A great place to study, get some work done or quietly chat with your friends in a clean and modern setting while having some coffee and quiche! The Lost Bean has a very large seating area. The have a good amount of seating inside and then even more seating outside. There's an adjacent play area outside where your kids can dwindle their human batteries and let their energy out. The interior is modern, bright, and clean. They have coffee, tea and blended drinks but they also serve breakfast burritos, breakfast sandwiches, french toast, and oatmeal, along with sandwiches, wraps and salads for lunch. Iced Latte w/Rose Flavoring ($4.00 for 12 oz, $4.50 for 16 oz, add $.75 for flavor syrup) - I enjoyed my Iced Rose Latte with a couple of pumps of simple syrup. The beans don't jump out as much as some other coffee places that specialize in single origin drinks, but I didn't have any complaints with my drink. Even slow sipping it for 45 minutes, the drink still held up well. The rose flavor was medium, not bold. If you like a very strong rose presence, then have them add in an extra pump of flavoring. I might request that extra pump next time, or maybe go bold and try a Banana Latte. If I was local to the Woodbridge area, I would love just sitting here and contemplating with my introverted self. I'm curious to see if they have a drink that comes out a little bolder... Maybe a Cappuccino or a Matcha Latte? read more

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First time here - apparently I didn't get the memo that today clinic was closed (due to the holiday), so rather than drive back home, or work in a eerily quiet office - I hopped on Yelp to check out some nearby coffeehouses. Lost Bean was among the first three results which popped up - skipping over the two Starbucks that's closest to clinic. I decided to make the trek over here - which isn't that bad when it's 7ish am on a holiday morning - Irvine's crazy speed limits on their surface streets make navigation easy especially this early, when the streets are relatively empty. Lost Bean is located inside a shopping plaza, entrance is accessible once you walk into the plaza a bit - you won't be able to see the entrance from the parking lot. Cheerfully greeted as soon as I walked in - nice touch. The cafe was bright, warm, and inviting. There were plenty of seating - tables of varying sizes, which is great if you're with a group or by yourself. There's even a bar-like seating area which is their "Express Seating" - limiting the time you can sit there, which is ingenious since sometimes people come and camp out at cafes, effectively blocking out people that want to come in for a quick bite or pick-me-up, and want to enjoy their treat during their brief time there. After the disappointing "coffee" at Stacks Pancake House - where I went just a few moments ago for breakfast, just down the street - I wanted more legit coffee, but didn't feel like getting anything hot. So I peeked at their menu on Yelp, and decided I'd get something cold - ice or blended. The friendly barista suggested the Monkey Mocha - which I settled on. It's a blend of coffee, chocolate, and banana. It's pretty epic - every sip has been awesome. Definitely a different twist on the popular mocha/ice-blended drink. I really like the different touches they have that draw out their character - like their cute little drink sleeves. A lot of "independent" (non-Starbucks/non-chain) coffeehouses use generic sleeves, which make attempts to stand out like these Lost Bean sleeves even more awesome. Despite having a cold drink, I took one of their sleeves. There's a food menu, but luckily despite the mediocre coffee I had at Stacks, at least their food is amazing. I'll have to check out their food options here the next time I'm in the area. Bathrooms are clean - the cafe has two of it's own rather than make you use the shopping center's restrooms. Wifi is fast and stable, great place to study or work. Lots of ample parking spots. There's a lake nearby if you'd rather grab your drink and go for a stroll. read more

The Lost Bean - Blended Monkey Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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Great customer service. Has seating inside and outside, not a lot. Coffee is good has great taste And not sure what you want the barista are great at assisting read more

