HOLY MOLY! This place was freakin' DELISH! My friend recommended this place to me, so when my brother and I had a day dedicated to trying food in socal, we headed over to Bruxie! We ordered the special of the day which was a waffle that had pulled pork, bbq sauce, and coleslaw. The waffle was SOO freakin' crispy, yet super fluffy on the inside. The waffle served as a great substitution for bread! The pulled pork was also moist and the bbq sauce was beyond delicious! This is a must try if you're down in the Orange/Irvine/Anaheim area! read more

My husband and I tried Bruxie for dinner. We had watched them set up in what seemed like weeks after the Dairy Treat or as we liked to refer to as the Teriyaki Special place switched ownership. We live local and we always try what pops up in downtown Orange. On this cold, windy night, we hopped on down the street. We discovered a decent sized crowd which made up the Bruxie line. I know it opened today, but I wasn't expecting a line. Here are our first impressions: Presentation **** Cute upgrade to the location with the paint colors, signage, and tables. The branding is simple, chic and clean. Although, the tag line "The Bold Fold" makes my husband think of the female anatomy. Good or bad...it is memorable. We don't have to worry about parking, but we know it to be limited and must be a struggle for a new business. However, with Chapman University nearby, we can see it being a lunchtime favorite that is easy to walk to. Service **** As I mentioned, the line was long and slow. We didn't really see that as a problem being that Bruxie has just opened and probably wasn't anticipating the rush, which also reveals why they were out of the Chicken and Waffle sandwich and the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich. There was a very helpful person delivering completed orders and answering questions. I would be happy to hire her for any service job as she was friendly, prompt, and cute. We thought it was weird that the waffle fries came out first. Then 10 minutes later the custard came out, and then finally, the sandwiches a few minutes later. It would have been nice to get everything at once to keep what needed to be hot, hot and what needed to stay cold, cold. Food Waffle Fries ***** We enjoyed the fries immensely. They were hot, crispy and delicious. We didn't even need ketchup with them. We ate them before anything else could arrive. Bruxie Burger **** We found that the waffle worked really well with the burger. It gave the sandwich an unexpected crispiness and was not really sweet at all to distract from the flavor of the burger. The burger was meaty, juicy and not over cooked. The tomato and lettuce were very fresh. The only thing that could have improved it was some of the tasty cheese that you can get when you order a Cheesy Bruxie. Sun-dried Tomato and Goat Cheese ** Not worth the money at all. I love this combination of flavors normally, but it was overpowered by the waffle. There was not nearly enough sun-dried tomato and there was no indication of the balsamic reduction. This was just a fold. There was very little filling. I think this is the challenge with "The Bold Fold." I gave more than half of it for my husband to eat because I didn't want to waste my calories. Custard *** I wasn't a huge fan of the custard. I think you can get a better tasting value with frozen yogurt. That said, it was very creamy and my husband thought it was very tasty and rich, but he felt it could use some hot fudge or butterscotch. Price *** For a higher-end fast food restaurant the prices were basically typical, but the sun-dried tomato sandwich was way over priced for what you get. Other than that, I would say that the prices weren't great or terrible, hence, 3 stars. Overall **** We believe Bruxie has a lot of potential in downtown Orange, but will need to work out the kinks. The kinks being the delivery of food, and menu being hit or miss. We still need to try the sweet waffles to be fair and we know Peet's coffee is great. Our suggestions would be: Let the poor girl delivering food and announcing numbers be there for questions and clean up and get a PA system to announce numbers. Save yourself some labor and have the customers pick up their stuff. It will save you some trouble and customers are used to being called up for fast food at a window. Also, call the order when everything is done and not one item at a time. It would have been nice to have the fries with the sandwich. We are looking forward to seeing what you will serve up at the Orange International Food Fair. Good Luck! read more

Really? I'm surprised that this place has such high ratings. Hate to rain on the parade but it just wasn't all that it's hyped up to be. We ordered the Fried Chicken Waffle sandwich, a breakfast waffle with eggs, bacon and cheese, a nutella & banana waffle, a coffee and a vanilla soda. The total was close to $30. The nutella & banana waffle was the best thing out of the 3 that we ordered and the vanilla soda was pretty good. Everything else that we ordered was mediocre at best. It's a cool concept and I like the fact that they are trying something different but if you took the waffle away and put those sandwiches on bread, this place would down right suck. The outer waffle (being thin and pretty much flavorless) just isn't good enough to make up for all of the contents' short comings. Oh, And "Would you like maple syrup with your waffle?" I say, "Uh Okay." "It will be an additional 50 cents." I thought that was weird but I said okay. I got about a tablespoon of maple syrup in a little cup on the side. Say What? It's a friggin waffle place, shouldn't maple syrup be a staple? It should be like ketchup. C'mon people. read more

