Located in Downtown Fullerton with convenient access to nearby public parking, which makes visiting pretty easy. The restaurant itself is small and cozy with a comfortable atmosphere, but seating is limited. It can get busy during peak hours, so waiting is expected. There are also outdoor tables along the street that you can use when the weather is nice. Prices and portion sizes are reasonable, making it a good option for a casual breakfast or brunch. They were out of cold brew during my visit, so I ordered an iced coffee instead, but it was served a bit lukewarm, which was slightly disappointing. The omelet and Cobb salad were both flavorful and well prepared. The staff were friendly and provided good service. Overall, a cozy breakfast spot with solid food and a welcoming atmosphere. read more

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We ordered the strawberry Nutella crepe and the breakfast panini. Overall, the food quality was really good, although I do think it's a bit pricey for the portion sizes. The crepe was definitely my favorite! the combination of fresh strawberries and Nutella was delicious, and it really hit the spot. The breakfast panini was also tasty, and I would happily come back for both items. The service was fast and efficient, and the staff stayed attentive throughout our visit, making sure we had everything we needed. One thing I really loved about this cafe was the atmosphere. There are plenty of seating areas, making it a great place to hang out or catch up with friends. The overall vibe is cozy and inviting, which makes me want to keep coming back. read more

Rialto Cafe - strawberry nutella crepes & breakfast panini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fullerton, California

I like the French toast. The way they plate it was Instagram worthy but it was delicious too. They got the right kind of sauce to go with it. I usually get the eggs Benedict or some kind of scrambled eggs. It's a small-medium space. Our server was nice and gave us good recommendations. read more

Cute, clean little café, but the food didn't quite land for me. I ordered the Benedict and was initially excited to see it served on baguette slices instead of English muffins. I love a good crunchy baguette... but these were soft, which pretty much ruined the whole dish. Maybe I should've asked first, but still--soft baguette just doesn't work here. It also lacked color. I like a colorful dish which I feel could also mean a mixture of flavors. But everything was yellow. The hashbrown was just OK. I asked for extra crispy, and while the top was, the bottom was basically untouched. Half-crispy hashbrowns don't do much for me. Overall, the place is cute, but the food execution needs work. read more

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This cafe was so busy! Located in downtown Fullerton. There were people lined up outside, waiting for tables. We waited two hours for a table. That was two hours in the heat! It's been really warm lately, and even in the shade, it was miserable. Was it worth the wait? I'm not too sure. Finally got seated. The inside is small. They had dining tables and a bar area that they were serving breakfast at too. We got a table, because barstools are a no-go for me. I ordered the chilaquiles and it was fresh. It tasted good. Nothing to rave about though, super basic. My husband got a panini sandwich, and he liked it. Again, pretty basic. The avocado looked good on there. Overall, mediocre at best. Service was fine. I just don't have much to say about the food. It was very mid. read more

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I used to come here often for breakfast, so when my boyfriend and I were in DTF checking out a viral matcha coffee shop, I thought, why not stop by and give this place another try? Unfortunately, I left pretty disappointed. This cafe sits on the corner of a historic 1920's building that once housed the Rialto Theater, which makes it a charming spot. But the charm ended there. Despite the half-hour wait (understandable since the space is small), the food was just not it. Everything we ordered looked unappetizing and tasted bland. What happened here?? I ordered the breakfast panini and my boyfriend got the two eggs any style. When I asked the server which side she recommended, she proudly suggested the hash browns. Sadly, they arrived cold and completely unseasoned, much like the rest of our meal. I really wanted to like this place again, but it just didn't deliver. With so many better breakfast options around DTF, this will probably be my last visit. read more

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Unfortunately I wasn't impressed with the Chilaquiles here. On top of that, the service was strange as a server didn't want to offer me indoor seating because I had my service dog with me... read more

Rialto Cafe - Red Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fullerton, California

