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We always enjoy coming here. The service is good, food is phenomenal. Price seems fair. It can get crowded and is a loud environment. The cleanliness isn't quick, but it does happen. I recommend checking it out.
There have been some changes since my last visit a decade ago. The apple juice was the main one. Next time I am definitely getting the churro waffles! I do love that this spot uses cinnamon in many items. The Mexican Coffee was excellent with a whole stick of cinnamon served in it, and sweetened with piloncillo. It's so much better than any other type of sweetener! For the really busy mornings, you can join the waitlist through Yelp, once you're within a couple of miles away. Luckily it wasn't super busy when we arrived at 9am on a Saturday morning, and there were plenty of seats available. They also have three tables outside for those with dogs, or who just want to enjoy the fresh air with their breakfast.
Such a gem! I've been hearing great things about this place and finally had a chance to try it... I was so impressed. The restaurant has plenty of seating and the staff is very welcoming. They also were playing great music here ;)) My partner and I shared a breakfast burrito and the churro waffle. The breakfast burrito came with a side (we picked hash browns) and it was packed with egg, cheese, and bacon. The hash browns were so flavorful. The churro waffle was such a treat! It's not too sweet and comes with banana and whipped cream. Shoutout to our server Kezia she was so attentive and kind :) You should definitely come try this place out!
The breakfast burritos are incredible here! Wide variety of ingredients, flavor and more. My wife tried the soyrizo burrito whereas I grabbed their carne asada burrito. Both were loaded with veggies, guacamole and more. Small space but there is still seating and the food is always made fresh and to order, along with a fresh salsa. Very friendly service and looking forward to returning soon. Would definitely recommend trying their staple carne asada burrito and going from there!
I've been here several times in the past back when I was really into Benedicts, and this place made some delicious ones. The pork belly Bennie used to be my go-to every time. But now that I've kind of moved on from my Bennie phase, I found myself staring at the menu wondering what to order instead. After going back and forth for a while, I decided on the Serrano Chicken Sandwich - and it ended up being a great choice according to our server. It had a really nice spicy kick, and I especially loved the crunchy onions that added extra texture to every bite. I picked the mixed greens salad as my side, though the dressing made it a little too sour for my taste so I couldn't finish it. My boyfriend, who's a big omelette person, ordered the veggie omelette. It was decent, though I do wish they offered more than just 4 omelette options on the menu. Overall, still a good brunch spot with good food and a nice atmosphere.
I loved the food. Chicken and waffles soooo good. I love that everything is freshly made and organic. The sausage and gravy was really good and made from scratch. Dont miss out on the champagne flight, you get jars not glasses lol. Loved the guava. Reason for 3 stars is service is not the best. Its young kids that seem to be poorly trained. They dont have the proper etiquette as for as service. We had to ask for everything such as silverware menus and drinks. They need to be more attentive and aware of their tables.
The brunch here is good, but I wouldn't consider it well-valued. I ordered a Benny Sampler for $25, which comes with three eggs bennys and a side of potatoes. The bennys were traditional, rancho, and pork belly. The traditional ham was dry and tough to cut through. The pork belly was tender, but had an odd inclusion of pickles. The rancho was great with tender carnitas and avocado sauce. Also ordered the breakfast burrito ($18), which included eggs, bacon, hashbrowns. It was mostly filled with hashbrowns/eggs, and limited bacon. The accompanying green sauce was a good dip. Egg Surcharge - FYI there was a $2 egg surcharge for ordering items with eggs. I understand that egg prices were sky high during the shortage, which would justify the fee. However, egg prices have come down since then. The owner needs to consider the marginal fluctuation in egg prices as the "cost of doing business". Don't spring that undisclosed fee onto customers.
It was okay, but not somewhere I'd return. We waited about 30 minutes for our food, and since we sat outside, service felt less attentive. I also waited a while for a hot chocolate refill, but they don't offer refills. The $14 waffle was fine but overpriced for not coming with a side. The "skillet potatoes" were more like garlic fries, which I didn't like. My friend's chicken sandwich was a little soft and greasy, but she did enjoy the fries and ranch. The hot chocolate was the highlight. Overall, underwhelming for the price.
