Cute little Rooster Cafe tucked away on the corner near the turnpike. It's a small, cozy spot with limited indoor and outdoor seating, so be prepared to wait during busy times. The waiters are nice. You have a view into their small kitchen. The menu offers a decent variety of breakfast and lunch options, the coffee is okay -- the specialty coffee is seasonal and not as bold, however the food is consistently good. Portions are generous, making it a satisfying meal overall. I always enjoy a good breakfast pancakes with sides of baked potatoes so this meets my mark. A great place for a casual breakfast or lunch if you're looking for a charming local café. read more

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Gotta love rooster cafe! Staple of the community. The food is great. The service is good. The ambience is a fast casual diner. You should definitely give it a try! read more

Food is Mid. Below average. Not good. Food took forever. Once it finally arrived, burger lacked flavor/seasoning/salt on the patty. How can a burger with avocado, bacon, and thousand island lack flavor? Fries were straight up cold. Asked the server for new ones. Never got them. Only good thing was the vanilla latte, but for $6, who cares? Skip this place, get a burger from Green Cheek or TK Burger instead. Bleh. read more

Rest in peace to what used to be my favorite beakfast taco. Please fix the salsa. Not sure what happened to it. I ordered breakfast today and it was not fresh. I got four to go and they were all watery and seemingly days old and you can tell. The taste is not the same at all, was hard to get through the first taco with it on it. Didn't end up putting it on the second and this is one of my favorite salsas ever- it literally makes the foods It's usually so fresh. I'm so lost as to why it was so different today. The taco itself also fell short- something seems off like the tortillas aren't the same or ingredients aren't the same ? Damn I'm burnt. The avocado was also just not fresh.. hash browns are not crispy by any definition. This was extremely sub par for the price.. I hope you are day dotting your salsas. This was not cool. Without a good salsa this breakfast is just not worth it. read more

Rooster Café - Broken salsa. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I stopped by Rooster Cafe on the way home from LAX en route to San Diego. It was about 9:00am, so we ordered a breakfast burrito, avocado toast with fruit, and two coffees. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the place had a down-to-earth vibe. We sat outside on the patio under an umbrella. The breakfast burrito was pretty good. I really like that it was overly greasy at all. It has a good balance of eggs, hash browns, sausage, and cheese. The salsa was decent--essentially pico de gallo--but it was pretty nice when you added both the salsa and Tapatio. The avocado toast and fruit were nice, although I feel like getting one slice of toast with a smear of avocado is a bit disappointing at the price point. Don't get me wrong, I know avocado is expensive these days, but two pieces of toast with light smear or one that had a larger portion would've made a much better impression. Overall, I give the food 4/5 stars and the service 5/5. It's a decent spot and I'll try it again on another LA-to-SD jaunt someday. read more

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Both my husband and I were extremely hungry as we took grandkids to the airport and wanted to eat somewhere nearby. I read about this place. It was a little hard to find as the sign is on one side of the street but the address is not. But we found it obviously. You go up to the counter and you order your food and they have a pretty big menu. My husband ordered the breakfast quesadilla and he said it wasn't quite as good as some. I ordered the breakfast tacos, the spice was just perfect. I wish they had them in Carnitas that would've been fantastic. They came with potatoes which they had onions or something, just your normal potato. I had a large coffee and one of the servers came by and got me another cup which I really appreciate it. Service was friendly place is small and you can eat outside also. read more

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Great little breakfast spot. Parking was great and the atmosphere is open and bright. Food was excellent. Eggs came prepared perfectly with huge portions. The service was good. It's the kind of place where you order at the counter so this service doesn't feel as personal as when they come to your table, and still service was great. read more

Rooster Café - Chilliquilas dish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Amazing toast. Service took a while on a Sunday, getting seated was ok but for the food it took a while. Steak was ok read more

Rooster Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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We were originally heading to Work In Progress for coffee and breakfast, but ended up parking right across from Rooster Cafe and noticed it was packed. That always catches my attention. I quickly looked them up on the walk over they had mixed reviews but I was feeling a little adventurous so I convinced my bf we should eat here instead after coffee. Lol. He's easily swayed so here we are! We grabbed seats at the bar, and the first thing I noticed was there's no physical menu just an order from the board situation. Not ideal for me blame my bad vision! Also, this is very much an order first, pay first setup, so don't expect traditional table service. Food-wise, my bf ordered the French toast and said it was nothing special. I had the veggie scramble and would probably say the same. It was decent, but a little on the bland side. Portions are generous and the food comes out fast. Overall, it has that casual SoCal diner vibe with a slight Cali-Mex twist. I'm glad we gave it a try, but it's probably a one and done for us. read more

