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Love, love, love! Today was my first time enjoying Lola's Cafe and there's nothing negative to note. The cafe is so lovely. Great seating, painting on the walls and a welcoming atmosphere. They also have a great patio for outdoor dining too. The staff were all fabulous, from the cashier to the servers, everyone was upbeat and friendly! I enjoyed a refreshing Arnold Palmer with their new Veggie Club. Both were exceptional!! I'll be back soon to try some sweet treats for sure.
Lola's is a charming cafe and gem that is frequented by the locals of Ladera Ranch. The inside of the cafe is cozy and the workers are super friendly and inviting. Also, while it's on the pricier side, they use high quality fresh ingredients. Once you place your order up front you find an open seat (they have indoor and outdoor seating). Out of all their options I settled on their Turkey Club Sandwich which has turkey, gruyere, turkey bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli sandwiched between rustic artisan bread. It also came with a side of chips and their house pickles. I usually don't order sandwiches because they can be so hit or miss at cafes, but the sandwich here was definitely a hit. The textures and flavors were perfect and the garlic aioli brought everything together. Also tried a bite of their mixed berry flatbread which was delicious. Seems like you can't go wrong with anything on the menu, I'm curious to try their other offerings.
Visited right around noon to have lunch with a friend I haven't seen in awhile. Parking can be found in front of the restaurant or behind the shopping center strip. Service was disorganized and slow. The salad I wanted couldn't be made because they were supposedly out of strawberries and they could only offer to sub it with tomatoes. How pathetic. So I ended up getting the iced chai and kale and shaved Brussel sprouts salad with salmon add on. My friend got the Lola's salad. My drink tasted like bitter medicine perhaps due to the generous use of cinnamon. My salad had a lot of shredded Parmesan which was overpowering. The chickpeas in the salad wasn't crunchy or soft. Just stale and bitter. The salmon tasted like handsoap or hand sanitizer that got transferred to the fish. It tasted like chemical and had an acrid taste to it. The shop had indoors and outdoor seating. The outdoor seatings had ant infestations on the wall ledges and on the ground. I felt sorry for my dogs who suffered through the heat and ants crawling all over them. The store associate said they would bring us water bowl for dogs but it didn't happen until right before we left. All in all, I wouldn't mind returning in the future if in the vicinity or to catch up with my friend. But I wouldn't reorder the chai or the same salad. Perhaps I would have better luck with other sandwich options and drinks.
The Quinoa Butternut Power Bowl with the lemon house dressing was fresh and perfectly tasty. The service and ambience were inviting. I will come back later for some more.
What a quaint little shop. The turkey club had a Lotta Flavor. The service is great but I think it s the little Cafe feel that makes this place a local fav. The cookie was great. The soup was great.
Went for a Saturday brunch around noon for two. You order at the counter and they have indoor and outdoor seating. Drink orders get called out and you pick them up and you get a number for food which they drop at the table. They have smaller tables and larger tables and although it was busy, we didn't have any problem with getting a table. The service is on the chill side and quite slow. The patio was incredibly dog friendly with multiple dogs showing up while we were eating. It's a fun quirky cafe and the decor matches the feel of the restaurant. We got a cold brew coffee and a iced ganache mocha. Cold brew was strong without being acidic. The ganache mocha wasn't particularly sweet. We got a breakfast burrito which tasted like a diet breakfast burrito. It was flavorful, but the turkey bacon and the lack of a fatty sauce or greasy potatoes makes it a much lighter breakfast burrito compared to most restaurants. We were warned when we ordered the French toast soufflé that it wasn't traditional French toast, but a baked soufflé. The dish came exactly as promised and was a sweet rich and pretty dense treat. The tomato soup and grilled cheese were both well done and paired perfectly.
We decided to try Lola's over the weekend. The cafe has a warm and cozy vibe. Love the decor and that they have inside/outside seating. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We ordered the proprietor's vegan breakfast burrito, eggs and bacon that came with pancakes. Unfortunately the vegan burrito was a miss for me. I think it would definitely be better with some Just Egg and no grains. To add egg to the burrito was an additional $3.75 (With all of the add on options I feel it's a little pricey but to be fair everything is pricey these days). Not sure if they had vegan egg available, but next time I can clarify. I do give props to Lola's for having vegan options available, so thank you. :) My kids love turkey bacon and eggs. Would love for that to be available on the kids menu. We ordered from the regular menu and had them bring extra plates to split. Love that they have turkey bacon on their menu. My husband had the pancakes and loved them. Overall a good experience.
