Best breakfast in town with great service and fair pricing. The eggs Benedict are the best. And ......... the coffee is excellent. read more

Ambiance: spacious dining indoor, and outdoor seating setup near the entrance and in the parking lot with umbrella Service: very friendly and provided useful suggestion, attentively served water and served food fast Food: a lot choices from the menu, combo available to try out more flavors and substitution allowed for additional charge Traditional Eggs Benedict - **** Poached eggs / English muffin / country ham / hollandaise / chives, classic combination, recommend Pork Belly Benedict - *** Poached eggs / English muffin / house-cured pork belly / housemade pickles / sriracha hollandaise / micro cilantro, pork belly was too dry Rancho Benedict - **** Roasted carnitas / avocado emulsion / pico de gallo / English muffin / tomatillo/ hollandaise, flavorful pork, recommend Brioche French Toast - **** Granny Smith apple sauce / orange butter / toasted almonds, soft toast and unique flavors, recommend Hash Browns - *** cheddar cheese inside, slightly undercooked, not crispy Price: generous portions and decent quality, about $20 per person for a very fulfilling brunch read more

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We both ordered the frank floyd Benedict's, which that béarnaise sauce complimented the smoked salmon so well. I think the tomato could've been seared or broiled a bit longer, but everything else was great, especially that churro waffle. We switched out the bananas for strawberries and honestly that was a great combo. Wait time is long since it was Memorial Day weekend, but def reserve on their Yelp as it'll help. Thanks for the great service! read more

Early Bird - Frank Floyd Benedict & Churro Waffles - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

Early Bird is as fitting of a name for breakfast & brunch as you can get! I've been wanting to try this place for a while now, and finally got the chance to. FAVE ITEMS: - Frank Floyd Benedict: your version of a lox bagel on a benedict, with an extra twist of portabella mushroom! Loved the mushroom - I think that's what made it for me. The sauce was on point. However, my egg was not runny so that was a bit disappointing (that's my favorite part)! - Brioche French Toast: interesting as they use orange butter and apple sauce so it's a bit more of a tangy taste rather than the sweet french toast that you are used to. SERVICE: it was decent, food came out in a timely manner. PARKING: ample parking in the plaza that the restaurant is located in. PRICE: typical for a brunch spot. Overall, I think this spot was decent. I'd be down to come back if the eggs are usually in fact runny :) Good vibes overall and a great place to catch up with friends/family. read more

Early Bird - Brioche French Toast - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Daye:4/5/23 Called in for takeout. Friendly voice over the phone order. Food was ready about 15 mins. Got my favorite griddle cake( little dry today, but still good), a side of skillet potatoes, special requested side of smoked salmon( chef made it to a beautiful rose shaped , thank you!) and their black coffee( good!)! Inside was packed of people having brunch but staffs were still friendly and helpful! read more

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Food was alright -- we weren't wowed by the dishes we got. We got the Eggs Benedict & 3 Egg Any Style. The Eggs Benedict was decent. The English muffin was crispy and the eggs were good nicely. The hollandaise sauce was too buttery and heavy. The 3 eggs any style -- I got the skillet potatoes and it was a bit sour to my liking. Their hash browns are delicious, highly recommend over the other potatoes. My scrambled eggs were a bit gray / green as well. The service was a bit slow as we were seated at our table for a while before anyone spoke to us. Other tables that came after us were being taken care of, which felt a bit off. After our meal and as other customers were leaving, we noticed the staff thanking them. When we exited the building, no one said a thing. The vibes felt a bit off and unwelcoming the moment we sat down. read more

We got the Eastwood Omelette and the Churro Waffles. Both were delicious! I love the concept of churro waffles, I wish more brunch places offered something like it. The wait on a Sunday morning was pretty long, but I was glad that they offer the waitlist feature on Yelp! It saved us a lot of time. I took one star off because I didn't see a single employee wearing a mask. read more

