Zinc Cafe & Bar - Orange

“I often hit up Old Towne Orange, but I had no clue about this spot — total hidden gem! I can see they use the space super efficiently. Food was great, service is the best! 👏 Definitely coming back!”

“Came back to Old Towne Orange with friends for another round of eating, drinking, and wandering and of course, we had to stop by Zinc Café & Bar, a spot I stumbled upon last year and instantly fell in love with. This place sits right inside the Plaza Historic District, an area that used to be the heart of Orange County’s early citrus industry. The building itself was built in 1922 and originally housed the Sunkist Orange County Fruit Exchange， yes, actual vintage orange history! 🍊 Zinc moved into this gorgeous building around 2023 as I remembered, and considering their first-ever location opened in Laguna Beach back in 1988, we came in with slightly higher expectations… and the vibes definitely delivered. They’ve got a cozy patio where sunlight falls in just right, surrounded by a bit of greenery, perfect for slow brunch moments. Inside, they kept the original high ceilings and huge windows, and there’s even a small bar area you can reserve for private events. Overall, it’s giving that chic, modern American brunch energy without being too fancy. Totally the type of place you go to for coffee, tea, and long conversations. We went all in on brunch and ordered: • Middle Eastern Breakfast • Asparagus & Mushroom Omelet (with potatoes) • Avocado Toast • Baja Fish Tacos • Shrimp Tacos • Cappuccino • Mocha • Matcha Latte • Passion Fruit Iced Tea • Latte with lavender syrup Food was solid, portions were big—we were stuffed. Service was friendly and chill. They checked on us just enough without hovering, which I really appreciated. After brunch, we walked around Old Towne to admire all the Halloween decorations, people here go all out!😆 📍 Zinc Café & Bar 195 S Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866”

“Zinc in Orange has a really nice ambiance, perfect for a casual yet stylish meal. The pizza, burger, and sandwich were all delicious and definitely worth recommending. The only miss for me was the Thai salad, which was just okay compared to the other dishes. Overall, a great spot with solid food and a relaxing atmosphere.”

“Such a cool little, quaint restaurant. Enjoyed the atmosphere. Has a unique style to it from the inside as it gives cafe, restaurant, and snack bar vibes. The outdoor seating seemed pretty chill and relaxing. Liked that it has tall gates to provide privacy. The food was tasty and well plated. Nice place for a date or a social gathering. Definitely recommend the cheesecake! So thick and creamy. The service was great. Very attentive, but not imposing. The bathrooms were a little messy.”

“Ordered Steak Frites with Truffle fries to go. They didn't put the compound butter on the steak so it was dry and just gave normal fries instead of truffle fries. They don't have an active phone talk to anyone to see if they could just refund us for the extra amount we paid for truffle fries or to let them know they forgot to include the butter - just a VM system. Also ordered take out previous to this and they forgot the sauce on our tacos. Confused why they don't complete the order for Take out when in person things are great! Have eaten there many times and service was great in person, to go something always seems to go wrong.”