Please tell me, OC: why isn't Rose Cafe on the #BeastEats list? This was, by far, the freshest burger I've ever had. The lettuce was perfect, the avocado was perfect, and there were plenty of pickles for all the pickle lovers out there. Even the tomato was unbelievably fresh--and the bun? #PERFECTION This was my first visit, but Rose Cafe is already on my #GoToList. This hidden gem in Lake Forest deserves a spot on yours, too! read more

Rose Cafe- Lake Forest - Club Cheeseburger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Scrumptious food and great coffee. I'm Colombian and know coffee. The service was outstanding--welcoming, courteous and attentive. The bathroom is beautiful and spotless. Our pup was comfortable outside, in the shade and with water. read more

Walked into the shop to order but was trying to take in the menu and shop. There's just a lot going on. Whoever saw me, immediately got my attention and said she can help since I looked confused. Gheez. We got some breakfast items. Food is overwhelmingly stacked and pressed together that tastes greasy and salty. Coffee was acceptable but not memorable. We sat outside in their plastic tent that was like a hotbox. Maybe this was for Covid reasons? But why are we dealing with this tent on a hot day so many years later? There's plenty of parking, I can see why. I wouldn't come back for any of it. read more

Good morning yelpers !! My friend and I met up for breakfast . We were the first ones here , we ordered at the cashier ( very nice ) , took our number and sat out in the patio . It's not a loud place . Self serve water area inside by the door and you have to ask for salsa if you want it . I ordered the rose cafe omelette with bacon and sourdough , my friend ordered the same. I got a simple cappuccino ( lovely ) . The good vibe was diner vibes with a touch of flower power to dress the coffee and plate up . You'll know what I'm talking about when you see the photo. Overall it was good . This is definitely more like a LOCALS spot . I had a nice enough time :) read more

Rose Cafe- Lake Forest - Roses omelette special ( i didn't see it in the drop down menu ) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Had been reading about this place for a long time, but was never really in the area until recently, so we decided to check it out. We came early on a weekday morning and there we hardly anybody around.... so we managed to beat the crowd we'd been reading about. The place is a nicely decorated, modern, and casual café where you order at the counter, pay, take your number and go find a table either in the limited seating inside, some out front, but plenty more tables at the covered outdoor dining area. Parking is limited and I can see this place getting pretty packed during peak hours. Coming here at around 10am'ish, we decided to try some breakfast offerings and a sandwich, just for a little variety. So, we ordered an egg and cheese omelet and added mushrooms and spinach for an extra charge... with a choice of toast...we chose sourdough, and comes with a golden fried hashbrown patty. We also ordered a chicken salad sandwich worth toasted rye bread. I must say, I'm quite impressed with the quality of the food here... everything came out hot, freshly prepared, and yummy. Really nothing to complain about... but just to nitpick, the hashbrown patty, although nicely crunchy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and really yummy good, kind of reminded me of Micky D's hashbrowns, which I used to love. I just prefer my breakfast hash browns diner style, especially at this much more classy place. Service was very nice and friendly, and we loved the outdoor patio area... a great place to enjoy a nice comforting lunch. Of course we'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area. read more

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This isn't the first time my order's been wrong. It's probably the 5th or 6th time.. I ordered the Supreme Burrito and, surprise, the sausage is missing. The sweet potato fries are also a scam. Almost $6 for what was probably half of a potato. And an automatic tip on a pickup order? Come on now.. The fresh OJ also tastes funky now. Either there's concentrate in it or some other funky addition, because it definitely doesn't taste fresh like it used to. I don't want to be the person standing at the counter examining my bag before I leave, but getting home and realizing my order was made according to their interpretation of it is getting old. At this point, between the wrong orders, shrinking portions, questionable OJ, and automatic tipping on pickup orders... what are we doing here? read more

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Breakfast burrito had too large chunks of sausage and wasn't really flavorful. Kinda plain and nothing to write home about.