Vegan review: Met with a friend at this cute spot. It was my first time and I was elated they had oat milk available. The employees confirmed that the mochas used are dairy free, so I ordered a "zebra mocha with oat milk." Between the music and the general noise, when the cashier asked me "regular milk" I misheard "oat milk" and said yea instead of correcting him. When he took my friends order (who also said oat milk) the cashier once more asked "regular milk?" My friend said "no, oat milk". I realized that I answered wrong when he took my order, so I checked in as asked if my drink was oat milk and he looked at me annoyed and said "no". He clearly looked bothered and went to tell the barista to restart my order. I felt bad but I genuinely thought I communicated oat milk. I was hesitant to take my drink since I know how one disgruntled barista can make or break a drink. Thankfully my zebra mocha came out great with oat milk! Unfortunately, my friends latte was made with whole milk and instead of changing it, she just toughed it out. (She's lactose intolerant, not vegan). The location of the cafe is lovely as there is space to walk around outside and enjoy the view of the water. If I go back I will just repeat "oat milk" a million times to avoid future miscommunication. read more

REALLY slow service. Not sure if ordering ahead of time would have been any quicker. Prices are decent for the area/food.

Delicious drinks, clean space, and great service. Perfect spot for a quiet morning. Highly recommend checking it out!

Went here after a walk around the Woodbridge Lake. Went on a weekday so surprised to see the place packed. Ordered the wgg quesadilla, avocado toast and frittata , iced matcha latte and a hot matcha latte. I was very dissappointed with the frittataand avocado toast. The frittata was very dry and tasteless. The avocado toast was okay. Nothing great! The quesadilla was surprisingly good so were the matcha lattes. Will come bavk and try other items on menu next time. Service was good and place and bathrooms were clean. read more

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The lost bean is a super cute and comforting cafe to go to for study sessions or just catching up with friends. All the baristas and cashiers are super sweet and patient as well. We got a frittata and latte and both did their job but nothing I'd go out of my way to get. read more

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A cute location to grab a quick coffee or latte! When I came, it was towards early evening so the cafe was pretty empty and there were plenty of spots to sit and take pics of my iced rose latte with oat milk :) I'm not sure if the shop is low staffed or if it's because I came toward closing time, but there was one lady who was working as the cashier and barista. The latte was creamy, which is just how I like it, but I couldn't taste the rose at all, which made me wonder if she perhaps forgot to add the syrup? But I was also out of the cafe by the time I tasted it so I just accepted it as is. The service was great but I do believe it would've helped to have more people on staff to help with making drinks. As for studying, it seems like a nice location because the music is at a decent volume and there are plenty of outlets along the cushioned seats in the middle of the cafe. read more

The Lost Bean - Iced Rose Latte with Oat Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Love this coffee shop in Irvine! The coffee whether you get it iced or hot is very delicious! Great study spot and plenty of outdoor seating available! read more

The Lost Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Great coffee in a nice shopping center with lot of space for kiddos to run around . This place stays busy for good reason

Been here twice now. Avocado toast with egg and a drink. Service: super friendly and very informative. Food: not too shabby Drink: a little too sweet for me but still yummy Seating inside is "distanced" Seaton outdoor: plenty of seats shaded or sunny. Your choice Decora: certainly fits the look and feel Parking: more than you can fill 4/5 stars because there is Always room to make yourself better. The seating inside really needs limitations. Absolutely zero excuse for 3-4 people to occupy a 20 foot section for hours on end while sipping on a beverage. See ya soon because I am hungry. read more

Started to go to The Lost Bean more regularly the past couple months (~ once a week) and it's always generally great. The employees are nice and generally the service is quick. I generally go around 10 AM - 11 AM and I'm not sure if they're less staffed on Mondays, but it usually takes longer for me to get coffee on Mondays vs Fridays/the weekend. This past summer, they had a fruity (I think strawberry?) matcha that's pretty good for a coffee store. Besides that, I usually get the Blended Monkey Mocha (latte version has less of a banana taste) or a flavored latte. They have inside and outside seating, but generally it's pretty crowded with people studying or working. If you can't get a seat inside, there's plenty of seating and space outside. read more

Absolutely zero organization and abhorrent customer service with a complete disregard for the order in which drinks are ordered and prepared. A hot chocolate and matcha latte shouldn't take 30 mins to prepare. Honestly - get it together folks. Avoid unless you like to wait a ridiculous amount of time for a flippin' drink. read more

