Absolutely love sugar rush!!!! Delicious food! Always good service and comfortable. Especially love the coffee, pancakes, sandwiches...nothing negative to say...must try. read more

I've been coming here with my family for almost 10 years, local small business, they're very friendly, food is amazing and consistent! Vegan options available please go check them out, especially during these "quaran-times" read more

Sugar Rush is the closest breakfast place near Cal Poly Pomona making it a popular place for many students to meet up before classes. I'm surprised I'm only now visiting for the first time. Parking: There's a shared lot located in front of Sugar Rush and other businesses. Service: Pretty quick, servers were friendly and diligent and got our orders in quickly. Food came out in a timely manner. Food: I ordered their soup of the day which was their Vegetable Soup for breakfast. My throat was feeling a little sore so I wanted to stick to a warm liquid. The soup was a little salty and oily for my preference but it was overall yummy. My friends ordered the breakfast bagel and egg meal and were all satisfied with their orders! Portion sizes are good for the price. Sugar Rush is a good breakfast place if you're looking for somewhere close to CPP but I wouldn't consider it "amazing". That being said, I didn't order their French Toast which seems to be very popular amongst other Yelp reviewers so I might have to go back to try those one morning. read more

A bit expensive, doesn't offer a kid menu. The food is okay. Service isn't as welcoming for being a mom & pop shop.

Tiny little warehouse of a coffee shop/breakfast bistro in what looks like a storage unit. So they serve El Stupido, or rather, Intelligentsia, coffee here, with all the pomp and circumstance of the single-cup carafes. What a time-waster these things are. It's bad enough I'm crammed like a sardine into a storage unit to eat the Most Important Meal of the Day, now I have to wait patiently for you to pour out individual servings of coffee from a carafe because the Hipsters say so? Come onnnnnn let's get the caffeine already. I quickly guzzled a tiny cappuccino as soon as it was brought to me. We ordered, intending to share both entrees: the Sugar Rush namesake french toast and the 3-egg omelet with spinach, sausage, mushrooms and provolone cheese ($0.50 extra for that last item to be included, groan.) I requested the hash browns be done "extra-crispy" and she actually LAUGHED at me (don't you love it when waitresses laugh at you like they're superior? It's like a signal that they're about to F*#% UP !!) So she laughed at me and said "Yes. Our hash browns are crispy." And when the food came, she proceeded to plunk down in front of me only lightly tanned (I hesitate to use "browned" because these were not) hash browns that were positively mushy in the center. And then beam at me like she just bestowed fruit from the Tree of Life. Sigh. I can't even. read more

Didn't even get to taste the food. Restaurant was 1/3 empty when we asked for a table in the back because the table the owner wanted to seat us was by the front and quite warm. The owner refused saying the back is for 4 & 4 or a party of 8. There was no one there waiting but us and the party that occupied that previous 8-top was a party of 5! We nicely asked to be seated there as no one was waiting. He said curtly that "you never know, they could come in." The restaurant does not take reservations btw. The hostess specifically said it was first come first serve. Then we sat at the table by the front door and he mumbled that it's the weekend and he wished it wasn't busy and to that I said, "yeah me too." Then he stands over me and says, "you wanna get out!?" Really? That's fantastic for a mom and pop place. I was just agreeing with you Sir! So go and support them if you're all for the dictatorship of one rude Asian owner. We didn't want to encourage his behavior and left. read more

she felt disrespected ya'll! so i'm all over it. LOL I hit sugar rush cafe one early morning that feels like months ago. I kept eying them damn photos of french toast cause, well, they looked damn good. Yelper and comrade, Shari M. & i hit this spot up the morning after a long night of knockin boots OFF stupid bitches. LOL.... We came to get a hearty breakfast and damn, we did good. Shari heard this place was the go to spot, even tho it's in what i would call moo-cow town, but whatever, she was right, and it was BOMB. My selection was an egg white omelette with onions, tomato and mushroom? or was it spinach, either way, it was so fresh, butter and oil free as i asked, and the bomb! the hash browns were made to a golden brown crisp and my order of french toast was fucking orgasmic, so damn good! it was drizzled with syrup, had plantain chunks & fresh strawberries-- all over it, i coulda made love to it. Our waitress was sweet too! my hot, in kettle, tea was perfect.. It's location sucks, BUT the atmosphere, staff, food and most importantly, my company was off the chains, nahmeen? :) Support Sugar Rush and be good to them as I'm sure they will be kind, and I bet they won't Rush you :) five stars, oh hell YES. read more

