So great corner location here in Laguna Beach off Aster and N Coast Hwy(PCH) diagonally located…read moreacross Laguna Art Museum. Since this was just an afternoon snack, ordered a Spanish style Cappuccino and a bagel. Twas a good drink but bagel was meh. It was afternoon so i can't fault them too much but it was a bit chewy and stale imho. Service was you standard fare for an order at the counter and given a number to set atop your chosen seating. The help staff was fairly quick. Overall, not bad!

First time here and everything was ok. Service was fast. There are inside and outside seatings…read more Parking is a little difficult. First I ordered the fruit tart and it was actually disappointing. It felt like there wasn't enough flavoring. Fruit tarts are my favorite. Got a tropical smoothie and the ginger was very overpowering. Defiantly don't get that unless you're a fan of ginger. I also got the D'lox toast and that was decent.

The chocolate bomb cake and chocolate macaroon were sooo good! We had Gabriel as our server too and…read morehe was amazing!

Very Great service!!! Loved Gabriel! Treated us like family and food was delicious too 100000/10read more

We stopped in to have lunch the other day and was not sure what to expect. I ordered the…read morecheeseburger with mushrooms and gruyere cheese, and it was literally the best burger I've ever had. The bun was fresh and delicious and each and every ingredient was high quality and fresh for the ultimate in a delicious burger! My cousin ordered the pizza and she said it was delicious too! You order at the counter and the food is brought to you outside which is a very nice patio to sit comfortably and people watch! I enjoyed Zinc cafe very much and would definitely return!

Amazing breakfast! I wish I lived closer so I can have this again. You stand in line to order and…read morepay and there are plenty of shaded seats to indulge and enjoy! I will definitely make time to go back. Check out our yummy food.

Food is great here. best food I had in Laguna and didn't break my bank thankfully. Just want to…read morethank the servers and baristas for being so sweet! Everyone was super awesome and kind. Food came out really fast. Very clean and super aesthetic! I'm surprised this place doesn't have a higher rating. Deserves all the love and hype! My friends and I had a great time here for visiting in the area. Can't wait to come back!

Laguna Beach, Ca. It was a lunch meeting with an old friend…read morewho is a regular here. He likes the burgers and the steaks. Parking during the lunch hour can be a problem, you may have to walk a bit from the upper neighborhood. Some of the residents there do not hold back their disdain for tourists parking in front of their homes. Place your order outside, like a fast food joint, get a number and sit down somewhere after you get your drinks from another outside window. They are very busy here and have a good system in place to process and complete the orders. The wait time for your food is minimal. The vibe here is touristy yet the crowd is young. Beach goers mostly I suspect. Picnic tables inside with an assortment of round patio tables and chairs inside and out. The burgers taste good. They are a double patty, so they were cooked up quickly and were definitely served hot off the grill. The meat is without much taste. The cheese is American which is nothing more than a mysterious blend of yellow ingredients, few which are probably real dairy products. It does melt easily though and kind of makes a runny addition to the sauce they use. Flavor from the sauce and the texture from the meat made the burger interesting but not great. Probably on the level of an In and Out puck. The bun was ok, it held up well to the sauces. Since this a well cooked double patty, there was no juice to sog up the bun. Of course the lack of juice makes the overall product lacking. The fries are great and ample but the stingy amount of catsup provided is almost good enough for only half the fries. The ice tea is average and very small. It is not enough to wash down the meal. Make sure you get waters because your ice tea will not be refilled.

Great ambiance and service from our server was very attentive. Good choice for food served and…read moreawesome views of the Dana Point Harbor.

Pear Gorgonzola salad,- 5 stars Nachos- 4 stars…read moreCrispy chicken sandwich- 4.5 stars Burger- 4 stars

I can't believe it took me this long to experience Nick's, especially as someone who's deeply…read morefamiliar with the Laguna dining scene. To put it simply: this is the kind of place Laguna has been missing. From the moment we walked in, the energy felt dialed-in in a way that immediately reminded me of a Hillstone experience -- polished but not pretentious, lively but still intimate. That balance is incredibly hard to execute, and Nix nails it. For context, I'm part owner of 230 Forest Avenue, so I don't say this lightly: Nix easily lands in my top five in Laguna Beach. We started with Aperol spritzes (perfectly balanced, not overly sweet), along with a couple of appetizers -- including a fried asparagus dish that was addictive in the best way. Crisp, flavorful, and gone way too quickly. For mains, I ordered the veggie burger, which was genuinely one of the best I've had -- hearty, well-seasoned, and thoughtfully constructed (not an afterthought, which vegetarian options so often are). My boyfriend had the noodle salad, which was fresh, vibrant, and layered with flavor. But beyond the food, what really stood out was the overall experience. The atmosphere feels intentional , great music, beautiful crowd, and a buzz that makes you want to linger. It's the kind of place where dinner effortlessly turns into drinks, and drinks turn into "should we just stay a little longer?" Laguna Beach doesn't have a ton of restaurants that hit this level across the board -- food, service, ambiance, and energy, but Nix absolutely does. We'll be back, and soon.