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The menu choices are well curated and the food is always great tasting. The wait can be long on weekends but it's always worth it, and the ingredients they use are always fresh. Costs have kind of skyrocketed here so I visit less often but it's definitely a nice place to come when you're looking for a great breakfast to celebrate an occasion. read more

The food quality is above par and the service is very good. While the prices are a bit steeper than some, the value is definitely apparent in the tastiness of the food. Yum! read more

Food was soooo good! We had the eggs Benedict but I subbed the ham for bacon and the cinnamon French toast! The French toast was amazing!! They had an apple jelly and some crunchy topping, but it was the perfect amount of sweet. I do wish it came with a side of eggs, because ordered alone, it wasn't enough but if you share with someone it's perfect. read more

Early Bird - Brioche French Toast - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

Very impressed with the food and drinks. We ordered their mimosa flight and did not expect the serving size. Food portions are large enough to be shared by two. Their single griddle cake was huge. Covered the entire plate. Pictured: mimosa flight, single griddle cake, Real deal Holyfield steak and eggs, Chef Vic's chilaquiles and Mexican coffee. Coffee was already sweetened and cinnamon flavored. Prices may seem high, but we'll worth it. Service was great!! read more

Early Bird - Mimosa flight, steak and eggs, Chef Vic's green chilaquiles, griddle cake and Mexican coffee. - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

There food is amazing never had an issue. My go to chilaquiles Verdes OMGEEEE!!! Service is on point. Hardworking staff very on point to check up on you. Menu has good selection of food. Wknds it's best to make reservations ahead of time cause it does get packed. read more

Early Bird - Chilaquiles Verdes - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

Service was excellent, food was mediocre for the price and simplicity. My kids enjoyed a grilled cheese and patty melt. Our server was Gaby and she did everything to make our experience very positive. But the food just didn't taste that great- it was good but not great for the price. I had the lomo saltado so if you've ever had this at a Peruvian restaurant before, this version is very Americanized nothing like the real thing. read more

TL;DR - cute spot, great food, would come back! Came here for a brunch with a friend on a Saturday early afternoon. FOOD: *lomo saltado - my friend got this one and he said it was super yummy and the steak that was in it was cooked perfectly. i tried a little bit and can confirm that it was really good! had a great flavor and texture to it. 5/5 *chef vic's chilaquiles verdes - this was my dish and it was HUGE. next time, definitely splitting it with someone. in terms of flavor, it had a great balance between the steak, salsa verde, eggs, sour cream and avocado sauce. the steak was soft and tasted great! chips were still crunchy even with everything on it. super filling and yummy! 5/5 SERVICE: we had one main server and she was great! gave recommendations that we both went with and enjoyed. was efficient and kind- no complaints here! 5/5 WAIT: there was around a 20-30 minute wait to get seated, but we joined the waitlist through yelp before driving over and was at the top when we checked in so it was like we never waited at all lol. it took around 10-15 minutes to get our food which was pretty quick, considering it was busy at the time. 5/5 PRICE: this place was on the pricey side for a brunch price imo. the total for the both of us, including tax and tip, was around $50. on average, each dish is around $20 so its a bit more expensive than i'm used to, but the food and portion-size were so good that i don't mind it! 4.5/5 read more

Early Bird - lomo saltado - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

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I like the convenience of checking in thru yelp on a busy Sunday morning. We got the churro waffle, 3 eggs any style, Real-Deal-Holyfield Steak & Eggs, and a kids breakfast. The waffle was good and crispy, and the rest of the food was okay. The employees were really nice, good service. There is also plenty of parking. read more

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Early Bird serves THE BEST chilaquiles!! I have tried each chilaquiles option & they are all amazing! The chips are cooked to perfection, meaning they are nice and crispy even while in the sauce. The habanero chilaquiles are fav, but beware because they do pack a punch. Now for the drinks... the cafe de olla is not me of my favs.. it's not overly sweet and has so much flavor. If you're in the mood for some mimosas this is where it is at! Unknowingly to myself, each mimosas is served in a mason jar & the same applies when ordering a mimosa flight! The service is always great, with everyone greeting & checking in you to make sure everything is okay. This place can get busy, especially on the weekends, but it is definitely worth the wait. read more

