Plums Cafe

This was a highlight of our visit to Costa Mesa! I got the Smoked Salmon Benedict and it was divineeee. Full of flavor, perfectly cooked, the potatoes were a smashing edition. Pancakes were fab, too. Service was nice, and consistent. Good coffee, too!

Looking for someplace new for Father’s Day breakfast and I found Plums Cafe + Catering on Instagram purely by luck and the photos of the meals posted are the first thing that got my attention and thank God I made a reservation. When I saw the line of people waiting to get it in, I was sure we were in for something special. Trust me! The food is even better than it looks. Everything was amazing from the food to our sever and the portions were extremely generous. Great food. Great service. Dutch Baby, Vietnamese egg bowl, western berry omelette, home made biscuits and gravy, blueberry pancakes, the Hail Mary bacon Bloody Mary and the outdoor patio seating area.

+3

Great restaurant for Brunch, Reservations are recommended. It has indoor and outdoor seating. The menu has good options. service is good and resturant is very vibrant.

+1

The food and service here are really good. My table ordered different dishes to try and my favorite one was the chocolate waffle. It's not too sweet, so you can still enjoy the chocolate flavor with the bananas added to them. My favorite part was the hazelnuts (I love them). The dish comes with whole hazelnuts so it definitely adds a nice crunch. It gets full quick, so best thing is to reserve beforehand.

This was my first time at Plums Cafe greeted with a smile. Loved the outdoor seating. We had an amazing serving who was very helpful as we explained it was our first visit and could not decide on what to try. With his helpful description of the dish we were very excited to try. The choices recommended did not disappoint.

First time here today for my son and I’s birthday breakfast. It was perfect. A perfect morning with family and perfect meals together. We enjoyed pay and eggs, as well as the giant cinnamon roll. I highly recommend it!! It’s huge and we split it amongst four of us. The service was always attentive and helpful. We sat outside and the heaters were on so it was quite comfortable. I give this restaurant a A+. I wish I had ordered a cinnamon roll to go!🤤

Gréât brunch expérience. Some friends and I choose this restaurant based off the reviews and it did not disappoint. Even during prime Brunch time, parking was easy & service was quick. I got the Salmon Hash which was 👌🏾, and my drink the Basil Hayden was pure, rich and strong. Definitely would recommend!

I don’t know how else to rave about this brunch spot other than I dined there 3 times during my 1.5 week visit. I can do the biscuit gravy all day long. Awesome food and service. Definitely on my to-eat list every time I step foot in OC.

My husband and I enjoyed lunch on the patio on a Sunday afternoon. He had an omelette and I had a sandwich. Both were delicious and exceeded expectations. I especially like the mocktail I had that had blackberry and other ingredients. It was refreshing and delicious!

We got the breakfast sandwich and the giant cinnamon roll. The sandwich we got without the cilantro mayo which I believe was the right decision, the sandwich was buttery and savory and if it had the mayo it would have just been too much fat in the sandwich. The cinnamon roll was both huge and tasty. If you have people that like the different areas (inside and outside) there is plenty of both to make everyone happy.

We stopped here for a drink on the patio and sandwiches to go. Our food came out quick and they were very generous portions too. We got the BLT (has lots of crispy bacon) and the Turkey and Avocado sandwich. We also ordered a plate of fruit to go. Everything was delicious. Great little place on the water. Our server was attentive and kind. She understood we needed to leave fast and she was quick getting our order and check. I wish I asked her name, it was Monday around 11am. Thank you 🙏

No exaggeration this is the best breakfast food I have ever had in my life. The first bite for huevos rancheros was a burst of flavors. I did not know what would come next, was how good everything was. The ketchup, bacon, eggs, potato, jam, avocado. Then came the cinnamon and that was some of the best cinnamon of my life. The only bad thing is that I am not from California and will not be able to come back here. 10/10. The servers were also super kind.