Thursday morning after 10am: Two other tables were seated in the cafe, not busy at all. It was nice and quiet during our time here. Size of the cafe is pretty cramped, during peak hours you can be an arms length away from a complete stranger, which is okay for me, not so much for my wife. Service was decent, we were greeted a few minutes after seating, and a server only to drop off our drinks, then food, and when it was time to pay. We ordered an All Veggie Omelette and a Breakfast Panini, both with breakfast potatoes. We always thought breakfast potatoes were always a hit or miss, and they were a huge miss. :( For people that missed out on checking out photos before dining in, we wished that we ordered the hash browns. As for the omelette, it was definitely an all veggie! My wife said it felt like there was no egg in the omelette. The breakfast panini could've been better if the cook on duty took the time to actually grill my panini, but I guess they were busy. It came with two strips of bacon, so bacon in only some bites, and egg that left in the pan to overcook while prepping the sandwich. Only stand out was the red pepper aioli. Will have to try other items when making a decision to return. read more

Rialto Cafe - Breakfast Panini with Breakfast Potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fullerton, California

Always have lunch in the area, decided to try this place out, seemed to be a great tasting healthy place. We were seated at the bar, all other seats were full and it was cold outside, but all the girls were really nice and attentive. Ordered our food and drinks, and couldn't believe the plates when brought to us! Looked so good and healthy! It definitely didn't disappoint! I'll definitely be back for more, just be weary of seating! read more

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Tried this place out for the first time today and it exceeded our expectations. My husband got the French toast, and I got the veggie omelette with potatoes. The food was amazing and the coffee was great. The service was amazing! Owner goes out of his way to greet you, service coffee, and to converse. The waiters were very nice and you can tell they enjoy working there. Great place overall! read more

Really enjoyed Rialto Cafe. The ambience is cozy and relaxed, the service was friendly and on point, and the steak and eggs were . Steak was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Solid spot and definitely worth coming back to. read more

Rialto Cafe - steak and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fullerton, California

Ordered food via the Yelp app and picked it up. The place is SMALL but cozy/cute. I had their wheat/granola pancakes and salmon scramble with hash browns. Everything tasted great and I would get the wheat granola pancakes again. They have an interesting texture and taste great! My food was ready 15 minutes after I called. read more

Food was not good. 3 plates and 3 soda's $70 not including tip. The scrambled eggs were under cooked. The over easy were over cooked. The potatoes were hard and not completely cooked. The crapes had horrible strawberries. read more

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I was very interested in Rialto's for a while now after hearing so much praise about it, but I was quite disappointed. The food itself as soon as it came out looked a bit underwhelming. I decided to try them both before judging but it tasted worse than it looked. I had some hope but when I put the salmon scrambled eggs in my mouth I automatically knew it wasn't good. The eggs were not even hot, the salmon was obviously not very good quality, and the goat cheese was quite overpowering especially because of the smaller portion size. The potatoes, also, were not hot, and some were firm while others were mushy. The diced vegetables that went with the potatoes were severely under seasoned. I also ordered sourdough toast with my dish and I'm not sure what kind of bread it was, if it was sourdough it much more resembled white bread (in terms of taste). The French toast was truly "not your average" French toast. The toast itself was ever so slightly toasted with no added flavors, just a piece of bread. The mascarpone cheese was much too tart/sour that it overpowered the subtle fruit compote and flavors. As the bread was lightly toasted, when I ate it the bread was already becoming soggy. I wish that this cafe would put in more effort into making their food, especially considering their service was favorable and the dishes were overpriced. It's quite obvious they did the bare minimum when preparing the food. Other than the food, the service and atmosphere were nice. read more

Rialto Cafe - The "French toast" and smoked salmon scramble with black coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fullerton, California

My mom and I were on a walk with my daughter to grab coffee at Sip & Savor but I instead stopped for breakfast next door at Rialto Cafe since it had been ages since we last ate there. We sat outside while my daughter napped in her stroller. I ordered a breakfast burrito while my mom ordered a granola pancake. We didn't wait long for our food to arrive after we ordered. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast burrito and the pancake was also good. We'll be back again! read more

Let's just say I have never had a bad meal or bad experience here. The food is amazing, their coffee is good, and the service is excellent! It's a small, cozy place in Downtown Fullerton right where Wilshire meets Harbor. Whether it is their BLT, Breakfast Panini, Eggs Benedict, etc. you can't go wrong with this place. Their staff are super friendly and fun whether it is Alyssa, Maddie, Pablo, Tillman, etc. you are always going to feel welcome and taken care of. Keep up the great work! I'm sure I will be back again. read more

Rialto Cafe - Breakfast Panini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fullerton, California

Awesome Wilshire omelette and friendly service. Will be back when in town and will order the same omelette!

