The Garden Grove Police Department Special Investigations Unit (SIU) conducted an investigation into DD Cafe following complaints of illegal activity occurring inside the business.
Today, SIU Investigators, Gang Suppression Officers, along with patrol officers, served a search warrant at the location.
As a result, 17 arrests were made, and the business was red-tagged with the assistance of Garden Grove Code Enforcement.
Background and Context DD Cafe, located at 10552 McFadden Ave, Garden Grove, is a coffee shop that typically serves Vietnamese coffee and smoothies. While public reviews describe it as a “relaxed coffee shop” and a place to watch sports, some patrons have noted it is “not a family place” and reported issues with staff service and financial discrepancies.
Historically, Garden Grove has faced challenges with certain types of establishments, sometimes referred to as “lingerie cafes” or “slap houses,” which have been linked to illegal gambling and other criminal activities. In the past, the city has implemented rules to ban arcade games, darkly tinted windows, and other features that can facilitate such activity.
