Came in on the suggestion of a friend for an impromptu lunch. Although Mendocino Farms has been…read morearound for a long time, I'd never been here and boy have I been missing out! The restaurant has plenty of inside seating and a very nice covered patio area for outdoor dining. Orders are placed at the counter and brought to your table when it's ready. All of the employees we interacted with today were all friendly and helpful. The menu has SO many delicious sounding choices that I will have to make several return visits to try them all! But for today I chose their prosciutto & chicken panini. The sandwich was perfectly pressed and generously filled with carved chicken and all sorts of yummy goodness. This particular dish also had honey roasted almonds sprinkled inside, giving it a very surprisingly nice added crunch. I've been to all the other restaurants in this shopping center and Mendocino Farms is by far the BEST of them all. I've already made plans to come back next week :)

I've always enjoyed the food at Mendocino Farms, but today's experience at the Brea location gave…read moreme a whole new reason to keep coming back. I had a board retreat that was supposed to be catered by Mendocino Farms, but due to an error, our catering order was never placed. With a room full of people expecting lunch and little time to find a solution, I called the restaurant hoping they could help. Jordan immediately went into problem-solving mode. She checked whether they could accommodate a last-minute catering order and even consulted her manager. Although they didn't have the necessary catering supplies, Jordan worked with me to find another option: individual sandwich and salad orders. The team rushed to prepare everything so I could pick it up and make it back to the retreat in time. They absolutely saved the day. The food was phenomenal, as always, but the service truly earned this review. Jordan and the team didn't cause the problem, yet they went above and beyond to help solve it. Everyone enjoyed lunch, and what could have been a major issue became a success. I'll continue coming back for my own meals, and Mendocino Farms Brea will be at the top of my list for future events. Great food earns return visits; service like this earns loyalty. Thank you to Jordan and the entire team for coming through when we needed it. An easy five stars.

Fast service Way too salty…read more Over priced Portion not too big and you paying more than twenty two bucks per sandwich w limited ingredients Not worth it

They had very little selection, i went for the picanha steak and it tasted spoiled. It's hard to…read moretell based off of color because the meat is in a vacuum sealed bag making them appear grey. Very disappointed considering the pics i paid. Went here with the assumption it was better than a grocery store meat dept, but im now regretting that decision.

Sometimes you just need a good old-school sandwich shop, and The Hat absolutely hits that spot…read more Food came out QUICK and everything was good. We went with the chili cheese dog, pastrami, and a large onion rings. First of all... LARGE MEANS LARGE HERE. The amount of onion rings they gave us was absolutely insane for two people. We barely made a dent in them. Small order next time! The pastrami was piled high, the chili cheese dog was loaded, and everything had that classic no-frills comfort-food feel to it. Also, honorable mention to the RANCH. When the ranch is good, it deserves recognition. The atmosphere completes the experience too. It has that classic old-school sandwich shop vibe that feels like it hasn't needed to change because it already knows exactly what it is. Good food, fast service, massive portions. Definitely coming back, just ordering the SMALL onion rings next time.

Not sure if the changes recently are permanent or they're having an off day. I arrived on a weekday…read moreevening and ordered a pastrami which is my favorite sammie here. The order taker at the counter was friendly and the sammie was up within five minutes. Much to my surprise when I opened it, the pastrami was certainly not what I'm used to. The pastrami portion was light on weight and portion was skimpy looking. The roll seemed less dense than prior visits. Overall, I hope these changes at The Hat aren't for good since I can't be the only patron whose noticed these changes.

Sandwich's are really good ,, just wish the potato salad was homemade, taste like store bought .read more

Love this place. Staff are friendly and the food is great. Ordered the #23, the Mob Boss on a…read moreFrench baguette. All sandwiches are one size. The bread was fresh and the meats and veggies were great. The meat to sandwich ratio was awesome and the prices were good.

Walked into the store and was immediately greeted with lots of enthusiasm. My friend is a jimmy…read moreJohn's fiend LOL. So we know the sandwhiches are always good but the service is what makes THIS jimmy John's stand out. Definitely coming back Update on the sandwhich: SANDWHICH WAS AMAZING thanks Sian

Always late when I order online.. places my order at 12:11pm and received it at 12:50.. people who…read morecame in and ordered when I was waiting for their orders before me looks store orders are being prioritized over online orders. App even said it was ready at 12:35pm, but the person making the sandwich says it's not ready.. this really defeats the purpose of ordering online.

I love me some good Dutch crunch bun and I love that Ghost Sando Shop's sandwiches all come on a…read moreDutch crunch bun. I've tried their signature The Melrose, which consists of black forest ham, oven roasted turkey, bacon, melted White American cheese, topped with house slaw (lettuce, red onions, pepperoncini tossed in their "Melrose" spread) and tomato. I absolutely love this sandwich!! It's packed with so much flavor, and the bun absorbs all of the juicy goodness, making every bite incredibly satisfying. Runner-up for me is the Uncle Nikki. This one has Genoa salami, pepperoni, capicola, provolone cheese, also topped with their house slaw. I've only ordered from here through Postmates, and every time their packaging is excellent--they wrap each sandwich in this cute wrapper, which adds a fun touch and keeps everything neatly intact and fresh by the time it arrives. Each sandwich is around $12 (as of June 2026), and I honestly think it's worth the price because these sandwiches are huge and so good!!

