Sunny on south is my go to spot for breakfast or brunch : no matter what if I'm not sure what to eat I know for sure this place is solid. Their service is good but be patient when they're slammed : they still do a good job nonetheless and the over all vibe is great nothing to complain about. read more

This is a busy breakfast place. They have plenty of seating and the parking lot is spacious. The staff is nice and friendly. I got pancakes and portuguese sausage. Pancakes- They are fluffy and buttery. The table has lots of syrup and jams so you can go ham on the flavor profile. Portuguese Sausage- Savory with a nice outside sear. Perfect pairing with the pancakes. Great experience overall! read more

Sunny on South - Portuguese sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Came here around 11 AM with a coworker and the place was already pretty busy. We only waited about five minutes at the entrance before someone came over and seated us, so the wait really wasn't bad at all. We sat outside since it was a nice day, although it was definitely pretty warm. The staff was really kind and helped us open the umbrella so we could get some shade, which we really appreciated. The service throughout the meal was great. Everyone was friendly and polite, and the coffee was especially good. I ordered the Artesia Breakfast, which came with two eggs, sausage, country potatoes, and toast. Everything was cooked well and the portion was pretty generous. I'd already been eating quite a bit over the last few days, so I couldn't finish the whole plate, but I definitely enjoyed it. My coworker ordered the shrimp and grits, and I liked that they had some Southern-style dishes on the menu too. We stayed for about an hour, eating, talking, and just enjoying a relaxed meal outside. It was a really nice experience overall. Good food, great coffee, friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere. I'd definitely come back again. read more

Sunny on South - Artesia Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cerritos, California

Enjoyed breakfast with family today, only took these two pictures. The pumpkin cinnamon roll was good but, the Short Rib Birria Benedict was absolutely delicious! I would prefer it to be on a tortilla and not a muffin, will order it that way next time. The food was well seasoned. Excellent customer service! Looking forward to coming back and trying other items on the menu. read more

Sunny on South - Short Rib Birria Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cerritos, California

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If you haven't been here yet, hurry up and try it! Such a great brunch place, workers are super friendly and food is delicious! Their pancakes are so gooooood as well as their breakfast in general. Get it with their potatoes, you won't regret it! Service is quick too. There is inside and outside seating so there is good space for groups as well. I will say it gets packed during peak breakfast but join the waitlist :) Enjoy!! read more

Sunny on South - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cerritos, California

Love this local brunch spot. I always have a hard time ordering because the menu is so diverse and everything is tasty! Portions are big and food is filling. I love their breakfast tacos. Homestyle potatoes are my go-to sides because they are very crispy and have great seasoning. When I'm craving something sweet, their pancakes and waffles are a great option. Nana's breakfast mess is also a go-to and what I recommend to people who never been. It's basically like the breakfast tacos but in a bowl. I knocked off 1 star because we ate here around lunch time in the middle of a summer heat wave and it was really hot and stuffy inside. Our waitress was super sweet but because they are super busy, the service tends to be a bit slow. read more

Sunny on South - L to R: Breakfast Tacos, Nana's Breakfast Mess, Benedict, Caesar Salad Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cerritos, California

Quaint little brunch spot in Cerritos. Service was friendly and speedy. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. I had the steak and eggs and they did not disappoint. The meat was good quality cut and made medium rare just like I wanted!!! The buckwheat pancakes were also delicious and huge. My aunt had the Artesia dish with came with linguica sausage and she loved it. Definitely my go to brunch spot when in Cerritos and I highly recommend them!!! read more

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My family tipped me off about this place and I'm so happy I got to try it! If you're looking for a cute spot with tasty breakfast dishes, this is it! The space itself is pretty small, with limited indoor seating, but a fairly spacious outside patio. The patio is shaded, but if it's hot I'd still recommend sitting indoors if possible. Everything is clean, and it looks like your typical neighborhood breakfast joint. Perfect for brunch with friends and family. The food is really great! From their waffles, to eggs, to breakfast burritos; everything I've ordered has been fantastic! Their potatoes are seasoned very well, and the waffle with strawberry and Nutella is an indulgent treat. The breakfast burrito is another standout, it was cheesy and flavorful. Nothing I've ordered so far has disappointed, and this spot stands out as one of the best breakfast spots I've been to. The service is solid and consistent. Both times I've visited, our server was friendly, and made sure to offer refills when drinks were empty. While nothing was above and beyond, nothing was wrong and the experience was overall great! I'll definitely be back soon for a tasty breakfast! read more