Rooster Café - Veggie Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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The pancakes are not real. The smell is like sugar and chemicals. It's a gamble not knowing what you're in for. I force fed myself. Wish I could've gone to a donut shop instead. I don't like saying I really want my money back but I will never eat that again now I gotta go wash my mouth out and detox. read more

It's just okay... the food was fresh. The prices weren't crazy. The value for the cost was what got me... one slice of avocado toast in an order? It's more like guacamole toast too. The Texas Toast aka French toast was solid. The servers were fine. There are umbrellas outside that will help keep half the party in the shade. It's an okay setting. Would I go back? If a friend really wanted to go there, sure... but not if the spot to have breakfast was up to me. I can't speak to the lunch menu. It could be good I may give it another try and get something different on the menu.l to see if it was just the morning. read more

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Very convenient when you are getting your tires serviced at America's Tire during lunch hours or early in the AM. A diner esque vibe, great customer service and staff, and a simple menu that makes selection much easier. I had the Tuna sandwich (one visit) and a pesto chicken sandwhich (another visit) and so far, both met my expectations of taste and freshness (burnt my tongue on fries). I was not able to take a photo to share as I was hungry on both occasions but next time, I'll definitely share some of my take. When I return, I will try a different sandwich (not really a breakfast/brunch guy) But I do recommend this place for a quick or casual social bite. read more

Rooster Cafe (established since 2005) is a casual dinner restaurant that specializes in breakfast items like breakfast burrito, breakfast tacos, and huevos rancheros. I came here because Nate's Korner in Santa Ana had an issue with the payment system and it was a no cash establishment, so I had to find an alternative breakfast spot and ultimately ended up here. [Parking]: The cafe is located near The CAMP and The LAB Anti-Mall which make find a public parking spot extra difficult during busy lunch or afternoon hours. However there is a small private parking lot for Rooster Cafe and parking should be pretty easy if visitors come here early for weekday breakfast. [Amenities]: The restroom is located outside and around the back. There are 6 indoor tables, 4 bar seats, and 6 outdoor tables. [Menu]: Breakfast burrito is the most popular item here. Customers can choose bacon, Portuguese sausage, or half & half. Wet burrito option is also available. The person in front of me ordered like multiple breakfast burritos with Portuguese sausage. Customers can upgrade to wet burrito upon request. *** Breakfast burrito half and half (Scrambled eggs, hash browns, shredded Cheddar cheese wrapped in a large flour tortilla - half & half aka half bacon and half Portuguese sausage - $13.75): I ordered it to-go and was ready in 15 minutes. House made salsa wasn't too bad but not amazing either. Hash brown didn't taste super crispy and the burrito was missing an extra dimension of flavor profile. Burrito was also not too big and not too small. *** Given its price tag, I just had a higher expectation. I still prefer breakfast burritos from Glee Donuts & Burgers and Ham 'n Scram. read more

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I had a great experience at Rooster Cafe. I ordered the omelets with rice and they were really satisfying and simple, fresh, and flavorful. The iced coffee was also really good and refreshing. The staff was friendly and welcoming, especially one of the young guys who was very kind and attentive, which made the visit feel even better. Overall, a comfortable spot with good food and nice service. I'd definitely come back again. read more

We were looking for a more "affordable" brunch spot in the Costa Mesa/Newport area, and Rooster Cafe was one of the cheapest we had found on Yelp, we also live nearby. It definitely isn't cheap but it's cheaper than a lot of other brunch places around. The breakfast tacos were good especially with the avocado and large portions! We also had pancakes, a side of hash brown and the two eggs with (5) pieces of bacon great deal if you love bacon like me! It was very busy but we were able to luckily get a spot in the small parking lot and find a seat outside...there weren't that many tables overall but with the flow of people coming and going it works. It's an order then sit down system so it's super efficient and the food is brought to you. read more

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Food was amazing! Service was fast & friendly. Outside seating available, as well as tables inside. Ambiance was cozy.

Rooster has been a fun, local spot for my buddies and I for about 10 years now. It's a great place to go after a round of golf or on a sleepy Sunday. The staff works hard and quickly, the food is delicious and tastes fresh. Parking ca. be a challenge in the area, but the food is worth driving the loop a few times in search of a parking spot! read more

Five stars for the services and the FOOD!! Holy Moly!! That Elvis Presley French toast was *chef kisses*, not too sweet or under, perfect with the fruits over whipped cream and peanut butter and banana, all it's missing is some rum and lit that thing on fire to make a flambé Elvis Presley French toast. 10/10 Heck I would come back just for that but another star is their omelet my bestie build her own and that was really good. It has spinach, mushroom and cheese forgot what cheese she added but it was fluffy and fill. Only thing we didn't like was the hash brown it has a freezer burn smell. But other than that, services were quick and smooth, didn't have to wait in line that long. Keep in mind this was on a busy Saturday , last week of summer before school started and our fourth place, we had went to three other places and the lines were out the door and no mobile order was allow. So come early, they do get busy and seating is limited. It's free parking by the way, we snatched street parking since The Camp and The Lab was nearby so it's BUSY. read more

