Plums Cafe

4.4
693 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
693 reviews
5 stars
458
4 stars
137
3 stars
47
2 stars
18
1 star
33

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Service quality is inconsistent; while some customers praised attentive and friendly staff, others reported long wait times and rude interactions.

Food Quality

Food quality varies significantly; some dishes received high praise, particularly the Dutch Baby and cinnamon rolls, while others were criticized for being bland or poorly executed.

Pricing

Many customers noted that prices are on the higher side, with some feeling that the quality does not justify the cost.

Atmosphere

The atmosphere is generally described as vibrant and cozy, but it can get very noisy, making conversation difficult.

Cleanliness

The restaurant is noted for its cleanliness, including well-maintained restrooms.
  • AM
    Anna Mo
    Jan 2, 2026
    1.0
    Let me start by saying the service was great. 9/10. The restrooms were clean and well designed. The lighting and space of the restrooms were nice. 9/10. The food. Every plate was of course, overpriced. But what do you expect right? We ordered: Dutch baby with berries, avocado toast, campfire trout and the 2 egg breakfast. Dutch baby was decent, the best dish of the day. Not because it was delicious but because the opposing dishes were so sub par. Avocado toast pesto tasted of only pine nuts. I could’ve made better and I’ve never even made it before. The egg was supposed to be over medium but were under cooked. The campfire trout was almost disrespectful as there was not even a grain of salt nor pepper on the trout. It tasted as if it was pulled out of the river, breaded with flavorless crumbs and served. The two egg breakfast, eggs again were undercooked. Bacon was not bad. The potatoes on all 3 dishes were cooked thoroughly but did not have a grain of seasoning on them, making it difficult to enjoy. In a nutshell, if you enjoy flavorful, well seasoned food do not come here. If you enjoy very bland, saltless and overpriced food, this is your next breakfast spot.
  • CG
    Courtney G
    Jan 2, 2026
    5.0
    Had breakfast here with a friend. It was so good the cinnamon roll is to die for and the banana late was great as well. Leanorra was a great waitress.
  • TL
    Tejung Gloria Li
    Dec 29, 2025
    5.0
    服務很好 位子很多但也很容易滿 食物都好好吃 很喜歡他的番茄醬(? - Benedict $22: 附的薯條很好吃 - Plums famous Dutch baby $26: 超大一份 加上檸檬真的好吃很多 不會太膩 水果雖然要加$6但真的很值得 都非常非常新鮮 也是我吃過最甜的黑莓😍 大推!
  • BM
    Benny Mor
    Dec 28, 2025
    5.0
    A great place for breakfast and lunch. Very good selection.. and setvice...go...go
  • YS
    Yasminna Sanchez
    Dec 28, 2025
    5.0
    Everything was delicious the vibes were immaculate the waiter was so nice and friendly and helped us with our food choices!

Frequently Asked Questions About Plums Cafe

Does Plums Cafe accept reservations?

Yes, Plums Cafe accepts reservations which can be made through their OpenTable page.

What are the brunch hours at Plums Cafe?

Brunch is served from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday to Thursday, and from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.