Service was good, our server kept our cafe de olla full and he was very friendly. Food also looked very good, however the reason for the 2 stars is that the gentleman that dropped off our food had extremely bad B.O. and that really put a bad taste in our mouth before we had a chance to eat our food. Felt so strongly about this i downloaded the app. Don't think we'll be going back. read more

Dropped by here after a morning bike ride in the area. Parking gets a little tricky during prime brunch time, but the restaurant is large enough to accommodate groups quickly. Host and server were very nice. We were told a true estimated seat time and, when we were seated, we checked up on a fair amount of times. We waited no more than 15 minutes upon arrival on a Sunday morning. I got the bacon Mac and my +1 got a scramble with potatoes and pancakes as a side. I got a latte and my +1 got a strawberry lemonade (refillable.) The food was delicious and hearty. I definitely would come for another visit if ever in the area for brekkie. read more

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I've been coming to this location for about 6 years now (since 2021), and the experience has stayed remarkably consistent over the years. What I Love: * Unique Flavors: The food tastes great and they have some really unique touches. I love that they serve raspberry jam with their toast--it's a nice change from the standard grape or strawberry. * Homemade Quality: It's really cool that they do their own house-made potatoes and even their own homemade ketchup. You can tell they put effort into the details. The Drawbacks: * Pricing & Fees: I'd give this 4.5 stars if I could, but I'm sticking with 4 because it's definitely on the pricey side. What really bugs me is seeing a mandatory tip/service charge for certain group sizes on the receipt. Between the expensive menu and the fact that they are constantly busy with plenty of business, it feels like price gouging. * Parking: The parking lot is very small, so be prepared for a bit of a struggle to find a spot, especially since they are always packed. Final Thoughts: The food and unique house-made items keep me coming back, but be prepared for a high bill and a tight parking situation. read more

Amazing service! We changed our mind on one of the pancakes and the server quickly went to let the cooks know so we were able to order what we wanted. Also very accommodating towards those wanting healthier options. We got the protein pancakes and the cinnamon roll pancakes. read more

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Every time we go to California we make it a point to go to a Breakfast Republic, the selection for breakfast is always great and the customer service is amazing! read more

Really good! I got an omelette and it was buttery in a good way. Good amount of vegetables inside, I didn't feel they skimped. Then it came with a choice of hash browns or house potatoes if I recall correctly I got the hash browns and wow they were the highlight of the dish - unexpectedly amazing!!! Suuuuper crispy and way too oily but I was ok with it because they were so delicious. I think maybe they had bacon and I got without bacon but I can't recall for sure. Prices were fair. Lots of people, there was a line to wait and get inside so we sat outside with no line. Would go back if I was ever in the area. I'm curious to try their sweet dishes next! read more

I love this place!! I moved to Texas and this is one place I have to go to anytime I visit! Our server was very kind and helpful and the decor inside is always so fun! I tried the cereal pancakes for the first time and they were sooo good! The American breakfast is always my go to. Hands down delicious all around. My only small suggestion is to bring back being able to substitute toast for pancakes for a charge! This was one of my favorite things about breakfast republic so I was bummed I couldn't do it this time! Luckily I convinced my friend to split the same kind I wanted to try, but she didn't get to try the bacon pancakes because of it. Such a small suggestion but this place is so good I'll be back no matter what! read more

Breakfast Republic - Milk & Cereal Pancakes and American - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I went to Breakfast Republic for a girls brunch. The service was great! Everyone was really sweet and helpful. I got the GF pancakes with chia seeds and blueberries on top. It was good and filling :) The inside is cool, clean, and has a lot of seating read more

This location has amazing and kind servers! We came in with a large party and we were seated immediately. We tried a bunch if pancakes and they were all amazing. I got the power bowl and i thought the cook on the steak was perfect! MY FAVORITE WAS THE OREO PANCAKE! read more

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If you wanna come here, go early because it gets crowded. And the parking sucks! However, the service was great. Our server was very nice and the place was nice for a small restaurant. The food was great but I thought the pancakes and French toast was alright. I would definitely go back for the bae Mac tho! read more

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We came here for late breakfast on a Thanksgiving day. As I was glad it was open today we went and we got sat right away. I think usually the parking is challenging (as there is a Trader Joe's next door). Our server was very accommodating and attentive. I ordered the Turkey mash with potatoes and egg whites. My wife and 4 year old Izzy loved the food as well. I would highly recommend coming here maybe before 9 am if you could on a Saturday or Sunday. We will come back. read more

