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    John's Place

    3.5 (339 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    No meat breakfast burrito 4.5/5
    Elizabeth P.

    Best burrito in town? Definitely a contender. Nice friendly and clean spot. We haven't been in years and finally came back now with two kiddos. The kids enjoyed sharing their bacon and eggs plate along with a side of sausages. We opted to share the breakfast burrito and it was surprisingly very good even though we didn't select a meat.

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    Brendan R.

    "Best breakfast burrito in town sign", so you know I had to try it... tried both the bacon and sausage one. For 13$ a burrito not bad value or size. Taste and quality was good, definitely a leg up from like farmer boys burritos in terms of quality and how it looked and the ingredients. Good amount of cheese and crispy hashbrowns and even distribution. Definitely a contender for best breakfast burrito locally. Phone ordering was easy for pickup and service friendly. Nice little cafe ambience diner that would be nice to eat in but we got it to go. Don't know what the negative reviews are about because my burritos were good!

    Breakfast Burrito Deluxe
    Melissa P.

    Service: servers were friendly and helpful. We have 2 young children and they offered to bring our drinks to our table since they saw us with our hands full. The waitress came by 2 times for coffee refills. The restaurant looks clean and inviting, a nice casual spot for dining. Breakfast burrito: was tasty, the filings had even proportions , I could taste some nice crispy hashbrowns in there, which I love! individual rating 4/5 Omelette - overcooked and dry, there was a piece of sliced cheese thrown on top (Kraft single?) nothing special , just ok. Reminded me of a fast food restaurant omelette. individual rating: 2/5 Kids meal: basic scrambled eggs were fine, bacon was crispy which my toddler loved, and pancake was also eaten. Individual rating 3/5 We may just return for the burritos, not sure about other items!

    Rosie K.

    This is the type of place that I break my diet for, once a year. I was ravenous after a long work day and this restaurant was right by my dermatologist's office. I had an hour to kill before my afternoon appointment and stopped in for lunch. The menu is standard diner fare- burgers, fries, breakfast options, and a couple of salads. I ordered one of the "John's specials" offerings, a super stuffed chicken burrito with green sauce, and half and half fries and onion rings. The food was delicious, hot and fresh, and flavorful. The meat was fresh, the veggies were crisp and juicy, the avocado was perfect. The fries and onion rings were crispy, hot and thick--- my favorite. Portions are big. I was full after a few bites and took everything home. The young man behind the counter was delightful, very polite and attentive. The decor was standard vinyl booths, plain tables, unadorned ambiance, but there is a charm to that. It was spotlessly clean, the young man who took my order was making sure all the tables were spotless, when he wasn't helping patrons, he was spraying down and wiping up tables. The restrooms were spotlessly clean, too-- the air smelled of disinfectant. Parking is plentiful and the air conditioner was powerful, a must for the insanely hot north OC days. I really enjoyed my lunch and would like to try the brunch options!

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    Diana L.

    Dont really write reviews much but I felt the need to write one today. Don't waste your money they are in fact not as good as they promote or maybe I just got a bad one based off the cook. I ordered a burrito specified that's what I wanted the girl rang me up for a breakfast sandwich. Once I saw that there was no 2$ discount for a burrito I asked her about it and she said that's only for the burritos ( that's what I ordered) for some reason she misunderstood, that's fine let's correct it. She corrected my order for the cook but still charged me the price for the sandwich. Which honestly I wasn't complaining about but let her know next time in the future it creates confusion seeing as I'm charged for the wrong item. She proceeded to tell me I ORDERED THE WRONG ITEM . Mind you that the order was not processed I had not paid for it when I caught the mistake. Why she didn't correct it blows my mind. Anywho she ends up yelling at me from the register telling me I I'm Wrong and blah blah I'm getting my drink so I tell her I'm done discussing it. I'm not gonna go back and forth with someone about FOOD! It is not that serious. Anywho she said something else about well you're the one blah blah. And now im writing a review. The burrito was not worth the argument but it is worth letting people know not to waste their money

    3 Eggs Breakfast
    Hailey J.

    casual diner with very old-style decorations. doesn't seem like much from first glance but the food itself was better than expected. would give 3.5 stars but no half stars, so i'm giving it 4 ~Food~ avocado burger: 9/10 very solid burger. the meat was nice and juicy and there was a lot of avocado. i'm a big fan of raw onion and they put a large amount of them so it was perfect for my taste sausage and 3 eggs breakfast: 6/10 the sausages were very mediocre but the hash browns were delicious. the eggs were also standard, nothing special ~Service: ok service, servers don't seem to care much about the quality of service ~Cost: $ very affordable ~Parking: plenty of plaza parking

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    Traditional American breakfast are my favorite. Service is excellent. I enjoy this restaurant for last 24 years

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    Over price, the food and service horrible.Beacon over cooked pancakes look like I got the end of a loaf

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    Best breakfast burritos, especially for the proce! Excellent portions and taste and very economical!

