Q: Ever had a burger so good you came back twice in one day?
A: Welcome to Olinda Burger, where that’s just a normal Saturday.
No reservations. No hype. Just a random drive through Brea that turned into a full-blown love story with a burger joint that feels like a movie set. You think you’re pulling into a motorcycle shop… then boom, grill smoke, good music, and people biting into burgers like they’re tasting joy for the first time.
🍔 Let’s talk about that burger
I went with the Standard Burger and if you’ve ever wanted to taste what “done right” feels like, this is it. No filler. No BS. Just thick, juicy, high quality beef that slaps you with flavor and hugs you with every bite.
They’re not faking it with fluffy buns or sneaky toppings. This thing stands on flavor alone and it stands tall. Other customers go nuts for the Smokeshow and the peanut butter meets sriracha wildness of the SPBB, and honestly, I believe the hype. Those are next on my hit list as everyone around me was hyping it up.
🍟 Fries that feed an army. Tenders that convert picky kids.
We got the fries with the burger and these weren’t just big, they were borderline absurd in the best way. Crispy golden giants, made to share (but good luck with that).
Tried the chicken tenders for my daughter. She’s nine. She’s picky. She took one bite and said, “These are the best I’ve ever had.” She’s now making plans to come back with her cousins like it’s her mission.
🧊 That tea though…
Iced raspberry peach sunset tea. Just read that again. It’s not syrupy. It’s not fake sweet. It’s tea, but make it soulful. Like summer in a glass. Like something you’d write a poem about if you had more time and better handwriting.
☕ Coffee lovers, they see you
Next door, Carbon Canyon Coffee is throwing down some serious caffeine game. Slow brewed Japanese style cold brew that tastes like it’s been thinking about your soul all night. No weird flavors. No fake syrups. Just honest to goodness craft coffee.
They’ve even got Thrifty’s Ice Cream, pure nostalgia in a scoop.
🪑 Ambiance that makes you want to live here
The outdoor patio? Chef’s kiss. A breeze that hits just right, gentle music, and the kind of seating setup that makes you stay longer than you planned. Wheelbarrow tables. Cozy nooks. One spot even feels like a tucked away reading den if books had a scent, it’d be burgers and fresh air.
🎁 Extras you didn’t know you needed
There’s a little shop with plants, knickknacks, and merch you’ll end up buying because you want to take a piece of the vibe home. And the staff? On a different level. The owner stepped out to give my daughter a free chocolate ice cream just because it’s summer and “why not live a little?” I mean, who does that anymore?
🏁 Final Word: Is Olinda Burger worth the hype?
No. It’s worth more than the hype. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to bring your friends, your family, your coworker who’s having a bad week, just so they can feel what you felt.
If you’re in Brea and don’t make the time for Olinda Burger, I can’t help you. This place is that good.
Get the burger. Try the tea. Sit in the sun. And let yourself fall in love with a spot that’s doing everything right.
(P.s. will update with more photos, we couldn’t wait to eat some missed a few early photos)
Q: Ever had a burger so good you came back twice in one day?
A: Welcome to Olinda Burger, where that’s just a normal Saturday.
No reservations. No hype. Just a random drive through Brea that turned into a full-blown love story with a burger joint that feels like a movie set. You think you’re pulling into a motorcycle shop… then boom, grill smoke, good music, and people biting into burgers like they’re tasting joy for the first time.
🍔 Let’s talk about that burger
I went with the Standard Burger and if you’ve ever wanted to taste what “done right” feels like, this is it. No filler. No BS. Just thick, juicy, high quality beef that slaps you with flavor and hugs you with every bite.
They’re not faking it with fluffy buns or sneaky toppings. This thing stands on flavor alone and it stands tall. Other customers go nuts for the Smokeshow and the peanut butter meets sriracha wildness of the SPBB, and honestly, I believe the hype. Those are next on my hit list as everyone around me was hyping it up.
🍟 Fries that feed an army. Tenders that convert picky kids.
We got the fries with the burger and these weren’t just big, they were borderline absurd in the best way. Crispy golden giants, made to share (but good luck with that).
Tried the chicken tenders for my daughter. She’s nine. She’s picky. She took one bite and said, “These are the best I’ve ever had.” She’s now making plans to come back with her cousins like it’s her mission.
🧊 That tea though…
Iced raspberry peach sunset tea. Just read that again. It’s not syrupy. It’s not fake sweet. It’s tea, but make it soulful. Like summer in a glass. Like something you’d write a poem about if you had more time and better handwriting.
☕ Coffee lovers, they see you
Next door, Carbon Canyon Coffee is throwing down some serious caffeine game. Slow brewed Japanese style cold brew that tastes like it’s been thinking about your soul all night. No weird flavors. No fake syrups. Just honest to goodness craft coffee.
They’ve even got Thrifty’s Ice Cream, pure nostalgia in a scoop.
🪑 Ambiance that makes you want to live here
The outdoor patio? Chef’s kiss. A breeze that hits just right, gentle music, and the kind of seating setup that makes you stay longer than you planned. Wheelbarrow tables. Cozy nooks. One spot even feels like a tucked away reading den if books had a scent, it’d be burgers and fresh air.
🎁 Extras you didn’t know you needed
There’s a little shop with plants, knickknacks, and merch you’ll end up buying because you want to take a piece of the vibe home. And the staff? On a different level. The owner stepped out to give my daughter a free chocolate ice cream just because it’s summer and “why not live a little?” I mean, who does that anymore?
🏁 Final Word: Is Olinda Burger worth the hype?
No. It’s worth more than the hype. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to bring your friends, your family, your coworker who’s having a bad week, just so they can feel what you felt.
If you’re in Brea and don’t make the time for Olinda Burger, I can’t help you. This place is that good.
Get the burger. Try the tea. Sit in the sun. And let yourself fall in love with a spot that’s doing everything right.
(P.s. will update with more photos, we couldn’t wait to eat some missed a few early photos)
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