Uncle Fluffy Brings Viral Japanese Cheesecake to Costa Mesa’s Triangle Square

Family-owned dessert café Uncle Fluffy is opening its second Orange County location at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa on Saturday, May 23 at 11 a.m. Known for its airy and jiggly Japanese-style cheesecake, the popular dessert shop has built a following for its freshly baked sweet treats and specialty drinks. Uncle Fluffy also has an Orange County location in Huntington Beach.

To celebrate the grand opening, Uncle Fluffy will offer samples of its signature cheesecakes, tarts, lemonade and blended coffee drinks from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The café’s fluffy cheesecake will be available in original, mocha, pistachio and lemon flavors. The original cheesecake comes in three sizes starting at $10.99, while specialty flavors are offered in the smallest size only.

Guests will also find a variety of freshly baked tarts including cheese, chocolate, matcha, mango and pistachio, along with macarons and mochi. Everything is baked fresh on-site daily.

In addition to desserts, the menu features hot and iced espresso drinks, matcha, blended coffees, fruit smoothies and other non-coffee beverages.

Uncle Fluffy is located at 1870 Harbor Blvd. at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa, facing Newport Boulevard. The shop will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call (949) 220-7579.

Uncle Fluffy is also located at 120 5th Street Suite C120 Huntington Beach.

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Looking for a reason to trade the couch for the coast this June? The Newport Beach TV Fest returns June 4-7 at the historic Lido Theater with four days of conversations, live podcasts, award presentations, and appearances from some of television’s biggest names.

Open to the public, the festival is expected to draw one of the largest gatherings of Guild and Television Academy voters outside Los Angeles and New York, giving Orange County audiences a rare chance to see stars up close in an intimate setting.

Highlights include Mindy Kaling and Seth MacFarlane appearing for live Awards Chatter podcasts, Andy Cohen receiving Variety’s Creative Impact in Television Award, and ensemble panels featuring casts from “Landman” and “Shrinking.” Sebastian Maniscalco will also be honored with the Comedy Special of the Year Award for his Hulu special “It Ain’t Right.”

Beyond the festival, Newport Beach offers the perfect backdrop for a weekend escape with waterfront dining, coastal resorts, aquatic adventures, and 10 miles of beaches.

Tickets and the full schedule are at nbtvfest.com.