Orange County CA
La Milpa Cafe

La Milpa Cafe

Local Coffee in Santa Ana

4.8 52 Google reviews$1–10

1909 W Walnut St, Santa Ana, California 92703 · Casa Bonita

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Where to find them

1909 W Walnut St, Santa Ana, California 92703

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About

Mexican coffee shop offering homemade pastries, located in an urban farm. La Milpa Cafe is a worker-owned cooperative. More than a coffee shop, it is a community space where culture, flavor, collective work and sustainability come together.

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Quick bite

Dining options

  • Dessert
  • Seating

What people say

5 out of 5 stars

“What a wonderful place to come and relax enjoy a coffee and pastry 🥐 💞”
Google review · Oct 2026

5 out of 5 stars

“I've been coming here for a little while now, and I think it deserves more recognition than it's currently getting. The location itself is in the middle of an industrial park/neighborhood. The lot also doubles as a nice community garden, and the structures themselves are made of shipping containers. I love the aesthetic and the peaceful feeling of the location. We got the Moctezuma (mocha) and a cold brew with vanilla foam. Both for excellent. Be aware though, the coffee here isn't as sweet as iced coffees typically are. You get a lot more coffee taste. We also got some loose leaf tea from the garden shop. Great coffee and great vibes, definately would recommend.”
Google review · Sep 2026

Hours

Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
7 AM to 5 PM
Friday
7 AM to 5 PM
Saturday
7 AM to 5 PM
Sunday
8 AM to 5 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed

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