Rooster Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Good coffee Modern decor Happy employees Great selection PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE Outdoor seating!!! Breakfast burrito - great portion size, tasty and the salsa put it over top. Only downside was the hash browns, which weren't cooked very well. St Clair waffle combo - delicious crispy slightly sweet. Great syrup. Eggs were cooked perfectly. Bacon looked overcooked but was just fine. A sweet group of young adults who were pleasant, smiley and thoughtful. Will return read more

This place is on a cute corner, but the food was not good. I got two eggs, 1/2 sausage 1/2 bacon, hash browns and sourdough toast. The hash browns tasted dirty, as if they were made on a dirty skillet that hadn't been cleaned. They were inedible. The sourdough toast didn't taste like sourdough at all! It tasted like white toast. And the sausage was kielbasa which I'm not a fan of. This whole dish cost $18.72 (including the tip). I could make a better breakfast at home. Do not recommend. read more

I also come here for breakfast once in a while since the Rooster is walking distance from my house. Their food, especially for breakfast, is amazing here. The employees here are always friendly and recognize us every time we come in read more

Rooster Café - Texas French Toast Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Rooster Café gives diner vibes and I'm here for it. I ordered the breakfast burrito ($13.25). It comes with scrambled eggs, hash browns, shredded cheddar cheese and your choice of bacon or Portuguese sausage (half and half for me). I am generally suspicious of breakfast burritos that don't get grilled. This one didn't get the grill marks, but it most definitely passed the slippery tortilla test. I loved the combination of Portuguese sausage and bacon because it kept the burrito from tasting monotonous. Good egg scramble and crispy hashbrowns rounded out an excellent breakfast burrito. They also have a solid burger situation here. The California burger ($13.75) was giving what it needed to give. It's a ground beef patty, avocado, bacon, Cheddar cheese, lettuce, onion + tomato. The patty was perfectly charred and the iceberg lettuce, onion, and tomato was oh so crispy. Delish. Breakfast or lunch, Rooster's got you covered. It's fast and easy if you're looking for a a quick bite to eat. read more

Rooster Café - california burger: ground beef patty, avocado, bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato with french fries =$13.75 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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My go-to neighborhood breakfast spot! I order the same thing every single time: heuvos rancheros with eggs over medium. I literally crave it. And when I want a little something sweet too, I get a side of french toast. read more

Let me start with- I've been eating here for a very long time. I was getting breakfast from Rooster nearly every weekend for like the last five years & occasionally for at least 10. I realized this morning that I haven't wanted to go here for over a month. I used to get a breakfast burrito and stopped because the breakfast potatoes were always burnt. Next I started ordering pancakes for like the last year. Bacon, banana, strawberry, blueberry all yummy, light and fluffy goodness. This changed a couple of months ago. Now the pancakes reek of vanilla, are approximately one second from burnt, dense, chewy and gluey. Not yummy. I called about this and the woman on the phone was lovely and friendly. Apparently, someone likes pancakes in this new style (dense and nearly burnt?) so they changed their recipe to accommodate. I think we're finding a new breakfast place. read more

Rooster Café - Burnt, dense, chewy pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Authentic diner. Too many breakfast places now days have lost the lure of simple affordable breakfast. This place hasn't.

Came here on a Monday holiday morning to grab breakfast. Parking is a little tight in the whole block so plan ahead. Menu is simple which is great for people who have trouble deciding like me. Ordered and grabbed a table outside as inside is cozy and there weren't any tables open. I got the basic breakfast bacon, eggs and pancakes. Everything was just right- I like how the pancakes have a bite to them. Service was friendly and efficient. My only sad note is I would have to go inside for coffee refills... that's just me needing an drip of coffee read more

The only reason I gave this place more than one star is because of the excellent service. I ordered a simple meal of eggs, hash browns and a single pancake. I requested over easy eggs and they were the over easiest eggs I've ever had in my life. I cut into it and egg whites squirted out. I've never experienced that before. I'm not sure what in the 3D printed food I was presented with as hash browns but they were unlike any potato side dish I've ever seen or tasted. I wonder if they could even legally be called potatoes. Finally the pancake. Let's just say Dennys has better pancakes and their pancakes are terrible. I'm sure the rest of their menu is fine. Maybe if I had ordered something else entirely the review would be more favorable but if you can't even do these three things right how can I trust the rest of the menu would be good read more

1. The breakfast sandwich had thick meats and nicely cooked eggs! The Portuguese scramble looked simple yet it brought the delicious comfort! 2. The spot had chill casual vibes! 3. The staff were friendly and timely with our order! 4. There are indoor and outdoor tables! 5. Parking lot is small, but there are street parking! Note: I did not see any restrooms! Photo: Latte, Portuguese Scramble, Mesa Cristo read more