I rarely leave reviews, but this experience was bad enough that people need to know what they're walking into. We waited 45 minutes just to get seated, and from the very start, the hostess had a completely unacceptable attitude--rude, dismissive, and honestly unprofessional. It set the tone for everything that followed. The service only got worse. I ordered a drink that came out extremely spicy--basically undrinkable--and asked for it to be fixed. Nothing happened. No follow-up, no correction, no urgency. Same situation at the table--requests were ignored and we were left sitting there wondering if anyone was actually paying attention. What's frustrating is that you can clearly see the servers are overwhelmed, so this isn't entirely on them. The real problem is management. The manager seemed completely checked out--walking around on his phone, not addressing issues, not supporting staff, and definitely not paying attention to customers. Zero leadership. Food didn't make up for any of it either. Between the long wait, poor service, and lack of accountability, the entire experience was just disappointing across the board. This place has potential if management actually stepped up and took control, but right now it feels disorganized, understaffed, and poorly run, management definitely needs to change or step up. Place looks like they really dont care, just look at their old aged limes, thats shows you the quality youll recieve at this place I won't be coming back. read more

Breakfast Republic - OLD DRY LIMES - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Everything was delicious! Cinammon roll pancakes were *chefs kiss*. My husband & I loved it!

Great menu and drinks. Hosts were great. Server was ok, not the most attentive or engaging but she was trying.

Though the place was full we were sat right away. The food was fresh and delicious. Loved their mocha latte chai. You've got to try it. Such a fun but relax ambience. Friendly service. Just great! read more

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The service and food here is great. I got the asparagus ricotta frittata and shared a pancake flight with some friends. I'm not a fan of pancakes, but the pancakes were fluffy and had interesting options. We ordered the churro, bacon, and upside down pineapple cake which were all delicious. My friend ordered the chilaquiles which was the best dish on the table. For the price, the portion sizes are massive, they give you a lot of food that there definitely will be some leftovers at the end of your meal read more

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We went right before the overland expo and we honestly did not have a great experience. The host was very rude to my friend when she tried to put our names on the waitlist. He asked if our whole party was there and she said they're parking at the moment, and he proceeded to lecture her saying we can't seat anyone if the whole party isn't there. My friend then asked if the table was ready and he said no. So all the fuss he made, and our table wasn't even ready. The food was mediocre - nothing special. Our food took a while, and our drinks were pretty watered down. Parking is very limited. I would probably not return especially with how the service was. read more

Everything is amazing ! I love coming Sunday afternoons for our late brunch's with the puppy there's outside seating where do I start? It's somewhere a mom can relax because the food is amazing everyone is happy ! My son orders the American with hot coco I love the vegan omelette with a latte that has hints of those warming tones of Christmas ! it's sooo delicious I have tried MANY of their locations from San Diego to LA I love this location the most & my favorite waitress from day 1 is ALE has remembered our entire table order! She is so amazing & friendly ! Vegan friendly Customer service Atmosphere Love It hope you do to! read more

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Pretty damn delicious! Staff is so nice and the location is perfect with the parking! read more

Breakfast Republic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The food was delicious. I had the lemon blueberry poppy seed cheesecake pancake OMG!!!!!! The service was outstanding. Coffee was phenomenal. Loved the decor. Can't wait to go again. read more

Hi, This morning we ate at Breakfast Republic in Costa Mesa. This is a "interesting" breakfast place, kind of quaint, with excellent service! Unfortunately the excellent part ends with the service. We ordered and shared the pineapple upside down pancakes and the brioche French toast. Photos of each attached. I have to begin with both orders we barely luke warm when they arrive at the table. Add to that, cold syrup, and both breakfasts were cold from the first bite! The least they could do would be to warm the syrup! We ordered the pineapple upside down pancakes because of the clever, appetizing, description on the menu. Basically it was three pancakes, a very small portion of crushed pineapple and some whipped butter. A huge disappointment! The French toast was even more uninspiring! Four half pieces of French toast on a plate and a very small container of syrup. Nothing else. No butter. Nothing! Every Denny's does better than this! Basically I am giving this restaurant 2 stars. Five stars for the service. 1 star for the food. Since I come to a restaurant to eat food, and I can't average at 2.5 stars, I rounded down. Very disappointing Breakfast Republic! Jim read more

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We had good food and very good drinks. The lavender champagne was really fun. The corn beef hash was good. Everybody at our table enjoyed the meal. read more

Our "waiter" seemed irritated that we were there. But we figured out later that he was a bus person who was helping the waiter. However, he still needs a lesson in customer service. He also needs to be taught not to handle trash cans and our food plates with the same gloves on. One coffee was served in a cup with a large crack going from top to bottom, AND bright pink lipstick. I don't wear lipstick. Neither does my son. Our food was delicious. So no complaints there. The real server stopped by once to check on us and was pleasant enough. He was serving a table of 15 and 3 other tables of 2 guests each so he was busy and I get that, so no complaints on his service. I do prefer the Irvine location for ambience and especially for parking, but I was closer to this one and was starving. I'll still eat here as I really enjoy the food and the selections. read more

