50 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!“

“It was honestly surprising how much fun and comfort I found inside the iHOP in Santa Ana, CA when I visited yesterday with a couple of teenagers I was hanging out with that day. The whole place had this warm, lively feeling to it that made it really easy to relax, talk, and enjoy the moment in a way that teenagers would definitely appreciate. I didn’t expect a restaurant to feel that welcoming, but something about the atmosphere made it feel like a spot where you could just be yourself without feeling rushed or out of place.

When we first got there, there were three of us, and we were already having a great time just talking, laughing, and enjoying our food. I noticed right away that there were a lot of other teenagers around the restaurant too, which made the whole place feel even more energetic and youthful. It’s the kind of environment where teenagers can hang out without feeling judged or pressured, and that alone makes it a really good place for them to spend time.

After about three hours, two out of the three teenagers I was with had to leave, but I stayed with the last one, and the two of us ended up hanging out for a total of four hours straight. I didn’t even realize how fast the time was going by because we were having such a good time just talking and enjoying the vibe of the place. It’s rare to find a restaurant where you can sit that long and still feel comfortable, but iHOP made it feel completely natural. I really appreciated that I never felt rushed or pushed to leave, even though we were there for a long time.

Even though it was a familiar restaurant to me, I didn’t realize how much there was to enjoy about being there until I actually spent time inside it like that. The experience turned out exactly the way I hoped it would, and I never doubted that it would be a fun place to hang out. It reminded me how much I enjoy places that let you slow down and just enjoy being around people you like.

I’ve only been to that specific iHOP in Santa Ana one time before writing this review, but it honestly became one of the most unexpectedly enjoyable and comfortable places I’ve been to in a long time. I would highly recommend that teenagers go there because it gives them a place where they can hang out, talk for hours, enjoy good food, and feel completely at ease. It’s a great spot for creativity, connection, and just having a genuinely good time with people at the same exact stage of age as you.“

“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! 🌟“

“good not bad have good service“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“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🧘🏻‍♀️“

“Service and breakfast was excellent“

“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!!“

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

“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.“

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

“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?“

“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“

“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.“

“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“

“Review 49/365 Day Challenge

Came here on Grand Opening Day in the morning. Half and hour b4 opening time to get in line,

They had a special promo of $ 4 a sandwich of choice.

I’ve heard thru Ig/influencer on the Grand opening details.

What I ordered

~ SPICY ROYAL WEST sandwich. It had bulgogi Patti and like a spicy mayo flavoring. Not spicy at all. Sandwich was delicious indeed especially the fluffy eggs the sandwich had.

Associates were friendly. And for a grand opening celebration. We got the food on a timely manner,

The restaurant i self and a handful of tables indoor & patio chairs outside.

Lots of parking available. Located next to TMobile, Tilly’s, Chipotle restaurant side in the Anaheim Festival Plaza.“

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

“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“

“I’ve been here for breakfast but did you know they also have lunch options too?!!! I was excited to try them since I love all their breakfast stuff and I was definitely happy! Everything I had was 😋 yummy! They also had these canned popping boba drinks and that was a nice surprise, I got the Lychee one and would definitely buy it again.

🥪Ribeye Asada chopped cheese Toastie
🍔The Truffle Crunch Burger
🥔Chorizo Chili Cheese Hash
🌯The Ribeye California burrito“

“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.“

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

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

“Love everything about this spot. Super cute breakfast and lunch spot. I ended up getting the blood OJ and coffee which I recommend. Followed by their breakfast asada burrito and scrambled eggs with chives sandwich. Both were really tasty. The dessert is good but on the sweeter side. The girl at the register was so nice and sweet. Definitely coming back.“

“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.“

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

“Delicious and very nice set of menu“

“I went for breakfast on Tuesday morning my server was Ernesto , he gave me best customerservice ever, the panques were great I have the breakfast sampler, everything was on point he offer the new coffee. I got the dulce de tech one. It great. Thank you for everything.“

“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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This is one of our family’s favorite cafes where we love going for breakfasts 😊
Their pancakes are simply the best we’ve ever tried in America - they’re absolutely amazing!
We’ve sampled a variety of their dishes, including omelets, pancakes, French toast, and regular toasts -everything is top-notch and delicious.
Their Mexican coffee is just the best so flavorful and better than anywhere else.

We also want to highlight the incredible service and cozy atmosphere.
The entire staff is super friendly and welcoming, and the vibe feels like you’re not in a restaurant at all, but hanging out at a friend’s place or with people you’ve known forever.🥹🙏🏼
We love it there so much, and if you haven’t been yet, we highly recommend checking it out! You won’t be disappointed. 😊“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 ☕️“

“Yummy breakfast spot with good lunch options.“