So...I went for the healthy food. Stocked at how delicious it was. Chicken chili was to die for and the tuna melt ditto. If it wasn't a healthy place I would praise how delicious, The reverse osmosis water was delish too. It feels like I'm on some love everything about this place drug. Will become rich to buy everything in this store and fill my house with it all! read more

Midday munchies. As a lover of kombucha, this place has been on my radar for a couple of years now. I've been obsessed with the coffee shop across the parking lot, and I finally felt that it was time for me to try fermentation farm. Their kombucha hands-down has been some of the best I've ever had. I tried the famous tuna melt and also got a chicken taco. The food was good, but not great in my opinion. At that price point, there are a lot of nearby places with quality ingredients that taste better. I do love the mission and background of this restaurant. I read up a little bit about how the food is sourced. Consumers are definitely getting quality products here, but sometimes quality doesn't always transfer over as deliciousness. Again, the food was good, but not something that I'm going to be yearning for. I would like to come back and try the chocolate cake that is also very popular and perhaps the Ramen. And of course, another flavor of their delicious kombucha. read more

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My family and I were excited to eat at Fermentation Farms - however, the experience was deeply disappointing. Its website states: "Fermentation Farm is not a farm in the traditional sense, but one that farms beneficial bacteria and yeast for our probiotic benefit." If the beneficial bacteria include bacteria that aids in the customer's extortion of their stomach contents, then this is a correct assessment. They might also want to state that it also includes a free reverse enema. Here is a list of the issues: My wife got food poisoning - she has been up all night and is too sick to get out of bed today. She ordered the roast beef sandwich. They got the order wrong - twice! The seating arrangement was not great - we basically sat next to the back of a truck in the car park. Lucky, the truck stayed there our entire time, so the exhaust didn't blow fumes over our food (although it may have made it taste better). The food was lukewarm and not particularly tasty. The staff was not friendly (although not mean). The food was significantly overpriced (Chill was $14 and corn bread was $6). This was at best a $10 meal. I would not go here again, and in the absence of my wife, I just had a significantly better breakfast at IHOP! read more

Looked like a cool spot for breakfast, brunch, and lunch and I appreciated that they had outdoor seating so that it's dog friendly. Food is mostly in the high teens and they offer breakfast items, soups, salads, sandwiches, and pizzas. They also have coffees and some teas. I tried the brekkie sandwich and was underwhelmed by it. It was supposed to come with bacon, egg, cheese, and sauerkraut, but bacon was only on half of my sandwich. The way the bacon was laid out perfectly in line with where the sandwich was cut made it look like the bacon was purposefully laid out on one half. The sauerkraut left my sandwich soggy so that when I first picked up the sandwich, the bread was already falling apart. The oddest part to me was that the sauerkraut didn't pair with the rest of the sandwich well (wasn't particularly sour, just liquid-y, and some of it like the green onion didn't pair well). read more

Fermentation Farm - Brekkie sandwich (weirdly only half my sandwich had bacon) - Health Markets Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

