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    Madres Brunch

    4.5 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Pistachio waffle
    Melissa S.

    Came here for a friends brunch. We shared the media omelette, pistachio, waffle, and chicken Chilaquiles. I ordered the Alf Fresca's flight and my friend ordered the coffee flight. One of my drinks was super watery so I asked for them to replace it and it was much better the second time around. The video omelette lacked a lot of flavor to us and we didn't even end up finishing that. The chicken Cilla has had so much flavor and it was very delicious. That was our favorite for our savory item. That pistachio waffle was immaculate too. Perfect amount of sweetness with that ice cream right on top. To be honest, it wasn't that packed in our service was very slow. There was a point where I literally had to get up to ask for plates for our shareable. It was a little stuffy in there as well. I felt like their AC should've been on a little bit higher. Also, the restroom reeked of mildew. They gotta do something about that smell in there. It was also hot and stuffy in there as if the AC wasn't working in the restroom. Not comfortable at all. Definitely won't be back to this location.

    Strawberry Horchata 5/5 and Mazapan Latte 5/5
    Nhue G.

    Madres Brunch has a cute vibe with a menu full of brunch items. It's neat how they had drink flights where you can try a variety of flavors, including coffee, latte, mimosa, and margarita flights. Our server was also nice and friendly. * Chilaquiles Verdes + Steak 4/5 - The chilaquiles came with fried tortillas soaked in green sauce and topped with cheese, sour cream (we got this on the side), avocado, red onion, and an egg. It rests on a bed of beans which we opted not to get. The chilaquiles were pretty good. We got the steak addon which was okay at 3.5/5, not very flavorful. * Pistachio Waffles 4/5 - This came with 2 pistachio waffles, pistachio ice cream, strawberry and caramel syrup, condensed milk, and topped with real pistachios. It was a nice to try something different. The waffle was good, but it didn't have a lot of pistachio flavor. We also got drinks. Both the Strawberry Horchata and the Mazapan Latte were very good 5/5. The Mazapan tasted exactly like its namesake candy.

    Inside
    Erika L.

    LOTS OF INDOOR SEATING; easily able to host big parties and big families. Slow during the week days and busier on the weekends. We went on a Thursday morning at 8:30am and it was empty! Service was friendly and quick. Restrooms are available inside. Hot lattes were delicious but more so "WARM LATTES" and not actually HOT /: which was disappointing but the flavor was good. We got the coffee flight: Pistachio, Chocolate, & Horchata. Food was good but it lacked seasoning - i definitely had to add quite a bit of salt and hot sauce to enjoy it. I would probably go somewhere else if I wanted eggs Benedict. We ordered the Birria eggs Benedict and the chilaquiles. It was good but nothing exciting, I would order something else next time or go to a different breakfast spot. But overall, I left happy but not full.

    Huevos divorciados
    Stephanie R.

    I was very excited to try this place after seeing all the hype on Instagram and Yelp, but unfortunately, we left disappointed. Before arriving, we looked at the menu on their website so we could decide what to order. To our surprise, the online menu was inaccurate, and they had completely removed their kids' menu without updating their website. I ended up having to order something different than what I had my heart set on--the avocado toast with steak. Instead, our server recommended the huevos divorciados, while my daughter was left with the only "kid-friendly" option: a plain waffle. My husband ordered the birria omelet, which was described as being topped with pork rinds. There was literally one tiny piece on the entire dish. Thankfully, the birria itself was flavorful, but the presentation definitely missed the mark. My huevos divorciados were served cold, while the potatoes on the plate were piping hot. That made it seem like my food had been sitting for a while before the plate was finished and served. Overall, I was truly disappointed with our experience and won't be returning. To make matters worse, the incorrect menus are still posted on their website, which sets customers up with expectations that aren't met.

    Mica L.

    I think this location and day of the week definitely matters when visiting this restaurant! All the staff were great and friendly! Food was yummy! unfortunately, I wasn't a fan of the Lucky Charm mimosas flight. We were a little bummed; Saturday brunch/lunch time wasn't the vibe at all. pretty much empty, the decor wasn't like the other locations.

