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Earlybird Breakfast Burritos

4.1 (134 reviews)
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Steven W.

Parking can be hard to find but have perseverance and patience. Staff are friendly and helpful, they recommended the firebird burrito which has chicken tenders, egg yolk, sauce and tater tots but we bit into it and continued to bite into the burrito but there was no chicken tenders in it. So we ordered a carne asada burrito to really get the full taste and overall not bad and sizes are reasonable.

Bacon breakfast burrito with salsa on the side
Rose B.

Grabbed the bacon breakfast burrito to go from Earlybird, with salsa on the side, and it hit the spot. What I loved most is that every bite has a bit of everything in it, so you're never stuck with a mouthful of just tortilla or just egg. The tortilla crisps inside were my favorite part, adding a great crunch that sets this burrito apart. Getting the salsa on the side also meant nothing got soggy on the way out. The location is a big part of the charm. It's tucked into The Lab in Costa Mesa, which is such a fun place to wander around. The shop itself is small but has both indoor and outdoor seating, and it was packed when I stopped by, which is always a good sign. The person who helped me was super friendly and made the whole experience quick and easy. I'll definitely be back, and next time I might stick around and eat there.

Bacon Bird
Carolina R.

Earlybird has been on my list since they opened so I'm glad we finally got to check them out this weekend! We got there around 11ish and there was no line, it was packed but mostly from people picking up orders (which now we know we can just order online and pick up). We knew we wanted to try their bacon bird but when we got to the register the sando looked good and their Korean inspired burrito (we want to come back to try those 2). We ended up spilling the bacon bird and it was perfect. While we waited we grabbed coffee from the nearby coffee shop and by the time we came back we were able to grab a seat outside. The burrito itself had good flavor. I liked how evenly distributed everything was. The sauces were also good, with lots of flavor. The sauce in the burrito itself was a bit spicy for me so I would say no sauce next time. We are fans of Earlybird and want to come back! Also the service was great!

Bacon Bird Burrito
Lucas B.

Grabbed a Bacon Bird and a Nook Coffee (nearby) and enjoyed a hearty breakfast! The burrito was filling and flavorful, just a tad oily after sitting in a to-go bag for about 10 minutes. I dabbed it off and devoured it! Can't wait to work my way through their menu. Overall delicious, the environment is fun, and staff is nice!

Jay W.

This place is truly a gem. It's. Abut steep on the price but it's so worth it. All orders are made fresh so it might be a bit of a wait. The burrito is so fat that I was able to save some for lunch. This is a fast pace ambiance. The service is great too. Everything about the food is amazing. I had the chorizo and steak burritos because I'm a big back and this big back definitely ate it all and went into a coma.

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Chase K.

I will start with the good, the burrito is delicious it has gooey American cheese crispy tots and the meat is good, all together make a good breakfast burrito. I got the sausage burrito and strange to have chips in it as the tots have enough crunch but that's ok. The burrito was also not very big it wasn't small but i saw a sign saying something about a 1lb burrito. Maybe that's a challenge! The price is exceptional $13 for a burrito was amazing so that's a great positive. The bad. It's at the anti lab and parking is always the worst. We walked up with no one in line and ordered the single burrito, the wait we were told was 20 minutes which was crazy as there was no one there. It ended up taking over 30 minutes for a breakfast burrito. They had an influx of online orders. I wish places would prioritize the people who actually visit the store. Next time I would call ahead and pick up. The other negative which may not be so bad is we saw the US foods delivery guy dropping all the food, there's lots of controversy over us foods so take it or leave it. I will be back as I am interested in the Korean inspired burrito but man call ahead!

Chorizo Campeón
Joyce D.

Came here on a Saturday morning around 10am with my sister and her family, and it definitely hit the spot! I ordered the Bacon Bird (3 eggs, tater tots, crispy tortilla strips, American cheese, brown sugar bacon, salsa roja, and guacamole), and every bite was delicious. If you're a fan of breakfast burritos, this place delivers. The burrito was tightly wrapped, packed with flavor, and had a great balance of savory goodness with a subtle sweetness from the brown sugar bacon. The tater tots added a nice texture, and the guacamole helped bring everything together. The real surprise was the salsa bar as both the red and green salsas were fantastic, with just the right amount of spice and the perfect complement to the burrito. The restaurant itself is small and cute, and the staff were super friendly. Seating can be limited, but there are plenty of places to sit around the Anti-Mall and nearby outdoor areas. It seemed like many people were grabbing their food to go, which makes sense given how quickly the line moved. Everyone in our group enjoyed their burritos, and we left with very happy, full bellies. I'd definitely come back the next time I'm craving a satisfying breakfast burrito!