Great location and great ambiance. Just grabbed an iced latte and sat outside under the umbrella in padded chairs. They offer free WIFI and ice-cold water if you want to hang out there and do some work. read more

The Lost Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Coming to study? Came on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't crowded but definitely filled with people. There were about 3 small tables open so I snagged one. Some tables inside don't have an outlet nearby and the outside seatings didn't have any either. Most tables are small so I'd recommend this spot if you're coming alone to get some work done. The wifi seemed pretty decent. Can stream videos or do anything pretty much. Subtle music but the couple next to us were pretty loud. I'd bring my headphones/earphones. For coffee, I got the Lapaz, and it tasted more like milk than coffee. Free self-serve iced water and AC is nice. read more

The Lost Bean - Lapaz - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I placed a mini catering order for a small baby shower (8 people), and everyone RAVED about the quiche and French toast I ordered from the Lost Bean. So much so, they were googling if there was a location near them. I looked at the website a few weeks prior for info on catering but there was only an email address and no phone number to call. I wanted to talk to someone about the options, prices, etc., and ended up going into the Irvine location near me a few days before and ordering directly with them. It would be great if they had a phone number on the website for catering. When I went into the Irvine store the Tuesday before the Saturday baby shower (it was had to find time to make a visi), they couldn't give me a phone number for catering either. They took my number and said someone would call me the next day, but they never did. I called the Irvine store and ultimately placed the order with them and was able to pay over the phone and pickup on Saturday was smooth. They even helped me carry the food out to my car, which was much appreciated. Thank you guys! I ordered a whole quiche, but received individually packaged pieces (totaling a whole quiche). I wasn't told this would be the case. I asked about having the French toast pieces all in one container because I would be plating them together but they couldn't do that, so they knew. When I picked up they said they couldn't have had the quiche be hot if it was a whole pie; fair enough, but it would have been good to know when I placed the order. I would have picked earlier and put it in the oven. However, even with those little things, I couldn't be happier. Everything was hot and ready to go when I picked up. I transferred everything to baking sheets and kept it in the oven until we were ready to eat, and even though it was warming in the oven for 1.5 hours (we had a person show up an hour and a half late to the shower (?!)), it was still so good. I highly recommend ordering ahead of time for small parties and would do it again in a heartbeat. :). Farther ahead than I did, but they did a great job on short notice. Thank you guys for making our baby shower great. :) read more

I found myself at the Lost Bean. I recently hosted an event at a nearby business and grabbed a bite to eat at the Lost Bean prior. This little coffee shop sits at the entry of a very active courtyard. There's a large play area, picnic tables and beautiful views of the nearby lake. Since I arrived a bit later in the day I decided to forgo a coffee and instead ordered the Lavender Matcha Lemonade and a slice of the feta and asparagus quiche. The Matcha Lemonade is a bit more of an acquired taste, but if you like earthy matcha, you'll definitely be a fan. The quiche was warm and tasty, the perfect pre-event bite to eat. Pro tip: skip the line and order takeout or delivery from the Lost Bean on the Yelp app or their website! read more

I was attending an event next door but was early so I popped into the Lost Bean to check out the drink menu. It was late in the afternoon so I decided against coffee and opted for tea. They had tea fusions so I had to ask about them. It's essentially iced tea with lemonade and syrup. I decided on the white peach tea fusion. I asked for mine to be made with less syrup so it'd be less sweet. The fusion is $5 for the regular 16 oz size. I paid with my card but it looks like they take Apple pay too. My drink was made to order and it was nice and refreshing. I'm rarely in this shopping center but I used to live nearby so this is a nice addition to the neighborhood. If you're in the neighborhood and need some refreshment, check out the Lost Bean. read more

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Honestly was pretty disappointed in the Honey Matcha Refresher. There was no flavor in this drink, I thought there would be a honey flavor?? Just the tiniest drizzle of honey and zero sweetness; was the most bitter matcha I've ever had I'm sorry to say. But the staff was friendly and my kids loved the sprinkle cookie so that's why I'd give three stars instead of one. Would be willing to try again just definitely don't get the matcha lol. read more

