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My Downtown Santa Ana Don’t Miss Foodie Spots
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items Born and raised in Santa Ana, my hometown’s unique history, diversity, and culture has resulted in a sleeper food scene full of comfort food mixed with elevated dining and inventive fare.
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Comfort Eating
Coffee
Something Special
Bars
Comfort Eating
Looking for accessible but interesting? I’ve got you.
Le Hut is our favorite local hangout. The food is inventive, playful, and tastes phenomenal. I love the ever changing menu full of seasonal fare—a fusion of Filipino, Mexican, and American diner comfort food—with some French cuisine thrown in for fun...
Le Hut Dinette
Smash burgers here are amazing, but their shoestring fries and milkshakes have my heart.
Hammer Burger
My honorary Texan husband swears this is the best Texas style barbecue he’s had outside of Austin, and I have to agree. We can’t seem to go more than a few weeks without feeling the urge to stop by and grab some of Gee’s incredible, literally melts-i...
Gee's Barbecue menu photos - Barbeque
The brunch fare at this charming eatery is elevated and oh-so-comforting. Their breakfast sandwich is mouth-watering good.
Santa Ana Brunch Club
All of the bread at 6100 is epic. People line up to get their hands on it. But it’s the blue corn sourdough people are legit obsessed with. Throw a slice of it it into a hot skillet with some butter or olive oil and you’re in for a treat—like a soft...
6100 Bread
If you love consistently well-executed American fare served in a friendly setting, stop by Chapter One. It’s a family favorite—perfect for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Try ordering one of their massive, tasty burgers and some truly addictive truffle fr...
Chapter One: the modern local
Coffee
Independent coffee roasting artistry meets traditional cafe culture in the DTSA coffee scene. Here are some of my favorite spots.
The roasters at coffee muse are exceptionally talented. Their Colombian beans are a stand out, producing the richest dark chocolate-drenched flavors we’ve had from any local roaster.
Coffee Muse
A local gem, come here for the coffee but stay for the chilaquiles.
Café Cultura
Amazing coffee? ✅ Friendly staff? ✅ Freshly roasted beans? ✅ Great environment for remote working? ✅
Hidden House Coffee
Something Special
Here are some local dining experiences full of unique touches.
Romantic dinner date? Girl’s night out? Escape to Benchmark and dine under a gorgeous canopy of old growth trees wrapped in fairy lights, while enjoying delicious cocktails and some of the most elevated fare the area has to offer. We love their shrim...
Benchmark
You’ll feel the chill vibes the moment you set foot in this gorgeous eatery. From the DJ spinning tunes, to the gorgeous bar with a generous wine selection, and the tapas-inspired plating of thoughtfully executed Asian fare, Sonder oozes sophisticati...
Sonder
Bars
This rooftop bar is where it’s at! No matter when we come here, the energy is always warm, welcoming, and you’re bound to make a new friend with a local—and their dog(s)! We love this spot for the casual conversations, great people watching, and the ...
Native Son OC