Came to try this place out while our daughter was on break for her volleyball tournament up the street, and I'm glad we did! It's a quiet little corner spot with indoor and outdoor seating, amazing staff and delicious food. We ordered Lola's breakfast burrito (pictured already bitten, we couldn't help ourselves lol) and the bacon and eggs sandwich. They also gave us some salsa that wasn't spicy but super tasty. Before leaving, a kind young lady mentioned that we could refill our hydros and if we wanted ice, they would gladly grab it for us, how sweet. I definitely recommend coming here
We try to stop by every time my son plays at the Ladera sports facility. Everything we have had here was fresh and good. I would highly recommend the lemon bar! So good The coffee is always good here. My husband and I shared a breakfast burrito. It was small and just enough for us to eat pregame. They always seem pretty busy, I think we waited almost 15 minutes which was cutting close for us. The place is cute, clean with lots of seating inside and outside.
Lola's Cafe is a gem. Food I routinely order at a restaurant like a breakfast burrito or an arnold palmer has been completely reimagined here. They make actual lavender extract themselves, and the lavender arnold palmer I ordered was extraordinary. I plan vacation itineraries around restaurants I want to try and so I really mean it when I say this is a spectacular place. I met the owner and learned what a fan he is of music as there is cool memorabilia and art on the wall. He was very considerate and rushed two breakfast sandwiches for my son and his teammate who were in between games for their sports tournament up the road. I also bought a bag of coffee beans that are locally roasted for my husband to try. Highly recommend.
Lola's is a little low key spot that seems to get a lot of local love! The line was long, but there was a good amount of seating. They have a pretty good sized menu for breakfast and lunch, and even vegan options for those with dietary preferences. The lavender latte and the chai latte were both very fragrant and good. The chai latte was on the sweeter side, and the lavender was a bit softer on the sweetness in comparison. The breakfast burrito was the perfect size, and had some unique ingredients like sweet potato hash browns and some sort of aioli! The burrito came out scalding hot and surprisingly took forever to cool down (only real frustration), but otherwise the flavors were so good. I seriously don't know how they got that egg so hot! The egg inside was boiled, so that was definitely different compared to most other places that use scrambled eggs, but, oddly enough, I didn't hate the switch up. I'd definitely order this again. The breakfast pizza was real good too. It was essentially the breakfast burrito deconstructed on pizza. I can't wait to come back and try the pastries & french toast soufflé, these also looked incredible!
We don't get over to Ladera Ranch very often but this place looked good enough for us to pop over for a go. Service is great.... The food comes out fast and they do have table service where you order at the counter and they give you a table number.. then they bring your order to you. Food is great.. tried the avocado toast which I devoured... nicely seasoned and plenty to share. Will definitely come back for more... they have these ding dong looking treats at the register that we wish we had tried. Next time!
4 months ago
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Matthew And Ava S.
Yall! Thank you for taking the time to write this… It was an absolute…
12 days ago
Great food, service, presentation, and pleasing patio or charming interior for memorable experience. No longer offer the french toast soufflé, too bad, as it looked amazing from prior posts, but plenty of other homemade treats to choose from. Coffee lattes were robust and flavorful, unique and seemed unlike other establishments. Across the street from a church, and within walking distance to many other shops like dog groomers, nail salons, rotting and kid gyms, tucked away at first glance from what appears to just be commercial/industrial park. What a nice surprise. Found it by searching before going or surely would have missed it. read more
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Matthew And Ava S.
Hello Kim!…
Lola's has such great food in a coffee house atmosphere. I just wish their service was better. Every time I go the wait for food takes forever. Today I waited 45 minutes for a to go order. I do understand lunch time can be cause for longer wait times, but for 1 sandwich? Ordering in house would have been faster! Perhaps more than 1 cook in the kitchen. Always busy during peak hours great for coffee, pastries and sandwiches. If you go plan extra time! read more
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Matthew And Ava S.