HUGE fruity pebble pancake, SO good. Their syrup is different, it's amazing but it not a regular syrup from the store. All the food is bomb. Salmon Benedict, decent size too. Service is quick. Only downside is the hours and that since it's smaller, the tables are SO close together. Def packed in tight. Wish it was open past 2:30 but makes sense for a bfast place
I visited Early Bird on a random Wednesday to grab brunch with my mom, and what a wonderful place it turned out to be! Early Bird is a seat yourself type of location, or at least that's how it was when we visited. I grabbed a couple of menus and found a table for my mom and me. My mom ordered a hot house coffee and I got a latte. My mom said that their house coffee was good, which is a crazy good compliment coming from her! The food itself was also very delicious and the price did not break the wallet. Again, when I went, it was relatively quiet (maybe only one or two other parties there), but our server was still very attentive. I believe her name was Cassie or something along those lines? She was absolutely wonderful and so sweet! I can't wait to swing by for some brunch again soon :) Definitely suggest giving them a try if you're in the area!
So, we come in at 1015am on a Thursday. There are 4 other tables occupied in an otherwise empty restaurant. The unenthused server possessed of a French "ennui", bored-with-life vibe offers coffee (good), doesn't know the waffle of the week (not great), and disappears behind a bus station to check her phone for 20 mins at a time rather than walking the floor to check on tables. No buckwheat on hand for the buckwheat pancake I fancied (it's a bulk staple, so how do you run out?). Ordered the brioche french toast and an omelette. While overpriced (~$19 for the french toast) and delivery 20+ minutes after ordering (industry standard is about 10-12 mins for this dish, less for the omelette), taste was good and almost made up for the blasé service and tardiness. Net-net, this was my fourth and final stop at Early Bird. I might miss the french toast, but they won't miss us.
Would not go here again or recommend based on service alone. Food was great, me and my friends enjoyed the food. Service was terrible. Our waiter was inattentive while it wasnt that busy. We had to ask for our waters 3 times before finally getting them. When we wanted to pay the bill, the waiter was off talking to his friends, and we saw him pop a zyn as well.
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10 months ago
Good eats is always on point here!! Danielle was our waitress who was exceptional in all her customer service ways. The place is usually busy but their food and service is top notch and does not fail. One of our best go-to spots for breakfast bunch. read more
2 years ago
First off, I want to say what a cute spot to eat it. The simplistic yet comforting style of early bird is the best. I love coming here on the weekend with my family to eat. Most importantly to food does not disappoint. The evidence is in the picture. If you have a sweet tooth I would recommend the Dutch waffle and the pancake. Honestly the best made whip cream, sweet blue berries, and perfectly crispy waffle is amazing. Service is good. Very friendly staff however the wait time is a little long to be seated and to be served although they are very busy. Maybe the time for the food takes awhile because it is fresh and delicious. The wait is worth it. read more
1 year ago
5 months ago
As soon as I saw Lomo Saltaldo on the menu, I was very intrigued. How could a small American style Cafe have something as exotic as Lomo saltaldo which is a dish more commonly found at Peruvian restaurants that specializes in it. I just had to order it to see how it compares. I was kinda disappointed because it was not like the real deal at all. It's missing the Peruvian spices and nuances that make it authentic. For example, it lacked the Aji Amarillo chile pepper which would have brought more depth, smokiness, and spiciness to the dish. The Lomo saltaldo here was very plain and one-dimensional. It was basically like soy sauce, fries, beef, red onions, and bell peppers. It also lacked the thick gravy like sauce. The fries were also cut too thin so it absorbed too much of the sauce and got too salty. The salmon sandwhich was delicious though. It was a thin waffle so you could easily grab it and have it fit in your mouth without it falling everywhere. Very creative of them to use waffle. I would recommend you stick to the American style food here, their kitchen is probably stocked with only American ingredients so their renditions of other countries' cuisines could be lacking. read more
Good food filling portions. I left a happy person. Roasted potatoes eggs and steak what more could a person ask for? Service was friendly and prompt. Glad I decided to stop in and give it a try. Ambiance was cool for a weekday only 1/2 full. Music playing sounded like a playlist i listen to often. read more
1 year ago
EB coffee very tasty. Place is very clean staff friendly. Very knowledgeable about menu items. Having the French Toast. Parking is decent. Highly recommend this place. Thanks for a first time visit. read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
This was our very first time dining at the Early Bird and let me say... AMAZING! The service, ambience and food was exceptional! If you're looking for a delicious breakfast with an at home vibe this is the place to go! I was highly impressed with the presentation of the food and the taste of course! read more
3 years ago
