Excellent brunch in Harvard Plaza, Irvine! Usually order classic French toast, by default loaded with fresh fruit, nice, healthy and tasty! Large portion, no need to order more than this for a normal 150 pound appetite. Service is nothing special though, and a lot of Mexican service staff constantly walking around and chatting in Spanish among themselves, little distracting actually, owner please take note and reign in a little, thanks! read more

First time coming to Poached Kitchen yesterday and it did not disappoint! Located in a shopping center on the corner of Imperial Hwy and Santa Ana Canyon, it's easy to spot from the street, but if you're not familiar with the center, I'd recommend using your navigation system to get to their door. Upon entering, we were warmly greeted by the 2 young women taking orders at the registers. Since it was our first visit, they were very patient while we perused the menu board and were happy to share what their best sellers are. We placed our orders and were given a number to take to the table for our food t be brought to us. On a side note, we were surprised and somewhat disappointed to learn that they do not take cash payments. The restaurant itself is nicely laid out and has a welcoming and comfortable feel for both inside and outside dining. Today, the short ribs were both calling both our names. My friend chose the Short Ribs Benedict and thoroughly enjoyed it. She commented that poaching perfect eggs is an acquired skill and the chef nailed it! I chose the Short Ribs Omelette ~ the ribs were SO tender! We both chose fresh fruit for our sides and that truly rounded out our meals perfectly. For beverages, we ordered water and coffee. They offered the choice of regular or sparkling water and brought out a good sized chilled bottle for us to be able to refill our cups as desired. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the coffee. I'm usually not a fan of strong coffee, but although it was strong, it wasn't bitter. They do have staff that keeps an eye on the dining room, checking with diners to get drink refills and asking how our food is. Today Edgar stopped by our table the most and was super friendly and gave excellent service. The whole experience was great! There are so many delicious sounding dishes on the menu that we'll need to make several return visits to try them all. Welcome to Anaheim Hills, Poached Kitchen! read more

Our favorite go to places for weekend brunch!! My kids are obsessed with the food. This is the only place I would ever order pancakes! We always order Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Cakes, classic waffle, breakfast burrito, and classic breakfast. read more

Poached Kitchen - Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Cakes, Classic Waffle, Classic Breakfast, Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anaheim, California

1st time visit. ‼This is a Cashless  Establishment‼ CREDIT OR DEBIT ONLY Fast paced service. I would not say that this is a friendly place. You order, they bring the food and thats about it. They have GREAT interaction amongst workers, chatting with one another, and they are very social amongst each other. I had the Classic Breakfast ($16.00) and Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice ($6.00) Food was well cooked, tasted fresh, this is my 1st visit, so I wont say much about it, but I will say it was not an elevated food experience. Simple cooking with normal flavors. I will comment that the OJ was wonderful, a small cup for $6.00 was worth it. This is a new restaurant therefore everything looks new and modern. Will I visit again?? Yes, I will give it one more chance. read more

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Stopped in here while traveling and was so happy with our experience. Ordered Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and hubby ordered Tropical pancakes and a side of bacon and coffee. Everything was delicious. Best of all was the service they were all so friendly and seemed happy to be there. Great job Poached you have it dialed in. read more

I come to Poached every Monday. I've tried just about everything on the menu. This place is the best. The staff is awesome. They constantly walk around with coffee and switch out empty water bottles regularly. The music is always on point. The staff from top down are amazing. Everything is good but their home style potatoes are the best. Maybe the best potatoes I've ever had. read more

After seeing so many positive reviews about Poached, we decided to stop by for brunch on Sunday. The place was busy but finding an open table wasn't an issue. The place is gorgeous inside with a large outdoor patio. We ordered a Breakfast Burrito and Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Cakes. The burrito was delicious and hearty. I love the serrano aioli in the burrito and the salsa roja that came with it. The Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Cakes were surprisingly light and airy. I'd never had ricotta in pancakes before so I was curious how these would be and they were pleasantly delicious. For drinks, my boyfriend got a strawberry matcha and I got orange juice. The OJ was definitely fresh squeezed. My bf said the strawberry matcha was good, but the matcha quality wasn't the best. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal. We'll be back to try other items on the menu! read more

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This is my first time at Poached. I will say the food was great although the French toast was really difficult to cut in to. I ordered my food at the counter and sat near the bar area. My food was served without utensils and napkins. I would get up a couple times to request new utensils and water. There was not much staff interactions because it was an hour before closing. I recommend to come earlier maybe my experience would have been different. This a family friendly environment. You definitely get what you paid for! read more

