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Café & Bar · Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana deserves a place that tastes like home

Artisan coffee, crafted cocktails, and a space that feels like yours. Right on Civic Center Drive — where the neighborhood gathers.

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Espresso ✦ Craft Cocktails ✦ Local Roast ✦ Live Music ✦ Weekend Brunch ✦ Outdoor Seating ✦ Espresso ✦ Craft Cocktails ✦ Local Roast ✦ Live Music ✦ Weekend Brunch ✦ Outdoor Seating ✦
Warm interior of Dulceria café with exposed brick and pendant lighting

Our Story

Born on Civic Center Drive

Dulceria started with a simple conviction: Santa Ana should have a place where the coffee is as intentional as the conversation, and where the evening menu is just as thoughtfully crafted as the morning pour-over.

Located in the heart of the Civic Center district, we've built a space that honors the rhythm of this city — energetic by day, relaxed by night. Whether you're grabbing a quick espresso between meetings or settling in with a cocktail and a book, this is your corner of Santa Ana.

2019
Est. Year
12+
Coffee Origins
30+
Cocktail Creations

The Experience

More than a café.
More than a bar.

Two worlds, one space — designed for every hour of your day.

Specialty Coffee

Single-origin espressos, pour-overs, and seasonal signatures — roasted locally and pulled with precision every morning.

Craft Cocktails

When the sun sets, the menu shifts. Handcrafted cocktails with house-made shrubs, bitters, and spirits chosen for depth and balance.

Community Space

Local art on the walls, rotating features from Santa Ana makers. A venue for open mics, tasting nights, and the kind of gatherings that stick with you.

What People Say

Loved by the neighborhood

"My go-to spot for morning coffee and the occasional Friday night cocktail. The vibe is unmatched — feels like the heart of Santa Ana right here."

Maria G.

Santa Ana regular

"The espresso is genuinely some of the best I've had in Orange County. And the cocktail program? Seriously impressive for a neighborhood spot."

James T.

Coffee enthusiast

"We hosted our book club here and the staff was so welcoming. Great music, great drinks, and the space just feels alive. Can't recommend it enough."

Sophia R.

Local resident

Visit Us

Come find your table

We're right in the Civic Center — easy to find, impossible to forget. Stop by for coffee, stay for the evening.

Get Directions

Address

1236 Civic Center Dr W
Santa Ana, CA 92703

Phone

(714) 838-2621

Email

svchao@yahoo.com

Hours

Mon–Thu 7am–9pm
Fri–Sat 7am–11pm
Sun 8am–7pm

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