Gloria did really good service. Good quality, easily 5 start. Atmosphere was great, Loving being outside and have a good server.

Gloria is the best. Her service was amazing! Very kinda and I loved the atmosphere. Definitely will be coming back

Elizabeth R is the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time). Service was fast. Food was hot. Vibes were chill. We ordered the protein lovers omelette and strawberry cheesecake pancakes. The potatoes were S-tier. read more

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. read more

Breakfast Republic - American breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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Love the food, extremely inaccurate wait times. From hostess to hostess, please give accurate times , 25-30 min wait is very different from an hour 15 . EVEN told us "you might get seated earlier" And an hour wait time is very different from 2.5 hours. Especially dining with my disabled grandma and a baby in a stroller, we want to know how long we're actually going to wait around. I understand the wait times can change but either update us as we're standing in front of you or change tables around to accommodate someone who's handicapped . Every 15 minutes they keep saying it's another 15 minute wait . People after us getting seating before us, open tables. I worked in many restaurants before I know how it works, I just don't understand how you're not seating the same party size in order and giving people false hope by saying it's a 30 minute wait you might get seated earlier. Checked in 11:50 Sat by 1:04 Put in order 1:09 1:51 still no food Crazy lol I keep having to edit in real time Food came 1:57 no utenstils Had to get up to take a phone call and they started clearing the table asap LMAO So they brought us new water because they already cleared out water and it spilled everywhere , despite 3 servers seeing water all over the table passing by us only the bussers helped up. The best workers here , I appreciate them more than our server or host. read more

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. read more

Breakfast Republic - cinnamon pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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. read more

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Best breakfast around. The staff is so nice and attentive. Their dishes are so creative and healthy. I love their breakfast burritos. The truth is that they are so large, I can only eat 1/2 of it. The other half is a great second meal. This is my favorite place for breakfast. read more

Breakfast Republic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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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. read more

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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. read more

Breakfast Republic - Mexican Mocha LG - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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. read more

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This is an update on my dish, chilaquiles. The eggs were cooked well, sunny side up. The chips were perfectly crispy, the way I like them. Service was great! read more

Breakfast Republic - Chilaquiles and side of Jurassic bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

The restaurant was so fun, yellow, and lively! Even though it seemed busy we were still seated right away with little wait! Our server was attentive and friendly! The food was all so yummy and lots of vegan and gluten free options! Always a great stop when we're in the OC! read more

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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! read more

Breakfast Republic - Side of Mixed Veggies - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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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. read more

Breakfast Republic - Shrimp Frittata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

At Breakfast Republic you'll find a large menu, indoor & outdoor seating and plenty of parking spaces. It gets busy on the weekends, so go early. I've had good, and 'not so fresh' meals there, so it's hit or miss. read more

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Breakfast 5/23: ordered the Chilaquiles. The plate was exactly as in pictures on yelp already, the eggs were over-easy and nicely cooked. However, the plate was premade with beand and rice. I think they cook the eggs, then top the chips with the sauce and put the egss on and send it out. Unfortunately, the beans and rice were just barely warm. My wife had eggs benedict and the hollandaise was mayo based. It had a weird sour taste. My daughter had the yogurt bowl which was tasty and had some very fresh fruit - extra large blackberries. Ambience was great - you might see your UCI O-Chem professor dining with their family. Staff was extremely nice and service was good. We arrived just before 9:30 and by the time we were done eating, the room was full. I think they were pre-making dishes in anticipation of the busy brunch hour. Overall a 2-star review: if your holding temps are too low, you can easily make someone sick. The hollandaise tasted suspect as well. Potatoes were also very dry on the eggs benedict. read more

