Little gem in a business park. Tried The Atom which is a Classic BLT + avacado. Really good and it was toasted with butter and mayo. Only drawback is too much lettuce. I had to pull half the lettuce off the sandwich. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing, all the ingredients were very fresh. The customer service was top tier the owner is so friendly and caring along with the other 2 ladies that work there as well! I will definitely be coming back here on my lunch breaks etc. One of the best cafe's i've ever been to here in Costa Mesa! read more

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Best paninis! I always go for the Ion sandwich--it's incredibly delicious, and the owner/staff is super friendly. Freshly made every time! Highly recommended! read more

MUST VISIT! Atomic cafe is such a cute and tasty mom and pop cafe from their cute patio set up to the most sweet and friendly owners, delish food and one of a kind service. This is the place to visit. I came across Atomic cafe randomly one morning, this is now my go-to spot for delish sandwiches! The foot is so tasty, great quality, and generous quantity. If you don't visit you'd definitely be missing out! read more

OMG, a MUST TRY is their (Patê Sô / Vietnamese Meat Pastries)!! First time back to Atomic Cafe in years. Must say, wayyy better than previous ownership. Sandwiches are enormous (got the panini, Galactic) that I could only finish half! (probably because I had 2 of the meat pastries :). VERY nice Vietnamese owners and staff, so WARM and friendly. Great Value for the price too! If you are in the area, don't miss this GEM of a spot! Easy parking, and order quickly came out. You WON'T be disappointed. PS - their 'Daily Special is Pho' (shrimp or chicken with vermicelli noodles) - owners assured me I would LOVE it! Can't wait to try it! PS - they also serve awesome breakfast too! read more

The staff here is extremely kind and welcoming, food was absolutely phenomenal (i ordered the atomic panini and added turkey) made with fresh ingredients, and overall the shop just feels like pulling up to your parent's house and they're about to fix you up a nice meal. Feels like family. So happy i found this little hole in the wall joint (: read more

I say a huge thank you to the staff at Atomic Cafe! I went in yeterday with an order for 5 items. It had been requested by a physician's office that I was taking lunch to. They were so accomodating and efficient. I had the food and delivered it one time. (Next time I will order online before hand). They labeled each item so I knew what was in each container. I did not ordered anything for myself, but everything looked and smelled delicious. Thank you so very much for assisting me in this important luncheon. I will definitely be back! read more

Family owned cafe with such great sandwich options! I get the "ion" and it's sooo good, the mushrooms seal the deal. So many drink options! Great place if you want a nice panini and wonderful and kind customer service! read more

This is one of my favorite little places in all of Orange County. The food is absolutely delicious! And the owner and family are so sweet. Always making nice conversation and putting in the extra effort to make sure you're leaving happy. read more

From the moment we walked in, Huan and the cafe staff took such incredible care of us. Oliver and I both enjoyed The Atom (BLT) with avocado added, and mini Häagen Dazs for dessert. We felt like family at this wonderful Cafe, and look forward to visiting again, next time we're close by. read more

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I just tried this place for the first time. Amazing staff super friendly great quality food. And great price's! Definitely recommend. Their breakfast burrito and bagel sandwich is a must try. read more

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The best!!! Everyone needs to come visit this gem, the owners are so friendly & welcoming, service always 10/10. it's a family owned cafe, seating is available inside & outside. i definitely recommend the Vietnamese iced coffee & honestly anything from the menu! read more

I love finding great cafes near the office! We DoorDashed some bacon and ham breakfast burritos, and they're heaven! I'm not generally a fan of breakfast burritos but these are flavorful and zesty and grilled to give it a nice crisp on the outside. Now my coworkers are sold, and we all want to try them for lunch very soon! read more

The staff are friendly, the owner/cook is accommodating and very easy to talk to. The panini's are delicious! My personal favorite is the egg sausage english muffin, very filling and very fresh! Highly recommend this place! read more

They have the best vegan "burger" patty I have ever had. I got "The Apollo" which was excellent. It is a vegan patty on a bed of lightly dressed greens. yum Update October 2018: Today had tri tip panini sandwich with pickled onion, horseradish, and arugula! So good! And their potato salad has a Dijon kick read more

Emelia Deli - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I work right down the street and the owner seems so nice and friendly I hate to write this bad review but I have to. I found glass in my special of the day. At first when I chewed into it I thought it was clam shell. Then I thought wait... I ordered a chicken pizza! I found some more cleaned it up and yes I had chewed glass. I know it was a busy day I saw the lunch rush but this is really dangerous and I'm never going back. It was my newfound lunch spot. Also the chicken was way over cooked and I waited forever I was thinking I'll phone in next time but I'm scared to eat there now. I had to throw out the rest of my food after that bite. Also whoever packed the food put the pizza on top of my salad in the same box. Soggy warm salad? Glass in my food? No thanks. It's a shame I like giving business to small mom and pop places but I don't want to eat glass. They have a really great Ion panini and everything tastes fresh if you want to take the risk though. Maybe it was an isolated incident but the feeling of chewing glass is something I never wanted to experience. I'm kind of horrified. read more

