Overrated prices. I wish I could say it was worth it but I have been disappointed more than once at this local place. Recently went in purchased a 12oz can of Kombucha that came out to be over $5!!!! And asked for a cup of ice to ensure the drink was cold. They would not give me a cup that would fit all the drink in it!! Only a 6oz plastic dixie cup. Very stingy not allowing a customer to have a proper cup with purchase. Sometimes it's the small things that add up over each visit- sad to say they've disappointed too many times in a row. read more

This is my go-to coffee place in Irvine. It's a local chain. I don't normally dine in, I usually pick up a flavored latte and call it a day. I normally order a rose or lavender flavored latte either hot or iced. It's very tasty and comforting. The menu is pretty huge and had something for every taste bud. The staff is friendly and kind. The vibe of this location is mostly college students on laptops. It can feel pretty busy but worth a visit for any coffee lover in Irvine. read more

The sausage was bland with no salt and very tough. The egg was dry and tasteless. The hash browns were greasy yet flavorless, and even the bread was stale and poor quality. expensive but sooooo bed read more

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

I've come to The Lost Bean many times, it's one of my favorite spots, especially for a quick breakfast. The food is great, and while it gets packed on the weekends, I love coming early when it's still quiet and peaceful. Today, I stopped by during a walk with my mom and dog, and we were helped by Shonda, who was working hard setting up for the day. She was super friendly and even brought out a pup cup for my dog, which was such a sweet touch. The outdoor seating is peaceful and relaxing, I'll definitely be back again soon! read more

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

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

Cold brew out of stock because of a broken machine. Waste of time, ended up going to Roosevelt instead

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

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

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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4.5 stars. We have the best blended coffee drinks in the area and I think a big reason is because they put full coffee beans in the blender which makes the consistency so much better than other places. Love it read more

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

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

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

We waited 40 minutes for our food just to find out they never sent the order to the kitchen. Once they finally did, they told me they'd give me one of my items for free to make up for the lost time. I trusted this, but I just checked my statements today and never received my refund. Very disappointed as I liked this place and the food & coffee is good, but I can't trust their service. In hindsight, their smiles felt fake. read more

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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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

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

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

Really good coffee , nice but slow service , and they have private office space you can rent, very cute

Came here alone during midterm week to study at a new cafe, and I usually always get a matcha latte. I understand that usually coffee shops specialize in coffee and not non-coffee drinks, but I was super disappointed with the matcha latte I recieved. The color of the matcha itself was beautiful however you can see in the pictures that it just was not blended together at all. Any sip I would take would be tiny balls of bitter matcha powder, and even though I had bought syrup as well, there was little to none sweetness. I even went home early from studying to try and use my frother to mix it further, but it was no use when it wasn't mixed correctly in the first place. Perhaps it was just a fluke this one time, but honestly wouldn't risk going back another time when there's other study cafes available. read more

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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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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

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 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

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

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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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