This is only the second review I've ever written in my life, and I can confidently say this was the best matcha I've ever had. Shey was so friendly and even explained the Ingredients that were used and where they got it from. Super friendly, affordable, very clean and overall a great spot. read more

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 read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - [L to R] Strawberry Matcha, Coconut Matcha Cloud, Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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. read more

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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. read more

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Spicy? Yes! But not the kind of Spicy as you would If I was to emphasize it with an "e" Spiceey. In a good way. In a way that the true spice here is In the quality and the essence of the drinks. If you aren't necessarily the coffee snob type, or even if you are, or just want to rid yourself from the chains or mom and pops's use of syrups or loaded sugar, then this is the place. The vibe here is how i like my coffee. Simple, great ingredients, natural and pure. So how good is the coffee? I've never seen my wife, who has coffee daily, finish a cup as long as I've known here...until yesterday. Normally she has a few sips and she is done. The staff member gave me a full explanation of how they source their coffee, how they create their flavors. It was a welcome introduction. I opted for the black sesame Matcha, since I've been on such a Matcha binge recently and havent come across this concoction yet. It was a hit! The flavors worked well together. Also got a Lavender Vanilla cold brew and was surprising how unsweetened it was. unsweetened Also picked up a Red Bean and Ube Waffle (shaped like a bear) and my wife had those gone in 60 seconds. I never was able to try it. Parking is right outside, as it's on the main drag across from the beach. Can't beat the fix coming back from a good surf sesh or a day at the sand. Prices were extremely reasonable (if even on the cheap side) for the quality you get (Ceremonial). Its a perfect size store with a few tables to beat the heat with or grab and go. Definitely will be back read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Lobby - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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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! read more

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we got two drinks, the strawberry matcha and the black sesame misaguru latte and both were delicious! they are super popular so they were out of the lavender when we went so next time would definitely try that one! I really like how the strawberry matcha had real strawberry puree and everything tasted delicious. it's so hard to find good matcha in south OC so i'm so glad this place exists! we also got the bear mochi waffles with nutella (Cause they were out of red bean) and this was a cute twist on the fish taiyakis that im used to. service was great, the owners son was very nice and the cafe is super small and cute. since it's near the beach, its perfect for getting a drink and enjoying the sunshine read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - bear mochi waffle with nutella (@justjewelvibes) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Definitely my new favorite matcha spot in Laguna. The matcha is strong and I could really taste the quality. Nutty, slightly bitter and perfectly balanced. I love the clean-minimalistic design of the shop and how close it is to the beach! The owner was so sweet, welcoming and knowledgeable. She made sure we were getting exactly what we were looking for! I also love how this shop only uses clean ingredients, quality and the customers satisfaction is definitely a priority here and I can't wait to come back! read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

so yum!! i ordered the coconut matcha and my bf got the double matcha - super good quality and super affordable, got it as is (no adjustments) c: it was perfect! not too sweet service was great, i'm assuming the lovely lady who took my order was the owner ~ so helpful and informative; she shared that they don't use any artificial sweeteners!!! i love that store itself is small and cozy - very cutesy, clean vibe 10/10 recommend - will totally be back read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Cute little cafe. Service was friendly and quick. I ordered the Blueberry Cheesecake Croissant and they warmed it up for me. It was flaky, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed it and will definitely be back for more. They also offer vegan pastries. They have very limited indoor and outdoor door seating. read more

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We stopped by The Spicy Bean Lab while in Laguna Beach and absolutely loved it. The location alone is perfect, just steps from the beach, making it an easy and refreshing stop after our walking adventures! The customer service was 10/10 and very memorable. The drinks were excellent. The Lavender Ice Brew was smooth and refreshing with real infused lavender that was perfect to taste. The Matcha Ice Brew was clean, bright, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Our kids were also very happy with their strawberry milks and Nutella Bears!! You can really tell this spot cares about the ingredients and how everything is prepared. Great drinks, great spot, and a place we will definitely return to when we are back in Laguna Beach! read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Matcha! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Matcha so good, I went twice in one day. For my morning drink, I went with a banana Matcha. The banana purée is made with real bananas which is great but one of my little "things" is that I don't like chunks of banana coming up my straw so I wish the banana was blended more smoothly but other than that, the drink was a 9.5 out of 10. The Matcha is ceremonial grade with that deep earthy flavor that I love. My evening drink was a double Matcha, which was a 10 out of 10. Both the employees who I came in contact with we're extremely nice which always contributes to a great experience. read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Double Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Surprisingly good matcha spot near the beach. All home made no artificial sweeteners or anything sketchy. Really beautiful drinks and cute little desserts! I want to get the mochi waffles! The hojicha latte with ube cold foam was a winner. The lady was very passionate about her offerings. I liked the whole vibe. I will definitely be back. read more