This is a really nice place-- great food, great service, and really pleasant eating area. My wife had the Reuben sandwich and it was very good. You can see the large amount of pastrami and cheese. The onion rings were very good as well. I had the tuna melt and it was also very good. I loved the zucchini sticks -- just perfectly cut and cooked. Why don't more places have this? Service was very good. And the covered patio offered a really nice eating experience, feeling like you're outside but with shelter from the direct sun and wind. Highly recommend! read more

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Love the spot! Susan, the owner is such a lovely person, very kind and friendly. This is probably our 3rd or maybe 4th year eating at this restaurant. Never been a bad choice! The restaurant is always well kept, very clean, tidy, and with a nice relaxed atmosphere. Great for groups, families, couples or even if you are flying solo! It's always a great choice. Desserts are delicious, so is their pastries, and don't forget about their weekly specials! Still, highly recommended spot! read more

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I can't believe 2 years have passed since my last review of Rose Cafe. It is still my favorite brunch place in Lake Forest. Quality food & outstanding service has brought me back to this cafe times and again. It only has 3 booths inside the cafe but the outdoor enclosed dining area has plenty tables for a couple of guests to large party. My small group of 12 people can seat together for our meetings. I like its daily specials menu so I can try different food each time I come by. It also offer halal items for anyone has dietary preferences. The tent has a large TV that usually shows a sport program and HVAC makes a cozy area in the Summer and Winter. read more

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I feel like this is a hidden gem and should be way more popular than it is. It's got great breakfast staples, we love the burritos here! My daughter loves the California breakfast burrito. They have all the classics. There's also a seating area if you choose to dine in The staff has always been incredibly kind as well. They have brought out food to me in my car before, now that's good service! read more

Everyone is kind the food is really good and easy parking the food choices are good baked goods are yummy

Delicious! I had a wrap paired with zucchini fries. Enough for 2 meals! Many menu choices, an array of desserts, good coffee selection along with ample seating & parking. Food is made to order. Fresh. Staff is accommodating. Glad I chose this spot since I was in the area. read more

Amazing cheeseburger! I was having my car worked on and found this place. Polite and helpful staff. Great value highly recommend!

Solid 4. Not fancy, but no nonsense. Good quality ingredients. Clean place. Friendly staff. Plenty of parking. read more

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Great breakfast burrito. I was surprised by this, but it was really good. Fast service and clean little restaurant. Thank you to the staff and manager who were present and very helpful. Would recommend read more

First time trying out this local place ! We had the croissant breakfast sandwich and the pastrami were both tasty! Staff was super friendly and fast as well as offering indoor and outdoor sitting. Over all a great local stop before running errands read more

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Really good burrito..flavorful and satisfying. A bit on the pricey side for the area, but not surprising. Also grabbed the Dubai cheesecake for my mom and she absolutely loved it. read more

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I've come here a couple of times now, Rose Cafe never disappoints. Not only do they have great portions but they reasonably priced and everything I've tried is flavorful and thoughtful. Even their baked goods are top notch. Counter service, you sit yourself and they bring the food to your number. Everyone is always very nice and attentive. It's small for seating inside but they have a decent size outdoor patio. Bring a layer during colder seasons. I don't know why I hadn't written a review yet! read more

I adore this spot so much. Everyone that works here is so kind! I always get greeted with such a positive energy when I walk in. The food is made with care and tastes delicious. Their baked goods are so yummy and their breakfast burritos are so flavorful. The bacon is the right amount of crispy and they have just the right amount of egg in their burritos. The curly fries are seasoned to perfection and perfectly crispy! I love love love rose cafe. read more

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This little cafe can easily be missed by driving by on a busy Lake Forest Dr./ We enjoyed our food. Doesn't matter what we order. Their menu are huge. Breakfast burritos are made fresh and came with housemade salsa. My husband had marinated steak salad, huge plate and delicious. Their blueberry fritter was very good too. Btw, I always check the the bathroom where ever I go.... And it's SUPER clean! Clean cafe, huge patio, plenty of tables for big group too. The staff are very attentive and very nice. Definitely will go back. read more

I stopped by for some coffee and breakfast while waiting for my car maintenance. I ordered an almond milk latte and a Florentine omelette. The latte was rich and frothy. The omelette was good, but the sausage pieces in the omelette were not uniformly cut and there were a fair number of large chunks of sausages. Rose Cafe also sells various pastries. It seemed like their Fruity Pebbles donuts was there most popular flavor since they sold out while I was there. Overall, Rose Cafe was a fine little local cafe with a courteous service staff. read more

