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    Original Tommy's

    3.5 (303 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Anniversary Cup

    The chili is still the original recipe from 80 years ago. Still a delicious gut bomb with hot thick fries! Eat lunch and skip dinner! The service was very friendly.

    Double Chili Cheeseburger
    Randy L.

    Lake Forest location is very clean with no leftovers sitting on tables or trash on the floors (inside or out). Located off the 405N using the El Toro Rd exit toward the mountain side of 405. Waze or Google Map it. The service is quick, easy, fast, and accurate. Let's face it, it's Tommy's! So have to order a cheeseburger and chili tamale!!!! I know some ppl think this is "heart-attack-city" type food, but for us diehards, IT'S TOMMY'S and when you crave it, there's nothing one can do to stop us! Highly recommend THIS location. Plenty of parking. Again, the off-ramp is El Toro Rd going east towards the mountain side of 405, not beach side.

    John D.

    Something you can't get anywhere else. I've had lots of chili cheese burgers. But never like this - greasy & pasty chili and delicious. Employees prompt to take our order, food came out fast & prices were reasonable. Somethings never change.

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    Monica J.

    Great tasting food and very messy. We walked in and no one was behind the counter or in the dining room. It was completely empty. Very awkward, but the male cashier came out after a few seconds, took our order and insisted we take our food to go because they were closing in 30 minutes. I declined and said no, it's for here and we have plenty of time to eat before you close the dining room. The manager came out after our food was ready and began cleaning...again, the male cashier continued on and asked the manager if they can close the dining room so he can mop. Felt very uncomfortable and awkward.

    Our huge order.
    Charrise L.

    Really nice location. Drive through and ample parking lot. Friendly and accommodating staff. We placed a large order to go. There were only 2 workers but they were friendly and efficient. No food pics because we were sooo hungry. WARNING - to go orders will make your car smell great for days. Tommy's is the best!!! Ok, bye.

    Double Chili Cheese Burger.
    Darrin D.

    Zack and Jaden always *ROCK* I have been coming here for years! Keep up the good work!

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    23 days ago

    To whoever that was on the phone with me and made my GrubHub order, you are awesome! Amazing service and attitude.

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    26 days ago

    The service was outstanding! Much much better than before. Attentive staff and the food was great!

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    7 months ago

    Tommy's and In-N-Out are the two best bugers in So. Cal. Order with grilled peppers and onions mixed with the chili-outstanding!!!

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    11 months ago

    The OG of that satisfied feeling of having a loaded burger smothered in chili. Heaven.

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    10 months ago

    Always a classic! Food always good and always served hot! Great service! Staff friendly and apeasing to customer's needs!

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    11 months ago

    Such a great burger- nothing hits the spot like a chili cheese burger from Tommy's! Been a favorite for many years!

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    1 year ago

    Best Chili Burger in SoCal. Handsdown. Always stop in when I'm in Lake Forest. Right off the 5 freeway.

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    From South San Diego and we googled breakfast spots…read more.. Checked a few and decided on Forest Cafe for having great pictures and grwat reviews.. This place didnt disapoint. waffle tasted great. Not overcooked. Strawberries and Blueberries tasted fresh. Carne Asada Quesadill had great flavors. Cilantro and sour cream tasted good. Meat was good just hoe i asked it for. Great flavor over all. Green salsa on the side was spicy. Just the perfect amount of kick on the salsa. Definitely recommend this place. And Definitely will be coming back...

    We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Forest Cafe. It truly felt like a hidden gem. It is a small cozy…read morespot and when we went after church there was hardly anyone there which made it even better. We originally found it through Yelp and saw people raving about the homemade food and it absolutely lived up to the reviews. I ordered the Denver omelet and it was excellent. The eggs were perfectly airy and creamy without being runny. The flavor was simple but spot on and the avocado paired really well with it. Nothing felt off or overdone. We also tried a few other dishes at the table. The chilaquiles were fantastic. The tortilla chips had a great crunch and were not soggy at all. Even though they looked heavily sauced in pictures the ratio was actually perfect. Enough salsa for flavor while still keeping the chips crispy. The salsa itself was very good and the egg on top was perfectly runny and yolky which was a big plus. The version with added cheese was also great. Service really stood out. One of our friends asked for no cheese on their chilaquiles and it accidentally came out with cheese. The staff handled it so kindly. They took it back immediately and as an apology one of the owners or cooks came out personally and brought us complimentary pancakes. That small gesture really showed how much they care. The owners were incredibly sweet and kept checking in asking if everything was good and sharing how much care and time they put into making everything homemade. You could genuinely feel that passion. Huge props to Forest Cafe. I would absolutely recommend it. A great little brunch and breakfast spot and definitely a place we will be coming back to.

