Ai Pono Cafe

Looking for a trendy and casual dining spot that offers a unique fusion of Hawaiian and Asian flavors? Look no further than Ai Pono Cafe in Costa Mesa, CA. This women-owned restaurant prides itself on its diverse menu that caters to a variety of dietary preferences, including limited vegetarian options.

Conveniently located at 283 East 17th St Ste A, Ai Pono Cafe is a hotspot for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Whether you're looking to grab a quick bite to eat on the go or sit down and enjoy a meal with friends and family, this restaurant offers something for everyone.

In addition to its delicious food offerings, Ai Pono Cafe provides a range of amenities to enhance your dining experience. From wheelchair accessibility to outdoor seating and waiter service, every detail has been carefully considered to ensure customer satisfaction. With options for street parking, private lot parking, and even bike parking, getting to this restaurant is a breeze.

So why not stop by Ai Pono Cafe and indulge in their flavorful dishes that will transport your taste buds to paradise? With a diverse menu, friendly staff, and welcoming atmosphere, this restaurant is sure to become a favorite dining destination for food lovers of all kinds.

Ai Pono Cafe Menu

Location

Address: 283 East 17th St Ste A Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Phone: (949) 402-6877

🕓 Work Hours
MON Closed
TUE 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
WED 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
THU 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
FRI 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
SAT 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
SUN 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Business info

  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Reservations
    No
  • Limited Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    Yes
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Casual, Trendy
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
    Yes
  • Street Parking, Private Lot Parking
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Women-owned
    Yes
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • Happy Hour
    No
  • Alcohol
    No
  • TV
    No
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Private Dining
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Jaime N.

    04 July 2024

    You either love this place or you are wrong. Every time I've eaten here it's been freaking amazing. To everyone who complained about rude employees you should probably check yourselves because I've never had one problem. My orders are always correct Food is f*cking delicious Employees are really nice It's crowded because it's good, stop complaining about it Best chicken teriyaki I've ever had, no idea what they do but it's f*cking amazing. Everything here is great but damn this is just spectacular. Also don't be a cheap a$$ and get their lemonades, so good.

  • Author: Juliann T.

    01 July 2024

    It was good. It didn't have as much variety as I thought for things to pick up more like plates. I really was looking for poke. But there was only two options. A little disappointed in the cheesecake because they had a butter guava and a lilikoi. Also, my fault for not asking, but I thought the cheesecake would be that flavored. It was just a topping. Guava pepper chicken is all the rage, but that cracked chicken was pretty good. It wasn't dry good flavor. Didn't care for the Mac salad. Shoyu poke had too much fiber on some bites. The spicy was not spicy at all. Did not like the teriyaki tasting drizzle making it sweeter It is fairly good all around not my favorite. I'd rather go to da Hawaiian since it is closer to me in this place doesn't really offer me anything worth making an extra drive for. If I am in this area, this would be the place to go for a plate.

  • Author: Sarah L.

    01 July 2024

    Great vibes inside! Located in a large plaza next to Target, lots of parking and seating inside and out. Huge menu, felt a bit overwhelmed by all the options but decided order a place to try a little bit of everything. Order a spam musubi and Da "Roots" Plate. It came with mac, shoyu tuna, ahi tuna katsu, korean ribs, and rice. Definitely filing! The katsu personally wasn't my favorite, they added a wasabi sauce which made it hard for me to eat. Meat was good! Loaded in sauce, so eating it with rice and mac was good to balance all the saltiness. Poke was tasty too! Musubi was your average spam and rice, not too sweet / covered in teriyaki which I appreciated. Service was quick and came out in a decent amount of time. Overall would come back and try a few option menu options! Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

  • Author: Becky C.

    05 June 2024

    Ai Pono Cafe is a gem! I love how funny the combo names are. This place is pretty popular and can get pretty crowded on weekends. The food has an amazing mix of flavors - I especially loved the poke. Definitely a spot worth checking out, even if you have to wait a bit. Great vibes and delicious bites!

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