Published: July 27, 2015. Updated: July 24, 2019
In recent years, Orange County has been reviving its food scene with many new restaurants including famous L.A. imports. Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Tustin and Santa Ana have been leading this trend with newly budding foodie spots that draw inspiration from popular urban scenes. This certainly holds promise for a much-needed revamp of Orange County eats. Here are some of our picks for cafés, coffee shops and restaurants that offer a refreshing (and delicious) alternative to the infamous chain-restaurants of the OC.
Still hungry? get the scoop on OC’s foodie market scene here.
NEWPORT BEACH
- Olea
- Louie’s by the Bay
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Malibu Farm
- American Tea Room
- Cafe Gratitude
- Pizzeria Mozza
- The Cannery
- Honor Coffee Roasters
- Nobu
- Zinqué
- Gulfstream
- Sapori
NEWPORT COAST
CORONA DEL MAR
SAN CLEMENTE
DANA POINT
LAGUNA BEACH
LAGUNA HILLS
LAGUNA NIGUEL
IRVINE
- Cha for Tea*
- Slapfish*
- Cava*
- Puesto*
- Adya*
LONG BEACH
ANAHEIM
COSTA MESA
- Vaca
- Playa Mesa
- Cafecito Organico
- Terrace by Mix Mix
- Calipoke
- Water Grill
- Milk + Honey
- Portola Coffee Lab*
- Shuck Oyster Bar
- Arc
- Sidecar Coffee & Doughnuts
- Taco María
- Pie-Not*
TUSTIN
SANTA ANA
ORANGE
HUNTINGTON BEACH
FULLERTON
BUENA PARK
Places listed with an asterisk * have multiple locations in Orange County.