The location is nice and has a good amount of study area for sets of two. The coffee was would. I enjoyed the iced caramel macchiato. The menu is huge. There was 2 bathroom and the workers were nice. There are a lot of kids around if you sit on the patio. Still would come back again. read more

The Lost Bean - Caramel Macchiato & Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

+ Parking: lot, plenty + Coffee, lattes, alternative milks available, menu with sweet/savory items if hungry, etc. + Perfect location for a meandering walk outside or sit by the water + Become "lost" & "...free yourself from a sense of obligation..." -love this *indoor seating can be sparse due to popularity at times (of course, take-out in this season of life) Overall, highly recommended. read more

Lost in love and I don't know much, was thinking aloud and fell out of touch. But now I'm back on my feet eager to have what I wanted. Ohhh where have you Bean all my life, you were lost and now I have found you. As I wrap my hands around your ceramic porcelain skin and put my lips on your rim, I won't let you go until I have every drop of you. I ordered the flat white and vanilla latte to go and I should've done the opposite but whatever. After that first sip the flavor and intensity of the espresso with the rich mouthfeel of dairy really came through. The job was definitely fulfilled brining the micro foam and steam milk together. My other order, the vanilla latte was a decent drink and I say that only because the vanilla flavor got lost somewhere. Where? Who knows but I couldn't fall in love with this one. The atmosphere is super chill and most of the customers there are into their work and deadlines. Besides the coffee drinks they have an assortment of pastries and munchies to pair up with your beverage. The service was just ok and nothing to look forward to but if you like the dry professor type that puts you to sleep well then it's for you. Isn't coffee supposed to make one more cheerful? Anywho, it's still a cool quite spot to hang out at with a nice view of the nearby lake. And that's my take on this brief delightful love affair. Peace out read more

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We got 3 different things and they were all great. The french toast, avo toast and bfast burrito. They also were kind enough to send two complimentary coffees with the order. Going back to this place again in the future for that Sunday grub. read more

Food was pretty good! Ordered the chicken bacon wrap. My favorite part of Lost Bean is that they offer organic coffee! Hard to find a coffee house that has that offering. Service was amazing! Sheanne was very informative and told me what their most popular for and assisted me ordering the perfect Americano ratio! She was very nice! Love the ambiance and the outdoor area too! Plenty of seating if you're okay being outside. Will be returning again! read more

Honestly, I contemplated visiting here again after I tried the iced coffee last week (they don't have regular cold brew) because it was sooo weak. The drink felt watered down and I wanted to write a 3 star review. However, I loved studying here last time because it was a good study environment so I decided to come here again! I asked the barista what would be best because I needed something stronger and she suggested getting the iced coffee with an added shot (the eye opener) and it was so much better! I really liked it actually. It definitely has a stronger (less watered down) taste and it does keep my eyes open! I also tried the bacon/rosemary muffin last time and it was really good too. This place is so great to study at! There are a lot of outlets spread out in the coffee shop. It does get a bit busy even on the weekdays but I love how much space and outlets they have. The parking is really good, especially on the weekdays. The baristas are so nice and helpful! I think it is less hectic in the afternoon and better to study at but not too bad in the mornings too! I would definitely come here again and would recommend this coffee shop to anyone who needs to get things done! read more

The Lost Bean - Eye Opener - iced coffee with an added shot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

10 minutes for a pastry should not be a thing. It was hard by the time I got it. watched everyone else's drinks be made and given everyone behind me got their drinks. Baristas just were looking at me like I was crazy . such a disappointment coffee shop employees ruined it for me. read more

I asked for a matcha and I got green milk . My drink did not have any flavor whatsoever. In a blind taste test, I would have guessed that I was drinking a plain old glass of milk. A $6:50 glass of milk, that is. I don't know how to make a matcha latte but I know that this isn't how. read more

For the last 2 times I have been Here there is no one taking the orders. Today, 6/19/24 at 3:30 There were 6 people in line and no one up front. Last time I was here, the same exact scenario, No one taking the orders. I waited over 6 minutes & then walked out. Went to the other tea place in the Woodbridge Village center. read more