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You're really going to like this place. The line out the door might tip you off to the fact that it's a local favorite. We were given a 15 minute wait but it only took about 5. The menu is nice. It's got the breakfast classics as well as sandwiches for old Joe. I prefer a sando. The prices are on the higher side but the food is delicious. The wait staff is fun and interactive. The ambiance is playful and a little boozey. They have a pretty cool bar set up over here. Another cool thing here is the merch. You can get a cool T, a hat, salt n pepper shakers, mugs, even sunglasses. It's a good time here at Breakfast Republic. read more

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My fiancé and I are celebrating our new engagement with family.. the restaurant was packed and the wait was long.... But the host convinced us to sit at the bar where we met Sarah... and let me just say, an absolute MUST MEET. Funny, charming, and the best espresso martini we have ever had. Truly, start sitting at the bar! We enjoyed Shane as well. Funny guy! read more

Breakfast Republic - California Breakfast Burrito with mimosas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Located in the UTC complex, breakfast republic is a perfect place for students who want to do brunch without a car (aka me). I love that they have a lot of vegan and vegetarian options, which gave me plenty to choose from. I got a harvest omelette, and it comes with choice of bread, butter, jam, omelette, and LOTS of potatoes. Overall, I enjoyed the warm food and service was pretty quick (I did go on a weekday). The prices are kinda high, but I would come again! read more

Breakfast Republic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Always a pleasure to come here for breakfast. Very fun and casual spot and clean and inviting. Super busy on the weekends, expect a wait but it's worth it in my opinion. During the weekdays you can expect to be seated right away. Service has always been super friendly and prompt and food is 5 stars! My go-to is the traditional eggs Benedict and the eggs have always been cooked to perfection. It's the best eggs Benedict I've had so far and food is consistent. Their potatoes are delicious and they give you a generous amount each time. Their homemade ketchup is the best and you can buy a bottle to take home with you. Really fun for groups! read more

Breakfast Republic - Eggs Benedict with thick cut bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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Gloria was the best waitress we have had. she was very tentative and knowledgeable about dietary restriction. Can't wait for another serve by Gloria read more

Breakfast Republic is one of the standard yet worthwhile breakfast / brunch eateries in Irvine. The restaurant infuses a unique twist to some classic dishes. And if you're hungry, this place will fill you up. From steak and eggs, to breakfast Mac and cheese, to their classic breakfast with eggs, bacon, potato and toast. The ambience is very casual with friendly and prompt service. We never had breakfast Mac and cheese so we gave it a try. Needless to say, cheesy, hearty, and you'll leave feeling satisfied. The steak was a bit in the chewy side but otherwise a solid 8/10. They give quite a bit of potato with almost every dish and understandably so, well seasoned and addicting. I also tried their matcha latte, which was just okay but that's only because I had really good ones elsewhere that colored my opinion. read more

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Great food always comes with great service! Gloria was amazing! She had the best recommendations.

We came here as a group of 10. We were treated very well, we ordered and had our food out in a timely manner. Alondra M., one of the waiters, was AMAZING. She took the time to take our orders and make any changes that we wanted. She was very helpful and consistent. She also made it very easy to split the pay. Aside from taking our orders, she was just very sweet and took the time to have conversation with us. I highly recommend this place. We made a reservation that was ready in 30 minutes, the food options were amazing, they have a wide variety of drinks and it's in such a nice place. read more

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Another excellent visit and breakfast! Great drinks, food and service! Two of ordered the Original Benedicts, eggs nice and runny, perfect and the potatoes are so good! The other one ordered the American, scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, and toast. We all ordered drinks. I had my usual Chai Tea Latte, our son had a cold Ube Latte, and my husband had a drip coffee. All were tasty and came out promptly after we ordered! Busy day but they have a great process putting you on the list and texting when the table is ready. Worked great and the young man working reception was very friendly. Our server was Jessica L, great server. Again, very friendly! We will definitely be back again! read more