The place was packed when we visited on Mother’s day for their Mother’s Day brunch menu. Waitlisted 1 hour. During the wait, we visited several of the surrounding boutiques 💕. We were seared inside; the place was packed. The food and drinks were delicious!! I had the turkey/bacon/avocado sandwich with salad. i had the peach tea & garden party. Took a while for my drink because of limited supplies but when I got my drink, it was amazing. Would highly recommend. Reservations would be recommended; we did not have any so waited 1 hr for our table. I have heard this place is normally not as busy unless on holidays. Our server was very friendly and helpful. What was even better at end was we got free cookies 🍪

Wow. I was really impressed with this little breakfast restaurant down in Costa Mesa. I was visiting the area this past weekend from West LA and chose Plums because I had heard great things. I can confirm that it is really great and it was honestly better than I was expecting. What makes this place unique is that they have really unique menu items and everything is executed really well. It’s in a small shopping center so there’s plenty of free parking right out front and it’s quite large on the inside. They have a lot of tables inside, and also have outdoor seating that is dog friendly. Our server was very polite and although the wait times are not as fast as a diner, we didn’t have to wait very long for our items. I will say this is one of the best breakfasts that I’ve had this year, everything was seriously delicious. I started off with a Cinnamon Roll Latte and thought it was fantastic. It had great flavors and was pretty strong. Next we split the Giant Cinnamon Roll and it was amazing. It was way larger than I was expecting but somehow it was gooey and perfectly sweet throughout. It was not overly hard, or crunchy. For my breakfast I chose the Santa Fe Eggs Benedict Server Style, which means they swap out the ham for bacon and add avocado. This was absolutely fantastic. I especially liked the hollandaise, you can tell it was fresh and homemade and it had great flavoring. The eggs were also cooked perfectly and the bacon was unique and very peppery. It almost tasted like candy bacon it was that good. Overall a fantastic breakfast option and I would say it is one of my very favorite breakfast spots in all of Orange County. I would highly recommend to anyone in Orange County or even to anyone in Los Angeles or San Diego because it really is worth the drive.

Favorite brunch place in the area! The sweet potato hash was so flavorful and yummy! Also got an iced latte that was delicious as well. Really wanted to try the Dutch baby but was too full! Definitely would come back!

Came for brunch and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We enjoyed the Passion for Guava cocktail and Blueberry Coconut Margarita to start. For food we ordered the famous Dutch Baby and added fruit (FYI there is a $6 added fee for berries that we were unaware of at time of ordering, but they were delicious), we also LOVED the fried chicken on the secret menu. The French fries definitely had a smokey flavor and we weren’t a fan of the onion dip, but everything else was incredible!

The food here was delicious and the matcha was also incredible. Love this place and would come here everyday.

We came for the cinnamon roll! This 2 lb behemoth was fabulous, the middle was perfectly gooey and the outside sat dry. The rest of the food was also really good. I tried the Lumberjack stack. It was surprisingly well balanced and not too heavy. The pulled pork was the perfect balance of sweet and savory and the crispy onions provided great texture with the jalPeno providing a subtle heat. I also really enjoyed my non alcoglglholic cocktail the coconutter. Cold brew with coconut cream and chocolate topped with toasted coconut. It was so fragrant and light. Can’t wait to go back!

Alexander Ruiz

No exaggeration this is the best breakfast food I have ever had in my life. The first bite for huevos rancheros was a burst of flavors. I did not know what would come next, was how good everything was. The ketchup, bacon, eggs, potato, jam, avocado. Then came the cinnamon and that was some of the best cinnamon of my life. The only bad thing is that I am not from California and will not be able to come back here. 10/10. The servers were also super kind.

