Full Breakdown
DD Café: The Controversial Closure of a California Coffee Shop
2/10/2026, 10:30:02 PM
Allegations of Adult Entertainment Operations
DD Café, a coffee shop located in Garden Grove, California, has been shut down following an undercover investigation that revealed it was operating as a strip club. Authorities arrested 17 individuals, including the café's owners, after discovering that employees were providing lap dances and allowing customers to bring alcohol for a fee. The establishment, which is situated near La Quinta High School, was found to be in violation of multiple municipal codes, including those related to public nudity and the sale of alcohol without a permit.
Investigation and Arrests
The Garden Grove Police Department's Special Investigations Unit initiated an inquiry into DD Café after receiving complaints about illegal activities occurring within the premises. On February 5, 2026, police executed a search warrant, leading to the arrests and the café being red-tagged, which indicates serious safety or code violations. According to Sgt. Nick Jensen, the café was not authorized to sell alcohol, and the nature of the services provided by the staff constituted violations of local nudity laws.
Community Reactions and Concerns
Local residents expressed little surprise at the café's operations, describing it as an "open secret" in the area. Mytchell Mora, a former resident, noted that he had raised concerns about the café multiple times over the past year, contacting both the city and the nearby high school. He stated, “Everyone knows about it, and no one was doing anything about it.” The proximity of DD Café to the high school has raised alarm among community members, as adult entertainment businesses are prohibited within 1,000 feet of educational institutions under the Garden Grove Municipal Code.
Official Statements and Responses
The Garden Grove Police Department confirmed the arrests but did not disclose the specific charges against the individuals involved. The café's Yelp page, which previously advertised its offerings as "coffee & tea, juice bar and smoothies, adult entertainment," has since been updated to indicate that the business is permanently closed. Despite the closure, residents have called for increased enforcement against similar establishments in the area, with one local remarking, “If you go on this whole street, you can probably find 10 of them.”
Conflicting Reports and Gaps
While multiple sources confirm the café's operations as a strip club, details regarding the specific charges faced by the arrested individuals remain unclear. Reports indicate that most arrests were related to misdemeanors concerning public nudity laws, but further information about the legal proceedings has not been made available.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It’s not even a coffee shop, it’s a strip club,” — Mytchell Mora, Former Garden Grove Resident
- “the business was red-tagged with the assistance of Garden Grove Code Enforcement.” — Garden Grove Police Department
- “It’s a strip club with no rules and all types of things going on there. Everyone knows about it, and no one was doing anything about it.” — Mytchell Mora, Former Garden Grove Resident
The closure of DD Café highlights ongoing concerns regarding the regulation of adult entertainment businesses in proximity to schools and the enforcement of local laws in Garden Grove.
