I've found Friends Cafe of Tustin to be a wonderful family operated local treasure with great food,…read moreservice, and ambiance. I have enjoyed breakfast there many weekend mornings with up to 10 friends, lunch with my husband on a weekday, and recently a birthday party for 45 guests on Saturday evening. Whatever the day, the time, the meal, or the size of our crowd, Friends Cafe has been delightful. And Friends catered and online takeout menu are terrific, too. Don't pass up the opportunity to enjoy Friends Cafe.

Still remember the days I first arrived in the States--what impressed me most were classic…read morerestaurants, friendly service, and generous portions. Friends Café instantly brought me back with its old-school vibes and thoughtful murals. Super family-friendly, with coloring activities, a kids' menu, fresh orange juice, unlimited coffee, and all-day breakfast classics done right. My favorite is the steak & eggs--an 8 oz steak with toast, fresh fruit, and eggs, all for under $20. They say you eat memories, and classics are classic for a reason. IG: socalhkfoodies

It was Mother's Day morning when my daughter came home after picking up the flowers she had…read morepreordered, along with a cup of milk tea and a bag of chocolates. Smiling, she said, "Let's celebrate with Spanish tapas." So the beautiful day began with milk tea and chocolate before we headed to the newly opened restaurant Fat of the Land for their Mother's Day brunch, conveniently located on North Main Street in Santa Ana. I later found out it was a special Sunday brunch created just for Mother's Day. Thanks to my daughter's reservation, we were seated right away. The menu selection was smaller than usual, probably because of the special brunch menu, but every tapas dish sounded delicious. We ordered the Castelvetrano olives, Galician smoked paprika octopus, French steak tartare, and Basque cheesecake, paired with a Fiero Spritz and Red Sangria. Both the octopus and steak tartare were outstanding. The Galician smoked paprika octopus was tender, flavorful, and carried just the right hint of spice. The French steak tartare was served on crispy toasted bread with cheese sprinkled on top -- a creative and delicious twist on a classic dish. Fat of the Land truly feels like a hidden gem, and I had such a wonderful time celebrating Mother's Day with my daughter there.

Came in for Mother's Day, my mom has been wanting to try this place for a long time…read more We ordered a variety of different tapas, and decided on sangria. The sangria was super delicious, not overly sweet, which we liked. We ordered the arepo plate which was devoured instantly. - good appetizer to start. Next up was the octopus, pork peppers, shrimp and cheesecake. The shrimp tasted fishy and not my favorite. Octopus was good... decent. Mushrooms were fine. Cheesecake was passable. Over the sangria, arepo plate and pork peppers were the best thing of the night. Staff was very friendly, the setting was intimate. Overall good dinner.

This is a great spot! We were welcomed right when we walked in. The place is nice and bright with…read morebig windows, high ceilings and open seating. You order your food and then find your seat. There were so many yummy sounding items that it was tough to decide what to order. I'm not a traditional pancake person but they had a tropical one that sounded amazing. And I really want to try their chicken sandwich and breakfast burritos. I ended up getting the churro waffles with a side of the mango that went on those tropical pancakes and it was so dang good! We also ordered Birria Short Rib Eggs Benedict - with perfectly flavored meat and the best poached eggs on top, a macadamia nut milk latte - loved it so much, and a delicious Bloody Mary. The service was great, the place is nice, neat, and clean throughout, and we can't wait to go back and try more of their menu!

We go at least once weekly. Our favorite place for breakfast…read more Food is always good - pasture-raised eggs done perfectly. Service is always excellent - at the counter and on the floor. Ambiance is surprisingly quiet even though it's usually full - we go typically at 830am. Last two times we've had to ask for water.. the guys are standing ready but don't seem to notice we sat down and are ready for water and silver and more napkins. If you have your barrista visit tables who got coffee drinks and offer more you would generally get more paid business - they just have to take the portable CC machine.

The food was amazing! I love the beautiful decor and the atmosphere. Bobby was amazing and…read moreattentive. Our food came out fast and tasted delicious. Would definitely come back.

Postino is always one of my favorites whether it's a Wine Wednesday by yourself, girl dinner with…read morefriends on the weekend or date night. Cecil took great care of me while here on a Wednesday night. Thank you for being attentive, helpful with suggestions, and friendly all around!

