Desire N.

POV: you went to Utopia European Caffe for "just coffee" and somehow left with a full brunch, dessert, and 200 photos for Instagram. This Tustin café is seriously so cute -- cozy European vibes, pretty drinks, and food that makes you want to order "one of everything." The chicken fettuccine Alfredo is rich and flavorful, the bolognese is dangerous in the best way, and the Utopia Latte with rose petals and pistachios? Basically the main character of the table. Honestly, this is the type of place where you say "let's keep it simple" and end up staying for two hours gossiping over Turkish coffee. 10/10 brunch behavior.

Annie L.

Place is on District St which is conveniently very close to the parking lot, and ease of access. Place is big with 10+ tables on the covered patio and few tables inside. Tables inside for two is a bit small but that is the European way. Service was decent, but weird they bring out the meals separately for your table. Also weird but this one I like, is you can order pasta at 9:30am!! Iced Matcha Latte (sweet) was really good, and not bitter tasting. 5/5 French breakfast platter was good. The croissant a bit dry but not made in house, definitely store bought. French fries had great seasoning. Brussels were a bit uncooked for me, but the spread of food and sauces/dips were a great touch. 4/5

Raven R.

This is a chic, european themed cafe. The staff is nice and they have a bakery section as well as options for hot dishes. We started with a strawberry avocado salad, and got a cacio e pepe for our main. Got walnut baklava for dessert. Cacio e Pepe- This was an interesting twist on cacio e pepe. It has mushrooms, a cheese base, finished with a crispy cheese lace and served with a slice of garlic bread. The flavor was decent but the pasta was on the dry side. Strawberry Avocado Salad- The salad was served fresh with a generous amount of greens and sliced strawberries. The chicken was juicy and flavorful. Walnut Baklava- I was not a fan of this one sadly. The pastry was soggy but it was a sweet treat at the end of the meal. Some improvements could be made on food items but the experience was good overall.

Tiffany T.

Got the American breakfast and a latte, both were tasty. The little bit of powder sugar on the pancakes was a nice treat, I loved that they had turkey bacon, and coffee was a great balance of coffee and milk, it tasted more like coffee than milk. Seating was a little awkward indoors and it was too cold to sit outside, but at least we had options. Staff were nice and the restaurant was clean.

Terri S.

Aesthetically pleasing restaurant and food presentation! They offer both inside and outside seating. We chose outside on this beautiful day, and they have a massive patio roof to cover guests from the weather. The food was so delicious! I got a light nutella french toast, and it was super generous with the nutella spread, and the berries were fresh and crunchy. We also got their brussel sprouts and I loved it! Perfectly flavored and paired well with the tzatziki sauce. The waiters were nice and was consistent in prebussing our table and checking to see if we were okay.

Lisa Y.

Cute little European cafe located in The District in Tustin. They have both indoor seating and an outdoor covered patio area. This spot has great brunch vibes, but you can also go for dinner as well. You can also order their breakfast items all day! Order at the register, and they'll give you a number to put on your table. Someone will bring out your food to you when it's ready. I like that they have Turkish speciality dishes like the Classic Menemen and Housemade Manti. These were my favorite! The Classic Menemen has eggs, butter, garlic, herbs, bell pepper, and tomato, served with baguette slices. I don't see Manti Turkish Dumplings at restaurants too often, so when I saw this on the menu, I had to try it. It did not disappoint! These dumplings are stuffed with minced beef in a tomato sauce with yogurt. So yummy! I also like that they have a variety of breakfast platters, including a French, Mediterranean, English, and American-style platter. I got the French Breakfast Platter that includes eggs, home-fried potatoes, soujouk sausage, croissant, sauteed Brussels sprouts, and brie. On the side, you get fresh fruit, jam, and butter. Very filling! The Baby Arugula Salad was colorful and refreshing! It has feta cheese, walnuts, cherry tomato, and sun dried tomato with a lemon vinaigrette and black pepper garnish. If you're looking for something lighter but filling, would definitely recommend this salad! For a side, the Fried Cauliflower is a great option. It's served with a tzatziki sauce on the side. If you like Turkish coffee, they have it here! It's even served with a piece of Turkish Delight.

Monique D.