Zan Lee

Wow. I was really impressed with this little breakfast restaurant down in Costa Mesa. I was visiting the area this past weekend from West LA and chose Plums because I had heard great things. I can confirm that it is really great and it was honestly better than I was expecting. What makes this place unique is that they have really unique menu items and everything is executed really well. It’s in a small shopping center so there’s plenty of free parking right out front and it’s quite large on the inside. They have a lot of tables inside, and also have outdoor seating that is dog friendly. Our server was very polite and although the wait times are not as fast as a diner, we didn’t have to wait very long for our items. I will say this is one of the best breakfasts that I’ve had this year, everything was seriously delicious. I started off with a Cinnamon Roll Latte and thought it was fantastic. It had great flavors and was pretty strong. Next we split the Giant Cinnamon Roll and it was amazing. It was way larger than I was expecting but somehow it was gooey and perfectly sweet throughout. It was not overly hard, or crunchy. For my breakfast I chose the Santa Fe Eggs Benedict Server Style, which means they swap out the ham for bacon and add avocado. This was absolutely fantastic. I especially liked the hollandaise, you can tell it was fresh and homemade and it had great flavoring. The eggs were also cooked perfectly and the bacon was unique and very peppery. It almost tasted like candy bacon it was that good. Overall a fantastic breakfast option and I would say it is one of my very favorite breakfast spots in all of Orange County. I would highly recommend to anyone in Orange County or even to anyone in Los Angeles or San Diego because it really is worth the drive.

Taylor Hawker

Came for brunch and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We enjoyed the Passion for Guava cocktail and Blueberry Coconut Margarita to start. For food we ordered the famous Dutch Baby and added fruit (FYI there is a $6 added fee for berries that we were unaware of at time of ordering, but they were delicious), we also LOVED the fried chicken on the secret menu. The French fries definitely had a smokey flavor and we weren’t a fan of the onion dip, but everything else was incredible!

Courtney Barker

Favorite brunch place in the area! The sweet potato hash was so flavorful and yummy! Also got an iced latte that was delicious as well. Really wanted to try the Dutch baby but was too full! Definitely would come back!

D Langeland

The place was packed when we visited on Mother’s day for their Mother’s Day brunch menu. Waitlisted 1 hour. During the wait, we visited several of the surrounding boutiques 💕. We were seared inside; the place was packed. The food and drinks were delicious!! I had the turkey/bacon/avocado sandwich with salad. i had the peach tea & garden party. Took a while for my drink because of limited supplies but when I got my drink, it was amazing. Would highly recommend. Reservations would be recommended; we did not have any so waited 1 hr for our table. I have heard this place is normally not as busy unless on holidays. Our server was very friendly and helpful. What was even better at end was we got free cookies 🍪

Madison “Murray” R.

We came for the cinnamon roll! This 2 lb behemoth was fabulous, the middle was perfectly gooey and the outside sat dry. The rest of the food was also really good. I tried the Lumberjack stack. It was surprisingly well balanced and not too heavy. The pulled pork was the perfect balance of sweet and savory and the crispy onions provided great texture with the jalPeno providing a subtle heat. I also really enjoyed my non alcoglglholic cocktail the coconutter. Cold brew with coconut cream and chocolate topped with toasted coconut. It was so fragrant and light. Can’t wait to go back!

Kristin O'Dell

Worth the wait. The restaurant was so busy but the staff did an excellent job of staying on top of orders and expediting. Our Server, Lorna, was fantastic and kindly helped us decide on our brunch items. The food is fresh, light, beautifully presented, and delicious. Going back tomorrow.

Leena Pham

Brunch is amazing here. Servers were friendly. Indoor and outdoor seating. Has a secret menu that you can scan at your table. Only thing I was irritated about- parking is terrible. So even when you’re checking in with the host and you tell them your 1 party is finding parking, they will not seat you until you’re all present. Other than that, enjoy your brunch. Highly recommend their Dutch baby. Supper delicious and can probably split that 3 ways.

Ali Bab

I recently had breakfast at Plums Café, and it was an absolutely delightful experience! We tried their famous Dutch Baby, which was perfectly fluffy and had just the right touch of sweetness—a must-try if you visit. The Smoked Salmon Benedict was another highlight, with perfectly poached eggs, a creamy hollandaise sauce, and high-quality smoked salmon that added an amazing flavor. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the service was excellent—attentive and friendly without being overbearing. It’s clear why this place is such a favorite among locals! Whether you’re craving something classic or looking for unique flavors, Plums Café delivers beautifully.

