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    The Human Bean

    4.5 (252 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Closed • 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    32 oz Matcha Smoothie!! With the "BEANs" on top.
    Faye A.

    California's got a Human Bean location!!!!! Yay!! I first had this magical beanery in Arizona. So imagine my pure caffeinated joy when I found one in Lake Forest! It's a cute lil drive thru in a small plaza right off El Toro Rd..... no frills, all thrills!! Coffee drinks are way better than Starbucks!! Shoutout to our barista Joshua, who was funny, charming, and probably moonlights as a stand up comedian with a milk frother!! Super friendly and very helpful!! I got a 32 oz Matcha Smoothie (at 7-11 this is translated as a Big Gulp lol) and yes, it was as creamy and dreamy as I remembered it to be! They give you an actual BEAN with your drink, like a delicious mascot. Highly recommend!!!!!!

    Latte ( extra 1 shot)
    Rachel T.

    Wow Their coffee is STRONG! When looking at their menu, I was a bit hesitant, the color of the menu was giving sugary drinks . So I decided to add an extra shot to my latte. And wow, it is not light coffee at all? Their latte Definitely can keep me up for late night studying lol! I wonder if they use Robusta coffee cause it tastes like so. Every drink comes with a chocolate- covered coffee bean which I thought was so cute , reminding me of the Kona coffee chocolate in Hawaii. I want to come back to dry their matcha and other drinks on the menu Drive thru is available ! :)

    Elizabeth M.

    Service is amazing! 10/10 the person attending us was so patient and kind explaining some favorites as it was our first time going Price is great! We got the 24 oz Americano and a 16oz Bees Knees honey lavender iced latte and the price was $10 and some change. *Americano was smooth, not burnt, and up to my husband's standards. Husband says it's a medium roast. * the Bees kneez honey lavender latte was a 8/10 I rate it this way because I like a good dark roast and this was lighter but I loved the lavender notes. Again for the price I can't complain. Drive thru coffee place.Not crowded when we went at 9am. A great hidden gem Looking forward to trying more menu items. Cute and I love the name hehe Human Bean

    Pumpkin Snowy Latte
    Danielle S.

    This Human Bean is only a drive thru. It is in a small shopping center so while waiting I sat behind a parked car which made me nervous. The drive-thru moved super fast though. I waited less than 5 minutes, so no reason to worry. The pumpkin snowy (seasonal latte) was really good. It was a fun, sweet seasonal drink.

    Mexi mocha
    Fran D.

    Love this for a quick pick me up before the gym. The drive thru is super convenient when your on the go. I love the iced mexi mocha. Great coffee flavor with a cinnamon twist. The staff is super sweet and have great recommendations.

    The Mexi-mocha Was extra ordinary delicious Thank you young man for your recommendation

    Steve O.

    Update: Went again today for the 3rd time in under 2 weeks. Haha safe to say I really like this spot. Great service, delicious food/drinks, and very good value.

    Drive through menu
    Carol S.

    I recently stopped by The Human Bean in Lake Forest for a quick caffeine fix and was pleasantly surprised! The drive-thru was a breeze, and the service was friendly and efficient. I opted for a latte with almond milk, and it was absolutely delicious .The latte was perfectly steamed and the almond milk blended seamlessly with the espresso. The drive-thru area was well-maintained and had a cheerful atmosphere.

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    Shawn B.

    I first discovered The Human Bean while on a trip up to Visalia, California, and I've been a fan ever since. It was a great surprise to find one closer to home in Lake Forest. If you're driving ... um, "enthusiastically" down El Toro Road, it's easy to miss the little building tucked just off the road, but once you know it's there, it's hard to stay away. This location is a drive-thru only setup, and you place your order at the window. The baristas are always friendly, helpful, and impressively fast. The first time I stopped by, I ordered a Mexi Mocha Latte and it was spectacular--rich, just the right amount of spice, and a perfect pick-me-up. On my next visit, I tried the Beez Kneez Honey Lavender Latte, and this one might be my new favorite. There's rarely more than a car or two ahead of you, and if it ever gets busy, they're quick to send a barista out to take orders before you get to the window. Pro tip: bring your debit or credit card--Apple Watch payments tend to slow things down at the window as they are primarily set up to swipe not use the contactless card reader (although they do have one; they use it when they're outside taking orders). This is a great little spot, and I find myself swinging by several times a week now!

    Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans on top latte

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    I always order their cold brew with foam or a matcha with strawberry purée, and the purée is incredibly fresh and finely blended

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    Cute little drive through coffee spot! Love the little chocolate covered espresso bean that comes with the drinks, it's a nice touch.

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    Ask the Community - The Human Bean

    Is it drive thru only? Or is there a walk up window as well?

    Do you have almond or oat milk? and is it only drive through or can you walk up as well?

    They actually offer a good selection of non-dairy choices including oat milk, almond milk and cashew milk. Walk ups are welcome, just line up behind any queueing cars.

    Will you be open tomorrow 5/31?

    Yes they will be open 6am-6pm

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    Came here on a whim yesterday to nest and study and I am so glad that I did! The coffee shop had…read moreplenty of seating and was very clean (I'm a neat freak so was definitely happy about this). They also had several outlets for to charge devices if needed and delicious air conditioning. The baristas were very friendly and kind and the atmosphere felt very comfy and relaxing. I especially liked their very chill music playlist. I ordered: - iced matcha latte w oat milk and vanilla (barista recommended) - banana oatmeal with cinnamon, peanut butter and choco chips - plain bagel w cream cheese I really enjoyed the iced matcha, it is probably one of the better ones I have in OC. The matcha was super smooth and with the addition of the vanilla it created a sweet happy layer to it. I need to come back to try the other drinks! The banana oatmeal, while looking very tasty, didn't pass my satisfaction meter. The oatmeal in the bowl was cold and it was a thin layer of oats that laid on the bottom of the bowl. Presentation great, but for 9$, I would have wanted there to be at least 1-2 more scoops of oats in there to make it worth it. The plain bagel with cream cheese, I really enjoyed. The bagel was huge and it has a good toastiness to it. Additionally, the cream cheese was very light, not too rich and it helped make a delicious carb. Overall, I would definitely come back here to try other drinks and pastries from their menu! I also loved that the parking lot is easy to access and there are ample spots! Definitely try this spot, if you're in the area!

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