Everything from the atmosphere to the pricing for the large portions and amazing quality was exactly what we were looking for this morning to get a bite to eat. Even with it being busy (as it deserves) we got sat at a reasonable time and the servers were so nice and attentive read more

Headline: If you love breakfast you'll love this place! Location: Located off C and 35h street, I never expected to find a nice cozy little breakfast shop out here but thanks to a recommendation by a friend I was able to find this gem. Located across from office complex and a neighborhood it's surprising to find a place like this and the parking situation lets you know it is defintely a popular spot. They have a small seating area inside as well as seating outside it this defintely a place you don't come for a quick bit. Pay attention to the parking rules and signs so you don't get on the parking departments bad side!!!! Vibe: This place gives more old school diner vibes rather than the modern industrial type look you see from a lot for the newer place. They scream old school and I really enjoy that it's not all about trying to get a modern vibe. Service: staff was great and attentive getting our orders out quick and refills coming. They announced the specials and were really friendly and upbeat. Food: I ordered the special and really enjoyed the different tastes with the pineapple and coconut. The portions are pretty big here and it can seem pricy but those prices are inclusive of sales tax. Big thing to note: this place is cash or check only! Defintely worth checking out but make sure you bring money. If not, they do have a fee less ATM inside. read more

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. read more

Orphan - This place is cute as hell - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Vegan option available. Chanced upon this trendy cute restaurant while visiting Sacramento. An amazing and ecl electic breakfast/lunch menu. They have thier own unique and tasty takes on standard items. We had the Papas Loco and the Dragon Potatoes veganized. Both are delicious and filling. Our waitress, Serena, is such a joy. She could not be more warm and welcoming. The ambiance is chill and relaxing with soft alternative music in the background. We hit this place 2 days in a row...once was not enough. Such a great find. Will def be back the next time we cone to Sacramento. read more

Orphan - Papas Loco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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. read more

Orphan - Savory pancake with bacon, cheddar and jalapeño. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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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! read more

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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. read more

Orphan - Dragon Potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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! read more

Orphan - Brekkie tamales w egg and bacon side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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. read more

Orphan - Blueberry cornmeal pancakes - I upgraded regular pancakes on 2 for bkfst (so I could have eggs/bacon) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. . read more

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My food was really good. I added bananas to their blueberry pancake because I didn't want the other fruit and I got a side of scrambled eggs with cheese and green onions. Their food was so good and fresh, you can really taste the quality. I wish they had non pork protein options like turkey bacon, chicken apple sausage or any poultry breakfast sausage. I'm shocked with it being 2025 some places still don't have non pork /non red meat options with so many people being vegan or vegetarian now. However my service was great- the food was fire and I loved the berry compote/jam and my homegirls potatoes and toast was delicious. This place is cash only so fyi and parking can be a little tough. This place is pretty popular and I see why read more

Orphan - Scrambled eggs + cheese and green onions - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Friendly, helpful staff, great ambience, superb food. What more can one ask for? A truly exceptional referral. We'll be back for sure.

What a wonderful neighborhood gem! So darn delicious with some surprise items that I have never tried before! The potatoes are the best we've had get them! Perfectly seasoned and with a nice crust! I need to go back and try more items for sure! Quick service. We sat outside. Large portions, we were full! I had the lemon berry pancakes and they were heaven! I need them again! Good bacon we added an extra side. 2 outdoor patios and an inside area. Check out the video. I highly recommend. Nothing greasy. All was fresh! read more

I really enjoy Orphan, it's a great breakfast spot with consistently well-seasoned dishes, lots of rosemary. The potatoes are the standout, perfectly crispy with a rosemary flavor bomb that might be the best I've had anywhere. I also love that you can order single pancakes or French toast, which makes it easier when everything looks good and you don't want to commit to just one dish. The main downside is parking, it's a real struggle, especially during busy hours. The menu also doesn't offer a ton on the way of protein which can be a downside for some but maybe don't come here for country fried steak and ham. Also worth noting it's cash-only, though there is a free ATM on site. Solid spot overall and definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. Let me know if you want it shorter, punchier, or a little more playful. Brad signing off. read more

