Cafe Concepts, Inc.

Cafe Concepts, Inc. Café Concepts, Inc. is a Kitchen Design and Equipment Company in Southern CA.We specialize in designing restaurants and procuring equipment across the USA.

Café Concepts, Inc., is a Restaurant Design Equipment Dealer based out of Orange County, California. CCI has been in business since 2001. Our clients include National Franchise Restaurant Chains, Chef Owned Establishments, Hotels and Casinos. Café Concepts works with clients throughout the US and Internationally.

After 20+ years of designing and building commercial kitchens, we’ve noticed the same issues show up again and again:• T...
06/10/2026

After 20+ years of designing and building commercial kitchens, we’ve noticed the same issues show up again and again:

• The kitchen is treated as an afterthought.
• Equipment is selected before the menu is finalized.
• The design never moves beyond the floor plan.

The result? Inefficient workflows, costly revisions, and operational headaches that could have been avoided long before construction begins.

Great kitchen design starts with the menu, flows through the operation, and is validated in elevation—not just on paper.

The best projects aren’t the ones that look good on opening day. They’re the ones that still work efficiently years later.

06/05/2026

Watch us install and level this shelf in under a minute. 🔧

Blue Ribbon Sushi is underway, and every detail counts. From equipment installation to the finishing touches, we’re helping bring this space to life one perfectly leveled shelf at a time.

06/03/2026

From concept to completion. 🍸✨

We’re proud to have partnered on the new STK Phoenix, providing and installing the equipment that powers both the bar and back-of-house operations.

Working alongside the incredible team at Empire Construction, this project came together through collaboration, attention to detail, and a shared commitment to excellence. From the bar equipment that keeps cocktails flowing to the kitchen equipment that supports every service, our team helped bring this premier dining destination to life.

Great restaurants aren’t built by one team alone, it takes talented partners working together behind the scenes to create an unforgettable guest experience.

Thank you to Empire Construction and the entire STK Phoenix team for trusting us to be part of this project. We’re honored to help bring spaces like this to life.

Meet the Lincoln Impinger and watch it work. 🔥These loaded BBQ pulled pork nachos were cooked in just 2 minutes and 40 s...
06/02/2026

Meet the Lincoln Impinger and watch it work. 🔥

These loaded BBQ pulled pork nachos were cooked in just 2 minutes and 40 seconds at 500°F, proving why the Lincoln Impinger is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment in any kitchen.

Why we love it:
✅ Consistent results every single time. No hot spots, no guesswork
✅ High-volume output that keeps up with the rush
✅ Set it and forget it. Dial in your speed and temperature, let the belt do the rest
✅ Endless menu possibilities, from appetizers to entrées

Whether you’re firing off nachos for happy hour or keeping up with a packed dinner service, conveyor cooking delivers the speed, consistency, and quality your team and your guests will notice. 🙌

Curious how a Lincoln Impinger could level up your operation? Let’s talk.

The burger is the hardest “easy” item on a menu 🍔It looks simple. It isn’t.A great burger program demands a kitchen desi...
05/29/2026

The burger is the hardest “easy” item on a menu 🍔
It looks simple. It isn’t.

A great burger program demands a kitchen designed for sustained volume not the spec-sheet version, the real one.
→ A flat top sized for actual peak (not the manufacturer’s recommendation)
→ Refrigeration within arm’s reach of the line
→ A build station that doesn’t bottleneck plating
→ Bun storage and toasting that keeps pace
→ Ventilation rated for sustained char and grease

The customer sees a burger. We see a workflow that took weeks to engineer.
To every burger concept running heavy today, we hope the line moves clean and the grill never quits 👨‍🍳

Happy National Hamburger Day from Café Concepts.

When we design and build a kitchen, the equipment is only part of the conversation. How an operator pays for it matters ...
05/28/2026

When we design and build a kitchen, the equipment is only part of the conversation. How an operator pays for it matters just as much.
That’s why we partner with for financing.
They’ve worked inside dealers, manufacturers, and buying groups so when our clients sit down with them, they’re talking to people who actually understand commercial kitchens, not just spreadsheets.

One of the biggest misconceptions we hear is that financing equipment means an operator is short on cash. The opposite is usually true. Some of the strongest operators we work with finance intentionally:
→ Preserve working capital
→ Keep cash available for labor and inventory
→ Match payments to revenue generation
→ Build commercial business credit
→ Leave room for expansion opportunities
Smart financing isn’t about surviving. It’s about scaling correctly.

Pair it with right-sized design equipment specced for your menu and your volume and you’ve got an operation built to last.

Planning a new location, remodel, or equipment upgrade? Let’s talk. We’ll design it right and connect you with the right financing partner to back it up.

05/26/2026

Proud to share our latest project: the new Phoenix!

Every piece on the line was specced for STK’s menu, volume, and pace. Right-sized. Workflow-driven. Built to perform on opening night and every night after.

05/22/2026

A week full of learning, hands-on demos, and seeing the latest innovations in foodservice equipment firsthand 👏

From in-office rep trainings to test kitchens, we spent the week sharpening our knowledge so we can continue bringing the best solutions to our clients. Huge thank you to all of our manufacturing partners and reps for the time, education, and hospitality.

📍 In-office rep training with Premier
📍 Training at The Fischer Group featuring Electrolux, Ovention & American Range
📍 In-office training with Preferred Foodservice Specialists
📍 Pro Reps West test kitchen featuring Lincoln, Merrychef & Convotherm
📍 MarkeTeam West test kitchen training featuring Sammic, Jackson, Cookshack, Glastender & Structural Concepts

Always learning. Always evolving. ⚡️

Equipment Spotlight: Cross Temp® Chef Base by Beverage-Air 🔄One piece of equipment, two functions. Refrigerator today, f...
05/21/2026

Equipment Spotlight: Cross Temp® Chef Base by Beverage-Air 🔄

One piece of equipment, two functions. Refrigerator today, freezer tomorrow whatever your menu needs, in under an hour.
Here’s why we spec this for operators who need flexibility 👇
→ Switches between -15°F and 40°F as your menu changes
→ Converts in under an hour for LTOs, seasonal menus, or ice-cream storage
→ Built to perform in high ambient (read: hot) kitchens
→ Heavy-duty drawers with a lifetime warranty on parts

The kind of equipment that earns its place on the line 👨‍🍳
Spec’d, sourced, and supported by Café Concepts.

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18667539573

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