I'm upset, because I do not have enough stomachs to contain the enjoyment of all the good things I see on the menu here at the Early Bird in Fullerton. But my breakfast experience has made all of that sorrow vanish. There is a reason these folks come up as #1 in the search & have an hour wait time by 10:00 on Saturday... everything on the menu is awesome. First up is the coffee, which we, north of the border, have been doing wrong for so long. That would be 58 years for me. Mexican coffee, made as awesome as it is by the simple act of putting some spiced orange & cinnamon infused simple syrup along with a single cinnamon stick in a cup of otherwise good, but arguably ordinary coffee is a lesson in culinary creativity for us all. Just do this at home with your favorite cup, and you'll understand. Then rush on over to the Early Bird & let the masters work their magic. Oh, this is so good! (Honestly, if they bottled & sold their infused syrup with a twelve pack of cinnamon sticks, they wouldn't have to make breakfast here anymore.) If you do, you'll save on your cream & sugar budget, because you won't need much of either. ¡Que bueno! Then there is the brioche French toast that I finally wrestled my tastebuds into picking. Given the full menu of choices -- containing eccentric omelette (one of which is named El Gordo for obvious reasons); steak & eggs with genuine Omaha ribeye (and I used to live in Omaha, so I know what that means... more yummies than I deserve for breakfast); four different eggs Benedict choices, including one that rides on a pair of portobello mushroom caps, one that rides on a pair of pork belly servings, and one that involves chorizo... and so much more.... like the churro waffles that almost won out over the two pillows of French toast bliss I ordered -- this was no easy task. (My server had to come back three times before I was ready to pick.) I'm glad I started here, because this is not just a little slice from a brioche loaf, this is a breads slice's big, buff brother. I included a picture to show the crumb that soaked up the house pancake syrup like a sponge. And this brings us to the topic of the chefs' collective creative flair & attention to foodie details here. Everything starring character is paired with a host of supporting cast extras that make the whole composition work as a whole that is truly more than the sum of its parts; even their pancake syrup is infused with mysterious ingredients that make it more than just syrup. (Case in point, my server just told me they have a whipped cream & caramel covered churro style brioche French toast that's not on the menu, so make sure you ask about that when you come.) Most places would be happy to cut off a couple of skinny slices of bread, dip it & fry it without adorning it with any of its friends. But here at the Early Bird, they paired it with orange butter, almonds, orange slices, and applesauce for f all things. That's attention to detail that gets all the food working together for me he good of us all. It will take me a month, or two of Saturdays, and some Sunday's to work my way through the wonder world that is the Early Bird menu & its flying mimosas, too. But I'll be glad to make the time. And I hope to see you here when I do. And, and, and OMG... as a going away gift ... MEXICAN COFFEE TO GO ... yea! I am truly traveling in style today! See you on the Sunny Side! read more

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Stopped in with my sister and grandpa on a Monday at noon. I knew it was the only way I'd be able to try this place, because I don't like to wait or be on wait lists. I prefer reservations. We didn't have to wait at all. It was pretty busy, but there were still empty tables. I thought the service was slow. It was hard to flag anyone down when needed. Food was good. I had the cheeseburger, and it was juicy and flavorful. I thought the side salad was just OK. My sister had benedicts with carnitas, and she loved them. My grandpa had the turkey sandwich on wheat with sweet potato fries. The sandwich was excellent quality. All the ingredients were superb. We each only had water with our meals. I was on a work lunch break, or else I would have had a mimosa. Ambiance is loud and hectic here, but that's typical with these types of spots. Overall, it was a good experience, but I'm not sure if I'd go back since usually the only time I'd have is on weekends. read more