    Vanessa T.

    Came here for brunch on a Saturday afternoon. Very informal brunch spot/diner. Definitely was more casual than expected. We got greeted and shown to a large dining area. We ordered the special coffee flight which includes horchata, macadamia, pistachio, and abuelita. My favorite was the abuelita and macadamia. The horchata was a bit too sweet for me and the pistachio had a weird aftertaste. I got the pork omelette which came incomplete (without the beans). They brought it out after I asked them about it. My husband got the American breakfast with pancakes. Pancake was a bit too salty in some areas. The sausages were a but burnt but they brought out new sausages to make up for it. Overall the food was decent enough. With the small minor issues, the service was great at making the situation better. Definitely nice and accommodating service and explained they we're training a new cook.

    Rainbow pancakes
    Tiffany B.

    We completed Disney Run and were starving-- initially planned to grab breakfast at another restaurant, but did not want to wait 45min to be seated. Quick search on Yelp and Madres Brunch popped up. There are several locations, but this location was close to where we were at. It looked inviting, so we took a chance on it. Electric and vibrant decor with various murals and pictures on the wall and spacious. Friendly staff seated us quickly. Ordered a few items to share: Rainbow pancakes is exactly that. Stacks of colorful and buttery pancakes. Steak and egg chilaquiles. Good flavor with nice and thick tortilla pieces. 2 eggs would have been better than one, but overall, it was tasty. Cheesy hash potatoes, scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast were what I would expect. It's your standard, straightforward breakfast except the difference is the hash is cheesy. Horchata iced latte was delicious! Right amount of sweetness, creaminess, and cinnamon. Service was great! Attentive staff and friendly. We'd definitely come back and maybe try out other locations as well.

    Madres Chilaquiles
    Brenda P.

    I was surprised how empty this place was on a Saturday morning. We arrived around 9:00am and plenty of seating available. The place is pretty colorful and has a ton of photo worthy selfie spots (I'm sure there is a name for that). They do play music as well, not too loud but makes the place livelier for sure. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. We ordered the Madres chilaquiles and Huevos Divorciados. My plate was a decent size and the bf's plate was in the smaller side but he said it was a good amount of food. He wasn't stuffed but could eat some more afterwards. I love the red sauce used in the chilaquiles. Quite spicy as well so be prepared. The tortillas have a nice crunch and stay crunchy throughout eating the meal. They were super nice and gave me a birthday dessert as well. Buñuelos ftw!

    Birria omelette
    Julia C.

    Great place for Mexican-American style brunch! I came here on a Saturday afternoon and there were plenty of open seats. I noticed a lot of the guests were large parties, so must be a good place for celebrations. The interior was cutely decorated with a lot of neon pink and fake green walls (very 2010 aesthetic). In terms of food, I recommend the chilaquiles, the portion size was huge and the sauce was delicious! I also ordered the chiliango, which is an omelette with chilaquiles stuffed inside. The omelette itself was okay but the chilaquiles was delicious!

    Pastor omelette
    Tiffany M.

    Everything was very average. Probably wouldn't come back. Our server was really nice and I think he may have been the only server during that time, but he was still attentive. Food took awhile to come out and tasted okay.

    Chilaquiles Rojos w/ Asada
    Romelia R.

    Visited during the week and it was empty. It's a specious place and they play loud DJ sets on the TVs. Kevin was very attentive, answered all our questions, and even brought out an in house habanero sauce that was very spicy for us to try. The Chilango dishes were a new take on the typical omelette because they are stuffed with your choice of chilaquiles. The chilaquiles dishes themselves were also good and had a good crunch to them that you didn't find in the Chilangos. All dishes were on a bed of refried black beans, which added a good balance. They were all big portions. The drinks were okay. Too sugary for our taste. We got the Nutella French toast for dessert and it did not disappoint! It was thick and fluffy and the grilled plantains definitely complemented it well. Would definitely get that again.

    Now the food was pretty weird bean were watery. Idk what makes this appealing definitely no flavor.
    Patrice M.