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CASH only! Open 365 days from 7 AM to 2 PM! They do have an ATM inside the restaurant if you don't have cash on you. Make sure to bring your patience too ;-) I feel like there is always a wait, but once you sit down the food come out fast! Artichoke Scramble The eggs are fluffy with just the right amount of cheese. It comes with rosemary potatoes and rosemary bread. Banana Blackberry Pancakes Three buttermilk pancakes with bananas and blackberries folded into their cornmeal pancakes. What is there not to like!? Great menu! It was hard to decide to one item. My friend and I split these two dishes and it was best of both worlds. You got the savory and sweet! Excellent coffee! I had the Heritage Medium Roast with oak milk. My friend told me that they grind their coffee in-house. I can taste the difference. One weird thing is they do not have ketchup! What? How do you serve potatoes but not have ketchup? Not a big deal, but I do like to eat potatoes with ketchup. Oh well! read more

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I ordered the banana blackberry pancakes with two over medium eggs and bacon, everything was absolutely fantastic. I was pleasantly surprised by the banana, blackberry pancakes, not only were they light and fluffy, but extremely flavorful! Omg the compote really hit it off. This was my first time ever having bananas and blackberries together and it did not disappoint. I ordered three DoorDash, so I cannot comment on the service or the ambience, however, my order was ready very fast. read more

Orphan - Blackberry banana Banana Blackberry Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

WOW WOW WOW. We drove from Lincoln (45 minutes) after reading the review for the place it was TOTALLY worth the drive. We ordered the breakfast tamales, dragon potatoes, and a single banana blackberry pancake. The breakfast tamales were delicious! They had a slight sweetness to them and paired really well with the accompaniments on the plate. The dragon potatoes were packed with flavor and come with two home made tortillas. I made a breakfast burrito and said mmmmmmmm with every single bite. The banana blackberry pancake is just divine. What an absolutely delicious meal this was. I doubt there is anything on the menu that is yummy! 10/10 I would eat here again read more

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***Two Foodie Guys*** We decided to give Orphans a try! It took at least 5 minutes to pour us a cup of coffee which they will charge you a $1.00 for each cup after but the first cup wasn't worth it. This is suppose to be a "breakfast" house and anything that you would want on your breakfast plate is an extra charge 2 Eggs = $6.00. Overall this place does not deserve a second chance with the quality of the food and the service was subpar. We give it a big C- read more

Yum, yum, yum! I hadn't been here in years, but since I've been working in the area, I was so happy to rediscover that Orphan (and Roxie) are just a few steps away. Lately, I've been getting my orders to-go, and every time I walk in, I'm greeted with a warm smile. The portions are generous and enough for two meals. Everything is made with fresh, vibrant ingredients that taste absolutely delicious. Yes, it can be a little on the pricier side, but the quality and quantity of food make it worth it. read more

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The food here always tastes high quality and fresh! I love their pancakes, all of them. The savory are so incredible and nice change to a traditional sweeter pancake, I get no jalapeño to keep it non spicy. The bacon is a go to as well and crunchy and thicker, and maybe the best item is coffee with a huge portion of homemade whipped cream. The only 2 negative things is that it's cash or check only and the parking is awful. Despite a long waitlist on weekend mornings it moves relatively quickly. Service is always kind and quick and it's easy to see why it's always packed. read more

Orphan - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

Very yummy! Cute place, good food, not the cheapest. Services was OK, if not a bit slow. I am deducting a star for cash only. Yes, I know they have a free ATM, but it's 2025. Before you jump on me for complaining about that, I can tell you that it costs about 3% to accept credit cards. I have no idea how much an ATM costs, or how much they cover in ATM fees to offer the ATM for free to customers (because nothing is really free in life), but I can't imagine it ends up much cheaper. And in the meantime, you've made me (and based on other reviews, other customers) grumpy... over 3%. I see some of the other reviews had complaints about parking. It's mostly street parking in a mostly residential neighborhood. No issues there, plenty of open spaces. read more

Orphan - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

1-10-26, noon for takeout. Called ahead and ordered Dragon Potatoes and stack of gluten-free Savory pancakes. Breezed in, past the long line, to pay and pick up orders. Once home, both dishes were delicious. read more

Orphan - 1-10-26: Dragon Potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

