only a few steps away from the beach this is prob one of my fav cutest coastal vibe cafe i've been to at laguna!! got the drinks and they were so yummy! they're known for their cold brews but i also do like how they use ceremonial grade matcha. i like how their drinks weren't tooo sweet but they were also strong in flavor red bean mochi waffles were so good too!! rly liked the texture read more

The Spicy Bean Lab is such a hidden gem in Laguna Beach! It's a small, family owned coffee shop with a cozy atmosphere and friendly service that makes you feel right at home. We tried the Spanish latte and the butterscotch latte, and both were smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced without being overly sweet. We also ordered the cinnamon roll, which was served warm and was the perfect pairing with our coffee. One of the best parts is the location. Coffee really is better by the beach, and this shop is just across the street from the beach, making it the perfect stop before or after a walk along the coast. If you're looking to support a local family owned business while enjoying a great cup of coffee and a fresh pastry, it's definitely worth a visit! read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Came to try this spot after reading the reviews. My expectations were high for the matchas here, especially the banana matcha. I stopped by Labor Day morning around 9am (9/7), it looked pretty empty, just two parties ahead of me waiting for their drinks. The coffee shop was quaint and there was ample street parking today which was cool. I ordered the banana matcha with oat milk and a cinnamon roll. I sat at the bar stool area while waiting for my order. The wait time for it was kind of wild. I didn't get my drink and pastry until 45 min after ordering. The first sips of the banana matcha were super underwhelming and the matcha itself felt super grainy like it wasn't whisked enough. Small pieces of banana and those stringy parts of the banana were in the drink and honestly was pretty unpleasant. Additionally, the cinnamon roll icing to dough ratio was really sad and lacked flavor. The shape however, was nice but that's about it. I'm glad I tried this spot, but I will not be returning. It's simply overpriced and mediocre. read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - banana oat milk matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

See all

I have had The Spicy Bean Lab on my list for a long time Parking avoidance, my timing just never seemed prime There is an alley that leads to a free compact parking lot I feared getting stuck once I got back there, lol but you don't know untill you give it a shot Honestly, it worked just fine I chatted with worker Gabriel as there wasn't a line They have DoorDash set up, did you know Confession, I have never used DoorDash, so... Anyways, in Laguna Beach, the matcha is reportedly the best Sweetened (half) with agave and oat milk, totally passed the first sip test Pre-stir, you might give a skeptical how Post-stir, you might be like wow The pastry section is small and sweet Large cinnamon roll and muffin type treat I did not see the mochi waffle option, so I might of missed that I think Sorry, I just got a drink Rapport Coffee is nearby too, if you want a croissant to head to the beach Great for a little outdoor fun within reach Overall, glad I had some courage to brave the alley Around this little shop, I hope people rally! xoxo -Op read more

See all

My matcha was good, but my friend said her latte was a bit too grainy. The prices are also a bit much. i ended up paying close to $9 because of the additional oat charge fee. Service was ok. The inside had a funky smell. Super cute concept and the presentation of the match was beautiful. Some seating indoor and outdoor. Metered street parking. Close and convenient location to the beach. read more

See all

Cute matcha shop in Laguna Beach! I was a little worried about parking when I got there but got lucky with a meter parking spot. Ordered the banana matcha and a latte along with a lemon and cinnamon roll. The owners are super sweet and kind, I highly recommend checking out this cute shop if you are in the area! read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

See all

Would I come back? HECK YEA. Honestly was a little skeptical of matcha in Laguna but THE RATINGS ARE ACCURATE !!! OVERALL: ‣ Good quality ingredients in all their drinks ‣ Hole-in-the wall GEM Here's What I Got: Matcha Latte w/Oat Milk: ‣ [10/10] ‣ Nice, strong matcha flavor ‣ Perfectly sweet Matcha Coconut Cloud: ‣ [10/10] ‣ Super refreshing ‣ Perfectly sweet. Don't expect too much matcha flavor, it's more coconut ATMOSPHERE: ‣ Good for grab-and-go or just duo's ‣ All chair seating (high chair's) ‣ Super clean, blue aesthetic PARKING: ‣ Street parking STAFF: ‣ Super kind & knowledgeable IG & TikTok: @keilanieats read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - [L to R] Strawberry Matcha, Coconut Matcha Cloud, Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

This is a good spot to stop by before heading to the beach! It's located perfectly on PCH. They are Filipino owned and have a lot of Asian inspired flavors. We tried two drinks and they were both so vibrant in color. The croffle was amazing, one of the best that I've ever had and it's definitely a must get. The workers are super nice and gave us good recommendations. ig: @cravingswithcat read more

