Costa Mesa · Orange County, CA
Best coffee in Costa Mesa
Scout analyzed 36 Costa Mesa places and surfaced the ones that actually fit coffee.
Places analyzed
36
Matches
8
Typical spend
$15
Typical visit
45 min
Best neighborhoods for coffee
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Mesa Verde
Better Buzz Coffee Costa Mesa
This is a good spot for a quick coffee run or a relaxed stop for a light breakfast or snack. Expect to spend 30 minutes and around $5-$15 per person.
Food & Drink
Memphis Cafe
Memphis Cafe is good for a casual meal or drinks, offering comfort food and a hip vibe for approximately 1-2 hours. Expect to spend $20-$45 per person.
Westside Costa Mesa
MoonGoat Coffee
This coffee shop is suitable for a morning stop or a casual lunch. Expect to spend 45-90 minutes and about $10-$25 per person for coffee and light food.
Food & Drink
Lion & Lamb Coffee Roasters
This coffee shop is suitable for a quick solo stop or a casual meet-up, lasting about 30 minutes. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for coffee and a light bite.
East Side Costa Mesa
Hola Adios Coffeeshop
Hola Adios Coffeeshop is a good spot for a relaxed morning or afternoon coffee run, typically lasting under an hour and costing $5-$15 per person. It can be paired with local shopping or a stroll in the neighborhood.
Food & Drink
Nook Coffee Bar
Nook Coffee Bar is a casual stop for coffee or a quick bite, good for starting a day of errands or as a mid-day break. Expect to spend 30 minutes and around $5-15 per person.
Food & Drink
Portola Coffee Roasters
This coffee shop is ideal for a quick solo coffee stop or a casual meet-up, fitting well before or after shopping. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for a beverage and possibly a pastry, with a visit lasting around 30 minutes.
East Side Costa Mesa
Coffee Dose
Coffee Dose is a good stop for a casual coffee and a bite, perhaps before or after errands. Expect to spend 30-45 minutes and $10-25 per person.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 8 of the 36 analyzed Costa Mesa places fit coffee.
- 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 88% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Quiet, Quirky, Educational.
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