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Service was good, but the food was just okay. Surprisingly got sat down just minutes after walking in, but a couple that walked in right after was served before us. And I knew our server knew he messed up when he walked to our table afterwards apologizing about how busy they were. The portions are a good size but the flavors were kind of off. My Chilaquiles had more of a sweet sauce taste to it so I barely touched it except for the shrimp. The best thing I ordered was the Churro French Toast. That made up for everything else. read more

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Worth the wait in line ... food is fabulous.... service is good also. Attendants offer coffee at intervals. During the weekdays the wait is less. But don't get me wrong...you'll be happy you waited... read more

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I love trying new food spots where not only the service is amazing but the food is too !! My bf had visited this place once before and he was very excited for me to try it. We came on a Friday morning and thankfully we were able to be seated right away. Since this place is on the smaller side you are very close to the table behind or in front of you which can be a little bit uncomfy. I had a black coffee to start of the morning and personally I thought it was pretty dang good but like always I had to add a bit of creamer. For breakfast I chose the brioche french toast and I was so happy with my choice. The apple sauce and toasted almonds that they add was such a great choice and added a really nice flavor and tied in the entire thing. I didn't try anything else this visit but based on what others have said I can't wait to go back and try more. If you are craving something sweet and buttery you must get the french toast. I promise you will love it. I really like this place and I can't wait to come back. If you are on the hunt for a new breakfast place, you need to check this out. read more

Early Bird - Brioche French Toast - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! I'd give 10/10 to food, service, and cleanliness. My only issue is the restraint location and environment itself. They deserve a better spot! It's crowded with small tables and it has one of the most chaotic layout since they're trying to get as many tables/people in. I wish they could have a larger establishment or Atleast a better design that could fit the amount of people on a Sunday brunch! read more

Early Bird - Chef Vic's Chilaquiles Verdes & ribeye Chilaquiles - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

I'm not sure how I missed out on reviewing this place (especially since I've been here a few times). Welp, now is the time xD. This breakfast/brunch diner is located on the corner of the Morningside shopping plaza right off of Bastanchury Road. You can identify easily because it'll be the establishment with a small crowd of excited diners waiting out of front. I recommend you try to get there early and place your name ASAP on the waiting list (luckily, you can wander around the plaza while you wait - check out the nearby Warhammer figurine shop, tea shop, Albertsons, etc.). There is usually plenty of parking available in the plaza's wide parking lot. The restaurant does a decent job trying to maintain a balance between giving some spaces between tables while trying to maximize the numbers of inside tables they can squeeze in their limited spacing (they also set up a row of seats and tables outside the front too). The place has a cozy, modern, country feel to the place. Service was wonderful as our server was friendly and attentive (he was on the spot with our refills, condiments, etc.). Food: (4/5) For this round, I tried out one of their new breakfast items - their Breakfast Burrito. I've been craving a good breakfast burrito for some time (my video feeds keep popping people reviewing their local burrito spots). This is a welcome addition to their menu line up. The build is pretty normal, but it's still a delicious item nonetheless. A warm tortilla tightly hugs a core of breakfast sausage, ham, fluffy eggs, and hash browns. It is accompanied with a cup of salsa and a side of your choice (I went for a bowl of fruit to give myself a more balanced feeling meal haha). What I really like is that it's the right portion size and it isn't overly greasy. (4.5/5) For my drink, I ordered their iced Mexican coffee ($5). It's a milder coffee with a fruitier note, which is lightly spiced by a cinnamon stick. No need for any sugar or cream. I enjoyed how smooth, light, and refreshing this coffee was. read more

Early Bird - Breakfast burrito - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

