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    LJ’s Lil’ Cafe

    4.5 (568 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Spicy OG burrito
    Shirley H.

    Wow this burrito was something special! I was having a serious craving for a breakfast burrito and LJ's delivered. They're located in a shack outside Home Depot. Lots of parking available. I ordered online since I heard the wait could be long and was quoted 20 minutes on a weekday morning. The OG breakfast burrito was massive! Yes, at $16, the price is quite steep. But I only ate half in the morning and have the rest for leftovers. Loved the crunch of the tator tots and the gooey cheese. It contained a good ratio of eggs and sausage as well. I tried the cilantro crema sauce and it tasted fresh and creamy. Will definitely be back next time!

    Jann B.

    Visited on a Saturday. Parking was easy, cashier was nice. Got an order to-go and had to wait a bit for it to come out. The burrito was delicious!

    Tyler H.

    Stopped by this spot next to Home Depot called LJ's Lil Cafe! The place is pretty small but super easy to find inside the Home Depot parking lot. I got The OG Breakfast Burrito and it was delicious and filling. I got the creamy cilantro as the sauce and it definitely enhanced the flavors. Highly recommend!

    Mild salsa is fresh
    Genie L.

    I've heard about this breakfast burrito for years. I finally decided to treat myself, and it was worth every bite! Located in front of Home Depot with a few tables in case you wanna eat there. Best breakfast burrito I've had in a long time. And the service was top notch. All staff is so incredibly friendly. My kinda establishment! The OG burrito is stuffed, and I mean stuffed with tater tots, Portuguese sausage, bacon, cheese, egg, LJ's sauce (mayo-based sauce) and it's insanely delicious. All the flavors and textures blend so well together. The veggie burrito, which I got without bell peppers, added bacon was also really good. Never thought of adding grilled onions in a breakfast burrito, and now it's gonna be the only way to breakfast burrito, SO good! There's a variety of salsas to choose from, the mild red salsa is very fresh and flavorful. The cilantro creama is creamy and delicious. These burritos are huge, y'all. It probably weighs 3 lbs each, so definitely come hungry. They also have a lunch menu with hot dogs and burgers, served after 11:30am. I'm definitely a fan of LJs and will be back for sure.

    The place
    Bryan C.

    I came here to try the OG burrito, and it was seriously fire. Super flavorful and definitely lived up to the hype. If you go, make sure to get the creamy cilantro sauce it takes everything to another level. The setup is pretty low-key since it's more of a kiosk in front of Home Depot, but honestly it doesn't take away from the experience at all. The vibe is still chill, and the food speaks for itself. Service is pretty standard you order, pay, and they call your name when it's ready. It can get busy since the place is really popular, so I'd recommend going early if you want to make sure you get the burrito. Last time I went, the hours were around 7 AM to 1 PM, but that could've changed. Overall, a must-try spot if you're in the area especially for the OG burrito.

    LJ's Sammy w/ bacon
    Carrie W.

    This is such an interesting find on Yelp! I definitely went to this Home Depot a couple of times not knowing that there was a breakfast burrito place right in front of it. We got the Spicy OG burrito and the LJ's Sammy. They both come with your choice of sauce. Unlike other places, they did not skimp out on sauce and it definitely lasted until the last bite of burrito. The LJ's Sammy was a decent breakfast sandwich. The LJ's sauce was definitely the star of the show. I wish the sandwich was a bit bigger though. The burrito on the other hand was well made with perfectly crispy tots inside. The sausage was also flavorful and tender. Paired well with the mild salsa. The burrito was about $16 and Sammy was $12. It's a little bit on the more expensive side for burritos. Overall, it is still a good breakfast place to try when you're around the area!

    Og Burrito (it's huge)
    Debbie F.

    On a whim, I found this little Cafe. It took me a couple passes through the parking lot to realize it's located in front of the Home Depot (HD) exit. Truly a great spot. I came for a breakfast burrito and it didn't disappoint. At a higher price point than I expected, it was very satisfying, filling, flavorful and enough for 2 meals. I was also told it would be about 10 minutes to prepare and it was ready within that time frame. Since it's in the Home Depot parking lot, parking is plenty. There were several others, like myself, who were just coming for food without stepping inside HD. They are only open until 2pm. I am usually not in the area til later in the afternoon, but I am keeping this place on my radar to return to when my schedule allows earlier in the day.

    Barb B.

    I remembered seeing this café on one of my IG reels and so when I was heading out of Home Depot, I had to order a breakfast burrito Got the spicy OG burrito with the medium spicy salsa Verde Brought it home and divided into two meals it is huge. Excellent ratios and just a well-balanced burrito probably one of my favorites on the list now. You can call ahead and they will take your order but I waited about 30 minutes before I got my order. No seats inside it's just a little food truck and a bunch of seats outdoors so you can take it to go. I really enjoyed this place.

    Jasmine L.