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Cute little cafe that serves former donuts and pastries. They look amazing. Was disappointed however that on a $40 bill, the charge $3 for egg whites. Seems petty in my opinion. $1 would be fine but there is no argument that egg whites cost $3 to prepare. My family owned a breakfast place for 20 years. That said, the egg whites were good and the coffee was excellent. read more

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Amazing lunch at the Rose Cafe for our group of 28 people and it was a complete success! From Soup to Nuts everything was just perfect! We had our annual Valentines Day event and it we could not be more pleased! Varied menu with good prices! Susan and manager Ash with their staff did an exceptional job in delighting all our attendees with perfect customer service! The outside patio was decorated for the holiday and played a major role in making us all smile and content ! Great service and good food and attention to detail! If you have never tried the Rose Cafe for either breakfast or lunch don't miss out on the best! Gary Bain Lt Col USAF ret! read more

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They offer partial halal menu. The Cafe is nicely setup and has pleasant seating areas both inside and outside. I tried a couple of sandwiches there and they were both good. Can't remember what they were as I am writing this review about 6 months after I tried them. However their house coffee and tea is top notch that I've had those several times. Great place if you want a nice relaxing place for your coffee/breakfast fix. read more

Absolutely love all of the wraps, honestly all the food is good but make sure you order my favorite, the iced coffee

First time eating here and LOVED IT! The staff was so friendly, the food was great and it was packed for lunch. Can't wait to come back. read more

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This is my go-to place when I'm craving a healthy and delicious breakfast. One of my favorite dishes is the steak and egg burrito. It's so flavorful and juicy! I always pair it with a freshly squeezed orange juice. The staff is friendly and I love the outdoor seating area. read more

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They have a huge brunch/lunch menu, and also offer pastries on the weekends. The cafe itself is quite small, but they have a large, covered dog-friendly patio for larger groups. You order and pay the cashier first, and then staff will bring your order out to you when it's ready. They have an extensive breakfast/lunch menu, which includes breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, burgers, sandwiches, salads, etc. They also have a decent selection of pastries including donuts, croissants, baklava, cakes, pies, etc. They seem to be known for their breakfast sandwiches, so I opted for the "Classic" breakfast sandwich ($9.75) with sausage and an everything bagel (you choose the bread and protein option). I also got a hot coffee and some pastries. The pastries were decent, but while the almond claw croissant ($4.75) looked super delicious, it just didn't taste as fresh and flaky as competitors nearby). Overall, I would still come back for a quick brunch, but will probably get my pastries elsewhere. read more

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The food was great. The service was very good and the outdoor seating was very nice! Although you ordered at the counter, they were still very attentive! read more

I wish I wrote my review right after I came here! I forget the name of the nice lady who helped me out! Okay, so my cousin has been raving about Rose Cafe since I've told her about the Lake Forest BOGO gift card program (which sadly seems to have ended), but she kept telling me I had to try it. My co workers had zero interest so I never went. Finally, I told her you know what, since we work so close - why don't we just go together?! & we did just that and everything was great. I was able to phone in my order a day in advance for the time that I was meeting my cousin at for lunch, and the nice lady had everything ready almost exactly on the dot. I was impressed! There is plenty of seating outside and she brought the food out to us very shortly after we paid for our food. Everything about our food tasted great. Cousin got a lettuce wrapped cheeseburger with fries and I got the Rose's burrito with fries. The burrito came with egg whites, avocado, Swiss cheese, and red potatoes with no added salt. The food was delicious and the staff were SO friendly. I loved everything about the experience and wish I would have tried them sooner! Now I can't wait to come back and try more of their items! So glad I ended up checking them out! Will definitely be back for more! read more

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One of the best pastrami sandwiches I've had. Their zucchini fries are awesome as well!