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First off, the food here is always top quality! This is my favorite brunch spot in the OC! Also, I love the fact that you can reserve your spot on the waiting list via Yelp! We started as we always do with the Mexican Coffee. My girlfriend and I went to Cabo, and we could not find Cafe de la Olla anywhere!! So glad they have it here. For our entrees, we got the 3 Eggs Any style, the chicken and waffles, El Guapo, and Moff Tarkin's Breakfast Sandwich. We were all very pleased with the meal. In the El Guapo, the chorizo was a bit overcooked, but still edible. The breakfast sandwich has a sausage patty and bacon underneath!! Sooooo freakin good. Oh, we also got the Churro Waffle for the table! This is probably the best waffle I have ever had! If your in the OC, and looking for a great brunch spot, make sure you stop by the Early Bird!! You will not regret it :) read more

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Love the coffee. I typically get cold crew coffee because of the acidity. Their coffee is so smooth with unlimited refill. The Benny Sampler is just delicious. Love the 3 flavors in this. read more

Extremely slow service and over priced food. This is my third time eating here and i wanted to give em another shot since the last two times, the foods were ok. I arrived at 4/03/25 8:45 am on a Thursday morning. There were 4 tables including mine with no food on their tables. Nobody greeted me and I sat down with a menu and waited for 10 Minutes. There were two guys working and they didn't even bother to make eye contacts with me. I got fed up and just left. read more

such a good spot! food is always fresh and doesn't taste greasy at all, makes you feel really good after! service is quick and friendly and it is a nice cozy spot to have a good meal. The dutch waffle is a must! I also enjoyed the Guapo omelet and the H.W. read more

The perfect formula for a good morning. Happy music, smiling employees, quality food and abundant coffee. I am so glad that we accidentally found this place. read more

Early Bird - Benedict sampler - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

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I came to Early Bird about five-ish years ago and loved it. We dined in, had the mimosa flight, coffee and full breakfasts. It was wonderful and I have fond memories of that visit. More recently, about a month ago, we wanted to treat ourselves and have a nice breakfast during Covid, so we looked online to see if Early Bird was open. Their website said they were to-go only, so we put in a phone order for pick up. We ordered the Duck Confit Hash and the Dutch Waffle. We arrived about five minutes before our order was supposed to be ready, so that it wouldn't be sitting, and our order along with many others were just sitting on a table inside the restaurant, not being kept warm under a heat lamp or anything... We also saw that they had a large amount of open patio seating and folks eating there. When we went to pay, we asked the cashier if we could sit at an open table, since our food was already sitting and there were literally 12 open tables outside. The man looked around and then left without answering, then seemed to frantically ask everyone who worked there and go to the back. When he went to the back, we wanted to just say never mind, we'll just go home, so our food isn't totally cold when we get to it, but we didn't want to be rude, so we waited for him to come back. I didn't realize the question would be that big of a deal. He came back and said it was fine and we could sit wherever, so we sat right next to the entrance. He asked if we wanted anything else, we said we were fine. He asked if we needed water and we both said yes. We were sitting waiting for about an hour. We watched about five different servers walk past us and no one brought water, no one asked if we needed anything, no one even looked in our direction, and we were sitting right next to the front door! I guess the servers knew there was no use even checking on us, since we already gave them a pretty good tip before we sat down. All of that aside, our food was not only cold AF when we opened it, but carelessly thrown into the containers. Everything was cold and the arugula was wilted. The fried egg on top of the duck confit hash was so forcefully thrown into the box that the yolk popped, got on the lid of the box, and sat for so long that it had solidified. This place is not cheap, so I was incredibly disappointed with the low quality of service and care that I was given that day. Total negative transformation from the experience I had five years ago. The food was okay, probably would have been good if they could keep it warm for take out orders. Absolutely awful service, awful takeout procedures, and disorganized protocol. read more

Early Bird - Duck Confit Hash and the Dutch Waffle. We arrived before our pick up time and it was sitting out. - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

