment. I've done that. I've asked them to explain their treatment philosophy. Also ask about their credentials. Do they have a Master's or a PhD? There are people who call themselves therapists or psychotherapists that have no credentials. That may help you choose someone more in line with what you need!
Don't show up to that guy anymore, and find another therapist: https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/?gclid=CjwKEAjwl4q-BRDtzJmSk-uGunkSJACmCOY-8SNMEU-EjZJD0VZHZfcaKOAnI7hRqejLHL4CGFydcRoCeZLw_wcB
Therapy is a good thing, but not every therapist will know how to do their job properly. So it's best to keep exploring until you find someone right for you.
I don't see how any useful therapy could take place in such a public place and I'm wondering what credentials this so-called "therapist" has that he doesn't even have appropriate premises for clients.
Judgmentalism and rudeness have no place whatsoever in therapy.
Wherever you found this charlatan, throw him back and find a real counsellor.