Public lots
Old Towne has several free public lots within a short walk of the café. They’re your easiest bet, especially on weekends.
Where we are
We’re on S. Glassell Street — one of the main pedestrian corridors of Old Towne Orange. The Orange Circle is one block north. Chapman University’s main entrance is about a 5-minute walk south. Look for the terracotta awning.
136 S Glassell StWhen we’re open
| Monday – Sunday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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Hours may vary on holidays and during Chapman break periods. For the most current hours, call us at (714) 538-3764 or check our Instagram — @cafezocalo.
Getting here
Café Zocalo sits on S. Glassell, just off the south side of the Orange Circle, in the heart of Old Towne Orange. It’s a walkable neighborhood — here’s how to make the parking part painless.
Old Towne has several free public lots within a short walk of the café. They’re your easiest bet, especially on weekends.
There’s street parking right along Glassell and the surrounding blocks. It’s time-limited, and the limits change from block to block — so glance at the posted signs before you walk off.
It’s an easy walk from campus. Head toward the Orange Circle and you’ll find us just south of it on S. Glassell.
Weekend note: Weekend mornings are the liveliest, especially with the farmers market near the Orange Circle — leave yourself a few extra minutes to park.
What to expect when you arrive
Café Zocalo is a casual neighborhood café in the heart of Old Towne Orange, with seating indoors and out on the patio. Come in for a quick coffee and pastry on your way through, or settle in for a slow weekend brunch — no fuss, no dress code. Weekend mornings are the liveliest, so if you’re short on time, ordering ahead for pickup is the quickest way in and out.
A few things worth knowing:
Order ahead so it’s ready when you get here. Most pickup orders are done in 10–20 minutes.
Open daily · 8am–3pm