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    Plums Cafe

    4.1 (3.5k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Adele M.

    Oh my goodness..,I've been wanting to try this place for months. It did not disappoint. We were greeted by a lovely hostess. Very cute patio setting. The drinks (full bar) were superb. The food was amazing. Lots of parking in the strip mall area. Our server, Liz was so accommodating and gracious. We will be back. One thing they need to change - they do not do separate checks -

    Coconut French Toast
    Madeline S.

    Plums cafe is always spectacular!! Came here for my mom's birthday and enjoyed some brunch on the outdoor patio. The service is great and the food is even better. I haven't tried something I didn't like. I always have to get the coconut French toast. Yum!

    Oregon Trail Crispy Hash Brown
    Greg H.

    We went for brunch on a Saturday. We had a reservation for 12:30 and got seated right away. Our server, Frank, politely greeted us and brought us waters right away. We started with drinks which were a mimosa for me and a Bellini for my friend. For an appetizer we had an order of mini cinnamon rolls which come with three of them. For our meal, my friend ordered the pesto and egg avocado toast, and I had the Oregon trail, which was pancakes, eggs and a choice of meat which I had the peppered bacon. I ordered a side of hash browns and asked for them to be crispy. The food was delicious and the vibe was pretty chill. Will definitely be returning for brunch again!

    Vietnamese Pork&Egg Bowl over a bed of sautéed spinach with sourdough, berry jam, and whipped butter.
    Timothy M.

    I tried the Vietnamese Pork & Egg bowl based on the online recommendations. It was beyond delicious! The pork is slow cooked to perfection. There is a good amount of fat but it has been prepared so that it melts in your mouth. The flavor is not overly sweet or over seasoned. It pairs well with the carrots and cilantro. I got mine over a bed of sautéed spinach. I am glad I did, considering the fat content. It came with sourdough. I usually don't care for bread with my meal. Except, they provide the most amazing berry jam and whipped butter. I thought about asking for more of the butter. I was excited to see that other patrons around me ordered the same thing. The service is relaxed and friendly. They were super busy on a weekday lunch. Their artwork is Pacific Northwest themed. There's a couple pictures of Oregon. I came here once before and tried just the sausage and eggs. I bragged about the breakfast sausage to other people. It's amazing. Also, great coffee with unlimited refills.

    Tucked away in the corner of a shopping center, this place is pretty easy to find.
    Dan L.

    I have been a fan of this restaurant for years, and I'm surprised it took me this long to write a review. Located in Costa Mesa right off 17th Street, this place used to be a regular haunt of mine when I lived in Southern California. It is tucked away inside a shopping center, but it's very easy to find. The shopping center itself is very eclectic, there is a a cookie store, a salon makeup places, a few other vendors and another coffee shop. But plums is definitely the star of the show. For starters I have to say they have some of the friendliest wait staff of any place I've ever been. Every single time that I've been there, staff has always been warm, friendly, greet you with a smile, and definitely takes care of your table. Speaking of the tables, the entire restaurant is very light open and airy. It definitely has a very warm, comfortable breakfast time atmosphere. Slightly modern but not overly modern to wear it. Distracts you from your food. They have so many great things on the menu. One of my favorites is the Vietnamese pork bowl, you definitely have to try that! The coffee is amazing, strong but not overly strong, and is just perfect. The atmosphere of the place is semi-quiet, but can get a little bit noisy if there's a lot of people inside. On this particular venture I tried something I'd never had before. The pancakes. Now this is odd because pancakes are my normal go-to. But plum's always has so many great things on their menu. I end up trying those. So today I figured you know what if I'm doing a review. I want to order the simplest item on the menu to see if they nailed it. Spoiler alert : they nailed it I ordered the two stack of the blueberry pancakes with lemon curd and it was phenomenal. Of course I had to do a side of bacon, as well as a milk with breakfast. If there was ever a perfect meal listed in any sort of registry, this would be it. It the pancakes were light and fluffy and the lemon curd was absolutely outstanding and the overall dish was just a pleasure to eat. The waiter that took care of me was friendly, attentive, and not overbearing. It was absolutely the perfect pace for a morning breakfast. Bottom line? If you are ever in cost Mesa and do not go to Plum's, you are cheating yourself out of one of the best breakfasts in Orange county. County. This place has been around for a very very long time, and the quality of the food and the returning clientele shows it.

    Hayley H.

    Celebrating OC Restaurant Week with the gorrllls. I had the opportunity to meet up with a few of my coworkers to celebrate one of the best weeks of the year. Plums has it all. A trendy vibe, caffeinated bevvies, and a stacked breakfast/lunch menu. I will admit that their pricing is on the higher side - but what isn't these days? I ordered their banana split latte and a breakfast sammie with turkey. This sandwich came layered with an over-easy egg and all the greens. I also loved their side salad, which came with fresh sliced strawberries and oranges. Their service was a-okay. They did forget about our crew towards the end of our visit, but otherwise were very attentive.