Emelia Deli - Tiny pieces like this I bit into. - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

As others have mentioned this is a small place in an office park that doesn't look like much from the outside. But inside we were warmly greeted by the new owner, Huan, and the food and service could not have been better. I had the breakfast burrito and my buddy had the burger. Both of us thought the food was excellent. Support small businesses and give this place a try. Pretty sure you'll be glad you did! read more

Great little restaurant with outside seating. Great food and service. Friendly faces every time. Egg rolls and spring rolls are a must try. read more

Emelia Deli - Breakfast Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Awesome little spot tucked away in an industrial complex. The owners are incredibly nice and cheery first thing in the morning. They also don't mind customizing your order the way you like it, feel free to ask! I love the granola bowl for breakfast, the fruit is always fresh and it's a very large serving for the cost. I keep coming back here read more

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My coworkers and I were running errands during lunch and needed to pop by somewhere fast so we decided to order over the phone for pickup. LOCATION: The location is NOT fancy so don't expect bells and whistles. It's also pretty hidden in an executive office complex so just make sure to look for the sign. FOOD: I ordered The Proton salad which is an Asian orange chicken salad. Sadly, this salad was something I could've gotten for cheap at Trader Joe's for $4.99 SERVICE: The elderly man that looks like he runs the place is very kind. When you walk into low key cafe places like this one you kind of expect people to not care about good customer service but I experienced the contrary here. So maybe I'll come back to try something else but I don't recommend the Proton Salad. I hear their sandwiches are better! read more

Emelia Deli - Proton Salad. Average rating. - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I cannot recommend this place enough!! I was craving both a little bit of breakfast and lunch foods and I didn't want to just end up at some fast food chain. So i maps'd food near me and this place popped up with great Yelp reviews, so i figured why not give a small business my money instead. Huan was there by himself and he was just the sweetest. I ordered somewhat of a big order for 9:30am, but it was well worth the wait. I got the breakfast sandwich, the neutron, the ion, the voyager salad, and a few eggrolls. My god, I'm so happy I walked in that door. Everything was so delicious. Huan really put so much love and care into the food and service of running this place. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Super tasty & quick! Very nice people working. I got the veggie breakfast burrito and iced Vietnamese coffee. Yum!

Vets breakfast burritos in town. Very friendly staff and great service. Fresh food and really good. Always a pleasure coming here. Come support small business! I always get the breakfast burrito with ham or the everything bagel with Creme cheese. read more

Great food and great service. Perfect Place for lunch . Hidden away. Great sandwiches read more

Really great spot for breakfast. The owners are very kind, and are appreciative of your business. The food is spectacular. If you are in the area, you have to check out Atomic!!! read more

Walked in not exactly knowing what to expect, but it exceeded all my expectations! It was so nice to enjoy a warm sandwich in the fresh air! The employees were so welcoming and checked in on us to make sure we enjoyed everything. It is a quaint little shop that welcomes all who come to it! read more

Emelia Deli - Zoa Energy Drink and The Salyut Panini - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is our first time at the Cafe. We ordered a grilled cheese sandwich which was crispy outside with cheese melted inside. We liked the texture and taste, it is the best I've ever had. We also ordered a breakfast burrito that was very tasty and very well made. The Vietamese Coffee was so good we finished the whole thing within minutes. It has the right amount of caffeine and sweetness. Owner was very nice and made sure we got all we needed. He also gave us a treat "warm egg rolls". Service was great, place was very clean. We definitely will be back for their paninis. This will be our go to place from now on. read more

Really good food! Fast and friendly service. On my phone it told me my food was going to be ready by a certain time and i walked in 10 min earlier and she was just finishing up my order. read more

Hidden gem, I'll be frequenting this place when I'm in the area. Came in for a breakfast burrito and was very impressed that they make the pico fresh for each burrito. Friendly and quick service. One of the best breakfast burritos I've had. read more

Really good Sandwiches If you can find it, you'll be pleasantly surprised. They do a really good job on their sandwiches serving fresh ingredients with distinctive sandwich combinations. LOCATION & AMBIANCE (Rating 2) So the location is really bad. Extremely tough to find from the street and once you do, you'll find yourself still looking for the front door. Once you're in you'll be greeted by a great staff and the owner. Seating is limited both inside and outside but comfortable. SERVICE (Rating 5) These guys care about what they're serving. They definitely pay attention to the details when serving making sure you have a complete setting with napkins and checking back on you. I was impressed for a sandwich shop. They also take the time to explain their menu and favorites of the guests and their own. It's always great to interact with employees that know and love their menu and want to make sure you order what's best for you. Galactic (Rating 4.5) This sandwich was extremely tasty. With turkey breast, bacon, sun-dried tomato pesto, spinach and provolone served on toasted, pannini style it had some great flavors. The sun-dried tomato pesto rang through triumphantly, but the provolone was lost (almost not there) in the taste. I actually wonder if it was just forgotten? Hmmm... The bread was just OK. A bit dry and not fully toasted, but still flavorful. I'd do this one again, but next time I'll check to make sure the cheese is there. read more