Came out here today with my besties We got seated pretty quickly and dined outside. I ordered chilaquiles without feta and added steak, they were out of chicken. Food was great, but not the best chilaquiles I've had. Probably in my book a 7/10 for me :) Service was okay, good intentions, but forgot to get us waters until close to the end, and a missing beverage. I would come again to try another dish :). read more

Came and checked out this small cafe for the first time. It's a small spot with a few seats indoors and tables outside. Conveniently located with nearby parking spots and a bookstore across the way. Our waiter was really nice and helpful. I ordered the Wilshire omelet with a side of breakfast potatoes while my partner got the burrito with the same side. Both tasted really good. The Flavors were there. We also each got an orange juice which also tasted good. I do think it's a little overpriced. We paid almost $60 for 2 people (with tip included) read more

PARKING: They have a few parking lots nearby, it's FREE during the day. Only need to pay THURSDAY-SATURDAY 9pm-1am. AMBIANCE: It's small inside the restaurant and can get loud, but they also have around 4 tables outside. FOOD & DRINK: $5 COFFEE: unlimited brewed coffee $5 ANY JUICE (orange, cranberry, etc.) **BREAKFAST SERVED ALL DAY** $22 STEAK & EGGS: perfect amount of sirloin steak for one person (maybe 5 ounces?) comes with 2 eggs any style and hash browns or potatoes and toast. Loved this! $18 WILSHIRE OMLETE: I didn't eat this but the person who did said it was yummy. read more

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The food was delicious and our order came rather quickly. I was surprised my cold brew was from stumps coffee; they did not make it in house. They gave me the can to pour into a cup of ice. Service was very slow even though our food came quickly, it took a long time to get our check; our server went on break and the other server was busy with what seemed like friend at the counter. It wasn't too busy but no one checked on us. I wouldn't recommend this place because it was also pretty pricey. read more

The service was welcoming and warm. The ambiance was cute with music playing in the background & the food was delicious! Nice little spot to stop at and grab a quick delicious bite to eat. read more

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They have nice outside seating and located in downtown Fullerton. They had a nice menu with an array of options (including crepes, which I want to go back for). I ordered the breakfast panini. The bacon was thick but not crispy which is my preference, but the panini did come with avocado and they had a good sauce in it as well. I ordered it with a side of potatoes but the potatoes were not all cooked all the way and were a bit hard and needed some salt. Overall it was an okay breakfast but I would probably order a side of hashbrowns next time. read more

Rialto Cafe - Breakfast panini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fullerton, California

5 STARS Rialto Cafe in Fullerton is a gem! The ambiance is cozy, and the staff is incredibly welcoming. We loved every bite. Not the first time here but breakfast is great. A spot for breakfast, brunch, or gatherings! Highly recommend! read more

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Love their French toast! Reminds me of captain crunch The food has always been a hit. read more

We've always enjoyed our experience at Rialto. Service is quick and attentive. They have outdoor seating for when we bring our pup with us, and they even offered a water bowl for him. Food is pretty good, I did really enjoy the smoked salmon scramble. Portion sizes are pretty on par with other brunch places. Parking in downtown Fullerton is usually tricky at peak hours, but the parking structure is just a 1-2 minute walk from here read more

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Customer service was great and the food was delicious with unique flavors. We wanted to try some place different and glad we did.

I was so excited to try this place after hearing so many great things. But unfortunately our experience was disappointing, especially considering how expensive it was for what we got. I ordered the breakfast panini, which was just okay, a bit bland, and the potatoes on the side were undercooked and unseasoned. The bigger issue was my friend's Chilaquiles, which were soggy and unappetizing. She took just a couple of bites before very politely letting the server know she couldn't eat them and would need to send them back. When the bill came, she asked if her uneaten dish could be discounted, and was told she could receive 10% off but nothing more because "nothing was wrong with it" and "that's how Chilaquiles are supposed to be." My friend eats Chilaquiles all the time and was pretty surprised by that response. They just weren't well-executed at all. I understand that no restaurant is perfect, and mistakes happen. But I do expect a little kindness and understanding when something isn't right. The lack of flexibility and the dismissive attitude made the whole experience feel disappointing. On the plus side, at least the outside eating area was cute. read more