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    Mikki C.

    I've given this place another chance and glad for it! We were gifted a mini cinnamon roll as an appetizer, which was awesome. Then we doubled down and ordered the giant cinnamon roll and were delighted how flavorful and moist it was. The iced banana coffee was freaking delicious and my girlfriend loved her hot coffee. I highly recommend the sweet potato hash, super flavorful and makes yummy left overs.

    Breakfast Sandwich
    Erika N.

    Plums is an OC staple brunch spot on 17th street. I would highly recommend making reservations and pretty easy to schedule the day before as it a pretty busy and well known spot in Costa Mesa. When you get seated, best play is to order the Dutch baby before your full order. It's an amazing pastry dish but does take about 20mins or so to cook. We added the berries and pro-tip is to squeeze the lemon, add the berries then sprinkle the powdered sugar. I ordered the breakfast sandwich with bacon. The greens to meat & bread ratios is fantastic. I love a well-balanced sandwich that doesn't feel too decadent. The side salad with a light vinaigrette was a great pairing. They have tons of refreshing cocktails and lots of options on the menu. Another great dish is the Vietnamese bowl but will be adding this sandwich to my brunch rotation. They have indoor and outdoor seating, I enjoy sitting inside due to the aesthetics since outdoors is just a little space between businesses and near parking lot.

    The two pound Giant Cinnamon Roll
    Steve N.

    As always outstanding food and the service was off the hook. Luke our service was outstanding it was so refreshing to be served by a waiter like him. Good job Plums in hiring Luke!!!!

    Patty melt for breakfast?  Yes please!
    Jimmy C.

    The only place you're gonna get a Dutch baby in socal! But try some of other things on menu too! Nothing wrong with a patty melt to start your day off on a lazy Saturday morning with the wife and kids.

    Way too much cheese
    Zack W.

    Fast and friendly service, inside was clean, it was busy but we got our food fairly quickly. Tad bit pricey. The cinnamon roll was huge. We thought it wasn't going to be very good because of how big it was but it was fresh, hot, goey and crispy, great flavor. Ordered some biscuit meal and it was not very good. It was basically a stuffed biscuit with cheese, potato, bacon, and eggs. Way too much cheese on there. So much cheese that it kind of ruined the dish. I know people love their cheese my it was way too much. Hard to eat.

    2 pounder
    My W.

    Plums had me in a chokehold for months. Reel after reel of their famous 2-pound cinnamon roll had me dreaming, drooling, and fully influenced by these influencers that moaned after each bite of the cinnamon roll. So when my kids asked what I wanted to do for my birthday, I immediately said, "I need the 2-pound giant cinnamon roll." Birthday rules applied. They had no choice. I got to have my "yes" day. The wait wasn't terrible, it was about 30 minutes. We did have to sit outside in the rain, but there were heat lamps. It was fine. I even enjoyed the sound of the rain for a bit. Then the cinnamon roll arrived. Yes, it was massive. It was definitely Gram worthy and I received a lot of likes but... it was all looks, no substance. Four of us ate about half and took the rest home. Unfortunately... it was really dry. The best part was the very center. The edges were burnt and crunchy, not in a good way. It was just hard and flavorless. I left sadly disappointed. It was my birthday. I had waited so long for this moment, only to walk out of Plums utterly sad. Sometimes the hype wins. This time, it didn't.

    Ken C.

    Open from morning till 2pm, Plum's cafe is a local spot in Costa Mesa that specializes in brunch items. Most of their entrees run around $20 (except their steak and eggs and crab omelette). I went with their chocolate banana waffle ($20), that's topped with banana, whipped cream and caramel sauce. The waffle was chocolatey, and I enjoyed the caramel sauce and whipped cream. My wife and I shared their granny smith apple salad, which was a refreshing mix of greens, apples (dried and fresh), hazelnuts, pinot vinaigrette, goat cheese, and dried cranberries ($19) and added chicken for $9. I got their cinnamon roll latte ($10), which, to my surprise, came with a "mini" version of their signature cinnamon roll. Overall, this was a good experience for a early lunch/late breakfast as we got a nice balance. $28 for a salad with a little bit of chicken is on the steep end of what I'd want to pay for a light entree, which ultimately impacts where it ranks on my top brunch destinations; however, we did enjoy what we ordered and we would consider coming back if we were already in the area.

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    Ask the Community - Plums Cafe

    Do you guys serve Mimosas?

