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    The Lost Bean

    3.8 (518 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed • 6:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    THE LOST BEAN ATMOSPHERE

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

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    MENU 09.25.26
    Claudette D.

    It's been a while since I got a latte art on my coffee so I need to take that photo! Visited on a Friday morning for a quick takeout. The cafe was located on a plaza with a lot of parking and it is cozy inside too. There were a lot of seating inside and outside the cafe so it is a good place to hang, work or study. I ordered a Breakfast Burrito - Sausage with Hash Browns and a 16oz Cafe Mocha to go. The Burrito was kinda bland and mostly eggs inside, I can barely taste the Sausage though it came with a salsa with it and that helped. The Mocha is pretty good, not too sweet. A lot of options for their Breakfast and Lunch Menus as well and Drinks that you can choose from.

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    Janine D.

    This is a great location, in a busy shopping area. In addition to espresso beverages and teas, The lost beans has a wide selection of pastries and prepared foods. There is indoor and covered patio seating, with additional seating around the adjacent playground and lake view. The latte I had was average good, in terms of coffee taste/flavor. The location and ambience are what set this place apart.

    Complementary water
    Davina H.

    Another place I'm surprised doesn't have more stars. I was in Irvine, and stumbled across the Lost bean, organic coffee and tea. Being my first time in, I didn't step up to the register right away. I like to look at the menu to narrow down what I'm looking for, and think of questions I might have about the menu. The signature drinks caught my eye, the young man that helped me, answered my questions and helped me decide on the honey drizzle latte, which did not disappoint.. it was sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. The vibes were there... I enjoyed the 610s and the richer as well as the lightning fixtures, the complementary water was also super cute. Brings me back to being surprised of the low rating when I saw that it was for possible health violations, almost 3 years ago... I'm able to recognize where cleanliness is an opportunity. But as far as flavor, variety of options, quality, and customer service went I would definitely suggest to anybody in the area. I also love that the same frogs are still there, from when I grew up in Irvine 100 million years ago

    Dragonfruit & Lime Refresher | Watermelon, Cucumber, Mint Refresher
    Nick Q.

    Great little coffee shop tucked away in clean and renovated plaza. Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Baristas are very friendly and helpful. We tried the Dragonfruit/Lime and Watermelon/Cucumber/Mint refreshers. They were tasty and a perfect choice for sitting outside and getting some work done. The Dragonfruit/Lime was my favorite since it had a good balance of tart and sweet. My girlfriend enjoyed the generously portioned bacon and cheddar quiche.

    green goddess juice
    Sofia A.

    came here again post run and had the best green goddess juice! I really love that this cafe doesn't make their drinks too sweet. my friend got a matcha latte, and asked for a little syrup after she got it because she was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't automatically super sweet.

    Avocado Toast
    Kayla D.

    Today was my first time going to the Lost Bean at Woodbridge Hills. Coming from the street, I was initially a bit confused at where the cafe even was, as it is tucked inside the shopping center, but I was pleasantly surprised when I found it. Upon entering, I saw both outdoor and indoor seating. The benches all had plenty of outlets underneath them, while the high top and other two person tables mostly were empty. I ordered an iced matcha latte and the avocado toast, and they both came out prompty and were delicious! The matcha flavor was strong and the tomatoes on the toast were my favorite part. The music inside is a little on the louder side, but with free fast wifi, easy parking, and free outlets, this place is good to study at if you can tolerate some noise.

    Leeza D.

    I like The Lost Bean and this location at Woodbridge is great given the exceptional outside seating area available. The store is smaller but they offer a pastry and quiche case and a lunch and breakfast menu. Coffee always hits the spot for me. Easy parking. Please come and create your own adventure.

    Iced matcha latte
    Christine B.

    I came here around 3 PM to get some work done and ordered the iced matcha latte. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, and when I arrived, almost every table was occupied by people studying or working. There are also plenty of outlets available for charging devices as well as WiFi. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this café as a spot for studying or getting work done.

    Arya R.

    Came here for an iced vanilla latte and it was not bad. Simple cafe in Woodbridge that's not very busy and what you see is what you get, a no frills type situation. Nothing to knock your socks off though. I would come here again if im in the area and really need a caffeine fix.

    Oat milk latte
    Cindy S.

    Service was on par with expectations. Drinks were good and seating was plentiful. It was a busy weekend day but was able to find an outdoor spot to relax, have some joe, people watch, and get some work done. All in all a good experience.

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    Brenda L.

    This place is great but usually very busy. Today was my lucky day, it wasn't crowded at all, and my drink was ready in under five minutes! Parking is plentiful in this plaza. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. Inside, you'll find booth-style seating or wooden chairs, just a heads-up that the chairs aren't the most comfortable if you plan to stay and work for a while. Definitely wheelchair and stroller friendly. The outdoor area is lovely but located right next to a children's play area. On nice mornings, you can expect lots of kids playing nearby. It's not the quietest spot, so it's perfect if you're coming to catch up with friends rather than get focused work done. Inside is spacious, and their Wi-Fi is strong. Definitely bring headphones if you're planning to work here. The drinks are excellent. I've had their hot lavender latte before and loved it, but this time I tried their iced matcha with unsweetened almond milk, and it was perfect, highly recommend it! They also offer food options if you plan to stay for a while. The staff is super friendly, and there are two clean, gender-neutral restrooms available. Overall, I definitely recommend this spot, just hope you get lucky like I did and beat the usual crowd!

    Christy D.

    Looked up a local spot near a walk over the weekend and Lost bean was near our location. Pleasantly surprised at the taste of my zebra latte so yummy. Cute decor and ambiance. service was welcoming and friendly

    Iced latte
    Krystal R M.

    Cute shop in the middle of the outdoor mall. There is some seating inside to study or meet with friends, I would preface that with most tables are two seaters. Outside, there are other tables as well, some that fit more than 2. If you are going to study, only the inside has plugs that I have seen. There is a restroom for customers, yay. It's not a third wave coffee shop, but they do have a decent selection of drinks and snacks!

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