We discovered sea beans here, total game changer. Loved them so much that the next time we came…read moreback, we straight-up ordered a side just so we could pour them all over our food. Zero regrets. The Plot's vegan brunch is everything I want in a weekend meal: fresh, flavorful, and satisfying without that post-brunch food coma. I leave feeling amazing, not weighed down, and somehow they pull it off without sacrificing an ounce of flavor. Everything tastes like it was made with actual care (and a little bit of magic). It's honestly one of my favorite brunch spots in Orange County. If you're someone who loves food that's both delicious and good for you, this place will hit every mark. ----------------- :( just saw they're permanently closed, so sad

I've been here at least 10 times now since they've opened this location a couple years ago, and I…read morehave never been disappointed!! I loveeee the Oceanside location so I was so happy when this location opened! Every dish is so extraordinary with so much thought put into every aspect of the plate. They use such amazing fresh ingredients & flavors that I never knew would pair well together. I've always had such great service no matter who it is working! Everyone is so kind and welcoming and makes the experience that much better. I also really like the location of this one. The Camp is such a cool spot, and it's interesting that the restaurant is shaped as a circle. The patio seating is so cute and cozy, I love the table with the fire pit on it. It's also dog friendly!! Please go and support! I love this restaurant and want to see it flourish

Cinco de Mayo falling on Taco Tuesday felt like the perfect excuse to finally check out Vegan by El…read moreZamorano, and it did not disappoint. I ordered the hard shell potato tacos (buy one, get one free!) along with the asada nachos, and everything came out to under $30, which is a great deal for fully vegan comfort food. The place was pretty busy today, so service was adequate but understandably a bit stretched. I'm curious to come back on a more typical day to see how the experience compares. That said, the food definitely made an impression, the flavors were on point, and the salsa was easily a 10/10. Overall, a solid spot for affordable vegan Mexican food, especially if you catch their specials. Looking forward to giving it another try soon.

Came here excited for a casual vegan Mexican meal. I liked the self check out screen. Quick and…read moreeasy to use with lots of menu options. Food came out quickly which was nice. Plenty of outdoor seating with cute table and wall decor. A couple tables inside for seating. My California asada burrito was good. Got to say though, the asada was thinly sliced and tough and the fries dominated the experience. Overall I was left underwhelmed. I did have a bite of the asada crunch someone else ordered that was better so maybe I should have gotten the plain asada burrito instead. I may give it another shot with better luck.

Support vegan restaurants!…read more I decided to come back and try the food again. My favorites are the warm cauliflower salad and purple taquitos, and my partner enjoys their jackfruit salad

Some people have a preconceived distaste for vegan/vegetarian food... admittedly myself included…read more(at times). Shame one me. The food here is amazing. The flavors of my Warm Cauliflower Salad - phenomenal. Roasted cauliflower has yet to fail me anywhere and my salad was so fresh and SAVORY. It was also huge so I took leftovers. Surprisingly still a delicious salad the next day. Tofu, arugula, lots of nuts and chili oil, pickled peppers, roasted cauliflower... yum. Grilled Mushroom Taco - I had higher expectations for but it was OK. My friends got the Taquitos... amazing as well. I will be ordering that next time! All the dishes are surprisingly very filling. I've heard about this place often and now I understand why. Portions are generous and the ambiance of every business at the Lab is charming. They servers gave us cookies and scones on the house as we were dining here the end of the night which was so sweet! 10/10.

First time at Lemon & Thyme and it was a great experience overall. The ambiance was calm and quiet…read moreenough for our group to comfortably talk throughout dinner. The food was excellent, but our server Gabriel really made the night. He was attentive, funny, and gave great recommendations while answering all of our questions. We started with the prime beef tartare, shrimp ceviche and roasted cauliflower. All three were delicious. For entrees, we ordered the grilled octopus al pastor, short rib ravioli, branzino, and the 24 oz ribeye. Every dish was flavorful and well executed. The ribeye with mashed potatoes and mushrooms was cooked perfectly, but the standout for me was the short rib ravioli. I had heard of it before but never tried it until this visit. The pasta to filling ratio was spot on and every bite was excellent. For dessert, we ordered the espresso crème brûlée, which was rich, creamy, and well balanced. Gabriel also surprised us with a baklava cheesecake on the house, and our group could not stop talking about it. Combining baklava and cheesecake was a game changer. Definitely a place I would come back to.

Absolutely loved Lemon & Thyme! My boyfriend and I live right across the street and have been…read moredriving by this place for months, so we're so happy we finally came in. The service was 10/10. Our waiter was incredibly attentive, warm, and genuinely enthusiastic about the food. He gave us the best recommendations, and everything he suggested was amazing. The meal itself was incredible. The shrimp saganaki was my favorite, and my boyfriend loved the short rib ravioli. You can tell everything is made with love it has that true mom and pop restaurant feel that's so hard to find. The chef came out at the end and we had such a great conversation. We'll definitely be back!

