5 Stars - A Hidden Gem Worth Finding! I stumbled upon this cozy little coffee shop totally by accident--I was just in the plaza to get my nails done and noticed this tucked-away spot next door. What a find! It's definitely a hole-in-the-wall kind of place, but in the best way possible: charming, welcoming, and full of good vibes. Huge shoutout to Shanda, my new favorite barista! She is just the sweetest--inside and out. I wasn't quite sure what to order, since I didn't want something too dark or too sweet, and she absolutely nailed it. I still don't know exactly what she made me, but I'm calling it The Shanda Special from now on. It has oat milk, is the shop's #2 best seller, and it's honestly perfect--smooth, balanced, and just what I didn't know I needed. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. You'll leave with a great drink and an even better mood! read more

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

Ordered flat white (coffee was bit strong, and foam was bit too thick). Young man working the counter was sweet. read more

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

I frequent the Tustin location and love it there, but am always let down at this location. Service always seems to be lacking. Today I had a nearby apt and was excited to grab a coffee and their chocolate zucchini bread. Despite being only one of two in line, the server seemed like I was a bother. After asking the same question 3 times (how much sweetener is in X drink), and getting increasingly snarky replies... not even close to the right answer, not trying to understand my question- I gave up and said nevermind and walked out. Guess I'll have to go to Tustin to get my order read more

Ordered an ice latte with whole milk. Like the other Lost Bean locations, this one offers WiFi and ample seating (inside and outside) for those who like to study or hang out. While the staff are kind and the place offers a great study spot, the latte fell short. If you prefer a strong latte, I would see if it's possible to add another shot of espresso as mines tasted watery. read more

La Paz was a little lukewarm pretty much right when I received it. Nice brown sugar flavor but nothing much outside of that. The caramel Macchiato was also nice just nothing special. read more

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The coffee is acceptable, the service isn't rude, and the drinks are not slow... but nothing is particularly exceptional except (it seems) that they're always busy all times of the day. It feels like a cross between your local cafe and a chain. read more

A solid, roomy, minimalistic productivity spot with free working wifi. We visited the location on Monday at 4 PM and there was plenty of seating left. The cafe has two spacious floors with tables spread out. There are bathrooms located upstairs and downstairs. They have 3 study rooms available on a first come, first serve basis. There are charging ports available. We ordered the seasonal pumpkin chai latte ($6). It was alright but could've used more flavor to stand out. For food, we had the classic burrito ($13) and bacon burrito ($14). Both were decent, but a bit pricey for what you get. Parking is mostly street parking. We parked at a garage for free, a 10 minute walk away from the cafe. read more

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Coffee and other drinks are great. Staff are very friendly and service minded. Highly recommend

The inside of the cafe has air conditioners and is clean. The workers are patient and respectful. The food is really good and I am glad this cafe is nearby. What I ate here: Zucchini chocolate bread - 8/10 - the bread is moist and chocolatey and not too sweet. But I wonder why my fingers get greasy. Sprinkled cookie- 10/10 - This tastes like a less artificial version of birthday cake and the cookie is crumbly and good with cold brew. Blueberry scone - 10/10 - it's not too sweet and crumbly and fluffy. I will come back. read more

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Best coffee shop in Irvine without a doubt. Fantastic seating. Epic staff. Seriously recommended.

I'm so sad I didn't take any pictures. My friend recommended we hang out here to catch up and I thought it would only be coffee. They also have some small snacks and lunches along with teas to order. There's a lovely small seating area outside that is only accessible by walking through the store. Otherwise service is quick with the drinks and I didn't experience any issues. read more

Amazing coffee shop with delicious sandwiches. There is seating available both inside and outside. Directly outside the gate of their seating area is a small play area for kids, which makes this an excellent stop for parents. There is also a large patch of astroturf with lots of shade from the beautiful trees nearby and benches that overlook the lake to enjoy your coffee with a view. Several people took to laying out blankets and enjoying a picnic, ourselves included. While I was here, I had a cappuccino and tested out two of their fresh juices. These were incredibly good and I would highly recommend having one. (Just keep in mind the fresh juice is only available before 2 pm.) We ordered their Grilled Chicken sandwich with a Parmesan aioli for lunch. This was wonderful and I will certainly be back whenever I fly into town. read more

The Lost Bean - Grilled Chicken Sandwich & Large Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

Ok first of all, if you're not from around here, you will definitely have a mission with this Lost Bean as it is tucked away in the plaza. Once you do find it, you will find yourself inside a busy but inviting coffee spot, I ordered a caramel macchiato and was very happy with it! There is plenty of parking at the plaza and nice outside tables if you want to read or hang while you have your coffee. read more

Rating this as 3.5 stars! I mainly go here for the vibes since they stay open until 7pm, have a good amount of indoor seating with access to outlets and free wifi (lots more outside), and a cozy playlist! Coffee is decent and fairly priced. Lots of parking. read more