Spiced Soyrizo
Tina L.

First time here and decided to try the Spiced Soy Chorizo - crispy hash browns and the spice is definitely present. I would have loved more guac and eggs but they gave a good amount of the soy chorizo which was on the saltier side for me. Still an ok burrito for the price and I recommend pairing this with the salsa verde - which helped cool the heat for me and added more flavor. It's located at Anti-Lab Mall, so conveniently you can explore around the area and to the Camp after or even take your burrito in the outdoor seating.

Bacon Bird
Emily M.

Exactly what I wanted/needed! Was craving a perfect breakfast burrito and I found it. The bacon bird burrito was delicious and didn't fall apart at all. It was a really tasty burrito, we left no crumbs!!!

Samantha P.

I have high expectations for breakfast burritos so I was hesitant to try this new spot but I am so glad I did! Located in The Lab, tucked away in the back is where you'll find Earlybird. The parking situation at The Lab can be tricky but if you come early morning you'll have better luck. The space itself is small, not a lot of seating inside, however The Lab has plenty of spots to set up if you want to eat here. So many items on the menu caught my eye but ultimately I went with the K-Town burrito since that is a pretty unique one. Absolutely delicious and fairly hefty. My first bite had a burst of egg yolk which is the best way to start off in my book. The beef, tater tots, aioli, and everything else mesh together so well and I would get this burrito again! My only critique would be the uneven spread of ingredients. While it was tasty it wasn't until almost halfway through that I started getting the kimchi, tots, and aioli. Despite that this was still a clear 5/5! Can't wait to come back

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Vivian C.

I'm giving this place 4 stars. The burrito was good, just not the best breakfast burrito I've had in Costa Mesa. The main thing for me was the spice. The salsa was really spicy and it kind of caught me off guard. On an empty stomach it was a lot and at one point I wasn't even sure I could keep eating it. I do wish there was a heads up about how spicy it was because I probably would have gotten it on the side or taken it out. I still ended up finishing it though lol. The burrito itself was really big, definitely enough to share. My partner and I split one and we were both full, so portion wise it was solid. It was about $16 plus tip, which felt a little pricey for what it was, but not terrible. The spot itself is really cute and had a good amount of people even on a weekday. The staff was friendly and the girl helping us knew the menu well and pointed out the popular options which I appreciated. I would come back and try something else next time, probably without the salsa lol

Brian K.

I'm so glad we discovered this spot. I had heard about their huge burritos, and they definitely live up to the reputation. I was really surprised by the weight when I picked up our bag. I personally preferred the Firebird over the carne asada, but we were both pleasantly surprised by their flavorful salsas. Every burrito comes with tater tots, which seems to be the trend these days, and I'm all for it. The restaurant was fairly empty near closing on a Saturday, so ordering was quick and easy. Seating is limited both indoors and outdoors, so grabbing food to go might be your best bet. And a heads-up for any old schoolers: this place is cashless. We had to try the classic carne asada especially since we heard it was a favorite, and also grabbed the Firebird because it looked too good to pass up. I'm loving the tater tots trend, and Earlybird takes it up a notch by using over-easy eggs in the Firebird. On top of that, the fried chicken adds an extra layer of crunch that really brings everything together. This was easily my favorite. Unfortunately, the carne asada didn't quite hit the same. The marinade was underwhelming and overall the burrito felt a bit unbalanced. This might be the only time I've ever wanted less guacamole. The salsas were an absolute hit with us. They had a surprising tanginess that worked really well. And the red sauce wasn't very spicy, so we found ourselves piling it on. Overall, it was a bit hit-or-miss, but the burritos are undeniably hearty, creative, and filling. I appreciate the unique flavor combos, and I'd definitely come back to try more, especially the K-Town Sunrise.

Desiree P.

Well HELLO sunshine, love walking up for breakfast and there's no line. It was a weekday, so expect a line on the weekends. Wanted to begin my journey with keeping it classic and traditional so I ordered a bacon bird and an eggy n' cheesy. I picked up some hot sauce for my friend. It looked too good to leave behind. The eggy n' cheesy simple and great if you aren't in the mood for meat. The bacon bird...YUM! The bacon is so yummy. I may need extra bacon next round. Here's my heads up...there isn't a lot of seating so plan to pickup and go or find somewhere around The Lab to sit. And because it's The Lab you know parking isn't always your friend. I also heard there's a good coffee shop nearby, so grab a coffee and pop a squat and enjoy your breakfast.

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