The food is still good and for the most part it's still trendy looking, but it's declining a tad and no longer really "starbuck-ish". It's a mom and pop operation and it's beginning to show in a really domesticated way. Furniture has wear and tear with chips and dings, replaced cabinet hinges don't hang or look right, a gaudy cafeteria style refrigerator sits pronouncedly in the lounge, specials are written on a eye-sore rainbow blackboard, etc. Most poignant is having the kid daughter, who clearly doesn't want to there, waiting tables. It really downs the experience. Before they had the local university students server, which gave the place a different vibe. The restaurant is more functional than form now. For me, going to a "coffee house" is like a mental mini-vacation, to get away from the grind, if only for a few minutes. The initial reasons why I gave Sugar Rush Cafe my rare five red star rating was the high-end coffee, great food, good-looking decor, and trendy wait staff. The high-end coffee and great food are still there, but the others not so much, which bumps this place down. Not worthy of the trek that it takes to get to this once hidden gem. Thumbs down, but as always, let me know what you think. read more

A delicious hidden gem in Pomona! I would go here all the time for brunch and lunch since I attended classes nearby. Their service is quick and their food is fresh! I always order a sandwich or a burger with fries or their homemade chips. read more

Candied pancakes with strawberries and bananas are BOMB and that's all you need to know. Service on point, wi-fi on point, cleanliness on point, and comfort on point. This place is a bit tiny but it keeps the traffic moving. Two thumbs up for me! read more

Sugar Rush Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Walnut, California

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Hey Guys, I just wanted to let you yelpers know that Sugar Rush will be CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th. They will be open again on Sunday the 9th at 8:00am. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up! read more

It took a little while for my food to be prepared, but I could tell that that was abnormal. The food quality was great! I highly recommend the special they have going on right now for the chicken & spinach melt + fries. Also, very friendly owner :) read more

This place was decent. Weird thing was when they serve water, it's room temperature, un-iced tap water. If I wanted that, I could have gone outside to the gutter and lapped it up like a puppy. I ordered the make-your-own omelet. I got spinach, tomatoes and cheddar cheese. The hashbrowns are pretty yummy. Crispy, and it comes in a perfect rectangular shape.. pretty much a huge tater tot. I enjoyed it. The food is pretty normal, and there's not much on their menu. It's pretty good considering the location, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. Only if I were around the area and wanted to eat something a little better than Denny's. The service is pretty good and staff is friendly and attentive. read more

Steak and eggs was a unique and delicious dish. Coffee cup is a little bit big to hold. Average price and overall is good. Will come back again if I'm in the areas. read more

Sugar I really, really wanted to love you. AND I SO FREAKING DID. The minute we walked in my hubs and I were taken aback by the clean, gorgeous interior. The waiter/barista/cashier was just as well maintained and pleasing to the eye as the decor. Usually I count beauty as a strike against a person (or at least an indication of a personality defect), but his charming friendly demeanor made his good looks tolerable. This place isn't all about looks. I am no aficionado when it comes to coffee, but the blend I ordered (a Salvadorean coffee) was freshly brewed and was served stright from a carafe into my lovely oversized mug. Made for a dramatic presentation but it also tasted fantastic going down. No extra cream/milk/sugar needed. My garden salad was literally the best I've had - a spring mix of greens, tomato, cucumber and a balsamic vinagrette. I want a fucking salad - who ever says that?? Cinco estrellas all the way. read more

**2.5 stars** I used to pass by this cafe all the time back in college, finally got the chance to try it out for the first time last month. We came in on a Saturday afternoon around 12:00pm and were seated almost immediately. The restaurant had a good amount of customers -- almost full. I ordered the Cinnamon Raisin French Toast because it sounded yummy. Contrary to my belief, this dish was quite the opposite. The french toast lacked flavor; the only thing I tasted was maple syrup because that was what the entire dish was drenched in. I was not impressed. Good service, but the food was disappointing. I'll give them 1/2 a star for serving Intelligentisa Coffee, but that's about it. read more

location-wise i don't know how this place gets any business.. its like in the middle of factory building nowhere!.. but when i got there .. there were quite a good amount of people there! and i think some regulars i think the workers are trying really hard to build a good relationship w/ their customers because they are really chummy.. but anyway.. a plus about this place is FREE WI FI!!.. yes their chicken spinach sandwich is pretty good but it gets soggy on the bottom so you gotta eat it fast!.. i got it as half sandwich and salad.. but the salad was nothing to rave about.. however.. they serve INTELLIGENTSIA coffee here and i got the.. ice like.. angeleno.. or i dont know .. its like an iced latte sweetened w/ agave nectar.. REALLY REALLY GOOD COULDNT STOP DRINKING IT EVEN THOUGH I WAS SO FULL!!! you'll be paying around ten bucks for the meal.. 12 if you get coffee and then 15 w/ tip and all but its a nice place and i'd definitely go back.. IF YOU CAN FIND IT! look for the YELLOW UMBRELLA read more