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    Griffin's

    Griffin's

    4.6
    (627 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Private events

    Excellent steak restaurant in downtown Brea. Been to a fair amount of steakhouses across the…read morecountry, and the ribeye here was surprisingly good. Highly recommend it. Also recommend the crispy brussels sprouts and meatballs, Service was very good. Would go back again. Parking is free across the street at the parking structure.

    I could have swore I wrote a review when we started going here last year, but I guess I never did…read more As we started exploring steak options in the OC, Griffin's came up so we decided to give it a try given the high rating and numerous reviews here on yelp. Yelp definitely did not let us down! So we've been to Griffins a handful of times over the last yearish and while their menu is petite and nearly unchanged, we still usually get the same things. The most recent visit, we ordered our usual: 20 oz ribeye medium rare, patatas bravas, and crispy brussel sprouts. For the ribeye, I will say this time around compared to the other times we've been here, it was quite lacking. The ribeye was less flavored than usual and I feel like we either got an like an older piece of ribeye or maybe a poor cut off the ribeye because it was quite chewy and a bit tough in some places and not really tender. It was cooked perfectly medium rare, but it was just too chewy and it was not it's usual. I hope this is just a one off thing and that the next time we come back it's the usual delicious and tender one piece of ribeye. The patatas bravas were delicious, crispy, well displayed, and in two different sauces (forgot the name lol) and very tasty. The other highlight is their crispy brussel sprouts. We try and order this at any restaurant; however, most do not do it as perfect as Griffins. It is super crispy, but not charred, very flavorful but not overpowering for a side dish/appetizer, and most importantly, it's not greased up like so many other places. The restaurant is located in that downtown Brea and has plenty of seating but always do reservations regardless. The environment is more dark, relaxing, and a great date spot. Parking is no issue as there is parking in the back (which I believe is valet) but there is a parking structure across the street. Pricing is as expected when compared to other restaurants of similar caliber. Griffins has a very large alcohol drink section, but the ladyfriend and I prefer our non alcohol drinks and I can never say no to Dr. Pepper. Aside from this off night ribeye we had, highly recommended if you are looking for a steak restaurant in this year. Their brussel sprouts will never let you down either!

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    Reunion Kitchen + Drink

    Reunion Kitchen + Drink

    4.4
    (561 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$
    Wheelchair accessible
    Kid friendly

    Amazing place I live the atmosphere Foods great drinks are…read moregood I have enjoyed the location in Anaheim hills beautiful look forward to going back

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was disappointing from start to finish. I gave…read moreReunion Kitchen 1 star across the board because the atmosphere, service, and food all fell well below expectations. The service was by far the worst part. We sat for over **20 minutes** without anyone coming to our table--not even to offer water. I eventually had to get up and ask someone to send a server over. What made it even more frustrating was watching other parties who arrived **15-20 minutes after us** receive water immediately and have their orders taken before anyone even acknowledged our table. After finally waiting another 10 minutes to receive our water, we had to track down our server again just to place our food order because no one returned to check on us. By that point, we had been sitting long enough and were more than ready to order. To make matters worse, we ordered an appetizer of coconut shrimp about five minutes after placing our entrée order, but it never arrived. After we had already finished our meals, we asked to cancel it, only to be told that our server had never entered the order in the first place. Unfortunately, the food didn't make up for the poor service. It lacked flavor and was very underwhelming. This experience was frustrating enough that I cannot recommend Reunion Kitchen. I initially wanted to believe this was simply an off day or an inexperienced server, but after hearing from two other people I know who described nearly identical experiences, it seems this may be a recurring issue. One thing that left me especially uncomfortable was seeing guests who arrived well after us receive prompt attention while our table was repeatedly overlooked. I can't say why that happened, but it certainly made us question whether we were being treated differently. I sincerely hope the restaurant looks into its service standards and ensures every guest is treated with the same level of respect and attention.