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We came here on a weekday afternoon, and it wasn't too busy. Inside seating was empty, a majority of people were eating on the patio. When we walked in, the hostess said to pick wherever to sit. The service was super slow, which was interesting since there wasn't very many people. Our server was no where to be found for quite a while. The food made up for it, as it was really good. But the service really tipped us the wrong way): we would love to try this place again, in hopes the service will be better. read more

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I finally got to try SonS today and was not disappointed! I ordered the steak (medium rare) & eggs. The steak was on point! Everything else was flavorful as well. Plus, the service was great, very welcoming and friendly! It has a homey feel to the place. Their menu is pretty diverse and also seemed really good. I definitely recommend!! read more

Sunny on South - Steak & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cerritos, California

I love when a breakfast spot allows you to order non breakfast entrees any time of the day. My husband and I stopped in early on a Saturday morning. We got in right before the huge rush/ long wait started! We shared the Cuban and the Grilled chicken sandwich. Both were great, but the Cuban stole the show. We loved the cole slaw. It was very tangy. The service was great. The patio is beautiful, but it was already very hot outside, so we sat indoors. I'd definitely eat here again. Next time I would try the fried chicken sandwich. read more

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Found this cute, small cafe while looking for breakfast after dropping our car off for service. We opted for the breakfast burrito and a side of biscuits and gravy. The burrito was tasty - loaded with eggs, bacon and ham, hash browns with crispy bits, cheese, and fresh pico de gallo. 10/10 Salsa Verde was flavorful, could use more heat. 9/10 The buttermilk biscuits were topped with sausage gravy. The biscuits were great, crispy on the edges, soft in the middle. The gravy was too salty for both of us. It's our first time here, so I'm not certain if that is how the gravy normally is or if they just got a bit heavy handed with the salt today. Service is fantastic - everyone is really attentive and friendly. We will return when in the neighborhood. read more

Sunny on South - Breakfast Burrito and Side of Biscuits and Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cerritos, California

I've been meaning to eat here for so long and finally had a chance to stop by. The service was fast and friendly. The dining area was very clean and inviting. I tried the Katsu Chicken and Waffles with a side of potatoes and a latte. It was all very tasty. Loved the speed of service and taste of the food. The only downside was that the music was far too loud for 8 AM. I was seated at a small table and could not hear my husband at all. Overall, I'd say it's very worth it to try their unique breakfast items. read more

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I met some friends here for brunch on a weekday. They have a small interior but a large patio with umbrella-covered tables. We chose to eat outdoors. I ordered the Monte Cristo sandwich. There were a variety of choices for sides and I chose a fruit bowl. I also requested an iced vanilla latte. Our waiter was pleasant and only checked on us once after our plates arrived, which was perfect as we were in deep conversation. My Monte Cristo was pan-fried and not deep-fried the traditional way, cut and served as three pieces. The French toast was prepared nicely and the turkey, ham, and cheese inside were fine. A small ramekin of syrup was provided, not nearly enough for dipping, but there was a full dispenser of syrup on the table so no problem. Usually a berry jam is provided on the side but they provided some sort of mysterious fruit jam that was bitter and a single small taste of it was all it took to deny it from further use. Yuck. The bowl of fruit was a great choice for a side. It was all bursting with flavor - strawberries, banana slices, and blueberries! I was glad I chose this over potatoes or fries. The iced vanilla latte was, at best, simply "okay". The flavor was weak. Overall, it was a fine breakfast meal. read more

Sunny on South - Monte Cristo with side of fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cerritos, California

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I used to love coming here but lately the past couple visits have not been the greatest. There is a major fly, ant, and mosquito problem out on the patio. I understand that these things do happen as we are sitting outdoors but it was not this bad last year. I feel like more preventative measures can be taken to accommodate the situation. It is truly hard to enjoy the food as you are constantly swatting away little bugs. The food was okay however we did have to send back our plates a few times due to wrong sides or even missing sides for our 4 meals. We tried the cinnamon roll which they say they make in-house daily but unfortunately it was dry and hard. read more

Food was really good and hearty the service was fast and good really felt like i got my monies worth. You have to try and get an inside seat on a hot day, but worth it nonetheless! read more

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Reasonably priced breakfast and service was great. The wait was not long midweek. Options to dine inside or outside....and MJ played the entire time. Food: 9/10 pancakes were amazing Service: 10/10 Value: 10/10 Ambience: 9/10 Vibes: 10/10....quiet chill spot to enjoy a quick breakfast read more

