Costa Mesa Coffee Shops: A Latte to Experience on Your Vacation

Portola Coffee Roasters

  3313 Hyland Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Originally named Portola Coffee Lab, this Orange County favorite is all about creating the best coffee experience. Their seasonal menus still experiment with coffee, such as using flowers and bee pollen during spring in their rose orgeat or honey bee lattes. Their regular menu is all about crafting the perfect cup. Visit the flagship Costa Mesa store where you can see the beans being expertly roasted on weekdays.

  Winner 2015 "Roaster of the Year" by Roast Magazine

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The Lost Bean Organic Coffee

  3335 Susan St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

The Lost Bean serves organic coffee and keeps a “sustainable model of consumption.” They have a full menu of coffee, tea and lemonade options, as well as blended coffees. Their menu also serves breakfast and lunch.

Bad Coffee

  1534 Adams Ave A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Bad Coffee may have a straightforward menu, but their tongue-in-cheek vibe makes this coffeehouse anything but ordinary. Stop in for an espresso tonic, latte or something on the “not coffee :(“ menu. They have vegan options, including dairy free chocolate for their mochas.

Philz Coffee

  3420 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Their unique “featured creations” menu includes an iced coffee rose, iced mint mojito and iced gingersnap. All of their drinks are customizable and available hot or iced. As part of the Sustainable Coffee Challenge, Philz offers sustainable, responsibly sourced coffee.

Dripp Coffee Bar

  3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Dripp Coffee Bar opened its third location at South Coast Plaza, in the Saks Fifth Avenue wing. The specialty coffee bar features handcrafted coffees, as well as locally sourced treats like ice cream and pastries. Their beverages are made from Espresso Republic® beans, which are roasted in small batches. They offer fair trade, non-GMO and organic options.

Nook Coffee Bar

  2930 Bristol St #B105, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Located inside of The LAB Anti-Mall, Nook Coffee Bar serves high quality crafted coffee and drinks. Signature drinks include the honey oat latte, Spanish latte and honey lavender latte.

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Milk & Honey

  2981 Bristol St B6, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Located at The CAMP, Milk & Honey has a variety of coffee, tea, lemonade and smoothie choices. Their food menu is equally diverse with everything from acai bowls to pizza bagels.

Buenas Coffee

  150 Paularino Ave Bldg B, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Buenas Coffee is about coffee, community and culture. Each handcrafted coffee celebrates Latino culture, such as the Palo Santo with its sweet and smoky flavor.

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters

  3186 Pullman St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

With a colorful mural outside, Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters is an Instagram-worthy spot for sure. “Change the world, start with coffee” is the motto here. Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters gives 100% of the profit from coffee bean sales to charities supporting hunger, thirst and homelessness. All of their coffees are organically grown and fair trade.

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MoonGoat Coffee

  1985 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, California 92627

MoonGoat Coffee Roasters opened in 2019 and they are quickly making a name for themselves. Food critic Brad A. Johnson is a fan of their Dark Side of the MoonGoat espresso blend. Popular Costa Mesa restaurant Eat Chow serves their special 18th Street blend. MoonGoat takes their name from the goats that discovered coffee by eating the fruit and bleating at the moon at night.

  Orange County Register "10 best coffee roasters in Orange County" in 2021

Neat Coffee

  1922 Pomona Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Neat Coffee carries a variety of the West Coast’s best roasters, locally sourced almond milk and housemade syrups. In addition to seasonal drinks, Neat offers a full menu of coffee, tea and alternative drinks. They also serve food until 2pm, including gluten free and vegan options.

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Wilson Coffee Roasters

  1651 Placentia Ave Suite L, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

The oldest coffee roasters in Costa Mesa, Wilson Coffee Roasters comes from a history of sustainability, fair trade, organic farming and tasty coffee. It’s a family business that started with Alta Organic Coffee and Tea Company in Newport Beach. Wilson Coffee Roasters is served at restaurants throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, including Taco Maria in Costa Mesa. Visit the Costa Mesa roasting location to purchase their signature coffee beans and tea blends only.

  Orange County Register "10 best coffee roasters in Orange County" in 2021

Coffee Dose

  116 E 18th St #3035, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

If you like your coffee with a side of sass and a sense of humor, Coffee Dose might be the perfect spot for you. They serve lattes, teas and seasonal drinks. They also have vegan and keto friendly options.

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Hola Adios Coffeeshop

  120 Virginia Pl Unit 101, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Hola Adios Coffeeshop celebrates the nomadic spirit of adventure, which makes it a must for travel lovers. They have a large menu of coffee and beyond, including single origin drip and cold brew. Their kitchen serves breakfast and lunch too. Be sure to check out their sundries section while you’re there.

Coffee Nature

  355 Bristol St #J, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Coffee Nature has a selection of coffee and tea, like the chagaccino with espresso, chaga powder and almond milk. They also have a tasty food menu that includes prosciutto pesto toast, grilled cheese and a Nutella berry toast.

The Original Barista

  1920 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

The Original Barista is one of Costa Mesa’s newest coffee shops. Try a mocha with housemade chocolate sauce or their golden ratio latte with cinnamon, ginger, turmeric and a hint of cayenne.