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Plums Cafe, Costa Mesa, CA

Plums Cafe

4.7
4.7
317 Reviews
$31 to $50
Breakfast
369 East 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Pacific Northwest Inspired Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch. We cater and we love bacon!

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Costa Mesa
  • Cross Street
    17th Street and Tustin Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 317 people are saying

Plums Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Orange County

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Plums Cafe offers a delightful brunch experience with "fantastic food and excellent service." Known for its "unique menu choices," the cafe impresses with dishes like the Dutch pancake and the giant cinnamon roll. While it can be "pricey," the quality and flavors make it "worth it." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

317 Reviews
  1. Mari

    Orange County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Plum’s has been our “go to” restaurant to celebrate special occasions for at least the 25 years we have been customers. The food has been extraordinary and the service excellent. The property and vibe are very cool, and the food and drink have been consistently excellent over all these years. We’re definitely fans……...

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  2. julie

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always on point. Pricey but worth it. Say yes to the soups.

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  3. Susan VIP

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good service and great food. Great vibes and pleasant outdoor dining.

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  4. Kathy VIP

    Phoenix9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. Food arrived so fast! Had the famous Dutch pancake…did not disappoint but so big…took most of it home!

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  5. Adri VIP

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    the dishes were bit on the pricey side! but the food was good

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  6. Emily

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just as lovely and delicious as I remembered it. Service was so perfect as well.

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  7. Mike VIP

    Orange County28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s a no for us. It’s kind of novelty food. Like fair food.  I asked for crispy bacon, and I think it offended them because it was comedically burnt. There were three of us and everyone was underwhelmed. I ordered buttermilk pancakes, but got blueberry pancakes. When I told our server, she said “that’s weird”. At the end of the meal when I didn’t eat the pancakes, she asked if I wanted a to go box, I said no thanks, I don’t like blueberry pancakes. She just said I don’t know why they gave you those. We were still charged for them. I’ve never had anything like that happen before. No big deal but it was pretty odd.  in all fairness lots of people seem to be enjoying themselves, but none of us will be back. 

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  8. Jennifer

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and great service. Will definitely go again.

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  9. Chelsea

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outside the noise level is high but honestly it’s great because if you have kids people don’t notice them screaming. People can still enjoy a nice Brunch without feeling like you are at a playground. The food is always excellent and the servers are always attentive even when it’s incredibly busy. We visit from above Sac and this is always our first Brunch. Get the Dutch baby and the cinnamon roll and share like an appetizer. Satisfaction guaranteed.

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  10. Gretchen

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and excellent service. I will be back!

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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 317 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Orange County
  4. North Orange County
  5. Costa Mesa

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
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 Lot
  • 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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