Sugar Rush is one of the most randomly located eateries I've ever set foot into - kinda had a hard time finding it, as it was located among commercial warehouses. I was taken here by a friend on Tuesday and she kept telling me how out of this world Sugar Rush's food was. Well, she could have told me she was only referring to non-breakfast items. I ordered the 2 egg breakfast plate which comes with hash browns, choice of toast, and choice of ham, bacon, or sausage. I asked for 2 scrambled eggs, wheat toast, and ham. The eggs were pretty watery and the ham had this "Asian refrigerator" taste to it (almost like you can taste the smell of other possible foods that were nearby in the fridge). On the other hand, the hash browns and wheat toast were good. My friend ordered some type of sandwich & salad which I don't remember but she kept saying how good her food was. I'd honestly say I didn't really like what I ordered. I just didn't feel satisfied with the taste. I feel bad because the family (I'm assuming) who owns this place seems pretty on top of their service, but...I'm sorry. I likely will not be coming back. HOWEVER this same friend of mine kept saying how Sugar Rush's coffee was "out of this world", as well. Should I listen to her? read more

Sugar Rush oh how I loved eating here on a rainy day, but it's just in the weirdest spot. I guess it's good that it's so close to Cal Poly Pomona... it's like a hip spot for the students. I got the roast beef sandwich. YUMMMM. I bit into it and my eyes were open like Eve after she bit into the forbidden fruit. I loved the horseradish sauce. The bread was wonderfully crisp. I hear the chicken one is the most popular thing on the menu. I'll try that next time. The veggie soup was typical. Tasted very organic and like they really made it from scratch. read more

Generally I don't feel it necessary to add my measly little opinion to a restaurant with over a hundred generally very good reviews. But this place certainly merits some more praise. Having been food connoisseurs for quite some time now (despite having to google the word to spell it right), me and the hubby seek nothing short of the very best for our discerning palates. Unfortunately for us, our money goes much further in the IE and Chino (the land of chain restaurants and fast food) is where we have chosen to prepare our nest. On the flip side, Yelp has helped ferret out some nice little places...little mom-and-pop shops and awesome restaurants like this have saved the day. I made my way all the way to Walnut on a solo trip mostly on the merit of these aforementioned reviews. In all my technologically advanced glory, this place was SO good, i halfway wrote my review on my memopad on the Blackberry. It seems as if this restaurant was everything I ever wanted in a favorite eatery. It was in this little random industrial park. If i remember correctly, it was painted a bizarre yellow color. Who cares?! Tons of parking...no problems finding it although I'd recommend some offroad tires because Valley Blvd. is TORE UP. Inside: nifty little artsy-industrial looking coffee shop/restaurante. They have independent artists works up on the wall...if you've got 500 bucks to share, support them. Better than buying a print at Cost Plus. My chai latte (with soy) was the perfect drinking temperature. It's a good thing because i'd have certainly ruined my tastebuds trying to gulp it down hot since it was so good. I was trying to be original....trying to not be so typical, but i love love love french toast and everyone raves about theirs so i HAD to try it. Cinnamon Raisin French Toast with candied bananas (and strawberries that were unmentioned on the menu). It was quite possibly the best french toast i've ever had. The bread was nothing fancy-seemed like red bag raisin bread to me, but it was really the treatment given the bread that made it so amazing. It was perfectly browned, toasted and tender but not cloyingly sweet. I meant to ask about the syrup, but it was excellent as well. It came out already on the plate, kind of a french toast island in a tasty syrup sea. But i like light syrup on my breakfast foods and this was the perfect amount. To be honest, I was most excited about the candied bananas that came on top of the french toast. But sadly, my gripe with them was that they weren't crispy. I kinda expected a creme brulee crust on them? Instead, they were soft....more like banana pudding soft. But the incredibly sweet and lovely strawberries more than made up for my expectations. Service was amazing. Think the guys that were there were named Eddy (according to my receipt) and another guy named Eugene who made me an amazing Cappuccino, GRATIS! I drink coffee...but not much. And I certainly don't order something as foofy as a cappuccino (pretend you didn't see that I ordered a chai latte with soy) but this was absolutely beautiful. I didn't even need sugar and I clearly have a sugar problem. Please see the attractive tulip-flower whip on my coffee cup. I sat all the way in the back...the wall bench, not so comfortable-actually quite unyielding...but that's probably because i have terrible posture and am not used to sitting so erect. Oh my gosh! I TOTALLY forgot. I paid 6 dollars to be completely and utterly stuffed beyond any expectation! Where else can you eat so much and not pay some exorbitant fees?! read more