Poached Kitchen - French Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anaheim, California

The ricotta pancakes were so fluffy and definitely the highlight. The Benedict was also very delicious. Stopped in for a casual brunch date and we left very happy and satisfied. It was a busy location, but the service was quick and we were seated within 20 minutes. A casual restaurant with delicious brunch items. read more

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I had the salmon sandwich with capers, shivered onions, multi grain bread and some secret sauce. Perfection. My companion had the tuna melt and salad. Much better than our usual haunts. It is a little loud and you order up front. With table service they would be a 5. read more

My friend invited me to this place. The vibes are really nice. The ambience feels very modern and welcoming. I ordered the classic breakfast. It was so tasty. I can't wait to be back! 5/5 solid stars. read more

Poached Kitchen - Classic breakfast! Absolutely delicious. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Food was a little pricey but good. Need to offer a better drink option (soda). Would return but not unless convenient

Overall very cute , open airy space for breakfast/brunch! We went here for our Sunday brunch and ordered the following Egg sandwich - 5/10 the buns are too thick for my taste and hash brown was too oily/ soggy our least favorite Breakfast burrito- good proportions of eggs/chorizo definitely my favorite Blueberry waffle -6/10 the waffle was a little too chewy and dry for my kids Tiramisu French toast- 8/10- this was also our favorite Overall we I enjoyed the service/ ambience and would definitely come back! read more

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I really wanted to love this place based on glowing reviews, but our Father's Day visit was a huge letdown. After an hour wait, food came out lukewarm and uninspired. The lemon ricotta pancakes looked tragic-like a puddle of melted butter on berries trying to pass as a topping, with no sides included to justify the price. For a spot that prides itself on brunch, the flavors were forgettable and the presentation careless. On a holiday, we expected at least effort, if not excellence, especially when the place wasn't even packed. At these prices, bland basics and cold plates just don't cut it! read more

always love Poached Kitchen eatery, from their Downey/Lakewood location and the new Whittier location. establishment is clean & super friendly staffs, the menu are simply yet yummy and service is amazing all around. read more

The food was amazing! We had the chilaquiles verde, blueberry lemon ricotta cakes and an omelette. The food was presented well and in a timely manner. We were even gifted a delicious latte. The staff was kind and generous! read more

We went to Poached for breakfast today. I had their Eggs Benedict, which smelled and tasted of vinegar. The food was warm, not hot, and the amount of Hollandaise was minimal at best. My husband had the Short Rib Omelet and was disappointed. Ir was highly seasoned with Mexican spices, and while he loves Mexican food, it was a little over-the-top. The hash browns were mushy. The sourdough toast was excellent, but is not worth a return trip. read more

Cute restaurant in a busy plaza in Anaheim. So the way this place works is you put your name down with the hostess, and when they call your name, they assign you a table number, you order at the counter and tell them your table number, then you go sit down and wait for your food. There's indoor and outdoor patio seating available. I love their creative menu, everything looks so good. My friend and I decided on the Poached Pear French Toast and the Omelet a la Grecque, as well as the Dulce de Leche and Pumpkin spice latte for our drinks. We went during lunch so we missed the busy brunch crowd, but for some reason we still had to remind the staff about our order. Our food came first but they didn't bring our side of sausages. Luckily my friend kept her paper receipt and showed the server as proof that it was already paid for. Our coffees didn't come until we flagged someone down and asked about the status of our drinks. The coffees and the omelet was great, but the French toast was not. I liked the flavor combination for sure, but the bread was so hard and neither of us could cut through the crust of the bread. I was shaking the table so much trying to cut the toast that it was embarrassing. I should've gone with the blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes, I saw several people order that and they looked AMAZING. Service was pleasant and efficient enough (although not accurate with my experience) one of the guys had a good sense of humor. Overall a place worth a visit for a nice brunch! read more

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Party of 6 and they got us in relatively quickly around 11 am (with a 20-25 min wait). Their casual approach helps as your entire party doesn't have to be present then and there. You order at the counter and choose togo- or your table, and they bring everything out. We surmised that they just didn't have enough room/staff to take orders at the table & pay us out. They were all very attentive, refilling coffee, water bottles, clearing plates, giving us to-go containers. It was very helpful. I wish your chai latte had a stronger taste. It tasted very watered down. But i think the food went well for everyone. Besides the blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes, everything else was consumed in full. My friend's coffee had no complaints. Parking is easier on the imperial side (small entrance-in exit) and they are next to Bevmo. read more

