I can't believe this shop is not more talked about! I feel like it's one of the longest standing…read moreshops at SoCo after seeing so many shops coming and going. I always enjoy coming here after sipping on my coffee from Portola. Environment - the shop is located inside the indoor hall. There are plenty of seats to enjoy outside of the restaurant but you can also opt to sit inside the shop and look out into the courtyard/plaza as well. Easy ordering with a great readilble menu. Service - every time I've gone every has been very nice. No Complaints! Food - I've tried all of their sandwiches and thereis not one that I would not recommend. My favorite, however, is the Granny Smith. It's the perfect crunch with melty cheese - yum! I love coming here and always look forward to it :)

Usually don't like doing this but just want to let others know what they are getting for the price…read more I bought this thinking it was a open fave lox, which usually when you buy a lox it comes in a bagel and specially for how much it was I would expect 2 not just one. This single piece of toast which cost $16 is very small as you can see in the photo no red onion and small amount of capers. Would I get this again !! No I would not just because the price and I had fresher piece of salmon.

So glad we have such a high quality butchery store in this neighborhood. The staff are five star,…read morevery friendly. Love getting raw meat from there. The grass fed fillet mignon when cooked has such a nice flavor, not like that ones you get from commercial stores. Love how affordable chicken and pork is. Tried their bacons and sausages. All on point and delicious.

ordered online and the sandwiches were ready relatively quickly. i liked both the white bread and…read moreciabatta. the italian sandwich had pesto and the dressing was really good. i think next time i'd opt out of the guacamole for the lemon pepper chicken sandwich. they also sell meat and a lot of other things inside!

One of my favorite wine spots in OC! Wine lab is the in…read morecamp, parking is a hassle here but valet is available in a pinch. Interior is small and cozy. We come here at least once a month. Our favorite is a set of flight where you guess the region and type of wine. I have yet to get it 100% right but it's always fun to guess. The owners here are friendly and great wine section. They also have a small food selection of cheese and meats. Highly recommend for a wine tasting in OC!

Wine was decent, but I refused to try more because of the service. Came here on a Wednesday early…read moreevening to catch up with someone and was greeted in a way that was pretty distasteful. He was an asian bartender that was the only one on shift at the time and lets just say I could tell he was projecting some insecurity in his life cause this man came off so rude lol. We tried asking questions to get a better feel for which wines would work best for us and he came off quite dismissive. I even noticed that as other customers came in, he kept chewing with his mouth full of falafel as he greeted them in. I've been in hospitality for almost a decade now and never in my years have I seen such repetitive terrible service within 30 minutes. It's actually impressive lol. Spend your money at another place that actually cares about your experience.

Ambiance: Clean interior, lots of cool and interesting snacks and small batch foods on display…read more Outside tables were clean. Service: Very friendly and polite staff! Food: We got the Beef Dip Sandwich and the Chicken Bahn Mi. Absolutely incredible. I want another one already. Bahn Mi chicken had a nice texture and flavor, and the pickled veggies add some nice brine to your bite, the peanut sauce that comes with it is very flavorful. The Beef dip was very juicy and flavorful, the Jus was delicious. We will definitely be coming back very soon!!! Highly recommend you try this place out.

Fermentation Farm is such a great find! The tuna melt is absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful,…read moreand made just right. And their kombucha is wonderful! They have a great selection, and everything tastes fresh and thoughtfully made. The atmosphere is welcoming, the food is delicious, and you can really tell they care about what they serve. I'll definitely be coming back for another tuna melt and kombucha. Highly recommend Fermentation Farm!

Last Saturday, my friends and I hosted a close friend's bridal shower with around 12 guests. We've…read moreseen Charcutereats' previous work and decided to pursue them due to what we thought was quality and presentation. What we got in comparison to that and the pictures displayed on their instagram account is nothing short of a bootleg version. See photos for reference even though the owner will deny and leave a comment generated by ChatGPT. 1. Quality: The two main orders were absolutely sub par and cheap. The bagel spread does not feed up to 12 as advertised and feeds more so around 5 people. We got 6 very dry bagels cut in half, one large cut tomato, maybe half an onion, maybe a quarter of a lemon and spread for maybe one and a half bagels? The ingredients were spread so flat to create an illusion that the serving plate was full. The smoked salmon that we paid extra for was a mere few slices for 3-5 individuals versus the photos that show a decent amount for "up to 12pp." The caprese pasta salad had absolutely no flavor, and was brown from the balsamic vinegar yet gave no flavor and was a mere cold pasta with bits of basel.  2. Expectation: As shown on their social media page and website, the orders come on wooden boards and wooden bowls with some decorative items. What we got instead was a hasty delivery of a flimsy and broken plastic bowl for the pasta -- that had to be thrown out upon putting it out --and a flimsy wooden plate for the lightest bagel spread we've seen that was surely not worth more than $50. 3. Communication: Upon inputting the order and the delivery day, there was no communication. We had to reach out via email and confirm the day before and was met with a different drop off/set up time than initially agreed upon when the order was inputted. We 11:45am since the party was at 12pm, and instead got forced into settling for a 10:30am slot after some back and forth. This is unprofessional for any business that is selling a service. Save yourself the hassle and money and go to Costco and get yourself what you need, because the business is apparently falling apart.