Miguel C

Food The meals I had were great. I had the salad w/ vinegarette dressing, I believe it was sirloin steak with potatoes & over easy eggs, and they're pancakes topped with blueberry (delicious). The black iced coffee was also great with some sugar. Service One of the servers forgot the almond milk for the iced cofffee, but that was ok as I still enjoyed the coffee. Atmosphere Pretty relaxing, nice weather that day, and I reccomend outside seating if you like the fresh air/breeze. Overall I had a great time and enjoyed my meal. Only thing is the price is up there, which is expected for the Newport area. I'll probably tone it back on what I order next time. I spent about $75.00 just on myself for the 3 dishes and iced coffee. Not complaining, just have to be more aware next time. Also, their interior area, and bathroom are very clean. 🙂

Chris Robinson

This was a highlight of our visit to Costa Mesa! I got the Smoked Salmon Benedict and it was divineeee. Full of flavor, perfectly cooked, the potatoes were a smashing edition. Pancakes were fab, too. Service was nice, and consistent. Good coffee, too!

Gathered for brunch with a good friend. Our waitress kept checking in, refilled drinks promptly, and cleared table at end. Very nice time. Great food served as requested. We had a wonderful time catching up. Dutch baby with berries ( fresh and flavorful) santa fe omelet. We both had coffee and water. Food was really good, well prepared and excellently presented. The price is average but the quality of food is superior so don't mind the price. Casual atmosprere.love this place. Lots of family's. Dog friendly patio. Not a quite place. But not so noisy you can't hear each other talk. Takes reservations for 2 so no waiting!! Love that feature.

Tricia Enell

Gathered for brunch with a good friend. Our waitress kept checking in, refilled drinks promptly, and cleared table at end. Very nice time. Great food served as requested. We had a wonderful time catching up. Dutch baby with berries ( fresh and flavorful) santa fe omelet. We both had coffee and water. Food was really good, well prepared and excellently presented. The price is average but the quality of food is superior so don't mind the price. Casual atmosprere.love this place. Lots of family's. Dog friendly patio. Not a quite place. But not so noisy you can't hear each other talk. Takes reservations for 2 so no waiting!! Love that feature.

saw the cinnamon roll online and had to come try it! that was amazing. everyone liked their meals and we didn't have to wait for a table which was great for a sunday morning. i had to wait a little bit for the latte to come out, but other than that it was a pretty great local spot. would definitely come back for the cinnamon roll :)

You can be seated outside or inside. I was seated inside but looking at outside seating felt claustrophobic. We made a reservation a day in advance. Seating only took about 15 minutes. The Hangover Burger was what I got and I would like it again. It's very hearty and tasty. The menu is quite pricey.

+3

We were looking for a casual atmosphere with good food on a rainy day. It was perfect. We had eggs Benedict - you know, things we wouldn't do at home. Perfect for company from Marin.

Chocolate Banana Waffle - great presentation - fresh banana - hazelnuts gift it a good crunch Biscuits and Gravy - tasty gravy - biscuit is crispy - bacon is good. Probably better on the side so it stays crispy - some of the egg is undercooked Turkey Avocado Bacon Pepper Sandwich - really good cilantro mayo - fries are okay 3-2-1 Blast off - decent portion - crispy bacon Mimosa - good Coffee - okay Pro Tip - make a reservation online to reduce your wait time

+2

This place is just an overall great brunch spot on the weekend. The food is simply amazing, you can never go wrong with a few mimosas or cocktails inside with a nice vibe or enjoy the patio and weather. This place is very pet friendly, the will treat your furry friend and offer water which is always a plus to me. Prices are very fair for the quality and deliciousness, it can get a little busy but worth it.

Tasty breakfast this morning at Plums Cafe. Was disappointed by the flavorless, spongy pancake and lack of fresh OJ or real maple syrup, but the giant cinnamon roll was FANTASTIC and the Huevos Rancheros were some of the best I’ve had. Will definitely come back when I’m in the area!

