Guidebook for Costa Mesa
Food Scene
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
270 E 17th StAmazing coffee and absolutely to die for doughnuts.
Kéan Coffee Artisan Roasters
2043 Westcliff DrThe coffee is amazing. Best coffee in Orange County.
Best brunch in Orange County. It's busy, get their early or expect a wait. It's worth it.
They also have really good dinner as well.
72 locals recommend
Eat Chow
1802 Newport BlvdBest brunch in Orange County. It's busy, get their early or expect a wait. It's worth it.
They also have really good dinner as well.
The absolute best dessert in Orange County. They take a doughnut, cut it in half - then add ice cream and toppings. THEN THEY SEAL THE DOUGHNUT AROUND THE ICE CREAM. So the doughnut is warm - but the ice cream isn't. It's amazing.
20 locals recommend
Afters Ice Cream
18030 Brookhurst StThe absolute best dessert in Orange County. They take a doughnut, cut it in half - then add ice cream and toppings. THEN THEY SEAL THE DOUGHNUT AROUND THE ICE CREAM. So the doughnut is warm - but the ice cream isn't. It's amazing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pie Society Bar
353 E 17th StSpeakeasy. Super cool secret spot.
Really good eats. Great little bar scene. Close to the airport if you're super early for your flight. Great little spot.
19 locals recommend
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
18169 MacArthur BlvdReally good eats. Great little bar scene. Close to the airport if you're super early for your flight. Great little spot.