The coffee is not bad, but I think the staff needs to put on a bigger smile. I had a café mocha that initially went there there wasn't no high hello welcome I wasn't even a smile however the coffee made up for it. read more

Ahh, I love The Lost Bean. Wonderful tea selection! Love getting a tea latte and then walking around the Woodbridge Lake. I THINK their tea is loose leaf -- I can't recall from the top of my head -- guess I'll have to come back again soon ;) 2021: 72/100 read more

Beyond just being yet another coffee shop, The Lost Bean is the missing piece that Woodbridge needed. The options extend beyond mere caffeinated drinks and their offerings include sandwiches, juices, wraps, burritos and even French toast and oatmeal. Every item is reasonably priced. The chalkboard menu gives it a cool aesthetic to the place and the whole place is littered with chairs and tables both indoors and outdoors, so not only are your options vast when it comes to eating, but also when it comes to seating. Highly recommended place. read more

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This place is good, and I prefer this place over Starbucks, but the mornings are the worst. They typically only have one barista and it takes forever for them to make the drinks. Tons of people waiting and you can't even order ahead. Easily 5 stars, but it's super inconvenient. If you have to be somewhere for work, you're totally screwed. Please add mobile ordering. read more

I went here yesterday for coffee & pastries with friends. The setting is great, especially with the play area outside for kids. Decor and ambience were very pleasant. The coffee and pastries were good; I was pleasantly surprised by the sprinkle cookie. The only drawback was that the service felt a little rushed and unfriendly. (We arrived well before 7pm, and I thought they were open till 8pm, so not sure what the rush was). read more

The Lost Bean - Person holding coffee cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I've come to this complex so many times over the years, but somehow I've never seen The Lost Bean till recently. Coincidentally, I've also been on a huge coffee kick and been trying out a ton of coffee shops in the OC area. The lost bean for sure is part of the top of my list of my fav coffee shops. It is such a cute coffee shop with tons of seats and wifi for those who want to study or work while there. I saw a couple of charging outlets inside as well. I ordered the caramel macchiato, my go to at pretty much any new place. The drink came out pretty quick and they were super aesthetic too! I got it half sweet and this was the perfect sweetness for me. Not sickening in terms of sweetness. The espresso itself also had a nice flavor and complemented everything well. read more

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The coffee was pretty good, it tasted almost perfectly extracted, more on the side of over extracted. The lavender syrup wasn't too strong in flavor or sweetness, it really balanced out the espresso. My rating is lower most mostly because of the food. For the cost of the food I I was expecting something with more flavor. Everything was extremely bland, even the made to order scrambled eggs. If I didn't have the condiments that they provided, Tapatio, it would've been even more disappointing. All the food was just extremely bland. The area is super cute and very kid friendly. There was plenty of parking in the morning. The staff wasn't rude, but they also were not welcoming. It seems like a couple of them were bickering between each other, which happens, but keep it in the kitchen where it's out of earshot from your customers. Would I come here again? Yes, but I wouldn't go out of my way for breakfast and coffee, possibly just coffee. read more

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Don't waste your time to go there because it is overrated and hyped Coffee Shop plus ZERO STAR rating. Line is not long for me but wait time is longer than I expected because he is the only 1 Barista making all of the drink. Drink tastes like water but cost more than rainbow. Cheapskate Cheapskate and Cheapskate plus Health hazardous 1. The process they have is totally inefficient because I had to wait more than 15 mins for my order but it only had 2 customers with 4 drinks ahead of me. 2. Matcha Latte - A. Low quality Matcha which has no Matcha taste all but it has crazy dark green pigment. B. Soy milk has no bean flavor and nutty texture, so I suspect that it was watered down for both my Iced and Hot Matcha Lattes to fill up the cup. C. I don't know why I only got 2/3 full for WATERED DOWN Iced Matcha Latte with paying a full price but it doesn't apply the same measure to Hot Matcha Latte. I believe the business owner owes me an explanation what is the definition when the menu states it is a 16, 20 or 25 oz drink but it doesn't honor what they state on the menu. XXX. It has good Customer Services but he has no basic hygiene awareness (HEALTH HAZARDOUS)as a food service provider when he didn't wear any masks and talked al lot while making a drink at his barista station. Nice Place to for 1st and last visit because I m not a happy camper. read more