See all

I can't wait to go back to The Spicy Bean Lab. I got the Blueberry Cheesecake Croissant and the Black Sesame Oat Latte, and both were so good!! The staff were very helpful, and the shop was cute and well-kept. I'm already dreaming about that Blueberry Cheesecake Croissant and Black Sesame Oat Latte. I wish we had one in North County San Diego. read more

See all

This was a nice cozy spot right on PCH. Finding parking is difficult but thats in all of Laguna Beach lol. Service was great, everyone was welcoming and they were all hustling, it was quite busy. Me and wife got the Spicy Bean Signature Flight & the Ceremonial Matcha Flight.My wife loved all the matcha especially the mango one, they all had fresh fruit in them. Im not much of a matcha guy but they were actually all pretty damn good. I didnt get too much of the grassy flavor I usually get when I try matcha. The signature flight was also good, the foams were fireee. The mochi bears were a lil bit expensive but they were good for a quick lil snack. We are forsure coming back here soon read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

See all

I want to start off by saying that the service was great! I believe it was the owner who took my order. She was so nice and attentive. I went on a random Thursday to do some work. The location is super tiny but they have WiFi and I was able to sit inside. I asked for recommendations since it was my first time, she recommended the cinnamon latte since I don't like strong coffee. It was okay - when I saw the color I was worried. I tried it and it was just okay. I could taste the cinnamon but it seemed watered down. I think what stole the show was the biscoff croffle that I got. It was the perfect sweet treat. Overall, I liked the snacks better than the coffee. I would come back to try their matcha as I saw people order it and the color was giving what it needed. I also wanna try their bear mochi waffles, so I would come back but not for coffee. read more

See all

I've had this place bookmarked for a while, and decided to visit them the other day when it was a beautiful and warm day in Laguna Beach. The coffee shop is a small shop, with some bar seating and a few high top tables. They offer matchas, coffees, and drink flights, which I thought was so cool! There was only one person working at the time, and it was the son of the owner. He did an amazing job at explaining the menu for our first time. We ended up getting the OG Medley drink flight which came with four small drink flights: matcha ube latte, hojicha vanilla latte, London fog, and black sesame misugaru. My favorite of the four was definitely the ube latte and London fog. You can tell their flavorings are authentic, and not artificial. We also got the bear mochi waffle bites with pepperjack that came as a two piece, which was also very delicious! They've only opened their store since October 2025, but we realized that we've actually had them before at a farmer's market in Tustin! So glad to see them thrive, and hope they continue to do so! read more

See all

Shey and the boys behind the counter were so welcoming and accommodating! And their matcha was the best in town! We had the matcha flight which consists of classic, strawberry, banana and mango. And their flavors are made from real fruits!!! Real fruit + their homemade oat milk was 100/10. Their ceremonial grade matcha from Japan is beyond excellent. Can't wait to visit again! read more

See all

Spicy? Yes! But not the kind of Spicy as you would If I was to emphasize it with an "e" Spiceey. In a good way. In a way that the true spice here is In the quality and the essence of the drinks. If you aren't necessarily the coffee snob type, or even if you are, or just want to rid yourself from the chains or mom and pops's use of syrups or loaded sugar, then this is the place. The vibe here is how i like my coffee. Simple, great ingredients, natural and pure. So how good is the coffee? I've never seen my wife, who has coffee daily, finish a cup as long as I've known here...until yesterday. Normally she has a few sips and she is done. The staff member gave me a full explanation of how they source their coffee, how they create their flavors. It was a welcome introduction. I opted for the black sesame Matcha, since I've been on such a Matcha binge recently and havent come across this concoction yet. It was a hit! The flavors worked well together. Also got a Lavender Vanilla cold brew and was surprising how unsweetened it was. unsweetened Also picked up a Red Bean and Ube Waffle (shaped like a bear) and my wife had those gone in 60 seconds. I never was able to try it. Parking is right outside, as it's on the main drag across from the beach. Can't beat the fix coming back from a good surf sesh or a day at the sand. Prices were extremely reasonable (if even on the cheap side) for the quality you get (Ceremonial). Its a perfect size store with a few tables to beat the heat with or grab and go. Definitely will be back read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Lobby - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

See all

Definitely my new favorite matcha spot in Laguna. The matcha is strong and I could really taste the quality. Nutty, slightly bitter and perfectly balanced. I love the clean-minimalistic design of the shop and how close it is to the beach! The owner was so sweet, welcoming and knowledgeable. She made sure we were getting exactly what we were looking for! I also love how this shop only uses clean ingredients, quality and the customers satisfaction is definitely a priority here and I can't wait to come back! read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

we got two drinks, the strawberry matcha and the black sesame misaguru latte and both were delicious! they are super popular so they were out of the lavender when we went so next time would definitely try that one! I really like how the strawberry matcha had real strawberry puree and everything tasted delicious. it's so hard to find good matcha in south OC so i'm so glad this place exists! we also got the bear mochi waffles with nutella (Cause they were out of red bean) and this was a cute twist on the fish taiyakis that im used to. service was great, the owners son was very nice and the cafe is super small and cute. since it's near the beach, its perfect for getting a drink and enjoying the sunshine read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - bear mochi waffle with nutella (@justjewelvibes) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

