As a women-owned drive-thru on Mission Gorge Road, The Lean Bean in Santee anchors the western gateway to the commercial corridor near Mission Trails Regional Park with espresso, acai bowls, and smoothies. The location sits one block west of Al's Sport Shop at 9250 Mission Gorge, capturing hikers and trail runners fueling up before or after Cowles Mountain and Father Junipero Serra Trail outings. The espresso menu includes lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, dirty chai, and specialty blended drinks, while the food program features acai bowls, pitaya bowls, protein bowls, and peanut-butter-based smoothie builds. All bowls use fresh-cut fruit toppings and house-made granola in small and large format sizes. The drive-thru format also handles the after-school rush from families connected to Leaders of Tomorrow College of Martial Arts at adjacent 9177 Mission Gorge Road. Signature preparations include a 20-ounce PB Frosty blended with peanut butter, banana, and espresso over a protein-fortified almond-milk base.