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Breakfast Republic

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

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American breakfast
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.

cinnamon pancakes
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.

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.

Dave L.

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.

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.

Mexican Mocha LG
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.

Brioche French Toast
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.

Chilaquiles and side of Jurassic bacon
C L.

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!

Restaurant
Chelsey C.

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!

Side of Mixed Veggies
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!

Shrimp Frittata
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.

Laura S.

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.

Chilaquiles
Eric M.

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.

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

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

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

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Ask the Community - Breakfast Republic

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… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

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?… Read more

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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I'm always skeptical of such a highly rated brunch spot. Bc brunch food is easy to make but is it…read morereally THAT good here? Answer is yes! Wait time was perfect. Wasn't too long. All of our food came out fresh. I had the scramble and side salad. Salad was fresh and just enough dressing on it. I tried my friend's lemon ricotta hotcakes and it was sooooo good. Perfectly fluffy. Great lemon flavor and that butter they make is to die for. Don't get it if you are borderline diabetic. Get something else. Bc you'll want to eat more and more. But it's the perfect amount of sweet. It's not overpowering. I also ordered their seasonal ube matcha latte and that was delicious. Service was friendly. And one of the girls was seen scrubbing clean a toddler high chair. Most places have sticky high chairs. Seeing her wipe and scrub it down in all the creases let me know this place is well taken care of. Glad we stopped by.

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You wouldn't guess it by looking at the broad selection of delicious dishes on the menu, but this…read moreplace is entirely gluten-free (& celiac friendly). The brunch was excellent and I highly recommend the chilaquiles (add the pulled pork!) and the cinnamon bun. The service and ambiance were top notch. It feels like you're in a European cafe or in someone's home, it's just that relaxed and cozy. We were able to enjoy a very leisurely meal and were attentively taken care of the entire time. A real welcome change of pace from the fast-turn mantra of other concepts.

They closed Feb 15…read more We came here Feb 13. They had a paper on a podium written about their closure. And I truly believe that they are not really made out to be a full-service restaurant as much as I like their dedication and drive. I had a reservation at 7 pm. I checked in at 6:45 pm. At 7:25 pm, they brought us in and did not have a table ready for us. They made a table then after a table left 15 minutes later, they rearranged us. I do not understand why you offer reservations if you will not actually honor the system. Around 8 pm, we asked if we could order as they had only brought water. Listen I understand. You're closing soon. You only had 1 server for the entire restaurant the weekend of Valentines. You have to go lean on the busiest last weekend ..? I don't actually understand. When all came to, they were not offering dessert because "they were saving it for Valentine's Day". No notification about when their kitchen closed and no asks if anybody wanted to order for to-go. On top of that, everyone did not have free parking and had to pay upon exit even with validation. You will do great as a ghost kitchen since the food was good and everyone enjoyed it. If you come back as a full service, I would seriously reconsider how you do business.

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Fantastic coffee. I tried the toffee latte and the chocolate…read morechip cookie. The coffee shop is huge and a lot of sitting. It wasn't busy but I'm sure it does. There was no food menu so I didn't know they served food??? The cookie tasted old and not fresh at all. I gave it 5 stars because the coffee was outstanding. Love it!!!

What is not to love about this spot?…read more Easy and free parking for as long as you need it? Sign me up! Extensive drinks menu. I love love love their matcha and actually get my at-home espresso beans here. They are perfectly roasted and the espresso comes out smooth. I also have had their avocado toast. It is so good but I never finish it haha because it is big. Totally worth to try. They have large tables which are perfect to host coworking sessions or just to come and work. I think I've only had like a small instance where the internet got a little slow but other than that this is a pleasant spot to visit. You can also rent a study/conference room from the church. I sent a message before because I needed a spot to do my final oral exam virtually. There is a small fee but unfortunately no one got back to me. There is a QR code that takes you to a site where you fill out a form to request the space. Now, these requests are handled specifically by the church not the coffee spot. Although it is in the same area. The staff is super friendly. The restrooms are always clean. Handicap friendly. Not necessarily kid friendly because a lot of people come here to study and work, and its also all concrete and hazards for the small ones, but I have seen people do like babies on strollers type of gathering.

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