Cozy breakfast spot in downtown Fullerton. It looks like a homey spot but it's priced as a more modern brunch restaurant. Some of the items, like a breakfast burrito, were priced around $20 and then had an additional charge for avocado and meat. I think it is reasonable to have add on items, but the pricing is higher than I expected. The food was good. I read reviews and got a smoked salmon scramble with hash browns. Eggs were fluffy, hasbrowns were crispy, I have no complaints on quality of food. I think the booth cushions could be updated without so many cracks though, because the pricing is higher than what I'd expect. read more

This restaurant used to be very good several years ago. Not sure if there are new owners, but the quality of the food has gone way down. The breakfast potatoes were more like frozen fries that were just heated up (and not heated all the way through). My husband's caprese panini did not have any flavor and the tomato was not ripe at all. Considering the price, it was not worth it. Service was friendly, but that was the only positive aspect. read more

Cozy little cafe with very friendly staff. The owner even greeted me during my visit. It's a cute spot with minimal seating inside & outside but glad you have the option to sit at the counter. Parking is the typical downtown street parking but luckily there's also a garage across the street. Despite the staff being very friendly & professional. The lack of stars come down to the food. I ordered the chilaquiles replaced the potatoes/hash browns with black beans. I also ordered their blueberry muffin. The chilaquiles were just okay. It would've been better if it had some garnish & avocado or anything to elevate the dish especially with the price point. The blueberry muffin was actually very satisfying for my sweet tooth. I liked that it was very moist. It was great to have with coffee. I wouldn't mind coming back if I was in the area to try something else off their menu. read more

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The Rialto café has been a breakfast and lunch go to hotspot almost immediately after they opened their doors. Other than your regular breakfast fare, they offer unbelievable crêpes, sweet or savory and some very unique sandwiches and salads. They serve a variety of coffee, tea, juices, and beverages but I tend to enjoy the mimosas and bloody Mary's, that are to die for. Rialto can not be beat for breakfast in downtown Fullerton. You must give it a try. Don't let the casual ambience fool you. The food will speak for itself and the service is impeccable. They also offer indoor and outdoor patio dining. read more

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No one came to check on us. The Swiss and ham crepe tasted of onion and spoiled cheese. The granola on the fruit parfait tasted like it had turned. Not worth the $60+ dollars. I will not return again. read more

Charming Spot for Brunch Lovers This place has quickly become one of my go to spots for breakfast & brunch. 4-5 tables inside and like 3 tables outside. It's definitely on the pricier side than most but you get what you pay for great food, consistently friendly service, and a cozy, cute atmosphere that makes every visit feel good. I've been here a few times now, and each experience has been just as good as the last. Whether you're catching up with friends or treating yourself to a solo brunch, it's totally worth it. Free parking. read more

Great homemade food . I enjoy this place and the customer service. I come here frequently and it never disappoints.

Great spot for a low key breakfast. Right in downtown. The staff is friendly and helpful. They are open early too! I love that they use organic coffee. read more

Rialto Cafe - Breakfast Burritos and Stumptown Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Rialto cafe is one of my favorite hidden gems. The food and the service are both always top tier. I've tried almost the entire menu by now and there isn't a single dish I would hesitate to order again. They have everything you could want from pancakes to sandwiches and salads. My personal favorite is easily the crepes. It is such a cute little spot to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee and I always feel comfortable and welcome to even sit and enjoy my meal alone at the bar. I highly recommend! read more

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Usually love this place (4/5) but I ordered to go today Salad portions are much smaller when ordered to go :/ price was $16.16 for this chopped salad. Pretty high price for a salad with little protein (only had bacon bits). Wish there were grains or something more filling in it. I was still hungry after finishing it. read more

Rialto Cafe - $16.16 chopped salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fullerton, California

The steak was well done when I asked for medium. They did take 10% off the bill The pancake was good and the quiche read more

Very slow service. Food portions are ridiculous small for kids. Didn't take a picture of the pancake but it was the size of my hand, 4-6 inches at best. $11 for a mini pancake and tiny egg. read more

Rialto Cafe - Full egg for kids - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fullerton, California