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    Die Bierstube Restaurant

    Die Bierstube Restaurant

    4.6
    (67 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Passed by this place and decided to give it a try. What a unique German restaurant right in Brea…read more It instantly reminded me of the Hofbräuhaus in Vegas with its friendly and welcoming food hall. I'm not super familiar with German cuisine, but everything felt authentic and traditional. I ordered their popular Ruben sandwich, served hot with corned beef, sauerkraut, and a Russian dressing on rye bread. It was delicious and packed with meat and flavor. The fries that came along with it were so crispy and tasty. I also tried the breaded veal cutlet, which is a German specialty. Both dishes were very good and hearty. They also have a great beer selection on draft. I went with the Spaten Pilsner, which paired perfectly with the meal. I love that each of their beers is served in its own branded glass. It was just super filling, I wasn't able to finish everything. Overall, a great experience and definitely a spot I'd come back to and try their various specialties (like their sausages) !

    This restaurant is incredible. Great service, great variety, great food! I was delightfully pleased…read morewith the quality of the potato salad, apple fritters, and veggie brauts. Additionally, they have a variety of programs/events, such as a hiking cub, german classes, live music, and more. How awesome is that! Hoping to come back soon! Thank you to our wonderfully kind waiter, Xavier!

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    Finney's Crafthouse

    Finney's Crafthouse

    3.8
    (293 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Came here on a Saturday to watch some football and Finney's hit the mark. Plenty of TVs, so we…read morecould actually see the game from our table, and the atmosphere had a good energy without being a rowdy sports bar. Nice mix of people, families early on, more of a lively crowd as the night went. We did a bunch of shared plates this time instead of burgers. The steak taquitos and the chicken wings were both solid, and the fries disappeared fast. Beer selection is legit too, good rotating drafts and the staff had no problem giving recommendations when we couldn't decide. Parking in Downtown Brea can be a little bit of a hunt on weekends, but it's worth it. Easy to walk to shops or a movie after. We stayed way longer than planned, which usually tells me a place is doing something right. Will be back.

    My experience was underwhelming…read more The inside decor was fun and the restaurant is big, Plenty of seating throughout, combination of tables, booths and at the bar. Definitely a place you can come watch sports or hang out with big groups. My husband and I came in on a weekday, a little before 8 for dinner. There were probably 5-7 parties throughout the restaurant and 2 people at the bar. No host at the front. Servers working at bar and a server walking around. No acknowledgment from staff or even a glance our direction. We decided to wait a few more minutes, if no one helps us we will leave. A few minutes later, a server quickly walks from the back. He grabs menus and takes us to a table. I liked that the booth was huge for just the 2 of us. I didn't like that the restaurant was pretty empty and we were seated by the bathroom and in front of the kitchen. Our server was Bryce and he was nice. We ordered: Steak fajitas - read a lot of reviews about this and it was just okay. I'm not sure what I was expecting. It's definitely a serving for 1. The steak was tough, but the veggies had flavor and cooked perfectly. The tortilla was also good. I ended up eating the veggies with the tortilla without the steak. It comes with small ramekins of sour cream, guacamole & the black bean salsa - which was more like a purée. Deviled eggs - so, I love deviled eggs. If it's on the menu at any restaurant, I always order them. These were very runny. The flavor was good, but the texture of the yolk was like baby food. I wouldn't order again. Grilled cheese & soup - this was good. Very cheesy. I thought the glasses for the drinks were cute. I drank about 1/2 my coke and noticed the glass was dirty with specs of food, both inside the glass and outside. My cloth napkin also had stains. We are local, so if our friends wanted to come back, we might try it again, but this would not be my first choice.

