I used to live nearby this little location here in Lake Forest and it was one of my sons favorite stops. Recently visiting the area again and had to stop in for three consecutive days to get my fix. Definitely recommend this place read more

The Human Bean - Coconut mexi today - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I can't believe I have never tried this place before, especially living walking distance from it... crazy lol. Awesome place! Awesome drinks, awesome flavor. We were on our walk yesterday, Wednesday around 2 pm. No vehicles on the drive thru yet, so we just walked up to the window. I got the Caramel Granita with oat-milk, it is like medium sweet drink, nice and refreshing. The girl at the window was so patient, great suggestions, excellent customer service. Will have to come by more often! read more

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This staff is ON IT. If the line gets long, 2 of their staff exit their little hut and start taking orders from the line. They are so pleasant and efficient ( my favorite combo). I got the Mexi Mocha with oat milk. It's my absolute fave. Not too sweet and very smooth. You got try this spot! read more

The Human Bean - Mexi Mocha with the famous little coffee bean on top. Every coffee gets one :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I am a fan of the Human Bean and this has become a regular stop for me and my wife when in the area. The location itself is very small, located right off El Toro but can easily be missed if you don't know where to turn off. The line is almost always quite lengthy when we are there but the staff is great and the drinks typically come out quite quickly. My go to drink is the iced Snowy Mocha and it has great flavor and is always made to perfection. The pricing here is also quite good and they offer a substantial rewards program as well that adds up quickly. Although they have since opened a newer location closer to home in Garden Grove for me, I still prefer this location so far overall for consistency and overall pleasantness. I am a satisfied customer of theirs and hope to return again many times to come. read more

As a diabetic, finding good, sugar free coffee is so hard! Enter The Human Bean! They have a bunch of SF flavors, 11+ according to their website. I'm so happy I found this place - also on top of every coffee they give you a coffee bean, I thought it was a nice touch. Can't wait to come back here. read more

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!!!!!! read more

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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 ! :) read more

The Human Bean - Latte ( extra 1 shot) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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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 read more

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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. read more

The Human Bean - Pumpkin Snowy Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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. read more

The Human Bean - Mexi mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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

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This isn't a place to go if you're an espresso snob. No house made syrup, milk isn't textured well for hot drinks, espresso tasted burnt. The highlight was the chocolate covered espresso bean that that put on top of my drink. read more

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

I want to like their coffee so bad....! but their coffee has always tasted watered down to me. I do enjoy their energy drinks and small bites, and I think their monthly specials have a special charm that a lot of coffee places don't have. Staff is also very kind and efficient when taking orders for such a small place. Just wish their coffee was stronger, and the flavors were more distinct from one another. read more

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. read more

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Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! The lady who is the owner is so patient and nice! The staff are always nice and fast and very helpful! You can even get the app and benefit some points and free drinks. It is a small business but you can expect good coffee and pastries .) Try their spinach croissant and their cold brew coffee which is another level! read more

Great little spot with an assortment of coffee, teas and Italian soda. Great price and drinks. Love that you also get a little chocolate cover coffee bean with each order. read more

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. read more

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Going anywhere? Then you need coffee! And everyone knows that the best coffee is always sold from a small shack in a parking lot. I've been a regular - defined by an almost complete inability to drive past Human Bean without pulling into their drive-thru - for a good while now. The staff are always super friendly, and the quality of their drinks is high. Caramel or Java Chip Granitas or a matcha iced tea are my most frequent picks, and I usually get the largest size which is a cup that could double as a hardware store bucket and elevates me to full Cornholio mode (ask your parents) and readiness to face existence. Their pup cups are huge too and contain a milk bone, and I have it on good authority that they are very tasty. Whilst the location is primarily drive-thru focused, the staff will come outside to take walk-up orders. The park next door has nice picnic tables and is very pretty on a sunny day, so it's a great spot to park the car and enjoy a lazy coffee and some outdoor time with the pups. Final selling point: Free chocolate covered coffee bean with every drink. Always a winner. read more

Their cold brew and vanilla lattes are my absolute favorites here! You really can't go wrong with the prices either. The coffee has such great flavor -- I keep coming back for more! The service is always fast and friendly, and I've never had a bad experience. I truly hope they stick around for years to come! read more

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! read more

The Human Bean - Outside Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Tried a new drive-through coffee spot and it seriously delivered. The foam options were next level (coconut, pistachio, etc.), and everything felt really thoughtful without being overdone. Food was surprisingly good too, and the pricing felt more than fair for the quality. We even grabbed a bag of beans we're excited to try at home. Definitely adding this to the regular rotation. read more

I find the Human Bean concept unique at least within this area of OC. This is my second time coming here and so far, I like their pistachio cherry latte. I also appreciate the effort to order take outside not to overwhelm the drive thru person/register. Worth checking this place out! read more

The Human Bean - Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans on top latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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I love this place! I've visited a few times and their customer service is amazing every single time! I love that it's a drive thru!!! You can't find drive thru coffee spots just anywhere and so I do appreciate the convenience. I love that their menu offers a huge variety of different kinds of coffees! I love that their coffees always taste so good! And of course I love their signature beans they place on their coffees, makes me smile every time!!!! read more

