They have it all - Donuts backed up with great Mexican food…read more Don't forget Taco Tuesday

The service was very friendly, and the atmosphere was welcoming. Staff were patient and explained…read morethe menu to kids. I was pleasantly surprised that, despite the limited space, it didn't feel uncomfortable. The birria plate is great, and so were the jamaica and horchata. The tortillas come out fresh and hot, with that slightly toasted corn flavor you get from good masa. The plate also comes with lime, cilantro, rice, and beans, so you can put together your own little tacos with everything.

This hidden gem in lake forest offers some great Japanese matcha and baked items…read more Ordered the earl grey custard (seasonal) and it was simply amazing! The matcha was spot on. Only downfall is that the cups were disposable even though we were dining in. Otherwise, quiet indoor space and pretty large patio seating. Easy to park and would Visit again!

Tried this place for the first time. I got here before 2pm and the indoor dining is almost full…read more But they also have outside seating available. The interior is nice. They sell stuff like merch and bottled juices. I tried the Tamago sandwich which was good. This is served with a side of salad. The sandwich was big for me so i shared it with my husband. I also ordered the Yuzu ice tea which was kinda sour so my hubby didn't like it but i like that its not sweet. Staff were nice and friendly. Will come back to try their other sandwiches.

This is a local gem. It's a quintessential diner and open until 3pm and I believe seven days a…read moreweek. I usually get the Eggs Benedict as does my wife except she substitutes sausage instead of ham. They have great hashbrowns and what they call "oh those potatoes" which is a green pepper and onion and potato concoction which is also popular. My kids typically get French toast or pancakes and gobble it all down. I feel like the same servers and Cooks have been there since I started going eight years ago. The ambience is what you'd expect with a lot of old pictures on the walls. The last time we went was Monday and it was so busy I couldn't believe it. There was actually about a 40 minute wait to sit down for a party at four. Parties of two were able to sit down a little quicker because they have lots of two tops. I've only ordered breakfast, although they have plenty of sandwiches and salads. I saw a stack of onion rings piled high that looked pretty tasty. The menu has a wide variety that will satisfy just about anybody.

happy plate! Two…read moreeggs. Toast. Those potatoes. the servers are fast! I'm coming back for the fried french toast.

First, and foremost, I've tried lots of food and drinks from here and they all SLAP. My go to is…read morethe Golden Chai, dirty (with 2 shots). So good! I recently had a strawberry banana smoothie since I was off caffeine for a week and it was not I overly sweet. Perfect. My son gets their Chipotle turkey sandwich, but usually skips the Chipotle (lol) and it is still a very solid Sammie. The bread is just the right combo of chewy and soft. Next, the staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and great at crafting their drinks and food. Their music choices are top-tier as well!

I spotted this place after a physical therapy session in the same large plaza. I needed to reward…read moremyself with a good coffee and pastry. There are hints of a Hawaiian theme inside. Most seating is indoors with a couple of outdoor tables too. I ordered a hot Spanish latte plus chose a blueberry jam muffin from the pastry case. And a Campfire Cookie as a bonus. The place was fairly full but I found a seat at a counter. The Spanish latte was superb with smooth coffee and cinnamon flavors that blended for a perfectly balanced profile. I appreciated it was at an immediately drinkable temperature. The muffin was really, really good. Really. It was moist, fresh, and full of blueberries and a layer of blueberry jam. The big cookie was quite good, although in all honesty I've had better in this genre. I didn't stay long as there was some annoying guy who'd set up office at a table with his AirPods firmly inserted and loudly giving legal advice in an obnoxious manner that is typical of ambulance-chaser lawyers. Why do coffee shops put up with this?

The food was amazing. I like the bean papusa the best. The guacamole was fresh and delicious.read more

Ordered a carne asada burrito and a pollo con queso pupusa. Both were average at best, if not…read moreslightly below. At roughly $23 total, definitely overpriced for the quality. The restaurant was clean and the staff was friendly, so credit where it's due. But waiting 30 minutes for two mediocre items? I don't mind a reasonable wait, but the food needs to be worth it. Unfortunately, it wasn't. Hard pass.

Consistent in cleanliness, pleasant service, and food is always served HOT…read more I appreciate that the tables are wiped down immediately after a customer leaves Beautifully designed The drinks are pretty good, but I wouldn't go there just for them. They photograph well if you're someone who likes posting filler photos The salsa is the best part of the meal! They charged $1.25 for extra and don't give enough to finish with your food, but that's the only con I'd note

I came here with my coworkers for a 7:30am Fri breakfast before a work conference. They have plenty…read moreof seating indoors and outdoors. Great service, helpful with the menu, and a variety of menu options including for those who are vegetarian/vegan. It's cutely decorated, a great place to come tgt w coworkers, friends, or loved ones. It's located inside a plaza, so there is plenty of parking. I had the Morning Market Scramble. I loved the zucchini inclusions and removed the spinach (I don't like the chalky mouth feel) with a side of yogurt. It was a great breakfast option. I love the presentation of the food, and they serve bigger portions. This was a nice stop before our conference.