    Who knew this little burrito spot next to Home Depot would be such a hit! Came to pick up some breakfast burritos at 8 in the morning and this place was packed. Good thing we ordered ahead and they made that burrito quick; it was ready by the time we got there. My friend and I can finally say this is the best breakfast burrito spot we've had. In the words of one of my friends who responded to my story, "this place fuxxx." We both had the Spicy OG Breakfast Burrito with the green sauce. I wish it came with more than one green sauce because extra sauce was 50 cents more and I'm a saucy gal. If you think it's enough sauce, double it and give it to the next person (aka me). The burrito was so good - I could maybe do without sauce but that would be crazy and the closest psych ward is 10 miles away. However, the crispy tator tots, melted cheese, and spicy Italian sausage paired so well together that I might go off my meds and just have this instead. This one burrito served 3 meals for us so I can't complain.

    OG Breakfast Burrito
    Lisa Y.

    My new favorite breakfast burrito spot in OC! But let me tell you, expect a wait. The Cypress location is unique in that it's basically a little shack in front of a Home Depot. There are two windows--one for ordering and one for picking up your food. They have a few tables outside, but if those are taken, then you'll have to take it to-go or stand next to some lumber or pots while you eat. I ordered online around 8:45, but it was a bit confusing because the system tells you it will only be a 30 minute wait, but the estimated pick up time they provided was an hour and a half later. Wasn't sure when I should arrive, so I went in between those times. Thankfully it was ready a little before the estimated arrival time. I overheard some other people talking saying that if you order in person at the window, the wait can sometimes be 2+ hours! That's a pretty long time to wait, but I will say that their burritos are good! We got the OG Breakfast Burrito that has eggs, tater tots, Portuguese Hawaiian sausage, bacon, mixed cheese, LJ's sauce, and a side of salsa. You can choose red or green salsa. We also got a Veggie Breakfast Burrito with 3 eggs, tater tots, grilled bell peppers, onions, grilled tomatoes, mixed cheese, LJ's sauce, and salsa. I also added crispy bacon. Both were flavorful, delicious, and had a nice variety of textures. They also have some other sauces like Hot Habanero Salsa and Creamy Cilantro Crema, so I'll definitely have to try those out next time. Overall, great breakfast burritos, but order with caution if you're on a time crunch.

    LJ Sammy
    Heather T.

    Located outside the doors of Home Depot, this is a cool breakfast spot. There's a couple picnic tables out front but it's more of a to go style walk up. The get very busy in the weekends, at peak times they quoted is 1-2 hour waits for burritos! We went very early on the weekend and enjoyed a quick 15 min wait time. We ordered the OG burrito and LJ Sammy. OG burrito has delicious tator tots inside. The burrito was huge. So filling. The Sammy was "ok" you should get this if you can't handle a huge burrito. Highly recommend trying it and they do catering too!

    OG Breakfast Burrito (Sub Portuguese sausage instead of Italian sausage)
    Bianca P.

    10/10 -- Highly Recommend! LJ's Lil Cafe absolutely delivered. We ordered three different burritos, the OG, Spicy OG, and Chorizo Breakfast Burrito and every single one was a 10/10! The habanero sauce and LJ's sauce were my personal favorites, but honestly, it's hard to choose because all of the sauces are so good. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. If I had to pick just one burrito, it would be the Spicy OG. We made one modification and swapped the Italian sausage for Portuguese sausage, and it was incredible. Packed with flavor and definitely worth ordering. Great food, great service, and a spot we'll definitely be coming back to. Highly recommend!

    Outside
    Alyson E.

    Huge and delicious breakfast burritos!! I'd recommend to order online since I heard the wait can be long in person. This place is located in a Home Depot parking lot, so there's ample parking available. They do have a few tables outside their space to eat, but it's more of a grab and go, or eat in your car type of place. We ordered two OG breakfast burritos, but we definitely could've shared one. This was one of the best breakfast burritos I've had!! The tots are a nice touch and crunch, and they don't skimp on the eggs like some other places. I'd recommend to get their LJ's signature sauce on the side, and it comes with an extra salsa or sauce, and I chose the creamy cilantro crema. The two sauces paired well with the burrito and added another flavor profile. Will definitely be back!!

    Close up; the spicy OG burrito

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    Ask the Community - LJ’s Lil’ Cafe

    Just drove by and saw there's a second location opening in Cypress, when is the opening taking place?

    We’re aiming for sometime in May!

    Can I just get bacon instead of sausage?

    Yes, just do the OG no sausage sub double bacon!

    Do you serve coffee ? & Is there tables available?

    Hi there! At this time, we have hot drip coffee with cream and sugar available, with plans to expand our coffee menu in the future. We also have two shaded picnic tables out in front of our shed!

    I am lactose intolerant. If I get the OG burrito without cheese, will it be dairy free? Or is the food cooked with butter?

    Hello! We don’t use butter, so yes it would be dairy free if you ask for no cheese!

    Can we call in an order, if so what's the number?

    Hi, yes you can! The number is (657) 238-6110

    Is breakfast served all day until you close?

    Yes! Breakfast is available all day.

    Any vegetarian options?

    There is a veggie burrito option, but it comes with eggs. You can request no eggs as well and it will come with tomato, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, cheese, and tater tots.

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