    Had high hopes of this place very hyped up on social Media. Got there is was empty and ordered cafe de olla and 2 plates of food. There was something about the presentation of the food that didn't look good. Tried the food but felt sick afterwards. Won't be coming back. It was a bit too expensive for the experience.

    NOT Medium Rare Steak
    Brian B.

    So... sit down.. no server, while others are getting service.. 10-15 min to place an order, even went to the front to find someone to order.. 15 min after that, no water, no utensils, still waiting... Table next to us left about 10 minutes ago, barely ate their food and didnt take it to-go.... Still nothing on our table... About to run to the car and get my bottle of water. Update: Finally got our food, still nothing drinks or WATER... Steak medium rare? see photo... I'm sorry, I know there are a few families here.. but its not THAT busy.

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    1 month ago

    Obsessed with this brunch spot!! So cute inside and they have very attentive service, everything on their menu is amazing

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    Ask the Community - Madres Brunch

    Do they do anything for birthdays?

    They brought out a special dessert for my daughter on her birthday.

    Does this place offer vegan dishes?

    Yep!

    Do they take reservations?

    No. I called and asked when I had a large party.

    Excited to try this place out, the pictures look amazing! Is there a menu posted anywhere to look over? I was unable to find one. With diet restrictions , I want to make sure there's options for us to try before making the drive.

    There was only a paper menu when we dined there, but it had many of the same offerings as the Whittier location. I would browse the menu from Whittier and check with the Placentia location to make sure they have what you're looking for.

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    4.4
    (433 reviews)
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    We've come here several times with our family. The coffee drinks are great and so was the breakfast…read moreburrito. It can get pretty busy, but we are always able to grab a table. There's usually a good mix of people hanging out getting work done in their laptops or groups enjoying a gab. Follow them on social they are super fun to keep up with!

    It's rare that I don't give a 4 or a 5 to a restaurant, usually a 5. Between the overcooked food…read moreand the terrible service it's a 2. This is our second time coming on a Sunday afternoon. In both cases they were unable to prepare the food well. Last week I had eggs Benedict and the egg yolks were solid and The English muffin was not really toasted and was cold. I sent the Benedict back but Asked to keep the rest of the food because I was hungry. The girl ignored my Request, Took my entire plate and did not return with the other food on it. I literally waited 10 minutes for them to redo the eggs while my partner finished his breakfast and I had nothing to eat. The Hollandaise sauce was Very Good, but ham on the Benedict was incredibly thin. I've had many eggs Benedict and this was unusual to offer A slice of ham comparable to a thin deli slice. My partner's omelette Was quite Brown but had good veggies in it. His hashbrowns were barely cooked. Today We both ordered a veggie omelette with chicken in my partner's. I made it very clear that my veggie omelette should not be Brown (= overcooked) . The girl read Back our order and she wrote My request very clearly. What arrived at our table was quite a shock! My omelette was definitely Brown and my partner's omelette was dark Brown. My brown omelette had chicken (his order) and his omelette was actually my order and dark brown! I've never seen an omelette served that was that overcooked! How could they possibly ignore the instructions and mixed them up? Add to this that his toast was burnt. Really? You can't prepare Toast properly? When I brought it to their attention one of the girls she said I could see how you might think that as I showed her the burnt toast. She said we have already put everything away in the kitchen and so I don't know that we can do anything about it. We said it would be fine if it's an English muffin but, something that's not burnt. She disappeared into the kitchen for quite a while. Eventually when she resurfaced she brought the unevenly toasted bread, (But not burnt) and proceeded to tell us the following: " If you would get here earlier (We arrived 40 min before closing) we could serve you better" ( I later realized Those must be words from the owner). So if I arrive earlier my food wont be overcooked?Or if I arrive earlier they Have time to correct their mistakes? I knew the kitchen closes at 1:40. Waiting at the counter To ask about soup, I stood for 5 + minutes watching 5 employees move about. Finally I was able to ask and waited another minute or so while she went to go to the Back to ask. Now in line to order the man before me was trying to order (before 1:40) a vegan omelette. The girl said it was too late. He explained he had driven all the way from Riverside and it was still within the timeframe to order. She went back into the kitchen and a woman came out. (the owner? ) . The woman proceeded to chastise the young man for coming in late and trying to order a vegan omelette. She told him he'd done this before and he should get here earlier. He explained that he had not actually ordered but had tried. She said several times that she would make an exception this time but it can't happen again. And she continued to chastise him. Who treats their customers like this? .I literally watched the minutes tick by, wondering if I'd make it before the cutoff. More people entered. . Ah oh, do they know about the cutoff in 1 minute?? The girl behind the counter announced that no more orders would be taken after 1:45. Aw, they were being generous by allowing five more minutes to order. But there's no way these people could get their order in within the next five minutes. Will they say, too late, After they've been waiting in Line? Why not say instead, our kitchen is closing but we will be happy to take your orders. And why not hang a sign on the door that says the kitchen is closed at 1:40 But still accommodate diners's needs? The omelette tasted good but the experience was so negative, Such unkindness, Completely lacking in hospitality.

