Yep we got our wonderful, healthy fresh menu items such as... I took pictures of everything. My daughters love coming here and preparing the meals, everything is fresh and healthy and easy to understand ingredient wise. We save money especially with the cost of what's happening here in Orange County! It's nice to eat fresh food. Not some thing from fast food. I highly recommend coming here the ambience is fresh and clean, the service everybody was really kind and loving. Five stars ! We've also been having their food for maybe five years now. And we've tried other companies that have pre-prepared meals. Which was small quantities this place is generous. And if you sign up, sign into Yelp, you get a free side! read more

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So convenient, and fairly reasonably priced when you consider what you're getting. I came at 8:30 am on a Saturday, and it was a great way to start my weekend. I felt so productive getting the week's cooking out of the way! I brought my 11- year old daughter (her first time), and she was a great helper. Once I showed her one dish, she quickly got the hang of it - that's how easy Dream Dinners is! And it cut my prep time in half! The staff was SOOO friendly and attentive, and they kept feeding us too! We got to sample scones (and there's Keurig coffee for customers too), turkey sausage omelets, and green beans. We've eaten about half the meals so far, and it's been a hit with everyone in the family, even the picky ones. A couple tips: - Booking online is easy. Plus Website has nutritional info, cooking info, etc. - Ladies, bring a hair tie to keep your hair out of your face (though I think they will supply them too) - Don't forget to bring your cooler to transport everything! - Buy extra sweets and sides on the spot. Check out the freezers on the right. - Sign up for their rewards program. I got a free $10 credit just for signing up, which got me two extra sides! They even reward you for reviewing dishes! read more

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Update Dec 2022: still a fan and using this service for the past couple of years consistently. Makes my life easy to make dinner for my family and we get variety. Sam at Dream Dinners is always so flexible and nice to see every time I got there. read more

AMAZING!! This place has helped my husband and I rid ourselves of the dinner time blues! We actually look forward to prepping and cooking now. The concept is awesome and the food is delicious! It truly has been a lifesaver. The staff is great as well!! Samantha is so helpful and sweet. She makes your time there so much fun! This place rocks! Thank you Dream Dinners! read more

So easy, so fun and well organized/clean! My new dinner go-to! Nancy is amazing and the rest of the crew is helpful/friendly! I wish I had started this years ago...can't wait to come back! read more

This has made my life so much easier! I take an hour or so out of one day to prepare 2 weeks worth of dinners! Whats for dinner is no longer a question i cringe to hear. The staff is so helpful and friendly. My favorite part? Clean up is so much easier when they do it for you! read more

We love dream dinners! You can make some wonderful gourmet meals and save so much time! Quick, easy, and so convenient! Many are also healthy ;) Lots of spices I would think about using that are simple and taste great! I really like it because I feel like I put these meals together and then I'm able to cook them at home but I save so much time! It's also really affordable around 5-6 dollars a serving. Right now with a little baby it's been a godsend! The staff at this location is so helpful and accommodating! I try to make some of the meals my own by making my own side dishes or a salad but they have many sides that you can buy there (many meals don't really need a side). read more

Dream Dinners has saved me time, health and money. I have a chronic illness that makes simple things like planning a meal very difficult. Because of this illness, I was not able to shop at the store and when I did I would double/triple buy things we already had and forget the things we needed. (yes, even with a list.) Since starting dream dinners I have cut my monthly food bill in half. We no longer waste food and I always have an answer for "what's for dinner?". My 14y daughter, 10 y son and husband come with me to do the prep. We can do the 12 meals in about 30 min. The workers are so helpful and patient. I work with my son so he can help me remember what step we are on. My hubby and daughter select the dishes they want to make and away we go... Each prep station has the dish with a list of steps/ingredients. It is so easy my son could do it by himself, but I like to have him help me. They put a * next to the spicy ingredients with options on how to make it less spicy. So you can adjust it to your family's preference. We take the meals home and put them into the freezer. As we need them, we defrost them in the fridge for a day or two. Some can be put directly from the freezer into the oven, which I love these! The recipes are so easy to follow, my daughter cooks most nights for us. She takes one look at me and tells me to lay back down. "she has this" and she does! Sometimes we add some veggie/salad to complement the meal. I don't know what I would be doing without this service. Yes there are many food in a box delivery service, but this one allows us to work as a family and everyone has a say in what we choose the next month! I would even say it is way cheaper than the box delivery when you break it down per person. The 3 person meals range from 12 to 20 (depending on chicken or shrimp) and it is enough food for all 4 of us, with the occasional leftovers. Money - I figure we save at least $300 a month in wasted groceries by switching to dream dinners. Time - is a no brainer. I no longer wonder around a grocery store hoping something good lands in my basket. Health, well it is priceless to me to have 12 meals ready to go and not have to worry about shopping. Thank you dream dinners! read more

Dream Dinners is as good as it gets if you have a busy lifestyle like most of us. We have two toddlers and it is tough to come up with a schedule for dinner each night, or even something different. dream Dinners accomplishes that and more. There is always something new on the table each night and it is quick. Start to finish the dinners are on the table in an average of 20 minutes. Not bad, considering you are eating food that is tasty, handmade (by yourself and then frozen), and its quick. Bravo Dream Dinners, we are hooked! read more

