We were heading home this morning from our trip to Seal Beach and I googled a breakfast place near us. We found the Sunny Side Cafe. It was cute, very clean and very inviting. For sure next time we are in Seal Beach we will drop in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Austin Trask
Yes yes, another Country/Chicken Fried Steak breakfast 😋 this time at the mom & pop shop Sunny Side Cafe in Seal Beach. They took over a defunct Denny's and are making it their own.
They served some of the darkest orange egg yolks I've yet to see at a diner/cafe. Super dark orange eggs yolks usually signify the hen had a diet rich in carotenoids, which are pigments found in plants like marigolds, alfalfa, and other foraged foods. They were deliciously sticky. And instead of a toast option, they bring you a homemade biscuit, halved, then griddled on the cut side (nice touch) and served with heavily cinnamoned whipped butter.
The stand out for me were the hash browns, nicely crispy yet tender within and I'm fairly certain they were flat topped using clarified butter. They were incredibly delicious just on their own.
Friendly service rounded out a very nice meal. It's barley 10 min from home so I'll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Lopez
I am glad I found this local spot, I will be back here again. I had the blueberry pancakes with a green hot tray. Pancakes were just the way I like them nice crispy edges.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Karen
Friendly staff ! great food ! Especially for somebody like me, who has stomach problems.They had quite a few healthy options.I ended up getting their overnight oats, which were delicious. My husband got the breakfast burrito, with Chorizo also Delicious and the coffee as well!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Mansell
I just called to order Chicken Tenders to go and was told it does NOT come with a dipping sauce. It is $1.50 additional charge for ranch or honey mustard! Congratulations on being the only restaurant in the USA that doesn't give you a dipping sauce with chicken tenders.
Vanessa Ortiz
Stop what you’re eating AND go visit our new Favorite Server JOANNE at Sunny Side cafe; you won’t regret it. From the warm welcome beginning to end, to the great portions and perfectly seasoned dishes, this breakfast spot is so delicious. Pancakes are must ! The Breakfast burrito makes my tummy smile! Can I tell you that it comes with a side of home made tasty salsa that is an added surprise of zing ! It’s the best feeling to spend money on food that was made with intention and kindness. You can taste that the food is here to please the community!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vanessa Trujillo
First Time here and it was amazing. We tried the Breakfast Sandwich on the brioche bun with chipotle mayo. It was so good. Kind of wished it came with some potatoes on the side but it's not a deal breaker. We also got a side of the pancakes. They were perfect. Not too fluffy, slightly crisp around the edges and had a natural sweetness to them. They were perfect with whipped butter and maple syrup. We will definitely be back to try the French toast and Waffles.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Walker
I just wouldn’t….your money is better spent elsewhere. I was seated quickly, however, it was 20 minutes before a server came around; she glossed over the fact that I had been waiting a long time. I even got up ten minutes into waiting and went to the hostess station to ask if I was going to get served or not and she said the waitress had just been notified that I was sitting outside.
On the bright side the coffee was fantastic and they do have fresh squeezed orange juice. I got the Mediterranean eggs and they were very mediocre. The feta was the only good part of the dish.
Redeeming factors: patio is cute, they played good music, and my server was nice although not very attentive. So again…I just wouldn’t come here unless it was for coffee and orange juice and maybe pastries.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Monica ding
Good temp inside the restaurant with so delicious tuna albacore sandwiches!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Worden
The food looks good, but I can't confirm this because my food was never delivered. Once everyone in my party was halfway done eating I canceled my order. I don't know that I will be returning.
Owner was so welcoming and helpful. Breakfast is perfect! I love this place. Hint: sit at the counter.
Abraham Varelas
Sunnyside was next to our hotel, and we randomly stopped in. We were very happy we did. What seems like a him brum dinner is more than what it seems. The food was amazing. Get the waffles! The survice wasfantastic, Summer you rock, and the vibe and the music were the best. Absolutely check out this gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leslie Hunter
My go to spot, good all american breakfast or lunch and the service never disappoints
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheryl Leeds
Top notch place. Came here to kill time because my kid was at camp close by and didn’t want to drive back to LA, since camp ends at1. This place is AMAZING!!! Food was terrific and the hash browns were “BUSTIN’ “ as the young kids say now a days. Orange juice tasted like it’s definitely freshly squeezed. Bathrooms were clean, restaurant was clean, staff was friendly and really on top of it. The prices were great as well. Wished they were closer to me. If you’re in Seal Beach you definitely wanna try this nice cozy spot. Definitely 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brenten Tolbert
We tried this spot on 4th of July weekend for a late breakfast and it was excellent!! We tried the cinnamon roll, breakfast burrito w/chorizo, and the All American with loaded hash but instead of how it comes I had them use feta and added red onion to my loaded hash with a side of the chile verde sauce because I couldn’t decide between the All American or the Chilaquiles Verde. I am positive I made the right choice with customizing my loaded hash browns. I’d eat that everyday of the week if I could! From the outside it’s pretty unassuming but looks like they did a relatively recent interior renovation to modernize the vibe a little. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m visiting my friend in Seal Beach!