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Cute breakfast/brunch food restaurant that has indoor and outdoor seating. It was a lovely day , so I chose the patio. Lots of yummy classic breakfast offerings with a twist! I ordered the chilaquiles. I placed my order with the friendly waitress and my food came out promptly. I was pleasantly surprised with the dish. The chips were bite sized ! Sooo much easier to eat than normal. It had just the right amount of verde sauce. Probably the best chilaquiles I've had!! The server also said this dish was her favorite... I will be bringing my hubby and daughter here in the future for sure! read more

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Strengths: There's plenty of outdoor and indoor seating, plenty of parking and although we were 11th in the queue the wait was not that long. The folks were super friendly, attentive and welcoming. The restaurant had many patrons in groups of 2 or more. Needs: My husband ordered Nana's Mess and I ordered the Chile Verde Omelette. Both items looked very good on the menu and on the plate but they lacked so much taste. I wanted to like it so badly because everything else was going so well. Impact: Maybe I will come back and ask for recommendations. read more

Sunny on South - Nana's Breakfast Mess Chile Verde Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cerritos, California

Second visit and a well deserved updated review! This place does not disappoint!! I need to give a HUGE shout out to our server LULU!! Not only does she have gorgeous lashes but her personality is a 10/10! She recommended the chilaquiles verdes and we added birria on top! Absolute perfection! You will not be disappointed with the Food or staff here! This is one of my favorite breakfast spots now! Thank you Lulu for making my Pre Mother's Day breakfast fantastic! We will definitely return and will definitely recommend to family and friends! read more

Sunny on South - Short Rib Beef Birria Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Looooved the PBBBBJ sandwich! Such a delicious combo, and the service was impressively quick. Shoutout to the servers and chefs for keeping things moving, and special mention to the dopest playlist... always! read more

Went here for a celebration with a couple friends. They have inside and a beautiful huge patio... where we sat. The menu had so many choices! I decided to go with the shrimp and grits. Delicious!! read more

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Went here for a quick breakfast and the service was so quick. Indoors is a bit tiny, but they have a huge outdoor seating. It was packed outdoors so come in early. Everyone was so friendly and made sure we were good. We had the SoCal scramble and short rib birria Benedict. Both were tasty and amazing! Lots of flavors on both dishes. Would come back again. read more

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Came here today for a late lunch. I had the breakfast burrito without any spices and it was really good! Did not taste dry at all! My wife had the chilaquiles and she def recommends those. My daughter had a pancake and she was in heaven, I took a bite of it. Very soft and flavorful! My only issue was that I tried to buy my daughter the kids meal online but it wouldn't let me because they were sold out of proteins? Which I can almost guarantee they had bacon, ham or sausage so not sure what was going on. I'd def come again . read more

This was a nice place to try. The restaurant has a quaint feel, and the large outdoor patio adds to the overall experience, especially if you enjoy dining outside. The corned beef benedict was well prepared and flavorful, and the biscuits and gravy were a solid, comforting option. Both dishes were satisfying and nicely done. Our server, Gloria, was pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu, which made ordering easy and straightforward. Overall, a pleasant experience and a good spot to check out if you're in the area. read more

Sunny on South - Corned Beef Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Owned by Chef Tommy Ortega, who is also the owner of Amor Y Tacos (located in the same plaza), Sunny on South is a cute brunch spot. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, with many folks opting for the patio seating. The decor inside is also very cute - with a wall dedicated to street names in Cerritos and breakfast themes and phrases. I've been on a hunt for a good Monte Cristo, and I was excited to see that they had it on their menu! So, of course, I ordered the Monte Cristo with crispy hash browns, Nana's Breakfast Mess, Short Rib Birria Benedict, Belgian Waffles (comes with mixed berries), Fried Chicken Katsu & Waffles, and Loaded Chili Cheese Fries. My top three were Nana's Breakfast Mess, which comes with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, ham, peppers & onions over roasted breakfast potatoes, topped with sausage gravy and chives. It comes with flour or corn tortilla, which I opted for the corn tortilla. I loved all the different textures in this hot mess of deliciousness! The Loaded Chili Cheese Fries were also solid, and the Short Rib Birria Benedict was very flavorful. The Monte Cristo wasn't as memorable, but I'd definitely come back here for the other items mentioned. read more

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This place was sooooo good. I'm not a breakfast person but I would def come back for breakfast again. Seating is inside and outside. Decent amount of seating in side. No booths just tables, outside table seating . Not a huge menu but everything we saw coming out looked amazing. There was a lot of items I saw that I would try read more

Sunny on South - Socal Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cerritos, California

