Although the service and staff were great, the food was underwhelming and under seasoned. We loved the apple and brie tarts and the seasoned potatoes.
Marge R.
What a hidden gem! Awesome ambiance, food and extremely friendly owners! The menu is extensive and we left stuffed. I had the Mediterranean Omelet and my husband had the Country Burrito. Very good!
Ariana H.
Cute place located in the Villa del Sol. My parents have gone a few times and asked if I wanted to join them for breakfast (and who is a college student to say no?). Waited outside for a few minutes to be seated inside. Got our drink orders taken and then it took a bit for our food orders to be taken. Eventually a waitress came (we gotten taken care of by a waitress and a waiter, seems like they switch off roles) and took our orders. Both staff members were kind. Food was good. I finished it all. Eggs were over-easy but somehow was a bit undercooked. I get the hype for the potatoes! I'm not a potato person and these were quite good. I do have to agree with the other reviews saying this place could use some major TLC. It seemed busy for the Sunday morning but I feel like there's so much potential here if they redo the inside. The vibe is also intimate (which isn't a bad thing) but when you're sitting next to the kitchen and can hear the cooks and waiters being a bit rude to each other, it's a bit off-putting. Overall, I'd give this around a 3.5/5. Im sure I'll come back with my family but it's not somewhere I'd frequent with friends because I prefer some of the other establishments in the area.
Nadia H.
Those chorizo (non pork) potatoes will have me staying in California and coming back for life. I'm currently exploring brunch spots all over Cali and it's gonna break my heart everytime I go to a new brunch spot because those potatoes live in my mind rent free yall The beauty of the environment is so nice wait I think I took a video holdup -- ADDED You can either sit inside the cozy vibes of brownstone or if it's beautiful day that amazing courtyard that I believe has like mission like vibes inside They got other things inside there too A place to also visit alone if you want and just vibe with some yummy potatoes
Grey B.
This restaurant could not be dirtier. Soooooooooo filthy. I had to take photos it was so bad. Everything is sticky and dirty. The edges of the tables and the counter are sticky. The floor is sticky. The cheese that we ordered was moldy. The people who work there are as nasty as the food. Hard to believe that could be true. Don't go there. I hope the Health Department does pay a visit.
Raquel A.
My boyfriend took me here for breakfast today and he always bragged about their potatoes. He did not lie when he said that they were delicious. The portions were perfect! It is a small business owned by an older and very kind couple. They are super friendly and very attentive of their clients. I love the ambiance, it is very home-like. It really feels like you are having breakfast at mom and pops house. I am definitely coming back here and bringing my daughter to try it out. I loved that it was very quiet in there and I was able to hold a conversation without having to shout. They also have outdoor seating for those that would prefer that. I'll be back soon!! Make sure you guys give this business a shot, you will not be disappointed.
Janet M.
Amazing place ! Love the food the ambiance and service, I recommend to everyone I know
Samantha G.
Saturday afternoon, only maybe 3 other tables and received the most random service. Took about 10 mins to be asked what our drink order was. After dropping two waters, never to be refilled even after the food came out it took another 5-10 to take a two plate order. Both items came out with issues. Omlete had 3 of 4 items inside and served with dry toast, no offering of butter. We confirmed by the items listed on the recipet that it seems the server didn't account for the 4 items selected. The most random experience as both I and the table sat near by ordered blueberry "special" pancakes, and what was served was plain pancakes topped with raw blueberry. Maybe 10 total blueberries with three random raw blueberries tossed between the two plain pancakes.I thouhht maybe they forgot and just threw them on top, when I overheard the table next to me being handed more raw blueberries as the server said not sure what happened so I just brought you more on the side I brought to his attention my pancakes are as well just regular pancakes he replied let me go talk to the cook.To return with our check and nothing else. No apology. No solution, or even maybe, offering to charge us for the regular pancakes we received. Nope, just dropped a bill and said nothing.It's very awkward. Still charged for special pancakes that are exactly the same as plain, however, up charged for the raw berries. Would they top the chocolate chip pancakes with cold chocolate chips? And if it is unclear why the server told me he would go talk to the cook and not even offer to remake after noticing, nothing was touched. No, not even acknowledged. He just dropped a check and asked if you want a box for those pancakes? I've managed restaurants for over 15 years and I honestly wanted to coach the sever how to handle that situation better in the future because honestly was awkward for everyone involved and advising you'll go talk to a cook doesn't fix the order unless it's remade and to simple not address it and drop a check was a bit rude and avoiding correcting a simple issue. If a plate is wrongly entered into the pos then thats one issue, and hey it was, but if the item on the plate isnt correct simply leaving it as is would be charging for good and services not rendered and honestly is the most annoying part about this and what created this review Overall, I am still hungry and highly dissatisfied by the response to Honestly food is okay, nothing special but service last two times going here has been a major disappointment, and if you are going to say special pancakes only to place 10 raw blueberries on top of pancakes maybe reword the menu as I highly doubt they would last on the menu long as nobody would order raw blueberries on pancakes as raw blueberries have at times a sour off-putting taste. Overall, last visit here as many other options locally that haven't dropped in quality or service.