1/8/2026 4 1/2 Stars - 1/2 Star taken off for lack of good customer service. GRASS-FED BEEF BONE BROTH Been a long time since I've last been here! Came here solely to get the grass-fed beef bone broth. Unfortunately most of it spilled in my car on my drive back home. I did try whatever was left of it, heated up and added salt. It was such a clean, beef broth flavor! Best to eat when you're feeling sick, but this was delicious with a salad too. If you can, please bring your own stainless steel mug with a good lid to transfer it, so you don't get spilling accidents like me. Not 100% if they will give you the broth directly to your own mug, but better taking it with you, just in case. SNACKS Nature Nates LLC, Better Than Popcorn! Popped Sorghum - This was sooo good! It tasted like regular popcorn, but more nutty and buttery! Beautiful crunch of the popped sorghum which felt like mini corn popcorn! Can't believe this is healthy! Coconut oil and pink himalayan sea salt! I guess it tastes similar to Lesser Evil Himalayan Pink Salt Popcorn, but with a nuttier, buttery flavor without any real butter! I would get this again! Urban AIP, Rosemary Garlic Paleo Crackers - This had a lovely toasted olive oil cracker flavor. The cracker itself had a good crunch, but not super hard to bite into. Lovely toasted olive oil flavor with flavors of rosemary and garlic. But mostly rosemary forward, little garlic flavor. This was good too! I love the rosemary and garlic flavor was not too much in it. Figure Eight, Air-Dried Beef Biltong, Spiced - This was not super dry like beef jerky. It has a slight moistness to the overall chew and texture. Not tough to chew! You can taste bits of fat in between the air-dried beef as you chew. It had a good amount of saltiness and with peppery flavor and a spicy kick at the end. Very good! RAD Chocolate, Vegan Organic Dark Chocolate Crunch, Made with Reishi + Chaga Crispy Quinoa - Very good, quality dark chocolate! Such a richness in chocolate flavor with that crispy quinoa with each bite! CUSTOMER SERVICE It was okay. They were nice. But they could be a bit friendlier. Also, the bone broth that I ordered came out super late! It took way too long to get the bone broth to-go and they didn't even give a reason or apology for why everything was late. I had to ask them twice if it was ready. FARMERS MARKET Open Every Thursday 11am-3pm PARKING / LOCATION Located in a very run down, small strip mall. There is a large sign at the front with their name on it, but still a good chance you can miss it. The parking lot is medium-sized, but there's not a whole lot of parking spots, ironically. The parking lot always looks full. However, I did not have a hard time finding parking, as there were 2-3 spots available. read more

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What an interesting store and menu selection. I grabbed the grass fed beef chili to try since I already had lunch plans. What I really wanted to grab was the tuna melt and I'll have to come back for that. The menu is very interesting and the store also has snacks and refrigerated foods for sale. Outdoor seating available. Parking lot is on smaller side. Casual. Order at counter and wait for your name to be called. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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**December 2025: Tuesday Afternoon Visit** I had this bookmarked for quite some time and figured that after completing a doctor's appointment that this would be a nice treat for myself for being a responsible adult. :) On my visit it was a really cold and gloomy day so I figured a hot bowl of chili would be perfect. The parking lot was a moderate size, but I was able to find a spot pretty easily (I imagine on the weekend it might be a different story). Nevertheless, I was very excited to try a new spot. I came around 1pm and there was a short but quite line of guests. I noticed several women who seemed to value a healthy lifestyle and brought their young children. The restaurant is located inside the store which had a pretty good variety of different organic and health related snacks and goods. There was also several large refrigerators of frozen goods to take home. I finally made it to the front of the cashier and picked two items 1) a cup of chili and 2) the breakkie sando (as it came highly recommended). I was given a number and noticed the sign above the cashier that it would be around a 20 minute wait. After looking around I noticed that all the seats were outdoors and since I was dressed to go workout I was freezing and a little bummed that I'd have to sit outside. About 15-20 minutes did pass and my items were brought out. Here are my reactions for each item Noms **Chili ($9): this was a solid chili, but nothing out of the ordinary. **Brekkie Sando ($16): The sauerkraut had a nice crunch and tang, and gave a different dimension for a breakfast sandwich. The bread was nicely toasted, and the ingredients all worked well together, but did it wow me? No, however; if someone brought this to me I would eat it. I know this is a speciality store/restaurant that is geared towards a certain type of clientele. I do feel that there is great care and pride taken for the products, but for me it's hard for me to justify the price-point for a meal that was okay. It's just not for me. read more

