The Spicy Bean Lab Cafe
1970 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Laguna Beach, this newly opened café punches above its weight with genuinely inventive drinks that respect quality ingredients—think real banana in their banana matcha rather than syrup, and lavender cold brew topped with silky black sesame cream. The owner's infectious passion for coffee craft and hospitality sets the tone, making early morning visitors feel genuinely welcomed, and the cozy, intimate space becomes an ideal hideaway whether you're catching the sunrise or craving a meticulously made pour over.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program, matcha and tea options too. Slow-sit spot.
Google Reviews
I loved the flavor of the real banana in their banana matcha. Usually places use a syrup or a very sweet pudding but this was a real banana and exactly what I look for in a banana matcha. And they used very rich high quality matcha. The only thing was that the whisking technique…
Visiting from nyc & since I’m still on EST time decided to watch the sunrise, no where else was open so dropped in and was welcomed by the amazing owner. Everything was delicious! Vegan cinnamon roll was to die for and I wouldn’t have known it was vegan if I wasn’t told. I also…
Amazing cold brew with cream top! I had lavender cold brew with black sesame cream top and it was amazing! The owner was so friendly, welcoming and her passion for making amazing and sharing beautiful tasty things really shines through.
stopped by on our beach visit, saw that they newly opened. space is small but cozy and cute. staffs are very friendly and helpful when i wanted my cream top to be separated and unsweetened and kept checking with us if we wanted to adjust anything. matcha base is premade so it…
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…
Crema Reviews
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