50 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Irvine

“My wife & I have been eating at The Broken Yolk Cafe in Irvine for several years now and we absolutely love the delicious food and the wonderful service, particularly via our regular server Alicia. She has such a positive attitude and shares our love of dogs. She always makes sure to bring our dog Maizie a bowl of water and a pup cup whenever we go there. I cannot recommend this Broken Yolk location and Alicia enough.“

“Tasty food, fun atmosphere at 1pm midweek. Gloria, our host, friendly knowledgeable and attentive. Praise the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth who makes all experiences the best. BR great…w Jesus best“

“I love the cool clean freshness of modern architecture and light the restaurant provides; with a decided touch of old ranch atmosphere; you can be left alone to yourself, or join in community. The food is varied, always fresh, healthy, creative modern nouvelle cuisine along with more traditional dishes, the ingredients definitely high quality -California Sunshine. If you really wish to muse, meditate, read, or silently work, the place is surrounded by little nooks and crannies in the midst of nature. You can even lull yourself to a nap, abandoning all care for a few precious minutes. Or else you can sit outside in community, perhaps choosing a more intimate table conversational setting on certain days, resolving the woes or the theories our world is constructed on. All together a complete experience🙏 Thank you.“

“Quick and got there early enough to beat the crowd!“

“The story of the Four Sea Restaurant founder is quite the adventure, from cooking for her family in China to moving to Taiwan then California, the food is authentic and comfort. They have a huge variety of classic Chinese and Taiwanese breakfast items at a fair price. There is plenty of indoor seating and the staff are friendly. Only complaint is that the food can come out a bit slow though.“

“What a wonderful brunch. We shared the breakfast platter and it was plenty for three people! Well we did have a couple of extras like a spinach boreck and an extra Simit!
Not only is the food wonderful, but the service and the beautiful personalities of the owner and her son and everybody working there was delightful.
Teşekkür ederim! !!
We'll be back.
❤️“

“Service was amazing and food was great! I’m in a food coma with the sample Mimosas that put me into the coma“

“Service and breakfast was excellent“

“What a wonderful little place! There are plenty of items on the menu to choose from, as well as gluten-free alternatives. We had shrimp and mashed potatoes; both were excellent! Service was very good while dining al fresco.“

“Have been a very satisfied regular @EatChow CM for several years. The menu varies seasonally, selections are plated attractively & are always delicious; love the fried green tomatoes😋. Eric & his crew are cordial with the right balance of attentiveness. Undoubtedly authentic, consistently never fails to please & a local, late night favorite🧘🏻‍♀️“

“good food great price pancakes are big and fluffy. would go back if I lived down there“

“Woohoo! This was an AWESOME meal! Service was helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive! Our entire table only ate pizza or chicken pot pie! Everyone finished their plates!!! Yum! we did manage to squeeze in dessert and it was worth it!!! 10/10 will be back again. Shout-out to our amazing server Kaitlyn!!! 🤓♥️🥊🔥👊🏼🎉🐐🎄🎁I“

“It was my first time in today and I was greeted and sat immediately. Daniella was an excellent server. Calm, accommodating and professional. The food was also fantastic. I had Chorizo and Eggs aswell as the Mazapan Crepes. I highly recommend you come to the Santa Ana location for a great meal with great service“

“Stopped in for breakfast on a Monday morning after staying at a nearby hotel, picked from search and looking at reviews. We were not disappointed! The food was delicious and our server was spectacular!! Everything came out fairly quickly although it was busy, it was fresh and tasty. I’m VERY picky about how my eggs are cooked but I ate every last bite! Highly recommend stopping in for breakfast. ✨🤌🏼“

“Great food and friendly staff“

“I've been coming here since I was a kid and it always satisfies! Today was wonderful. The french crepe was excellent. Honestly a huge highlight was our amazing waiter Cedric, who was an absolute ray of sunshine!! Cedric's enthusiasm really elevated our experience. Always a fan of Original House of Pancakes :)“

“Love Vegan and Gluten Free Options. So happy here !“

“Been a while but drove 20 miles up PCH to have a meal here after 7 years.“

“Looking for great food and great service in a relaxing, friendly environment ? Look no further as the Belgium Waffle Haus is 'your' place. They have a wide selection of various specialties for breakfast/brunch/lunch - whatever your palate is craving for. And a nice way to treat yourself!“

“I am a bit giggly this morning because the soft-scrambled egg sando hits! Perfect to satiate the appetite and start my day. The burrito is flavorful but I just wish there was 10% more of my choice protein, this time it was ribeye. I ordered a side of chorizo chili which was perfect with my fries. Can't wait to go back and try some lunch menu items.“

“fresh coffee and ham&cheese. and delicious egg omelet. highly recommend“

“Great food!!!! we had churo French toast combo. 😋😍yummy“

“Yummy breakfast spot with good lunch options.“

“Love the Chilaquiles and the protein pancakes. Great service of Lucia �“

“I want to give a PERFECT Magic score to a cast member by the name of Amar. I don't really do this. I appreciate Amar for understanding the needs of a children in the spectrum. God bless all cast Members for your hospitality when we need it the most. 🥹🧩🫶 Thank you Amar“

“Delicious and very nice set of menu“

“Great place and excellent service. Thanks Rosie!!“

“Sometimes they have entertainment in the evening and the comedy show is the best! The tickets are $15, and the intimate venue make for a great evening of hilarious comedy.“

“My husband and I are staying locally we looked for a highly recommended breakfast place via Google ❤️ this place is amazing 🤩 I ordered online, to go, & I love that they paid attention to our special requests 😋 great food 🍔 great donuts 🍩 great coffee ☕️“