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Fermentation Farm is a health food store with two locations - one in Costa Mesa and another one in San Juan Capistrano (River Street Marketplace). They ranked #3 in Yelp's Top 100 US Restaurants in 2022 ( https://www.yelp.com/article/yelps-top-100-us-restaurants-2022 ). [Pro tip]: The market offers 15% OFF all broths, soups, and chilis from the restaurant on Rainy Day Special. [Parking]: Easy and free plaza parking. [Market]: I actually really like their snack section. While they are somewhat expensive, I can tell these snacks are some of the more healthy snacks anyone will find in any stores. They have a Kombucha bar here (13 rotating flavors). Fermented veggies like kraut and kimchi can be found at the refrigerated section. [Amenities]: There are at least a dozen outdoor tables to sit and enjoy meals for customers. [Menu]: For kitchen food, some of top highlights include Bone Broth Soup and Grass Fed Beef Chili. They also have sandwiches (e.g. Wild Line-Caught Tuna Sandwich), all-day breakfast items, tacos, salads, and pizzas. *** Grass-Fed Beef Chili (beef / beef broth / tomato / carrot / celery / onion / chili spice blend - cilantro, scallion, jalapeño - $9 for small + $0.25 for cheese): The cashier recommended adding cheese. The soup was packed with ingredients and it had full of flavors. The soup was a lot more filling than I thought! Beef Bone Broth (no topping - small $6): I should've at least ask to add free toppings because the broth itself tasted fairly bland. *** Overall a solid 4.5-star on broths and bump up to 5-star on great snack selection and friendly service. read more

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First of all, there is plenty of parking at this strip mall. The shop/restaurant is located at the end and is highly visible. The man taking our order at the counter was super helpful, he recommended the French onion soup and I'm glad that he did. It was absolutely delicious with that bread and raw cheese that I dipped into. I also ate the grass-fed brisket taco and wow it had so much flavor in each bite. The hot golden honey tea was perfect on this winter day. I didn't eat the ramen or the tuna melt but I was told by my friends that it was amazing. There's outdoor dining which is very much relaxed and inside, they had food items for purchase. Next time, I'm going to get a loaf of their sourdough bread and maybe check out their taco tuesday deal, $1 off their tacos all day. read more

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Ive heard much about this place so i finally went to try it. Walk inside and youll see a few different areas where they sell some pantry snacks that all look ridiculously healthy, and refrigerated items like eggs, meat, milk, kombucha, and sauerkraut. Head to the back corner for their kombuchas on tap and feel free to sample! I tried the elderberry and it was very tasty and very punchy!! Ordered the tuna melt cuz im a sucker for them. And this one... is the BEST. The crunchy, fresh sauerkraut was such a nice twist, and the bread was toasted so well it didnt get soggy even with the tuna filling. Im in love!! The service was fantastic and everyone was sO NICE. My order got lost so they comped the sandwich for me. Theres seating outside by the accompanying parking lot. Ill be back so soon!!! read more

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This one's for all my sourdough bakers Get. Their. Starter!!! I named mine Patricia (as one does), and she is STRONG with the perfect sour flavor. I've baked with her three times already and she's been absolutely fantastic every time. I also grabbed some fermented relish and strawberry jam while I was there--both were incredible. Highly recommend! read more

First time at Fermentation Farm! I've been wanting to try this spot for a while, especially since it's right next to my chiropractor (shoutout to Dr. Derek!). Little did I know it's actually his wife's restaurant! When I asked if he's ever eaten there, he said he eats there every day and told us that it's his wife's spot, so of course we had to go right after my appointment. I got the tuna melt and it was delicious. Super toasty and packed with tuna. Highly recommend. Martin got the sauerkraut grilled cheese with garlic sauerkraut and loved it. We also shared the beet salad and it was so good! The goat cheese was fluffy and flavorful, the beets were fresh and sweet, and the vinaigrette tied it all together perfectly. I also had the matcha latte which was legit. Real matcha, not sweet at all, just how I like it. Loved the outdoor seating too. Perfect spot to relax, enjoy the view, and people/car watch. Service was awesome! The two girls at the counter were super friendly and helpful, especially since it was our first time. They even have a little market with all these farm fresh ingredients and some of their menu items like sauerkraut and kimchi that you can take home! Definitely coming back to try their beef dip, chili, and breakfast items. Pretty sure this is our new go-to after all my appointments! read more