Another great Vibe location!…read more Love this place, fabulous food for anyone gluten or dairy free. Delicious dessert, indulging brunch, filling lunches, and friendly staff. One of my favorite restaurants! Great for relaxing and catching up with friends.

This one hurts to write…read more I love supporting vegan restaurants where I can order anything without worrying about the ingredients. Even though this place is pricey I happily supported it because it stood for something. Now that it's no longer vegan, it feels like a completely different place. Seeing venison, eggs, and raw dairy on the menu was honestly jarring. That shift isn't small, it changes the entire atmosphere and comfort level for me. Cross-contact becomes a concern, and I no longer feel at ease dining here. The branding around these new additions being described as "ethical" is the most frustrating part. They try to explain how their meet and eggs can be "ethical" but they don't even bother to try to explain how their raw dairy is "ethical." Probably because is no logical argument. Their pride and excitement about these "ethical" addictions feels entirely disconnected from the community that originally supported this space. I'm genuinely disappointed.

Ordered for takeout and it was soooo incredible. Will definitely have to dine in next time. The…read moreflavors are insane and the textures of everything taste hearty and meaty. I'm not vegan but enjoy eating vegan food when it's done well. And this place does it well. Really nice portions and very cute and clean interior vibe of the restaurant. I love that they have so many desserts and even home made chili oil. I am excited to keep coming back! The garlic stake strips were my favorite - amazing garlicky flavor and I will be asking and adding more spice next time! But the flavor was great and super filling. Pho broth is also so wonderful. Love the gluten free options too.

I was honestly a bit disappointed this time. I ordered the curry, pho, and bun rieu, and all three…read morewere really bland, almost like plain water, with barely any flavor or seasoning. It didn't feel like how it used to be, which made me a little sad since I really want to support local spots like this. The restaurant itself is very pretty and has a warm, cozy vibe. I just hope they can bring back the richer flavors they had before so people would want to come back again.

THIS REVIEW IS "ONLY" FOR THE "LEMON OLIVE" CUPCAKE…read more.. Today is my birthday and my friend stopped by before work to bring me some goodies for my birthday. She knows I love sweets and do a lot of baking myself, however, I HAVE NEVER TASTED A CUPCAKE THIS DELICIOUS........EVER!! It's truly moist, "flakey" if you could call a cupcake flakey at all, has nooks and crannies as I broke it in half (thinking I'd only eat half and save half for later)... and honestly, lemon is NOT my favorite of anything if I had to pick. So for this baker saying this lemon olive cupcake is the VERY BEST cupcake OF ALL CUPCAKES that I've ever tasted, is saying A LOT. I'm totally a cake person, so the slight glaze on it is more than enough for me! She also bought me a carrot cake cupcake. It's good, but not above and beyond to make a name in this review. There are plenty of carrot cake recipes and this one is a 7 on a scale of 1-10, IMO. ... but the lemon rates 38 on a scale of 1-10. LOL

This place is always packed with a long line for ordering. The food is organic, healthy, and…read moredelicious! I usually get whatever salad I'm in the mood for and then add the protein. Their sides are amazing, especially the vegan Mac and cheese and their quinoa with yogurt. This time I ordered the Brussels and Kale salad with Chicken. I am upset I forgot to ask for extra dressing because I'm a saucy girl. Their little dressing container is not enough for the large Togo bowl. Luckily the grapefruit and grapes added flavor to it.

Amazing service. Laz was great and the environment and food was really good. highly recommend the…read moreSalmon!

Laz gave us amazing service! Food was fantastic and the vibes inside were really refreshing.read more

This place is amazing!! Nicely decorated, outspoken about the why behind being vegan and the…read moreservice is too notch. The menu had some great selections and the food was great!

Ive only tried one sandwhich (Divine Love) FOUR times. That's how good it is…read more Im NOT a vegetarian but this is SO good. I do have to say there was one time the samdwhich was underseasoned and had sharp dried twigs from the yellow peppers. Usually when I go there its a guy making the sandwhich but there was a girl making it this one time and the sandwhich wasnt as good... the dried twigs made my husband's gum bleed.

The coffee the food the place. All of it was soooo good. The seating wouldn't be comfortable for…read morelong period of time but plenty of space to work and outlets as well. Everyone is really nice too. One of the top coffee places in Costa Mesa

I know everyone talks about the coffee at Work in Progress, but honestly I'm here for the breakfast…read moreburrito. This thing is unreal. Easily one of the best breakfast burritos I've had in Orange County. The balance of flavors is perfect, the ingredients taste super fresh, and somehow every bite still has a little bit of everything in it. What really takes it over the top are the sauces and the pickled onions on the side. Absolute *chef's kiss*...The sauces add so much flavor without overpowering the burrito itself. I also appreciated that it didn't feel overly greasy or heavy the way breakfast burritos sometimes do. The space definitely gets crowded, especially on weekends, and finding a seat can take some patience. But honestly, grabbing a coffee and one of these burritos and hanging out for a bit is completely worth it. This is officially one of my go to breakfast spots in Costa Mesa.