Santa Ana Brunch Club,…read more Took the wife here on our off Friday. We arrived near noon time and the restaurant still was full, we had to wait hmm 10 or 15 minutes, which is not bad at all, shoot beats 45+ minutes I can easily see them pull on the early morning and weekends. There is a parking lot just past the restaurant, its a little sketchy and can be tight depending what cars are already there. There is a decent amount of seating, but the first thing I noticed when we first walked in was the two Yama glass cold brew towers, I already knew they were going to have banging Kyoto style coffee, that was already a win for me lol. The staff here were super nice and also very great at recommending a dish by what's popular but also asking what mood you were in. So the wife and I went with the two popular dishes. City Plate - Wife went with this dish French scrambled eggs, on the menu it does say Pork Belly, but unfortunately they ran out so she went with bacon. Hokkaido milk bread French toast, seasonal jam and berries. First off most places that know how to cook bacon, just nice and crispy, you know whomever is cooking, is cooking. Perfectly crisp bacon and good quality and taste, made me forget about the pork belly! The Hokkaido milk bread French toast, topped with like a blueberry jam, was beyond delicious. Honestly one of the best french toast both my wife and myself ever had. I do agree the portions are a little small, but if this was the dish I ordered, sorry wife, all mine!! jk love u! Bubbies Fried Chicken & Sourdough Pancake's: This is the dish I went with, Fried chicken thighs, mini sourdough pancakes, 2 over medium eggs finished with a hot honey butter drizzle. The sourdough pancakes, were good but nothing to crazy about them, if there is an option to sub the pancakes for the French toast, I would have easily done that! Egg was cooked perfectly to how I ordered them, but the best part of this dish. That fried chicken thighs, easily the best fried chicken I have had as of then and today so far. The crunchy skin was the right amount, the chicken was moist just from the look of it, but once bitten into, oh man it was explosions of flavors. Oh man put this on top of like a jalapeno waffle get the perfect bite with chicken, egg, the waffle and some syrup....gasm! As mentioned above the serving portion isnt too big, least for a guy size, guess it worked out since I finished whatever my wife could on her plate. Coffee: It make sense why their portions are too big, gotta make sure you save room for that coffee. Sadly the day we went, they ran out of Horchata, so the wife and I both got the vanilla rum kyoto iced latte. As expected it was delicious, the vanilla and rum complemented each other perfectly, not too sweet and not too smoky/bitter, I knew the cold brew would be clean and smooth, a perfect way to end brunch with this amazing cup of cold brew. I may have finished my cup before even leaving the parking lot. In conclusion, Santa Ana Brunch Club its going to be hard to come back here and try other things when I can just have a plate of favorites with that french toast, bacon and fried chicken and was it all down with Kyoto coffee. I can see why people are willing to wait long times for the food here. Again the food is amazing along with the workers! Feast Well Fellow Yelpers! Kaizokuō Ni Ore Wa Naru!

Don't let the initial location throw you off, this place is an absolute hidden gem! We were a bit…read morehesitant when we pulled up, but I am so glad we went in. The staff here was absolutely amazing, incredibly friendly, and gave fantastic recommendations. The restaurant is clean and the employees all stayed working. ​The Food: ​Steak & Eggs (with Toast): Shared this dish, and it was incredible. The steak was beautifully seasoned, and the beef tallow fries were perfectly crispy. They even pre-sliced the steak which was perfect for sharing. ​Kids' French Toast: My son got the French toast with jam and berries on the side. He devoured every single bite and thoroughly enjoyed it. ​House Jam: The jam was delicious! Our waiter mentioned he loves eating it with yogurt. They actually sell jars to go (apricot and cherry), if they had blueberry, I would've bought one on the spot! ​The Drinks: The slow-drip coffee is amazing. We ordered the cold brew and the horchata, and both were fantastic. ​5 stars for sure, we'll definitely be back!

I only come here for the chilaquiles. They have good pan dulce from time to time but their…read morechilaquiles are my go to. I was a bit disappointed in their coffee, but it's not too bad. That said, their service is fast and friendly, place is clean, and their chilaquiles are delicious. I try to stop by for breakfast whenever in the area. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.

Ordered an almond croissant from Belen and there were 2 in the case! She forgot about it and they…read morewere sold to someone else. She offered alternative but we were not interested. Food overpriced and the taste is just ok. Also, not patriot friendly. This business doesn't really care about the welfare of this great nation. I really like, love Mexican food. This place left a bad taste in my mouth.