The prosciutto and Gruyere waffle sandwich was delicious. Just a bit of mustard and chives keeps it from getting boring. The waffle itself was light and crispy and not sweet. I really wanted to try the fried chicken waffle with chili honey and coleslaw but they were out already :(. To be expected I guess on a busy first day. The line was pretty long at noon but they were getting the food out in a timely manner. They have Peets coffee and tea which I really like. The menu is quite varied with both sweet and savory waffles and I'll definitely be looking forward to trying more. Price was pretty reasonable at $6.50 for the sandwich. read more

Bruxie seems to be THE go-to eatery if you're in the O.C. I'd honestly recommend going to the Huntington location over this one due to the better seating and ordering area, as well as the parking situation. I always order the Bruxie salad, and I actually remember the main toppings- sun-dried tomatoes, roasted mushrooms, and goat cheese. The balsamic dressing on the side is so thick and sweet too and is a perfect complement to the variety of flavors that the salad offers. Anyhoo, I think cheese seems to be a main ingredient in Bruxie's sandwiches because both times I've had Bruxie, I vividly remember the biting flavor the cheese. Its pretty good, but I would only come here to show off the novelty of the restaurant to others. Actually, I take that back. I would only come here for dessert. I tried the creme brulee waffle here, and that was a short-lived romance. If only you could add ice cream to the waffle... read more

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I don't get the hype about this place. Because of friends, I have been to this eatery a few times. To me, it is nothing special. The last time I went, I had a grilled cheese and it was soooooo overly plain. I make a better grilled cheese at home. I've had bites of other items, such as, the chicken and waffles which was better... but, I think there are way better places where you can get the same items with more flavor. I will give them the one star because I have to, but also because the young crowd they have working there is always smiling and friendly. Overall, I say hard pass. read more

I love Bruxie food however I went to Bruxie early this morning and order my usual original chicken and waffles with side of fries well today I didn't get my fries but that was ok. Bruxie was so good I decided to have it for dinner , again I order the original chicken of waffles and I order a side of scrambled eggs with cheese, what I got was a square of cold cheese and about a spoon of eggs. Make sure to check your food when you are getting TO Go because they just give you anything see my photo. read more

Bruxie - Sandwiches Near Me - Orange, California

Came in this past Saturday at lunch and ordered the bruxie burger. The food was good but the service was incredible! Even though it was busy we were given incredible service by Alexia. She was so sweet and in such a positive mood for the lunch rush. I will be back just for the great service! read more

I tried the smoked salmon waffle and the burger waffle. The smoked salmon waffle barely had any salmon in it, and the cucumber that was sliced was paper thin. The cream cheese was disgusting and gave us stomach aches. The burger waffle was okay, but there wasn't enough veggies in it. Too soggy. Would not go here again read more

I went to Bruxie for the first time this morning. It was amazing! I ordered the Bacon, Egg & Cheddar sandwich and it was so yummy. I ordered the Maple Syrup on the side which added so much flavor to my sandwich. I will definitely go back and bring my boys. read more

I wanted to see what all the hype was about so I drove my brother here after picking him up from school. There was a bit of traffic as I think this was around the downtown area of Orange and located right next to Chapman University. Parking was horrible so finding street parking might take awhile. It started raining on us literally the minute we got out of the car, but I was determined at this point to get my waffle. There was a long line when we got there, but they were fast and efficient so the wait wasn't too bad. We ordered the buttermilk fried chicken waffle and the prosciutto and gruyere waffle and took them home because it was freezing outside and there was no indoor seating (outdoor only and they only provide a few benches). I believe both of our orders came out to be around $16. Pretty pricey if you ask me and it didn't even fill us up. Both waffles were really good with all that melted cheese and the waffle was crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. Taste was definitely a 5/5. I would totally get more if it wasn't so pricey and located in an inconvenient area. read more

This place is heaven on earth.. They have been open for three months and they already have a ton of reviews! My tax account who is across the way told me that "Bruxie" is a gold mine so I made it a point to come out here with a friend who was in visiting. The owners are brilliant and true savants. Whoever came up with the idea of marrying prosciutto and gruyere cheese or lemon cream and raspberries deserve an award of awesomeness. I love the remodel that they also did and the heated lamps outside make for it to be less cold. This use to be a little burger joint that has now had a facelift and looks cute. There is no bathrooms which sucks and only outdoor seating. Therefor bring a jacket with you so that you may keep warm. read more

i just got the basic waffle with the sugar crystals...DAG didn't know they were sugar CUBES mixed into the batter. was just too sweet for me. SUGARRUSH! read more

