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.“

“Absolutely loved this place! The Turkish breakfast platter was amazing, everything was so fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The restaurant has such a warm, homey feeling, and the owners were genuinely so kind and welcoming. You can really feel the love and hospitality in everything they do. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to next time I’m in California ❤“

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

“Food so good you're gonna wanna hug the chefs. Worth the 15 min wait, super welcoming and kind. Amazing coffee and they brought us 2 welcome pastries before we even ordered anything. I don't remember the last time I enjoyed a meal as much as this. Definitely coming back. This location is special.“

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

“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.“

“Service and breakfast was excellent“

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

“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🧘🏻‍♀️“

“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 :)“

“I had such a wonderful breakfast here. The food was absolutely delicious and exactly what I was craving.

Everything arrived at our table looking perfect. The bacon was cooked to a great crisp, and the pancakes were fluffy and golden brown. I could not be happier with the quality of the meal. I will definitely be coming back soon for another round.“

“Great food and friendly staff“

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

“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“

“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!“

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“This is a great local Mom and Pop restaurant. The staff is very friendly and courteous, the menu has great breakfast and lunch offerings. The food is cooked to order with fresh ingredients and good sized portions, the prices are very reasonable a good valuefor yourmoney. 😋 They have a country fried steak and eggs that is so delicious 😋 I get it almost every time I visit, Oh you've got to try the pancakes, Soooo delicious. 😋
The restaurant is very clean and well maintained, the owners a husband and wife team, are very friendly and they are very attentive, my coffee and water were always kept full.
Smokey Fred says you gotta try this place.
Tell them Smokey Fred sent you 😊“

“Loved my experience at Egg Bread in Huntington Beach! The vibes are so cute, the staff were super friendly, and the food was amazing. The breakfast sandwiches and burritos were definitely the highlights — so good that I’d come back just for those! Such a great little breakfast spot. I definitely would recommend their red salas over their green for their breakfast burritos and the fries there were honestly so good as well!“

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

“Delicious and very nice set of menu“

“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 �“

“Just saw a post on the Facebook page of City of Tustin - Municipal Government and I told my husband we should try this new breakfast and brunch place. I’m so happy we did! The service, the portions, the price and the ambiance were all really very good. Our server, Michael, was very personable and friendly and we wanted to make sure that we left a good review for them. Definitely coming back. Must try if you’re in Tustin. Just try and come early coz they can get really busy after 9am and on weekends.“

“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 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“

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

“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 ☕️“

“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.“

“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“

“Benito was a very pleasant and professional server. He maintained a friendly smile throughout our experience and consistently made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. He was prompt in taking our order, got everything correct, and ensured that our food was served hot and fresh. We truly appreciated his excellent service and attention to detail.“

“Extremely happy place for the variety of food options that this place offers, and a wide variety of lunchtime food choices. Ordered the spicy chicken wrap, it was wonderful, had great flavors, and accompanied by a side of fruits that I chose. I was so hungry completely forgot to even click a Pic of the food. Highly recommend this place for the food.“

“Strayed a little bit outside my usual breakfast places on a business trip and decided to try out I Heart Pancakes. Solid breakfast place with good coffee and food.

Service was friendly and quick and wouldn't hesitate to stop by again.“

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

“We came here for a quick dinner before going to the parks. The location was very clean, and not busy at all. Junya was our server and was super attentive and helpful. The food came out quickly and tasted great. The pancakes were great, typical IHOP standard. Very good experience!“

“their food is amazing. I definitely recommend them to everyone“

“Great place“

“Amazing experience! Service was fast and friendly service. We didn’t know about the Dinner special and our server Julio was very on top of letting us about such. Julio has 10/10 service as he was friendly and checked on us often to ensure we had our drinks filled and food was tasty. Great experience and food! Would recommend coming here :)“

“Dense, delicious double grilled breakfast burritos. The salsa isn't necessary as there's plenty of spice but they are just the right amount of spicy and smoky so it's hard to ignore. Definitely too much burrito for a single mere mortal. Really like the areas vibe too. Easy parking on weekdays.“

“Great service great staff !!“

“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.“

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

“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.“