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Seating is plentiful. Menu looked good including the seasonal items. Not a single bit of our food was hot- warm food just isn't appetizing to me. I won't return. read more

This place is absolutely amazing. My favorite breakfast place. I'm literally here almost every weekend with my husband and two kids. I bring my extended family here and friends. I first found it through the Irvine location where I also brought everyone I know. I am so happy they opened this location cause it's so much closer and we love it. Great food. Everything is so fresh and delicious. It's also fast, which is great for kids. The men who work here always have good attitudes. Sometimes the women have RBF but thats ok, the food is worth it. Extremely clean too! The bathrooms are always immaculate which is so nice when you have to change a diaper. Kid friendly. I'd give this place 100 stars if I could. read more

The service was great and the food was double that! (Especially the waffles)The room felt clean and the vibe there was relaxing.

solid breakfast spot. there was a cute outdoor patio for when the weather is nice. the blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes and avocado toast were pretty basic but still good. the strawberry matcha was a little disappointing, there was no matcha flavor at all. overall, would come back to try other dishes. read more

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Came for the first time. Chicken and waffles: 5/5 chicken was seasoned perfectly. The waffles were light and soft. Meal was on point. Service was regular. The girl who took my order always a little pissy but no biggie. Maybe she was having a bad day. Music was unnecessarily loud. I'll never understand this about certain restaurants. It will definitely stop me from coming back. Sounds overboard but how can you enjoy a meal with people when you can't hear the talk. read more

Poached Kitchen - Chicken and Waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anaheim, California

Was so looking forward to this new location in Anaheim Hills. My husband and I have tried it twice and both times it has been subpar. The service was quite lacking as well. The food was bland and we had to ask for coffee to be delivered we had to ask for our orange juice to be delivered. We probably won't be returning here. read more

A fantastic place to grab breakfast or lunch. I honestly haven't ordered and eaten anything that wasn't delicious. The service is 5 Star and the restaurant is clean and pleasant. Sit inside or out, you can't go wrong. read more

Poached Kitchen - Salmon Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anaheim, California

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it was a bright, sunny beautiful day to be outside. Sunday brunch at 10:00, no reservation and only ten minute wait. Place order at counter, tell person your assigned table number, then find your seat. Become astonished how people think it's OK to bring dogs to a restaurant, and even more so that the restaurant allows it. As we waited, I watched servers with trays glance around looking at table number signs. The numbers were not in any logical order, thus a server had to search for the correct table. There must be an easier way to do this. Our brunch arrived, and the servers were nice, and efficient. We had Salmon toast, chicken and waffles, and verde chilaquiles. I ordered a cup of $4 drip coffee which was bitter. The salmon toast, was good, Chicken and waffles cooked nicely, and tasted very good. The chilaquiles were so-so, I should have ordered the chile verde omelet, I would have liked the hash browns and toast. The chilaquiles only comes with beans, which were cold! Each order was $17-18. Business was good. Glad we tried it, but doubtful that we'll be back. read more

Came here on a Saturday morning for my MILs birthday, it was busy so we waited about 10-15 min. Our food took about 15-20 min, and when it came out my food was so cold. I got the Eggs Salmon Benedict, I could tell it would have been good if it as actually warm but it's as if it was sitting in the fridge it was so cold. My husband said that his churro waffles weren't warm/hot either. On top of the food being cold, they also had messed up on my MILs order so we had to wait for them to fix that. Not a great experience, esp for the wait and price. read more

Came here for breakfast on Sunday morning...even though they were packed but the line went quick due to their speedy service and table turning. We waited about 5 mins and got seated. They told you your table number, then you just go to the counter to order and pay for your food and come back to the table and wait for the food. That makes it in and out fast. I ordered a classic Benedict and my husband ordered a classic bfast and both were good and decent portion. The place was open and bright. read more

Poached Kitchen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anaheim, California