See all

Stop by this coffee shop next time you're in Laguna beach, I got the strawberry matcha, made with real strawberries, no artificial sweeteners. read more

We stopped by The Spicy Bean Lab while in Laguna Beach and absolutely loved it. The location alone is perfect, just steps from the beach, making it an easy and refreshing stop after our walking adventures! The customer service was 10/10 and very memorable. The drinks were excellent. The Lavender Ice Brew was smooth and refreshing with real infused lavender that was perfect to taste. The Matcha Ice Brew was clean, bright, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Our kids were also very happy with their strawberry milks and Nutella Bears!! You can really tell this spot cares about the ingredients and how everything is prepared. Great drinks, great spot, and a place we will definitely return to when we are back in Laguna Beach! read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Matcha! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

See all

Cute little cafe. Service was friendly and quick. I ordered the Blueberry Cheesecake Croissant and they warmed it up for me. It was flaky, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed it and will definitely be back for more. They also offer vegan pastries. They have very limited indoor and outdoor door seating. read more

See all

so yum!! i ordered the coconut matcha and my bf got the double matcha - super good quality and super affordable, got it as is (no adjustments) c: it was perfect! not too sweet service was great, i'm assuming the lovely lady who took my order was the owner ~ so helpful and informative; she shared that they don't use any artificial sweeteners!!! i love that store itself is small and cozy - very cutesy, clean vibe 10/10 recommend - will totally be back read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

See all

My boyfriend and I love coffee and this was the best start for our long day driving back to Vegas. I appreciated that Shay was transparent on the ingredients. She was very sweet and thoughtful. It's a small coffee shop yet so cozy and cute. The coffee was amazing, I had the iced spanish latte with the vanilla foam on top with oat milk. I can almost taste it if I think of it hard enough. Anyways, she gave us locations to go to around the area which was sweet of her. I will definitely be coming back soon. Thank you Shay! read more

See all

You're greeted by a friendly face who loves what they do they take the time to explain every thing on the menu while still zooming out orders and the smell of yummy pastries literally is a hug to your nose we got the banana Matcha, the cold brew flight a cinnamon bun, the mochi bears and the pistachio croffle and we are still dreaming about all three pastries I can't wait to be back!! read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Pastries and drinks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Surprisingly good matcha spot near the beach. All home made no artificial sweeteners or anything sketchy. Really beautiful drinks and cute little desserts! I want to get the mochi waffles! The hojicha latte with ube cold foam was a winner. The lady was very passionate about her offerings. I liked the whole vibe. I will definitely be back. read more

One of the best strawberry matcha lattes I've ever had! We felt so welcome by the staff and the service was amazing. Would definitely recommend to everyone and get again many times! read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Strawberry matcha latte - amazing!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Service was very friendly! We were welcomed warmly and given time to decide our order without feeling rushed. I ordered the butterscotch latte with pandan cream top. I was told that the flavor profile leaned less sweet but that's my preference so I made no changes. The pandan cream top was SO GOOD I could eat a whole tub of it. My husband got the sesame latte, nutty and well balanced not too sweet. It's very cozy inside so not too much space to spread out but comfortable enough to linger for a bit. I would definitely drive 40 minutes again for their coffee. read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Butterscotch latte with pandan cream top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I got the mango matcha and it did not disappoint!!! I was a little skeptical because I don't normally go for that flavor of matcha, I was deciding between this or the banana matcha. The very nice cashier said this one would be good if I wanted something refreshing and I definitely needed it. The color's great, the mango flavor (with no artificial flavoring!) was also great and distinct yet didn't take away or overpower the matcha. Overall this was super good!!! read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Mango matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

See all

We came for their soft opening and everything was DELICIOUS! We loved supporting them at the Tustin farmers market. They have unique drinks and flavors and they are amazing! We got the matcha with ube cold foam and butterscotch cold brew with pandan cold foam. Matcha is strong and ube is prominent with the perfect sweetness. Cold brew is very tasty and pandan is slightly sweet and balance is perfect. Mochi waffles with Nutella had the perfect chewy texture with the cute bear design. The croissants were buttery and flakey and so delicious! All the flavors were different and there are options for everyone! The service was spectacular and all the staff was extremely sweet! This family owned business amazing and we highly recommend coming to support!! read more