Awesome Awesome Awesome. Usually come here on the weekends for lunch and theres always a line but it does go by quickly so do not be discouraged. Seating is limited but people are usually courteous enough to eat and leave and not lounge forever. My fav is the eggs bacon and cheese. i'm a breakfast lover and this one does not disappoint. The cheeseburger is awesome. The fried chicken is awesome. The braised beef is awesome. The Nutella and bananas is awesome as is the S'mores and PB&J. Everything is good here. I would recommend bringing a bunch of people and sharing everything. It definitely hits all the taste buds when you split it all. My group finished eating and just looked at each other and laughed like wtf just happened- we just shoved our faces full of this and loved every moment of it. It was a beautiful sight to see as everyone took a bite and passed it along in unison. Try it. Its fun! . Awesome place to hit up. Bring everyone you know! read more

The chicken and walfle here tastes better than Roscoe's in my opinion. Adding maple syrup to the sandwich is a must! I also tried the pulled pork; tastes okay. Nicely located near the Orange Circle and Chapman University. There's only outside seating, which is nice provided that it's in Southern California. read more

The food and service was excellent. First time trying and it will not be my last! Thank you Bruxie for making my dining experience awesome! :) read more

Great waffles but chicken was just ok. Great design and cool setup. Would come back for the waffles.

We came here because we kept seeing our friend check in, and we just had to see what all the fuss was about. =) Good lordy, these people know how to make some waffles! I know some people have said that theirs was soggy or too crispy, but we must have gone on a good day 'cuz it was perfectly cooked. I ordered the strawberry creme brulee...hel-lo! Yummy! It would have been nice to have more strawberries in it, though. It was a teeny bit on the sparse side. Hubby had the lemon creme and berries, which was good and had LOTS of berries, but mine was better. =p Cousin had smoked salmon and dill cream cheese which I declined to try (not a salmon fan) but he really liked it a lot. Really crowded, but the wait wasn't too bad. Of course, parking sucks rocks, but a little walking never hurt anybody. Great service. There was this guy who came to our table before we got our food and wiped it off, who said, "we can't have you eating on this dirty table." Five minutes later, same guy was moving the umbrellas around so that everyone would get shade 'cuz it was super sunny. Nice! Then same guy was taking/emptying the trash can out. Turns out, he must have been the owner 'cuz he jumped into a truck with "Bruxie" as the license plate. Now THAT is someone who cares about his business and isn't afraid to get his hands dirty. I really, really can appreciate and respect that. Can't wait to go back and try some other stuff! read more

Started coming here the week they opened. They really know what they're doing. I'm not too big on waffles mixed in with my lunch or dinner but they make it so savory I no longer mind. My favorite on the menu is the smoked salmon. I always ask them too cook it on the grill. It includes chives and cream cheese. I love the idea that it's only outdoor seating. It makes it a unique experience. It's always crowded and long lines but worth the wait. If it rains the put tarps up and heat lamps when there's a chill out. read more

It took 15 minutes to get my order of Naked Bruxie Waffle at 8:30am on a weekday. I was like, what takes so long to make a plain waffle? But as soon as I had the first bite, all the negativities washed away from my minds... LOL read more

Like chicken and waffles? How about chicken IN waffles? Yum! My burger in a waffle was also excellent, as were the crispy and salty waffle fries. Customer service seems to be hit or miss... The new guy was very friendly and helpful, but he kept getting yelled at by the girl that was training him. Awkward... Still, the great food would draw me back for more! read more

As every Sunday me and my daughter went to go eat at our favorite restaurant. I personally always like going to Bruxie because The food is delicious but overall they are so welcoming and kind to everyone or at least that's what we thought But after today's experience I definitely don't plan to go again at least not in this location.. I did not absolutely appreciate the fact that as a frequent guest I was able to see how Diana The manager was so rude & very disrespectful towards her team members theirs no need to be treating The staff memebers the way she did what type of manager does that ?! Someone explain to me because clearly The manager Diana thinks it's very efficient & "correct" to be insulting and saying comment out of place that aren't simply ok.. we were in public & Friends and family go to dine in and overall respecting is the number one thing.. But clearly The position as a "manager" is quite a big title for her... very disappointed with the work environment I noticed today. Manager like her need to be more educated! read more