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Dare I say the best vegan pancakes in Orange County? Yes. I order the toppings on the side to make the perfect bite - do not skip the pistachio brittle! The savory vegan options are stellar as well, though I'd skip the jam on the vegan frittata as it's a bit too sweet. The one thing I'd knock is the fact you have to pay extra for real maple syrup. If you don't ask, the standard syrup is of the corn/high fructose variety. I've only come by myself or with one other person, so the wait (if there is one) goes quickly, even on a weekend. This is a favorite spot after a long run! read more

Soooo yum yum... highly recommend Try any dish. You won't regret. Great food and great service to start a day! read more

Breakfast Republic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great food and great service! Only thing that ruined it was having to deal with a couple of Karen's in front of us who were harassing the host about having to wait during an obviously busy brunch rush. Turns out my intuition was correct and he was writing a Yelp review when in reality he was in the wrong for getting angry and raising his voice at the host. Me and my girlfriend overheard him saying he was going to leave a bad Yelp review, which he did, we see ya Jesse A, who left a review an hour ago! Anyways, Jesse A = Turbo Karen, but the food was great! Host was just a sweet girl who was doing her job read more

Always a fun time with great breakfast options. Almost always get the cinnamon roll pancake to share

tl,dr: ok place for American breakfast. Likes: + The Shrimp Frittata was delicious and interesting. You got your fried shrimp and omelette blanketed with bacon. + You got your vegetables and hash brown cubes and toast too for a well-rounded meal. Good blend of tastes and textures. + Ample seating. + Polite staff. + Inspiring interior decor. Neutral: - Speed of service was okay. Non-likes: - Dry and salty food. The tea comes in a small cup, so it ran out fast. I was athirst before finishing my meal, but thankfully I brought my own water. - Non-attentive staff. The waiter didn't check up on me and was mostly standing far away. - Only one restroom per gender. - And the restrooms don't have sinks. After using the toilet, you have to leave the restroom to wash your hands. That makes the doorknob disgusting. And I prefer some privacy when washing my hands after doing my business. - The tea was worth around $1. They overpriced it. - Weird unannounced 4% surcharge on top of my slightly overpriced subtotal. The morning ambience of this restaurant seems to be for two manager-type people to meet here to discuss business over breakfast. I was the only non-party-of-2 diner there. I had: $17 Shrimp Frittata + $3.25 Hot Tea + 4% surcharge + tax = $22.69 read more

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I ordered the traditional eggs benedict. waited about 45 minutes to get served after a 25 minute wait to be seated. Eggs were hard boiled. Potatoes were cold and dry. The food for the rest of my party came close to 10 minutes later. They offered to make me a new plate but I was not going to wait another 45 minutes. all I got to say is how to you eff up poached eggs. Whobleaves them in longe enough to hard boil. Never again. read more

The breakfast place of champions! Morning are for more than basic so come here for the ambiance and the egg-cellent food. Make sure to order the hot chocolate! Or a mimosa. Service is great and quick. Long lines are to be expected so call ahead to get a wait time. Try the burritos! read more

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I really wanted to like this breakfast spot, but my experience wasn't great. The ketchup on my table was sour and clearly old. The bottle was nearly empty and the taste was off as soon as I poured it on my potatoes. I let an employee know, and while he did take the bottle away, that was it. No offer to replace my potatoes, no discount. I even grabbed a full bottle from another table just to compare, and the difference was obvious. Besides that issue, the chicken omelet was actually really good, but the lack of care from the staff over something so simple made the whole visit disappointing. Might give it another try someday, but definitely not a great experience this time. read more

Sooo we normally go to the BR in either San Diego or Irvine. And we normally LOVE the shrimp n grits. This time not so much. It just wasn't as good as the other locations and the pancakes were kinda cold. Also the maple bacon was limp but that could be our fault because side we didn't ask for crispy. But the service was top notch. Our server Jakhori was amazing!! Personable,attentive, and on point. Thank you for being so wonderful with answering questions and offering suggestions and great service. Because of him I'm giving 4 stars. Otherwise I'd give a two star rating. read more

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Our server Jack, was great had great suggestions on several of the items we asked about. Service was wonderful, atmosphere was adorable. When we're in NEWPORT BEACH will definitely head to the Breakfast Republic in COSTA MESA read more

