Sweet dreams start here

Got a sweet tooth? Costa Mesa’s got you covered—one milkshake, churro, soft‑serve swirl, and scoop at a time. From unique, small-batch ice cream flavors to viral matcha concoctions, Costa Mesa is one big sugary playground with no boring bites or sips.

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Silver Trumpet The Straw El Moro Ren Matcha Stella Jean’s

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Silver Trumpet The Straw El Moro Ren Matcha Stella Jean’s

A plated dessert at Silver Trumpet Restaurant Costa Mesa features a square piece of cake, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a purple and white orchid, toasted coconut flakes, and a drizzle of sauce on a gray plate.

Silver Trumpet

Silver Trumpet Restaurant & Bar, located in the Avenue of the Arts hotel, offers lake-view patio dining and creative cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients.

A tall glass filled with a blue and white swirled milkshake, topped with whipped cream, crushed cookies, a round cookie, and two churros, served on a marble surface at Silver Trumpet Restaurant Costa Mesa.

The Straw

The Straw is all about retro-inspired joy with over-the-top milkshakes straight out of our childhood imaginations.

A variety of churros, dipping sauces, hot chocolate, coffee, and cold drinks on a white counter, with branded El Moro packaging—reminiscent of the minimalist blue-and-white decor found at Silver Trumpet Restaurant Costa Mesa.

Churrería El Moro

El Moro at Mercado Gonzalez has incredible fresh churros and classic Mexican treats to enjoy as you stroll the lively market.

A hand holds a cup of matcha dessert with green matcha noodles on top in a brightly lit café, reminiscent of the vibe at Silver Trumpet Restaurant Costa Mesa, as people sit and talk in the background. The cup is labeled Matcha REN.

Ren Matcha

Matcha Ren is innovating on matcha like no one else with soft-serve, pastries, mochi, and more.

A person holds up a waffle cone with purple ice cream and rainbow sprinkles in front of a building with a red neon sign that reads Stella Jeans Ice Cream, reminiscent of sweet treats near Silver Trumpet Restaurant Costa Mesa.

Stella Jean’s

Stella Jean’s scoops small-batch ice cream with globally-inspired flavors and fun seasonal choices.

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