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    4.0 (2k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    This place is cute as hell
    Cheryl G.

    This brunch spot was highly recommended so I made my way over to East Sacramento to try it out. I typically am not a person to wait in line but since I'm not familiar with the area, I didn't feel like trying to figure out a different place to go. The wait was only about 20 minutes, but I chose to wait for an indoor table because I was a little chilly so it ended up being slightly longer. I ordered the Rosemary breakfast and asked for my eggs, scrambled with cheese. It came out looking so good, and they actually made like a little omelette with my eggs and cheese, it was just lovely and fluffy. The rosemary bread with the butter and the blackberry purée was unreal. I could drink a cup of that purée. I was a bit disappointed in the potatoes because the salt level was astronomical. I'm someone who loves salt and it seemed like all the really crispy spots were saturated, burn my tongue level of salt. I was going to say something to the waitress, but she didn't come back until I was almost done eating. The coffee they use was from a local roaster and I went for a light roast pour over coffee and it was phenomenal. Beautifully nuanced flavors. Parking around here is rough. I parked in the neighborhood on the street behind the restaurant and I did not see any no parking signs but got a parking ticket anyway. I even looked before I left, but I saw nothing! When I got back and saw the ticket I was like WTH. I finally found the resident only parking sign about a block away on the other side of the driveway on that part of the street. Bummer.

    Savory pancake with bacon, cheddar and jalapeño.
    Kacy O.

    Omg!!!! Amazing breakfast in East Sac!!! I thought Los Gatos cafe in LG (uptown and downtown) didn't have a possible relative until Orphan. If you think you know the ultimate breakfast place in Sac, you need to head to Orphan. Fabulous plethora of sweet and savory choices priced reasonably where you can dine with a friend and pay less than $35 (including tip) for an awesome tasting breakfast. Street parking for two hours is plentiful and establishment is cash or check only.

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    Lili M.

    I have officially been here now a few times for breakfast/brunch and I am so glad it was put on my radar by friends and family. Orphan is an adorable and delicious brunch spot in East Sac only minutes (literally a two minute drive, 10 minute walk) from McKinley Park. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor (covered) seating, has a very small parking lot (3 spots), and is cash only. They have an ATM inside and the prices on the menu already include tax. Parking can be a little difficult on the streets due to two hour limits and certain areas requiring a permit, but we've always found a spot nearby. There also can be a wait when it's busy, 20-30 minutes. The food is so good here, very filling portions, and comes out rather quickly. So far with my family we've tried the dragon potatoes, breakfast tamales, grande breakfast burrito, soy chorizo breakfast, and naked cakes. Everything has been delicious, I don't think you can order anything wrong here. Our favorite has been the dragon potatoes because of the rich flavorful carnitas! The service has also been great, the staff were very friendly and accommodating. People here also bring their dogs and are sat outside. Definitely recommend trying this place out!

    Dragon Potatoes
    Kate W.

    One of my greatest disappointments in life is a restaurant that doesn't reservations. Unfortunately, Orphan is one of those places. They are also cash/ check only which is def something to consider, especially since i never carry cash anymore. the service was wonderful. they squeezed us in in less than an hour on a late sunday morning for 6 people. cute vibes and love the neighborhood it's located in. they are well know for their rosemary bread, so i obviously had to sample that. it was yummy. it was a brioche style. it actually worked well with the jam, which i wasn't expecting. i had the dragon potatoes which came with rosemary potatoes topped with carnitas, black beans, jack cheese, salsa, tomatoes, scallions & cilantro, served with sour cream, avocado, grilled jalapeños, & two flour tortillas. this was my ideal breakfast dish because it was more lunch adjacent, there weren't eggs, and it had lots of different flavors in it. the carnitas were delicious and really added to the flavor. loved the salsa and the black bean addition. i wish they did smaller tortillas though. we also tried the gluten free pancakes. i was pleasantly surprised by how fluffy they were for being gluten free. perfect amount of sweetness without being overpowering.

    Blueberry cornmeal pancakes - I upgraded regular pancakes on 2 for bkfst (so I could have eggs/bacon)
    Mitzi A.

    Had to come try the blueberry cornmeal pancakes! They are gluten free and taste really good!! Not as desne or grainy as I expected - rather they are light and fluffy with lots of fresh blueberries. The coffee featured is Black Sails Coffee (great strong diner style coffee). My pal had steak and eggs (also good!). Definitely a great neighborhood diner. Only caveat is parking is limited in the parking lot and in street parking so avoid peak times.