A place where service and food are good! I got hit with early AM coffee & breakfast burrito cravings and decided to stop here since they have both. I arrived right when they opened and knew what I wanted to order, an Iced Vietnamese Coffee and Steak & Egg Burrito. I walked in and approached the register where the friendly worker asked if I needed help. I placed my order and patiently waited outside. Not long after, the worker found me outside and gave me my coffee, then a few short minutes after that found me once more to give me my food :'). Talk about service, and with a smile! I strolled over to my workplace down the street and opened the to-go container with my burrito, and stuck a straw in my coffee cup. I was ready. How was it? - Iced Vietnamese Coffee: Somewhat strong and a little more bitter than sweet, it tasted good. Small crushed ice allowed plenty of room so that the coffee to ice ratio was balanced. - Steak & Egg Burrito: This burrito had eggs, sliced beef, hash brown, bell peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese. Heavy, hot, and greasy. I'm not sure if the oil was from the cheese or beef, but there was quite a bit of it. Other than that it tasted pretty good. It comes with a side of salsa but I recommend getting 1 or 2 more because it was barely enough for half of the burrito. They have indoor and outdoor seating available. There's some parking in front of the business and also around the corner in the same plaza. Two spots in front are reserved for pickup orders. I've had the Grilled Chicken Wrap from here before and it was also good. I recommend giving this place a shot! read more

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This was a cute little cafe that caught our eye as we were driving by today. We were looking for a new eating spot, so we decided to give this place a shot even though it wasn't clear what they served initially. Once we took a glance at the menu it was clear they served a large range of things! I went with the jalapeño burger with a side of bbq sauce and it hit the spot! There was an outdoor covered area that was ventilated perfectly and well spaced between tables. Glancing at our neighbors made us want to go back to sample some more options because everything looked delicious. read more

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The Rose Café in Fullerton on Lake Forest has delicious breakfast sandwiches and salads but they're omelettes and potatoes are fabulous. Delicious danish fabulous coffees nice staff indoor outdoor seating. read more

Rose cafe is awesome but I took a two stars off for the following: 1. Parking is rough 2. Price is high, no sides and they wanted to charge more for a simple ingredient add-on. Also i was disturbed with the overload of onions and the wacky Persian cucumber cutting style. They weren't peeled, ends were left on, and they were cut at a very thick angle I almost couldn't watch the sandwich. On another note I think the pm Bluefig concept is cool, may visit in the future. read more

Rose Cafe- Lake Forest - Veggie sandwich with mustard - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Burger was so bad it was frozen a patty and reeked with a bad smell Dubai chocolate was not good either knafeh inside tasted burnt Fries and onion rings were good Definitely would not come back i drove one hour to eat and left highly disappoint. read more

First time at Rose Cafe. Lights out. Service amazing. The food was even better. Quick turn around and many options. I will be back with family. Highly recommend this location to eat! You won't be disappointed! I want to thank management on training staff. All the employees appear attentive and approachable . I want to say big Thanks toCooper. When we arrived he helped to seat our family and order food. He is awesome! read more

Did not expect this little hidden cafe to churn out such a delicious breakfast burrito at nearly 9pm...not only was it very satisfying, it was also a decently sized handheld meal. We walked into what looks like a coffee shop that was right next to a hookah lounge (I believe they're associated with each other). While you do order at the register before finding seating, you may need some time to look over the menu, which includes omelettes, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and salads. They offer coffee and pastries, too. I went with a California Burrito, and it came out surprisingly quickly. It was served cut in half on a small tray lined with thin parchment paper. Seemed so simple, but it was nicely made and had each ingredient shine like our lovely California sun. Lemme just say that I really appreciated the amount of yummy protein and healthy fats wrapped in there - sausage, egg, bacon, avocado. The sour cream and melted cheese gave it an almost smooth texture while holding everything together. I liked that this burrito didn't have fries in it, and I'd totally get it again if I'm ever in the area, along with a coffee that seems to get rave reviews on Yelp. We weren't a fan of the limited seating options for a big group and the pervasive fumes from next door, but we left before things got too rowdy and smelly. The ladies who helped us were going back and forth between the shops but did their best to accommodate the influx of customers. Parking directly in front of the cafe was small, but the lot connects to others used for the nearby restaurants. read more

Rose Cafe- Lake Forest - California Burrito has breakfast proteins with avocado, cheese, and sour cream. It was tasty! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Food was fantastic! Great local place that not many people know about. We will definitely be going again.