Came in on a Tuesday to catch up with a friend and were seated right away! The place is really cute and cozy with comfortable bench seating & an outdoor patio. The food was delicious! Eggs benny with tomato & avocado + chilaquiles with avocado. Yum! Would've been 5 stars but our server wasn't the best. She took a while to get our order in & bring the coffee (I watched it sit for 10 minutes before she got around to it). Maybe they were understaffed. She rushed us out after an hour of being there, which was a pretty big bummer and took my food away before I was done with it. She asked us to leave because of people waiting but there were other open tables & no one outside. Not sure what the deal was, pretty disappointed in the service. Hopefully the management will train their staff to allow patrons to stay at least an hour & a half like other places. read more

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Local breakfast joint in the heart of Irvine by uci. I love the concept with the eggs and chicken. They even have their own theme merch and plates they used. - steak and eggs: amazing. It's simple but delicious - breakfast burrito: love it. It's not too much potato or eggs. It comes with steak unless you ask for another protein. It is served with rice and bean. The only downside is the "salsa" that comes with it. It is not good at all. - pancake: simple. Can't go wrong - chilaquiles: it's served with rice and beans. It's a good portion size. It's good but not the best All in all, it's a great local breakfast place to go to. They have plenty of parking. Service is always decent. Pass on their hot coco read more

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Had an amazing breakfast for lunch at Breakfast Republic. Our waitress, Gloria was the best. She made sure to inform us of the best options on the menu and made accommodations for our food sensitivity diets. The restaurant gives classic American Dinner vibes and has both indoor and outdoor seating. Parking can be tough to find but this place is worth it!! Thanks Gloria, you made our experience a 10/10! read more

I love this place. Always consistently good! Love they have vegan options. I always get the Jammie Bennie. The spicy jam on it is delicious read more

Breakfast Republic - Veggie Frittata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here on a whim. On Sunday prime brunch time approx. 10am Host said 30 min wait time, we got lucky 2 seats opened at the bar (first come first serve). Wasn't greeted, no menus, No friendly faces. Took a bit to be acknowledged. Drinks: ordered the bloody Maria. It was fine. Too thick. My date ordered the mule. He said it was sweet and artificial. Food: the cheddar Jalapeno sausage omelette with potatoes and sub pancake. Potatoes were dry. They were mostly the tiny, crisp scraps. :( The breakfast burger was decent. 3/5 Not sure if the omelette was small or the plate it was served on was huge. Won't ever come back. read more

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We had the best breakfast at Breakfast Republic. I absolutely love that the menu has a vegan section. I had the Vegan Jammin' Bennie and it was delicious. The egg was fluffy. The jam and hollandaise gave it a nice flavor. My husband had the steak and eggs and loved it. We were able to get sat right away at the bar even though the place was busy. The service was fast. The place was clean. I love the decor and all of the little sayings in the restaurant. Give it a try next time you are in Irvine. read more

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We stopped by on the weekend after an event at UCI. There was a 30-40 min wait on the weekend. The staff was friendly in taking our name down on the waitlist. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant itself is decently sized but can be kinda hectic when it's busy. Outdoor seating was not as noisy as indoor but you do have to be mindful of flies haha. Menu was pretty standard for most breakfast/brunch places. Because it was busy, it did take a while before the staff came back to take our order. I think we waited around 10mins after being seated. After ordering food it did take more than 15mins to get our drink order and shortly after did our food come out. Overall the food was ok. My friend got the crab and crawfish eggs Benedict but it didn't have a lot of crawfish on it. It seemed a little overpriced for what it was. I got a San Diego eggs Benedict which I thought was ok. Overall not a bad experience but not sure if I'll be back unless I have something to do in that area. Parking isn't too bad since it's in the university plaza. There are some parking spots marked for 30mins and 2hr, I guess be mindful of that. It wasn't hard to find a spot on the weekend. read more

Standard brunch food. We got the jalapeño bacon cheddar sausage omelet and portions were massive. Service was friendly. We got seated right away but it took us a while to get our orders in. Seating area was spacious with indoor and outdoor options. read more

