You can find a Starbucks on almost every corner here in Orange County, but very rarely do you ever find a local coffee house that not only serves quality coffee, but also provides the traditional coffee house experience like they do at J.C. Beans.

Since 1994, they have strove to please local coffee lovers with their friendly baristas and fast services, so you can be sure to get your coffee fix without having to deal with the unnecessary wait that you get at other coffee shops.

The best part about J.C. Beans is that they have a drive thru so you can still make a quick stop if you are in a rush. Their drive thru even opens at 4:00am, an hour earlier than the store itself which opens at 5:00am and remains open until 8:00pm. This means that you can essentially fulfill your coffee needs at all “appropriate” hours of the day.

Located on PCH Dana Point, it is the perfect place to meet up with your friends, hang out and relax after a day out and about by the beach, or even to sit down and study for those quickly approaching finals.

It is a nice break from the corporate coffee shops that have quickly overtaken this type of industry. Their effort to remain traditional really shows, and it is noticeable as soon as you walk through the door. The inside of their store features pieced of art created by local artists, as well as a used book library. They even have a fireplace which adds to the comforting ambiance that is so often associated with coffee houses

Their extensive menu offers drinks that fit the needs of everyone. Even if coffee is not exactly your favorite drink, the menu features a specific section dedicated to non-caffeinated drinks ranging from juices to teas to blended freezes.

Not only do they serve a wide variety of drinks here, but they also serve various types of food as well. Inside they have a display for their freshly baked goods that are prepared daily. If you are not in the mood for something as sweet as a pastry, they also serve savory food items such as breakfast burritos.

Overall if you are looking to have the perfect coffee experience that combines all the best aspects of a great coffee house, then J.C. Beans is the place to go.