My friends and I decided to eat here after church on a Sunday morning, so it was busy but we got seated quickly. Our waiter was very attentive, but once we ordered it took over 30 minutes for the food to come out. When it did come out, we were let down by the portion sizes and presentation. My friend ordered the Elvis pancake and she said it tasted and looked exactly how you would imagine based on the description: extremely skinny waffles with bacon, chocolate, and a sliver of banana. She was also disappointed by the portion size of the egg for the price. It really just was one small egg as stated on the menu, however we all agreed that $5 was too expensive for the portion, taste, and presentation. We paid $83 for the meal and were not impressed with the portion sizes, prices, or wait time. Having options for sides already in the entrees instead of being sold separately at expensive prices would give customer's their money's worth. read more

to be honest i dont know what the long waits are about for this restaurant went there for sunday breakfast. had to wait about 20 mins. for a table of 3. the tables outside had not been bussed and they never cleaned up the two tables full of soneones dishes for the whole time we waited for a table. turn off for me. the food was less than mid. wouldnt come back here. read more

My brothers first time here. He really liked it. Great food and Ana our server made the whole experience a very pleasant one. Traditional Benny for me and my bro got the biscuits and gravy, pancake and a side of bacon. read more

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We walked in 45 minutes before closing and the place was pretty empty. The place must have been busy. The service was good. The food was another matter. The meat is my dish was So Salty! Looks like a popular place but I would not return. read more

My breakfast at Early Bird was one of the most sophisticated ones I've had in a long time. They're located in a relatively upscale strip mall in a nice suburb. But the interior is like a luncheonette with lots of refinement. The service was straightforward and efficient. The eggs Benedict sampler was maybe the tastiest ever. I liked how each of the three had its own distinct flavor and preparation. The side of potatoes was nicely prepared, too. The coffee was pretty good, but I've had better. read more

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Love EB! I never go on that weekends because it's too busy. Weekdays, especially around 10-11am is the sweet spot - You can get seated right away! I am a creature of habit and order the same thing every single time - Mexican Coffee and 3 Eggs Any Style (Over Easy) with their homemade sausage patties, breakfast potatoes, and sourdough toast. It's so simple, but so good! I have tried bites of their other dishes, and everything is good. The servers are friendly, and they work hard to get your food out quickly. My husband and I have tried a few other local breakfast places in the area and have been disappointed. We'll say, should've gone to EB! read more

We were a party of 15 and the waiter up front did not hesitate to seat us. He accommodated to our group and was very generous along with the waitress. The food was delicious! Mexican coffee with a cinnamon stick that worked as a stir. The churro waffles were sooo good ! The green Chile chilaquiles were ok.. I guess it's because I like mine cheesy and with more avocado. read more

Such great food and service! Perfect spot for breakfast or brunch. Had the OG eggs Benedict and mimosa flight and so delicious. read more

Early Bird - Mimosa flight - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

So we were able to wait in line through Yelp. We got there at our seating time and the hostess told us to wait 10 min when we got there. We got 3 messages saying we would be next to be seated. And then we saw people getting sat before us. So my friend went to ask the hostess what was going on and then she immediately sat us. Eventually we got sat and the food was good. We ordered chilaquiles, churro waffles, and eggs Benedict. The green chilaquiles didn't have the best taste. But it might be preference if you prefer red or green. The churro waffles were actually extremely small. It was half the size of our regular plates so we were a bit surprised. The mimosas were all really good. And we really liked the blueberry mimosa. Overall it was a good experience. I feel bad for saying this but the hostess just seemed very bad at communication and not extremely friendly. She did seem really friendly on the phone. read more

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Food is ok but service is really slow and inconsistent. Their servers just stand in the kitchen area and chat even when it's busy. We won't be returning. read more

Went here for the mimosas and ended up getting the eggs Benedict which was amazing. The mimosa flight was great with mango, orange, and blueberry. The food was excellent and all three of us really enjoyed it, and especially the regular eggs Benedict and the Benedict sampler. Our server Anna was wonderful and super attentive. We would highly recommend Early Bird and will definitely be going back! read more

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