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

Part of the Woodbridge shopping center. Indoor and outdoor covered seating. Order at the register and they call your name when ready. Fast and friendly service in a casual atmosphere. It's also right up against the open common area of the center, which has fun stuff for kids to play on, if you've got kids. We got two coffees and a cookie for just over $15 with tax and a small tip included as of Nov 2024. Not bad for this day and age. Everything was great! read more

If you're looking for a quick drink spot that isn't one of the big corps, you'll definitely want to pop in here. It was a hot day and I wasn't feeling coffee so I grabbed their green goddess juice. The cashier at the front was super sweet and friendly and the ordering process was super easy. My drink came out in about 5 minutes. The juice itself was alright. I think personally, I prefer a colder drink so the juice for me was a little underwhelming. The coffee shop itself is loud and quite bustling so it wouldn't be a great place to work, but definitely good for catching up or maybe a coffee chat. I do really love that the area they're in because there's plenty of outdoor seating space with free wifi! read more

This place seems like a cozy place to have coffee and chat with friends, but I usually come here to pick up a drink or bagel to take to go. Service is pretty good! Their cheese bagels are very delicious, but it took over 20 minutes to heat it up once. read more

The coffee is amazing any drink you'll get tastes wonderful. The environment is disgusting. It is dirty in there. I don't know when the last time you guys had a deep clean, or the last time you took a mop to the floors. Dirt and grime and coffee and bugs. If this is what you allow your customers to see and sit in what does your back kitchen look like? What do your appliances look like? do you even have employees following cleanliness and safety protocols? That is my biggest gripe with this place. The location in Tustin does not look anything like this it's clean. read more

One of my favorite coffee shops in Irvine. Since the city has a Starbucks in almost every block, it's nice to see a small business do coffee right. Every fall, I look forward to their pumpkin latte bc they use real pumpkin! And this location is the perfect place to hang if you have kids. Has a great park right out front. Also, grab a scone, they are delish! read more

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

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Servers Olivia and Nani were so nice! Food was great. 5/5. Great vibe in the place. Almost any dish can be made vegetarian by request. read more

The Lost Bean - Breakfast sandwich made vegetarian by asking to take the meat out. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I love the Lost Bean in Tustin. At the Irvine location the counter workers on a Saturday morning seemed too preoccupied talking to each other to recognize me standing there wanting to order coffee. Otherwise, the coffee and burrito was great. Getting a refill of drip coffee was more frustrating than the initial order. You have to wait in the full line just to get a refill. It took five or more minutes of waiting through people figuring out what they want to order with somewhat slow (inexperienced?) order takers while my friend hung out on the patio. It felt like a privilege to pay 75 cents or a dollar for the refill. Good location, nice atmosphere, good food and coffee, but I the ordering could flow a bit better. When we are pay $20 for burrito and coffee shops need to get the basics right. read more

I love coming to The Lost Bean to either study or grab a drink with friends. The interior is beautiful and cozy - everything you'd want in a cafe. The service is always quick and friendly. I was decently impressed with the grilled chicken sandwich. The sandwich was full of flavor and had a nice grill on it. The serving size was big and I was even able to take half of my sandwich home! For what I paid, the sandwich was well worth-it! On the other hand, the iced vanilla matcha latte tasted watered down with little matcha flavor. For the most part, The Lost Bean is mildly quiet and the music playing isn't too loud. I'd recommend coming here if you need to get work done or study. The Lost Bean is pretty spacious, with outdoor seating as well! Parking: Ample parking in the plaza. read more

The Lost Bean - Burrata Toast (top) Grilled Chicken Sandwich (bottom) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

40min for a brewed black coffee? And it was pretty busy for a Friday morning with a bunch of students hunched over laptops studying intensely headphones and all. The bar was disorganized with orders being called out but no one picking up. The space around the bar was also really crowded so it was hard to just find a spot to wait around without feeling like you're getting in anyone's way. I ordered the chai which was on the sweet side. I prefer spicier chai. It was just ok. They also charge over $1 for alternative milk options. As for the homemade frittata, I also thought it was packed with veggies and eggs which was good but lacked flavor. I felt like it needed salt. I don't think I would come back unless it was one of the few places left with a spot to hang out. read more

I love this place. The coffee is amazing. I like the atmosphere and the customer service is great. Plus it's wonderful for families and kids and looking forward to going there again. read more

Coffee was delicious and so was their oatmeal!! I have had oatmeal from a few other local coffee shops and this one is by far the best. Prices of food are similar to those in the area ( so you're looking at $12+ for burritos, sandwiches, etc) the cappuccino was super yummy and creamy. Highly recommend! Plus the ambiance is clean and comfortable. The service was top notch! read more

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Spilled coffee all over myself and they made me a new one. Very friendly sweet staff. Great vibes for studying, working, and an outside patio for hanging out. read more

I ordered the monkey mocha and I was very disappointed I paid $7.50 for some flavorless drink. Tasted bitter and very watery. The barista tried to correct it by adding more milk and mocha but did not improve the taste. Ended up throwing it away, I do not recommend this place. read more

Darn did it again. I forgot to bring my own coffee and had to buy one here. Forgot about the 10 minute wait. (One person in line). Guess that's because I ordered a blended drink? It has crunchy things in it so it wasn't well blended anyway. read more