I love breakfast republic so much and this was my first time visiting the Irvine location. Gloria served my girlfriend and I and she was such a light. The service was great and the food was absolutely delicious. You can't go wrong at breakfast republic. Thank you Gloria!! read more

I was really looking forward to trying Breakfast Republic, seeing the thousands of reviews on Yelp. I ordered the Seasonal Scramble with 3 eggs and seasonal sautéed vegetables. It came with a side of breakfast potatoes. The dish was very dry and salty, and the potatoes were stale. I had to put them in the air fryer for another three minutes and they were not much better. I also ordered the Brioche French Toast, all via Doordash. I didn't think you could go wrong with breakfast. After all, it's my favorite meal of the day. Unfortunately, this was the saddest breakfast I have had in MY LIFE. I am not one to complain or leave bad reviews, but maybe because I ordered on Doordash, the chef did not even care to put in any effort in making my meal. The Brioche French Toast was basically just 2 slices of brioche with butter slapped on it, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. There was no egg in it. To make matters worse, the side of supposed scrambled eggs was a just a solid rubbery mass with absolutely no flavor. They did not season the eggs at all. All I could taste was butter and rubber. I even tried to fix the food by putting some of it back onto a pan on the stove and in the air fryer... but it was unsalvagable. I will not be ordering from or stepping foot into Breakfast Republic again. Definitely not a place you want to go for breakfast. read more

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Breakfast Republic was a bit of a disappointment for me, and I'll explain why. I usually look at three things when judging a restaurant for such Yelp review: atmosphere, service, and food. Atmosphere is the strongest part of this place. It looks great inside, with lots of fun details that show thought went into the design. From quirky salt and pepper shakers to cool artwork and even the plates, it's clear someone cared about making it visually appealing. Cozy, clean, and a place you'd want to sit in. Service was good too. The hostess gave me a little attitude when I seated myself (since no one was at the stand), but no big deal. Our waitress was excellent. She was friendly, attentive, and quick to handle extra requests. Food... this is where things fell apart. The ingredients are cheap, the cooking careless. The eggs were so tiny that a "two or three egg omelet" looked closer to one. The potatoes were the worst: deep-fried starch crumbs with nothing fresh about them, oily and tasteless. I think they deep fry potatoes instead of grilling them. Ughhh! This is the kind of food that makes you feel like you shouldn't have eaten it. I came here with my wife because of the name Breakfast Republic, expecting a solid breakfast. But with food this bad, it's just not worth coming back. Atmosphere and service can't save a kitchen that doesn't deliver. read more

Breakfast Republic - Outside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

We had Gloria and she was so so sweet, very interactive and fast to get us our food. Anyone would be lucky to have Gloria as a server.

I've been to this place many times, and overall, it's just okay. Their biggest success is their branding--young, playful, and vibrant. This theme carries through their décor, menu, and even little details like the salt and pepper shakers. Getting a table for weekend brunch can be a hassle. Today's wait was about 45 minutes, which is consistent with past experiences. After being seated, we waited another 15 minutes before placing our order. Although the restaurant was about 60% full, they seemed understaffed and the service was slow. I appreciate that they have vegan options on the menu and fun named dishes like "Jurassic Pork"--a thick slice of candied bacon. I've tried many of their dishes, and they've all been just okay. Today, I ordered the Protein Lover's Omelet. I'd recommend adding something healthier like peppers or spinach, otherwise--as the name suggests--it's very meat-heavy. The potatoes were a bit stale. Our server was friendly and apologetic about the slow service. She even brought a bowl of water for our dog, which was much appreciated. All in all, it was just an okay experience. Somehow, it never quite lives up to the hype, even after so many visits (usually because other people insist on going). read more

Breakfast Republic - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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Food was great - it's your good old, well done, breakfast. Nothing fancy but fresh and well made. Chai latte was yummy, though I don't order this on a regular basis so I can't compare to other places. If you're looking for a quality breakfast, this is the place! read more