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Is Sidecar Donuts Still Open? Update (Costa Mesa, CA)

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As of September 2026, Sidecar Donuts is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: A Yelp business listing updated August 2026 shows Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee operating at 270 E 17th St with current posted hours, photos, and reviews.

  • Season / episode Season 9, Episode 10
  • Address 270 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  • Current name Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The episode "Decadent Donuts" featured Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee's made-to-order doughnuts, dipped in hot glaze after each order. The Costa Mesa shop on East 17th Street is Sidecar's flagship location, built inside a storefront designed with antique fixtures and vintage wallpaper. According to Yelp, a listing updated in August 2026 shows the East 17th Street shop operating with posted hours of 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Sidecar has since expanded to additional Southern California locations. The Costa Mesa flagship continues to operate under its original name at its original East 17th Street address, with no ownership changes reported.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 9, Episode 10
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Decadent Donuts
What was featured
doughnuts dipped in hot glaze made to order
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Sidecar Donuts

Frequently asked questions

Is Sidecar Donuts still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Sidecar Donuts is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Sidecar Donuts after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The episode "Decadent Donuts" featured Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee's made-to-order doughnuts, dipped in hot glaze after each order. As of September 2026, Sidecar Donuts is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Sidecar Donuts called now?

Now: Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee (formerly Sidecar Donuts). As of September 2026, Sidecar Donuts is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Sidecar Donuts located?

270 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Sidecar Donuts?

Season 9, Episode 10 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Decadent Donuts”.

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Address
270 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Venue type
bakery
Official website
sidecardoughnuts.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/sidecar-doughnuts-and-coffee-costa-mesa

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