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The coffee was amazing and served at the perfect temperature, which I really appreciate since I'm quite particular about hot coffee. It definitely met my expectations. Their cold brew is also great, without that bitter or burnt aftertaste you sometimes get elsewhere. And the best part? Their chicken biscuit sandwich is absolutely delicious, with a thick, juicy piece of chicken that stands out compared to any other place I've tried. read more

Driven past this place a million times and decided to finally stop. The barista was so helpful in navigating the menu and the coffee came out super fast. Will definitely be coming back and love the chocolate covered coffee bean as a finishing touch read more

The drive thru is so easy and the service was very personable. The drunks are amazing and made when you order. We also got a croissant that was delicious!! The vibe is quick and easy to pick up something for the morning! read more

The Human Bean - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

There's a reason I come to this location almost every day! The workers always ask me how I'm doing and can always suggest a new flavor for me to try! Joshua is truly amazing, shoutout goes to him this morning! read more

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

We stop by again this afternoon to get coffee for a road trip. Joshua is super friendly. He has great customer service. We got a delicious mocha and blueberry muffin top for the road. We'll be back! read more

The Human Bean - The spicy sausage was especially good. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Check out the new drinks on the barista favorites board at the human bean in lake forest! read more

The Human Bean - Summerween Secret Drink Menu! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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I used to frequent the human bean when I lived in Idaho. When I moved to Southern California in 2017 I was so sad, when I was unable to find syrup flavored energy drinks. Two years ago, when taking my son to his track meet in Lake Forest I discovered they had The Human Bean and wondered if it would be as good as I remembered! Of course I had to purchase multiple drinks and they were as good as I remembered. We ended up back the following weekend and the barista remembered us. Great service and tasty beverages, way better than Dutch Bros. Which I also was used to in Idaho. I try to come here at least once a month. If this place wasn't so far from me, I'd be back more often. read more

Fast-food coffee drinks. My drinks are constantly watered down and sugary no matter how much I emphasize that I need them very lightly sweetened. I guess they are just heavy handed. The only way I can get coffee quickly with 2 babies are drive-thrus and I do not want drive-thru Starbucks or Dunkin. I would put this barely slightly above Starbucks. read more

Love the quick drive thru at this location! We tried the frozen Java Chip which was delicious. Can't wait to return and try a few other coffees! read more

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This is my go to place for the best chai tea. I always get the fireside chai.. seasonal but they make it all year! Don't forget to ask for the cinnamon and nutmeg on top!! Also, best matcha by far. And they don't fill your cup with ice. You get your matcha fill :) they also have a rewards program which I appreciate read more

My friend and I passed by this place on the way to the store. We love supporting a small business and this place is so cute. I got the Mexi Mocha. I liked how it is a drive thru and there is a variety of stuff on their menu. It also came with a bean and it was super delicious. Would definitely recommend this to anyone and the service is great. read more

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First tried the human bean when I was in Idaho. Fell in love with their service, the barista recommended a great choice based on things I liked. Was bummed out thinking there was none in Ca. Then I saw the only location in ca here, but it's not down the street from me. Anytime I make my way down there I ensure to stop by. The human bean over Dutch bros over mcds coffee over Starbucks Highly recommend it. Love their chocolate covered coffee beans. read more

Super cute and fun drive thru coffee stop. There's no seating bc of this. They cycle through seasonal specials which are delicious and have a lot of non-dairy alternatives. They're really quick with the order. If it's really backed up, sometimes somebody will come out directly to your car to take your order so it'll be ready by the time you come to the window and pay. They don't offer fresh bakery items food or anything like that, but do have some pre-packaged food that is light and good on the go. read more

This is a convenient little coffee shop with good coffee and quick and friendly service! It's a drive through coffee shop which makes it easy to pick up your coffee on your way to work. I ordered the mexi mocha and it's not bad. Not the best I've had but it's still good and the amount of sweetness is just right. Overall I do recommend this coffee shop and I most likely will come back again soon! read more

#OpsCoffeeVentures Feeling extra human as of late Typical, took myself on a cold brew coffee date Human - emotion Coming in waves like the ocean Everybody just trying to stay afloat Different depths...deep, surface, lifevest, boat Coping, sometimes a tricky deal Expert not, okay to feel In the low, try not to stay for too long Phone a friend, pray, belt a song Human, you are not alone Loved, worthy, and fully known Okay, but ... why you're really here I'd say... drive through if you're near If you prefer, walk to the window and order up Await your chocolate covered coffee bean topped cup Cold brew with half and half, a splash Great, affordable, even paid cash Muffin tops, drink variety, and more! Likely to have something your heart yearns for Seating none and service fine Depending on the time, may wait in line No big deal Mild mountain backdrop view to keep it real Did I lose you yet Welp, I went... with no regret Guess that's all I have to say Have a great day! Xoxo -Op read more

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