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    Brea Lu

    3.2 (94 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    BREA LU ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Heart-like shape in the toast
    Caleb M.

    Personally I think some of the best breakfast meals you can have are some of the local hole in the wall/mom and pop shops. My wife and I love going to places like this while traveling and despite that had yet to go to Brea Lu even though it's less than 10 minutes away from us. When you walk through the door you step into a large open space with tables and booths all over the place along with a large bar with lots of stools. They do appear to have a little bit of space available for a few more tables but that may become too much. Also thankfully they have their own parking lot, street parking available if that's full though. Staff were friendly and we were sat right away and food and drinks took no time at all. Only real knock was no check in about how the food was or if we needed anything. So, while minimal complaint, service could have been a little better. Onto the part you'd care about most, the food. They have all the usual breakfast staples you'd expect from a spot like this plus daily specials if you want something a little different. I enjoyed their breakfast tacos while my wife enjoyed their homemade cornbeef hash. The tacos were delicious and overfilled to the point a lot fell out and had to be eaten by fork. My wife said their cornbeef hash is the best homemade version she has ever had. We both found the potatoes to be on the colder side and lacking seasoning/flavor. My wife also wished they had jams on the table for the toast. Prices were a little higher than some similar vibe restaurants but not totally absurd. So overall, we were pretty happy with our meals and will return. A solid local establishment that I think is worth checking out at least once.

    Crystal C.

    My son and I stopped in their newer location for an early morning breakfast at opening (7am). The private parking lot was easy and convenient, much preferred to the issues of coming on/off the rotary into their old location. Only one other table had beat us there so there was ample space in the restaurant. We were told to sit wherever we liked. The one waitress that was there seemed to be handling her tasks without any problems. My son noticed that there were many coloring pages hanging at the hostess station and asked for her to bring over supplies. She did with a smile. We ordered a kids pancake, which came out in the shape of Mickey and a florentine benedict. We've ordered these same dishes at many restaurants over the last few weeks, as we have a standing Sunday morning date, and I'd summarize the menu and food as pretty average. They were good dishes, but weren't standouts.

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    Danielle V.

    Stopped here for breakfast the other day at the new location and it was good. They have a lot of tables but only a few were full. It still took quite a while to get food even though there were only a few people there. I got a burrito and my boyfriend out the eggs Benedict and they were both really great but a bit overpriced. Almost 20 dollars for a burrito is a lot. Overall I do enjoy the food but wish it was faster and a little cheaper.

    Front desk and wide open floor space.
    Aaron E.

    Food was simple. Wasn't bad by any means but to be honest not anything that would draw me back. I had the All American Breakfast Sandwich (ham egg and cheese on an English muffin) that came with fried potatoes. I also had a coffee. The atmosphere was not to my liking; wide open space, very bright overhead shop/office style lights. Did not give the warm and cozy feel. This is just personal preference though. Service on the other hand was great. I was greeted and seated quickly. Server arrived quickly and was attentive throughout my visit. Also kind and polite. Wait time on food was minimal, it was out in a flash. Pricing was ok. However, as for the coffee pricing like all other restaurants these days they are trying to maximize profits on the drinks. I paid $2.99 which ended up being a single cup of coffee. In total $14.02 + tip.

    Heather C.

    Super disorganized. The service was horrible and some of the girls were very rude. Our silverware was dirty. The wait time before someone even acknowledged us after we were sat was ridiculous. Most definitely will not be back again. The food was gross. My daughter's pancake was burnt and the potatoes weren't even cooked all way and the food was cold! When the pancake was brought to the managers attention she said "Well our pancakes are big so they have to stay in the grill longer" and was argumentative about taking it off the bill. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY HERE!

    Western omelet, home fries and white toast.
    Crystal A.

    A gem of a place for a great hometown breakfast feel. The food was fresh, hot and delicious. The space is large and open so you for sure don't feel crowded. The menu for breakfast is sure to satisfy your appetite. Don't miss out, put this on your list.

    Stuffed French toast with strawberries

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    Popped in for breakfast. Food was very mediocre and priced high. Wouldn't recommend or returb

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    Loved their corn beef hash and giant blueberry pancakes.

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    I've been here twice and even though it isn't very fancy everything is super delicious.

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    Understaffed, food took 1.5 hours to come out. Waitress never checked in. Would not recommend.

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    2nd time I've been here. The food is very good! Prices are even better for the portion you get! Will be coming back more often!

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    Really good service, very accommodating. Food is always solid. Portions are big. All around a very good breakfast choice.

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    Brea Lu - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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