Absolutely unforgettable experience! After a small hiccup with one of our dishes, our server Aarwin…read moreand Justin the manager graciously took care of us for the rest of the evening. Every dish we got was delicious and the drinks were exquisite- my favorites being the pork tomahawk and the pandan old fashioned.. The atmosphere was wonderful and the staff put in a lot of effort to keep the restaurant clean and running smoothly. I plan to make this a regular stop whenever I am in OC, and would heavily consider traveling from San Diego for the service alone. Truly well done!

I've been to NEP before, both Irvine and Fountain Valley and the food was always pretty good. But…read moretoday at the Irvine store our Service was on point! James! Thank you so much for your awesome service, especially without us even asking, you asked if we wanted to get some hot water for our elders. That was extremely considerate and it wasn't only that but you even refilled what we needed. You somehow knew what we wanted and you gave us honest opinions about what you thought. I will definitely have to be coming back!!

The food was surprisingly cheap and very good no matter the price. It was also really quickly made,…read moreand still really hot when I picked it up 4 minutes later.

Such a fantastic hidden gem in Tustin! The food is some of the best I've had in OC -- Pakistani…read moreflavors with fusion concepts. Service was friendly and the ambiance was great. They also serve as a hookah bar and have a ton of outdoor seating with heaters for you to enjoy a relaxing time. They also have TVs for you to watch games if you're interested. We ordered so many things - mango lassi 5/5 - mint lemonade 4/5. Could use more mint - burns loaded fries 5/5. Great use of sauce - nihari quesadilla 5/5 amazing flavors - mango burn burger 3/5 not a fan of the sweetness - chopped cheese 5/5 no notes - mango kulfi 5/5 unique texture and flavor. Also made in house! Overall had a great time and will be coming back :)

The food was delicious, especially the pies! The staff were all super friendly and the owners came…read moreby to chat and were so kind to us! I'd recommend this place to anyone.

Service was exceptional! The owners are super sweet and you can tell they are very passionate about…read morehaving Toast Kitchen. They offer outside and inside seating. Ube French toast 5/5 the French toast was not overly sweet. This is a plus imo! I liked how you can taste everything from the bread, ube, and maple syrup. Each individual flavor didn't overpower one another and it was a perfect balance.

I'm so glad my foodie bestie found this gem! We wanted to refuel after our 4 mile hike and stumbled…read moreupon this place on Yelp. The pictures and reviews of the French omelette with caviar and sourdough pancakes sold us! When we arrived, the parking situation was seamless and easy to find a spot. The place isn't big but the aesthetic is clean and simple. You go up to the register to get seated. There was a wait list since this is a cozy spot but they had chairs available outside of the entrance. The time waiting was little longer than promised but not too bad. Once we were called to our table, we had iced water cups on the table with the menus and table settings. We already knew what we wanted - a horchata iced latte and a steak breakfast burrito for me and a black strap molasses iced latte and crispy chicken sando for my bestie. We also got sourdough pancakes and the cinnamon roll to share. The coffee came first then food was pretty quickly after and presentation was beautiful. The breakfast burrito was so delicious. The scrambled eggs in the burrito were cooked perfectly and they had a perfect amount of steak pieces. They brought a strawberry haberno hot sauce for the table and it made it even tastier. I preferred that sauce over the side of green sauce. I then tried a bite of the chicken sando and wow the flavor you get in the bite was also so, so good. We also enjoyed the sourdough pancakes with the crispy edges and the cinnamon roll had the perfect amount of cinnamon! This cinnamon roll had pistachio pieces on top and it wasn't too overwhelming. As for the iced lattes, I preferred my bestie's latte more than the horchata one. The horchata one had a burnt aftertaste. Other than that, food and service was TOP NOTCH! We were greeted and treated with the best hospitality from Alex. Thank you so much! We really can't wait to come back to try other tasty menu options and will more than likely be frequently patronizing Santa Ana Brunch Club!

This past Sunday, my friend and I decided to do brunch at the last minute. This popped up as a new…read moreone, so we decided to give it a go. It did not disappoint. The food, the services, and the vibes were all perfection. We arrived at 10 am, and we got the last table. I will say the parking lot was a little suspect on arrival, but just park and get inside. It's in an unassuming part of town, so not near much else. To start - the Horchata latte- DIVINE. I would get this everyday all day. I ordered the Chicken and Sourdough pancakes - everything was cooked to perfection. The flavors were fresh and balanced. Then the chef came by and brought the housemade mango habanero hot sauce- it took everything to another level. My friend had the city plate and really enjoyed her meal too. Ask for the donuts and enjoy every bite!

