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    The Lost Bean

    4.6 (240 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Colette N.

    I've found my new favorite cafe/wfh spot! Came here on a Thursday to do some work and had a nice convo with the barista. I couldn't decide between strawberry or honey flavoring for my iced latte so she suggested getting both, and the strawberry-honey combo was just perfect! I would get this drink again and definitely recommend people try it. Love how accessible and spacious this cafe is too - there are plenty of outlets, indoor/outdoor seating, and parking. My only gripe is that they close really early (2pm) as I'd love to spend more time here! Huge shoutout to the staff for being so friendly and accommodating as well! They offered everyone in the cafe free samples of their blended dirty chai with oat milk (which was very delicious) and offered to make another version for a customer with dietary restrictions. I've truly never had such a positive experience at a cafe before and will be frequenting this spot from now on :)

    Ena C.

    The vibes were nice, lots of seating inside and out, there are designated parking spots for the cafe as well. There is wifi. I got the jasmine tea with honey and I personally didn't enjoy it. I don't think I should have added the honey. But my friend said they liked it. So it depends if you enjoy sweeter tea or more neutral tea.

    Sugar staws and lids
    Jessica S.

    A nice open and wide space for gathering with friends or to study, perhaps. Seating outside in front, inside, and outside in the back. Very modern and great for chatting, playing board games, or card games. Barista was friendly and working alone. He answered my questions and I ordered two different drinks. They were just okay, in my opinion. One was the monkey mocha, which did not have any banana notes, but did have mocha flavors. I was excited to try this spot, and even came the weekend before but the power was out and they had to close.

    Lavender/vanilla latte with oatmilk

    Fun spot to hang out of get work/hw done. Had a vanilla/lavender oat latte. The person who took my order recommended that since I didn't know what to get, nice of her to do that.

    Ding S.

    Such a cute coffee shop nestled away in a corporate building in Costa Mesa. Great coffee and a lot of space to sit and enjoy your warm beverage of choice along with two long tables to share with others there to study or work remotely with plugs close by to keep your electronics charged and ready to go.

    Marcello M.

    Dear the Lost Bean, I'm glad i found you. I recommend More than Bulletproof drink. It makes me feel like a happy caffeinated BTS fan. It's so good, i haven't been able to try other drinks yet. Service is nice quick and friendly. It's good when you remember my name. I like the jazzy atmosphere and tunes. I'll be back to try other drinks soon.

    Iced Caramel Macchiato With Oat Milk
    Angelica L.

    Overall: 4.7/5 (dine in) The Lost Bean is a huge coffee shop that's a great place to work, study, or chill. They have both indoor and outdoor seating so people are more spread out. They have wifi for working which works better indoor; it was too spotty for VC outside so my call kept dropping. They also have a bunch of outlets at the back wall to plug your devices in. They have a water station set up by the area where you pick up your drinks which shows how much they think about their customers. The workers were really nice as well and didn't kick people out when the cafe was closing. After closing, I saw people sitting outside still so I guess you can still use their outdoor space. I went exploring since The Lost Bean is located in like a business center and there's different seating areas around the center. 16 Oz Iced Caramel Macchiato ($5.50) + Oat Milk ($1): The cashier recommended the caramel macchiato based on the information I gave her. I almost got the Better Than Bulletproof coffee which is a keto drink and high in fat but she told me I wouldn't like it if I'm looking for a sweet drink. I asked for less caramel so that it wouldn't be overwhelmingly sweet. Upon my first sip, I didn't taste the caramel, just really strong coffee. I mixed my drink up with a straw and that solved my problem. The caramel macchiato became balanced and was strong enough to keep me really focused throughout the day.

    Better Than Bulletproof* $5.75
    Arshad H.

    The Lost Bean is a hipster organic coffee and tea spot located in an industrial park of Costa Mesa. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and it seems to be a pretty popular spot with locals in the area. They offer iced, hot, and blended drinks. I decided to go with a keto friendly coffee drink. Better Than Bulletproof - $5.75 - This was the perfect pick me up drink made with coconut milk. The coffee was much stronger than the coffee I have at home, yet it was rich and smooth in taste. I really enjoyed my drink! Overall I thought the coffee was great here and the environment is a fun place to relax and enjoy. I'm not the kind of person that usually goes out for coffee, because it's pretty pricey. But it is a fun treat to get every once in a while.

    Delicious Organic Drip coffee.
    K W.

    Great spot to pause and enjoy a great cup of coffee. Super chill spot with indoor as well as two outdoor seating options. The employees are friendly and honest. Great service! Cool peeps. Come on by and check out The Lost Bean! A great spot!

    Honey drizzle latte
    Christina H.

    Absolute little gem!!! Finding it was an adventure in and of itself- dunno if that was intentional to be taken around the parking lot lol but there are plenty of signs to figure it out. Very large outdoor patio, cozy and inviting indoor space w/a couch, cute (and comfy!) accent chairs , and plenty of tables to work at. Would be my every-day routine to come here, if only I didn't live down in San Diego

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    Spacious location and drinks are always consistent! It's a great place to study or just meet up with friends. There's outdoor seating.

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    I love their coffees, homemade burritos and the services. They're all nice with great service.

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    Amazing service! Friendly and helpful. Great coffee and location is beautiful. Thank you!

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    Would you allow women to gather and network here? Do we need to reserve?

    Absolutely! We’d love to host your women’s gathering or networking meetup. You're welcome to gather in our space — no reservation is required for general seating, but if you're planning a larger group, feel free to reach out (info@thelostbean.com)… Read more

    Sugar free flavor options?

    Yes! We have both sugar free syrups and milk available.

    I don't see half in half as on option on doordash. Can i not order an iced latte with half and half?

    Do they still have hemp milk as an option?

    Hi Susan, we do not carry Hemp Milk anymore, but we have Oat, Almond, Soy, and Coconut.

    Any outdoors plugs?

    Hello, we don’t have outside plugs but we do have portable chargers! Just ask one of our staff members for it, we exchange your ID for the charger! They work great.

    Any Decaf Coffee?

    Hi Ydnac, we do have decaf. We don't brew decaf drip coffee, but anything made through our espresso machine can be done decaf.

    Are they open on Labor Day?

    Yes, 8am-1pm

    Would this be a good spot to do some in person interviews?

    Absolutely! Inside and out there are multiple seating options for a duo or a whole team

    How is the parking?

    There's plenty of parking

    Is this place pet friendly?

    Yes. They have Garden/open space in back.

    Do they do pour overs?

    Hi Stacey, yes we do pour overs.

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