See all

No disrespect to the coworkers but their matcha is not strong and does not have good flavor. Maybe their coffee is better known but when considering what to get for matcha In Laguna this is not the place. Additionally it took 26 minutes to receive our order. There was only two workers I do feel bad for the woman working today as the man who was working alongside her today was no help and took no initiative to help her. I wouldn't say don't come but this is the last place you should consider. read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Entrance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Okay I don't mean 3 stars in a bad way. The inside is really cramped and bright, the lady working was so nice and gave us the whole rundown on the menu. The lavender latte was pretty good and the mango matcha was like overly strong. It seemed like mid matcha quality because there was a bitter aftertaste, I think it would be good with less tho read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Matcha so good, I went twice in one day. For my morning drink, I went with a banana Matcha. The banana purée is made with real bananas which is great but one of my little "things" is that I don't like chunks of banana coming up my straw so I wish the banana was blended more smoothly but other than that, the drink was a 9.5 out of 10. The Matcha is ceremonial grade with that deep earthy flavor that I love. My evening drink was a double Matcha, which was a 10 out of 10. Both the employees who I came in contact with we're extremely nice which always contributes to a great experience. read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Double Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Went here for the first time with my friend and her second time. She said she wanted to give this spot another chance because last time it wasn't the best. The guy taking our order was super nice and overall had a great vibe. I asked for the mango matcha with oat milk and he told me it was an extra charge which was at least nice but it was $1.50 which is a lot more than other places. The mango matcha was nothing to write home about as it was kinda chalky and tasted slightly burnt (maybe from too hot of water). My friend got the coconut matcha and she said it was just okay not great. It wasn't bad overall, just not a place we would go again for a matcha. read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Mango Matcha with Oat Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

The Spicy Bean Lab is small little coffee shop off PCH in Laguna. It's a family owned business! The workers were super nice and helpful. It was the owner sons. I've seen their mom on TikTok promoting her business so I had to check it out bc I love going to Laguna! They have coffee and matcha and other tea options. My bf got the butterscotch cold brew with pandan cold foam (with almond milk bc he's lactose) and I got the banana matcha Einspanner. The coffee was very good but we didn't really taste the pandan much. The matcha also had a very good flavor. The banana matcha is on the sweeter side though for me but I still really enjoyed it. We also got the vegan cinnamon roll. The frosting was soooo good! We warmed it up for a little bit when we got home and it was such a good cinnamon roll! I would def go back for more and try other drinks too! Go check out this family business! It's def worth a try! read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Butterscotch Cold Brew with Pandan Cold Foam (Almond Milk) and Banana Matcha Einspanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Matcha was really good! I ordered the banana matcha and it was delicious, it did not taste like laffy taffy banana it tasted like REAL bananas. read more

This coffee shop had the best Matcha drinks!!! The regular iced Matcha Latte was delicious. The banana and strawberry Matcha lattes were very good. At this place, you pay for what you get which is quality Matcha. Owner was friendly and very informative when explaining the different Matcha drinks that were offered. It is a very small beach side place. Not much seating but a definite stop if you are in Laguna Beach. I would highly recommend this place and would like to return not only for the Matcha but to try other drinks on the menu. read more

See all

This is definitely the best matcha you can find in Laguna beach.... I might even say in south OC! I've been coming here religiously the past couple weeks and every time I have had such a great experience. The best customer service. The owners were so kind. If you want to support a local business.. please give them a try! read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Matcha espanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

We were camping in the area and needed a little pick-me-up, so we stopped by The Spicy Bean Lab. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by a friendly young man which was a nice start. I got a matcha and it was sooo good. A lot of matcha spots these days serve matcha that mostly tastes like milk, but this one actually had a rich matcha flavor and the sweetness was perfect. Definitely recommend this spot if you're in the area! read more

Amazing service! They have amazing crafted cold brew that I have not yet seen so far anywhere else. Their service was amazing and they even came down to the beach to give us mochi. read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - They even deliver their amazing mochi to the beach where we were at. When I say amazing service, I didn't expect them to do this for us. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Drinks were yummy, not on the sweeter side but I didn't mind because I love matcha. Service was good the barista was nice and gave us beach suggestions. Cute little spot perfect for a quick pick up before/during a beach day. read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Matcha lattes with vanilla cream top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

10/10 matcha. I never really write yelp reviews but I had to this time. As someone who is super picky about matcha, this was GOOD! The service was also 10/10. I would HIGHLY recommend this place!! read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Iced Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I stopped by here with my mom- i got the strawberry matcha and the banana matcha and my mom got a an americano. We were so so so impressed with the service, the location was so nice and not to mention the drinks were insane. I think that was the best strawberry matcha i've had hands down. Definitely a must try for coffee and matcha lovers!! read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Strawberry matcha and banana matcha ! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California