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    4.0 (1.8k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Brittany T.

    Oh Breakfast Republic. When I had some family in SD, this used to be our favorite brunch spot. The pancake flights alone are enough to make me swoon. I love pancakes, but getting try three flavors? Heck yeah! This time, I opted for the vegan tres leches pancakes. Omg. Honestly, one of those things that I would have no idea were vegan unless they said so. Tres leches is a risky flavor to make vegan (I mean, so much milk), but these pancakes were buttery, creamy, and soaked with sweet cream. So good. I paired it with their cafe de Olla which was pretty solid. Great spot for a delicious and filling breakfast or brunch.

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    Erin Y.

    Love the breakfast sammie here. Service was also great too. Its a great casual breakfast spot to go with friends/family. That being said.. couple of improvements could be made. Wait time was inconsistent. After being quoted 20 minutes- it turned into 50 minutes without updates. Coffee is also not good here. It tastes watered down and the ube coffee was not great. It's not the worst but if you are a coffee person you will notice the difference. Their potatoes are also too well done for my taste.. too crunchy and fried imo.

    Dave L.

    On our last trip to Breakfast Republic, I ordered something different. I went with the chicken sausage omelet. Unfortunately, it was drier than a day in the Mojave Desert in summer. It tasted like they precooked the egg, then laid it on a plate and added the ingredients. There was something wrong with how it was cooked. Each item was there, but the flavors did not blend together. I was craving some fresh tomatoes, maybe some melted cheese, or some pico with salsa. Anything that would add flavor. It was bland. It was dry. The toast was not toasted, and I had to add the small amount of butter on the toast. Again, dry and bland. This was not a good omelet. There was no love at all for food or flavor.

    Linda T.

    I was a little scared about the blackberry jam in my Benedict, but it was surprisingly good. It was subtle and really good with the shrimp and crab cake. The Brussels sprouts were cooked perfectly and season well. I would recommend both. The Bloody Mary with jalapeño infused vodka was really good. Can't wait to come back and try other items.

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    Sandy N.

    Breakfast Republic was very busy when we arrived, which is usually a good sign, but the wait was only about 15 minutes and the staff kept things moving along. We ordered the American Breakfast and the Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage Omelette, and the portions were very generous. The Asiago chicken sausage was especially tasty and was one of the highlights of the meal as you can tell I dug into it before taking a pic. The omelette was flavorful with a nice balance of cheese, sausage, and jalapeño. My only minor criticism was the breakfast potatoes, which were a bit too crunchy and seemed slightly overcooked for my taste. Overall, the food was satisfying, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was lively. Despite the crowd, the short wait and generous portions made for a nice breakfast experience.

    Ivy D.

    Came in around 9:45am and it wasn't too busy but things definitely started picking up by the time our food came out. We ordered the bae mac, chilaquiles, and churro pancakes. The bae mac was really good, with perfectly cooked macaroni and bacon that didn't overpower the dish. The chilaquiles were crispy with a flavorful red sauce, and even the house potatoes were great, especially dipped in the leftover bae mac sauce. The churro pancakes were super fluffy and easily my favorite,, light, sweet, and not too heavy. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu. Our server Elizabeth was super welcoming and attentive and really made the experience even better.

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    Terrence Y.

    My daughter was craving vegan pancakes and she found this spot after searching online. It's a cool spot with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. It's light and bright with a great chicken motif. Although it was a busy Saturday, we were able to get sat in under 30 minutes. My daughter ordered the tres leches vegan pancakes, which we all loved. I ordered the traditional buttermilk pancakes and they were good, but not the best I've ever had. My wife ordered the chilaquiles and they were very good. Definitely worth another drive to Irvine.

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    Zakia J.

    My server/bartender was Sarah "Super Sarah". She was really nice and gave great food recommendations as well as local travel recommendations. The other bartender with her was also great but I did not get her name. The manager Dalton (I believe) was also personable and nice. I really enjoyed the food and my Chamango and Lychee mimosas. The restaurant was chill with a brunchy vibe. I will definitely come back and visit this amazing staff. Upon departure I did get a Mexican mocha iced coffee which was made with love and tasted delicious. Overall this place was a great experience, has a great food variety and a great staff. P.S. GIVE SARAH HER MERCH FOR BEING AWESOME Denle a Sarah su mercancía por ser increíble.

    Paloma O.

    We came in hoping it wasn't too long of a wait, we were quoted 40min and decided to wait. There's so many shops around and even Trader Joe's to checkout while you wait to be called! I wish I remembered the gentleman in the host stand because he was so kind! They called us like 25min after they quoted our time so it was definitely quicker than we expected. The ambience is so nice, it's such a busy but super cute place! The food was pretty good, decent eggs, the steak was ok, but for the prices I would be back again, and the service was pretty good keeping in mind how busy it was because it was prime breakfast time.

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    Katie T.

    I first tried Breakfast Republic years ago in SD and am so glad they since expanded to many more locations in OC and LA county. The food here is delicious and the service is impeccable; everyone is so sweet and is always checking up on you. Parking here is a little difficult as it's located right across from UCI and it's always packed when I go. I went with the rooster flight and mixed and matched both pancakes and French toast; soo delicious and a great choice if you like variety!

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    Sejin C.

