Very friendly, good portions. We sat outside for brunch and got pancakes, eggs and coffee

Always love coming here! Every dish ive tried has been delicious and Edgar had great service today! Will be returning soon

Food was amazing!! Service was amazing and they were very attentive. Very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Love this place. I come here all the time for breakfast. The avocado toast is amazing and the Matcha is top-tier. Ari helps me out every time and she's phenomenal!!! Plus owned by a really cool guy! Must try in OC read more

I come to Mad Coffee several times a week and it never disappoints. The drinks are consistently so good, and the girls here are seriously the sweetest. You can tell they genuinely take pride in their craft and care about every detail. Personal favorites are the banana bread latte, tiramisu latte, and strawberry matcha! Highly recommend if you're looking for a cute spot with good drinks and great people read more

Have been coming here for about a year now. Every time the food taste amazing, and the service is top notch! Indoor and outdoor seating is the best of both worlds! Amazing music and atmosphere is very welcoming! Highly recommend to try this place out, guarantee you will be coming back in a week! read more

What a cute little casual lunch spot! I love a sit down that's laid back and this spot is exactly that. We sat outside for a couple of hours in their comfy couches and had a delicious meal. I got the chicken piccata (12/10) and my friend had the spicy vodka (9/10). I just wish the spicy vodka was more spicy. Calamari was also delicious ! It's very affordable for a sit down lunch place, pasta dish was $20? And came with delicious garlic bread. My ube matcha was also really yummy and I love that it's connected to Mad Coffee. Parking is validated in the area across the street, just know your plate! read more

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The restaurant is in an office building area and adjacent to a coffee shop. Parking is validated by the restaurant if you park in the garage on the back side of Rafael's Kitchen. They have a small indoor seating area and also a beautiful patio. Since it was a nice day outside, there were plenty of folks visiting on a Saturday with their dogs which was nice to see. Ordered the pastrami sandwich which was very delicious and the mixed green salad was also very fresh without the dressing being overpowering. The service is very quick, but also never felt rushed out of there as my friend and I were catching up with a friend. Had no idea this place even existed in the Santa Ana business area but glad Yelp helped guide us to it. read more

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Kenya was very kind. I was especially impressed by how thoughtfully she looked after even the little guests.

I visited Rafael's Kitchen with my boyfriend frequently for MAD coffee and while I enjoyed visiting for their banana coffee, this time we wanted to try the food & the overall experience unfortunately didn't meet expectations. The customer service was lacking, which made the visit feel unwelcoming from the start. I also tried their chilaquiles for the first time, and I was really disappointed. The dish didn't feel authentic at all, especially with pico de gallo on top, which I've never seen served that way for chilaquiles. The flavor and overall quality just weren't there, and it honestly wasn't enjoyable. After three bites it went to the trash. Not to mention, the coffee didn't have the same quality as it usually does when ordering it to go, which was surprising. Because of the service and the food, I would rate this place 2 out of 5. I do hope they improve, because there is potential. read more

Rafael's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Food here is amazing! Had the chocolate chip pancake combo. The pancakes had a really good chocolate chip ratio in every bite. Our server Claudia also gave us fantastic service. Food came out fast and everything was delicious. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Rafael's Kitchen - Chocolate Chip Pancakes Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

We had the best French toast in the whole world! And great coffee, sausage and eggs. And Ari our waitress made sure our first time experience was great too. Thanks to her recommendation, we were really pleased with our menu selection and she was just really nice and helpful, making sure we had everything we wanted. Thanks! read more

Amazing customer service and even better drinks. You can tell that there is a lot of love and passion put into this coffee shop. read more

Rafael's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Thank you Ari for the wonderful service! Great high quality food. Absolutely delicious! read more

Location 4: In Southern Santa Ana, Irvine-adjacent corner of Main and MacArthur. It primarily services the high rise office buildings, the luxury condos and the hotels nearby. The restaurant is in fact located in one of these office buildings. Limited number of free short term street parking spots are available in front of the restaurant. You could also park in the parking structure. I understand they validate. Venue 4: Nicely appointed, informal indoor and covered patio seating. They also operate a specialty coffee service called MAD Coffee and a Pizza kitchen under the same roof. Service 4: Family-owned restaurant with friendly, courteous and attentive staff. Food 4: Modern California cuisine with an international flare. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner as well as Pizza and Specialty Coffee. Menus include specialty breakfast, pastries, starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza and pasta. All menu items available all day. I have had the Caesar Salad and the Angus Beef Burger and both are very high quality and delicious. Drinks 4: Beer, wine and bubblies, low-ABV (low Alcohol By Volume) specialty cocktails, soft drinks, smoothies and specialty coffee. The Last Word 4: A solid, convenient option for some delicious food and drinks in a relaxing, laid-back environment, especially if you are visiting the area. Great option for business lunches! Highly recommended! read more

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Claudia was amazing. Checked on us constantly and food came out fast and was delicious. Love coming here.