This place was our family favorite brunch place prePandemic (before kids got married). After pandemic: price went up ridiculously. For two of us (me and hubby) $100 and we don’t even drink alcohol - just food and tip We would still go there here and there but not like we used to. They won’t miss us cuz it’s always packed. Service: service is good. I prefer servers here than Urth cafe in Laguna. Space is clean for such a busy place. I haven’t yet to use bathroom so —- Only thing is that it’s very very noisy. I guess people are happy there.

Definitely a good idea to make reservations. Staff was friendly everyone helps everyone. The matcha latte was OK, needed like a Lil more sweet, Definitely earthy. The Cinnamon latte also ok, lil strong not as sweet. The tiny Cinnamon roll was good but a Lil dry on the outside. The waffle was softer than a crispy Belgian waffle, still tasted good and the Berries were so good and fresh not mushy. And the creme on top super good. The breakfast sandwich was large so I split it. That was really good and we took home a take and bake Cinnamon roll which we are super excited about patio is dog friendly no dog menu but they should invest in one, maybe dog friendly pancakes and waffles with cream and Berries, dogs love that! We'll definitely be back to try more items

Plums Cafe is one of my favorite upscale (or as upscale as you can get for) breakfast joints. The Food: We have been here several times and the food never disappoints. However, this review will focus on our most recent order: crab omelette. It was delicious. It comes with asparagus, dill, and hollandaise sauce. We selected the potatoes as the side instead of tomatoes and upgraded the toast to rosemary cheddar scone. The Setting: The restaurant itself offers a relaxed atmosphere that's clean and modern, with decent space between tables despite being a not-that-large establishment. There is plenty of outdoor seating, which is more ideal for larger parties. Note: Plums is located in a small strip mall with a small parking lot with small parking stalls. During the weekend when it's packed, olks with SUVs and minivans will have difficulty sliding in and even harder time opening your door to get out. The Service: The entire staff is warm, friendly, and quite helpful. Grade A training from management. The Complaint: For the first time after several visits, we actually have a reason to gripe. Our scone had a hair that appeared to be baked into it. Not sure if they're made in house or purchased from a vendor, but it kind of ruined our breakfast, which was for our wedding anniversary celebration. Our server was apologetic and got us a new scone, but I was a little disappointed she didn't give us a complimentary dessert or a discount on our bill to make it up to us. The Conclusion: Plums is a fantastic breakfast place and -- aside from the slightly higher prices and the one hair incident -- will be our go-to spot for special occasions.

D和美

This place was our family favorite brunch place prePandemic (before kids got married). After pandemic: price went up ridiculously. For two of us (me and hubby) $100 and we don’t even drink alcohol - just food and tip We would still go there here and there but not like we used to. They won’t miss us cuz it’s always packed. Service: service is good. I prefer servers here than Urth cafe in Laguna. Space is clean for such a busy place. I haven’t yet to use bathroom so —- Only thing is that it’s very very noisy. I guess people are happy there.

Carla G.

Definitely a good idea to make reservations. Staff was friendly everyone helps everyone. The matcha latte was OK, needed like a Lil more sweet, Definitely earthy. The Cinnamon latte also ok, lil strong not as sweet. The tiny Cinnamon roll was good but a Lil dry on the outside. The waffle was softer than a crispy Belgian waffle, still tasted good and the Berries were so good and fresh not mushy. And the creme on top super good. The breakfast sandwich was large so I split it. That was really good and we took home a take and bake Cinnamon roll which we are super excited about patio is dog friendly no dog menu but they should invest in one, maybe dog friendly pancakes and waffles with cream and Berries, dogs love that! We'll definitely be back to try more items