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    Toast Kitchen & Bar

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    Came on 7/24 with my friend for my birthday. It was pretty empty at noon. We got sat at a table on…read morethe bar side. We sat for 10 minutes, maybe a little longer before we were greeted. A couple other employees walked past us and didn't acknowledge us. We both work in a restaurant, she's a server and i'm a manager, you don't just leave a table sitting without saying something. I don't remember our servers name but he was nice. My friend ordered a vanilla latte and the crunch berry french toast. I order a watermelon margarita and the chilaquiles. She got her latte a few minutes after ordering, I didn't get my margarita for about 10-15 minutes. I got it the same time we got our food. When we were ordering the server asked if we wanted a couple of waters, we didn't get them until after we got our food. The chilaquiles were good. I love my food spicy and the flavor hit! The rice was pretty good. I wasn't a big fan of the beans, they weren't bad, but they weren't good. The watermelon margarita was okay, the flavor was nice but it didn't seem like there was much tequila. The french toast was good also. She really liked it, same with the potatoes! The latte she didn't really like, she said it just tasted plain.

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    Our veggie omelette is stuffed with crimini mushrooms, onions, spinach, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
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    Asada Chilaquiles. Don't expect a whole plate of chilaquiles with carne asada on top! Both are served as separate sides on the plate.
    Asada Chilaquiles. Don't expect a whole plate of chilaquiles with carne asada on top! Both are served as separate sides on the plate.
    Coffee. Straightforward, hot, and caffeinated.

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    Coffee. Straightforward, hot, and caffeinated.
    Olive Seed Cafe

    Olive Seed Cafe

    4.1
    (515 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    This place is an absolute gem. My friends and I came in for a weekend brunch and we were blown away…read moreby the entire experience. the Garlic Chicken Wings. Oh. My. Goodness. These wings are a must-order! They arrived at our table piping hot, with a shatteringly crispy skin that was just unbelievable. The garlic flavor was savory and powerful without being overwhelming, and the meat inside was so juicy. But what truly makes this place special are the owners. They are the sweetest, most welcoming people! They checked on us just the right amount, were so patient with our questions, and their genuine warmth made the meal feel that much more enjoyable. The vibe inside is cool and relaxed--it's the perfect place to catch up with friends.

    I came with a friend here for lunch. I think, by the name of the place, we were both expecting a…read moreMediterranean eatery but it's a small Korean breakfast/lunch spot. You order at a kiosk, take a number, and go sit at a table (indoors or out) where your food will be delivered. We initially attempted to order at the counter but were ignored so we did the kiosk routine. I went with a prosciutto panini and a hot vanilla latte. The latte was average but good. The same could be said of the panini which, aside from the prosciutto, included arugula, garlic aioli, tomato, and mozzarella (it usually comes with roasted bell pepper but I asked to leave that ingredient off). The sandwich came with a pedestrian house salad; some greens with four grape tomatoes and a balsamic dressing. There is a huge free parking structure across the street which makes coming here easy. I thought lunch was okay but I wouldn't make it a priority to return.

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    Madres Brunch - breakfast_brunch - Updated August 2026

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