Earlybird Breakfast Burritos Takes Flight With Its First Orange County Location
The cult-favorite breakfast brand debuts January 17 in Costa Mesa with its signature one-pound breakfast burritos, house-made beverage lineup, and a high-energy opening
COSTA MESA, Calif. December 18 - Earlybird Breakfast Burritos is opening its newest location at The LAB Anti-Mall on January 17, introducing its bold, flavor-forward breakfast burritos to Orange County. The expansion reflects both the brand’s momentum and a homecoming for founder Scott Slater, whose restaurant career was shaped in the region.
Founded in San Diego and built on a singular purpose to serve the best breakfast burritos in town, Earlybird has expanded steadily, growing a loyal following in both California and Idaho.
Grand Opening Highlights
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Address: 2930 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Grand Opening: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; full menu available until 2 p.m.
Regular operating hours begin Sunday, January 18 at 7:00 a.m.
Grand Opening Offering: Free breakfast burritos for the first 100 guests on Jan. 10
Free breakfast burritos for the first 25 guests on Jan. 18 and Jan. 19
Entertainment: Live DJ, special guest appearances, and interactive entertainment and surprises throughout the morning
Founded by Scott Slater, a serial restaurateur and the creator of Slater’s 50/50, the award-winning, nationally recognized gastropub franchise, Earlybird Breakfast Burritos brings the same spirit of innovation, creativity, and quality to breakfast.
“Orange County is where my restaurant career really took shape with Slater’s 50/50,” said Scott Slater, founder and owner of Earlybird Breakfast Burritos. “Opening Earlybird at The LAB feels like a homecoming. We’re bringing a concept that reflects what I genuinely want in the morning - big flavor, real ingredients, and a burrito that actually fills you up - back to a community that celebrates innovation and values quality.”
The Costa Mesa location will feature Earlybird’s full menu of breakfast burritos, bowls, and sandwiches, including fan favorites like the Bacon Bird, made with eggs, tater tots, bacon, salsa roja, and guacamole. Guests will also find Earlybird Bottled Buzz, the brand’s lineup of house-made morning beverages including Dirty Boba, Thai iced tea, matcha, horchata, and chocolate lattes inspired by champurrado.
Slater adds that expanding into Costa Mesa holds significance beyond geography.
“Earlybird has always been driven by flavor and heart,” he said. “Costa Mesa is a community that appreciates independence and creativity, and that makes it the right place for us. This opening lets us stay true to who we are while growing with intention.”
For the latest updates on opening details, events, and giveaways, join the email list at www.earlybirdbreakfastburritos.com and follow @earlybirdbreakfastburritos on Instagram.
About Earlybird Breakfast Burritos
Earlybird Breakfast Burritos is a fast-casual breakfast concept founded in San Diego, built around serving the best breakfast burritos in town. Known for bold flavors, quality ingredients, and an unfussy approach to mornings, Earlybird has grown from San Diego roots into markets across Idaho, with locations in Eagle and McCall, and is now bringing its energy to Costa Mesa. For more information, visit www.earlybirdbreakfastburritos.com or follow @earlybirdbreakfastburritos on Instagram.