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    J C Beans Coffee House

    3.8 (639 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 5:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Eliza H.

    Cute little coffee shop right off the PCH. Has a convenient drive through if you are in a hurry.

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    Maddison H.

    Okay, let me say first I used to come here all of the time in high school when it was owned by the previous owners. LOVED it. It was cozy, welcoming, quirky and warm. Now, the whole vibe inside feels pretentious and very barren. Super disappointing what they've turned it into. And the drinks are way expensive Used to get the drinks here to support the sweet owners, and the prices used to be at least comparable to Starbucks, but now it's more expensive (which is ridiculous), and the new owners have bleached the place of all personality & gone corporate. I got an almond milk SF caramel latte & it was good, although they use sweetened Silk almond milk. I like that they have SF caramel & Vanilla, most places only have vanilla.

    Kim I.

    Oh this gem of ours is loved dearly because it is hand down one of the best chai I've had. It literally tasted like Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Not overly sweet, and doesn't taste like anything artificial. Hubby says out of all the places to get coffee they never get his order wrong here, and that's his iced americano, extra ice, no water. We love the drive through option as parking can be very tricky. You'd have to park on the sides and walk over, not a bad option to do when the beach is right there so depends on your mood.

    Cold brew with sugar-free caramel syrup
    Ashley R.

    I got a cold brew with sugar-free caramel syrup. I'm glad that they offered sugar-free options. The coffee itself was not very flavorful , it seemed watered down or something . I think that it was just a very light roast . The caramel flavor made it feel even lighter . My friend got a dirty chai latte which she seemed to enjoy. The price was pretty typical. They offered both a medium and a large for the cold brew and their other drink drinks they offered in a small, medium and large They accepted contactless payment. I liked the decorations, including large bookshelves. It said that you could purchase these books for a very affordable price. It had a small interior, but there were comfortable seating options. The barista was friendly and helpful and the service was quick I went at 430pm so I'm very glad that they were still open. Lots of coffee shops close early, but this one is open until six. Overall, I thought the coffee was pretty good, although it was nothing that blew me away . They have a very large menu full of other drinks that I would love the opportunity to review if I was invited back.

    The book nook corner in the coffee shop
    Chris A.

    JC Beans is a sweet little coffee shop in the Dana Point area right on the main PCH strip near one of the busy market streets Del Prado. It is a small location with a drive-through that gets very busy because of breakfast burritos and tasty coffee. The croissants are prepackaged and OK nothing to write home about. But the inside ambience is adorable. Small with a little woodburning stove and a library to borrow books from. This spot is a it's probably this way because we're gonna get super cute little spot to stop in when you're in town

    Christy D.

    Came across this cute coffee shop a couple years ago in Dana Point. We were driving and saw a line of cars in the drive thru and said it must be good look at all the cars and we were pleasantly surprised that it was indeed so good. We get the Mexican Mocha, Vanilla Latte's, Zebra mocha, and my daughters love the blended freezes. Service is always friendly and helpful.

    Pumpkin spice and matcha
    Michelle G.

    I ordered the pumpkin spice latte with coconut milk substitute. My friend had the matcha with coconut milk. Both hot and delicious.. Cute place off PCH in Dana point with good indoor and outdoor seating.

    Chloe K.

    Went to JC Beans the 1st time in a while to get breakfast this morning on my 30 minute work break. Parked and went inside and ordered a vegetarian burrito and an iced London fog. The other people I was with got their orders before me and I waited about 10-15 minutes for my burrito. As I was standing there - out of the corner of my eye - I noticed the employee give someone a burrito because "he had an extra one warmed up". I assumed that this was a different burrito. Another five minutes go by and I still don't have my burrito so I asked the employee and he proceeds to heat one up. He handed me my drink and the burrito. But the burrito was too hot to even open for the next 5-10 minutes. As I'm already back in the parking lot of my job down the street, I opened the burrito and had a bite and it had meat in it I don't eat meat and was really upset that they clearly forgot about my order and then proceeded to give me the wrong thing. If I hadn't had to go back to work, I would have turned around and gotten a refund but really unfortunate I wasn't able to.

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    Always the best go to. Dirty chai is the highlight. Superior to Starbucks for sure!!!

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    Love this place! Great drinks, nice employees, comfy seating. It's great my favorite little coffee shop in south oc

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    Very cute, local coffee shop. Historic vibes, friendly staff. Parking can be tough during busy times

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    Worst idea to check this place out! If you have 40 minutes to wait for your mediocre coffee come here!

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    Ask the Community - J C Beans Coffee House

    Hi did you you change your weekend hours? This is the second time in a week I've showed up before 6 and you're closed :) just so I know!! I love your latte freezes before work !

    They are now closing early maybe 4pm per the staff. Till end of the month of September. Uknown reason. Found this out on 9/15/22.

    The drive thru is open, but can you walk up and order to go?

    My husband and I went at 6:45am on a weekday and the inside was closed

    Can someone post the new covid-19 operating hours? Tried calling and no one picked up. Thx!

    I saw on the drive-thru sign it said 6am-6pm. Hope that helps!

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    OMG. I think I need an intervention. I actually love this place. Now let's get started on how this…read moreworks. It is tucked off to the side by the ocean Institute in Dana point. There is plenty of parking both in a lot, an extended lot and also the street. You can also take one of the many foot paths to the location as well. There are two ways to order. One sign says pastries and coffee and the other side towards the back or the Marina side says food and beverages. If you only want a coffee with a croissant or cinnamon roll or the delicious biscuits, then step into the pastries and coffee line. If you want breakfast sandwiches or any of the toasts plus coffee and other beverages, then go to the other line. It can get very busy, especially on the weekends after 9 AM. But bring your patience and be nice to everyone. Once you have ordered, step aside. Most likely your drinks will be called out first. It does take time to make freshly prepared food so either take a seat with your number and wait for it to be delivered or listen if it's going to be a to go order for your name It is dog friendly out on the patio. Please make sure to clean up after yourselves as the wind can blow any debris into the marina and we want to make sure everything is clean and safe for our underwater friends. Very cool nautical vibes. They decorate for the holidays. Reasonably priced. Support local. If you're gonna spend 6 to 7 dollars on a pastry or coffee, you should come here. Incredible vibes you could park at the other end of the marina and walk on over for a great scenic walk. My favorite is the iced harbor latte which is like a caramel vanilla latte similar to what I would describe as the golden eagle from Dutch Bros. The biscuits are incredible. I always get them. Stupid me drank the drink and ate the biscuits before I took a picture. Just trust me.

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