Buenas Coffee

Buenas Coffee is in a corner of a business park on Paularino in Costa Mesa. It's colorful, with Latin-inspired décor and local art, seating inside and out, outlets at every table and a creative corner with activities. Parking is easy. Baristas SJ, Emily, Eli and Sam are names regulars know.

The Dirty Horchata with three espresso shots is the order. Try the iced Palo Santo, the Brown Sugar Patrick cortado, Mallows and Molasses (toasted marshmallow, brown butter and molasses) or cold brew with sweet corn foam. Ask about the secret menu drink. For food, there's homemade horchata, an elote pastry, conchas, chorizo empanadas and vegan pop-tarts from a Long Beach baker. They roast ethically sourced beans and host community events.