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    Herb & Ranch

    4.3 (115 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Cute decor!
    Julie M.

    Bright, beautiful "food hall", open for breakfast and lunch. Casual with an upscale feel. We arrived toward the end of lunch service. It was hard to choose from all the different stations - each had a different theme and looked tasty. There were "farmhouse" entrees, sandwiches/paninis, plant based grains, bowls and salads, also Asian and Mexican themed. The staff were pleasant and helpful. We ordered soup and sandwiches to share, and also a couple of lunch entrées. Preparation was fairly quick and we took our trays to the table to enjoy. Everything tasted fresh and nicely seasoned. The tomato basil soup was a favorite, as was the brisket panini - rich and satisfying. The turkey sandwich was just okay. The salmon and chicken were moist and delicious, and the sides and were very good, especially the smashed potatoes! The breakfast menu also looked good; they were still offering grab and go items, so I took a blueberry muffin to go!

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    Adeeva M.

    This cafe is such a beautiful hidden gem near UC Irvine. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and ample parking. I had a morning meeting here and tried their Brown Sugga latte with almond milk. I loved it! It wasn't overwhelmingly sweet but the brown sugar still came through. They also serve food, like sandwiches, salads, etc. I will have to stop by for lunch one day to give it a try!

    Tuna, cauliflower with verde sauce, farro salad
    Lov E.

    I love Herb and Ranch. Food is consistently delicious, drinks are good and the staff is so friendly! They added a self-service ordering kiosk so you can bypass the lines - this is so helpful when it gets crowded at lunch time!

    Ritu R.

    Delayed review, came here for restaurant week. The ambiance is gorgeous! It's confusing but you need to order at yhe first counter. I took one star off because the food was small sized, I expected a larger portion. Customer Service is awesome!

    Johnny N.

    Typically, if I think Irvine Company-adjacent lunch spot inside an office park, I'd imagine the worst, bland food ever in existence. But Herb & Ranch is so much different. It's located within the UCI Research Park in one of the buildings. There's plenty of parking, and might I saw, even too much? Inside is a smaller space with a couple different stations, including poké, sandwiches, coffee, hot foods, and a bowl section. Think of it like a mini food hall. I went with a bowl, and chose a miso chicken bowl, that comes with greens + quinoa, and toppings like crispy wontons and oranges. It was a perfectly crafted bowl, and I even added Brussels sprouts. The chicken tasted great, and the portions were amazing. The price wasn't too bad either, totaling about $15. The service was excellent, and everyone was super friendly and helpful. My only feedback is for them to open at later hours, and even during the weekend.

    Sharona M.

    I can't speak on the food itself since I haven't tried it yet, but the cookies are SO good. I came by with my cousin because she claimed they had the best cookies in Irvine. I was surely not dissapointed. I tried a Ferrero Rocher cookie, and honestly that was my favorite. I also tried the chocolate chip cookie, this too was pretty epic. It's the sea salt for me. Also, look at that cookie pull on the chocolate chip cookie. OMG!!! Amazing. Their cookies are epic. My cousin's friend Tyler helped us pick our cookies out and provided excellent customer service. I would certainly be back.

    Beet around the bush
    Matt M.

    Got takeout from here for lunch and it was pretty good! I ordered the Beet Around The Bush which comes with roasted beets, cherry tomato, fried goat cheese, and pistachio vinaigrette on top of a brown rice/quinoa mix. Besides the goat cheese (way too sour for me, but it's goat cheese!), everything was delicious. The pistachio vinaigrette added a much needed brightness to the dish, and everything else harmonized nicely. Great textures all the way through with the smoothness of the beets, crunchiness of the greens, and graininess from the rice/quinoa. I like how the packaging is also mostly compostable as well!

    Food Hall style with different entree choices at each station.
    Dean W.

    Interesting concept that makes for a great place to grab breakfast or lunch (not dinner cuz they close at 3pm!) nestled in UCI's University Research Park. There's plenty of Herb & Ranch designated parking spots in front of the restaurant - but you can pretty much park in any unmarked space if those spots are filled. It's sorta like an open food hall - something for everyone at each of the different food stations. There are options such as sandwiches, short rib, chicken, various types of coffee/espresso, and my favorite station - Mahalo - which offers poke bowls. Well, for the time being with all food served in to-go containers, poke plates. You grab whatever meal you want from one of the many made-to-order food stations, and pay at the checkout station. I've gone here twice now, and have always gotten the salmon poke plate - which comes with mac salad, steamed rice, kimchi, seaweed salad, edamame, and of course - the salmon poke (or your choice of protein). Prices range from $14 to $17 for most items. There is a selection of soft drinks to mineral water to juices when you pay. I haven't made it here for breakfast yet - I hear they make a killer burrito - good choice for lunch and plenty of seating inside and outside the restaurant.

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    Salmon poke very best I've ever had. So was the iced tea. And the service is top notch. Definitely love this spot!!!

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    Hidden gem close to UCI. Would go back any day! Food was amazing. Casual but comfortable ambiance.

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