The Lost Bean was recommended by my cousin who also lives in Irvine. I am so grateful that this cafe is so close because I immediately fell in love. It is located in the Woodbridge Village with plenty of parking all around. Keep in mind there are two parking areas that access this plaza. The Woodbridge Village offers plenty of outdoor seating and an outdoor kids area to enjoy. I love walking into a place that's filled with people who are either sitting comfortably with their laptops, chatting it up with company or sitting solo enjoying their meals and drinks. This cafe is definitely welcoming. Love the vibes! It has so much to offer to get "lost" and I can see myself easily doing that here. I ordered an OJ for my son and the Monkey Mocha for myself and a chocolate chip walnut cookie to go. Servers had an awesome sweet and helpful attitude! Drinks were amazing and I'd definitely come back to enjoy their other coffees and enjoy their aesthetics as well! read more

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I LOVE your coffee Shop name, and I am praising to ALL hard working staff for their professionalism and comforting matters. I really enjoyed going to your coffee establishment. How did you ever get that unique name, "The Lost Bean." I like looking at the Artistic coffee cups, extremely creative. My ordered Lattes are always tasty and so lovely. Thank you very very much. See you soon... read more

One of my all-time favorite places to study in Orange County, however, it seems to get busier every time I go. The coffee is great, there is a huge selection of food to choose from - from Chia seed, pudding, yogurt parfaits, pastries, and a hot menu, including breakfast burritos, French toast, etc. - there is some thing for everyone. Today I got that honey vanilla lavender latte with oat milk. I would also recommend the Matcha latte or the tea infusion. I usually don't have any issues finding seating inside, but there is also plenty of outdoor seating, and it neighbors, a big outdoor plaza with even more seating. The best part is, it is right across the street from the lake so you can go on a stroll while sipping on your coffee! read more

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

The sugar-free vanilla latte has nice aroma and good flavor. Great value ($5) but no latte art. Staff were friendly and helpful with recommendation. Ambiance is comfortable and has nice relaxing, local vibe with hip hop music in the background. Great place to enjoy hot coffee while browsing your laptop. read more

The Lost Bean - Sugar-free vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I ordered a matcha latte! I wish milk substitution didn't cost extra, but otherwise the latte was nice and not too sweet, which I enjoy. They have a nice selection of quiches as well. Cashier/barista was friendly! Indoors, nearly all customers were working on their laptops. Outdoor seating is more suitable if you want to chat with friends, although some of the tables were dirty. Overall, I recommend for people looking to focus on their work and enjoy a coffee! read more

Service was good Coffee was good they had no sugar free vanilla, no cold foam( well only strawberry) Ambiance: quiet , not enough seating. Also a bit confusing, as it's attached to a wine bar next door. read more

This cafe is amazing! The quality is the lattes is superb. I ordered a lavender latte with oat milk with a banana chocolate chip muffin. My friend ordered a rose decaf latte and a blueberry scone. Both were delish!!!! I will definitely be coming back here. My oat milk was steamed to perfection and had the right amount of froth and airiness. read more

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This is one of the best coffee shops in town. It's a great place to work, study, and hang out, with a decent amount of indoor and outdoor tables. Serviceable Wi-Fi as well. Their coffee is reliable, and they have a limited food menu. Lots of UCI, IVC, and Concordia students around. It's located in a very nice shopping plaza (very Irvine, if you know what I mean) with a big parking lot. Even some dedicated motorcycle parking for us riders. Not too far from some manicured green spaces if you want to get in a run before grabbing your morning coffee. read more

Cute little coffee shop in a super cool plaza that has a movie theater, bunch of food spots, and a great view of the river! They stop serving food and juices at 2 pm so be aware! We came to the coffee shop to work and eat but was informed it was only until 2 pm. I got a hot chocolate which was alright - nothing special. The workers were nice. The only downside was it was freezing in the coffee shop and we weren't the only ones that felt that. When I told the workers, they said it was hot.. probably because they were moving around the entire time. But when it's 68 degrees outside, you shouldn't have AC blasting. read more

I heard about this new coffee shop in Irvine, but maybe it's not so new. It's in Woodbridge near where Barnes and Nobles and Ruby's. The shop is small, but nicely set up with some great snacks and sandwiches. The best thing about this place is their coffee. The cold brew is excellent. Staff was friendly. I'd like to spend more time there. read more

The Lost Bean - Very delicious cold brew. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Irvine, California

I've always come across this business on Yelp and I finally got a chance to check it out! The atmosphere is great for those looking to study or work- it was pretty packed when I came at 9 am. Their menu is extensive- many drinks, treats, and breakfast dishes to try. I ordered an Iced Caramel Macchiato and it was pretty standard. Nothing special, however, the previous reviews still stand true that their customer service is just okay. read more

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I asked for chicken sandwich without bacon in it. I received it with a lot of bacon and also with a complimentary hair in it. I got a vanilla latte which was ok. I went many times to the place and the quality of the coffee is good. I feel that the location is great but hope the service improves. read more

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

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