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06/03/2026
GIVEAWAY ALERT 🎰 Are you feeling lucky? To kick off National Doughnut Day we’ll be giving one lucky winner a $500 gift card to Sidecar.
All you have to do:
🤍 Like this post
📲 Follow
🤝 Tag 5 friends you plan to share with
This National Doughnut Day everyone is a winner! Don’t forget to sign up for our loyalty and purchase on June 5th to test your luck! ✨🍩
06/01/2026
Okay here’s the deal.. we’ve got BIG PLANS for National Doughnut Day this Friday. Everyone’s a winner🥇
All you have to do is sign up for our rewards program using the link in our bio! Make a purchase through the app or in store June 5th and automatically receive one of the following ⬇️
🍩 FREE doughnuts
☕️ FREE drinks
🎲 FREE packs
✨ Surprise prizes
See you there, June 5th!
05/30/2026
What if Dot had a doughnut? 🤭🧁
05/29/2026
There are just a few days left to snag our Golden Hour Grey, but don’t you worry our Salted Pretzel Latte will be here a little longer! 🍊🤝🥨
05/26/2026
We took a classic you love and created the Birthday Sugar Cookie topped with edible sugar cookie dough! 🥳🍩
05/20/2026
NOW SERVING: Salted Pretzel Latte 🥨☕️🍫
We teamed up with to bring another treat to the table.
Our house espresso paired with flavors of caramel and chocolate topped with crushed candied pretzels and our NEW Chocolate Cold Foam!😏 Some flavor combinations are just too good to pass up.
05/16/2026
NOW AVAILABLE: Late Night at Pasadena! We’re kicking off our after hours with something a little naughty! 😉🍕
For this weekend and this weekend only The Naughty Puff will be availble to order from 9PM-12AM exclusivley through UberEats at Sidecar Pasadena.
Our fluffy brioche stuffed with melty cheese, fresh cut prosciutto, spicy tomato sauce, and a drizzle of Zab’s Hot Honey. Finished with parmesan, pepperoni, and basil. 🤤 Your late night cravings are going to thank us.
05/11/2026
HAPPY HOUR is now available at ALL shops including Sugar House!
✨ Monday - Thursday 12pm to 4pm!
Buy 3 doughnuts, get a FREE drink. 🍩 🤝 ☕️
P.S. CAKE PICNIC GIVEAWAY 🎂🍊✨
We’re hosting an exclusive cake decorating party and want you to join. 5 spots are up for grabs, here’s how to enter:
🍩 Purchase the Golden Hour Grey
📸 Snap a picture
📲 Follow us and Tag &
🎂 Wait for the cake!
Winners will be notified by DM 5/14.
05/09/2026
Your weekend lineup just dropped: Golden Hour Grey 🤝 Citrus Spritz 🍊✨
Swing by select shops TODAY to pick up a mini bouquet from some of our favorite local florists, available from 10AM–2PM for purchase ⬇️
💐 Pasadena, Del Mar, Torrance, Santa Monica, Culver City & Sugar House
Every doughnut pack comes with a complimentary greeting card, perfect for a little extra love for Mom 🧡
05/06/2026
NEW FLAVOR: Citrus Spritz 🍹🍊✨
We took our fluffy brioche, layered it with fresh citrus and dripped it with just enough sweetness to feel like a sweet sip of vacay. Because Mom deserves that kind of escape 😉 Available 5/6–5/10 only.
PLUS—we’re teaming up with local florists to make Mother’s Day easy.
Join us 5/9 from 10AM–2PM at select shops for fresh bouquets:
💐 Del Mar — .online
💐 Pasadena — .floral
💐 Torrance —
💐 Santa Monica —
💐 Culver City —
💐 Sugar House —
Doughnuts + Flowers = Handled.
05/03/2026
We brought into the shop to help us make our Golden Hour Grey doughnut! 🍩🧡
✨ Spiced Orange Blossom Cake
✨ Steeped Earl Grey Orange Blossom Glaze
✨ Zesty Whip & Candied Orange
Now available at ALL shops!😉
05/01/2026
We partnered with to bring you Golden Hour Grey—a flavor inspired by Elisa’s cookbook. Bold, citrusy, and beautifully aromatic, with just a hint of spice. ✨🍊
Now available at ALL Sidecar locations.
Save the date:
📍 Sidecar Pasadena
📖 Exclusive book signing with
🗓️ May 17 | 12–2 PM
04/30/2026
Have your cake and share it too!😏 San Diego had an early tasting... Here’s what they had to say ✨
Coming soon to all Sidecar shops. 🎂🍊
04/27/2026
The review is in – if you love cheesecake this is for you! 😉🫐
It’s our fluffy brioche dipped in a blueberry glaze, finished with house-made lemon cheesecake whip, blueberry champagne compote, and cookie crumble!