I love breakfast food!!! This was our first stop of the day, and we had a great experience and time eating here. The Mexican coffee is pretty unique since it comes with a cinnamon stick you can stir in with your coffee. They also provide refills for the coffee, which is great! Our server was very helpful with answering our questions and helping us decide what to get since we had never been here before. Really good vibes from this restaurant all around. It seemed like everyone there was enjoying themselves and their food. read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
Service was great, there's only one restroom. The restaurant was very simple but cute. The food was delicious, the chilaquiles were very tasty. The mimosa flight was very tasty and had a great amount of "happy" in it. Lol The waffle was also delicious. read more
2 years ago
Delicious food, great service, comfortable restaurant ... what more can you ask for. We will definitely be back! read more
First visit for lunch with friends. Upon arrival, outside sitting allows for you to bring your fur babies. When opening the door to find my friends, it was quite bustling and lots of chatter since there so many customers. Quite popular for sure and since they are only open till 2 pm during the week, I now know why. Since I'm a clean freak, of course right away I noticed dirty glass which looks into the kitchen, walls that had been written on with crayons, my seat had sticky syrup on it, the floors needed some attention, our salt & pepper shakers were kind of greasy. However our waiter was kind, brought us water with lemon slices (upon request). He didn't take too long to come over for our orders, and kindly allowed us to have 4 separate bills. The menu items were breakfast and lunch items, but I noticed how pricey. However isn't going out expensive nowadays!! I ordered the turkey sandwich which was quite large and filled with lots of turkey, slices of avocado, Gouda cheese, lettuce and tomato plus a garlic aioli which I asked for it to be put on the side. Also I had the choice of regular fries, sweet potato fries or their homemade Quinoa salad which is what I chose and really enjoyed it. It had bits of dried cranberries mixed with a balsamic dressing. I was impressed with the size so my bill of $19 and some change was worth it. I didn't have a drink. One friend had the HW Omelet (pictured). She said it was pretty good, but felt it had more tomatoes than meat but overall the omelet (eggs) were good. Another friend had the fried chicken salad and loved it (also pictured) and lastly my other friend had the steak and eggs which came with bread and potatoes (pictured as well). she thought the steak was a bit chewy but overall she liked it. The potatoes did look a bit greasy to me. There is plenty of parking in the large lot since it's a strip mall. Didn't use the facilities so not sure about the cleanliness of them. read more
3 years ago
My dish was a 4, his was a 2, so we're averaging at a 3. We came here on Memorial Day for brunch, used Yelp waitlist and got seated within ~15 minutes of arrival. Seating was awkward, the hostess handed us our menus at the door and pointed out the table we should be seated at. We both got the Mexican coffees, he had Chef Vic's Chilaquiles Verdes again (cuz he couldn't remember if he liked it the last time we came) and I got the chicken and waffles. The Mexican coffees, I think typically called "cafe de olla," was meh. They add a cinnamon stick into each cup for aesthetic value, but you don't get much of the cinnamon flavor. We've gotten cafe de olla at other places that were amazing, so this one was definitely disappointing. It actually took a while for our food to come out (not complaining cuz they were super busy, just noting), and his chilaquiles and the steak were lukewarm at best. Mine was perfect temperature, so they probably just didn't time it the best for both dishes to come out at the same time. The steak and the chips on the chilaquiles were super dry.. so he actually had to request more green sauce on the side. Very little egg compared to the last time we went. Overall, just super.. meh. My chicken and waffles, on the other hand, was great. I loved the texture of the breading, loved the creamed corn sauce, loved the overall cohesiveness of each bite of waffle, chicken, corn, and arugula. Would definitely get this again! But probably not get the Mexican coffee or chilaquiles verdes on the next visit, if there is one. Also, one of his pet peeves is getting handed the check in the middle of our meal, when we're just halfway through.. and getting the receipt picked up before we're done eating. Service felt very transactional and we felt super rushed. read more
2 years ago
Wow, wow, wow incredibly disappointing. This is my edited review please look at the pictures to see how I was treated by the mangers son in my message box. I did take down the race of the person who took my order, I only said the race and description (not just his race) so they could know who to retrain. DONT LET UNTRAINED PEOPLE ANSWER THE PHONE! Here is why: 1- It took so long to take my order I drove to the restaurant before I got off the phone (10 minutes to place a phone order) 2- I ordered a breakfast burrito with no egg due to sever allergy with ham, sausage, and bacon. I even said I'll pay extra for the meats. I asked for the eggs that come in the burrito to be on the side and to add Avocado. What did I get? A burrito with egg, only ham, no Avocado, and no eggs on the side $18 for the pictures below... 3- I ordered a side of fruit, what I didn't order was hair in my fruit. I am a Long haired blond and my husband is black. This hair is short and brown (seen on green melon). 4- when I came back for it to be refunded NO ONE KNEW HOW TO REFUND THE PURCHASE. They had to call up a server to help. Now, I asked for the manger because by this point I'm upset. They tell me there is no manager! How is there no manager on a Sunday morning at 8am at a breakfast spot. I asked to leave my phone number so we could talk about this and make things right but I was denied... hence the review. I have been an elite helper for 2 years now and this has been my first one star review in a year. That's saying som I am really disappointed because I go to the church right across the street and everyone has said good things... but I did not experience good food or good service. I'll I got was hunger pains before church service with no time to get something else. I am never coming back and I recommend that you steer clear of "Early Bird Cafe" read more