I decided to purchase my first ever charcuterie board from charcutereats as a gift to my partner…read moreand was surprised to see the quality of the board! I loved how there was so much variety within the board and it was carefully packaged and arranged. It was a kitchen where there are multiple businesses sharing a large kitchen and not really a walk in and order type of place. However, it is very easy to find parking in the lot along with ordering online.

Both boards were fresh, beautifully curated and were a guest favorite. We ordered for graduation…read moreand they were perfect for the large party to snack on.

I'm really sad to make this review. I'm planning a wedding right now and Lauren was the first…read moreperson I reached out to for vendors. I've been following Lover Boards on social media for years. As a girl who makes charcuterie boards, I loved her work and business model! However, she does not respond to emails at all. I showed serious interest and filled out an inquiry form on her website. She responded one time just saying that I need to pay 50% in order to book a date. I communicated that that totally worked for us, we just had to wait a bit to pay the deposit. She never responded. Since being ready to make the deposit, I've followed up a couple times, and she has completely ghosted me. I just don't really understand why she never took my inquiry seriously? As a business, why would you willingly lose a client who wants to pay you $2.5k? I ended up going with another table grazing artist who was very kind on email and responsive.

I went to Sections Deli yesterday to pick up sandwiches that I had already called in. I only needed…read moreto pay and grab my order, but owner Ryan told me he was going to ring up two other customers first. I didn't mind waiting, but it felt like he was intentionally taking his time. When it was finally my turn, he asked me to meet him on the other side of the store, handed me my bag, and said I looked mad and could have the sandwiches for free. I told him I was happy to pay, and he responded by telling me to "fuck off." I was shocked and asked if he had really just said that, and he doubled down and told me to get going. I've been a regular customer for years, but after being treated like that by the owner, I won't be back. Ryan came across as someone who grew up with a silver spoon in Newport Beach and thinks he can talk to customers however he wants. Unfortunately, they just lost two loyal customers.

Truly the best meats and service here! And I really enjoy the other grocery items available. This…read moreis the kind of quality that we need in Costa Mesa.

Want the best sandwich, stop here. This place is small but full of culture, and the food…read more.. amazing. Great local Deli. Highly recommend.

Fairly delicious brat for $8.50, but when asked if I wanted sauerkraut and onions, I didn't expect…read moreit to be over $13.00. Maybe a scoop of potato salad or pickle on the side would've made it worthwhile. The only problem was that you couldn't tell if there was any sauerkraut underneath the onions. It tasted as if they might have been grilled together. No distinct layer of sauerkraut, and that made it too expensive for my taste.

Almost a bit hesitant to let this beautiful secret out into Orange County. But We Olive is the…read morecoolest little wine bar in Southern California. Amazing selection of whites, reds, sparkling, and even craft beers, expertly curated by James, the proprietor. A laid back, California gentleman with style, elegance and well versed in what he serves you. You will be educated by a highly knowledgeable professional, with impeccable taste. Food selection is limited to small cheese plates, charcuterie, bread and the occasional empanada. We Olive also carries an extensive selection of specialty, imported infused olive oils that will blow your mind. Special wine and tasting events, education, and a laid back, unpretentious, contemporary vibe of the OC Mix make this a must if you are in the neighborhood. Highly recommend.

We have been coming here for several years as a fun hangout for a couple drinks. But they've…read moreintroduced us to the varieties of olive oil. Now using the different oils to flavor or accent the food is next level. They do popcorn with olive oil instead of butter and it's amazing. My favorite is jalapeño oil for popcorn with a little kick. We've also done some of their wine and cheese tastings. Discovered so many great new wines and that comes from a beer drinker. They are full of knowledge for the beer, wine and olive oils that you can't miss finding something that hits the spot. Highly recommended.

I ordered the Original Grazing Board for a small birthday gathering and it was the centerpiece of…read morethe table because it was sooooo stunning! It looked phenomenal and was delicious. Huge bonus points to them for delivering exactly on time. Great communication and service. Even my mother-in-law was impressed -- that's how you know it's a hit! The picture speaks for itself.

Truly just amazing customer service. Alyssa was so communicative and her product is gorgeous. I…read morelook forward to the next event or holiday that I can tap into Newport Charcuterie.