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While in CA recently I stumbled across this gem when searching for nearby breakfast spots and YELP did not disappoint in directing me to it! You order upfront and your food is delivered to you via a number wherever you choose to sit. Service was extremely fast and the staff was attentive and very nice. The food was excellent and the pricing was great considering portion and quality. They also have outdoor seating so you can enjoy the Cali sun while enjoying your meal! Definitely would recommend and will revisit next time in OC! read more

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it was one of our favorite breakfast spots in the area, especially their breakfast burritos . however, yesterday ordered two and they were, not very good. the ingredients were dry and not fresh. they were noticeably smaller as well. coffee was $6.00 and breakfast burrito $18 each. not going back until they get their act together. A tip off on their decline was the parking lot was almost empty. Normally full with lines out the door read more

We always love Rooster Cafe! Great staff and unbeatable breakfast burritos. Even when they've super busy they're cool and professional, and their order timelines are accurate. Roosters one of my favorite places to take out of town business folks to breakfast too, a great casual SoCal fare with awesome customer service and a fun environment. read more

Rooster Café - My cat with a takeout burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

40 minutes and $50 to get two dry breakfast burritos and some avocado toast. See picture for the $11 avocado toast missing the balsamic. Could have made it better at home. Never again. read more

Rooster Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This little breakfast spot is a hidden gem...literally. The Rooster is tucked away in a shopping center next to a barber shop. The portions are large, and everything was delicious. My husband and I were in the mood for waffles so we both ordered the St.Clair Waffle combo. The waffle was HUGE but the best part was the Portuguese sausage. They are only open until 2pm, so make sure you get there early. It gets very crowded. BONUS: They source 96% of their ingredients from local farmers markets. read more

Rooster Café - St Clair Waffle combo and Mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

If you're looking for a good local place, I mean a real neighborhood place with honest good food and great service, you need to come here. Places like this deserve our support. It's not just the food, it's the people who work here. Honest, kind human beings... doesn't seem like too much to ask but rare these days. I'm talking about Dallas who takes care of front of the house, and Sacramento who commands back of the house. I stopped by to kill time because they're located behind the tire place where I was going to get a new tire. Knew nothing about this place. Since I only had 50 mins to kill and not hungry, just wanted a coffee and something tiny. There's nothing on the menu that's small. Dallas understood what I needed and put in an order for 1 pancake. Most places wouldn't bother to accommodate outside of what's offered. Then I noticed they have a special of chorizo tacos with fixings that sounds great but I was not hungry enough or have the time. Dallas spoke to chef Sacramento discreetly and before you know it, there's one single chorizo taco on my table on the house. Who does that? They DO! Really, who is that sweet? Love them! These guys... read more

We loved the environment! The matcha tea was great not too sweet. The ham and cheese croissant was yummy. My husband got the coffee and he loved it. Great place. read more

A great breakfast. Service was helpful and fast, and the restaurant is minimalist and utilitarian but clean. Plenty of free parking in the lot or on the street. For some, this location might be slightly hard to find, but it's next door to the Tin Lizzie and right off Bristol. At the recommendation of the staff, I tried their breakfast burrito. Huge, packed with flavor, and an awesome choice. Can't wait to come back and try their sandwiches! read more

Food was great here. Had the ahi salad and the flavor was fantastic! Friend had a sandwich and totally enjoyed it. Sever was very friendly and helpful. Oh, ice tea was fresh brewed and was great. Discovered they have breakfast with the thick French toast. Will certainly give it a try. read more

Food and service were both great. We were there for breakfast and really enjoyed the meal - especially the bacon. I had to go to the counter to get a coffee refill but no biggy. Food was plated and delivered quickly. Coffee, OJ, and milk were all filled to the top! They have outside seating in case you want to eat "plein air". read more

Rooster Café - They are open on Mondays! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We were in the area and decided to give it a go for lunch. Rooster Cafe is a great little unassuming place that serves up some great food and good vibes. It's one of the places the locals know. The drill is you order at the counter, they give you a number on a stick, and they bring the food to your table when your food is ready. It works. Breakfast is served all day, but I chose the tuna sandwich served with fries. The sandwich was very good. I wanted something light, and it did the trick. The fries were OK, but that's true of a lot of places. No alcohol is served if that matters to you. Pro tip: There are lots of other places for day drinking in Costa Mesa. In any event, it was a nice lunch, and I'm glad we stopped in. read more

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My wife loved the breakfast tacos! I got my usual French Toast combo with Portuguese Sausage and Egg Overeasy. It was great as usual. read more

Rooster Café - Breakfast tacos - great - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California