    Avocado Scramble and Latino Breakfast Quesadilla
    Cresentia G.

    My children brought me here for brunch to celebrate my 50th birthday. This was my first time and let me tell you they did not disappoint. I've read reviews that the wait might be long and it's always super packed. We must of came on a good day because we literally waited 10 minutes. I ordered the blueberry cornmeal pancakes (not pictured) and they were so yummy. I added 2 eggs over hard and bacon. It was a lot of food that I wasn't able to finish it and I took it home. We also ordered dragon potatoes, artichoke scramble, avocado scramble, steak and potatoes, naked pancakes, and latin breakfast. My family enjoyed every bite! Our waitress kept checking on us and making sure we were okay. She was friendly and always had a smile on her face. I wish I would of asked her name. The place is small but cozy. Love the decor and seating z we were sat in the corner by the window. Such a cute little spot. Oh and make sure you bring cash because they don't except cards but they do have an atm machine.

    Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes
    Ray B.

    Nice little café tucked into an East Sacramento neighborhood. Aside from keeping an eye on parking and remembering it's cash only, there's really nothing to worry about. The café offers outdoor seating and a surprisingly interesting menu with plenty of delicious options. I'm not sure what they're doing to their potatoes, but they were seriously good -- easily a standout. A charming neighborhood spot that's definitely worth a visit. BB

    Brekkie tamales w egg and bacon side
    Stacie M.

    I wanted a nice place to have breakfast before my flight and Orphan didn't disappoint. Parking is a little rough, but I parked in the neighborhood and walked in. It's a cash only place but they have a no fee ATM, so all good. I had the breakfast tamales and a side of bacon and everything was delicious. If you're in the area, check it out!

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    Breana R.

    We came during peak brunch time and we had a party of 9 so we had a little bit of a wait time as expected. The waiter Serena herself came outside to give us an update on our table, once seating us she quickly came to start our drinks and order she memorized all of our order perfect no mistakes ! Amazing place, such good vibes from all the staff & the food was amazing. Thank you Serena and staff definitely recommend!!!

    Breakfast tamales (that tomatillo sauce is so good!)
    Alicia G.

    Popular breakfast spot with great patio seating. Some great breakfast options, and I'm always impressed with their fresh seasonal fruit! Parking can be a pain- watch o it for a parking ticket with the street parking too!

    Dragon Potatoes
    Robert V.

    Super good spot for breakfast food. They only take cash or check, but we saw this on the website before going. There is an ATM inside if needed. The iced coffee was super good, the dragon potatoes also delicious! Sausage and eggs were good as well. The steak and eggs was ok, but not as good as other items. They make their own bread, that was delicious! We got a side and it came with absolutely delicious jam! Photo does not do it justice. Service was pretty good - they were busy but we got seated and served in a reasonable time. Ambiance was cafe style and buzzing with a positive energy from people enjoying brunch (and a birthday group). They only serve breakfast on weekends, so not sure what lunch menu is like. We all enjoyed the meal and I'll definitely come back if in the area. Recommend.

    Orphan French Toast, Steak N Eggs
    Kim N.

    Really nice brunch spot-- food was good with filling portions. I also really liked the outdoor seating and how cozy this brunch spot felt!

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    Justin S.

    I've been wanting to try Orphan for years and somehow never got around to it, turns out I've really been missing out! We arrived on a Saturday around 10:00 a.m. and were quoted a 30 minute wait for a party of three. I appreciated how accurate they were with the wait time; our table was ready right at 10:30. Considering how busy it was, the customer service was excellent. After looking over the menu, I went with the Two Plus, which comes with two pancakes, eggs, and bacon. I upgraded the pancakes to the blueberry cornmeal pancakes, and I'm so glad I did. The portion sizes were huge. My scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly, not overdone at all. The pancakes were massive but surprisingly light and not too heavy; I could only finish one because of the size. The bacon was cooked just right- crispy with a slight chew. Overall, I would highly recommend Orphan for the quality of food, reasonable prices, and great service. It's a perfect brunch spot, especially if you plan to stroll the neighborhood or walk around McKinley Park afterward. .

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    Is there a vegan menu posted online anywhere?

    here is their menu. I don't know if they have a specialty vegan menu, but I know they can make some of the items on their menu vegan friendly. . The best thing to do is give them a call. https://www.orphanbreakfast.com/general-8

    Do they serve organic eggs?

    I don't know. But the service was not good and they only take cash. There is a ATM machine in the restaurant because of this issue. We had I hopes.

    Do they take reservations?

