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    The Spicy Bean Lab

    4.7 (110 reviews)
    Open • 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    banana oat milk matcha
    Danielle G.

    Came to try this spot after reading the reviews. My expectations were high for the matchas here, especially the banana matcha. I stopped by Labor Day morning around 9am (9/7), it looked pretty empty, just two parties ahead of me waiting for their drinks. The coffee shop was quaint and there was ample street parking today which was cool. I ordered the banana matcha with oat milk and a cinnamon roll. I sat at the bar stool area while waiting for my order. The wait time for it was kind of wild. I didn't get my drink and pastry until 45 min after ordering. The first sips of the banana matcha were super underwhelming and the matcha itself felt super grainy like it wasn't whisked enough. Small pieces of banana and those stringy parts of the banana were in the drink and honestly was pretty unpleasant. Additionally, the cinnamon roll icing to dough ratio was really sad and lacked flavor. The shape however, was nice but that's about it. I'm glad I tried this spot, but I will not be returning. It's simply overpriced and mediocre.

    Yen W.

    The cutest coziest coffee shop located right by the beach! The coffee here is amazing and has a smooth, rich flavor. Their bear mochi waffles are so yummy as well. I love the ambiance here and the service was wonderful.

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    Maria D.

    My matcha was good, but my friend said her latte was a bit too grainy. The prices are also a bit much. i ended up paying close to $9 because of the additional oat charge fee. Service was ok. The inside had a funky smell. Super cute concept and the presentation of the match was beautiful. Some seating indoor and outdoor. Metered street parking. Close and convenient location to the beach.

    Laleen K.

    Cute matcha shop in Laguna Beach! I was a little worried about parking when I got there but got lucky with a meter parking spot. Ordered the banana matcha and a latte along with a lemon and cinnamon roll. The owners are super sweet and kind, I highly recommend checking out this cute shop if you are in the area!

    [L to R] Strawberry Matcha, Coconut Matcha Cloud, Matcha Latte
    Keilani L.

    Would I come back? HECK YEA. Honestly was a little skeptical of matcha in Laguna but THE RATINGS ARE ACCURATE !!! OVERALL: ‣ Good quality ingredients in all their drinks ‣ Hole-in-the wall GEM Here's What I Got: Matcha Latte w/Oat Milk: ‣ [10/10] ‣ Nice, strong matcha flavor ‣ Perfectly sweet Matcha Coconut Cloud: ‣ [10/10] ‣ Super refreshing ‣ Perfectly sweet. Don't expect too much matcha flavor, it's more coconut ATMOSPHERE: ‣ Good for grab-and-go or just duo's ‣ All chair seating (high chair's) ‣ Super clean, blue aesthetic PARKING: ‣ Street parking STAFF: ‣ Super kind & knowledgeable IG & TikTok: @keilanieats

    This is the size of the parking lot (think: compact)
    Opal F.

    I have had The Spicy Bean Lab on my list for a long time Parking avoidance, my timing just never seemed prime There is an alley that leads to a free compact parking lot I feared getting stuck once I got back there, lol but you don't know untill you give it a shot Honestly, it worked just fine I chatted with worker Gabriel as there wasn't a line They have DoorDash set up, did you know Confession, I have never used DoorDash, so... Anyways, in Laguna Beach, the matcha is reportedly the best Sweetened (half) with agave and oat milk, totally passed the first sip test Pre-stir, you might give a skeptical how Post-stir, you might be like wow The pastry section is small and sweet Large cinnamon roll and muffin type treat I did not see the mochi waffle option, so I might of missed that I think Sorry, I just got a drink Rapport Coffee is nearby too, if you want a croissant to head to the beach Great for a little outdoor fun within reach Overall, glad I had some courage to brave the alley Around this little shop, I hope people rally! xoxo -Op

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    Jemiah J.

    I can't wait to go back to The Spicy Bean Lab. I got the Blueberry Cheesecake Croissant and the Black Sesame Oat Latte, and both were so good!! The staff were very helpful, and the shop was cute and well-kept. I'm already dreaming about that Blueberry Cheesecake Croissant and Black Sesame Oat Latte. I wish we had one in North County San Diego.

    Carolina R.

    I want to start off by saying that the service was great! I believe it was the owner who took my order. She was so nice and attentive. I went on a random Thursday to do some work. The location is super tiny but they have WiFi and I was able to sit inside. I asked for recommendations since it was my first time, she recommended the cinnamon latte since I don't like strong coffee. It was okay - when I saw the color I was worried. I tried it and it was just okay. I could taste the cinnamon but it seemed watered down. I think what stole the show was the biscoff croffle that I got. It was the perfect sweet treat. Overall, I liked the snacks better than the coffee. I would come back to try their matcha as I saw people order it and the color was giving what it needed. I also wanna try their bear mochi waffles, so I would come back but not for coffee.

    Menu 7/3/26 (ig: @cravingswithcat)
    Catherine N.

    This is a good spot to stop by before heading to the beach! It's located perfectly on PCH. They are Filipino owned and have a lot of Asian inspired flavors. We tried two drinks and they were both so vibrant in color. The croffle was amazing, one of the best that I've ever had and it's definitely a must get. The workers are super nice and gave us good recommendations. ig: @cravingswithcat

    Einspanner & Sesame
    Leslie R.

    I really wanted to like this place because of all the hype, but honestly it was disappointing. The Einspänner was way too strong and the foam was super watery, nothing like other Einspänners I've had and actually enjoyed. We also tried the sesame drink and that one was honestly just nasty, neither of us liked it. Unfortunately, neither drink was enjoyable and I really don't understand the hype.

    Strawberry Matcha, Viennese Einspänner
    Fairen R.

    Amazing service, super cool staff, great authentic and strong matcha!! Love this place.

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    Alberto R.

    This was a nice cozy spot right on PCH. Finding parking is difficult but thats in all of Laguna Beach lol. Service was great, everyone was welcoming and they were all hustling, it was quite busy. Me and wife got the Spicy Bean Signature Flight & the Ceremonial Matcha Flight.My wife loved all the matcha especially the mango one, they all had fresh fruit in them. Im not much of a matcha guy but they were actually all pretty damn good. I didnt get too much of the grassy flavor I usually get when I try matcha. The signature flight was also good, the foams were fireee. The mochi bears were a lil bit expensive but they were good for a quick lil snack. We are forsure coming back here soon

    Dia N.

    I've had this place bookmarked for a while, and decided to visit them the other day when it was a beautiful and warm day in Laguna Beach. The coffee shop is a small shop, with some bar seating and a few high top tables. They offer matchas, coffees, and drink flights, which I thought was so cool! There was only one person working at the time, and it was the son of the owner. He did an amazing job at explaining the menu for our first time. We ended up getting the OG Medley drink flight which came with four small drink flights: matcha ube latte, hojicha vanilla latte, London fog, and black sesame misugaru. My favorite of the four was definitely the ube latte and London fog. You can tell their flavorings are authentic, and not artificial. We also got the bear mochi waffle bites with pepperjack that came as a two piece, which was also very delicious! They've only opened their store since October 2025, but we realized that we've actually had them before at a farmer's market in Tustin! So glad to see them thrive, and hope they continue to do so!

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    Is there free and accessible parking at this location?

    Yes there is. There is free parking at the back. There is a small alley way 2 units away from the cafe and it opens up to a back parking lot

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