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This place is hidden in a strip mall near a Wells Fargo bank and a bunch of restaurants. It's open for breakfast and lunch with a choice between inside or outside dining. We chose inside and it's quite loud, despite being only a handful of people. My friend and I both ordered the Belgian waffle and I added the bacon and a side of whipped cream. The whipped cream was made in house, not the oozy kind from a spray can. It was delicious and worth the 75 cents. Service was good, coffee was refilled frequently. I wish they offered a larger mug instead of the small, probably 10 oz one that needs refilling frequently, especially since they charge $5 for it. We came on a Friday morning and it was pretty busy. I can only imagine how busy it would be on a weekend read more

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Went here for breakfast after doing our taxes. The restaurant is located in a shopping center with a Ralph's, CVS, H&R Block, a gym, etc There was a small crowd outside the restaurant which indicates a wait and of course the popularity of the restaurant. After putting our name down on the waitlist, we waited outside for about 20 minutes. We were seated inside. Our waitress came by within minutes to drop off water and take our drink order. After a couple of minutes she came back and took our order. My husband got the Green Chile Verde Omelet with hashbrowns and white toast. I got the Short Rib Birria omelet with house potatoes and sourdough toast. Our little one go a side of bacon and fries. Our food came out within about 10-15 minutes. We all enjoyed our breakfast. They had good portions and both our omelets were flavorful and delicious. I couldn't finish mine so I gave the rest to my husband. He loved it and said he would order it next time. Overall, staff was attentive, nice and friendly. Food was so good I can't wait to go back. Would highly recommend . read more

Sunny on South - Birria omelet with house potatoes abs sourdough toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cerritos, California

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We finally had the chance to try Sunny on South and we are glad we made a reservation on Yelp. When we arrived, there was already a long wait, but since we had a reservation, we were able to get seated right away. Definitely recommend reserving ahead if you plan to visit. We ordered a vanilla latte and a caramel latte. Both were good and a great start to the meal. For food, we tried the Monte Cristo and the Corned Beef Benedict. The Monte Cristo was delicious. The batter was light and not too heavy, and the jam paired really well with it. The fruit on the side was fresh and a nice balance to the dish. The Corned Beef Benedict was also really good. The corned beef was tender, and the eggs were cooked just right. We chose the house potatoes on the side, and they were cooked crispy with just the right amount of seasoning. The place itself is small and can feel a bit crowded, especially during busy hours. That said, the price feels fair for the portion sizes. Overall, a great brunch spot and we will definitely come back. If you plan to try it, making a reservation is a good idea. read more

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Here's a polished Yelp review you can post: This was my third time coming to Sunny on South, and it never disappoints! The staff is always so friendly and welcoming, and the food is consistently amazing. My go-to order is the birria omelet and the stuffed French toast with berries and homemade whipped cream--both are absolutely delicious . Honestly, writing this review is making me want to go back and order them right now! I've sat both indoors and outdoors. The outdoor patio can get pretty hot, while the indoor seating feels a little small. I still love this place, but I think adding a few fans to the outdoor seating area would make the experience even better, especially on warmer days. Overall, great food, great service, and definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to! read more

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Round 2 here! Once again the server was great as well as the food! Defiantly sitting outside is the way to go once again. read more

Sunny on South - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cerritos, California

Stopped by on a Monday morning around 10:30 or so. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and were given the option of indoor or outdoor seating. They also let you pick the table which was nice. I decided to try the iced vanilla latte with almond milk which was okay. I also got the Monte Cristo which was good. I really liked the batter? Not too sure how it's made but it reminded me of the fried food from a fair! Personally I didn't like the spicy syrup or jams that is offered on the side so I just had it with regular maple syrup. The house potatoes were great! They had great seasoning. I would definitely check it out if you're in the area! read more

Sunny on South - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cerritos, California

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This place is really good. Friendly staff and good ambiance inside. Food is delicious even the simple stuff. Good portions and worth the price. read more

This is a great spot for brunch. Nice atmosphere where you can seat indoors or outdoors. We ordered the chicken katsu and waffles and the smash burger. Both were great, delicious. The chicken katsu was super thick and I enjoyed the tangy syrup that was glazed over it. Had a little kick, not too much. I asked the server how the lattes were and he was a bit confused I asked and basically just said they are sweet. We ended up ordering two lattes. They were basically sweet milk flavored so I wouldn't recommend that. read more

Sunny on South - Brunch burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Got the Classic Cerritos with bacon (add $2.50). A very delicious breakfast. Good quality ingredients. The food was well prepared. The hero of the meal were the hash browns. If you like crispy hash browns, SOS does not disappoint. They cook the hash browns crispy on both the top and bottom (please see my pictures). Dining is available both inside and outside. Service was very friendly and prompt. No issues on parking since they share a parking lot with Ralph's. read more