We were heading home this morning from our trip to Seal Beach and I googled a breakfast place near us. We found the Sunny Side Cafe. It was cute, very clean and very inviting. For sure next time we are in Seal Beach we will drop in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yes yes, another Country/Chicken Fried Steak breakfast 😋 this time at the mom & pop shop Sunny Side Cafe in Seal Beach. They took over a defunct Denny's and are making it their own.
They served some of the darkest orange egg yolks I've yet to see at a diner/cafe. Super dark orange eggs yolks usually signify the hen had a diet rich in carotenoids, which are pigments found in plants like marigolds, alfalfa, and other foraged foods. They were deliciously sticky. And instead of a toast option, they bring you a homemade biscuit, halved, then griddled on the cut side (nice touch) and served with heavily cinnamoned whipped butter.
The stand out for me were the hash browns, nicely crispy yet tender within and I'm fairly certain they were flat topped using clarified butter. They were incredibly delicious just on their own.
Friendly service rounded out a very nice meal. It's barley 10 min from home so I'll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am glad I found this local spot, I will be back here again. I had the blueberry pancakes with a green hot tray. Pancakes were just the way I like them nice crispy edges.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Friendly staff ! great food ! Especially for somebody like me, who has stomach problems.They had quite a few healthy options.I ended up getting their overnight oats, which were delicious. My husband got the breakfast burrito, with Chorizo also Delicious and the coffee as well!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just called to order Chicken Tenders to go and was told it does NOT come with a dipping sauce. It is $1.50 additional charge for ranch or honey mustard!
Congratulations on being the only restaurant in the USA that doesn't give you a dipping sauce with chicken tenders.
Stop what you’re eating AND go visit our new Favorite Server JOANNE at Sunny Side cafe; you won’t regret it. From the warm welcome beginning to end, to the great portions and perfectly seasoned dishes, this breakfast spot is so delicious. Pancakes are must ! The Breakfast burrito makes my tummy smile! Can I tell you that it comes with a side of home made tasty salsa that is an added surprise of zing ! It’s the best feeling to spend money on food that was made with intention and kindness. You can taste that the food is here to please the community!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First Time here and it was amazing. We tried the Breakfast Sandwich on the brioche bun with chipotle mayo. It was so good. Kind of wished it came with some potatoes on the side but it's not a deal breaker. We also got a side of the pancakes. They were perfect. Not too fluffy, slightly crisp around the edges and had a natural sweetness to them. They were perfect with whipped butter and maple syrup. We will definitely be back to try the French toast and Waffles.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just wouldn’t….your money is better spent elsewhere. I was seated quickly, however, it was 20 minutes before a server came around; she glossed over the fact that I had been waiting a long time. I even got up ten minutes into waiting and went to the hostess station to ask if I was going to get served or not and she said the waitress had just been notified that I was sitting outside.
On the bright side the coffee was fantastic and they do have fresh squeezed orange juice. I got the Mediterranean eggs and they were very mediocre. The feta was the only good part of the dish.
Redeeming factors: patio is cute, they played good music, and my server was nice although not very attentive. So again…I just wouldn’t come here unless it was for coffee and orange juice and maybe pastries.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Good temp inside the restaurant with so delicious tuna albacore sandwiches!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food looks good, but I can't confirm this because my food was never delivered. Once everyone in my party was halfway done eating I canceled my order. I don't know that I will be returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Owner was so welcoming and helpful. Breakfast is perfect! I love this place. Hint: sit at the counter.
Sunnyside was next to our hotel, and we randomly stopped in. We were very happy we did. What seems like a him brum dinner is more than what it seems. The food was amazing. Get the waffles! The survice wasfantastic, Summer you rock, and the vibe and the music were the best. Absolutely check out this gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My go to spot, good all american breakfast or lunch and the service never disappoints
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Top notch place. Came here to kill time because my kid was at camp close by and didn’t want to drive back to LA, since camp ends at1. This place is AMAZING!!! Food was terrific and the hash browns were “BUSTIN’ “ as the young kids say now a days. Orange juice tasted like it’s definitely freshly squeezed. Bathrooms were clean, restaurant was clean, staff was friendly and really on top of it. The prices were great as well. Wished they were closer to me. If you’re in Seal Beach you definitely wanna try this nice cozy spot. Definitely 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We tried this spot on 4th of July weekend for a late breakfast and it was excellent!! We tried the cinnamon roll, breakfast burrito w/chorizo, and the All American with loaded hash but instead of how it comes I had them use feta and added red onion to my loaded hash with a side of the chile verde sauce because I couldn’t decide between the All American or the Chilaquiles Verde. I am positive I made the right choice with customizing my loaded hash browns. I’d eat that everyday of the week if I could! From the outside it’s pretty unassuming but looks like they did a relatively recent interior renovation to modernize the vibe a little. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m visiting my friend in Seal Beach!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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