Hafez Cafe
24781 Alicia Pkwy b, Laguna Hills
(949) 600-9544
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We had a tasty Dizi there. They were friendly and food was delicious
Amazing traditional Persian food, decently priced as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great authentic persian food! We have tried this place numerous time for dine in, take out and catering events. Koobideh and kale pache are my favorites here!
The owners are very nice and staff are attentive.
Their prices are acceptable for the portions and the type of cuisine.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The bread was okay.
The Ab-goosht was so so.
The joojeh-kabab was old hen.
Ash-reshteh had very little kashk and oinion.
great food and amazing customer service; there was a tiny mix up with our online order and the way it was handled was just ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic breakfast , lounge and dinner Excellent service. Friendly staff, especially Ms. Neda for her excellent and impeccable service. All the food is very tasty and fresh. I would like to experience this restaurant all the time.❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best kaleh pacheh I’ve ever had in USA
The taste was amazing, and the staff were super friendly.
Thanks for the great service and delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was honestly the worst dining experience I’ve ever had at a Persian restaurant. The food was terrible — bad taste, poor presentation, and not even edible. I can’t believe they actually serve food like this. I wasted my money and time here, and I’ll never come back. Definitely do not recommend it to anyone.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great food! Halim and kaleh pacheh phenomena!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Warm Bread, Kaleh Bareh Lamb Head Soup
Restaurantji Recommends
Wow. This place is hands down the closest you'll get to authentic, homemade Persian food. You can really taste the time and love they pour into every single dish. Honestly, you can't go wrong—everything on the menu is fantastic. But if you have to pick, the Kaleh Pache, Beef Barg, and Dizi (abgoosht) are absolutely essential.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visited Hafez Restaurant on Saturday with friends. It’s a cozy Persian spot where you can find all the authentic Iranian breakfast dishes, from Haleem and Nan o Paneer (bread and cheese) to Kaleh Pacheh and Adasi. It really feels like home for anyone who grew up with Persian flavors.
Our server, a lady, was very kind and attentive, she came by often to check on us and made sure we had everything we needed. They also served a fresh pot of Persian tea and baked their taftoon bread fresh, which was absolutely amazing. Everyone at our table enjoyed their food.
Since I have high cholesterol, I wanted to order just egg whites, thinking no one could go wrong with that. But unfortunately, they said they only serve omelets and couldn’t make plain eggs, so I ended up having Nan o Paneer instead. The Haleem was decent but a bit bland — we had to add quite a few seasonings to make it more flavorful.
A few of my friends didn’t like the smell of the Kaleh Pacheh. While it’s a dish that naturally has a strong aroma, they felt it wasn’t prepared in a way that minimized it. Another small suggestion, the presentation of the Pacheh (sheep’s leg) could be improved. It was served in a deep bowl, which didn’t look very appealing; serving it in a flatter soup-style plate would make a big difference.
Also, the Abgoosht (sheep broth) portion was quite limited. Even when two people shared one order, they didn’t divide it into two servings, they just brought one bowl to share.
Overall, it was a nostalgic experience and a nice spot to enjoy authentic Persian breakfast, but there’s definitely room for improvement in flavor, presentation, and flexibility with orders.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Food was very delicious. Thank you guys.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perhaps the healthiest and freshest food, let alone Persian food ever had! Moreover, the staff Neda and Ali are so welcoming, courteous and go out of their way to accommodate our whole group. Definitely making this a regular spot 🙏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Soltani, Chicken Kebab, Chicken Kobideh, Warm Bread
Perfect koobideh, great service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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