30 Best Cafes in Costa Mesa

“So good!!! I stopped in randomly to get a coffee and they only have Vietnamese coffee and it is probably the best iced coffee I've ever had in my life!! After ever sip im like "how is it this good...like how"... I never post reviews but when it's that good you gotta say something! I'm posting this and going back. mindblowing coffee. I just got the 16oz Vietnamese coffee“

“O.B is the only coffee shop in OC who HAS NOT BURNT my espresso!! The iced latte is delicious simply with organic milk and a little maple. NO pretentious hipster energy here unlike many other shops around town. For the people who love nerding out on coffee, you'll love this place“

“What an absolute gem! I absolutely adore their coffee and breakfast burritos—they’re simply irresistible. The vibe inside is so welcoming and delightful, making every visit a pleasure. The staff are incredible too; they’re always attentive and add to the overall wonderful experience. I can’t wait for my next visit. Highly recommend checking it out! ?“

“We ordered breakfast burritos and a loaded bagel & all was great. The lady at the front desk had forgotten about my chai latte order and felt bad so she also gave us a free brownie that was delicious. I liked that there was indoor & outdoor seating areas.

Kid-friendliness: Kids & pets welcomed on patio“

“Friendly staff and quick service. You will not soon forget their Portuguese sausage!“

“The iced chai, churro latte (hot or cold) and their bagels are to die for. I live out of state but cannot wait to go back when I’m in So Cal! Employees are so nice too - seems as though they are very happy working there:)“

“Perfect place for lunch sandwiches and burritos. All Fresh Dailey Patio dining Great.“

“I chose this experience to celebrate my birthday, and it didn't disappoint. Zack, my waiter, revived me very kindly, and explained to me the whole menu. He understood my personal taste to craft me a cocktail and then I just got immerse in the flavors and the ambience. Thank you very much for the hospitality, I had a great Birthday celebration ???“

“The food at Plums Cafe was amazing. My husband and I absolutely loved our dishes, and all the food coming out of the kitchen looked superb. The food was delicious and high quality with generous portions. The service was prompt and friendly as well. We will definitely come back!“

“The employees at this 7 Leaves are always so nice and fast! The decor is minimalist, but I always get my drinks to go anyway. My favorites are the assam milk tea and summer mint tea! Pro tip: you can get the assam milk tea with no ice for no extra charge. But I typically do light ice. Plenty of parking.“

“Amazing deli, with great healthy food.The front of house staff was super nice and the kitchen was incredibly fast considering it was lunchtime.The prices were incredible and the value included a pickle spear and a small pasta salad.A lot of food for under $11!Thanks for a great lunch!!“

“We always eat here before the theatre. Food is great, service is great, and very convenient. I like dining and then walking over to the theatre.“

“One of the best Italian place I know in California and I've been to many. If you ever visit try their secret menu: "Seafood Pasta" it's been around since 2012 but they removed it from the menu (it is quite the if you know you know)!“

“Really fun theme and environment, exotic tea elixirs served in Magical mystery mood. We loved it!“

“Love our experience at Eightfold Tea Shoppe this past weekend. The girl working was very efficient and was straightforward with us letting us know that the drinks were going to take a little bit longer than usual as there were several orders ahead of us and she was the only one at the moment. It was definitely worth the wait, the drinks were made to perfection; good balance with the tea taste and sweetness. We ordered the Earl grey cheese cream and mango swirl.

Will definitely be coming back next time we are in the area.“

“friendly, knowledgeable staff. I let them know it was my first time and they took the time to explain everything in detail. They even put on the cup "enjoy your first time " the coffee is outstanding!“

“Very nice place overall. The pricing is on the expensive side, but that's to be expected at a place like South Coast Plaza. Not to mention, the welcoming and hospitable staff make up for it. Perfect place to get a nice cup of coffee in the midst of a shopping-spree!“

“Amazing family owned business. Great food and customer service. Stuffed French toast a must.“

“Delightful hidden gem! The Spinach Feta Omelet was fresh and delicious. The cheddar chive biscuit was one of the best biscuits I ever had. The small secret garden vibe of the patio seating was enchanting. Breakfast was so good we had to buy one of their "over the top" pastry items to go.“

“A friend recommended Wilson Coffee to me and boy did they deliver! Quick shipping even during these trying times, excellent coffee, plus fair trade and organic as a great bonus! Returning customer, for sure!!!“

“Moulin means best drip coffee (regular and decaffeinated), great bakery, nice service, and beautiful outdoor seating area (on the bridge). Have a relaxing time with the Sbarros. The team in this Moulin Cafe are the best; they really exhibit genuine customer satisfaction.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a lift right at the location“

“Service was amazing and food was great! I’m in a food coma with the sample Mimosas that put me into the coma“

“Freshly made to order food and smoothies !“

“At Moulin, I ordered the almond croissant, Mille-feuille, and a cappuccino. The croissant was 5/5! Very airy and crispy with a good amount of almond filling. The Mille-feuille cream filling was too sweet for my liking but the pastry part was very crispy and nice. The cappuccino came with a little piece of dark chocolate which was a sweet touch.This cafe is sort of hidden in a small outdoor plaza with a number of home decor stores, a couple restaurants, and little shops amongst a business area. I like the location as it's not crowded and has a number of outdoor seating, there was a live performer on the Saturday I went too! There is plenty of parking.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Amazing food!!If you are away from home and are looking for fast delicious food but homemade feeling, this is the spot for you! Everything is made when you place your order so its always fresh!?Friendly! Above and beyond customer service. Thanks again for the excellent service!Ps- you dont have to stay at hotel to dine in or order food here!“

“Again the food was very good.The appetizer was a mini burger made with very good beef. tasty with a surprise of a sweet pickle vs the usual dill. I normally dislike these but in this case it worked well as the pickle was not overly flavored w anise.My daughter had a wedge salad with a dressing much like Boursin cheese in a good way.I had a Turkey horse shoe sandwich ..this is a bit of white toast w a bit of turkey breast a few fries and a white sauce sort of like a taste of an open face roast turkey sand with . it was also very tasty well seasoned the turkey had nice texture was moist not dry. the withe sauce was velvety not starchy.we both had the same main..a Cornish pasty. In Northern Michigan these are as ubiquitous as burgers. normally they are made with a short cut pastry which tend to be sturdy and hard and very filling. this was like a savory flaky pie shell a nice surprise! the filling was proper meat potato and rutabaga well made tender and tasty.the wild rice cake was different. a bit denser than it need be the wild rice was a bit lost.the desert was..godd except I really do not care for buckeyes..I like peanut butter, but not the added stuff. It was well made balanced tasted as it should . Please if you like buckeyes this was a good one, just not my thing. the apple cake was very good rich and the apple had a strong flavor and was tart enough to offset the sweetness.

Parking: lots of close parking.“

“Quaint little bagel shop that my wife and I frequent. I'd wanna try their Korean lunch options some time as they look really good. Overall it's a pretty standard shop, if you go too late in the morning some bagels may already be gone (Jalapeño cheese runs out fast).“

“I was asked if I wanted to top off my shaved ice with condensed milk and I said yes which was the most delicious decision I ever made however I think I might be lactose intolerant because my stomach hurted a little bit after this but it's not their fault“

“Been shopping here for a while , and I can say things have changed for the best ! I love the new location and look! Things just keep improving here ! Recent visit was one of my best , everything was so professional and I was able to get all my needs and questions addressed for my purchases - Carlos was extraordinarily helpful ! Very professional! Thanks“