Can you say delicious x10?! The food here is dangerously good…read more We kicked things off with drinks, an old fashioned and a skinny margarita, both doing exactly what they needed to do! Then came the artichoke appetizer and the soup of the day... and honestly, I could've stopped there and been happy. But we powered through like professionals and went for a late lunch entrée, the Chilean sea bass- and WOW. Worth every bite. And shoutout to our server and the entire staff, total pros. Super polished, attentive, and clearly know what they're doing without being over the top. If you're looking for amazing food with a cool, laid-back vibe, Nick's is your spot. Just come hungry... and maybe wear stretchy pants.

Parking is street parking only, but had no issues finding a spot. The location is amazing and has a…read morecute little ocean view that makes the whole experience feel extra special. I also loved the decor inside it felt bright & welcoming. Service was fast and friendly throughout the visit. The avocado toast absolutely stood out & was honestly some of the best I've had. Also tried the apple muffin, which was amazing, and the chocolate croissant was delicious as well. Everything felt fresh and well made. Would highly recommend this spot for a coffee, breakfast, or relaxed morning by the ocean. Super reasonable prices too

My friends and I came here for brunch on a Saturday morning. There was a line, but it moved…read morequickly. After ordering, we were given a number to take to our table, and our food was brought out fairly quickly. I ordered the Avocado Toast and added an over-hard egg. It comes on a slice of toasted wheat bread with a good amount of fresh avocado. I prefer a thicker bread. I really enjoyed the sundried tomato garlic spread. The toast is also topped with arugula, feta cheese, olive oil, balsamic glaze, and sesame seeds.

The food at Soka Bistro is delicious with so many healthy choices. They offer vegan, Vegetarian,…read morehalal and the variety of the menu is substantial. Everything is well prepared and delish!!

The Bistro on the Soka University campus is more than a cafeteria. The food is provided and…read moreprepared by Bon Appetite, and is a unique combination of comfort food and international flavors. Meals are prepared while you wait, and the choices are extensive. Cultural foods, local favorites and a beautiful salad bar make the experience complete. Every day there is a wonder soup and the dessert bar is always changing. And don't be afraid to squeeze out soft serve ice cream on top of a slice of cake...it's my secret and I think it's catching on. I love seeing international students picking their own comfort food and eating together. You can bring your food outside and eat among the trees with a beautiful view of the campus green. General Manager Alvaro keeps everything running smoothly, so the wait is minimal. And by the way...it's all you can eat. Come my and join me for lunch or dinner!

Went to Driftwood Kitchen last minute for brunch. They used to have a great vegan hash on the menu,…read morebut unfortunately there are no real vegan options anymore. I am not a fan of places where you simply remove the cheese from a dish to make it vegan, don't replace it with anything else, and still charge the same price. It just feels like an afterthought rather than a true option. I did have a watermelon mocktail which was actually pretty good. The inside was really loud though, and it was hard for our table of four to hear each other. There were also no tables available outside when we arrived. That said, the location really is beautiful and the ocean view is great. One thing to note is that it is valet only, and we ended up waiting quite a while to get the car back. Overall: great location and views, but I wish they still offered a thoughtful vegan dish like they used to.

So, my mother in law passed a few weeks ago, dragged my wife out of bed for mother's day brunch…read moretoday at one of her favorite places, Driftwood. Everything was fine, then I overheard the manager "Steve" complaining to our waitress, Bianca, about us being at the table too long. She then rushes over with our check and reminds us there's a "90 minute limit" on our table. My wife heard it too. We both felt embarrassed and uncomfortable by his ear-shot statement. We immediately pay, almost $500 for 3 people, and move up to the bar, and the bartender "Jose" is rude to us. Won't wait on us. Won't make eye contact, won't acknowledge us. Lucky Dillion comes over and saves the day. Totally helpful. Totally friendly. To the Driftwood GM, what gives? We've never had a bad time at Driftwood in the 11 or so years we've been patrons. Then to be pushed out by a "manager"! It wasn't like we were not paying for our drinks, there was no bottomless mimosa offering. If he treats guests like that, how does he treat your staff?? Sorry Bianca and Dillion, your hard was work ruined by sour team members.