Shanae A.
Cannot recommend this place enough! Amazing homemade food with the nicest people. Chef came out and personally met us and talked with us. I recommend the pesto omelette. The environment is beautiful and the food was delicious. We'll be bringing family when they come to visit.
Elijah T.
MOLD ON BREAD I ORDERED TO GO. If I could leave negative stars, I would.I've had some bad experiences with food before. But never this bad. Places like this shouldn't be open. AT ALL.I ordered soup from here for pickup, on the phone call itself the service was okay and I was told food would be ready 10-15 minutes. Once I arrived, I could tell they completely disregarded my order and barely put it in once I arrived for pick up. It took another 25 min for my food to be out, and meanwhile I was waiting none of the waiters/waitresses didn't mind to check up on me, I could tell they were trying to avoid eye contact with me.Once I opened the container of food, all the bread that came with my soup was full of mold. Overall, TERRIBLE.
Recently was able to try this wonderful restaurant for the first time. I've been wanting to try it for a while now. Let me just say it did NOT disappoint, this place is a hidden gem!! The food was so delicious, fairly priced and big portions. I absolutely loved the tranquil courtyard but more importantly Chef Glen and his wife were AMAZING!! Truly wonderful people who care about their business and their patrons. We felt very welcomed and they went above and beyond for us during our visit. Chef Glen even so kindly gave us a cup of his incredibly delicious tomato soup to go! My expectations were far exceeded. This will be our new breakfast spot, definitely worth checking out!!
Connie L.
Came here for a baby shower and the outdoor ambience was great. The tomato soup paired with the brie sandwich was also really good. Cute place to host an outdoor event.
Dulce R.
Great ambiance, amazing service (Monse was our server) & the food was delicious! Recommend 10/10
Maiko K.
Ambiance is great. We came at 9a and was slow so we were seated outside with no way. Service was great. Food came quickly and was delicious. Looking forward to trying the lunch menu.
Ryan M.
I want this place to be good, but its simply not. First things first, the food there is not good. I ordered waffles and eggs, and I got half a (frozen) waffle. It was tasteless, cold on the edges, and unremarkable. Service was not good either, the entire time the staff was basically MIA. Wait times were very long, for a restaurant that was not busy at all. Lastly, the seating situation was tragic. The tables all kind of blend into each other, they are way too close together and not very ergonomic. Seating is awkward, the only comfortable place to sit was in the back of the restaurant where we felt we were overlooked and forgotten. You can do a lot better than this place in the same shopping center.
Although the service and staff were great, the food was underwhelming and under seasoned. We loved the apple and brie tarts and the seasoned potatoes.
What a hidden gem! Awesome ambiance, food and extremely friendly owners! The menu is extensive and we left stuffed. I had the Mediterranean Omelet and my husband had the Country Burrito. Very good!
Cute place located in the Villa del Sol. My parents have gone a few times and asked if I wanted to join them for breakfast (and who is a college student to say no?). Waited outside for a few minutes to be seated inside. Got our drink orders taken and then it took a bit for our food orders to be taken. Eventually a waitress came (we gotten taken care of by a waitress and a waiter, seems like they switch off roles) and took our orders. Both staff members were kind. Food was good. I finished it all. Eggs were over-easy but somehow was a bit undercooked. I get the hype for the potatoes! I'm not a potato person and these were quite good. I do have to agree with the other reviews saying this place could use some major TLC. It seemed busy for the Sunday morning but I feel like there's so much potential here if they redo the inside. The vibe is also intimate (which isn't a bad thing) but when you're sitting next to the kitchen and can hear the cooks and waiters being a bit rude to each other, it's a bit off-putting. Overall, I'd give this around a 3.5/5. Im sure I'll come back with my family but it's not somewhere I'd frequent with friends because I prefer some of the other establishments in the area.
Those chorizo (non pork) potatoes will have me staying in California and coming back for life. I'm currently exploring brunch spots all over Cali and it's gonna break my heart everytime I go to a new brunch spot because those potatoes live in my mind rent free yall The beauty of the environment is so nice wait I think I took a video holdup -- ADDED You can either sit inside the cozy vibes of brownstone or if it's beautiful day that amazing courtyard that I believe has like mission like vibes inside They got other things inside there too A place to also visit alone if you want and just vibe with some yummy potatoes
This restaurant could not be dirtier. Soooooooooo filthy. I had to take photos it was so bad. Everything is sticky and dirty. The edges of the tables and the counter are sticky. The floor is sticky. The cheese that we ordered was moldy. The people who work there are as nasty as the food. Hard to believe that could be true. Don't go there. I hope the Health Department does pay a visit.