Self-Protection Sifu

Plums Cafe is one of my favorite upscale (or as upscale as you can get for) breakfast joints. The Food: We have been here several times and the food never disappoints. However, this review will focus on our most recent order: crab omelette. It was delicious. It comes with asparagus, dill, and hollandaise sauce. We selected the potatoes as the side instead of tomatoes and upgraded the toast to rosemary cheddar scone. The Setting: The restaurant itself offers a relaxed atmosphere that's clean and modern, with decent space between tables despite being a not-that-large establishment. There is plenty of outdoor seating, which is more ideal for larger parties. Note: Plums is located in a small strip mall with a small parking lot with small parking stalls. During the weekend when it's packed, olks with SUVs and minivans will have difficulty sliding in and even harder time opening your door to get out. The Service: The entire staff is warm, friendly, and quite helpful. Grade A training from management. The Complaint: For the first time after several visits, we actually have a reason to gripe. Our scone had a hair that appeared to be baked into it. Not sure if they're made in house or purchased from a vendor, but it kind of ruined our breakfast, which was for our wedding anniversary celebration. Our server was apologetic and got us a new scone, but I was a little disappointed she didn't give us a complimentary dessert or a discount on our bill to make it up to us. The Conclusion: Plums is a fantastic breakfast place and -- aside from the slightly higher prices and the one hair incident -- will be our go-to spot for special occasions.

Lexi Johnson

saw the cinnamon roll online and had to come try it! that was amazing. everyone liked their meals and we didn't have to wait for a table which was great for a sunday morning. i had to wait a little bit for the latte to come out, but other than that it was a pretty great local spot. would definitely come back for the cinnamon roll :)

Mel Nguyen

You can be seated outside or inside. I was seated inside but looking at outside seating felt claustrophobic. We made a reservation a day in advance. Seating only took about 15 minutes. The Hangover Burger was what I got and I would like it again. It's very hearty and tasty. The menu is quite pricey.

The service was good, but the food was a disappointment. The salmon in the smoked salmon hash was so over salted it ruined the dish...homefries don't make hash.The Sante Fe eggs benedict was a sloppy mess, the hollandaise was runny thin and supposed to have chipotle in it, which was undetectable stave for the color. The bloody mary's were terrible...but to be fair, the waffle with berries was good and so were the mimosas. Stick to the batter items, dutch baby, waffles, french toast and you'll enjoy.

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We found this cafe shop/breakfast place through google maps. It seemed pretty good. We put our names and we were told 15-20 minutes waiting to be seated. That’s pretty normal for Saturday morning. However what is not normal the management doesn’t use a system that can send a message when your table is ready. Instead, they are calling people names out loud and in order to hear your name you should be standing right front of the hostesses if you can find a spot among other customers. It was so disappointing we were standing there and we asked when will be seated. He said that he already called us. Then we waited 15 more minutes. I’m sorry but this is ridiculous. Also I couldn’t order salmon plate they were out of it.

Overpriced. The Dutch pancake is dry!! Don't buy-all over Facebook feed, but not worth $20. That doesn't even come with toppings! Only the center is worth eating. Don't buy into the Insta worthy hype! Salad was good, but also overpriced!

Overall Plums Cafe was good, not great. Some things were solid, some things were mid, and a couple things were straight misses. Not sure if we hit them on a weird day or if it just did not live up to the hype for us, but that latte might be the only thing I go back for. I ended up ordering the Hangover Burger, even though it sounds funny at a brunch spot, but it actually was pretty good. The burger itself was cooked perfectly medium rare, super flavorful, runny egg, bacon, good onions, all that. I paired it with their hash browns and that part was kind of a bummer. Hash browns were soggy, not crispy, which is the whole point of hash browns. I had to throw ketchup on there just to revive it a little. My biggest complaint though is the English muffin they use as the bun. Nah. It got soggy right away, fell apart, especially with the egg. It just does not work as a burger bun. If they switched it to a regular bun, that burger would be way better. I would order it again, but it is not something that would make me say we need to come back here. Now the thing everyone talks about is the Plums Famous Dutch Baby. This thing comes out looking insane. Like five inches tall, huge, full of berries, looks like a masterpiece. Then you take a bite and it is literally just a giant dough ball with no flavor. We literally had to ask the waitress how you are supposed to eat it because we were so confused. She told us to use the berries, squeeze lemon all over it, then sprinkle powdered sugar on top. Once we did that, it was actually good. But by itself? Not it. It tricks you with the looks for sure. My wife’s experience was rough too. They messed up her food three separate times even though we clearly asked for scrambled eggs. Each time it came back wrong. The waitress was super sweet and apologetic, but they never comped anything which was kind of surprising after three mistakes. The one thing that absolutely slapped though was the banana twist latte. Full 10/10. Perfect sweetness, great banana flavor without being fake, still tasted like coffee, plus the little rock candy on top was a fun touch. Overall Plums Cafe was good, not great. Some things were solid, some things were mid, and a couple things were straight misses. Not sure if we hit them on a weird day or if it just did not live up to the hype for us.

