Costa Mesa's coffee scene thrives on its blend of artisanal roasters and laid-back Orange County culture, with local favorites like Portola Coffee Lab and Neat Coffee leading the charge in third-wave brewing techniques. The city's dense concentration of independent shops creates distinct neighborhood coffee cultures, from the creative energy around the arts district to the more relaxed suburban spots that cater to both remote workers and leisurely catch-ups. What sets Costa Mesa apart is how its 49+ independent coffee shops have managed to maintain their individual character while collectively fostering a community that values quality beans and genuine hospitality over flashy Instagram moments.
All Coffee Shops
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The Lost Bean @ The Hive
3335 Susan St
Coffee Dose
2675 Irvine Ave suite e, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
270 E 17th St #18, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
Broken Yolk Cafe
2701 Harbor Blvd Suite E6, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Rooster Cafe
750 St Clair St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Memphis Cafe
2920 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Portola Coffee Roasters
3313 Hyland Ave Suite B1, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
MoonGoat Coffee
1985 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
Plums Cafe
369 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
Philz Coffee
3420 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Vitaly
2937 Bristol St Suite B100-B103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Milk & Honey
2981 Bristol St B6, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Coffee Nature
355 Bristol St #J, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Lion & Lamb Coffee Roasters
3186 Pullman St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Nook Coffee Bar
2930 Bristol St #B105, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Elixir Wizard Academy - Boba Tea Bar & Ice Cream
1779 Newport Blvd 2nd Floor, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
1835 Newport Blvd #B122, Costa Mesa, CA 92628, United States
Hola Adios Coffeeshop
120 Virginia Pl Unit 101, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
Neat Coffee
1922 Pomona Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
Eller Bakery
1651 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
7 Leaves Cafe
3033 Bristol St Suite 126, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
The Lost Bean Organic Coffee & Tea
3335 Susan St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Better Buzz Coffee Costa Mesa
2701 Harbor Blvd Ste D1, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Work In Progress
2944 Randolph Av # 1, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Milligram Coffee and Kitchen
234 E 17th St #107, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
Buenas Coffee
150 Paularino Ave Bldg B, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Atomic Cafe & Catering
3100 Airway Ave suite #113, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Original Barista
1920 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
The Caffeine Club
1534 Adams Ave A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Heybings Desserts
1175 Baker St A6, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
In-sīt Coffee
891 Baker St suite b-19, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
NUDAE Coffee
1125 Victoria St # U, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
Salty Horse
2246 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
602 Coffee & Acai
1652 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
Micro Dose Drive Thru
1914 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
CHAILO - Coffee Club in Costa Mesa
615 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
Thé Moon Tea House - Costa Mesa
369 E 17th St Ste 12, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
MoonGoat Greenhouse
3210 Park Center Dr Ste 150, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Gremlin Garage
3019 Enterprise St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Wilson Coffee Roasting Company
1651 Placentia Ave suite L, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States
Le Café
3070 Bristol St #170, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
George's Cafe
600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
ARMANI CAFFÈ Costa Mesa
3333 Bear St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
MADE Coffee
688 Baker St # 4, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Blk Dot Coffee
3090 Bristol St Unit #110, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Long Black Coffee
320 Bristol St Suite A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Anomaly Lab
2937 Bristol St #100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
East 18th Cafe
116 E 18th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, United States