Milligram Coffee and Kitchen — Restaurant in Costa Mesa

STAY AWAY I used to love that place. I had a great experience a year ago but today it was unbelievable awful. I came with my friends to celebrate my birthday. When table was ready , we saw a dirty dirty table. I asked to wipe that down so we can sit there. So server started to wipe the table and it looked like she was purposely wipe it on us. Then they brought us the worst coffee I had in my entire life, was very bitter for all of us, party of 6, so we ask to Change it cause it was impossible to drink . They suggested to add sugar lol. Server went to barista to advice what to do and returned to us and said barista said to add sugar in it. At this point it's already rude enough to stay away from that place but we just asked to make new set and after few minutes of arguing they agreed and it was OK. Then food arrived and for 20 min we asked servers to Bring us silverware. When they finally brought it , the food was cold. Cocktails were not good as well .after all they scam us with coffees that they promised us not to charge for bad once and charged us for all cups that we even didn't drink . No tap water on the table whole time. Silverware and plates were dirty. Whole place is full of staff but it looks like they just acting work instead of actually working. Such an awful experience in my birthday .

UPDATE : Had a phone call from the owner who doesn’t care what kind of service they provide to the customers. He doesn’t care about the quality of the drinks about the quality of the food or to make a training for his stuff to make sure they know how to work . He was apologizing and same time blaming me that I left a bad review. Hopefully, you guys can do everything possible to make your workers treat customers well. Not blaming customers that they are bad and didn’t get how great that place is .

While blaming me he was trying to give me a gift card but not to improve the situation overall. I don’t need money , I don’t need to come and to be treated that way again.

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Milligram Coffee and Kitchen – A Cozy Brunch Spot with a Relaxing Atmosphere

Nestled in Paseo 17, Milligram Coffee and Kitchen is a hidden gem that perfectly blends charm, greenery, and natural light, making it an ideal weekend brunch spot. The two-story house-style block is surrounded by a lush garden, and the sun-drenched patio seating is a must for a truly chilling and cozy dining experience. Inside, the café features a coffee bar, a well-stocked liquor bar, and artistic decor, adding to its sophisticated, artsy vibe.

Food & Drinks

The menu offers a variety of options, including all-day breakfast and lunch selections after 11 AM, so arriving around 10:30 AM allows you to enjoy the best of both menus!

Shakshouka – A comforting dish with oven-baked eggs in a rich tomato and beef stew, served with three thick-cut toast slices—perfect for dipping. A great balance of creamy and crispy textures.

Milligram Breakfast – A classic plate with bacon, toast, and an oven-baked egg. Adding avocado takes it to the next level!

Prosciutto & Burrata – A refreshing mix of fresh pear, arugula, olive oil, burrata cheese, and Iberico ham. Served after 11 AM, this dish is a great balance of flavors—the creamy cheese pairs beautifully with the peppery arugula and salty ham.

For coffee, I tried the Cortado, and the balance between coffee and milk was spot on—definitely recommended!

Service & Ambiance

The staff is warm and attentive, checking in about previous dishes and genuinely listening to feedback. Reservations aren’t accepted for parties under six, but there are plenty of seats available, so it’s worth the wait.

Additional Notes

Dog-friendly! The outdoor patio welcomes pets, making it a perfect place to brunch with your furry friend.

Parking is limited, and you may need to find street parking in nearby residential areas.

Overall, I loved my experience here and would highly recommend it for a relaxing,...

Went for some wine and a bite around happy hour. Really wanted to love this place since it’s close to home and the courtyard vibe is nice…

But unfortunately the poor service ruined the experience for us. I’m used to the more laid back SoCal service, but we frankly felt completely ignored here. We were not greeted at the door when we arrived and stood around long enough we eventually had to track the waitress down to figure out how to get seated. She then kept disappearing for long stretches of time…we didn’t get our drinks for a good 30 minutes after arrival (and way too long after we finally ordered for just wine). At one point I saw her inside chatting away to a friend while we waited. She also wasn’t particularly friendly, didn’t bring water out, and generally seemed a bit annoyed to be there.

We would’ve probably ordered another round of drinks but she took so long to come back around we gave up…then we had to track her down to get the bill.

The food we tasted was pretty ok, but the “Grazing Menu” wasn’t super enticing for that time of evening. I get it’s a small bites menu but something just a bit more substantial than $8 for a handful of olives or a few roast potatoes wouldve been nice coming after work…(maybe something like pomme frittes, oysters, mussels, sliders or even just a shareable hummus dip & pita / veg platter)

The courtyard vibe was cool but some music would’ve been nice for atmosphere (I think they sometimes have live music but it was silent when we went)

I’m willing to give it another shot and change the review if they fix the slow service and maybe beef up...