These cafés are locally owned, independent gems that bring unique charm, quality coffee, and a cozy atmosphere to the community. Unlike chain cafés, these cafes are unique and I miss them so much when I am away!
Map
The cutest small local cafe! They have an amazing chai latte and cute merch as well! I have three mugs from here...
VACANCY
My all time favorite local cafe!! The cutest spot, with adorable seating placed along a tiny shopping street. Their pastries are all sourdough no refined sugar based as well!
HERST COFFEE ROASTERS
Lovely little local cafe spot in the heart of Laguna! Good service and suppperrrr yummy pastries as well.
Jedidiah Coffee
Super trendy spot at the Camp with the cutest decorations and a cool menu as well, they have a cool cherry coke espresso tonic!
WIP Work In Progress
One of the most talked about cafes in OC! Super yummy coffee, avocado toast, and a great working space!
MoonGoat Independent Coffee Roasters
This cafe has some of the best pastries in OC. It is all sourdough based with no-refined sugar. SOOO yummy.
Eller : Bakery . Mill . Coffee
Such a gorgeous spot with great quality coffee and the matcha is so good!
Milligram Coffee And Kitchen
The owners of this cafe are so kind and lovely. They have the most amazing breakfast burritos in the world! Their cafe menu is so diverse as well, one of my favs!
NUDAE Coffee & Food
Love this cozy little spot in balboa!
Huskin's Coffee Costa Mesa
Breakfast burritos are here so good! Lovely cafe!
Lion and Lamb
Cute little beach spot in HB with high quality coffee!
Sur Coffee
Such an incredible local gem with a Vietnamese inspired menu! The quality coffee here is amazing.
Re Ca Phe
The food here is insane, so good and fresh. Lots of seating. Good service. All around great brunch spot.
Juliette Cafe & Coffee Culture
Good little beach spot, good acai bowls too!
602 Coffee House
The matcha here is so good...pastries are insane too.
