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    The Breakfast Factory

    3.6 (60 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    THE BREAKFAST FACTORY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Michelle T.

    Walk up counter fast service very hearty burrito very filling it's a good sized burrito the salsa it ok not very spicy but eating it something is missing

    Double smash burger, single smash burger, fries and tots
    David S.

    The cheeseburgers here are great! Prepare for a bit of a wait as they're made fresh. Super flavorful, smashed, quality beef, melty cheese, lettuce and sauce all mix together to form a perfect bite. The fries are bomb too, the tater tots were mid. It's in the brea mall food court, so be prepared for a mall ambiance.

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    Jessica G.

    Michelle took our order, we were hungry before going Christmas shopping never been to this place before. After we ordered Bagel and cream cheese for baby girl and I ordered the Loaded tater tots the line got long and busy. Our order took a while but Michelle was so sweet and helpful in choosing what to order. When I got it I was shocked how much they gave me it was filling, little spicy, had a lot of flavors. The bacon and onions were deliciously cooked and the egg was perfectly runny. I definitely recommend this mall breakfast place absolutely delicious and super friendly service. Thank you for our delicious breakfast and quick and friendly service. Definitely will be back here again. Have a beautiful day, be kind to everyone :) Aloha

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    B W.

    We eat out every day for lunch and have been craving a good mom & pop style burger with shredded lettuce and dressing. Last week we went to a place that was supposed to be the best in Brea. It was busy, the burger was big, but the patty lacked flavor and it was extremely dry (we had to use ketchup with every bite). This week, my business partner mentioned he had great smash burgers at the mall. Generally mall food is expensive and lackluster, but The Breakfast Factory was everything you would want. The price was extremely reasonable for the mall and they have Coke products. The fries were 10/10 if you like crispy and well seasoned and a huge portion. The burger was perfect and juicy with the perfect amount of spread, shredded lettuce, pickles and onions, and the patty was flavorful and not extremely thin. With all the burger options out there, this was a very good burger. Will be back again next time I want a good burger.

    Save your money or go to Five Guys, this burger shouldn't be close to 15 dollars.
    Wayne T.

    Initially, this place looked really good to me. The thought about having smash burgers and breakfast burritos, you can't beat that. However, I was disappointed with how an bacon avocado burger by itself costs nearly 15 dollars, and they don't even give you a double patty. It is quite disappointing and a complete rip off. The taste of the burger wasn't any better than what you can get at Five Guys. It's probably the first and last time I order a burger from here. The burger wasn't really anything special. It was just nice how thr avacados were placed inside it. Service was ok, but they don't even serve water cups. I was wondering why the place was empty compared to other places; but it seems clear why.

    Meat & Veggie Combo Breakfast Burrito
    Mike G.

    Burrito was really good and stuffed. Ordered this veggie with meats burrito and a Machaca burrito. Both had really great flavor and not oily. I do have to say that I agree with one of the reviews here, the salsa's are really not that great, the red salsa tasted too much like tomato and the green salsa has a nice spice to it but no flavor. This place is a good option if you are looking for a breakfast burrito

    Hamburger

    I'm sorry this is not good. It's my first time. I would not eat this again. The burger is okay ... nothing special at all. $9 for hamburger. I'm not happy with this. You guys need to do better than this. And the service is pretty not nonexistent.

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    Amy P.

    After doing some holiday shopping at the mall, we stopped by the food court and discovered The Breakfast Factory which I didn't recognize from before. The all day breakfast burrito's called out to me! Cheeseburger ($6.99): Smashed patty accompanied with cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, chopped grilled onions, and sauce. I would have preferred whole lettuce as the shredded got a little messy but the overall flavors of the burger was quite good - tasted similar to In-N-Out. Best eaten right away as we did takeout and parts of the bun were soggy. Sausage Breakfast Burrito ($10.99): Decently sized burrito filled with sliced sausages, tater tots, cheese, and eggs rolled up in a tortilla. Was definitely glad the tater tots didn't overpower the burrito as there was a good amount of eggs included. Comes with red or green salsa - both had a nice kick. Good bang for your buck, especially for the food court.

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    Marvin L.

    The Breakfast Factory, a recent addition to Brea Mall, intrigued me with its menu featuring smash burgers. I ordered the cheeseburger combo and made a request to remove the tomatoes. They were still included, and I ended up having to remove them on my own. the fries were okay and seemed right from the freezer. Nevertheless, the burger itself proved to be good, complemented by a flavorful sauce. At $14, the combo's price feels excessive, prompting me to consider ordering just the burger next time or opting to the other food court options. Given that it's a food court, the level of activity can vary depending on the day of the week. However, there are usually plenty of seating spots available to accommodate diners.

    Noba N.

    Located inside a mall, is was super easy to find and what they serve is amazing. The loaded tots was literally my favorite breakfast food just mixed up. Since the loaded tots were enough to get me full I didn't get to try their other options such as the smash burger and breakfast burritos. I came out here to pick things up for work so not out here often but if I come back again for work, definitely will be back to try other delicious foods! Staff were really chill and seemed happy to serve.

    Chorizo burrito
    Alina R.

    Never noticed this spot until today! SUPPER yum and the girl at the register was really nice. We got the chorizo burrito and a sausage burrito cut in half and shared it. So glad we did because both were really good and couldn't pick which one was better. Def recommend if you love breakfast burritos this is the spot

    Wil W.

    My order was to go. I had the smash burger. It was flavorful with soft buns. There is plenty of lettuce to give it a nice crunch. Along with the order, a must have tater tots. It's a good value because it's one size for a value price. Good deal. Service was fast.

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    We had smashburgers here and it was really good. The fries are excellent too, nice and crispy. This place should be called Burger Factory!

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    Wish they didn't close earlier than the rest of the food court. Do really like their burgers.

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    The smash burger is delicious! Highly recommend. Everything tastes fresh. The crinkle fries were great as well. Definitely will order again.

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    A six minute wait for soggy fries? 3.5% fee for using a credit card?! Come on guys. You can do better.

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