Food is 5 stars, but this place has the absolute worst music on the loudest volume…read more If you enjoy terrible music and great food,I highly recommend it.

One of my go-to Italian restaurants in OC! Always love visiting because the ambiance is very cozy…read moreand the wallpaper on the walls makes you feel like you teleported into an actual restaurant in Italy! For my meal, I got the following: Salad with Italian dressing (10/10). Tasted very fresh and I love the house-made dressing. Perfect balance of tangy and savory Garlic bread (10/10). Hands down probably the best garlic bread I've ever had! I always eat at least 2 pieces. Shareable with friends/family Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti (8/10). Loved the mariana sauce. Tasted very authentic, not those sauces you get from the grocery store. Everything else tasted as you would expect Service is great! The waiter was attentive and checked in on us frequently

We love your wonderful food and our family has dined for nearly 20 years at your restaurant. I am…read morewriting because of the numerous email invitations to celebrate was unfortunately a disaster for us. Making a journey from San Diego only to be turned away and told it was sent in error with the wrong dates and no corrective offer given. Then on the following day we receive another email of lesser value that says "if you couldn't make it to our 26th Anniversary..." was like salt on an open wound. We will in the future return but for now we are very disappointed. Congratulations on another year.

I tried the mac and cheese, and it was actually pretty good. It wasn't busy, and it looks like they…read morehave $10 off $40 on DD currently. Unfortunately, they close at 9 PM, so you won't be able to order from them for a late-night snack/meal. They have lots of interesting options on their menu that look promising, although prices are higher than most other fast food/fast casual dining places. I think I'll have to try their focaccia bread and sweet potato fries one of these days. Their Korean cauliflower also sounds unique.

Been here a few times now. Every meal has been very good!…read moreI've had the Tuscan chicken sandwich, beef empanada, Thai curry chicken bowl, peri peri chicken plate. My only critique would be the sauce on the chicken wasn't to my personal liking - this 4 stars. The chicken was cooked perfectly - soft and moist. Sauce however was a downer...not sure if it's a cultural difference in taste or a personal taste thing. As I mentioned, the chicken itself was really good, along with roasted mixed vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes. Service is walk-up counter and given a number. Self seating. Food comes out in a timely manner. The vibe and ambiance of the restaurant is nice. Overall a very good place to eat. I'll definitely be back for more tasty food.

Man, shoutout to Board & Brew because they completely changed the way I look at sandwiches. Growing…read moreup, I was never really a huge sandwich person. My mom usually made the classic ham and cheese or turkey and cheese, so sandwiches never felt like something I got overly excited about. Then I tried the Turkado, and honestly... I get it now. That sandwich was packed with flavor and had the perfect balance of turkey, lettuce, and that signature sauce. I don't know what exactly is in that sauce, but do they share the recipe? Because there's something about it that makes the sandwich special. It ties everything together perfectly. I also tried the Baja Chicken, and this one honestly proved me wrong. I've never been the biggest fan of chicken sandwiches on that type of bread, but Board & Brew made me question that entire opinion because this sandwich was magnificent. Flavorful, satisfying, and way better than I expected. Now I'm sitting here realizing I probably need to work my way through the rest of the menu because there are still several sandwiches I haven't tried. Board & Brew might have officially turned me into a sandwich guy, and I honestly didn't see that coming.

The sandwiches were bomb and HUGE! Everything was super fresh, and they had a great selection of…read morelocal beers to choose from. Such a great little spot for a quick bite, especially in a nice area. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, which is a nice bonus. Staff was so friendly a younger crowd for sure. Definitely recommend checking this place out! BTW we stumbled upon this place by accident.

Casual dining for Japanese food …read more Order either at kiosk ( left side) or at the counter. Daily specials are offered. See poster stand outside the entrance for listings. Quite a variety of food options : curry, rice bowl, tofu pockets, katsu, , chiken wings and more... Minimal tables for in dining. Great self serve soda fountain machine. Unusual flavors to choose from. Hubby and I both enjoyed the ( Monday) chicken curry lunch special which had rice, chicken curry katsu, cabbage salad, macaroni and a fountain drink. * It would be extra nice to help the staff and tidy up after your meal .

A visit from a few days ago…read more The cashier was really nice, friendly and bright! Excellent customer service! The place is always immaculate, clean and fresh! So I ordered their chicken teriyaki bowl for $10.99 and made it keto (no carbs) with extra veggies (carrots and broccoli only). - They forgot the jalepenos - The carrot pieces were really BIG and fibrous (not enjoyable not tender); tough to chew - The chicken was 2x cooked or overcooked (kinda hard), my 1st visit they cooked it to much softer - Portion size was good A healthly meal, but not that enjoyable. I will try their bulgogi bowl next time. I wish they would sell their Cholmyun without the katsu (I can't eat fried protein foods due to health reasons).