We had such a great experience at Mad Coffee thanks to Claudia! She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome from the moment we walked in. She checked on us often, made sure our drinks were perfect, and had the best positive attitude the whole time. The food was just as amazing everything came out hot, fresh, and so flavorful. You can really tell they put care into what they serve. Between the delicious food and Claudia's outstanding service, our visit was perfect. We'll definitely be back! read more

Rafael's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Food and coffee were great! Isabella provided great service and food recommendations for our first time here read more

Rafael's Kitchen - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Service was on point! Pricing is very reasonable and the food was delicious! Conveniently located to several hotels and businesses so it's a little gem that needs more discovery. The customer service was delightful and as I walked in, more orders and people came in and the owner still remained pleasant and accommodating. I was lucky enough to order a latte and a jumbo cookie and both were splendid! Overall, I highly recommend this place and look forward to visiting again in the near future. read more

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I love this place , the absolute best for food and coffee. The service is always amazing and Claudia is so attentive and kind . Ambiance is relaxing and aesthetically pleasing to look at . Love this place read more

Food was delicious. Highly recommend the chilaquiles. Claudia treated us so kindly and had great customer service. Love that there's a coffee shop connected as well. read more

Had lunch at Rafael's Kitchen and Mad Coffee. The ambiance was positive and staff quite friendly. The parking lot accross the street is free with validation. Our server extraordinare was Jesus who was professional, kind and knowledgeable. Top notch service and great personality. I had a cup of coffee which was perfect and the Santa Ana Buritto which was tasty and quite a large portion with half of it heading home. My wife had the Chicken caprese sandwich with a side salad. We thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor patio and the fantastic service that Jesus provided as he attended to multiple tables. A truly gifted customer service professional! Thanks and we recommend this great lil spot. The menu is full of excellent choices so we will be back to try some additional dishes. read more

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Food was amazing, Claudia 10/10 very attentive and friendly. Ordered chicken for the dog

Had the best experience with Ari! I love this restaurant, it never misses! Quality is always on point!

Ari was amazing. Gave us her recommendations, She's very nice and very helpful. Restaurant overall has good vibes, good music, really good food, you can tell its made with lovee read more

Rafael's Kitchen - Chicken Picatta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Claudia is wonderful!!! The food was delicious ! Service was great ! Loved the decor !

Ari was great. Very attentive, and professional. Breakfast was delicious too. I live locally, and will be back.

Love the coffee, the food, and the environment. Ari is phenomenal and always greets us with a smile and great customer service.

Claudia was great and took good care of my puppy! The breakfast burrito was tasty and filling, but I think the chicken caesar salad had a little bit too much dressing for my taste. It might be better to order dressing on the side for people who are used to less bold flavors, but the chicken and veggies themselves were good. read more

Did a pick-up order for a quick bite on my way to work in LA, I paid $20 for what looks like a school cafeteria meal. $31.25 total for the iced latte I got with it... Service was friendly, and I'm sure the other food is good, but I will not be coming here again because of how scammy this felt lol read more

Rafael's Kitchen - Bagel and cream cheese, side of bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

We came here for a work lunch because the reviews weren't bad compared to other low price restaurants in the area. For a restaurant in a corporate complex, it was really good. I think all the food we ordered punched above its weight. The pizza and pasta were great, and portions were large. Recommend 1 medium pizza for 2 people, not a large. The outside patio was a refreshing place to be after a day in the office, and our waitress took good care of us. They validate parking with a QR code inside. read more

Rafael's Kitchen - Large honey burrata pizza, Caesar salad, vodka pasta, some other pasta that I forgot, and sweet potato fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I'm giving a 3 star because I came into evening the girl working up front is super friendly , kind and cool. But the pizza was burnt at the bottom and I asked for extra cheese but it was pretty much a basic pizza . It tasted plain... read more

This place it's so amazing I always get a great customer service here and the staff they're amazing I'm mostly coming every weekend to come get my ice coffee and my daughter hot chocolate , my nephew as well and this amazing staff knows me by now since I'm always here every weekend she's best Ari always threat me with great service and always nice and sweet lady. Thank you mad coffee for giving us great service and great staff that I have been coming always visit because Ari she's the best thank you Ari threat my family great ! read more

This was my first time coming here but the food was AMAZING! As soon as we walked in we were greeted and told to pick a table, the ambiance of the restaurant looked so nice with lights strung up. I'd post a picture of the food but it came out so fresh and tasted so good that I ate it! Definitely a must try if you're in the Orange County/Irvine area. read more

I had the pleasure of experience amazing service from a gentleman named Edgar. I got the spicy vodka pasta and the blueberry pancake matcha and they were phenomenal to say the least. Definitely would come again!!! read more

Rafael's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Came here for breakfast and everything was delicious! I ordered a French toast combo and let me tell you it was the best, more crispy French toast I've had in a while. I would come back just for the French toast but the entire experience made it amazing as well! The service was so efficient and friendly, and the ambiance was nice too. I highly recommend this place for breakfast and I will be coming back to try their lunch and dinner too! read more

Food was great coffee and matcha was soooo good thank you Edgar for the recommendations great waiter will definitely be coming back.

The food here is so delicious and healthy! Right now I have crazy dietary restrictions, so most things I can't eat. I ordered the halal chicken, a side of potatoes, and fruit! The chicken was amazing! The service was nice they are able to accommodate for my needs. The ambiance is nice. read more

Claudia was great. We came on a busy day, they seated us right away and the service and food were perfect.

Food was amazing and ambiance was perfect. My friends and I were able to enjoy great coffee, breakfast and conversation. Ari was courteous and very helpful. ​I would come back again. read more