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It's extremely difficult to find an American breakfast joint in the SGV that is not a IHOP or Denny's so it's was nice to find such a gem about a 30-minute drive away. Sure, it's not an extra special breakfast with a dense menu, but they keep it simple. My belgian waffle was cooked to perfection (not too doughy and not too crispy) topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. I also got myself a side of bacon eggs, mmm! Intelligentsia coffee and tea is also served here for all you connoisseurs. read more

OH MAN! I actually had to wait a few days before I started my review of this place. Wanted to try this place, but will probably never go. Background: Planned to have breakfast with a few friends of mine on a Saturday morning; 1 friend was visiting from Arizona, a couple driving in from Las Vegas, and a few more locals...7 total. So it was my job to find us a good breakfast place, and I stumbled onto the Sugar Rush reviews; so I thought to myself, "heck yah!" This "hidden gem" in Walnut looked like it was gonna be a hit. This place was marked as good for groups, so I thought I'd call in and make sure we had a table. I called at 8AM, RIGHT when they opened on Saturday morning and asked if we could get a group of 7(which would actually turn out to be 8) seated around 9:15. The man said no problem and we arrived at the place around 9:05, 10 minutes early. It was then that we found out that they had not set aside a table for our party; so it would take 30-45 min for our table to be ready. The place was far smaller than I had imagined, but it would've fit our party. I told them I talked to someone about reserving a table, and the young man who was doing the serving that morning said they didn't take reservations...so WTF. Our friends from Vegas were still about 10-15 min away, so we figured we'd wait. Other smaller parties kept coming in and were being seated. Our friends arrived finally and after about 35 minutes, we see that the server had been seating the smaller parties so that there would never be an area that would be open to the 8 of us...the table management and seating was EXTREMELY poorly managed. We weren't even offered any type of apology or even coffee while we waited. We ask how much longer and the same server says like another 15 minutes or so, and we can obviously see that it's not happening. We ended up leaving and going to Millie's a few miles away. If there were ZERO star markings, I would definitely rate Sugar Rush as such, so I'm handcuffed here. My friends and I really had to restrain ourselves from going in there and making a scene with management; I just don't like to be immature about things like that; plus who knows what kind of service we'd get after the fact? I will probably get around to calling and talking to the manager, but I don't feel that it will do me any good, nor do I have the time; and for what? I feel that an honest and open review would accomplish exactly what I want; to let you guys know what's up. So it's shame that we never even got to rate the food, which is supposed to be pretty good, due to bad practices. Thanks for wasting over an hour of my time guys, it really set my day off right. read more

You don't have to be Vanellope Von Schweetz to get your sweet tooth cravings filled here. The interior of this place will throw you off. From the outside and the area it is in, you'd think that this would be far more industrial and, well, a bit more blue collar. But when you get inside the place looks like it deserves to be in a posh location. The food also reflects all this. So what will get you going and non-glitchy/ Well, the Sugar Rush cinnamon french toast is a dish you will just want a lot more of. Though it may not sound completely unhealthy, it is, after all, french toast. If you're into breakfast in general, this will really hit the spot. They have an omelet that is really good and filling. The service also fires on all cylinders and the quick turn around of food getting cranked out will get you on the race track of life a whole lot sooner. Price is also not much of an issue here either. It's pretty reasonable, and for the level of quality of the food, it's so worth it. read more