Went in for eggs and potatoes with bacon and it was not good. They make the food in big batches every few hours instead of cooked to order so it gets stale. Like eating at a cafeteria. The atmosphere is also pretty weird and you can tell management is failing here read more

This place stays busy but the wait isn't long. Be sure to bring cash, however if you don't there is convenient atm. We ordered the cornmeal blueberry pancakes with a side of butter. The texture was immaculate and the bacon was cooked perfectly (not too stiff or soggy). The waiters were attentive despite how busy it was. The parking lot is small but there's parking within the neighborhood. read more

Orphan - Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

This is the it-place for breakfast on a weekend morning. Parking will be a challenge to find, and you might have to wait to be seated, but the food is worth it. If you're in the mood for Pancakes, you really can't do any better than either the Savory Cakes or the Blueberry pancakes. The Rosemary bread usually comes with the egg dishes and is very special. If the weather is pleasant, choose outdoor seating for the best experience. The tables are separated enough to give you the space you need with your group. read more

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Service: Wait time just depends when you go, took me and my amiguita 15ish mins to get seated. Our server had a lot of tables, so some items were forgotten at first but then remembered. It happens, and she was probably the kindest one there with cool tattoos! Food: The Rosemary Potato's are a must! They are very savory and delicious. I wished they served more :( I felt like they poured a fat amount and took some out, and then-some. Like 1/4 of a cup :/ The look liquified jam - WOW! Hella good on the white toasty bread! the egg tasted like egg, nothing special - Orphan Cooks don't be afraid of that butta They don't have ketchup btw just hot sauce Dip your potatos in maple syrup - I'm being for real, it's a trip and it's good. Amiguita always gets her avocado scrambled as her go-to! She recommends it, but I went for something a lil more basic :) ‍ The Vibe Gay! Both meanings here :) love it I think the outside is a lot prettier than sitting inside tbh the vines are so earthy and pretty. I didn't like the way the inside floor looked, put some pretty piso y'kno, but cada quien I guess maybe its the look they're going for read more

Orphan - Avocado Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Orphan is located in a neighborhood that gives it a home cooked meal vibe. There is limited street parking with various day and time restrictions but it shouldn't be hard to find a spot. There is no online reservation so you'll have to show up to get a spot in line. For a party of 6 on a Sunday around 11:30am, it was about a 30-45min wait. There is somewhat limited seating as there is only ~6 tables of different sizes inside and a handful of small tables outside. The menu was very limited in the variety of options compared to other brunch spots. The July's special menu did peak my interest though with their Smoked Lox Bagel. I'm a fan of smoked salmon so this was my choice for brunch. It was decent. A fair amount of smoked salmon but the bagel was on the tougher side. Other than that, it's typical. For $18? I'd say that's pretty expensive. Some things to note is that there is no price mark for monthly specials. Why not put the price there and save the workers the time to respond to every table asking how much they are? One thing that stuck out was how we weren't informed about the charge for extra for vanilla custard on the pancake or even the jam. Funny enough that the house made salsa was free. My friend asked for medium rare steak and was served well done. There was a bunch of flies hovering around our table which was irritating. All in all, I didn't really have a good experience and so I'm discouraged from coming again. read more

Orphan - Salmon Lox Bagel (July special) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

The atmosphere inside is super cozy and they are open 365 days a year, that's insane hats off to them for that but the breakfast itself was decent. The bread was a little dry, looking back at the pictures I think maybe they just forgot to give me butter with mine as well. But I should have asked, I did in the end ask for jam and they provided me with some. The rosemary bread itself had great taste but yea just a little dry. I think with butter it would have been better so just ask, don't forget like I did. The potatoes were quite tasty as well, but I found it a little odd that the establishment has no ketchup. I really would have loved some, but the waitress did offer some salsa so that was nice. Coffee was decent as well, but I don't think the light roast was my thing. The waitress was a gem though and brought me milk alternative which was so nice of her. I'll deff come again to try some other things, because based on other reviews I hear the pancakes are great. Very excited to come back and try something different, everything does feel quite fresh and the atmosphere is quite quaint. So I'll come back for sure! Bring cash when you come check this place out or there is an ATM on site. read more