    No. When I tried to get reservations for April 17 for our party of 7 I was told that would not be possible as they are first come, first served. Know that up to 6 people can sit together but for us, we were seated in 2 groups of 3 and 4 in close… Read more

    Are you open for outside dining these days?

    Yes, outdoor dining is available and you are given the option of inside or outside dining.

    How much of the menu is organic?

    Do they serve alcohol here?

    No Alcohol

    Do they do reservations or Call Ahead seating?

    They don't. On the weekends you have to be prepared to wait. They do however let you call in an order to go!

    Do they have ketchup?

    Lol nope, go ahead and bring your own bottle ?

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    Went on a Saturday for brunch with three other people and when I asked the wait time, the host took…read moreawhile to seat us, even though I said we were ok with outside. At the end, we ended up seating outside and all the time wasted could have been to help other people. Our server was friendly, but since we were outside she would take awhile to come outside. The meatloaf was a big plate and my husband could not finish it. He did say it was a bit salty. The shrimp and grits were great (would recommend). My son's chicken tenders were great as well and looked homemade and not like it came from a frozen bag. There is paid parking around the area. It was a 60 degree day but with jackets on, the weather felt amazing. When we had stepped into the restaurant it had felt too stuffy, so I am glad we got to seat outside.

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    4.1
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    AMAZING!!! I'm a barista and I really love to go to coffee shops and get know other Baristas. Also…read moreto have a place where I'm not working and enjoy the ambiance. Old Soul at 1716 L is like home to me. It's the place I always want to be when I'm not living the craziest life possible. I'm OBSESSED with their kieche and as annoying as I'm sure it is I always have to ask if mushrooms are in it because of allergies. Not one staff member ever makes me feel bad about asking. Want to give a couple shout outs to the stellar team if I don't mention your name your still so great! Reese, probably one of (the coolest humans you'll ever meet) remembered me from my second entrance in the building and always makes the best coffee. They go above and beyond in customer service asking about my acting and hobbies. Always pleasant and working hard. Tiff is an absolute gem and has gone above and beyond by remaking my order when it was accidentally taken by the wrong customer immediately. She is kind and welcoming at every visit. Overall I don't have a lot of places I feel comfortable being. Old Soul is one of them and has a special place in my heart. Thanks for always making me feel seen, serving amazing food, and helping me stay alive with a great coffee no matter what the drink or season.

    What's the point of offering online ordering if employees refuse to make the order until the…read morecustomer personally reminds them? I waited over 30 minutes for two drinks that took roughly three minutes to prepare. The employee only started making them after I asked whether my order was ready. Her explanation was that they don't make online orders until customers show up because some people never come, or because ice might melt. That's not how mobile ordering works. The entire reason people order ahead is so the drinks are ready when they arrive. Instead, my order was apparently ignored while I stood there waiting with no communication whatsoever. If customers are expected to announce themselves before their order will even be started, that should be clearly stated when ordering. Otherwise, this is just wasting people's time and defeating the purpose of the service entirely. Extremely frustrating experience.

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    I finally stopped into Zebra Club at 9:30am on a Saturday to catch up with a big group of people…read more The bar was already hopping, and it looked like there was a previous group hanging out after watching early morning sports on the TVs. I ordered a Guinness and we moved to the back area as our group grew too large to have at the small front tables. They have breakfast and lunch available and had an impressive menu for what I thought was just a bar. We asked our server what she recommended and she said the waffle fries and French toast are great. While we passed on the French Toast (this time- I'm more of a savory breakfast person) we did get waffle fries ($7) and their Zebra Special ($15.50) that comes with two eggs, meat (ham, bacon or sausage), hash browns, and choice of toast. We paid a little extra to get a biscuit with gravy instead of toast. We also ordered jello shots for the group and it was very fun having morning jello shots with breakfast. They have a lot of televisions here and seem to serve as a watch party destination for a lot of sports fans. They also have an outdoor area, which is great for groups, but we also noticed that the small of people smoking wafted into the inner dining area from outside which was a drawback for me. The staff here was so nice and attentive and we had so much fun with our group here. Would highly recommend checking them out.

    The stars are to only represent the food and the cook Mike. I've heard so much about the tacos that…read morewe decided to stop in for Father's Day. Well, the meat was cold and it seemed like all that was done was fry the tortilla. We explained the food was cold and instead of ensuring the meat was warm, Mike stuck the food in the microwave - with the lettuce, tomato, and cheese! Now the server, Shana, gets 5 stars. She was understanding and apologized when we said the meat was cold AND after it was put into the microwave. I feel like Shana knows customer service.

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