Spur of the moment find while in Anaheim. Definitely passed the vibe check! Located near BevMo it was a cute brunch spot. Busy. Loud. Mostly outdoor seating. Assigned a table by the host then you order at the register and provide your table #. First and foremost - Staff 10/10! Everyone was nice and friendly. I ordered a burger and fries - delicious!!! Husband ordered a California burrito - mid. Hubs gave it a 6.5/10. I wasn't a fan although that's because it had pico de gallo in it and I don't like pico in my burritos. Child ordered a kids pancakes - mid. We love pancakes and theres didn't slap for us. They had a different taste to them that's a little hard to pinpoint. Child did not eat much of them. 5/10. It really depends what you like. I would recommend trying and I'd go back for another burger. Side note - it was pet friendly. read more

Great pumpkin and pear crème French toast (on seasonal menu)! Rest of the food was also pretty good. Quick service. Definitely will come again! read more

There juevos rancheros is the best! Their service is great! Love their food especially their orange juice.

This is a balanced review. -The food was good. -The food was over priced for an 'order at the front desk' restaurant. - the restaurant is very, very, uncomfortably tightly packed. - the restaurant is extremely loud with all the bodies shoved into it, folk talking over each other, and the ubiquitous children yelling - and, the nerve when ordering at the entry desk had the nerve to ask me for a 15,20,25% tip I'm not going back. I'll do Dennys before I'll go back. I feel Dennys is looking out that I have a good experience. Two stars 'cause the food is good. read more

Another great find for breakfast., Very casual you walk up to the cash register and order your food and seat yourself. They do bring your meal out to you. Very spacious lots of seating. Great for large groups. They are only open until 2 o'clock, and it does get very crowded. They do have a couple of beers on tap, and also bloody Mary's. The food met all of our expectations. read more

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Best breakfast place in the area! The food was so good! Service is amazing as well! I love how the area feels very open and airy that eating here with family and friends made it comfortable and enjoyable. read more

Poached Kitchen - Short rib omelette and matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anaheim, California

Make sure you know what you want before you get in line to dine. You order and then get a table. The food here is great. The scramble and chicken and waffles were very delicious. The pork gravy really paired well with the chicken. The syrup was light and the waffles were light yet crispy. The coffee was pretty stout, so dress it accordingly. The staff were attentive and friendly. Another great breakfast spot! Check it out. read more

Definitely one of the most delicious restaurants I have eaten breakfast at in a long time. The flavors were amazing! I also ordered a pancake on the side and it was perfect! If you are near one I highly recommend going you won't be disappointed. The peach tea is really sweet but it's the perfect amount of sweetness with bottomless refills! Great customer service as well. read more

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Not a fan! First off, was there a carbon monoxide leak in there the day we went? Every person we interacted with here was lethargic and had zero personality. We definitely weren't wowed by the service! When you walk up to the building, you talk to the hostess outside who finds you a table and leaves a number on it. Then you order at the counter and tell them your table number. Go seat yourself, the food is brought by a runner. Nobody checks to see how anything is after that. We left before the plates were cleared. I had their House Benedict which is served with hash browns. My English Muffin wasn't toasted at all, it was just a doughy, plain, cold muffin. There was barely any hollandaise on the plate, maybe one tablespoon on each egg. It was just too dry, especially since the muffin wasn't cooked properly. Neither of us cared for the taste of their hollandaise, not sure if it was the "serrano aioli" that is listed on the menu or the sauce itself? The ham they use is thin and overly salty. The hash browns were the best part of my meal, although they have the consistency of mashed potatoes that were fried. My husband had their Egg Sandwich, which looks delicious online. Unfortunately what he was served didn't look anything like that picture. There was so much red sauce dripping off it that we thought they had squirted hot sauce all over his eggs. Turns out this was the heirloom tomato "jam" which was super runny. His sandwich was a mess to eat. The "custard eggs" were nothing of the sort, they were firm, overcooked scrambled eggs. He also had the hash browns and agreed with me that they were the best part of eating here. We'll stick to Snooze when we want a yummy breakfast! read more

Nice casual breakfast spot with ample patio seating, easy parking and wide selection of breakfast items. You order at the counter and food is brought to the table. The service was also very good. Food was served promptly and everything looked fresh and appetizing. Coffee is frequently refilled and servers are always around. Food portions are generous so you won't leave hungry. Overall a great spot and we will be back. read more

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Oh man it was such a good place to have breakfast at. Easy to order, quick to get a table and the food was brought pretty quick as well. Food itself was tasty, not oily, everything was balanced just right. Def coming back read more

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