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Plums Cafe

369 E 17th St Ste 8, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3270
(949) 548-7586
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Ranked #7 of 285 restaurants in Costa Mesa
4.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Price range: INR56 - INR1,126
Cuisines: American
Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Alexandria, Virginia
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Walk in, order your Dutch Baby pancake, wait 20-30 min (eat a fruit cup with lemon curd to quell the hunger pains) then Dive in. It is worth the wait. Also the Shirred Eggs are great, but once you've had the Dutch Baby... you won't go back to any other place. More

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Plainfield, Indiana
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Wow, what a wonderful little restaurant for breakfast. They make their own sausages where were delish and the blueberry pancakes were to die for. They have a nice outside area that was the perfect setting for breakfast with a nice breeze. When I am back in Costa Mesa next month, I will be sure to return to Plum's More

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california
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79 reviews 79 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

Always a winner, Plums serves up great breakfasts, lunch or dinners. Plan on waiting a bit for the brunch offerings. It has a pleasant outdoor patio during good weather. More

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Santa Barbara, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

We've eaten breakfast here many times while visiting Costa Mesa. Outstanding food quality and friendly attentive service. Go before 9AM to avoid the crowds. More

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Palm Desert, CA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

We found this restaurant on Trip Advisor. OMG. We had breakfast there. It was incredible. The Coconut Stuffed French Toast covered in fresh fruit, was the BEST. The Chipotle Eggs Benedict and ther Shirred Eggs, were fabulous. There were so many interesting choices. We will have to go back. More

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Los Angeles
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2011

We went with friends on a Sunday morning, prime time except that we arrived by 9:15 so e were seated immediately in the beautiful outdoor courtyard. The menu is extensive, and, for a breakfast/brunch place pretty expensive but the food was great. The wait staff understood "3-whites with one whole egg, dry, with tomatoes, onions and mushrooms, steamed not sauteed".... More

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Costa Mesa, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2011

Me and breakfast go way back. So when I go to a place like plums and find out they actually know how to make a good breakfast, I get all warm and fuzzy inside. Not only does this place make good food, but it caters to my alcoholic tendencies by offering momosas, which come with a free coffee. Yes, they're... More

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Costa Mesa, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2011

Plums is a great place for Saturday or Sunday brunch. The chipotle eggs benedict is amazing. I have also had a few special events here and they do an amazing job. The service is friendly and the food is great. For dinner I love the chicken salad and the meatloaf sliders at happy hour are great! More

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costa mesa ca
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2010

I don't as a rule like breakfast but plum's makes me a temporary convert every time. From the salmon hash to the French toast it's all good. More

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Orange County, CA
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2010

My wife & I had dinner here recently. I thought it was too high-priced for what we received. My wife ordered a seared, crusted halibut....the portion was not particularly large & it was served atop their "smashed" potatoes. That's it. A vegetable would have been nice. The potatoes were cold & really not that great either. I ordered a pork... More

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