The Lost Bean - This is what you should expect if you order a cold drink without ice. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

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First time trying this place as I like to support local businesses vs Starbucks. Placed a "to go" order via their website. My order was for a lavender honey latte and an americano at about 9:15am on a Thursday weekday (today). Arrived at about 9:20am. It was very loud, chaotic, and crowded with very little walking or standing space. Saw a small table by the checkout line with a sign for for "delivery" (Uber Eats, DoorDash, etc) with 2 drinks. Since my order was "to go", I patiently waited for my order, knowing the lone barista was very busy. The female barista kept placing finished drinks on the counter with no customer names or the name of the drinks. I grabbed one drink that looked like it may have been a latte, thinking it was mine, but another customer said it was her drink. Oops, sorry! Waited another 5 min. I grabbed another drink that again looked like it was my latte and found out it was a male customer's order. I apologized to him and said, "I guess this is your order." He yelled at the barista to "keep it" and stormed out without his coffee. Other customers were getting upset by having to go up to the counter, picking up cups, and asking if a drink was their order. Nope. Someone else's order. The barista was getting frustrated and said to all the waiting customers. "What do you want me to do???" I continued to wait and finally asked where my order was as it has now been 30min since I had placed it online and 25min waiting inside. I was told it had been waiting for me on the table with the sign that said they were for "deliveries." I grabbed my 2 drinks and 2 pastries purchased, went outside and right as I opened the door, the americano slipped and dumped right outside their door. By this time I was done with the chaos inside and didn't want to wait another 15-20min for a replacement. I then went to my Starbuck's app and ordered an americano. Came into the nearby Starbuck's, the barista stated my name and what I had ordered. Great! The lavender honey latte I ordered here was cold by the time I drank it and I couldn't taste any lavender nor honey. I know this is a local coffee shop but a few suggestions: 1) Have a sign by the table that indicates "deliveries" AND "to go." 2) Place names on the cups so people know it is their order (vs picking up another customer's order). 3) Place the name of the drink on each cup. Starbuck's has had this above order process in place for many years and it works smoothly. I so wanted to support this coffee shop as I live very close by, but based on my 1st experience here, I will continue take my business to Starbucks. I sincerely hope this shop can improve their ordering process. read more

Great coffee spot nicely located in the Woodbridge center. On weekends it can get packed here esp with arts market and what not going on or simply family taking their kiddos out. There's a small nice playground right outside with plenty of seating. Their La Paz coffee is good as well as their matcha lattes. They also offer food items to snack on. Lots of tables with adequate outlets for laptop use. Overall highly recommend grabbing a drink here and stroll around the lake across the street read more

I usually don't leave reviews, but damn what a disappointing experience. It was my first time (And probably my last) trying this place out as I needed a quick pick-up-me before heading to work. Anyways, when I entered there were two young ladies working at the time and both were just chatting about non-work related stuff. One of them acknowledged me and said that they will be right with me, but then they proceeded to just talk and not take my order. Then a moment later, another customer walks in and then that's when one of the workers decided to take my order after saying, "Just let me know when you're ready to order". For a second there I was saying in my head, "What the heck?". I ordered an iced matcha latte and the lady that was working on my order was so slow at making it. I was pretty grossed out because as I watched her make my drink, she kept scratching her nose and fixing her eyelashes. I really wanted to walk up to her and tell her that what she's doing is disgusting and unprofessional but I didn't want to be delayed any more than it already has. I got my drink and I kid you not, it was probably one of the worst matcha lattes that I've ever had. It tasted watered down and I barely could taste any matcha. I ended up not even finishing half of it. I think they need to be trained better with their drink making and etiquette when handling food/drinks. read more