49 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Santa Ana

“Loaded Café was a solid choice for breakfast. I got the breakfast burrito really tasty and definitely filling. The food overall was flavorful and came out hot. The atmosphere wasn’t bad at all casual and comfortable. Service could’ve been a little quicker, but nothing major. I’d come back to try more from the menu“

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

“I come from Los Angeles to Irvine just for “I Heart Pancakes”, and the quality of this restaurant never changes. The staff are always friendly and professional and the food is high quality and absolutely delicious. The owner’s hospitality is truly the best. Highly recommended!“

“We stopped by IHOP for breakfast-for-dinner and left more impressed than we could’ve imagined. Everything was spot on — the bacon was perfectly crispy, the hashbrowns had that golden crunch, and the pancakes were soft and fluffy, just the way we were hoping. But the highlight of the meal? The homemade salsa Erik made. It added the perfect kick and tied everything together in the best way. Erik went above and beyond, and because of him, we’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Great little Mom and Pop restaurant very clean, really good food. I ordered the country fried steak and eggs breakfast 😋 so delicious good sized portions and reasonable prices good value for the money. Staff is friendly and courteous, service was quick. 😋
Smokey Fred says you gotta try this place😋
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“Were greeted right from the beginning. Always a nice touch. Our group of 3 were seated right away. Waitress was accommodating and handled our order to perfection. Food came out hot & fresh. Waitress checked in on us periodically to make sure we didn’t need anything. There is just one tiny thing going on is that it felt a bit transactional. They were nice & pleasant but it’s my only item I observed.“

“good not bad have good service“

“first time. lovely experience. everything was very good, but not extraordinary. the avocado toast was pretty bland, couldn’t taste the avocado or cream cheese. the turkish coffee was a surprise - i don’t usually drink black coffee unless it’s very good coffee, this one i could drink it black. loved the candy that came with the coffee. service was basic, more like neighborhood family restaurant style, and they both were on the quiet side. the decor was nice and chic, not so fancy. the place was clean and quiet. overall, it’s good but on the pricier end.“

“The crepes are awesome ❤️. Amazing staff“

“Highly recommended by my peers that live out here.“

“HI, I have to be honest. I was trying to find a way to contact Flappy Jacks as I have a proposition I think would be perfect for Flappy Jacks I have what is probably a bit of an unusual idea. Or maybe just a good idea. I know it is an unusual way to contact you but there was no email address. So I hope this works. I am from Columbia Missouri and I am visiting my Son, Grand Kids, and family there, just a few blocks to the East of Tustin. I am a musician, part time, and I like to street busk (play music on the streets) for grins. I noticed your nostalgic decor and your Elvis statues and the mural featuring the St Louis Arch, which is in Missouri on the Mississippi, of course, where I am from, and the 1930s, 40s and 50s nostalgia, and I wondered if you ever considered, or entertained the notion of having a little nostalgic live music, every now and then, perhaps even if only just once as an experiment. I just happen to play that old classic blues from that era, mostly, at least in this capacity, as Mr. Fletcher's One Man Blues Band. And I thought we might make a pretty good match up. As I said, at least, as an experiment. You can check me out at Facebook "Keith Fletcher, musician." Though most of that music is from my original music shows, and not my one man blues sets. I noticed you had a nice patio area where I could play outside and it might be a nice treat for your customers to have a bit of entertainment, just for a change of pace. They might really appreciate it since they obviously like your atmosphere. I don't play loud music. Unless folks want that, but I prefer to play soft. Or at least in situations like this. I've been the house band for BBQ joints and restaurants on several occasions. So I am familiar with the proper decorum. Mostly I was just looking for a little music adventure in CA within a walking distance of my Son's house, where I could carry a very tiny amp about the size of a cracker box, and my guitar to a gig. I thought maybe about just doing a street gig but saw your venue and something seemed to click. I hope you think so too. I estimate you are about a mile walking distance from his house and I only need an electrical plug. And probably some cool beverages. Like I said, I'm mostly in it for a small musical adventure, and so will play for tips, though, maybe you can pay me with free cold beverages, especially if it is hot, and maybe a sandwich or meal depending on how long I am there. It all looks delicious to me. If you find you'd like to host me again, and want me back, that might be possible over the week, and I may be back for the Christmas holiday. I might even be able to talk my Son into bringing the kids and family. Could be a total bust, or could be a very nice thing, but nothing ventured, nothing gained. Who knows? If it worked out well enough for both of us, you might even want to do it again sometime, Maybe even offer some kind of fee next time, if there is a next time. Life is an adventure. You / we, might stumble onto something good. If you would like to give it a whirl, what day and time would you think is good to catch a crowd? I am not sure what plans the family has, so maybe list a few slots. Look forward to hearing from you. I'll be flying your way tomorrow and leaving California on the 22nd. Thanks, Keith Fletcher AKA Mr. Fletcher's One Man Blues Band“

“We had such a great experience at Broken Yolk Café! The food was fresh, flavorful, and served with that perfect homemade touch that makes breakfast feel extra special. The service was fast and friendly, and the atmosphere is bright, clean, and welcoming — the kind of place that instantly puts you in a good mood.

From the coffee to the entrées, everything was delicious and cooked just right. A perfect spot for a relaxing morning, family brunch, or a quick bite that hits the spot.