My boyfriend took me here for breakfast today and he always bragged about their potatoes. He did not lie when he said that they were delicious. The portions were perfect! It is a small business owned by an older and very kind couple. They are super friendly and very attentive of their clients. I love the ambiance, it is very home-like. It really feels like you are having breakfast at mom and pops house. I am definitely coming back here and bringing my daughter to try it out. I loved that it was very quiet in there and I was able to hold a conversation without having to shout. They also have outdoor seating for those that would prefer that. I'll be back soon!! Make sure you guys give this business a shot, you will not be disappointed.
Amazing place ! Love the food the ambiance and service, I recommend to everyone I know
Saturday afternoon, only maybe 3 other tables and received the most random service. Took about 10 mins to be asked what our drink order was. After dropping two waters, never to be refilled even after the food came out it took another 5-10 to take a two plate order. Both items came out with issues. Omlete had 3 of 4 items inside and served with dry toast, no offering of butter. We confirmed by the items listed on the recipet that it seems the server didn't account for the 4 items selected. The most random experience as both I and the table sat near by ordered blueberry "special" pancakes, and what was served was plain pancakes topped with raw blueberry. Maybe 10 total blueberries with three random raw blueberries tossed between the two plain pancakes.I thouhht maybe they forgot and just threw them on top, when I overheard the table next to me being handed more raw blueberries as the server said not sure what happened so I just brought you more on the side I brought to his attention my pancakes are as well just regular pancakes he replied let me go talk to the cook.To return with our check and nothing else. No apology. No solution, or even maybe, offering to charge us for the regular pancakes we received. Nope, just dropped a bill and said nothing.It's very awkward. Still charged for special pancakes that are exactly the same as plain, however, up charged for the raw berries. Would they top the chocolate chip pancakes with cold chocolate chips? And if it is unclear why the server told me he would go talk to the cook and not even offer to remake after noticing, nothing was touched. No, not even acknowledged. He just dropped a check and asked if you want a box for those pancakes? I've managed restaurants for over 15 years and I honestly wanted to coach the sever how to handle that situation better in the future because honestly was awkward for everyone involved and advising you'll go talk to a cook doesn't fix the order unless it's remade and to simple not address it and drop a check was a bit rude and avoiding correcting a simple issue. If a plate is wrongly entered into the pos then thats one issue, and hey it was, but if the item on the plate isnt correct simply leaving it as is would be charging for good and services not rendered and honestly is the most annoying part about this and what created this review Overall, I am still hungry and highly dissatisfied by the response to Honestly food is okay, nothing special but service last two times going here has been a major disappointment, and if you are going to say special pancakes only to place 10 raw blueberries on top of pancakes maybe reword the menu as I highly doubt they would last on the menu long as nobody would order raw blueberries on pancakes as raw blueberries have at times a sour off-putting taste. Overall, last visit here as many other options locally that haven't dropped in quality or service.
Cannot recommend this place enough! Amazing homemade food with the nicest people. Chef came out and personally met us and talked with us. I recommend the pesto omelette. The environment is beautiful and the food was delicious. We'll be bringing family when they come to visit.
MOLD ON BREAD I ORDERED TO GO. If I could leave negative stars, I would.I've had some bad experiences with food before. But never this bad. Places like this shouldn't be open. AT ALL.I ordered soup from here for pickup, on the phone call itself the service was okay and I was told food would be ready 10-15 minutes. Once I arrived, I could tell they completely disregarded my order and barely put it in once I arrived for pick up. It took another 25 min for my food to be out, and meanwhile I was waiting none of the waiters/waitresses didn't mind to check up on me, I could tell they were trying to avoid eye contact with me.Once I opened the container of food, all the bread that came with my soup was full of mold. Overall, TERRIBLE.
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Recently was able to try this wonderful restaurant for the first time. I've been wanting to try it for a while now. Let me just say it did NOT disappoint, this place is a hidden gem!! The food was so delicious, fairly priced and big portions. I absolutely loved the tranquil courtyard but more importantly Chef Glen and his wife were AMAZING!! Truly wonderful people who care about their business and their patrons. We felt very welcomed and they went above and beyond for us during our visit. Chef Glen even so kindly gave us a cup of his incredibly delicious tomato soup to go! My expectations were far exceeded. This will be our new breakfast spot, definitely worth checking out!!
Came here for a baby shower and the outdoor ambience was great. The tomato soup paired with the brie sandwich was also really good. Cute place to host an outdoor event.
Great ambiance, amazing service (Monse was our server) & the food was delicious! Recommend 10/10
Ambiance is great. We came at 9a and was slow so we were seated outside with no way. Service was great. Food came quickly and was delicious. Looking forward to trying the lunch menu.
I want this place to be good, but its simply not. First things first, the food there is not good. I ordered waffles and eggs, and I got half a (frozen) waffle. It was tasteless, cold on the edges, and unremarkable. Service was not good either, the entire time the staff was basically MIA. Wait times were very long, for a restaurant that was not busy at all. Lastly, the seating situation was tragic. The tables all kind of blend into each other, they are way too close together and not very ergonomic. Seating is awkward, the only comfortable place to sit was in the back of the restaurant where we felt we were overlooked and forgotten. You can do a lot better than this place in the same shopping center.