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My wife and I loved it! The paninis were delicious, and the bread was grilled to perfection. All of the staff are very accommodating and gracious. We wish we lived closer so we could frequent them more often. read more

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One of the best cafes around. The breakfast burritos are delicious. The service was good, considering a new worker was getting trained. Great customer service and manager was super nice! read more

Not Bad if you're looking for a quick bite to eat. Could be allot quicker if there's more than one person helming the station. (However, I don't want to give the impression it's a long wait either). read more

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Rick's is a small place with limited seating (10 max if you really get to know your neighbors), so I recommend picking up a to go order. However if you do this then you potentially miss out on whatever the special of the day is. All the normal menu items have fun science-themed names, which I fully endorse as a scientist (and a not-insignificant reason for my coming here). On the specific day I visited the daily special was a Diavolo Shrimp Burrito special. It was described to me as a 2/5 of spiciness, and I would say it's on the lower end of a 2. In addition to the shrimp and sauce, there was rice and some greens, wrapped in a spinach tortilla. The size was substantial, enough for an entree on its own, and with the side salad sufficient for even the largest of diners. For a side I had the option of a few salads, and chose the kale which had a citrus dressing. It was simple, and solid, but nothing compared to the shrimp burrito. I would definitely come back and try more daily specials or an item off of the normal menu. read more

Emelia Deli - Daily Special Diavolo Shrimp Burrito with kale salad - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Got the burger good but surprised u have to pay extra for a side I would order the socials seemed to be a better value! read more

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We found this on Yelp and came for a leisurely breakfast one morning. Rick the owner was super friendly and nice. We all ordered fritattas. Although they took a while -- it says 20 mins on the menu -- they were all made from scratch and really good for just $5. They have other things on the menu which we'll definitely come back to try. Atomic Cafe is located in an area where businesses are, behind the 55 fwy. It's not easily visible so look for the location before going. We saw Rick personally deliver food to the neighboring offices after he's done preparing them. Now THAT'S service!!! read more

I can't believe more yelpers have not discovered this place yet! This is what being a foodie is all about imho. Finding that hidden, non-descript little place where some talented chef has set themselves up to do what they love on their own time and in their own way for people who appreciate a good meal. Lucky for me I have the yelp app on my phone, and this place turned out to be the closest $ restaurant open for breakfast during the 8am hour one fine morning. Only 12 reviews, but they were full of high praise, so I headed over to feed my 12 year old boy 2nd breakfast before class. French toast was light and flavorful. The orange zest was a pleasing twist. I do wish it had been served with real maple syrup rather than the generic pancake syrup it came with, but then, I am a syrup snob. Fresh fruit with yogurt and homemade granola was a treat that I had to steal a few extra bites of. I can hardly wait to go back and try some of the scrumptious looking salads and sandwiches on the menu, not to mention the homemade cookies that everyone raves about. Maybe I can get a job in one of those offices in the same building... :) read more

Emelia Deli - Fresh fruit with yogurt and homemade granola $3.75 :) - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

A girlfriend and I stopped by here after jumping at the trampoline park down the road with our boys. I think it was Jacob behind the counter, and he was great with our two boys who were pretty picky. All of the food was fresh and delicious. Finding this place was a little difficult and the seating situation was tight, but we did come at peak lunch hour. With that being said, next time I'm in the area I'll still stop by again for the great food and excellent service read more

Emelia Deli - All the healthy delicious things - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This review is going to be short and sweet!! =) Love this small hidden gem of a café, owner and staff are so friendly and helpful. The quality of food is always fresh and delicious and I think the secret ingredient is they make their food with love and that's one of my favorite ingredients! I look forward to going back and trying something new as there is always something special added to the days menu that's not offered daily.. Love love love! You must try! read more

Emelia Deli - BLT & side mixed green salad! OhSoYum! :) - Cafes Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I loved this place! The owner was friendly and the food was good. The super cute names also tickle my funny bone! I ordered the neon salad. I expected really crappy beef for my Thai salad but not at atomic!! They gave me super tender flavorful beef and the salad was very filling. The vegetables were fresh and the ratio of toppings to meat to salad lettuce was perfect. It does take a little while to order your food so if you're more than 10 minutes away and only have an hour for lunch I highly recommend phoning in your order. Tip: you order at the counter and you pay after you've already eaten. Seating is pretty limited read more