Amazing food excellent breakfast 😋 Very slow service 40 minutes to get our food for2 people. Cold coffee .

Mitchell Neller

Overall Plums Cafe was good, not great. Some things were solid, some things were mid, and a couple things were straight misses. Not sure if we hit them on a weird day or if it just did not live up to the hype for us, but that latte might be the only thing I go back for. I ended up ordering the Hangover Burger, even though it sounds funny at a brunch spot, but it actually was pretty good. The burger itself was cooked perfectly medium rare, super flavorful, runny egg, bacon, good onions, all that. I paired it with their hash browns and that part was kind of a bummer. Hash browns were soggy, not crispy, which is the whole point of hash browns. I had to throw ketchup on there just to revive it a little. My biggest complaint though is the English muffin they use as the bun. Nah. It got soggy right away, fell apart, especially with the egg. It just does not work as a burger bun. If they switched it to a regular bun, that burger would be way better. I would order it again, but it is not something that would make me say we need to come back here. Now the thing everyone talks about is the Plums Famous Dutch Baby. This thing comes out looking insane. Like five inches tall, huge, full of berries, looks like a masterpiece. Then you take a bite and it is literally just a giant dough ball with no flavor. We literally had to ask the waitress how you are supposed to eat it because we were so confused. She told us to use the berries, squeeze lemon all over it, then sprinkle powdered sugar on top. Once we did that, it was actually good. But by itself? Not it. It tricks you with the looks for sure. My wife’s experience was rough too. They messed up her food three separate times even though we clearly asked for scrambled eggs. Each time it came back wrong. The waitress was super sweet and apologetic, but they never comped anything which was kind of surprising after three mistakes. The one thing that absolutely slapped though was the banana twist latte. Full 10/10. Perfect sweetness, great banana flavor without being fake, still tasted like coffee, plus the little rock candy on top was a fun touch. Overall Plums Cafe was good, not great. Some things were solid, some things were mid, and a couple things were straight misses. Not sure if we hit them on a weird day or if it just did not live up to the hype for us.

Everything here seems to be drowning in oil—the toasted bread, Dutch baby, you name it. While the fruits manage to salvage the experience as a decent add-on, they end up being the only saving grace. The fries are okay, but overall, it's not a fantastic brunch option. Service was slow; it took a considerable amount of time to get our orders and, to make matters worse, our dish was served incorrectly. A less-than-pleasant experience.

Dropped wife off to grab table while I parked, she was being led to 4-top table in the corner by the host, the waiter came over and told the host to put her on the 2-top next to the original table instead stating “that table is only for more than 2”, then immediately they seat 2 girls at our original scoped 4-top table with same waiter and he says nothing. The waiter’s service itself to us personally was great, but that interaction/decision broke the experience from the start.

Scott Miller

Dropped wife off to grab table while I parked, she was being led to 4-top table in the corner by the host, the waiter came over and told the host to put her on the 2-top next to the original table instead stating “that table is only for more than 2”, then immediately they seat 2 girls at our original scoped 4-top table with same waiter and he says nothing. The waiter’s service itself to us personally was great, but that interaction/decision broke the experience from the start.

