Police Raid California 'Bikini Cafe', Arrest 17

Cafe cited for alcohol violations, building shut down by city

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Police in Garden Grove, California raided a local coffee shop marketed as a 'bikini cafe' after receiving complaints about the business. Authorities found employees serving customers while wearing bikinis or partially undressed, and also discovered the cafe was selling alcohol without a license. Seventeen people were arrested, including the cafe's owners, and the building was ordered closed until building violations could be addressed.

Why it matters

The raid on the 'bikini cafe' highlights ongoing tensions between businesses that promote scantily clad staff as part of their model and local authorities tasked with enforcing public decency and business licensing laws. Such establishments have faced scrutiny and complaints in communities across the country.

The details

During the raid, police found employees at DD Cafe serving customers while wearing bikinis or partially undressed. Authorities also discovered the business was selling alcohol without the proper licensing. In addition to the 17 arrests, including of the cafe's owners, city code enforcement officials 'red-tagged' the building, ordering it closed until unspecified building violations could be addressed.

  • The raid took place on Thursday, February 10, 2026.

The players

DD Cafe

A southern California coffee shop marketed as a 'bikini cafe'.

Garden Grove Police Department

The law enforcement agency that conducted the raid on DD Cafe.

Sgt. Nick Jensen

A spokesperson for the Garden Grove Police Department who provided details about the raid.

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What they’re saying

“This is not the first time Garden Grove police have targeted a bikini-themed coffee shop and suggested investigators suspect similar establishments may be operating elsewhere in the city.”

— Sgt. Nick Jensen (Orange County Register)

The takeaway

The raid on the 'bikini cafe' highlights the ongoing challenges cities face in balancing business interests, public decency laws, and community concerns over establishments that promote scantily clad staff as part of their business model.