Brought to you by Orange Coast Magazine, we’re talking best breakfast spots and it’s no surprise Costa Mesa is the first place listed with Plums Cafe, featuring a unique preparation of eggs that will have your mouth salivating.
Plums Cafe
369 E. 17th St., 949-722-7586
Zov’s – from omelettes to breakfast sandwiches and burritos, Zov’s has it all.
17440 E. 17th St., 714-838-8855
The Ramos House Cafe – Historic deck dining.
31752 Los Rios St., 949-443-1342
Early Bird – Fight the lines for this one. You may need to literally be the early bird.
1000B E. Bastanchury Road, 714-529-4100
The Hangout – The epitome of beach casual.
901 Ocean Ave., 562-431-4888
Breakfast Republic – Eggs any way including in tostadas and jambalaya!
4213 Campus Drive, 949-379-7177
Break of Dawn – A culinary gem in suburbia.
24291 Avenida De La Carlota, 949-587-9418
Lit Cafe – Breakfast burritos here are the highlight.
1071 N. Tustin Ave., 657-208-3485
Nate’s Corner – Modestly priced and well-portioned.
3960 S. Main St., 714-545-5772
Nick’s Deli – Quick and easy; a local’s favorite.
223 Main St., 562-598-5072
For breakfast anytime…
Snooze – a CO-based chain offering breakfast twists on tacos.
Tustin & Orange
Mama’s on 39 – Two words: comfort food.
Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Los Alamitos
Harbor House Cafe – an iconic establishment offering classic diner-style breakfasts.
Dana Point and Sunset Beach
For pancakes…
Stacks – Dana Point, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach
Flappy Jack’s – Orange
Eat Chow – Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Santa Ana
Haute Cakes Caffe – Newport Beach
And if you’re looking for something off the grid…
Outpost Kitchen – tucked between industrial shops serving organic, Aussie-inspired fare.
1792 Monrovia Ave.,949-873-5123
Anepalco – Small dishes and outstanding chilaquiles.
415 S. Main St., 714-771-2333
Moulin – Pretty French pastries.
415 S. Main St., 714-771-2333