I don't even know where to begin, but people need to be aware of what I experienced here. From the moment I walked in, the service was off. The host was rude and dismissive, and to make things worse, I was taken off the waitlist without ever being seated. That alone should have been my sign to leave, but unfortunately it only got worse. I ordered a Bloody Mary that was so excessively spicy it literally made my stomach burn--completely unbalanced and unpleasant. Then my food came out wrong with bacon on my breakfast burger, even though I clearly stated I don't eat bacon due to religious reasons. I asked for it to be remade, and it STILL came out wrong the second time. By the third attempt, I just asked them to pack it to-go because I had already wasted so much time. Here's where it becomes completely unacceptable. When I got home and was finishing my food, I found a hair in it that looked like a pubic hair. I was absolutely disgusted. I immediately went back to the restaurant to show them, and the manager's only response was a weak "I'm so sorry." No real accountability, no urgency, nothing. This is not just bad service--this is a serious health concern. After that, I went home and brushed my teeth and rinsed my mouth out because I felt physically sick. Between the disrespectful staff, repeated order mistakes, and what appears to be a major hygiene violation, this was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Completely unacceptable. Something like this should never happen, and it raises real questions about their cleanliness and food safety standards. read more

Breakfast Republic - Zoom in to see what looks like a pubic hair that I feel was intentional - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Went here for breakfast with a group of friends early on a Saturday as we heard there are long wait times. Parking area is good, we were immediately greeted and seated even without out our full party. When seated we were told our server would be Alex! She was very attentive. Here's the order - 2 Eggs Benedict w/crab cake and crawfish & an order of the chiliquiles Both were Good! Vibes here are great lots of Cute deco & spots to take a cute selfie! Definitely hipster vibes. We'll be back to try some other options. I am a connosuir of Eggs Benedict and try them at every breakfast spot. This version was good and I'd be happy if I had it again but it wasn't anything super special. Next time I will order one of the Pancake flights or french toast options. This place was busy but service was GREAT! Prices were fair and refills on drinks were flowing. Great job Alex appreciate the great service. They also have pretty cute merch you can buy read more

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Came here to meet up with a friend on a Saturday morning. It was very busy which we both saw as a good sign of good food. Unfortunately that wasn't the case that day. It must not be the norm as people seemed to be packing in this place. I had a dirty chai and the protein lover scramble. The dirty chai was good overall- lots of cinnamon, it's good that I like cinnamon because there was a good layer of it. Sadly it was mildly warm. My neighbors potatoes looked so good - I thought they looked crispy and seasoned so I was super excited. They were cold, not crispy and not seasoned. The whole plate was pretty cold unfortunately. My friend who is a vegetarian was excited about the vegan and vegetarian options. But her plate was super cold too. Neither of us finished even half of our food. She did love the cafe olla! read more

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Ah, Breakfast Republic, how much I love thee! We were first introduced to BR down in San Diego. Since that introduction four years ago, we have stopped at one during every trip we make to So-Cal. The atmosphere here is fun (Walkens Only), (go to the bathroom and pay attention to the stereo). We always have friendly staff, but sometimes they are just so busy that you have to stop someone to get drink refills. As a heavy drinker (of iced tea and coffee), this takes a star away for me. But the food is great! I haven't had any food here that I didn't like. Mexican Mochas are delicious! The only thing that I don't like here (please don't cancel me) is the house ketchup. I'm not a fan. Other than that, I have no complaints! read more

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First time customer. Had the jambalaya was super good. Server Alexis and expeditor manny were awesome. 10/10 would recommend.

Place is not 4+ stars. Should be 3-3.5. A lot of their dishes are hit and miss. Steak and eggs was a miss. Who puts kale on top of the steak??? Ordered my pancakes with banana foster that was pretty weak. Expected some flavor from the foster sauce but don't think it was cooked long enough. The seasonal French toast was pretty good. The other pancakes ordered were pretty dry. Had hoped this place would outdo other favorites like Broken Yolk, Snooze... but not close. read more

MMMMM... once in a while, the genre of Cajun always hits the spot in ways you don't appreciate often. There is a little spot in the soul that needs to be filled with something different; something that is not part of a routine. this is exactly what breakfast republic offers. The yummy... 5/5 the family and I had a great time indulging and leaving not a single crumb. ____________ The quality... 5/5 texture, and taste, didn't have to high-five the toilet with my cheeks. ____________ The quantity... 5/5 an adequate amount of food. No stingy bees here. ____________ The specialty... 5/5 CAJUN!!!! I had the shrimp and grits, and it definitely gave me the grit to survive another day. ____________ The affordability... 5/5 compared to a lot of other breakfast joints. I have to say this is the on the cheaper side of the wagon. inflation in CA seriously is making everyday gloomier and gloomier. ____________ The service... 5/5 Mr. Jack. thank you good sir for providing smiles and phenomenal service to the fam and I. I am glad it is I who popped your cherry for a LONG OVER DUE yelp review. give this man a RAISE! ____________ The ambiance... 5/5 a bright and warm atmosphere! _____________ The cleanliness... 5/5 no grime or grease in places it should not be! great place, great experience! read more

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