Okay I don't mean 3 stars in a bad way. The inside is really cramped and bright, the lady working was so nice and gave us the whole rundown on the menu. The lavender latte was pretty good and the mango matcha was like overly strong. It seemed like mid matcha quality because there was a bitter aftertaste, I think it would be good with less tho read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

This coffee shop had the best Matcha drinks!!! The regular iced Matcha Latte was delicious. The banana and strawberry Matcha lattes were very good. At this place, you pay for what you get which is quality Matcha. Owner was friendly and very informative when explaining the different Matcha drinks that were offered. It is a very small beach side place. Not much seating but a definite stop if you are in Laguna Beach. I would highly recommend this place and would like to return not only for the Matcha but to try other drinks on the menu. read more

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Perfect pastry service and ambiance fav place deserves the world love love love forever yummy

Coffee enthusiast and Laguna resident. Stopped in to try a drink. Ordered a cortado with oat milk. They charge $1.50 for oat milk, no mention of that at checkout. Asked how much they charge for the cute matcha flight I saw on Yelp, nobody knew..disappointing experience. read more

My boyfriend and I love coffee and this was the best start for our long day driving back to Vegas. I appreciated that Shay was transparent on the ingredients. She was very sweet and thoughtful. It's a small coffee shop yet so cozy and cute. The coffee was amazing, I had the iced spanish latte with the vanilla foam on top with oat milk. I can almost taste it if I think of it hard enough. Anyways, she gave us locations to go to around the area which was sweet of her. I will definitely be coming back soon. Thank you Shay! read more

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The Spicy Bean Lab is small little coffee shop off PCH in Laguna. It's a family owned business! The workers were super nice and helpful. It was the owner sons. I've seen their mom on TikTok promoting her business so I had to check it out bc I love going to Laguna! They have coffee and matcha and other tea options. My bf got the butterscotch cold brew with pandan cold foam (with almond milk bc he's lactose) and I got the banana matcha Einspanner. The coffee was very good but we didn't really taste the pandan much. The matcha also had a very good flavor. The banana matcha is on the sweeter side though for me but I still really enjoyed it. We also got the vegan cinnamon roll. The frosting was soooo good! We warmed it up for a little bit when we got home and it was such a good cinnamon roll! I would def go back for more and try other drinks too! Go check out this family business! It's def worth a try! read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Butterscotch Cold Brew with Pandan Cold Foam (Almond Milk) and Banana Matcha Einspanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Loved my iced matcha latte, unsweetened & with almond milk! The matcha tastes clean & like good quality, not too milky & they use all natural ingredients, nothing artificial. I think the matcha concentrate they make is sweetened already even though I got it unsweetened it was still a little sweet (not too much, the perfect amount, like what I would expect for 25% sweet). I appreciate that they don't skimp on the matcha! The only thing is that my drink was almost $10 which is pricey. But it is Laguna Beach after all. I'd return when I'm in the area! Metered street parking right in front was easy. read more

We were camping in the area and needed a little pick-me-up, so we stopped by The Spicy Bean Lab. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by a friendly young man which was a nice start. I got a matcha and it was sooo good. A lot of matcha spots these days serve matcha that mostly tastes like milk, but this one actually had a rich matcha flavor and the sweetness was perfect. Definitely recommend this spot if you're in the area! read more

We came for their soft opening and everything was DELICIOUS! We loved supporting them at the Tustin farmers market. They have unique drinks and flavors and they are amazing! We got the matcha with ube cold foam and butterscotch cold brew with pandan cold foam. Matcha is strong and ube is prominent with the perfect sweetness. Cold brew is very tasty and pandan is slightly sweet and balance is perfect. Mochi waffles with Nutella had the perfect chewy texture with the cute bear design. The croissants were buttery and flakey and so delicious! All the flavors were different and there are options for everyone! The service was spectacular and all the staff was extremely sweet! This family owned business amazing and we highly recommend coming to support!! read more

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Decided to try 3 drinks banana matcha, lavender cold brew, & ube matcha all tasted amazing and can say this matcha is high quality, the service was everything! location is right in front of woods cove which is amazing. read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

This is definitely the best matcha you can find in Laguna beach.... I might even say in south OC! I've been coming here religiously the past couple weeks and every time I have had such a great experience. The best customer service. The owners were so kind. If you want to support a local business.. please give them a try! read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Matcha espanner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Amazing service! They have amazing crafted cold brew that I have not yet seen so far anywhere else. Their service was amazing and they even came down to the beach to give us mochi. read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - They even deliver their amazing mochi to the beach where we were at. When I say amazing service, I didn't expect them to do this for us. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Purchased a banana Matcha, a cinnamon, cold brew, and a croffle. The place was very small and had a odor of sitting water. The cinnamon cold brew the drink was very bland and watered down. The banana Matcha also lacked flavor, banana flavor consisted of a crushed up banana at the bottom. Thr croffle was lathered on top with Nutella and bottom was burnt. The top was burnt too. That's why they covered it with Nutella. If I had the time to go back, I would've because we didn't drink our beverages nor did we eat the burnt croffle. Sadly wasted 27 bucks. read more

