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Breakfast at Plums - Plums Cafe, Costa Mesa, CA

Plums Cafe

4.7
4.7
290 Reviews
$31 to $50
Breakfast

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 54 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
Pacific Northwest Inspired Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch. We cater and we love bacon!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 08:00–14:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–15:00
  • Phone number
    (949) 722-7586
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jorge Angulo
  • Catering
    We can provide any menu items for a large party if you pick up.
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate your special event at Plums Cafe with your very own private dining and event space. Our indoor/outdoor space offers a sophisticated elegant ambiance with a spacious design and plenty of seating.
  • Area
    Costa Mesa
  • Cross Street
    17th Street and Tustin Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 290 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Great for brunch

  • North Orange County

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Plums Cafe offers an inviting atmosphere with "amazing food" and "great service." The diverse menu shines with delicious breakfast and brunch options, including standout items like the Dutch Baby pancake and cinnamon roll. While prices can be high, the "generous portions" and overall quality make it "worth the trip." Regulars highlight the "friendly staff" and "wonderful dining experience," recommending reservations due to its popularity. Despite occasional service hiccups, Plums remains a "go-to" spot for many.

290 Reviews
  1. Tony

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    My girlfriend and I came here for a Valentine’s brunch celebration. Immediately after giving our reservation name they sat us down right next to the reservation counter, which was right in front of the parking lot. Of course considering that they were packed on a Sunday afternoon, we didn’t mind it too much up until we were served our food. I ordered the Oregon Trail and the bacon that was served was hard to chew through, but the pancakes that served with it made up for it. My girlfriend ordered the chicken and waffles, which was okay for the most part. We both shared the infamous dutch baby, but unfortunately it was our least favorite dish out of our entire meal. Overall, the pancakes were the best part of this experience but much of the dishes had lacked a certain ‘wow-factor’ despite how high the menu items were priced. A tip for anyone who wants to eat here: definitely consider making a reservation ahead of time or you will wait a long time (90 minutes max) until you can be seated if you walk up to the counter without a reservation.

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  2. Dr Nathan

    VIP

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best brunch places in Orange County! Cinnamon bun A+ Biscuits ang gravy A++ one of the best! Avocado toast with Pesto A+ Salad A++ Dungeness crab omelette A+ but heavy on the cream

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  3. Roger

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had reservations for 12:30 pm and they called us right at 12:30, everything was great

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  4. Lorena

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had brunch menu, food was delicious and definitely retuning for more.

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  5. Donnell

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The 2 stars is for the unseasoned food. This place is definitely not LA Black People certified. The service was very good, but the food had no season at all. I had the trout breakfast and the trout had no salt or anything. It was breaded with corn meal and that didn't even have seasoning in it. The eggs were plain in taste and the potatoes. The only thing that had seasoning on it was the bacon. The toast came out cold and didn't even melt the butter I put on it. The cinnamon roll was good as hell. They give you a small orange juice that only takes about 3 sips to finish (joking), but it is small. I wouldn't come back here for the food again.

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  6. Ashley

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My dish tasted good, but there were so many onions in it that I couldn’t eat it because I don’t like onions and they were not listed as an ingredient on the menu for me to request that they be left out. My girlfriend’s blueberries had mold in it & they just replaced the berries without offering to take them off the bill.

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  7. Dawn

    VIP

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun, unusual menu items and secret menu! Great service. Great brunch spot.

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  8. Jeanie

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was good overall but the white of my friends eggs were not cooked, se told our waiter Abe got her another egg but it was the same. Maybe she should have been more specific and ordered “medium” instead of just over-easy? Tim our waiter was very nice and patient even though he had a lot going on. The noise was a little loud in the outdoor area but that’s just due to the number of people talking. It’s a little expensive in my opinion - $70 for breakfast for 2 🙄 and the food just ok.

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  9. Manuel

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drives about an hour from Covina, but its worth it I’ll tell you that. Food is bomb, drinks are good just a tad pricey like $10 a drink. but everything is 5/5. I’m a weekly there

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  10. Natalie

    VIP

    Orange County

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Consuela was so friendly and nice. Food was delicious!

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FAQs

Plums Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 722-7586.

Plums Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 290 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Plums Cafe

369 East 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    17th Street and Tustin Avenue
  • Area
    Costa Mesa
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 08:00–14:00 Sat, Sun 08:00–15:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jorge Angulo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 722-7586
  • Catering
    We can provide any menu items for a large party if you pick up.
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate your special event at Plums Cafe with your very own private dining and event space. Our indoor/outdoor space offers a sophisticated elegant ambiance with a spacious design and plenty of seating.
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