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I visited fermentation farm on a Monday evening. Parking was easy with the big lot by the building. It wasn't too crowded when we arrived & the staff were very friendly. I ordered the grass-fed beef chili, while my friend got the vegan black bean chili. We enjoyed browsing the products in the small grocery area of the restaurant while waiting for our dishes. I'd love to visit again to try their famous tuna melt & one of their kombucha slushies. read more

Fermentation Farm - grass-fed beef chili + vegan black bean chili - Health Markets Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Really love this place! They are not really a lot of places that focus on the quality and health of foods by including fermentation as a part of the equation when formulating the menu. For what the food is, which is really good, the price is not extravagantly high, and the quality of all the ingredients are homemade. If you're not used to having sauerkraut or sourdough bread, it may not be your cup of tea, however, if you are looking for foods that are not toxic to your body, and that will leave you feeling clean and satisfied, then this is the place for you! One of my personal favorites is the grass fed beef dip and the grilled cheese. Also, they have a really good sourdough chocolate chip cookie! Hope you love it read more

Fermentation Farm - Breakfast plate - Health Markets Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I absolutely love fermentation farm, especially this location! The workers are so kind and knowledgeable about everything. The food always is a 10/10 and it's never TOO crowded but there is always people eating and ordering. I love that i have become a regular at this location and the workers can recognize that. If there is ever a problem they're always willing to fix it without any hesitation. I hope they keep expanding their menu and eventually get a bigger spot. read more

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Everyone knows this is my favorite place to eat, but might as well say it again! The staff is very nice and accommodating, and the food is out of this world! My favorites are the farm breakfast, tuna melt, brekkie sando, and bacon chicken ranch flatbread. The grass fed beef chili is super flavorful as well as the chicken taco, though the tacos have gotten very expensive and you don't get as much bang for your buck as other menu items. I will forever be a loyal customer here because of the fact that they use the highest quality ingredients of any restaurant in OC. THANK YOU FERM FARM! read more

$4 to sub gluten free bread on a sandwich is very expensive! I love this place but wish it was more affordable. read more

Fermentation Farm - Beet salad & breakfast sandwich with gluten free bread - Health Markets Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

If I had to list my favorite businesses in Orange County, Fermentation Farm would easily make my top 10. Which is why I'm back with a round two 5-review of this local gem. It literally doesn't get better than healthy locally sourced tasty food. We stopped by during OC Restaurant Week for their $25 meal deal. This meal offering allowed us to snag an entree (chili or a tuna melt), side (bone broth), choice of kombucha, and house-made bread for dessert. I ordered the vegan chili, blueberry bread, chicken bone broth, and the creamsicle kombucha.. all for $25. An absolute steal, imo. I adore their weekly outdoor farmers market. You can easily go broke browsing their many dried fruits, fresh fruit, veggies, and nuts. I may have irresponsibly spent $30 on flavored nuts and fruit during my most recent visit. Forever and always a fave. Highly recommend checking out this biz on your next outing. read more

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Fermented is such a refreshing find in Costa Mesa. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance sets the tone -- it's relaxed, clean, and has that perfect balance of modern and cozy. You immediately feel like you're somewhere that cares about what they're serving and how they make you feel. The customer service was just as impressive. Everyone was warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic about the food. It didn't feel forced or robotic -- they clearly believe in what they're offering, and it shows. Now for the food -- the absolute star of the show. I ordered the grass-fed, grass-finished beef chili, and it was OUTSTANDING. You could taste the difference in quality immediately. The beef was rich and tender, the seasoning was spot-on (bold but not overwhelming), and the whole dish felt hearty without being heavy. It's the kind of meal that leaves you feeling satisfied, energized, and just better than when you walked in. Fermented is the real deal. If you're serious about clean, delicious food served in a welcoming environment, this spot should be at the top of your list. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I've been wanting to come here for a while now and finally made it. But, didn't eat here, just picked up some gut shots and sourdough bread. The shots were delicious! Priced at $2.50 each I think, wish I grabbed more to keep in the fridge, love the ingredients. Bread was $18, yet to try it, will update the review once I taste it. Will come back and try the food next time. read more