6 months ago
I have in the past looked for breakfast/brunch places on Yelp and this restaurant always came up in the search (for a great reason) I FINALLY after so many years have had the opportunity to try it and I will be coming here every time I want a good breakfast. The location is easy and so much parking available. The service is friendly and attentive and the food is top notch. There is something for everyone in my family and more. It can get super busy but if you go at the right time, then you're golden. Very open space, large restaurant with booths and chairs and ample seating. Everything things I have tried thus far has tasted great: omelets, waffles, steak, coffee and the mimosas. Can't wait to come back! read more
3 years ago
Great place for brunch. Nice clean cafe located in the stater bros mall. Came as a party for 2. Ordered Benedict sampler (10/10) and churro waffle (10/10). Seriously, the churro waffle is sooo good, honestly better than some churros I've had. Hash browns that came with the sampler were nicely seasoned with cheese, onions, and were nice and crispy on the outside. Mexican coffee is a must get. Basically coffee with a cinnamon stick. Dishes are a little pricey for what you get, but the flavors are on point. Service was fast because it was a weekday. Not sure how it is when it gets busy. Definitely will be back. read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
My goodness, this place is delicious! I had the breakfast burrito, buckwheat pancakes, Skillet potatoes and grilled cheese sandwich along with the Mexican coffee to drink. Everything was absolutely delicious! Our Server Cassidy was amazing! Definitely come check this place out! Bonus, they have a yelp check-in that you can do from your phone to be on the waitlist. read more
5 months ago
3 years ago
This spot has a lot of unique brunch items with hella big portions. I was super hungry before eating but was still not able to finish my food. My friend and I ordered the carnitas chilaquiles, duck confit hash, and brioche french toast to share. Everything tasted really good and standard for brunch food. I really recommend ordering the duck confit hash since they give a lot of duck meat and it's not a common item you find at most brunch places. The brioche french toast was another item I saw a lot of people ordering and it was warm and fluffy. It wasn't too sweet and I liked the addition of the nuts but didn't really like the applesauce pairing they put on one of the bread pieces. The servers are all really nice and friendly and the inside of the restaurant is really big so there's actually a good number of tables. I recommend putting your name down on the waitlist ahead of time so you don't have to wait too long as there is a bit of a wait on weekends. Would recommend and definitely would want to come back to try some of their other stuff. read more
6 months ago
4 years ago
Came for breakfast on a Monday morning around 9 am as a group of 4 and were seated right away. The menu has a lot of variety ranging from savory to sweet and the service was quick. For drinks, we got regular coffee, Mexican coffee (which came with a huge stick of cinnamon in it), and orange juice. For food, we got the spicy avocado toast, traditional eggs benedict, country chicken & waffle, and rib eye chilaquiles, which wasn't on the main menu but they had a little sign on the table promoting it so we decided to get it. The portions are quite large and we all really enjoyed the dishes. We finished almost everything except the chilaquiles because it was huge! The plate itself was even a lot bigger than the rest. Our total was about $105 before tip. For the amount of food we got, it was totally worth it. read more
1 year ago
This is my second time coming here and I swear my first time was a lot better. The prices are more expensive than I thought it was. But anyways I got the lomo saltado because of similar prices but this one has steaks. Service is pretty good for a Wednesday, checked on us a few times and refilled our water. The inside can get packed but there's a lot of tables that can be moved around. read more
3 years ago
As a bay area native, I take brunch very seriously. There's a huge culture of brunch up in the bay, and ever since I moved down to socal I've been disappointed in the brunch scene. I was so happy to finally find Early Bird, a fantastic restaurant that delivers a delicious and unique brunch in a cute and funky atmosphere! My partner & I ordered the smoked salmon waffle with has browns, the buttermilk chicken & waffle, and an iced coffee. Smoked salmon waffle: 5/5. I was afraid of the capers, but its actually blended into the cream cheese and I didn't taste it at all! The waffle was so delicious and the has browns were not your typical has browns. Upon closer inspection of these potatoes I found sweet grilled onions in them! No wonder they were so delicious. Buttermilk chicken & waffles: 5/5. Seriously, so damn good. The chicken was so juicy and crispy, and the sauce went amazing with the chicken and waffles. The waffles at Early Bird go so hard. They're thin and slightly sweet, and just go with everything. Iced coffee: 4/5. I'm a bit of a coffee snob (we make our own pour-overs and cold brews at home), but I just needed coffee. It was just okay. But 4 stars anyways and I'd still recommend their coffee, because FREE REFILLS! Order one & share with your partner ;) Even though I live in Irvine I will definitely be coming back to Fullerton just to have brunch at Early Bird. Definitely put your name on the waitlist on yelp if you come on a weekend, because they get very busy! But trust me when I say -- eating here will be worth-it! read more
