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Tupelo Junction Cafe, Newport Beach, CA

Tupelo Junction Cafe

4.8
4.8
257 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
Equally adept at fueling Lido Village-bound shoppers is Tupelo Junction Cafe...the restaurant is true to the funky, Cannery Village side of the town's personality: Cocktails come in mason jars, the coffee mugs are country-style crockery, and the walls display fruit-crate labels as artwork. Everything is made from scratch daily serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
"The menu is packed with southern-influenced dishes like apple cinnamon beignets; a pulled-pork sloppy joe; or Amy's own favorite, a sprightly salad of lettuce, fried chicken, corn-bread croutons, and buttermilk dressing."

Excerpted from Bon Appétit, June 2002

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 09:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (949) 877-0280
  • Website
    https://www.tupelojunction.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Dinner at Tupelo Junction 12-8pm

    US$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    THANKSGIVING MENU Shared Cheddar Scallion Pinwheels Choice of Soup or Salad: Caramelized Red Pear, Candied Pecan & Goat Cheese Salad w/ Red Wine Vinaigrette -or- Maine Lobster, White Corn & Potato Chowder Choice of Entrée: Oven Roasted & Southern Fried Turkey w/ Cornbread Andouille Sausage Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Pan Gravy, Bacon Almond Green Beans & Homemade Cranberry Sauce -or- Pecan Crusted Rainbow Trout w/ Roasted Sweet Potato, Haricot Verts, Shallot Hash & White Wine Butter Sauce -or- Double-Cut Pork Chop w/ White Truffle Cheese Risotto Cake, Broccoli & Mushroom Bacon Cream Sauce Choice of Sweets: Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie w/ Butterfinger Crust Warm Jumbleberry Shortcake w/ Buttermilk Biscuit & Fresh Whipped Cream

Menu

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What 257 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Great for brunch

  • South Orange County

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tupelo Junction Cafe is a "charming hideaway" in Newport Beach, known for its "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "amazing fried chicken salad," "delicious brunch," and "friendly staff." The cafe offers a cozy, local atmosphere with "unique and delicious" Southern-inspired dishes, making it a beloved spot for both locals and visitors.

257 Reviews

  1. Karin

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service! We celebrated my daughters graduation and they did everything they could to make it special!

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  2. Joe

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent overall experience with great food & service

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  3. GaLEnW

    VIP

    New Mexico

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This out of the way gem has amazing food. The place appears to be an old home, near the water, but has stone floors and dingy paint inside, but their food is as good as anyone in OC.

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  4. Ryan

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic delicious restaurant. We will go again. If you want a good spot in Newport, try this out.

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  5. Brian

    VIP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy ourselves here at Tulilo Junction Cafe. The servers take great care of us. Trust me, we’re a group of fun people who go out to have a good time and enjoy great food, and that’s exactly what we get here! Jess was our server, and she was a delightful human! Keep up the great work, Amy. See you soon! Oh, and the ribs are insane! I’m so glad you brought them back!! 

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  6. Robert

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is in a side neighborhood on Balboa peninsula. The space is as any converted house, a bit small. Our waitress tonight was  Heidi. Now this is one smart manager to spot a person with her grace, intelligence, skill at customer service. My wife had the pulled pork sandwich and I had the double cut pork chop. Both were well above expectations. The price was a great value for the price. FYI, street parking is what is available for the restaurant. After 6 pm it is free.

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  7. David

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious food, fantastic service, and wonderful atmosphere.

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  8. Ken

    VIP

    Orange County

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always have a great time and food. I recommend the fried chicken

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the cute quaint vibe and delicious food. Soup and grilled cheese for the win today.

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  10. Daniel

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience dining at Tupelo Junction! The food is really good and the staff is the best!

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FAQs

Tupelo Junction Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 877-0280.

Tupelo Junction Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 257 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tupelo Junction Cafe

508 29th St, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3710

Additional information

  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 09:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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