Fermentation Farm - Costa Mesa

Unique storefront with fresh kombucha, SCOBIs for the DIYers, as well as sourdough starters and much more. Nice menu of fresh sit-down food. Try the chili!

Service was great. Only thing I'd say is that the portion size for what you pay for in my opinion is very small. Nothing was a stand out. I'd skip this place.

Delicious food that you can genuinely savor! The flavors were spot on! The vegan chili was packed with taste, and the lentil soup was hearty and satisfying. The best tuna melt I’ve ever had! It was grilled to perfection, with chunky, high-quality tuna. The cheese was just right—not too little and not too much! My only suggestion would be that both the soup and chili could have been served warmer, and the lentil soup could have had a bit more lentils. But that's it! Everything else was amazing!

I absolutely love this place! I've been a regular for over a year now and will happily drive 30 minutes just to eat here. I seldom dine out or buy prepared foods because most options are filled with unhealthy ingredients and cooked in inflammatory oils. Fermentation Farm is one of the few places where I feel confident that the food is nutritious, made with high-quality ingredients. If you're into the Weston A. Price, Ray Peat, or Paleo philosophies, you'll definitely appreciate this spot! Regardless, I believe you'll enjoy it, and there are plenty of excellent resources, including classes and books, to help you learn more. The staff is incredibly friendly and genuinely passionate about health. My visits here have been instrumental in my transition from being a vegan for four years, as I gradually reintroduced high-quality animal foods while supporting my gut health—it truly changed my life for the better! If you still prefer plant-based options, there's a wide variety available as well. Everything tastes amazing, and there are so many unique products to discover. We always stock our fridge with fermented foods, condiments, raw dairy, and broths from here.

The food and drinks were all enjoyable, but they felt a bit expensive for the portion sizes.