Momoku No Usagi

San Clemente has a secret worth climbing the stairs for. Momoku No Usagi is an intimate, Japanese-inspired hideaway where sushi meets seriously ambitious cocktails. The bar builds drinks around different spirits with a special focus on whiskey, crafting its own tinctures, bitters, syrups, and cordials while using a house-made carbonation system to push flavors even further. Pair that with sushi and a 21+ setting tucked upstairs on North El Camino Real, and you’ve got one of San Clemente’s more unexpected after-dark experiences.
WTF Take: Sushi upstairs. Whiskey in the glass. House-made bitters behind the bar. Momoku No Usagi is exactly the kind of place you hope someone tells you about before everyone else finds it.

What really defines Febe is its warm, easygoing rhythm. Locals stop in for their morning pick‑me‑up, students spread out with laptops, and regulars know exactly which drink hits the spot. The staff keeps things friendly and grounded, giving the café that welcoming, neighborhood feel without losing its modern edge. It’s a place where good coffee, good calm, and Irvine’s everyday flow come together, creating a space that feels both elevated and familiar