- Fried chicken sandwich with country potatoes - Weekly…read morespecial: coconut macadamia with ice cream soufflé pancakes - Sweet tea with fruit puree - Vietnamese iced coffee Finding parking here can be a bit tricky, since the plaza where this is located is quite popular with a Whole Foods next to it. I was surprised it was hard to find parking on a Weds afternoon. Brunch was spectacular! The chicken was nice and crispy, and the slightly sweet gravy complemented it perfectly. The garlic sauce was also so good with the country potatoes. The weekly special of the souffle pancakes were so fluffy and creamy. Loved the macadamia nuts paired with the coconut ice cream for an extra touch of texture and flavor. Such a unique taste for these pancakes that tasted so good. The sweet tea with fruit puree was so delicious and refreshing, love how it did not taste too sweet and enjoyed the texture and taste of the berry puree. And guess what?! Free refills on the sweet tea berry puree!!! Yayyy!!!!! The vietnamese coffee was a classic pick-me-up for a brunch morning. Can't wait to visit again when I am near the Irvine Spectrum! IG: @renee.recs

This place is always packed on the weekend, but my friend and I luckily both had a weekday off and…read moredecided to come here! All the workers are really friendly every time I go! There's limited indoor seating, but plenty outdoor. The only issue is that there are a LOT of birds who will steal your food if you're not paying attention. Other than that it's a fun brunch vibe in a bustling area! I got the breakfast quesadilla with carne asada and it was MASSIVE. I literally ate it for 3 meals! I loved how cheesy and stuffed it was, and they were not skimpy at all on the carne asada either! The carne asada was also juicy and tender, which is nice because I feel like some breakfast places have really dry carne asada. The sauces and pico it came with were also good and my favorite was the creamy green one. Potatoes were nice and crispy too. I come back here all the time and it's definitely worth the wait!

What else to say about Chaupain, except it's always exceptional?…read more I'm biased - but their pastries have got to be the best in OC. This is the 3rd Chaupain location I've been to, I happened to be in the area. It's smaller than the one on La Paz in LN to be sure, but ample size enough to provide anyone with full tastes of their amazing goods. I like everything - I've tried nearly all of their pastries and cakes, this time I tried the cinnamon roll- which was insanely good, soft, and tasted of such quality. Actually - never tried their quiche, which is certainly on a bucket list for next time. I highly recommend everything they have - but just to name a new, the guava cream cheese, cinnamon cream cheese, mixed berry bateau, opera cake, vanilla scone, any of their croissants, lemon tiramisu, and the jamon sandwich is incredible - I love that the bread had a chewy texture, which is perfect for this sandwich. Adding any of the American condiments would almost be a sacrilege, but a bit of dijon is good, which they have there in packets- the flavours work so well together. I really struggle to restrain myself when coming here, which necessary for your wallet and your waistline - but whatever you decided it's all good here. The customer service was also stellar - very friendly, helpful, and personable. Thank you !

Chaupain's croissants and pastries never cease to amaze. So so flaky and crispy! My go-to and an…read moreabsolute must try for anyone who loves French bakeries. My family loves the spinach cheese and mixed berry croissant. They have a variety of croissants, tarts, cakes, quiches, sandwiches - and entree items like French onion soup, and the sunrise sandwich which are both very good. The Laguna Hills branch is a very small storefront with some patio seating. The staff are always so polite and friendly!

My neighbors and I are signed up for Jolanda's home delivery service, available 6 days a week…read more Quality food - delicious- fresh - diverse - and more than ample servings each dish. Delivery always on time. My husband, who faced a possible feeding tube, starting eating again because of Jolanda's food. I am so grateful my neighbors suggested we sign up for the home delivery service. Thank you Jolanda! Marlene K Laguna Woods

Great food-- home style-- healthy-- no additives-- great prices-- wonderful staff-- freshly made…read morecroissants everyday!

As always , perfect bagels and eager service…read more Bought 3 poppy seed bagels which reheat beautifully in the microwave after freezing By the way , bagel shack has the best expresso in the state

I came to the bagel shack when I first moved to the area a year ago and remember liking it, so I…read morewas craving a bagel this morning and went to check it out again. I ordered an Asiago bagel, toasted with cream cheese. First, I can tell right away that the size of the bagel got smaller since the last time I visited. When I got home, I could tell it wasn't toasted. When I bit into it, the bagel itself was super chewy and it didn't seem toasted at all. The flavor of the bagel itself was just okay. It was underwhelming.