2 years ago
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2 years ago
Haven't been here in years so it was like trying it for the first time since I don't remember anything. Got seated right away on a weekday during brunch time. Ordered the Serrano chicken sandwich which the waitress said was a new item and it was SO good - grilled, juicy chicken, fried Serrano pepper, crispy onions, melted cheese on brioche bread with a side of fries. However for $18.99 it was pricey for the size. Overall their menu is pretty pricey and that's not including their new egg fee for an extra $1.75 for current egg prices. In my opinion the restaurant should feel cleaner and a little more upscale for the prices but the food is at least good. read more
1 year ago
Located in a shopping center with plenty of parking. Indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly, efficient service. Absolutely loved the smoked salmon waffle ($19.50) Thin. Sweet waffle. Fresh salmon, touch of dill. Loved the Benny Sampler ($22.50) Rancho and Pork Belly were awesome. Loved the spicy pickle on the Pork Belly. Traditional was a little salty I did not care for the Duck Confit Hash (It tasted burnt to me. It can get crowded on the weekend but will definitely be back read more
I had the pleasure to try this place out several weeks ago non the recommendation of my son. I ordered the Biscuit & Gravy with scrambled eggs and bacon. It was so delicious. The restaurant is clean and the staff are attentive. Our phenomenal waitress Gabby checked on us periodically to see if we needed anything else. I will definitely try this place again to try the other items on their menu. read more
2 years ago
We came here for the second time because of the waffles, they're thin and crispy and full of flavor! I got the churro waffles this time and they were SO good. My husband got the chicken and waffles and they were good but the only thing is that they drenched them with the gravy and that made the waffles kinda soggy. The Mexican coffee was delicious and it did not need any creamer or sugar. It's made to perfection! Service is friendly and we got seated right away since I joined the wait list before arriving. We also got our food relatively quickly. Ambiance is casual but overall it's a cute spot to get a delicious brunch! Overall I recommend coming here for a nice casual brunch! read more
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1000 E Bastanchury Rd
Fullerton, CA 92835
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Do you guys take reservations?
Sorry we dont but you can always use Yelp to add your name to the waitlist and then that way you can wait at home until your table is almost next. If you add your name on yelp, you’ll be able to see at all times how many parties are ahead of you
Is there bottomless Mimosa's? If so, how much and what days/hours?
I didn't see that on the menu, but they do have a mimosa flight of 3 different flavors.
Is there a kids menu that I could order from?
Is there outdoor seating still available?
yes, but some of the tables are under the sun without any shade
The address doesn't seem to be right? It's taking me to the hospital!
It's on the corner of BASTANCHURY & BREA BLVD In the stater bros parking lot next to the beagle shop
Do they deliver? I see delivery is listed as an option on yelps more info section but can't find a way to order?
Yes on their website but the last 6 times I've gone here, they say their online ordering system isn't working (even though it will let you place an order). So I would advise against it and call to place an order instead.
Why would nobody be answering the phone when it's already your business hours? I called 10x from 7:33 thru 7:48, and it just goes to vm!
Probably because they are busy serving customers that are already there... and they don't have a secretary or receptionist.... ??
Are they open? I see reviews from a few weeks ago but when I call in for order pick up no one ever answers the phone? I've tried checking elsewhere to see if there is any information about their operating hours due to COVID-19.
Yes we are 7:30-2pm and Saturday and Sunday until 2:30pm. We are open for “to-go” orders only and we are also partnered with UberEats as well. Sorry for the late reply.
Are there non-dairy options?
Yes. As far as almond milk and soy milk. I want to say I remember there being food options but I didn't specifically order any food with that option we just asked for the butter on the side.
Are they accepting reservations for Mother's Day?
No, they closed their waitlist
Do they have an option for bottomless mimosas on Sundays?
No we don’t, but we have a mimosa flight that comes w 3 different flavored mimosas!
Do they take reservations on the weekends?
I have never tried, but on the weekends I will put my name on a waitlist through yelp it is so helpful! It tells you how many people are in front of you and if you live close you can check in from home and get there and be seated very quickly
Do they have gluten free options if so what?
They do you have to ask your server
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