I've been nagging and bugging my boyfriend to accompany me to this awesome place. The fact that this place serves its sandwich fillings between a folded bed of waffles should be reason enough for a visit! It reminds me of a restaurant called Waffle Window I'd visited in Portland, OR during a recent trip. I was hungry....and there was a line! *SOB* But the owner was nice enough to come out and greet all of us and thank us for visiting his restaurant. He proved to be rather helpful in suggesting menu items to try. The Prosciutto & Gruyere Waffle sandwich: was out of this world. Prosciutto is good on practically anything...but between a fluffy, buttery waffle and gruyere cheese as a bonus? Oh my goodness, heavenly. Thank you, Bruxie, for inventing such a delicious combination. The criscross fries: are finger-lickin' delicious! I couldn't stop eating them and was sad when they were all gone :( The orange soda ice cream float: who woulda thought?! MUST TRY. Would have been even more perfect if I had this on a hot, summer day...or if this restaurant was indoors. Did I mention that we saw Howie Mandel walk by? (yes, the real one). But that's besides the point. I didn't really care for the Chicken and Waffles sandwich. Because this type of food is more hands on and the maple syrup is extra sticky, it proved to be a rather messy food to eat....and I didn't really think it was a good combination. The maple syrup overpowered the taste of the fried chicken. Note: they fry their foods in peanut oil. If you have peanut allergies, beware~ Next time, I will try their sweet waffles. read more

Driving back from an event at Chapman University, I see a long line of students huddled in a corner. I see the sign, "The Bruxie" and the "...waffle sandwich" tag line. Immediately, I'm intrigued. Challenge accepted. So I came here two days ago in the rain and cold. There was a line in spite of the weather. I nearly got run over trying to get here. Once I checked out the menu, I saw so many items to try that I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed. A common problem vexes me at these type of joints: do I go with sweet, sugary goodness or should I tackle the mountain of fried, salty, peppery deliciousness? So...I went with both. Here's what I ordered (with friends): 1. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Waffle Sandwich (with a touch of maple syrup) 2. Seasonal Favorite: Beef Short Rib with Caramelized Onions, Blue Cheese, Gravy Waffle Sandwich (aka. The Best, Good, Main Reason To Go Here) 3. Pastrami/Reuben Waffle Sandwich 4. Brussels Style Waffle 5. Fries All washed down with a Coca-Cola and Peet's Hot Cocoa. My review? Food: A I'd give this spot a B+ because like I said, I'm not a big fan of mixing sweet and salty foods together. However, they're doing something right here. And the Beef Short Rib Waffle Sandwich is sheer goodness. The meat fell off the waffle sandwich with such rhythm and grace, that it was purely seductive. It brought back memories of sitting in my mom's kitchen on a Saturday evening, with her pot roast and veggies and gravy. I was thrown back into time. Service: A+ The partners and executive chef personally greeted us while we waited in line, in the rain. They even promised us sun (which eventually did come out). And thanked us sincerely for coming out. Our server was cheeky, sweet and efficient. She even gave us a small ice cream sample. So...in short, great service. And yes, I can be bought. Ambiance: B Well, for what it is (a joint or stand) - it's not that bad. I like that they kept the color scheme simple, without sacrificing the integrity of the joint/stand feel. I recommend that you make one of your friends find a table the minute you get a parking spot and order their food for them. Location: C I give it a C because I live in the Irvine area and it's too far for me...plus, you have to deal with the Old Town Orange circle. My recommendation - take Chapman off the 5 or 55, and then find Sycamore or another side street perpendicular to Glassell. That way you can avoid the circle and find street parking. So yes, I'm a fan. This was the only meal I ate that day, after waddling back to my car, and ready to doze off for nap. For a minute, I debated signing up for Insanity. Lol. read more

I used to love the Bruxie burger and Liege waffle from Bruxie. I figured there would be a drop in quality once it went corporate, but I never expected what I received tonight. The burger was ok, if bland. However, it was really the liege waffle that was the problem. I don't know how they managed to burn it on the outside and leave it doughy on the inside. read more