Had a great experience here. Almost everything we ordered was delicious and thoughtfully put together. I had the Bolognese. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly with the rich, savory meat sauce. BF had the Breakfast Sandwich - grilled salami paired with the melted five-cheese blend, scrambled eggs, and their utopia sauce, inside a ciabatta. He wasn't a fan; said it was kinda greasy. I did really like the potato wedges that came with it. Super crispy and perfectly seasoned. For drinks, the Utopian Latte was yummy. The combination of espresso, white chocolate, and rosewater was unique but really well balanced - not too sweet, with a subtle floral note. The whipped cream, rose petals, and pistachio on top made it feel extra special. And the Pistachio Éclair was the perfect way to end the meal - light, airy pastry filled with a creamy pistachio filling, with just the right amount of sweetness and a nice nutty finish. Overall, everything felt elevated but still comforting. I'd definitely come back.

Jessamine A.

This little cafe is quaint and open early on the weekends. All other food places don't open until later so they have my money. There is the option to order at the counter for take out and to be seated and get served. The staff this morning were friendly. The place was about half full when I arrived a little after 9:00 am and people were still coming in. We love their Pomegranate Blossom Refresher drink. Not too tart and not too sweet. It's perfect! We have yet to try their Pome-Nade (aka pomegranate lemonade). The chocolate croissant I ordered was like their take on a Dubai chocolate croissant. It was heated up and drizzled with chocolate and crushed pistachios. The female employee mentioned she would be putting chocolate in the croissant after it gets heated but there was none, just chocolate on the top. I want to come back and try more of their food. They have items like breakfast plates, omelettes, gelato, pasta, and salads, in addition to pastries and desserts. They also have one retail wall with a lot of tea sets, coffee, tea, and candies.

Hannah N.

Went here for brunch after costco run. The food is a typical brunch but had a good different options order the French which comes with a croissant, potatoes, eggs, fruits, Brussels sprouts and sausage. Food was delicious and good flavoring but the only thing that kinda didnt sit well was the sausage and the fruits were very bland. The matcha latte tasted really nice it kinda had a hint of starbucks matcha. The bussers/servers were very nice and had a positive attitude and very attentive with any needs. I really like how they have a patio area that you can eat in and bring your dog as well!

Sherry C.

Utopia Caffe is famous for their absolutely stunning outdoor patio that looks straight out of a European storybook. They're usually super packed for brunch and lunch. Their French breakfast platter is the most perfect breakfast platter ever--comes with a croissant, eggs your way, Turkish sausage, home-fried potatoes, and a side of brie cheese, jam, and fresh fruit. They're also known for their menemen dish which is similar to shakshouka. Tomatoes, bell peppers, and runny egg...all that deliciousness you can smear on the bread. But the star of the show had to be the Utopia latte. Ugh, this was like heaven and roses in a cup. Thanks for reading! ^-^

Crystal M.

Wow! I'm truly impressed! What did we order? Rose Lemonade, Pomegranate ? (Not the refresher), Utopia Latte, Utopia Yogurt, Kibbeh, side of potato wedges, omelet without cheese or sauce. Also took home 3 boxes of Turkish delight and one can of pomegranate powder. Everything was delicious and well thought out. I almost had a complaint about the Utopia Yogurt, but I had to change my mind about this in the end. The parfait came topped with apricots, fresh strawberries, nuts, and granola, maybe more. I didn't think it was sweet enough to cover the tartness of the homemade yogurt. Silly me, there was a fine later of sweet preserves right at the bottom. Wow! Incredible once I found it. It was completely my fault. I normally don't mix all my ingredients together. It seemed to be freshly made from fresh fruit and sweetener and not a dollop of store bought jelly. It was perfect with the Utopia Latte. That delight was sweetened with rose syrup and topped with finely chopped pistachios. The whipped cream was yummy too. My husband raved about the omelet and I took a bite to report that it was well seasoned and fluffy. It had sausage and grilled veggies inside. I thought the combination sounded like too much, but no, I was upset that I had so much food already because I wanted an omelet after that bite. My husband had a rose water lemonade which was prepackaged and he also had the pomegranate refresher. After taking a sip of the pomegranate drink, I went back to the counter and purchased a can of the powder that they sell. I don't like in California, I was passing through. I will confess that they gave me a bag for my purchases that advertised their sister restaurant Doner. I ordered from there with Uber Eats for dinner because my breakfast was so good. You'll have to wait for my review on that one.

Mehrgaan F.

Food was good , service too, and ambience was nice , But two things didn't seem interesting. The first was the loud music that filled the space and the second was that the lady taking the order looked sullen and angry. Of course, maybe that's not always the case, and we were unlucky that day. I recommend this place to those who like to have a good time with their friends and enjoy hot food and drinks.

Kathleen N.

Grabbed brunch here for the first time. Pretty busy but was seated fairly quick. Tried their chicken pesto sandwich which comes with a side of potato wedge OR salad. Was around 15-17 dollars. Big portion size. Crispy and well seasoned potato, which was a plus in my book.