Hi Stacey,…
1 day ago
Food was fresh and wonderful. The service was warm, helpful and kind. The atmosphere felt comfortable, like everyone was family. We will for sure be making this a stop whenever we are in town. read more
8 months ago
Love, love, love! Today was my first time enjoying Lola's Cafe and there's nothing negative to note. The cafe is so lovely. Great seating, painting on the walls and a welcoming atmosphere. They also have a great patio for outdoor dining too. The staff were all fabulous, from the cashier to the servers, everyone was upbeat and friendly! I enjoyed a refreshing Arnold Palmer with their new Veggie Club. Both were exceptional!! I'll be back soon to try some sweet treats for sure. read more
Lola's is a charming cafe and gem that is frequented by the locals of Ladera Ranch. The inside of the cafe is cozy and the workers are super friendly and inviting. Also, while it's on the pricier side, they use high quality fresh ingredients. Once you place your order up front you find an open seat (they have indoor and outdoor seating). Out of all their options I settled on their Turkey Club Sandwich which has turkey, gruyere, turkey bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli sandwiched between rustic artisan bread. It also came with a side of chips and their house pickles. I usually don't order sandwiches because they can be so hit or miss at cafes, but the sandwich here was definitely a hit. The textures and flavors were perfect and the garlic aioli brought everything together. Also tried a bite of their mixed berry flatbread which was delicious. Seems like you can't go wrong with anything on the menu, I'm curious to try their other offerings. read more
Visited right around noon to have lunch with a friend I haven't seen in awhile. Parking can be found in front of the restaurant or behind the shopping center strip. Service was disorganized and slow. The salad I wanted couldn't be made because they were supposedly out of strawberries and they could only offer to sub it with tomatoes. How pathetic. So I ended up getting the iced chai and kale and shaved Brussel sprouts salad with salmon add on. My friend got the Lola's salad. My drink tasted like bitter medicine perhaps due to the generous use of cinnamon. My salad had a lot of shredded Parmesan which was overpowering. The chickpeas in the salad wasn't crunchy or soft. Just stale and bitter. The salmon tasted like handsoap or hand sanitizer that got transferred to the fish. It tasted like chemical and had an acrid taste to it. The shop had indoors and outdoor seating. The outdoor seatings had ant infestations on the wall ledges and on the ground. I felt sorry for my dogs who suffered through the heat and ants crawling all over them. The store associate said they would bring us water bowl for dogs but it didn't happen until right before we left. All in all, I wouldn't mind returning in the future if in the vicinity or to catch up with my friend. But I wouldn't reorder the chai or the same salad. Perhaps I would have better luck with other sandwich options and drinks. read more
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Matthew And Ava S.
Hi Sylvie,…
2 months ago
The Quinoa Butternut Power Bowl with the lemon house dressing was fresh and perfectly tasty. The service and ambience were inviting. I will come back later for some more. read more
3 months ago
What a quaint little shop. The turkey club had a Lotta Flavor. The service is great but I think it s the little Cafe feel that makes this place a local fav. The cookie was great. The soup was great. read more
Went for a Saturday brunch around noon for two. You order at the counter and they have indoor and outdoor seating. Drink orders get called out and you pick them up and you get a number for food which they drop at the table. They have smaller tables and larger tables and although it was busy, we didn't have any problem with getting a table. The service is on the chill side and quite slow. The patio was incredibly dog friendly with multiple dogs showing up while we were eating. It's a fun quirky cafe and the decor matches the feel of the restaurant. We got a cold brew coffee and a iced ganache mocha. Cold brew was strong without being acidic. The ganache mocha wasn't particularly sweet. We got a breakfast burrito which tasted like a diet breakfast burrito. It was flavorful, but the turkey bacon and the lack of a fatty sauce or greasy potatoes makes it a much lighter breakfast burrito compared to most restaurants. We were warned when we ordered the French toast soufflé that it wasn't traditional French toast, but a baked soufflé. The dish came exactly as promised and was a sweet rich and pretty dense treat. The tomato soup and grilled cheese were both well done and paired perfectly. read more
We decided to try Lola's over the weekend. The cafe has a warm and cozy vibe. Love the decor and that they have inside/outside seating. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We ordered the proprietor's vegan breakfast burrito, eggs and bacon that came with pancakes. Unfortunately the vegan burrito was a miss for me. I think it would definitely be better with some Just Egg and no grains. To add egg to the burrito was an additional $3.75 (With all of the add on options I feel it's a little pricey but to be fair everything is pricey these days). Not sure if they had vegan egg available, but next time I can clarify. I do give props to Lola's for having vegan options available, so thank you. :) My kids love turkey bacon and eggs. Would love for that to be available on the kids menu. We ordered from the regular menu and had them bring extra plates to split. Love that they have turkey bacon on their menu. My husband had the pancakes and loved them. Overall a good experience. read more
6 months ago
Came to try this place out while our daughter was on break for her volleyball tournament up the street, and I'm glad we did! It's a quiet little corner spot with indoor and outdoor seating, amazing staff and delicious food. We ordered Lola's breakfast burrito (pictured already bitten, we couldn't help ourselves lol) and the bacon and eggs sandwich. They also gave us some salsa that wasn't spicy but super tasty. Before leaving, a kind young lady mentioned that we could refill our hydros and if we wanted ice, they would gladly grab it for us, how sweet. I definitely recommend coming here read more
1 month ago
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Matthew And Ava S.