I'm really surprised at all the good reviews here! My family came here this afternoon to celebrate my dad's birthday. +1 star because we were able to call and put our name down to be seated. We only waited about 5 minutes before our name was called. I ordered the bacon avocado burger, my husband ordered the cheeseburger, daddio ordered the hot pastrami, mom ordered French toast and my sistah ordered the 2 egg combo (with hash brown, wheat toast, bacon and scrambled eggs). Peter & my dad also ordered a cup of coffee. When Peter lived in LA, he frequented Intelligentsia so he was really excited to get a cup of his beloved snobby coffee ;D The rest of us ordered good ol' ice water. Food came. Peter & I were missing our pickle spears which we were highly anticipating. Maybe they bring it separately? Sister got a plate of scrambled eggs...assumed the hash browns, bacon, & toast were coming separately? Our water hadn't arrived, so we asked again. We also asked the waiter to check on my sister's order. No response! Peter went to a different waiter and asked for water AGAIN and to check on my sister's order AGAIN and I asked about our missing pickle spears. Results finally came. Pickle spears arrived, water finally made it to the table, and the waitress finally brought my sister's order. Of course we were all full by the time everything was corrected. My sister barely touched her meal--the bacon was burned and she was already full from eating everyone else's food. I must also add that her toast never made it...but whatever. Peter said the coffee was watered down. He could taste the bold flavor of Intelligentsia coffee, but there was just too much water. All in all, horrible birthday luncheon for my dad. Peter felt so bad that he wanted to take my dad out to dinner to make up for this disaster. Womp womp womp! read more

A great hole in the wall cafe! Despite its odd location amid a predominantly warehouse based complex, Sugar Rush is a cute place to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea! I ordered one of the hot organic teas, and was so happy to see that it came with a teapot. My friend ordered one of the Belgium waffles, and it did not disappoint! The flavors were lovely and it was a generous size for the price. read more

I really enjoyed this place! It's a cute little artsy coffee shop/brunch place. I met a friend for breakfast and it was the perfect place! It's tucked away in this industrial area, so you wouldn't guess such a cute little place exists amidst all these companies. However, the interior is so artsy with art exhibited from local artists. I ordered a sunrise sandwich. It was okay. Very clean, not greasy tasting. They also have great coffee, made from beans from Intelligentsia. I really liked how clean the coffee tasted! Anyway, it's a great place and the workers are super friendly. The manager Obie came and welcomed us, since my friend and I ended up staying for 3 hours catching up. He even asked my friend (who's an artist) for her contact info so he could look into hanging her paintings up on their walls. Overall, it was a great experience. read more

SERVICE: Very Good and Very Friendly - at times I saw other people also had to wave to get the waitress - but its a small place and it works out fine that way. FOOD: Average Tasting & Average Amount of Food. I had the Chicken Spinach Sandwich which I read about here and saw people liked it - To Me It Was Average - nothing special. My wife had the Eggs and Bacon - she says also the same - Very Average - Nothing Special. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW IT GOT THAT HIGH A RATING FOR ITS FOOD. ATMOSPHERE: It seems like mostly a college spot for Cal Poly Pomona and possibly Mt. SAC Junior College. A small place, but very clean. It is in a industrial complex, but up front and you can see it from the street. PARKING: Lots of it in a parking lot. VERDICT: WE WILL NOT RETURN read more

Great things are hard to find, and if that's an adequate comparison, then Sugar Rush is no slouch. Although it's located in a rather hidden area, once you find it you'll never forget it. First off the service is personable and the servers are amazing with their response time. It's no wonder that there are so many regulars that now come to the store; not merely for their addiction to great food or coffee but to just say hello to the friendly staff. If you're looking for any type of coffee, this place won't necessarily be a place of interest for you. If you're looking for HIGH quality coffee made with the knowledge and precision of baristas then you're in for a treat. True coffee connoisseurs, those who enjoy a fresh roast, or even those who are looking to learn more about coffee should definitely not pass up this chance for an edu-fun-cational experience. read more

This place is definitely a hidden gem in an industrial area. I tried Sugar Rush Café the first time with my boyfriend, my sister, and her fiancé. We had wanted to try the food here for some time and we were not disappointed with our experience. We really had a great dining experience here. The staff was so friendly and personable. They made each of the diners feel so welcome. Next, the food was delicious! The food was presented so creatively, especially their coffee drinks. My sister and I ordered the breakfast burrito which is served with a side of hashbrowns. My boyfriend had pancakes, which were very fluffy. His mocha was flavored with the right amount of sweetness. My sister's fiancé had the breakfast with eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and toast. Sugar Rush gets extra bonus points because they cook their bacon really crispy! Just the way I like it! The portions are just right and the price is reasonable. The set up of the restaurant is very cute and cozy. Who needs Denny's or IHOP when you have Sugar Rush?! I'm definitely coming back for lunch. Two thumbs up! read more