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Outstanding!!! Love love love this place! Service is outstanding, I wish had the server's name. Great menu suggestions! Quick and efficient, food took a little longer but no problem there. Especially when we went it was a Saturday! Food: yummmmm, great options available. Incredible vegetarian friendly! Ambiance: it's a vibe, so busy on the weekends but party of 2 didn't take so long, maybe 15 mins! They have heaters outside for folks eating outside on their patio! read more

Dragon Potatoes are the absolute best. This was something new we tried and I'm so glad we did! I've been trying to order different each time I come and it's never been disappointing Everything is so savory. We ordered flour tortillas to go with it and I couldn't help but also order aside of their butter toast with her homemade jam Not to mention... This place was open on Thanksgiving! What a great place for orphans on Thanksgiving like my fiancé and I! read more

Orphan - Dragon potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

10/10 food - the pancakes were amazing! Love it, so happy I ordered them. The soy chorizo alone was not great / super oily - I wouldn't recommend. But I love that I could have eggs and meat and pancakes. All in one the other dish was the soy chorizo omelette which we substituted Rosemary bread on the side and it was the best thing ever we got the jam on the side and even that was delightful. The wait is always long, but it's worth it in the end. All the waitresses were very nice as well read more

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Bring your cash and enjoy a delicious meal from Orphan. This is a popular breakfast spot in East Sacramento. It is a hidden gem where you can enjoy fresh tasting food, good customer service and a great spot to dine. You might have some difficulty parking but like with everything, pack your patience and loop around if you need to. Orphan is definitely worth it! I like to dine outside. This restaurant is clean and organized. You must try this spot for a wonderful meal and experience. read more

Phenomenal breakfast/brunch spot in an unassuming location. The food was fresh almost from farm to table, and came quickly after ordered. I had the Rosemary bread, potatoes, and scrambled eggs with a side of sausage. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly, while the addition of rosemary was brilliant. Well worth a try if you're in the area looking for breakfast. Be prepared to pay cash though as they don't accept credit cards. read more

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Woody suggested this place for breakfast. I like things pretty simple for the morning meal. And I like all the classics: bacon and eggs, eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy, hash browns, French toast, pancakes. I'd have to be pretty bored to start spicing it up or getting creative. So, I found most of the menu unappealing. Except for the biscuits with bacon gravy. Now that was something I was really looking forward to. Fortunately, I had seen the chalkboard specials on my way in, so was puzzled that particular option was not on the menu. Our server was nice enough, but either totally distracted or just more interested in visiting. Cause Woody did not get the coffee refill he requested. And we couldn't get his attention as he jabbered with other guests. I had no problem getting up and requesting it from the counter. Same with the jam - or their version of it - a berry puree. Which Woody enjoyed. He ordered the Rosemary Breakfast and liked it. The bacon gravy was good. Nothing compared to my aunt Pat's gravy though. The closest I'd had was at Denny's. Their "country gravy" was made without sausage. Not a fan of sausage gravy. Or of sausage on its own. Biscuits were unique. Square biscuits...maybe a little too dry. Overall the meal was affordable and food was good. Not great, but good. I like the space. Not sure I'd come back. read more

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I came into this restaurant expecting to have a delicious meal and boy was I disappointed. For starters, it was a fairly busy morning so we waited about 20 minutes before being seated. The wait wasn't bad, i understand busy weekends are what keep a business open. It was upsetting being sat 2 feet from where we were waiting, might as well have sat in our cars and got it to go. lol Anywho once I reviewed the menu, I ultimately decided on the Banana Blackberry Pancakes... man do I wish I had just made them at home. Aside from the pricing being insane, the amount of fruit puree provided for the stack of pancakes was laughable. My girlfriend had to order extra on the side for me which was another $1. I paired the meal with a house coffee which again was overpriced and refills were NOT free, you were looking at another $1. When it comes to the pricing of my meals this is typically not an issue but when the value of my meal/plate doesn't match the amount I spent, that's when I get upset. Side notes, they do not serve ketchup here... I thought that was a bit strange. They allow dogs here but inside which I also found strange. I wasn't a fan of that. Positive note, they play some good music. Overall, I was highly disappointed and will most likely not be going out of my way to come again. read more

Orphan - Banana Blackberry Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

I went there for breakfast with my friends in this morning,that was my first time to trying brunch haha,everything was excellent read more

Orphan - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California