Orange County 2025 Food Guide | Must-Try List 🍴

While Little Saigon remains OC's food mecca, here are some Irvine-adjacent gems worth visiting! 📍 Juliette’s Cafe (Newport Beach) Charming brunch spot with beautiful tableware & easy parking. Perfect for aesthetic mornings! 📍 Bacio Di Latte (Irvine Spectrum) New gelato shop—their pistachio flavor is a must! Pro tip: Sample before buying (weekdays = shorter lines). 📍 Tustin Farmer’s Market (The District) Juicy, giant strawberries (free samples!). Also try: sweet persimmons & 3-for-$10 Spam (sold by a lovely Filipino-Hawaiian uncle). 📍 Brio Brio Cafe (Lake Forest) Basque cheesecake = rich & decadent. Sandwiches are overstuffed (easily 2 meals!). 📍 Nep Cafe (Dinner Edition) High颜值 + flavor—their Shrimp Toast is a standout! 📍 P0NEER (Costa Mesa) Cozy bar with creative cocktails & great service. Reservations recommended. 📍 Shin Sen Gumi (Irvine) Curry katsu udon = comforting & satisfying. Creamy noodles can get heavy—shareable! 📍 Saint & Second (Long Beach) Brunch done right: generous portions, not overly greasy. Great for groups + walkable area (street parking available). #OCEats #IrvineFoodie #BrunchGoals #OrangeCountyFood #UCIEats