Thank you very much, Lorrie, for your kind post, much appreciated!…
We try to stop by every time my son plays at the Ladera sports facility. Everything we have had here was fresh and good. I would highly recommend the lemon bar! So good The coffee is always good here. My husband and I shared a breakfast burrito. It was small and just enough for us to eat pregame. They always seem pretty busy, I think we waited almost 15 minutes which was cutting close for us. The place is cute, clean with lots of seating inside and outside. read more
4 months ago
Lola's Cafe is a gem. Food I routinely order at a restaurant like a breakfast burrito or an arnold palmer has been completely reimagined here. They make actual lavender extract themselves, and the lavender arnold palmer I ordered was extraordinary. I plan vacation itineraries around restaurants I want to try and so I really mean it when I say this is a spectacular place. I met the owner and learned what a fan he is of music as there is cool memorabilia and art on the wall. He was very considerate and rushed two breakfast sandwiches for my son and his teammate who were in between games for their sports tournament up the road. I also bought a bag of coffee beans that are locally roasted for my husband to try. Highly recommend. read more
1 year ago
Lola's is a little low key spot that seems to get a lot of local love! The line was long, but there was a good amount of seating. They have a pretty good sized menu for breakfast and lunch, and even vegan options for those with dietary preferences. The lavender latte and the chai latte were both very fragrant and good. The chai latte was on the sweeter side, and the lavender was a bit softer on the sweetness in comparison. The breakfast burrito was the perfect size, and had some unique ingredients like sweet potato hash browns and some sort of aioli! The burrito came out scalding hot and surprisingly took forever to cool down (only real frustration), but otherwise the flavors were so good. I seriously don't know how they got that egg so hot! The egg inside was boiled, so that was definitely different compared to most other places that use scrambled eggs, but, oddly enough, I didn't hate the switch up. I'd definitely order this again. The breakfast pizza was real good too. It was essentially the breakfast burrito deconstructed on pizza. I can't wait to come back and try the pastries & french toast soufflé, these also looked incredible! read more
8 days ago
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Matthew And Ava S.
Thank you, Patrick for your kind review! We look forward to seeing…
9 days ago
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Matthew And Ava S.
Thank you Jennifer, for your kind review!…
We don't get over to Ladera Ranch very often but this place looked good enough for us to pop over for a go. Service is great.... The food comes out fast and they do have table service where you order at the counter and they give you a table number.. then they bring your order to you. Food is great.. tried the avocado toast which I devoured... nicely seasoned and plenty to share. Will definitely come back for more... they have these ding dong looking treats at the register that we wish we had tried. Next time! read more
10 months ago
I went to Lola's right before an appointment I had in Ladera Ranch. I got the marscapone, smoked salmon, and red onions/caper bread meal, and thought it was okay. The vibe was nice and everyone seemed friendly. Would come back to try something else. read more
2 months ago
I LOVEEE Lola's so much! It is sooo good & I always love to try a new thing every time I go! The coffee, the pastries, and of course the MENU, all of it is so good and fresh! GET THE LAVENDER LATTEEEEE read more
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Matthew And Ava S.
Thank you, Noelle! We so appreciate your kind post and so happy you…
1 year ago
Our fifth time here and this place is really good, to be honest the lunch isn't my favorite but if you want somewhere local for breakfast, this place is on the top of the list for us. They have vegetarian options and healthy alternatives. They also have healthy options for kids, in my opinion the waffles are sweet enough. They don't really need anymore sweetener or cream on there. read more
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Matthew And Ava S.
Thanks, Christian, for your very kind post!…
1 year ago
Tried this for the first time yesterday and it was pretty good. My SIL suggested it as a lunch before a movie. The honey lavender latte was quite good as well as the strawberry lemonade. The quinoa bowl was really loaded and really good. However, I would've wanted a bit more dressing. The service was quite quick! It's a very cute cafe, and I'd be interested in trying something else. read more
1 year ago
It was our first time at Lola's, and we're absolutely in love with this magical gem. The owners, Matthew and his wife Ava, are so lovely. you can tell how much they genuinely care about the quality of their food, your experience, and creating such a beautiful, positive atmosphere. The lavender latte was hands down the best I've ever had. made with homemade, high-quality ingredients. the lox on flatbread was next level.. you can taste the freshness and love. We can't wait to come back and try everything else! Tara & Ryan read more
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Matthew And Ava S.