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I came here months ago and had some breakfast that I really enjoyed but it was so long ago, I don't remember what I ordered. It was good enough that I came back just to get some kombucha in which I brought my own krowler. I came on a day where they had some special for the kombucha so it was really quite affordable. And the kombucha is really tasty. I wish I lived closer as I'd come weekly to fill my krowler. read more

Let's start with a good the kombucha here is awesome. They let you taste them and my favorite is the guava. They're sourdough pancakes are also very delicious and I think reasonably priced. I was underwhelmed by the food and had really high hopes with the steak dip was just okay it was very bland and for the price I'd expect more. I got a sourdough starter here that I'm excited to try but overall their pantry items are astronomically priced I used to shop here for specific things and they've just priced themselves out of my wallet. Also the parking is horrendous. read more

Fermentation Farm is a cute spot tucked into a plaza with ample parking, which is always a plus. It's more than just a café--it's also a shop and grocer with a variety of fermented goods and health-focused products. All seating is outdoors, which makes for a nice casual dining experience. I visited during OC Restaurant Week and tried the salad, beef chili, and cornbread. While the flavors weren't quite for me, I appreciate the focus on wholesome, nourishing ingredients. Taste is always subjective, so others may really enjoy what they offer. If you're into fermented and gut-friendly foods, it could be worth checking out! read more

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A friend has been wanting to try this place, so we gave it a go. I couldn't choose between a few items, so I asked the cashier for recommendations, the breakfast sando was delicious. Had to try the potatoes too...sooo good. Tables filled up quickly after we arrived, glad we got a seat. read more

Fermentation Farm - Brekkie Sando and Tallow Potatoes - Health Markets Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Today I tried the chicken banh mi sandwich and the matcha latte with coconut creamer. The sandwich was made with a sourdough baguette and yummy pasture raised chicken. It also came with sauce on the side that I poured on every bite. It was really satisfying and of course the quality of the ingredients was top tier. The matcha latte was okay- I think it could have used some sweetener. I'll try it with oat milk next time! read more

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I was on a bit of a budget when I came here today, so I got a side dish of the beef brisket (4oz) for $8 and another side dish of tallow-cooked potatoes for $4, thus a total of $12. There was outdoor seating open so the friendly FOH staff was able to bring the side dishes out to me after about 10-15 minutes of waiting. The potatoes were pretty good and it was my first time eating something cooked in tallow, and I was intrigued to discover that it tastes kind of similar to cooking in butter, but a bit less salty. The beef brisket side dish was really disappointing as the beef was sliced really thin in small pieces, and there was literally no sauce or garnish whatsoever, just straight tiny pieces of thin meat. It honestly looked kind of gross too. The store inside was kind of cool but I didn't see anything I wanted. Overall, a positive ambiance, but the beef brisket side dish was super disappointing. read more

Fermentation Farm - Beef brisket 4oz side dish ($8) - Health Markets Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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If your looking for the healthiest of options to supplement clean eating and good health then this is a must stop.

Im obsessed with fermentation farm. They're consistency is admirable and appreciated. This is my favorite place to get chicken tacos. I also love their tallow potatoes. My boyfriend loves their breakfast burritos. The chocolate cake is chefs kiss. Everything here is made with love. My only complaint is that they're not open later. No seriously, this kills me. Can't tell you how many disappointing dinners I've had because ferm farm wasn't open. read more