“Building Skills That Last Beyond the Job Working at Snooze A.M. Eatery helps employees develop valuable, transferable skills that extend far beyond the restaurant industry. Team members gain experience in communication, time management, multitasking, and customer service—skills that are useful in virtually any career path. Employees learn how to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude and high standards. These experiences help build professionalism and resilience, making Snooze a strong foundation for future opportunities. Additionally, Snooze emphasizes accountability and leadership at every level. Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their responsibilities and support one another as a team. This collaborative environment helps individuals grow as leaders, whether they remain in hospitality or move into other industries. By working at Snooze A.M. Eatery, employees not only earn a paycheck but also gain skills, confidence, and experience that will benefit them long after their time with the company For more articles like this please call Sean Sullivan at (657) 263-6082“

“A hidden Gem .
Food is very good and tasty.
Staff is friendly and smiling, which is always a good sign.
Price is very reasonable.
Will come back .
If your looking for a good breakfast spot off the main grid with good food and people this is your place.
Keep this up and youll be around for a long long time . Many blessings the Bear 🐻“

“I live in AZ and come to Santa Ana to visit my daughter & her husband. We always come here for breakfast during my visit. We love this restaurant! On my last visit, I had a slight mishap in the parking lot. When we came in, Lulu took us quickly to a nearby booth. She was our server, and was wonderful! So very kind and helpful. The manager, Mauro, came over to me with an ice pack, which was very thoughtful and caring. Their food is fantastic, very delicious! Several members of the staff remember us and are so friendly! Will be going again very soon!“

“Exceptional service and delicious food! We had lunch and dinner for 3 straight days and it was always awesome!“

“Great place“

“This cafe is located tight near Hoag hospital, and is perfect for a quick bite if you are waiting at the hospital. They offer real food, far from your typical hospital cafeteria. To top it off the staff is SO friendly and the food is good to top it off.“

“It was a calm atmosphere, the manager Memo greeted me and told me to wait since there were not any booths available, however another gentlemen by the name of Guillermo approached me and asked if I was seated and got me a booth right away. He seated me and asked what would I like to drink. He served me the kettle of coffee and brought me the milks that came with it. Soon after Fernanda my server came by and asked for my order, she was a delight as she was calm, patient and overall very polite. My food came in fast and delicious. Fernanda would continue to come in by ask how I was doing. From beginning to end Fernanda took care of me and was amazing!.“

“This place has, by far, the best breakfast shop around! The avocado breakfast burrito is my fav!“

“It’s fast, it’s convenient, it’s a great breakfast option. The combo is super well-priced. 古早茶 teste like the ones in Taiwan.
Is it the best Taiwanese breakfast? Not necessarily. But given other options in OC, this place definitely stands out.“

“We had a great experience! Food was really good and the service was great. Jesus really made our breakfast pleasant! He was so funny and great with our kids. He deserves some recognition from management for just being an all around good human and also being very good at customer service.“

“Ts place is so tuff🔥 Mustard dripping of the walls how demure🔥 I ordered a lunchly with drippy cheese and I can say it was very drippy🔥 and guess what Adrian was there🔥 he just got back from the barber shop and it only cost a quarter 🔥 so we had our food he ordered mangoes 🥭 🔥 so yea a very rizzy experience would recommend coming here about 6 or 7 times every full moon before ur inner wolf breaks loose🐺🔥 one last thing Diddy might be there so chat ur cooked💀😭🙏🔥“

“First time here. Great service. Food was prepared just as I asked.“

“Been coming to this IHOP for years and today was a great reminder of why. Our waiter was genuinely friendly and even brought me an iced coffee refill I didn't know I could get — small thing, but it's the kind of attentive service that stands out. Food came out fast and the whole staff was welcoming. Consistent, friendly, and quick. Highly recommend.“

“Roxanne was an excellent server! She was very attentive! Food was great and cane out fast! The only complaint I have is the stupid people always asking to take your picture. They get in the way! Very annoying! Also they completely disregard the servers or the actual people who work there especially when there caring multiple heavy/hot plates!

Other then that everything was great!“

“Great service great staff !!“

“good coffee drinks. Fast Service. Friendly staff. Food was basic coffee shop.“

“good not bad have good service“

“Visiting from out of town and not use to the humidity we stopped in to beat the heat for a few seconds, a very nice worker named Daniel came over and saw how hot we were, he offered us ice water and proceeded let us stay as along as we wanted. Thank you for your kindness much appreciated, very friendly environment and clean.“

“Coffee was hot and the carafe kept full. I ordered the Colorado Omelet and added tomatoes... it was phenomenal!!
It was a quiet afternoon and the employees were chatting and joking with each other, you could tell they all got along well. Great visit, will definitely go back.“

“This place is truly a hidden gem 💎✨ and I’m so glad I found it! From the moment you walk in, you can tell they really care about their customers. The service is outstanding — friendly, attentive, and welcoming every step of the way 😊🙌

The food is absolutely delicious and priced very reasonably, which makes the experience even better 🍽️🔥 You get great quality without feeling like you overspent. That’s always a win! I also noticed how clean everything was, especially the bathroom 🚻✨ — which honestly says a lot about how well a place is maintained.

The seating area is a bit on the cozy side and can feel slightly cramped at times, but they’ve done a great job making the most of the space they have 🪑👌 It still feels comfortable and inviting. Overall, it’s a wonderful little spot that’s definitely worth visiting again and again! 🌟“