Just went here for a burger and some chili fries, my goodness it was delicious. The young ladies…read morethere were very friendly and provided excellent customer service. Definitely going back. Place was very clean too.

This was mine & my boyfriend first time coming here since his brother came here this morning and…read morerecommended for us to go here. Today, we got frisco burger with fries along with horchata and carne asada nacho fries upgrade. Their menu consist of breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, dinner, Mexican, salads, sides, kids, and beverages. Frisco burger has a beef patty with bacon, lettuce, tomato, American cheese, and 1000 Island dressing, served on grilled Parmesan cheese bread. The burger was decent, it didn't quite blow me away. The ingredients were fresh, and the combination was enjoyable, but I felt it was missing a little something to make it truly memorable. If you're looking for a solid burger experience, it's worth a try, but it may not be my first choice for next time. the burger was decent, it didn't quite blow me away. I would rate the Frisco burger a solid 3 out of 5. It was decent, but I expected a bit more to make it truly stand out. My boyfriend would rate it a 4/5 since it was okay for him. French fries were crispy and well-cooked, with a nice golden-brown color. They had a satisfying crunch on the outside, while remaining fluffy on the inside. I would have appreciated some dipping sauces or seasoning options on the side to enhance them a bit more. I would give the French fries a 3/5. They were decent but didn't quite wow me. Horchata was refreshing and creamy, with a lovely balance of sweetness and cinnamon spice. The texture was smooth, providing a comforting drink that complemented my meal well. I would rate the horchata a 4/5 since I have to mix mine to get the horchata flavor. Carne asada nacho fries were crispy and golden, providing the perfect foundation for all the amazing toppings. Generously layered with tender, seasoned carne asada, each bite was a wonderful blend of savory beef and crunchy fries. The melted cheese added a rich creaminess that brought everything together, while the pico de gallo contributed a refreshing burst of flavor. I love the chop chilies personally. The finishing touches of guacamole and sour cream added just the right amount of creaminess and zest. This is absolutely my favorite meal. My boyfriend and I would rate the carne asada nacho fries a perfect 5/5--an outstanding fusion of flavors and textures. The service was fast & employee is very nice and friendly. The store has a great atmosphere, spacious, and clean. There is plenty of parking. I'm only giving it a 4 because of the burger. I would definitely come back here to try their other food alternatives.

I was in the area for jury duty and decided to check this place out for lunch. The reviews and menu…read morelooked promising. I ordered a 1/2 tuna melt and side spring salad. In total, it was $19 and change for a dine in order. The menu listed the combo as $14.99 and I realized after the fact that they charge 7% for dine in. Even with sales tax and dine in, I'm not sure how that added up to $19. Anyway, the tuna melt wasn't bad, but I didn't enjoy the dill. I looked back and didn't see dill mentioned in the description for tuna melt. The spring salad was also not bad, but I thought the dressing was a little too tangy. Overall, I'm not inclined to come back unless someone else wanted to go. They were very nice, but it's certainly pricey for what you get and was not amazing IMO.

I have so many favorites at Crave and this is one of my favorite restaurants in DTSA…read more Their grilled caprese sandwich is so good that I even tried to make it at home because I was so sad I would go broke if I bought it every day. Their salmon bagel is super good too. I'm not a fan of caper but you can just ask them to not include it or just take them off yourself. If you look at my picture, under the salmon, there is a big slice of tomato that adds on to the flavor. Its so thick that I cant get a mouthful with all the flavors in one bite. After I tried the salmon bagel here, it's really hard for me to be satisfied with a salmon bagel anywhere else. They also have 2 soups of the day that they post on their Instagram. My favorite is their chicken Chipotle soup. Again, I love it so much I tried to make it at home so I can eat it if I'm craving it on a day that its not the soup of the day. You can tell their soups are made fresh because it always varies a little each time. Their cookies and brownies are delicious too. Their brownies are THICK. The only thing I would skip here is their coffee. Their menu sounds interesting and intriguing but they were just okay. For coffee, I would go to other coffee shops down the street. The vibe inside is a cute brunch spot and they have some patio seating as well. The patio seating is nice because the street in front is a one way street and isnt busy. There is limited street parking in front, but there is a parking garage around the corner.