Coffee, breakfast, and wandering with no agenda (the Old Towne specialty)
Breakfast, brunch & lunch worth planning your day around
Old Towne Orange doesn’t believe in rushed mornings. This is a sit, sip, linger, order one more thing kind of neighborhood—and the food scene absolutely encourages it.
Locals swear by The Filling Station Cafe for classic comfort breakfasts with hometown charm, and Kimmy’s Coffee Shop for no-frills diner favorites served with friendly, familiar energy.
If brunch is your sweet spot, you’re spoiled for choice. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery brings bright, playful brunch vibes that feel like a weekend celebration any day of the week. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations leans bold and indulgent—with dishes and cocktails that quietly say, yes, it’s absolutely acceptable to start the day this way.
And then there’s Haven Gastropub—not just a dinner destination, but a hot lunch spot that locals genuinely love. Haven’s daytime menu spans an unusually wide range of flavors, making it one of those rare places where everyone at the table finds something they’re excited about. It’s elevated without being intimidating, satisfying without being heavy, and perfectly suited for long lunches that stretch into the afternoon.
For something more casual with built-in fun, 1886 Brewing Company is a neighborhood favorite. It’s a relaxed lunch and brunch stop by day, and by night it shines with lively trivia nights that turn an ordinary evening into a full-on local hangout.
Where food meets community
Old Towne Orange isn’t just about eating well—it’s about showing up.
Chapman Crafted Beer plays a big role in that. Beyond great craft beer, it regularly hosts community events, charity fundraisers, pop-ups, and local collaborations. It’s the kind of place where you grab a drink and end up supporting a cause—or running into half the neighborhood while you’re at it.
Between trivia nights, charity events, brunch meetups, and Plaza happenings, Old Towne makes it incredibly easy to feel connected. You don’t have to try hard here. The neighborhood does the work for you.
Shopping that feels like a treasure hunt (and the perfect way to end the day)
Old Towne Orange is a dream for people who love finding things rather than ordering them.
This is where you wander into record shops and end up deep in a vinyl conversation with a stranger who suddenly feels like a friend. Where vintage clothing stores are packed with one-of-a-kind pieces that make you rethink your entire closet. Where small, locally owned boutiques somehow always have the perfect gift you didn’t know you needed—until you see it.
It’s less mall, more main-character montage. No big-box sameness. Just discovery, personality, and a little bit of magic tucked into every doorway.
And then there’s Tiddlywinks Toys & Games—the legendary toy store that has delighted generations of kids and hit adults squarely in the nostalgia. Bright, joyful, and impossible to rush through, it’s one of those places that instantly reminds you why Old Towne feels so special in the first place.
Why people don’t just visit… they linger
Old Towne Orange has mastered the art of the unplanned afternoon.
You come for coffee.
You stay for brunch.
You wander into a shop “just to look.”
Suddenly it’s dinner time, you’re debating where to eat again, and no one’s in a hurry to leave.
That’s the real magic of the Plaza. It’s not about checking boxes or chasing trends. It’s about slowing down, connecting, and enjoying a neighborhood that still knows how to be a neighborhood—where errands turn into experiences and days unfold naturally.
Whether you’re visiting for an afternoon or imagining life within walking distance of it all, Old Towne Orange doesn’t just welcome you.
It pulls up a chair and says, stay awhile.