Highly recommended if you love great breakfast, great vibes, and great service! 🥞🍳☕✨“

“I highly recommend this place. The staff are so humble and they make you feel that you are at home,, my daughters and I visited his restaurant Sunday the 16th around 11 Ish the place it was already busy and we were party of eight kind of big party, but this sweet girl with all the respect was able to accommodate us even on a busy day and pretty much she always was paying attention to our table for any needs, unfortunately, I didn’t have a chance to get her name to add it on this review but overall this place is good delicious and I will definitely go back over and over again“

“El burrito el café el lugar las enchiladas muy ricas 💯 recomendado 😍👈“

“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🧘🏻‍♀️“

“Service and breakfast was excellent“

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

“Wonderful, made from scratch, food!! We couldn’t choose our favorite dish because everything at the table was delicious! Irma, our server was wonderful as well! If near Anaheim, I would highly recommend!!“

“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.“

“This is a breakfast shop and they do it well. The eggs are always great, they make the hash browns extra crisp on request, and the bacon is done right as well. I'm here at least once a month. If you want a no nonsense breakfast. This is the place.“

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

“We have eaten here many times and the food has always been great. The server was great and my coffee NEVER ran out! Very important for me. I decided to try the eggs benedict, it was a busy Sunday so this may explain it some, but it was a disappointment. One egg was right the other over poached and hard. The hollendaise tasted like way to much mustard. There was only a small amount and had to ask for more which I didn't actually want once I tasted it. BUT, the potato pancakes were awesome and the spinach with cheese omelet was perfect! On person had the Belgian waffle which was also perfect. I will continue to eat here just won't have the eggs Benedict.
Prices have gone up but what restaurant hasn't had to raise them?“

“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.“

“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“

“The food and cocktails were great. There was a lot to choose from on the menu. The service was great, the atmosphere was nice and the prices were a good deal. I highly recommend. Definitely a repeat restaurant“

“Dont listen to Tim's review below. He is being super picky. This place is bomb plain and simple. Eggs are made perfect and every bite hits the spot (i got the avo egg sandwich). They have a good variety of sandwiches/burritos and with the self order it makes things easy to customize. I will definitely be coming back to try other options.“

“I highly recommend this place the food is incredibly delicious and the portions are huge! I ordered breakfast, and honestly, it was enough to share with two more people. Everything was fresh, tasty, and the menu is really big. Definitely recommend!“

“Accident service fast hardly no wait time to be served highly recommended“

“Great food, nice clean place and fun atmosphere, I also like that we can eat outside. Great service!“

“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“

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

“Instantaneous service, huge portions. The server helped tape a menu to the window to block the direct sunlight which was right in our eyes at 8:30 or so in a November morning. Plenty of places to sit (patios out front and in back) if you don't happen to want that table).“

“The food was amazing. We all shared the Tiki French toast which was amazing. We all loved our food.“

“Great food and great services. Fantastic customer service by the front end staff. 1st time here, and could have been a one off, but uneven distribution of ingredients in burrito. No eggs in one half and lots in the other half. I’ll be back again for sure. Open on in San Fernando Valley please!“

“Friendly staff and fresh, delicious food! Highly recommend.“

“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.“

“Delicious and very nice set of menu“

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

“What a wonderful pancake house, it knocked spots off another famous pancake house that we tried yesterday. We are visiting from the UK, so visiting a pancake house for breakfast was a "must do"! Pancakes delicious, orange juice freshly squeezed and outstanding, friendly customer service. Thank you so much for welcoming us. Would definitely recommend a visit. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The establishment provides a pleasant ambiance within a compact space, which is accessible for wheelchair users. The pricing is reasonable, and the menu boasts a diverse selection, including healthy options with portion-specific nutritional information, which is beneficial for individuals with dietary restrictions. The chilaquiles were flavorful, featuring crispy tortilla chips and well-prepared eggs. While the salsa could be improved, it adequately provides the desired level of spiciness. The bunny protein bowl was satisfactory, though it could benefit from enhanced seasoning. The children's portions are appropriately sized for the price. The bacon was slightly overcooked. Overall, the dining experience was positive, making it a suitable venue for enjoying breakfast. Service feels a bit to quick here but they are polite saying no rush.“

“Super soft donuts even a day later. Best donuts I've tried in my 45 years of existence. Breakfast burritos filled the three of us unless you are a monster muncher. The tortilla almost seems homemade. The ingredients are fresh and flavorful. The orange juice is freshly squeezed and delicious. Came down from the bay area to try them out. Going back for more. **Update, they open early, so if you are going to Disney, then this place is right down the street, just map it. Always great soft moist donuts. Vietnamese coffee, great and you can ask for it even stronger. Ask for the secret sauce. Low quantities of donuts at 11:00 am.“

“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 ☕️“

“The food was great, and the place looked beautiful, however there was one weird thing about it. Throughout us eating here, there were these random animals that kept coming up to us. At first it was fine, just like ducks and chipmunks, but then i started seeing mice? It just kinda weirded me out, but then we saw a tiger and a bear?! I just can’t believe they let these animals into the restaurant.“

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

“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.“

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

“The Lobby Cafe is such a cool new spot in the Tustin District—small, trendy, and beautifully decorated. My family and I stopped in for brunch and loved everything we tried: the breakfast burrito, eggs benedict, French toast, and wagyu burger, plus a few lattes to share.

Our standouts? Definitely the Ube French Toast, the perfectly cooked Eggs Benedict, the refreshing iced Matcha Latte, and the cozy hot Spanish Latte. Service was fast and friendly, making the whole visit even better. Bianca and her staff are young, energetic and friendly.

We’ll definitely be back whenever we’re in Tustin for a delicious, laid-back brunch!“