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

What is a legit brunch to you?…read more Something sweet Something savory Something special, like this Ensenada omelette full of seafood Some drinks, like a mimosa flight, to chill Some drinks to keep you awake for the day Something classic that comes with the protein you need, toast, and potatoes or hash browns Like my favorite steak and eggs plate And a classic American omelette And most importantly, Some beautiful vibes all over the spot, like Madres Brunch!! IG: socalhkfoodies

Tiramisu The…read moretiramisu had more defined layers, with the ladyfingers being more coffee filled compared to its competitors. The cream has actual flavor and is very sweet, it mixed with the strength of the ladyfingers giving it a perfect balance of flavors and for me is the pinnacle of tiramisu. The ladyfingers at the bottom have a very moist texture which is preferable personally when eating tiramisu. There is a fine chocolate syrup drizzled on top for presentation but honestly it adds just hint of sweetness that works heavenly. 9.5/10 Only $8

A small, quaint, European like brunch spot! The staff were very polite and helpful. Appreciated…read morethat they helped remake our espresso verte without sweetener because we thought it was too sweet for us. The food itself was a pretty large portion! I really liked the side of cottage cheese (plus honey and raspberry). The only con is that the italian meats used in the crepes or paninis we ordered were just reallllyyy salty. I know that italian meats are cured and rely on salt, but this was a lot saltier than I've had. I almost preferred them adding less prosciutto to my crepe because the salt was a bit overwhelming. Maybe just a personal preference thing, but their pesto sauce has an emphasis on the basil leaves rather than pine nuts and garlic IMO, which I would've preferred. Aside from that, we enjoyed sitting outside bird watching in the "bird sanctuary" . They also provide nice water cups outside for you to refill. Parking is plenty right outside.

We came here for brunch. The service was extremely fast, and…read morethe staff were very friendly. There was a birthday at our table, and they brought out a complimentary birthday dish it was such a thoughtful surprise and really touched us. Every dish we tried was delicious, one by one. We'll definitely come back again. Best brunch spot #1

Crazy too think this place is right down the street from me and I've never even noticed it. I love…read morea good brunch spot, and will go anywhere to find some good chilaquiles. This place is different. Quick service but table setting as well you order before getting to your table. After I was finished eating I kinda felt like I wanted something else but I would have to go up instead of just asking my waiter to put in something else for me. The food was good, the chilaquiles verdes needed a tiny bit of spice tho, there pickled onions were good that I asked for an extra side to give it a little more tang since it needed something. I'd come here again and try more things on the menu. Everyone seems super helpful and good helping staff. I give it a solid 4.5. The vibe is super chill and comfy. Gave me time to read my bible while I was eating.

Everyone in the family loves coming here for brunch. Food is amazing. Service is great. Crystal…read moremakes the best lattes. We especially love the salmon benedict, breakfast burrito, and french toast.

The service was amazing! Because you order at the counter various people wait on you. We could ask…read moreanybody for anything and they brought it right away. The food was delicious! I would recommend the nectarine pancakes. They were absolutely delicious! We ordered three different things being a party of three and shared. At the end of the meal, we asked for coffee and iced tea to go and they quickly fulfilled our request. I would definitely recommend and will go back again.

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Tribute until now! It's one of my favorite coffee spots in the…read moreOC! The peanut butter mocha is amazing and the breakfast sandwich with the croissant upgrade is often plentiful enough to be lunch too! Which is why I had my taste buds READY when I set out yesterday morning to get my fix. However I found a sign stating they were heading to a new location (yay!) and were temporarily closed. So hopefully I can save one person since Apple Maps did not save me! P.S. I love y'all dearly maybe consider updating the website and voicemail to let people know y'all are in the process of moving. Can't wait for the new location!

Mint Mojito Latte (small size for a little over $6): 3/5. Had a hint of mint, though I was hoping…read morefor a refreshing minty flavor with real mint leaves. They did offer to "add more" (I'm guessing syrup?) upon request, which was kind of them, but I didn't know how much the flavor and sweetness would change, so I didn't bother. It was also on the milkier side for a latte, but it was still a decent iced coffee. The gentleman at the front was polite and accommodating, while the female barista made drinks quickly and accurately. The shop doors were open, which felt very welcoming and accessible. Inside has a few tables, and they have food as well. A handful of parking spots pepper the perimeter of the store, which is also right by the gas station there. Maybe I'll ask for an extra shot in my future drink. I definitely wanna try some others from their extensive latte menu, like the Churro or Cinnamon Blast.

Toast has always been one of our go-to brunch spots. We used to go to the Newport location, but we…read morego to this location now because there is more parking, and the ambiance in this place feels lighter and more beautiful. We always receive great service from the staff. Everybody is always welcoming and happy to serve. All the times we have dined here, the manager would check in from time to time to make sure we have all we need and that we are satisfied. This is a type of brunch place I would take friends visiting from out of town to. Our staples are: Ube french toast Sisig burrito Chicken & waffles The serving is pretty huge and the food is consistently delicious.

Great brunch spot with tasty savory and sweet options! The ube toast portion was huge, extremely…read moretasty and I really like the flavor combined with the blueberry compote(?) The pork belly bowl was the perfect salty compliment to it, and came out piping hot. Underneath the crispy fried egg is a great combination of potato salad, broccolini, and the pork belly - amazing variation in flavors and textures to make a fun meal with lots of different notes. Drinks were yummy but I actually enjoyed them more with an extra shot of espresso to balance out the sweetness. Interior is spacious, bright and airy, and service was super friendly and accommodating!