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Kind of sad that we finally got to try this place! Wait was not too bad. When we ordered, a server tossed the extra napkins on the table. I thought that was a bit rude. My husband got the chicken katsu with waffles and it was good. Katsu was nice and crispy. The waffles were a bit undercooked but good enough to eat. I got the short rib birria omelette with house potatoes & tortilla. I ate mine like mini breakfast tacos and finished whatever I had left after eating the tortillas. They give you 3 tortillas! I wish they gave a bit more pico and meat. Portions were pretty good. Flavor was good. Pricey but worth it because food is tasty. Only thing that got me was that they include tax in the suggested tip. Usually top suggestion is without tax. read more

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Came in on a Thursday for lunch and had the short rib Birria omelette. Easily the best omelette I've ever had. Very cheesy and the short rib was cooked to perfection. Would highly recommend checking this place out! read more

Sunny on South - Short Rib Birria Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cerritos, California

Spacious patio, also plenty of seating options indoors. Found this spot when looking for a local spot for breakfast. Both times I've been the local law enforcement was in having coffee, so you know the service isn't going to be horrible. And heads up for seniors, there's an early bird breakfast during the week for $10.95 for a basic breakfast. Right off the bat going to say a couple of the reviews weren't off...the coffee listed on the menu advertised refills, but truly, the mugs are small and there's not someone routinely walking around with a coffee pot like you might expect at a breakfast spot. And I too found a hair in my food...had not planned on mentioning this, but when another reviewer mentions it in less than a month's time, think it's time for management to review prep and food handling standards. On the positive side, I was able to get a coffee to go. And I wasn't going to complain about the hair (I found it halfway through finishing off my pancake), but I realized it was really stuck in there so needed to let them know they needed to likely toss that batch of batter. Having been restaurant management, I personally would have comped the ticket. But they did take off the pancake, in fairness, without my asking for a refund. But truly, it does pretty much end your meal (just took the rest of my omelette to go). The prices are steep, but I'm sure the overhead is not low...food costs are going up, staffing costs are up, and they have a large space with plenty of parking. All of that comes at a price. But the portions are good, and overall what I've had was tasty. I did give the place another shot after the pancake incident (truly, the pancake was a bit underwhelming, with an expansive menu I recommend trying something else). I tried the birria omelette and the carnitas omelette with the house potatoes. Taters were tasty, omelettes were fluffy and consistent. It was interesting how they plated. A basic cheese omelette with the meat layer on top. I also tried the loaded chili cheese fries. I ordered without onions as I'm not a raw onion fan. It comes topped with sour cream and some other sauce. I would recommend order both toppings on the side. There was so much sauciness that you could barely taste the chili, but it does fluff up the plate, so maybe there's a method to the madness there. Staff has been nice and polite, but I can see where some folks may have had a bad experience. You can tell there are some hard workers (both of my servers fell in this category), and there's a couple of slackers. But the manager on site should be floating so that they can keep an eye on the operation (front and back of house), and check in with diners. Just my two cents. Definitely worth a try if you've never been. read more

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Wait time It was New Year's Day so I assumed it might be calmer, and nope, there was a wait. I hopped on the waitlist and we waited about 25 minutes. It's a good breakfast spot, and you'll want to go earlier or get on the waitlist early, because it's not really worth a long wait. Seating It had rained earlier, but it dried out by the time we got there. When a table opened up, they wiped down the patio seating and sat us outside, and my chair was still a little wet. So, we left with wet booties and full bellies :) Parking Easy breezy. Always appreciated, especially on a busy morning. Service Our server was really sweet. My son is 10 but talks like a grown-up and refused to order off the kids menu. She was clearly amused while taking our order and kept looking over at me like, "Okay mom, what's the verdict?" Cute moment, good energy. Food My son got their signature French toast and it was the standout. Soft, sweet, buttery goodness. The strawberries were a little tart since they're not really in season right now, and the French toast itself was so good it didn't matter. I ordered the chilaquiles verdes with eggs. It came out crisp, and overall it was fine, just very mid. The verde sauce could've been brighter and more punchy, like that fresh, tangy, slightly spicy kick that makes verde chilaquiles pop. Price Most things on the menu were around $20, and it felt a little overpriced for what we got. Overall We both landed at a 4-star experience. I might go back, especially for that French toast. French toast yes, verde chilaquiles maybe. Next time I'd either go earlier or be ready to wait. read more

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