Coffee lovers on-the-go will be treated to a new brand of specialty-grade coffee, Bright® Energy, real-fruit smoothies, whole-leaf teas, and good eats from The Human Bean in early 2026.

The drive-thru stand located at 28657 Central Ave. in Lake Elsinore is locally owned and operated by Roman Vaxman, who says his Bean Team is looking forward to providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service — all served with a signature chocolate-covered espresso bean on top.

“The bean on top is a little thank you for driving through, because The Human Bean believes in making even the smallest of exchanges memorable, kind, and sincere,” says Vaxman. “The company really operates as a family, and we’re happy to take care of our own ‘human beans’ here in Lake Elsinore.”

Originally from Israel, Vaxman brings years of experience in the restaurant industry, where he managed and grew successful dining ventures before following his true passion: Coffee. Drawn to The Human Bean’s community-focused values and commitment to quality, he’s eager to share that passion with Lake Elsinore guests, one perfectly brewed cup at a time. A devoted husband and father, Vaxman says he’s excited to make meaningful connections within the community “one brew-tiful moment at a time.”

Popular drinks on the menu include the Snowy® Mocha, Java Chip Granita, and the company’s new proprietary Bright Energy made with caffeine sourced from green coffee beans. The drive-thru will also feature limited-time flavors, seasonal specials, and secret menu drinks throughout the year.

All of The Human Bean’s franchise locations participate in charity giving events, including their largest Coffee for a Cure giveback day in October. From coast to coast, drive-thrus collectively raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for cancer prevention and treatment annually. Customers can take part in these feel-good occasions simply by ordering their favorite drinks at The Human Bean in Lake Elsinore.

“Our giveback days are woven into who we are, and who our partners are,” says Scott Anderson, COO of The Human Bean. “We’re grateful to welcome Roman and the new team in Lake Elsinore to The Human Bean family, and of course all of their customers who will help make a difference for the organizations that receive funds from giveback events.”

With The Human Bean Rewards App, customers will also be able to earn “beans” for their visits to collect toward free drinks. App users will have access to special offers and promotions, and can load a credit card for easy scan-and-pay visits.

Customers can prepare for their visit by viewing the drink menu and downloading Rewards App online.

About The Human Bean 

With a passion for creating happy ‘Human Beans’, the company’s drive-thrus around the U.S. have established a reputation for friendly baristas, high-quality coffee, and innovative flavors. The Human Bean opened its first drive-thru espresso stand in Ashland, Oregon in 1998, and currently supports over 260 locations open or under development in 24 states.

Learn more at thehumanbean.com.