Coffee & cafés in Costa Mesa

Coffee shops and cafés help you grab a quick espresso drink, sit down for a relaxed breakfast, or pick up a lunch to take along. Many of the places listed here offer coffee drinks, seasonal drinks, toast, bagels, breakfast burritos and omelets, along with sandwiches, salads and burritos for midday. Menus vary from one spot to another, so look before you go. When choosing a cafe in Costa Mesa, check the hours on the listing, since some close early in the afternoon. If you need a table for a group or a quiet place to work, call ahead to ask about seating and whether they take reservations or accept laptops.