3.5 stars. The breakfast food is better than Denny's. I go once a year despite living about 2 miles away. I know coffee. The "regular" coffee is likely Folgers. I make better coffee at home. I was too cheap to try their other fancy coffee or espresso. I recommend this place over Denny's or iHop to support mom/pop businesses. UPDATE: I was treating a friend for breakfast ( Veterans' Day). I went to iHOP (Pomona) and there was a "45 minute wait or longer" estimate to be seated. We went to Sugar Rush Cafe. We were seated quickly, but I can estimate the service and food will be super slow based on the number of tables that still had their menus. Mind you, this was around 10AM. I suppose a lot of people eating brunch today. We decided to go down Walnut and eat at Farmers Boys. By all means, this is not to rag on Sugar Rush Cafe. Their food is good and I wish all businesses, especially small one, do well. read more

One afternoon I decided to visit this place for some coffee and sandwich, which I regretted. When I walked into the place, no one greeted me. I can understand that they are busy so I waited and someone finally seated me after standing and waiting for a while. I waited for about 10 minutes and still did not get a menu. I finally got a waitress and asked for the menu. The waitress was rude but still gave me the menu. I waited another 15 minutes and no one ever came back to take my orders. I decided this is not the service I was looking for so I decided to leave. I am never going back and neither should anyone that's expected any kind of service. My waitress looks like a middle school girl who was forced to help at the place. How can I rate the food when the service is so bad that I don't even get a chance to order? I don't always write reviews but when I do, I am serious read more

CREDIT CARD FRAUD. After going here with a friend, our credit card numbers were both stolen and our cards were duplicated (this was the only place we had both visited in the month). Obviously for your own security I would never visit this cafe. Additionally the French toast was excessively drenched in syrup to an almost sickening degree, so I would not recommend this place for the food either.... read more

The BF just had to wake up early and hand-wash his baby and woke me up. So since it was still early on a Sunday morning, we wanted some breakfast and was just too damn lazy to drive out to Rowland Heights for some dim sum. We couldn't decide and let Yelp picked for us. At first, I was a bit scared arriving to the cafe. It's located on Valley, so the BF spotted it right away but it's in a very industrial warehouse/office type of "plaza". Once we walked it, the cafe was very pleasant and welcoming. I'm surprised they got a B rating when the place looked really clean and neat. We were greeted right away and was told to pick a table to sit at. Shortly, we were bought menus. The BF ordered their 3 egg omelet with sausage, mushrooms, and spinach. I ordered their 3 stack candied banana pancakes. We decided to share their intelligentsia coffee. The coffee was yummy! The owner poured it table side. I usually do not drink straight black coffee because my stomach just can't handle the acidity, but this was different. The coffee was smooth. It had a mild bitterness to it but then it becomes kinda sweet once coated on the tongue. You can taste a little of chocolate note after taste while sipping on it. I personally liked how the owner explained the coffee and the dynamics for us. He was very approachable and friendly. He took the time to chat with his customers and really wanted feedback. I admire enthusiasm about food. He was really knowledgeable in what he does and in his products that he serves here. And this was just over coffee.. The food was absolutely awesome! The candied banana pancakes were yumm. The pancakes were really light and fluffy. The bananas added a sweetness and a nuttiness to the overall dish. The sliced strawberries gave the entire dish a little bit of freshness and tang to cut the sweetness. The flavors were really well balanced. I like how they cooked and caramelized the bananas in the maple syrup so you get the banana taste in every single bit. The BF omelet was great. The portion was also really generous. You can actually see whole slices of mushrooms, chunks of sausage, and I personally LOVED all the spinach that was in there. These people do not skimp on portions at all. I also love how the hash brown was super crispy. It's definitely better than Denny's. It was butter and soft in the middle, but it wasn't heavy or greasy either. For the amount of food we got and the impeccable service, we will definitely be stopping this place more often now. read more

I love coming here for breakfast/brunch! It's a cute cafe tucked away in a rather secluded & small corporate plaza off of Valley Blvd. in Walnut, so be attentive and look out for the restaurant if you're a first timer. I really wish the cafe was much bigger so that it can accommodate many more people. The place gets pretty busy and the tables are so close to one another. They should relocate to somewhere more spacious!! The service here is always excellent. Even when it's crowded, the servers manage to keep everyone happy! The menu offers a wonderful variety of items that anyone would enjoy! I like their 3 egg omelette, which I usually order with spinach, mushroom, avocado, and ham. This entree comes with perfectly golden hash browns, & your choice of wheat/white toast. Their sandwiches and burgers are really good as well!! I highly recommend the chicken spinach sandwich! I haven't tried their coffee, but I heard it's very aromatic and delicious. They serve Intelligentsia brand coffee, which is one of the best =). Come try this place! I guarantee that it will not disappoint!! read more