I absolutely LOVE Dream Dinners. Mom and I have been crafting our pre-made meals at DD for nearly two years now. You pre-order meals off of their monthly menu (36 servings minimum) and each month set up a day to come in and prepare your meals. Dinners come in a 3-serving or 6-serving options. Usually, for 36 servings, it costs approximately $230/month as each meal has a different cost. Where else can you go where every recipe is written out for you to a T, measuring spoons are color coded, so you know that you are using the correct one, and people clean up your prep mess? Great for busy lifestyles! Each meal (post-thaw) usually takes about 15-30 minutes to prepare (instructions included) and you add in your own extra sides (most go great with a side salad or extra vegetables). Some meals are the main entree only (i.e. pasta dishes, rice dishes, some meats) and others come with additional sides such as sweet potato fries, baby baker potatoes, oven roasted broccoli, green beans with bacon, asparagus, jasmine rice, etc. It allows you to step outside of your comfort zone while still maintaining control of what is going into the meal (i.e. if you don't like spicy, decrease the red pepper flakes). Some meals can even be cooked from frozen, if you forget to thaw your dinners ahead of time. They also offer their own sides that you can purchase alongside your entrees. Usually these are a bit overpriced, in comparison to the equivalent if you purchased at a grocery store but, you do accrue points that convert into dollars that can be used for additional sides, desserts, or meals. Essentially, this means free sides! The portion sizes are perfect (there are a few that are a little large like the arroz con pollo 3-service has fed our extended family of 6). The staff is fantastic! Extremely friendly (even if you drop a whole bag of cooking wine with spices on the floor) and attentive to any questions or needs that you have while prepping. They really do clean each station after each person prepares their meals. During the session, they will also bring out samples of certain meals for the next month so you can try before you buy. After 2 years, we have not had a dinner that we did not like. Sure, there are some that we like better than others. For the majority, we really like 90% of what we have had. read more

A few of the ladies in my family meal prep here once a month and I got to fill in for my Aunt. The place is pretty cool, you prep independently at 12 different stations (or less depending on how you designed your meals), each one offering a different recipe. *They are freezer ready and pretty affordable. *Oh! and they feed you samples of next months menus, and you don't have to do dishes my favorite part. *The staff is also amazing, offer assistance to me the entire time as I walked in completely new. The owner is great, Julie I believe, she talked to my mom while I finished up. A real lady. *You can prep meals in two sizes 3 servings or 6 servings. The three was enough for a small 4 *Also they reserve fridge space for you as you prep your meals so nothing spoils. *They also have fresh pre-prepped side dishes and desserts you can always add on to your order. *I believe the meals range from $9-$12 a meal so X 12.. U do the math, but they allow you to skip months and still acquire points. They have some pretty good intro deals too. Lastly if this sounds like something your interested in long term but possibly wouldn't be able to afford it, then have a PARTY! They also host parties for you and your friends. My mom was introduced from a school fundraiser for one of my cousins. ** not sure about the Organic/vegan options but if you are on a regular diet with a family to prep for this is the place. read more

I just had my first experience at Dream Dinners. I took my 11 year old daughter and we made the intro starter meals - 18 servings (6 dinners, 3 servings each). It was a ton of fun and we just cooked for lunch our first meal which was absolutely delicious. I am so excited I have all of my dinners for next week already planned and ready to cook! A win-win to ease the stress of dinner time all week coupled with a fun time with my daughter this morning makes this concept perfect. It was very clean and very efficient and the staff was all super friendly with good tunes playing while we made our meals. Loved it all. Highly recommend for anybody to try, but the busy Mom will definitely appreciate. read more

I love Dream Dinners in Tustin! Have been ordering since they opened and have never been disappointed. My kids love the meals, and it exposes them to different kids of foods they otherwise would not try. It's also fun to assemble the meals, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. read more

I have been going to dream dinners for 9 years. I love the convenience and the ability to make a dozen or more meals at once. I pick the healthier options and they are always delicious. read more

Truly great staff and amazing food!! I haven't had anything I didn't love there. Try it!

I'd started at Dream Dinners the very month they opened. Due to some financial issues, I stopped for awhile, and now I'm on my 13th straight month. When I mention finances, it was a layoff, etc, and doesn't mean Dream Dinners is not more expensive than buying at the store. You are getting quality ingredients, and you don't have to purchase large sizes of ingredients you might only use in 1 recipe (sesame seeds, turmeric, etc) It also helps with portion control. I notice we are more likely to eat the correct portion size (they are generous). You choose between 3 or 6 servings, and order as little as 36 servings for your order. There are also premade items you can add when you're there...sides, desserts, etc. They are very accomodating...i.e. you can put down a portion and pay 1 week prior to you attending your session. I can make our 36-40 servings in about an hour. It's very clean, and during the session they'll normally make a sample from the next menu. They have water, coffee, and candy there for a little snack ; ) (a girl gets hungry "making" meals). If you are ever rushed (what mom isn't), busy, or sometimes lack ideas for dinner, I would highly recommend trying Dream Dinners French Quarter. The touch that reminded me to do this Yelp? I had back surgery, and wasn't up to actually standing and making my meals yet this month...normally for staff to assemble the meals it's a $25 charge. I saw a sweet note on my order that Jaime had the staff do it for no charge for me this month. It's exactly this kind of personal, nice touch that keeps me loyal to them. read more

I love Dream Dinners. Quality ingredients, perfect portions for our family of three. I usually don't have time to assemble the dinners myself so I usually use the option of having the staff put it together for me. My 6yr old loves the food!! read more