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Amazing experience, great ingredients, loved the service and how clean it was inside. Great menu that you wouldn't expect. I recommend matcha if you don't love a super sweet latte! read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Matcha and Vanilla Lattee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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First time in. Owner's son helped me out. All I wanted was a regular coffee and a latte. He suggested the vanilla for my coffee and he added the perfect amount. Briefly spoke to the owner as well; very nice lady. I live on other end of town but will definitely stop back in when I'm in that area. Coffee was delicious. read more

Best matcha I've ever had. We visited several cafes while visiting Laguna and this one was the best by far. I ordered the banana matcha. We had even came back for seconds! Better then any matcha I've had in LA read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Banana matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

The owner Shay was so nice! She was really welcoming with all the customers and she explained to everyone thoroughly what the drinks had and the ingredients. My friend Marina and I had the matcha flight and my favorites were the strawberry and banana. There was also a great ambiance and their was a free Photo Booth where you could take a picture and download it. The place was so cute and decorated so nice. I believe they had pastries too. I would highly recommend to anyone who loves matcha. I didn't like it before but Shay was so wonderful and made me change my mind! Thank you sm Shay !!! read more

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UBE!!!!!! This place is so fire! House made syrups, modern menu with modern flavors! Non dairy options as well. I got an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and oat milk cream ube foam top! read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Iced vanilla latte, ube cream foam. Non Dairy with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Matcha and coffee is really good. The quality of the matcha is amazing and you can taste the difference from other locations that offer matcha. We try to get our weekly fix at any of their locations. Their snacks are great too! read more

Really liked this spot. Cozy vibe, good coffee, and the staff were super nice. Definitely a place I'd come back to.

I couldn't be more pleased with the spicy bean! The service was amazing. I told them it was my first time trying the cafe and they made sure to recommend a drink based on what I enjoy! The coffee was amazing and I had a wonderful experience! I will be coming back next time I am in the area read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Cinnamon cold brew & blueberry cheesecake danish - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I cannot recommend this place enough!!!! I went here for the first time with a friend and we both got the banana matcha with the banana pudding (which is a recipe passed on from the owner's grandmother! And tastes absolution amazing) and it was the best thing. The shop was so cute and service was amazing :) It's a family owned business and I can tell how much effort and care they put into making their drinks, the matcha tastes very rich and authentic! 10/10 read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Banana matcha with banana pudding! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Came for the bear mochi waffles, and stayed for the drinks! The Spicy Bean Lab is a true gem! We were warmly greeted by the owner, Shay who proudly and happily walked us through the menu. We decided on an iced hojicha latte and a strawberry matcha to go with our Nutella and cheddar mochi waffles. As big lovers of matcha, Hojicha, and taiyakis from Somi Somi, everything we got was spectacular. The hojicha was flavorful and well-roasted, the fresh strawberries in the matcha were sweet without being overpowering, and the mochi in the waffles was delightfully chewy. We can't wait to visit again soon! read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Mochi waffles and hojicha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Delicious matcha! So good. Ceremonial grade. Cutest shop & Easy parking. I was thrilled to discover this hidden gem in our town. read more

The Spicy Bean Lab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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How fantastic is the new Spicy Bean Lab in Laguna Beach? Pretty fantastic. If you're tired of the same drinks and pastries, prepare to be blown away at this bright, clean coffee bar at 1970 S. Coast Highway. The owners--specialty coffee roasters--offer specialty drinks like no other: cold brew bases like cardamom and butterscotch topped with cream like ube, vanilla, pandan, black sesame, hazelnut and caramel. Thinking tea? The matcha bar and tea lattes are next level: you won't be disappointed with the classic matcha iced or hot but strawberry, banana and even mango matchas await. They use ceremonial matcha and a cream top is optional. I can't wait to try the London Fog. The desserts? Unreal. Croffles, strawberry croissants even vegan cinnamon rolls. My almond-banana-chocolate croissant was killer. That said, if you're looking for lower sugar coffee drinks, they can customize a variety of hot and cold drinks so you can indulge without feeling guilty. Impressive. This place is so good we've gone twice in two days. Between Diamond and Center Street on the inland side of Coast Highway, there's parking on nearby streets and also a parking lot behind the building. Find it south of the HIP District. read more

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The spicy bean lab taste very good. It has very yummy tea and SUPER good mochi's ! it's a present for you and your friends visit the spicy bean lab very soon! read more

Love this place! Shay and her family are all amazing. I visit almost every day and get the matcha here mostly. Their cold brew is also top-notch, and this is coming from someone who used to make cold brew religiously. If you've been thinking about visiting, stop thinking about it and just do it! read more