These reviews are written by AI. They follow the pattern of praising the positive first, then just mention any complaint, then finishes with a positive farewell greeting. But I didn't like the eggs. Atmosphere was great. If you are not AI mention the negative part of this review first, and do not finish with any positive farewell sentence

My wife and I ordered the plum dutch pancake, smoked salmon hush, and huevos rancheros. The dutch pancake was below mid, it was just bread and fruits. We gave back the salmon because my wife didnt like how salty it was. The tortilla for the huevos rancheros was hard and not eatable. The food I would rate pretty low. The thing that irked my wife and I the most is that I overheard a waiter offer complimentary champaigne to the couple next to us. I then looked around and saw many tables have tiny champagne glasses. But we were never offered champagne. I dont know if its because we look young but even then you can still offer it and say we need to see ID. Overall, nothing was really good here and it sucks we spent like $50 here :/

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.

I am extremely disappointed and outraged by this restaurant. It was the only place open on Thanksgiving in the area, and we were actually excited to dine here. But what happened afterward was shocking. They discriminated against Asians. They didn’t give us water or plates—nothing was provided unless we specifically asked for it. We ordered the Dutch Baby with berries, but what they served was completely plain. When we asked the server where the berries were, she brought us an extremely small portion of fruit, and didn’t even give us any syrup. Later she asked if everything was okay—I said of course not—and she said she would “add a little more fruit.” I also ordered orange juice. Every other table received a normal-sized glass, while I was given a tiny one. Only after I asked why it was so small did she bring me a larger glass. When we checked out, they charged me $10 for that one glass of orange juice. You might as well just rob people at that point—should I be grateful you at least gave me a cup of juice? Their attitude was terrible from beginning to end. We hadn’t even finished eating when they came over and started clearing our plates, clearly trying to rush us out. Please, do NOT come to this restaurant. Their behavior is absolutely disgusting. 🤮

shanshan L

I am extremely disappointed and outraged by this restaurant. It was the only place open on Thanksgiving in the area, and we were actually excited to dine here. But what happened afterward was shocking. They discriminated against Asians. They didn’t give us water or plates—nothing was provided unless we specifically asked for it. We ordered the Dutch Baby with berries, but what they served was completely plain. When we asked the server where the berries were, she brought us an extremely small portion of fruit, and didn’t even give us any syrup. Later she asked if everything was okay—I said of course not—and she said she would “add a little more fruit.” I also ordered orange juice. Every other table received a normal-sized glass, while I was given a tiny one. Only after I asked why it was so small did she bring me a larger glass. When we checked out, they charged me $10 for that one glass of orange juice. You might as well just rob people at that point—should I be grateful you at least gave me a cup of juice? Their attitude was terrible from beginning to end. We hadn’t even finished eating when they came over and started clearing our plates, clearly trying to rush us out. Please, do NOT come to this restaurant. Their behavior is absolutely disgusting. 🤮

I am so very disappointed in this restaurant. I have brought my family here often and love the food and up until today, the customer service had been great. I don't know if they got a new management team and new staff however. Chris Campbell, the alleged general manager is probably the most unprofessional human I have ever experienced in a restaurant setting. I used to work for the hotel industry and customer service was paramount. My son is lactose intolerant. We ordered an oat milk latte for him and regular for me. When they brought the two lattes very late, I asked him which one was the oat milk and the server said neither one. I had to send back the one latte and then we waited quite a long time for the the oat milk latte. Even though they didn't even reference it on their order sheet that it should have been oat milk, it took a long time and we even had to remind them two times to please bring the oat milk latte. The server came over and said she didn't write down that it was oat milk. Not apologizing but accusing us of not actually stating to have an oatmeal latte. It finally came when the meal was delivered. We also ordered two more lattes to go. The server was not very good and she wasn't anything like we had the week before. She said that they could not take one of the lattes off of our bill. It didn't matter if it was late or not. Or that they made a mistake that if I had not asked could have really affected my son's Health immensely. I asked to speak to the general manager, Chris Campbell and he had no kindness, customer service., or professionalism within his approach to loyal paying customers. This guy was a total joke and literally argued with my son. Argued with us in front of all the other patrons that were surrounding us "over a latte". I don't care how good your food is, if you don't treat people. respectfully and with professionalism, then you don't deserve our business. And, I have a lot of friends in Newport Beach area that I was referring over here, but I will tell them now not to go. And the general manager should be replaced. You're going to lose a LOT of business because of him.