Hidden gems: Cafes in Costa Mesa

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Costa Mesa. This list contains 41 places from Cafe category.

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Van Dyke Coffee Irvine
Coffee shop
👍👍 A small shop inside a corporate building. Parking is in a lot that can be validated (1hr free). There's not a lot of good coffee in Irvine, so I'm glad this is now an option. The atrium area is a nice place to enjoy the coffee.
5.00 (52 reviews) (~4.31 km from centre)
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Bobapop Tea Bar
Bubble tea store
$ $$$
5.00 (17 reviews) (~2.6 km from centre)
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H Coffee+Tea
Coffee shop
5.00 (5 reviews) (~3.86 km from centre)
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Original Barista
Cafe
👍 I very much enjoyed both the coffee and staff at this place. The customer service was wonderful, I could tell that people genuinely enjoyed interacting with their guests. I can see why this place is gaining such a loyal following. The coffee was good and I particularly enjoyed that it was served at...
4.90 (96 reviews) (~2.55 km from centre)
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Cafe 4100
Cafe
4.90 (14 reviews) (~3.56 km from centre)
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Atomic Cafe & Catering
Cafe
Cafe & deli offering global comfort food, eclectic sandwiches, plus vegetarian & vegan options.
$$ $$
4.80 (130 reviews) (~2.93 km from centre)
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The Water Brewery - Costa Mesa, CA
Water purification company
👍👍 This place is absolutely magical!😃 You must get your water here and the Jack Fruit tacos will be the best tacos you've ever had in your life!! The staff, the atmosphere, the owner, the products, the food, the tonics, the drinks, the food (yes I said food twice!) the open mic nights, the art...this...
$$ $$
4.80 (77 reviews) (~4.21 km from centre)
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Moonwood Coffee Co.
Coffee shop
👍👍 Moonwood Coffee is our new favorite coffee shop and bakery/catering solution! From the minute you step I to the coffee shop, you know you're in for some heavenly goodness! We ordered a gourmet box of cookies online and picked up other baked items to try as well as coffee to go. I tried the Iced Ced...
$ $$$
4.80 (65 reviews) (~4.5 km from centre)
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Ellie's Table at The Boardwalk
Cafe
👍👍 Really good: - chilaquiles (salsa verde on the side so it doesn’t soak the chips) - Tri tip sandwich - BLT - chili relleno quiche Good: - vegetable focaccia sandwich - sausage breakfast burrito - Ellie’s burger (would be better if there wasn’t as much “stuff” on it. It’s a great burger but adding...
$$ $$
4.80 (24 reviews) (~4.88 km from centre)
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The Blue Box Cafe – South Coast Plaza
Cafe
👍👍 Kudos to Chef Cabrera. Food was beyond excellent. Well planned menu to vibe with Tiffany’s quality and excellence.
4.80 (5 reviews) (~3.34 km from centre)
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Daydream
Coffee shop
Modern, bright shop featuring craft espresso drinks & surfboards, amid home goods & stylish apparel.
4.70 (118 reviews) (~4.45 km from centre)
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Work In Progress
Coffee shop
👍👍 I love this place! It's a tiny bakery situated just off Baker Street. There's a tiny parking lot, but some of the spaces are marked as less than 10 minute parking (I can't remember the exact time). I haven't had trouble getting a space the two times I've been. Their chai latte is gorgeous and delici...
4.70 (116 reviews) (~2.2 km from centre)
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Butcher’s House Brasserie
French restaurant
😠 UPDATE 12/2/2023 - The chef on Saturday must be different or new because the food was TERRIBLE today. Soggy fries, soggy burger bun which self destructed while trying to eat it. Salad dressing had no flavor and the burger patty itself was very tough. I no longer recommend this place! Old review:...
4.70 (116 reviews) (~4.1 km from centre)
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The Caffeine Club
Coffee shop
👍👍 Driving up to the location, I noticed that there was plenty of parking. The space was clean and there’s plenty of seating inside and out. Inside of the coffee shop the ambience was very modern and open. The temperature inside is very cool and there is Wi-Fi, so bring your laptops and come work. The...
$ $$$
4.70 (73 reviews) (~2 km from centre)
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Boba Tea Planets
Tea house
$ $$$
4.70 (68 reviews) (~3.92 km from centre)
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Donut Stoppe
Donut shop
👍👍 Best donuts in Huntington Beach hands down. This is a great family business that supports the community. Always friendly and always helpful. Their quality and pricing is second to none. Definitely a great value for made in house product. Their apple fritters are the best! The chocolate old fashioned...
4.70 (64 reviews) (~4.96 km from centre)
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Nüdae Coffee
Coffee shop
$ $$$
4.70 (55 reviews) (~4.19 km from centre)
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Freelance Coffee Project
Cafe
👍👍 So happy to be in California again where there are more craft coffee shops every square mile than in all of south Florida. Freelance is a beautiful spot with so much space and carefully appointed areas. The protein bite was delicious and the coffee quote excellent.
$$$ $
4.70 (47 reviews) (~4.63 km from centre)
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Delta Cafe Roasting Co.
Coffee roasters
4.70 (41 reviews) (~4.88 km from centre)
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Rooster Tea Costa Mesa
Tea house
👍👍 I love boba tea and live across the street, so I am ecstatic that Rooster Tea House just opened. I ordered a Thai tea, which is delicious. They are offering 30% off all orders the next few days since they just opened. I will definitely be back very soon!
$ $$$
4.70 (38 reviews) (~3.84 km from centre)
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