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    The Refinery

    The Refinery

    4.7
    (78 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    The food was good quality and the price was fair. The staff at Embassy Brea is always spot onread more

    I waited 40 minutes for my food, and I had ordered a burger which you would think would not be hard…read moreto make. For some reason the refinery spend their 40 minutes cooking the hell out of my burger, and they could even put the tooth pick in the middle of my burger, like is it that hard to stab my burger in the middle. I honestly don't know how The Refinery inside the Hilton in Brea manages to stay open. This was easily one of the worst dining experiences I've had in a long time. First off, the place looks nice when you walk in, but that's where the positives end. The service was painfully slow -- not the "busy restaurant" kind of slow, but the "did anyone remember we're here?" kind. We waited forever just to get water, and it somehow took even longer for the food. Then the food actually showed up... and wow. Bland, overpriced, and somehow still cold. It tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp since last week. For a restaurant attached to a Hilton, I expected at least basic quality, but this felt like cafeteria food with steakhouse prices. To make things worse, the staff acted like helping customers was a huge inconvenience. No check-ins, no refills, no effort. Just vibes of "please eat and leave." Between the slow service, disappointing food, and ridiculous prices, this place feels like a tourist trap hiding in a hotel lobby. Save your money and eat literally anywhere else in Brea. Even a gas station snack run would be a better experience.

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    Ruby Red's BBQ

    Ruby Red's BBQ

    4.4
    (1.2k reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    Walking in was an experience because it wasn't at all what we expected. At first glance, it feels…read moremore like a cafeteria-style setup, so we weren't sure if it was self-service or a traditional restaurant. The host immediately greeted us with a warm smile, explained that it was a full-service restaurant, and made us feel welcome right away. We were seated almost immediately, which was a great start to our visit. The food definitely lived up to the service. I ordered the chicken plate since I don't eat mammals, and it was flavorful, juicy, and cooked perfectly. My partner ordered the large beef rib. At first, he was surprised because the meat was served off the bone instead of on it, but after the first bite, that didn't matter anymore. The flavor was rich, the meat was incredibly tender, and it quickly became one of the highlights of the meal. One thing you shouldn't skip is trying the different BBQ sauces. They offer three varieties, and each brings something different to the table. My personal favorite was the original it complemented everything perfectly. If you're looking for delicious BBQ with genuinely welcoming service, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. We'll definitely be back.

    Ruby Red's BBQ in La Habra is definitely an experience. The Western/saloon décor is awesome --…read morechandeliers, old-school decorations, the bar... there's something to look at everywhere. You can tell a lot of thought went into making this place different. The BBQ itself, per usual, was fairly dry. The flavor is there, but I'd love to see the meats come out a little more tender and juicy. The SIDES though!!! BOMB. The corn and bean combo was easily my favorite. And then came the fresh-baked cookies... way better than Crumbl. I said what I said. I also really liked seeing the note from the owners, Steve and Tammy. They explain that they smoke their meats for 16 hours, make their sides, sauces and desserts from scratch, and don't use preservatives, additives, fillers or nitrites. Steve even puts his own number there and asks customers to reach out with suggestions. Whether everything comes out perfect or not, you have to respect owners willing to put their name and number right there and actually ask for feedback. And shoutout to the bartender! I forgot his name, but he usually works the late afternoon/night shift. That dude is awesome. Friendly, attentive and makes you want to hang around for another beer. Then there's Connie. She's apparently a regular. If you see her, you have two options: avoid eye contact... or clear your schedule. If you love conversation, you just found your new best friend. Overall: awesome atmosphere, bomb sides, ridiculous cookies, great bartender, and owners who clearly care about what they're building. Just get that BBQ a little juicier and we're in business!

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    Frisco's Carhops

    Frisco's Carhops

    3.9
    (1.9k reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    We keep coming back here, and honestly, that's probably the best review I can give. At first it was…read morebecause of the drive-thru convenience, but now it's because we know exactly what we're going to get good food every time. One of my favorite things is that they make their own sodas. It's a fun little touch that makes the place feel different from your typical burger spot. If you decide to eat inside, the whole restaurant has a cool retro vibe, and even the servers stay in character with the theme. It makes the experience feel a little more special than just grabbing a quick meal. If you're there in the morning, do yourself a favor and order a breakfast burrito. Pair it with their salsa and it's honestly one of my favorite breakfasts around. We've also had their burgers and sandwiches several times, and they've never disappointed. It really just depends on what you're craving that day. Some places are fun the first time. This is one of those places that's just as good on the fifth visit as it was on the first, and that's why we keep coming back.

    Food was good. Restaurant was empty in a Sunday afternoon…read more Lots of tables. But all funky/dirty looking. And the Bathrooms were a big turn off. And because of that, no true desire to return. Poopy toilets are just not appeasing for returning customers. I mean it was empty. Someone could take care of ensuring tables and toilets are clean.

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