04/25/2026
Tomorrow is your LAST CHANCE to snag our Lavender Honeybee! 🐝💜🍩
04/17/2026
That’s right, Lavender Honeybee just buzzed into ALL of the shops! 🍩💜
In partnership with , an outdoor collective that’s reimagining a more inclusive & equitable outdoors for everyone. Get a taste of our raised brioche dough dipped in a sweet & floral honey lavender glaze and finished with a sprinkle of bee pollen. 🐝
SAVE THE DATE:
We’re hosting an exclusive Lavender Honey Infusion Workshop with to celebrate!
📍 Sidecar Pasadena
🗓️ April 26 at 10am
04/12/2026
It’s our Birthday! 🥳 We couldn’t think of a better way than spending it with you.
🍩 FREE doughnut when you buy a 6-pack
💗 LAST CHANCE for our Birthday Matcha
See you at a shop! Because birthdays are better when shared 😉
04/11/2026
Thirteen years ago, Sidecar started with a simple dream: share fresh, small-batch doughnuts made right. 🍩🤌
What we found was something even sweeter.
The way a box brings people together.
Shared at the office, dropped off for a friend, picked up “just because.” 💛
So this birthday isn’t just about us. It’s about you! 🥳🎈✨
Tomorrow only: buy a 6-pack, get a FREE doughnut on us.
Take it somewhere. Share it with someone. (Or don’t—we get it 😉)
Don’t forget, one day left for Birthday Matcha! 👏
04/08/2026
Need to add a little whimsy to do your day?✨ Try our special Birthday Matcha only available until 4/12! 🥳💗
04/06/2026
HAPPY HOUR 🍩✨
Buy 3 doughnuts, get a FREE drink!⬇️
📍ALL California Shops
🗓️ Monday - Thursday 12 - 4pm
☕️ ANY Drink
You could say it’s a pretty sweet deal! 😉 Only available in-store.
04/04/2026
HELLO SAMOA 🤤
Our vegan coconut (gluten-free!) cake dipped in a coconut glaze, rolled in crunchy toasted coconut flakes, and finished with a loving drizzle of caramel and chocolate!🍫🥥
04/03/2026
Baker’s Best is HERE! What are you grabbing first? ✨⬇️
04/01/2026
Did we make you sweat?😉 We’re sticking to what we do best. Doughnuts done right.
NEW SEASONALS: Introducing Baker’s Best
🎂 Birthday Sugar Cookie
🥥 Vegan Samoa
🫐 Blueberry Cheesecake
🍰 Strawberry Mascarpone Malasada (Only Mondays)
🫂 Best Buddies Celebration
🎉 Birthday Matcha
We picked the best, bringing doughnut dreams to life. You enjoy the rest. 👨🍳
03/31/2026
After years of research & taste testing… we’re entering our savory era. Starting tomorrow, Sidecar will be going FULL SAVORY exclusively.
Because sometimes dessert.. should taste like dinner 🍤🥦🍗
03/29/2026
FINAL DAYS… we’ve got some new flavors coming your way very soon! 😉🍩
Address
270 E. 17th Street , Suite #18
Costa Mesa, CA
92627
To get to E. 17th Street in Costa Mesa, you can take the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) bus line that runs along that street. Alternatively, if you are driving, you can take the 55 Freeway and exit at Victoria Street or Newport Boulevard, both of which intersect with E. 17th Street. There is street parking available on E. 17th Street but it can be limited during peak hours. There are also several public parking lots nearby such as the one located at The Triangle shopping center just a few blocks away from the intersection of Newport Blvd and E. 17th Street.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
6:30am - 6pm |
| Tuesday |
6:30am - 6pm |
| Wednesday |
6:30am - 6pm |
| Thursday |
6:30am - 6pm |
| Friday |
6:30am - 9pm |
| Saturday |
6:30am - 9pm |
| Sunday |
6:30am - 6pm |
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What people say
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee is a must-visit coffee and donut shop located on E. 17th Street in Costa Mesa. The flagship location opened its doors in 2013 and has been a favorite among locals ever since. The ambiance of the shop is designed to make you feel right at home, with cozy seating arrangements and friendly staff.
One of the best things about Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee is their commitment to using fresh ingredients to create unique and flavorful donuts. They offer a wide variety of flavors, including vegan options like the Vegan Vanilla Chai, which is a chai spiced cake with a delectable vanilla chai glaze. This monthly flavor is perfect for those who are gluten-free or vegan.
Aside from their delicious donuts, Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee also offers refreshing drinks like the Orange Crush Spritz, which is made with freshly squeezed Blood, Cara Cara, and Navel Oranges served over ice. It's caffeine-free and popular with kids, making it an excellent choice for Father's Day celebrations.
Speaking of Father's Day, Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee has got you covered with their customizable boxes that come with a free cold brew when you purchase a 6 or 12 pack. Special collection stickers will also be available while supplies last.
In conclusion, if you're looking for a cozy spot to enjoy some delicious coffee and donuts in Costa Mesa, look no further than Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee on E. 17th Street. Their commitment to using fresh ingredients and creating unique flavors makes them stand out from other coffee shops in the area.
