Plums Cafe

4.4
676 reviews

About

CafeBreakfast RestaurantBrunch Restaurant
Pacific Northwest Inspired Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch. We offer party platters for your family and friends to enjoy.

Location

Plums Cafe
369 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA
92627, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
676 reviews
5 stars
448
4 stars
136
3 stars
44
2 stars
17
1 star
31

What are people saying?

AI-generated from customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers praised the unique and flavorful breakfast items, particularly the Dutch Baby and Giant Cinnamon Roll, but some found certain dishes bland or poorly executed.

Service Experience

While many reviews highlighted friendly and attentive service, several customers reported long wait times and instances of poor service.

Atmosphere

The cafe offers a cozy and vibrant atmosphere, though some found it too loud and crowded, especially during peak hours.

Pricing

Many customers noted that the prices are on the higher side, with some feeling that the value did not match the quality of food or service.

Reservations Recommended

Due to its popularity, especially on weekends, many customers advised making reservations to avoid long wait times.
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    Alexander Ruiz
    Oct 30, 2025
    5.0
    No exaggeration this is the best breakfast food I have ever had in my life. The first bite for huevos rancheros was a burst of flavors. I did not know what would come next, was how good everything was. The ketchup, bacon, eggs, potato, jam, avocado. Then came the cinnamon and that was some of the best cinnamon of my life. The only bad thing is that I am not from California and will not be able to come back here. 10/10. The servers were also super kind.
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    Susan S. McClellan
    Oct 26, 2025
    5.0
    My husband and I enjoyed lunch on the patio on a Sunday afternoon. He had an omelette and I had a sandwich. Both were delicious and exceeded expectations. I especially like the mocktail I had that had blackberry and other ingredients. It was refreshing and delicious!
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    Catalina Rod
    Oct 25, 2025
    1.0
    Hefty prices for a cafe that closed for rodent infestation!
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    Amber Steeves
    Oct 20, 2025
    5.0
    Fun brunch place, especially with the girls for a few mimosas. It is busy on the weekends but they do take reservations, I would recommend making one!! The service was friendly, our food came out quickly and the server happily accommodated getting food for the kids quickly. It is super loud sitting outside, a bit more reasonable inside. 💯 A great brunch spot, looking forward to the next 👯
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    Dennis Olson
    Oct 17, 2025
    5.0
    We had a family dinner celebration.