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    Why do you advertise that you close at 6 PM if you stop serving food at 5 PM? I came specifically…read morefor an egg sandwich, the place was completely empty, and they still refused service because the kitchen was apparently already closed. None of this is posted online, so it was a complete waste of a trip. There were also basically no pastries left, so don't expect the selection shown online or on social media to actually be available. The employees were completely unapologetic and acted like it was normal. It honestly feels like this place relies more on hype and social media than actual customer service or consistency. Definitely not worth the hype.

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    4.0(1.4k reviews)
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    The place is such a cute spot. Outside doesn't look so flashy but don't let it fool you. Coming in,…read morethe air filled with lively chatter of families and friends over what smells like good home cooking. I loved the decor. (I didn't take photos). It feels like home away from home. Everyone here was friendly. And the staff are so welcoming. The hospitality was beyond. I came here with my mom and we both enjoyed it. My mom had ordered their fresh blueberry muffins and she enjoyed it along with her coffee. I didn't try the muffin this time because I wanted something savory. Next time for sure because it looks delicious. I had ordered the #1 on the menu choice of meat with eggs (any style). I ordered my plate with bacon, eggs over medium, with hash browns styled "Those Hash-browns" which has onions and bell peppers. (Not to be confused with house potatoes fyi). I also had it with a side of toasted sourdough. It had hit the spot for a breakfast plate and the price was very reasonable compared to other breakfast spots. The portions I feel were perfect. I took leftovers home (hash browns wise). I can't wait to come back with more family and friends and be able to just indulge in the yummy items of their menu. 11/10 for me. More than 5 stars to be honest. I'm glad we decided to stop here.

    Right off the bat, what surprised me about the Snooty Fox was it's ambience - it's very…read moreold-fashioned american. The chairs are old and madr of wood, the wallpaper is a faded, patterned blue. It's not the sort of place you'd expect in Irvine: coming in here feels like visiting an old grandmother's inn. Likewise on a Tuesday morning, most of the patrons seem like they're old regulars. There's an old, patriotic Americana feel to the whole space - and that's not necessary a bad thing. As for the food, I ordered a salsa egg burrito. It came out decently fast and smelled AMAZING. The portion size is more than generous, I didn't even realize the hash brown potatoes the menu mentioned it came with were on the side and not just in the burrito The inside of the burrito is completely filled with egg. In terms of taste, it wasn't one of the best breakfast burritos I've had, but it's still good and very filling.

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    Snooty Fox - Breakfast sandwich - Two eggs, ham and cheese ($10)

    Breakfast sandwich - Two eggs, ham and cheese ($10)

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    4.3(1.4k reviews)
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    Healthy dining
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    I'm still waiting for my food, but I'm drinking my rose cardamon latte, which is delicious!…read more This place has excellent service, is clean and bright. It has a great vibe. I can see why it's busy. My order was ready in less than 8 minutes. Impressive!

    I came here for the first time over the weekend and loved the food here…read more The essentials: the standard, typical American breakfast with eggs, breakfast potatoes, choice between bacon/sausage, and toast or salad. The breakfast potatoes were good and flavorful. We picked sausage, but unfortunately they offer turkey sausage here instead of pork (so it's a little dry and bland). It's what you can expect from an American breakfast and a solid breakfast option Lemon ricotta hotcakes: The portion size is HUGE! I definitely recommend sharing with another person unless you have a large pancake appetite, haha. The honeycomb butter is sooooo delicious. I didn't even feel like I needed syrup for the pancakes after spreading the butter :) Nice lemon flavor, but I definitely wished it was a little more prominent Even though the line looks long, it does move quickly and I like that they had an employee managing the line inside and outside :) There's only a limited amount of seating inside, but plenty of tables outdoors. Considering how crowded it was, the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. Plenty of parking in the lot. I would definitely come back!

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    4.7(1.9k reviews)
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    Picked up a pistachio croissant and took it to go and it was absolutely delicious. The outer layer…read morehad a very nice crisp to it, the pistachios complement very well, and overall this was absolutely satisfying to eat. It had the perfect level of crunch and flakiness to it while maintaining a consistent pistachio filling. Best part is that the pistachio wasn't overwhelming and did not overtake the whole croissant. The workers were nice and friendly and the experience overall was great! Will be coming back when I'm in the area.

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