It's so yummy that I believe it's worthy of my brother's gf, the elite yelper, to try! yes, that's you, ju!! Coffee was soooo goood that I drank it black! Good environment and good service. Food is really delicious, simple and done right! read more

My wife and I stopped by Sugar Rush Café last Saturday morning, ready to be treated to the same awesome experiences that were shared by our fellow Yelpers. But from the moment we walked in we had that weird feeling that we should have opted for something more else....say IHOP? The café is extremely tiny; I have to guess that the max guests that can be seated are roughly 20. This wouldn't have been such a problem, except we happen to arrive at exactly the same when there were roughly 30 guests, and more piling in. The hostess offered for us to seat on the sofas in their little lounge area (which could better be used for um, I don't know...more tables?). Ok, no problem, but in the meantime, could we order a cup of coffee while we waited? Sure, no problem, so we thought. The hostess forgot all about the coffee we ordered, that didn't arrive until after we seated. As we were waiting for a table to open up, we noticed who I would have assumed to be one of the cooks (possibly the owner, he was wearing an apron) mosey on up to an empty table and have a seat. My initial reaction as a patron was sorta...what the hell, who's taking our table before us? We were here first! Until I realized who it possibly was, then it was no big deal. But at that point I think the guy kind of noticed my awkward glance as he sort of responded in giving me the stink eye (which ties into the gross part of my review later). In any case, we finally get a table and wait almost 10 minutes for someone to come and take our order. I mean, give me a break, its not like we're ordering from a huge menu, there's only like 5 different breakfast items. We could have yelled our order to the cooks in the kitchen with no problems. We were getting ready to leave without ordering when the guy came over to take our order. He was very pleasant and apologetic at least. We ordered the omelette and happy sunrise or something rather (their version of moons over my hammy). Both arrived smelling great and tasting even better. The hash browns were a buttery slice of heaven, and the coffee that eventually arrived 30 minutes later after we ordered it was a decent cup of Joe, although it should be for $4.00 a pop. As my wife finished off the end of her omelette (she eats from her left to right), she stopped almost mid chew and gasped while looking at her plate. I looked over and there was this huge, gross, long black hair on her plate, right underneath the piece of omelette that she just scooped into her mouth. The ladies who were sitting next to us saw this as it happened and I'm sure they changed their minds about even thinking about ordering an omelette. I tore apart my breakfast sandwich to see if there was any bodily function that was spewed inside there. We were both like O...M....G, this could not be happening! The hair was so long and thick it could have been a horse hair, or the antennae off a super huge cockroach. Blech! We waved the girl hostess down, she sees the hair on the plate and keeps on walking...I kinda don't blame her. Finally the guy hostess sees our distress, he comes over and I could see the look of disgust on his face as well. He totally handled the situation right, he offered to re-cook the food (which didn't help because we both pretty much had finished our plates by then), and he also offered to comp out entire meal. I was totally willing to pay for my food and the coffee, but ultimately the guy hostess deleted our check, and comped our food. If only there was a way to comp out our miserable experience as well. If there was one good thing about this visit, it was that the guy hostess handled the problem like a champ; he was the lone diamond in the rough. So ultimately, I have to give Sugar Rush Café 2 out of 5 stars. It was almost like they were operating on their 2nd day of business, very rookie-like. I'm sure one day they will be worthy of my 4 or even 5 stars, if they are able to correct the size/seating problems, get some better staffing, and execute their service a little better. Not to mention checking to make sure no human parts are on the dishes would be a definite bonus. They have the food down pat, but in the humble opinion of this reviewer: http://popup.lala.com/popup/432627052153479022 Lastly, my theory on the hair winding up in the omelette is due to the whole awkward looks I was giving/getting from the cook who sat at our table before we were seated. Maybe it was the owner who gave me the stink eye, and the hair was his way of telling us subtly to not come back. Well, if my theory is incorrect, then chalk it up to someone with some huge ass thick black hair who doesn't wash dishes properly. Otherwise, if I'm right, we won't be returning anytime soon, and hopefully this review leads some other Yelp diners astray to a place with better table manners. If all else fails, no matter where you go, don't piss off anyone in an apron who may be cooking your food. read more