    Yes, we offer a full bar including Mimosas

    We plan to come on Easter. Are you offering only the Easter brunch on that day or can we also order off your regular menu?

    Every Easter and Mother’s Day (two days a year), Plums offers a special brunch menu in order to offer the best service and highest quality brunch items as possible. The Easter Brunch menu can be found on Plums web site under the menu section.… Read more

    Any vegan foods as I sure don't see any. Amazing so many places are stuck in the past and won't offer a healthier alternative like vegan foods, fresh veggies & fruit maybe?

    There are a few limited vegan options like the Brazilian Bowl, fruit, whole cut oats, and salads.

    Ok so I saw that you have a two pound cinnamon roll that if you finish it by yourself you get a tshirt. What does the tshirt look like? Is the cinnamon roll free if I finish it fast enough? Can I expect confetti when I conquer the beast?

    We offer a tshirt with different size options that say I ate the whole Cinnamon Bun at Plums Cafe if you finish in 20 minutes.

    Do you have a gluten-free pancakes French toast or GF waffles?

    Yes, we offer gluten-free pancakes, waffles and toast.

    Do they allow small 10lbs well behave inside?

    People? Sure. Dogs? No.

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes, they have lots of gluten-free options!

    Vegetarian friendly? Dog friendly? These are the two things I look for when finding a weekend brunch spot.?

    Do you have Apple Pay?

    Yes

    Do we need reservations?

    No, you don't need reservation.

    Is there a to-go option?

    Yes

    Do they deliver?

    No they don't

    Can we eat lunch inside today?

    Yes

    So they do Delivery?

    Pick up only

    Do they offer bottomless mimosas?

    No.

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes they do online 24 hours in advance. After that call the restaurant and make them.

    What are your gluten free options?

    Water

    Can you bring Dogs?

    Yes

    Any vegan options?

    Hello Morgan. First of all, I am not a vegan so I don't want to give any incorrect information. However, if the point is to avoid all animal byproducts, (by my experience) Plums would be difficult.… Read more

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    Established in 2022
    Locally owned & operated

    Would definitely go again! To start off I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant. They…read morehave plenty of wonderful outdoor seating. The service was also great, we had a friend that ordered a drink not knowing there was cinnamon inside; upon hearing that she couldn't have cinnamon, our server immediately changed her drink into something she could have! For food we ordered the granola bowl, the chicken sandwich, and the toast that came with a delectable dipping sauce. I ordered an orange juice as well and I really recommend it! I rarely have orange juice but wanted to try it and it was really fresh (tasted freshly squeezed). The granola bowl was perfect, not too sweet. The sandwich was also made perfectly. All in all, would definitely come back for the food, vibes, and service!

    This place deserves a gold star! I've been coming here since it opened a couple of years now. The…read moreoutside deck is located in a charming Spanish revival courtyard off of 17th street in Costa Mesa. It's a beautiful spot for brunch, mid afternoon snack or gathering spot with friends for dinner. The vibe is Newport relaxed quietly trendy. But let's get on with the food. In the morning if they have the monkey bread in stock don't skip on it. Their avocado toast is exceptionally well done. In the afternoon I recommend their dips and cocktails. They are on the lighter side. The star of the show for me right now is their dinner deals. Recently the restaurant has been doing weeknight specials that really are SPECIAL. Kudos to the chef who did Thursday Parma Chicken night (6/11). We started with a cold draft of Peroni Italian beer. Followed by a plate of Parma chicken, salad and frites. The chicken was other worldly. It was huge! Somehow still crispy with speckles of sesame, even with a layer of melted mozzarella, ham and fresh whole leaves of basil. Fries were thick and perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy inside. Two sauces accompanied the plate. A tomatoey one and a creamy aioli for dipping. The salad was fresh and lightly seasoned. At $25 for the whole meal including drink is the best deal in Eastside Costa Mesa. The only critique I have is the beer could have been colder. The salad a little bigger (it was delicious). The courtyard heating lamp a little more ample. Thursday night Parm night went so well, I came back to try their Steak and Frites with Wine on Tuesday night. For $35 it comes with a light French red. You could get a white or an-alcoholic wine. I prefer a deeper red but their choice was probably picked to be the most pleasing for most folks. The salad and frites were well executed as Thursday night. They never asked how we wanted the steak done but delivered perfectly cooked steaks. Seared and slightly crisped on the outside and pink to red center. Their compound pat of butter on top was delicious (I cannot tell what is in it but delicious). They also had two sauces accompanying the plate. One was a grainy mustard that went very well with the steak and the other was their creamy aioli. If you want a great deal and great food try them out for their Tues or Thur special. Go now before word gets out and they get too busy to book a table. I plan to be here this summer for them.

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