    I debated whether to give this place three or four stars, but I finally decided on three. The reason is that when I first got here, people were waiting in line, so I assumed it was an amazing, must-visit spot. I guess my expectations were just too high, lol. I went with my three daughters, and after waiting outside for a bit, we were seated. We ordered our coffees, looked over the menu, and picked out what we wanted. The server was standing right behind us, but they just kept rolling forks and knives in napkins and completely ignored us. I tried to make eye contact several times, but they kept moving away, so I couldn't even flag them down. After waiting quite a while, the server finally came over and we ordered. I was a bit annoyed at this point, but then the server approached us with a big, friendly smile, so my mood softened up a bit, haha.We each ordered our food and waited, and the wait time for the dishes wasn't actually that long. Once the food came out and we tried it, well, how should I put it? It didn't really have that 'wow, this is amazing' factor. It just felt like your average American brunch. If it were right in front of my house, I might drop by once in a while, but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit again. There are just way too many delicious brunch spots out there these days...

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    Lauren W.

    Such a great breakfast here. We got the Shrimp and Ricotta Frittata and the veggie scramble. Both were fresh and delicious, cooked to perfection. As a keto pescatarian, you can also pay a small upcharge for their seasonal sautéed vegetables as a side instead of home fries and toast. Amazing service from Kim and other wait staff! Full bar with lots of cocktail and mocktail options. Strong, fresh, hot coffee too! The branding is also wicked cute and there's motivational quotes "Easter egged" throughout the restaurant. Clean, unisex bathrooms. Lots of parking in the free 2-hour spaces. 5/5 would recommend. Great for breakfast / brunch with small groups or medium sized groups. Indoor and outdoor seating with a dog-friendly patio.

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    G S.

    First time trying Breakfast Republic for brunch. The wait was long, but the atmosphere was nice. Service... could've been better. I ordered the cinnamon pancakes and orange juice. The OJ was actually excellent. The pancakes were good, but not the best I've had, especially for the price. Funny enough, the best cinnamon pancakes I've ever had were during a random road trip stop at an Applebee's somewhere on the drive to Bend (I think Oregon?) and somehow they were serving IHOP cinnamon pancakes. Don't ask me why, but they were ridiculously good. Back to Breakfast Republic -- good food, just not "worth the hype" good. What really got me though was the service and the payment screen. Tip options started at 18% and went up to 25%. Whatever happened to 15%? I was actually trying to leave less because our server NEVER checked back in, but somehow ended up hitting 18% and couldn't change it... so congratulations, card reader, you won. For what it's worth, my son and his Godfather liked their meals too, but both basically said the same thing: "It's good" -- not over-the-top. Probably won't be back, but maybe others will have a better experience.

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    Breakfast Republic was so good. The jam for the English muffin was so good. Alondra was so sweet and attentive!

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    Do you serve oatmeal?

    ate there yesterday..... ....no oatmeal but they do have shrimp and grits!

    Can you make reservations?

    Not that I know of. You need to be present to put your name on the list, but then you can walk away and they'll text you when your table is ready.

    Do you have bloody mary's?

    Yes, they have 4 different Bloody Mary options. If you want to see the options, you can look at the drinks menu on their website and bloody mary's has its own section on the left side which stands out in a light red color!

    Is this a family friendly restaurant? I don't see a kids menu and can't tell if you have high chairs?

    Hello, Although we don't have a kids menu. You can get any of the items on the menu on the side and… 

    Do you have bottomless mimosas?

    Unfortunately, we don't.

    Hi I have a tech brunch for 8? Can I make a reservation?

    Hello, unfortunately we're on a first come first serve basis and don't accept reservations

    Do you offer the Yelp waitlist sign up option?

    Hi there! We unfortunately do not offer the Yelp waitlist option as we ask everyone to place their name on the waitlist for a table in person. Our wait times can vary of course, however during the week (Monday-Friday) we generally do not see a wait… 

    Hi are you guys currently open of outdoor dining now? Also what is the typical wait time on the weekend?

    Hi Katie! We are currently open for outdoor dining, take-out, and delivery. A typical wait depends on the amount of people in your party but we generally see our peak times between 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM at about 45 minutes to over an hour. We take down… 

    Do you have outdoor seating right now?

    Hi! We are currently operating take-out only. There is no outdoor or indoor seating available.

    Do they have indoor seating?

    Hi Kailyn! Yes, we do!

    Do they take reservations?

    No. They only take Christopher Walk-ins.

    Do you have Vegan Coffee Creamer? Not milks, creamers?

    We carry almond and coconut milks for our guests who prefer non-dairy alternatives.

    Do they do phone order takeout?

    Not so sure if they have take out orders...

    How long typically is the wait on a Sunday around 10?

    Typically it’s about 45 minutes to an hour. We also do offer the bar and community table, in the patio, as first come first serve. We hope to have you come in soon.

    Is there gonna be an update with the correct phone number?

    Hi Katie, We've checked Yelp and Google, and they are both showing our correct phone number (949) 379-7177 Is there a different number you are seeing somewhere?… 

    When did they open?

    A little over two months.

    Are they pet friendly?

    Yes, we allow well behaved four-legged friends on our outside patio!

    How do we order takeout? The phone is still out of service.

    Thanks for letting us know!

    Phone number out of service? Cannot complete call, weird

    We’ll check on this in the morning, thank you for letting us know!

    Do you allow dogs in your outside seating area?

    Yes

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