So I went to Sugar Rush cafe because my sister really wanted to eat brunch and she said that this place had awesome brunch foods. My family and I decided to listen to her so we went out to the restaurant. First off, this place is a little bit out of place. It's in the middle of some industrial area, so that at first threw me off. When we got inside, I was pleasantly surprised by the setup (and smells) that greeted us as we walked in. The atmosphere and decor was very casual, and reminded me of a coffee house... Which leads me to my next point, the coffee! For any coffee connoisseurs out there, this is a place to stop by. They serve Intellegentsia coffee here, which I've never heard of, but it sure smelled like damn good coffee. When we sat down and looked at the menu, I asked the owner about their coffees. Though I forgot what he said to me, I just remember that he knew coffee and he knew it good. I ordered a cup and was blown away. I had the coffee black (the way I like it) but there was so much flavor with each sip. It was probably the best coffee I've had in a long time and I definitely would go back just to try their other coffees as well. Anyways, getting to the food. Their food is pretty delicious. As a family, we ordered 2 sandwiches and a burger. All the sandwiches tasted really fresh, and for the burger, the meat was cooked perfectly. It was cooked about medium-medium rare, with just the right amount of juiciness on the patty. Did I mention that each plate came with chips also? These chips are definitely not from the bag, and I'm going to say that they were freshly made at the restaurant. Delicious. Overall, I really like this place and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for very good coffee and wants some good food at really decent prices. The atmosphere is very casual and makes a very good hang out spot also. If I lived closer, I would probably come to Sugar Rush on a weekly basis. Good stuff! read more

I'd been searching for a good breakfast/brunch place in the area for a while, and based on the reviews of Sugar Rush cafe (and it's closeness to my location), I opted to see try it out. It was the setting for the first time I hung out with my best friend's girlfriend for a girl-bonding day, and we were both charmed by it's simplicity, cleanliness, and charm. For a Sunday late-morning (11am), the place was not crowded, but did have a steady stream of customers coming in. We had a hard time deciding on what to eat, as I had heard so many good things about the french toast and the chicken spinach sandwich. Some of the other things we wanted to try included the hash browns, the albacore tuna sandwich, and the tuna melt. Instead, I had the pancakes (without the candied bananas because I forgot to order them) along with bacon and scrambled eggs on the side. My new friend Jessy had the chicken spinach sandwich with fries. For a drink, I opted for the mocha while Jessy ordered an Irish cream latte. Our food was prompt, the service was friendly, and the food was yummy! The mocha was smooth, light enough to bring out the espresso but I suspected they used a dark chocolate. When I asked, the server did indicate that it's some fancy foreign dark chocolate, and I was impressed by its uniqueness. The Irish cream latte was very smooth, not overly sweet, and not covering up the coffee. The pancakes were, as everyone yelped, light and fluffy. The syrup came on the side, and the eggs and bacon were tasty. I was able to test out the chicken spinach sandwich and fries - and they, too, were quite good. The fries were well done (as opposed to overdone like some other places do). The only reason I couldn't give it 5-stars is because I felt as if I enjoyed it, and would return to try more things, but I wasn't mouth-watering over it. Additionally, I had hoped for either more variety and/or more flexibility in the menu (particularly the breakfast plates). I plan to return and try more of their food, and perhaps it will push me over into the 5-star category. Overall, great price, nice atmosphere, unique coffee, and awesome food. read more

A big fan of the chicken spinach melt! It was absolutely delish! The coffee was excellent. The french toast was not as good as other yelpers said, and it was just too much syrup. Really like the place, with super duper nice people, would def come back anytime for the sandwich! read more

I'm a regular at Sugar Rush, namely because I love the company and I love the food. I thought I'd be biased in my opinions because I go so often. But I just came back from a month-long trip with my tastebuds longing for that one food that reminds me that I'm home. So where did I go? Sugar Rush, of course. The moment I bit into my BLT w/ Avocado, my heart and mouth rejoiced. Crispy bacon, cool lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and buttery avocados that can't be found in Korea brought be back to where I'm supposed to be. I was going on my 17th hour without sleep,and on normal terms would be irritable and sullen, but that the flavor opened my eyes to a bright and happy world. What a nice welcome back party that was. The Tomato Roasted Garlic Soup (one of my favorites) was there to welcome me as well. Mmmmmmmm... soup. mmmmmmm.... I can't describe what I was feeling... just... mmmmmmmm.... Coffee is my lifeblood and Sugar Rush is my preferred blood bank. read more