Thank you, Tara & Ryan! You also made our day! How kind of you to…
1 year ago
I love the location and the ambience at Lola's and the staff are friendly and helpful. However, I don't feel that the amount and quality of food for the price is worth my coming back and I've been here several times. I paid $2.50 for avocado and didn't even get a half of an avocado. Last time I checked avocados are $2.99 for a whole avocado. I paid $20 I for a small Americano and a small sandwich with no mayonnaise, No spread, no aïoli a tiny bit of tomato and no sides. There are quite a few other breakfast places where I can get double the size of breakfast for the same price. I think this matters, especially in a economy where a lot of people are struggling right now to feed a family. I believe in giving extravagantly even through my own business so to receive so little for the price just doesn't align with my values. It feels stingy or limited. This will probably be the last time I come here and I'm sad cause I do think it could really knock things out of the park if the prices and the amount of food for the price improved. read more
6 months ago
4 months ago
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Matthew And Ava S.
Hi Missy,…
5 months ago
I haven't been here for years, so I decided to stop by for a solo breakfast during the workweek. It's a comfortable little cafe with a large patio and friendly staff. Their food and coffee menus seemed to have good options, and the prices were reasonable. I ordered the breakfast burrito, which was made with good quality, savory ingredients. The iced latte was good too, but unfortunately they don't offer sugar-free flavors. I enjoyed my breakfast and I plan on coming here again next time I am in the area. read more
4 months ago
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Matthew And Ava S.
Hi RL…
5 months ago
2 years ago
We love Lola's! This is a cute cafe-style coffee house that has amazing drinks and breakfast. We love the lattes and the breakfast sandwich is delicious. I also like their baked goods (muffins, cookies, etc.). The portions are big and the service is great. There is usually a packed house mid-morning and on the weekends, but it's also nice to sit outside when it's a beautiful spring or summer morning! read more
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Matthew And Ava S.
Hello Samantha……
1 year ago
The food is fantastic, the tea is perfect, the vibe is fun, but the ordering is a pain in the butt! The cashier is answering the phone and getting to go boxes and getting a new sleeve of cups and handing out to go orders, running back and forth. It's not unusual to wait 25+ minutes to order, while being interrupted many times! I hope this review helps with their efficiency and customer service. My husband loves the Breakfast Burrito, we go to Lola's several times a month, but never if we are on a time schedule. read more
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Matthew And Ava S.
Thank you Dana for your feedback and we appreciate having you as…
Love this place. Came here for girls brunch and back again for a quick study session. Perfect for all occasions! Intimate local coffee shop with great bites and phenomenal coffee. I had the breakfast burrito & the rose cardamom latte - amazing! Last time I got the Tuscan sandwich + avocado (delicious if you're not up for the breakfast vibe) You feel satisfied without the food-coma crash after eating here! read more
6 months ago
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Matthew And Ava S.
Thank you very much RL!…
Love this place when I'm in the area for a super fresh brekky and a delicious GF pastry (that alone is so rare!). They have quite a few gluten free items and everything is made fresh. I also appreciate that many of the ingredients are organic and that they use free range eggs. It's a darling little spot, that seems like they do their best to keep very clean (a special shout out to the restrooms... The ladies restroom was so clean, and smelled amazing!). Also, despite being pretty busy for the morning rush... My order was ready pretty quickly. This place is not cheap... But it's also located in Ladera Ranch, so I'm sure the rent is atrocious. Considering that, and the quality of the food, I feel like the pricing is pretty fair. They also have indoor and outdoor seating... So it's a great local place to catch up with a friend over a delicious meal. I LOVE supporting local- especially when they get it just right read more
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Matthew And Ava S.
Thank you, Robyn! We so appreciate you sharing your experience & so…
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We were in the area early on a Sunday morning for a kids' soccer game and searched for a nearby breakfast spot. Lola's Café came up with a solid 4.5-star rating on Yelp, so we decided to give it a try. When we arrived, we were a bit concerned about a long wait, but it's a self-order setup, and the line moved quickly. The ambiance was pleasant and cozy, with a relaxed atmosphere. They also have outdoor seating, which added to the comfortable vibe. Service was decent and friendly. We ordered a veggie omelet, which unfortunately was overcooked--the eggs were dry and slightly burnt. The avocado toast had a nice flavor, but there wasn't nearly enough avocado on it. We also tried the egg sandwich, which was okay but nothing memorable. What really saved the visit was the chocolate croissant--it was absolutely delicious and hands down the highlight of our breakfast. Overall, it's a cute spot with a nice environment, but the food didn't quite live up to the hype. I wouldn't go out of my way to return, but it's an okay option if you're already nearby. I would give this place a 3.5-star rating if I could. read more
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1101 Corporate Dr
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Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
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