Fermentation Farm is good overall, but it didn't quite meet my expectations this time. I ordered the breakfast taco, and while the flavors were solid, it was surprisingly small. For the price and the location, I expected something more substantial. It felt more like a light bite than a real breakfast. Afterward, I ended up next door at Nudae Coffee, which ended up being the better breakfast option for me. Fermentation Farm is still a good spot, but if you're looking for a more satisfying breakfast, I'd recommend heading there instead. read more

Incredible. Just incredible. Clean, tasty, quick. Great little selection of products and produce inside! Friendly workers and very cool to be able to actually see into the back where the food is being cooked. Great place recommended checking out other little shops in shopping center you will definitely be sure to find something. Tuna Melt was SO good. The garlic kraut inside is a wonderful touch and the sourdough was so delicious. Probably the best tuna melt I have ever had. Grass Fed Beef Chili was also just divine. Not too heavy and cup size was just enough. Thank you fermentation farm for a great lunch! 5 stars. read more

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To be honest 27$ for two small bowls of basically ground hamburger with Chile sauce and then no bread crackers or cornbread bread is grossly over charged. I asked the server if any bread came with the chili and all I got was No! The chile was didn't even taste good. Bland and no beans??Don't waste your money. I could have had tastier chile with a can of Hormel. My wife's chile beats the heck out of this. Not impressed at all. I really don't understand the good reviews they're misleading. read more

Fermentation Farm - Health Markets Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Delicious food great ambience the cashiers and busters are very nice so nice a bidder took a card of payment from an entitled customer who had a baby in her hand. She expected The worker to go pay for her meal with her card just so she wouldn't have to get up from her table... leaving the poor bus guy without a tip and doing extra work. Everything is organic and beautifully curated I would visit again. read more

We came here after visiting the OC Fair which really boosted the experience tbh. It felt good to heal the gut a little bit after absolutely destroying it at the fair with funnel cake and fried bacon pickles. Life is about balance after all! I love all things pickled and fermented, so this place is so fun! Great service and a cute little outdoor section too (no indoor seating). read more

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The food was amazing. The staff was super nice. We got the chili and the tuna fish sandwich would go back and get it again.

I love their chili, everyone does. $10 a cup is still absolutely absurd, along with every thing else they sell.

Love the Kraut Grilled Cheese. I've had the plain and the garlic. Service is typically pretty fast. Slower in during peak hours. Call ahead to order. They have a wide variety of products for sale as well - eggs, spices, gut-friendly snacks. my favs: Sea Moss and Nate's popped Sorghum. Note: parking is always an issue. walk, bike or get dropped off. Haha read more

This is a SOLID spot for some good, healthy, and organic food! Everything is cooked in cast iron skillets (From what I can see in the kitchen), the food comes out very quickly, the staff is always very sweet and welcoming. There is one blonde waitress that is very sweet every time and is always on top of everything. Like a one man show and she is killer! The sourdough sandwiches, especially with sauerkraut are our favorites! Pancakes weren't bad, but not my favorite. The tacos are awesome as well! Just solid spot to go to for some good and actually HEALTHY food! Place is also pet friendly and good spot to relax on by the beach a bit! read more

Such a cute spot! A tight shared parking area but found parking without issue. Seating outside, very cute indoors with nice decor. Got the chili which was small portion but tasty & a passion fruit kombucha which was delicious! Prices were on the higher end but it was high quality food. Would definitely come back here! read more

I love fermentation farm and the tuna melt is my favorite. I have a friend visiting from out of town. We were literally at a different restaurant and she said I think I'll have a tuna melt. So I said then we have to go to fermentation farm! We literally left that restaurant (pandor, highly recommend) to go to fermentation farm. The sandwich was super disappointing. Different from what I was used to from this restaurant. The bread was more thinly sliced. I don't think it was the same sourdough bread, the tuna and slaw was dry. I'm heartbroken and embarrassed! read more

Fermentation farm is fantastic! They have the freshest eggs straight from the farm. It's a cute little grocery store that also has a little restaurant. My dad and I love to eat here because they have veggie options. I personally love the grilled cheese and breakfast sandwich! read more