Wow. So impressed with this place! Ashley K. and another friend of ours (Leslie) came down to visit me and we were getting the tour around Orange from my boyfriend. After walking through the circle we were headed to look around Chapman University and saw the sign.... Waffle Sandwiches... we were stopped in our tracks. It wasn't part of the tour but we knew we needed to go back! (And my boyfriend, Ashley K. and Leslie went back again before they left to go back home!) So it was the next morning :) We managed to find our way back with the help of GPS. The parking looked like it might be an issue but we actually found a spot in the small lot. There was no line and we just weren't really sure where to start. When they take your order they take your name first and everyone was so polite. Leslie and I got the Bacon, Egg and Cheese one and they "warned" us there is a light spread of mayo on the waffle. Ashley K. got a Lemon Berry one. I ordered a hot chocolate too but it was actually warm outside and then saw someone else with the iced tea and it looked yummy so I went up to the order and asked if I could change it to iced tea and I told them I didn't care about the price difference (The tea was a little cheaper) So I stood there for a little bit and they were taking a little while and I wasn't sure why and found out it was because they were getting me the change difference. (I ended up putting it in the tip jar) The iced tea tasted as good as it looked. They also make their own sodas from what I understand. So I'll need to try one of those next. A table opened up and we sat and waited for our food and it wasn't long before they were bringing it out to us and napkins and they got straws for us and again I was just really impressed on how nice and polite the crew was. I was hoping the food wasn't going to suck, haha. I took my first bite and then really fell in love. Crispy waffle, seemed shredded bacon (which is nice because you don't end up trying to take one bite and take the whole piece of bacon), gooey cheese and an egg cooked perfectly! Oh my. It was so good. Traded bites with Ashley K. and loved that one as well. I really want to try the chicken one and the s'mores one next :D Plus they have waffle fries and I need to try those. Pricing isn't too shabby so it won't be breaking the bank. Seems like the perfect weekend breakfast stop. Needless to say I will be going back and trying everything and now it's the only place I can talk about to eat at. read more

I was a bit intimidated by the crowded outdoor seating and long line but the line moved super fast and there was a few tables open by the time our food came. I had to try the highly recommended fried chicken + waffle. One of my friends ordered the same and the other had the recommended burger. I was pleased with my chicken + waffle but it was much more oily than I would've desired. Also, the size of my chicken was significantly smaller than my friend's who ordered the same thing! Not too much of a concern for me but I can see how this may bother others. The definite standout is the waffle. The best waffle I ever had (even with all that oil!) and the edges were crisped to perfection! I'd definitely return to try everything on the menu especially the sweet waffles! read more

kind of a let down. shared the burger, fried chicken, and bacon, egg, and cheese. all of them were a bit bland. i'd say the one i liked the most was the burger. they ask you how you want it but my medium rare came out well done. big fail there. fries were fine but nothing special. the idea of waffle sandwiches sounded a lot better than how everything tasted. read more

Crispy but fluffy...these waffles blew my mind. I think it's funny they call them sandwiches but they're really more like waffle tacos to me. I've only been here twice but I've yet to discover anything major to complain about. I've tried the chicken club one (didn't really like the pesto) and the Buffalo chicken one but I've also tried the buttermilk chicken one at one if their Orange County locations. I've also tried their creme brulee waffle and it was alright. Nothing spectacular but still good. The staff has been super helpful with suggestions and they're always ready to answer any questions you have. I'm looking forward to trying more of what they have, especially because this location has a slightly different menu than its sister locations due to the college demographic. You do you, Bruxie SD. read more

just two words. BEST. AWESOME. nothing else.. go try it. seriously go try it.. its a great to-go place.. not a great sit in. read more

I was in the area; so I decided to try this much-talked-about eatery. Sometimes Yelp reviews can be inflated and this would apply to Bruxie. I had their Turkey Waffle sandwich and thought that is was just "okay". This is not a bad fast food place; but overall I think that it is over-hyped. I failed to see how this place is significantly better than Jack-in-the-Box. read more

Bruxie was a great place to grab lunch when I was going to school and work'n at Chapman. A cut above most everything around. They used to have a pretty good selection of health-conscious items, with good contrast between breakfast-type and more savory lunch or dinner meals. However, they've recently become more of a greasy-chicken and waffle stand, which isn't necessarily bad if that's what you're looking for, but don't be disappointed if you were hoping for any of the cold-cut sandwiches they used to have. Not many selections on the menu these days. read more

So damn good. I tried the Original and the Holy and both were excellent. Personally I preferred the Original, the slaw was a nice touch of freshness. Chicken was crispy and juicy. Waffle was buttery crisp (could eat these waffles alone, better than that other chicken and waffle place ). Price was reasonable considering the large portions. Loved the ambiance of this place as well; outdoor and enclosed. Customer service on point, very friendly. Will definitely be back again when I'm in the area. read more

My boyfriend and I are slightly obsessed w/ this place.. the chicken is the business!!.. and the waffles are not a game .. I love this place on a Sunday afternoon read more

quick & friendly service...and the food was deeelicious!...will return to try the rest of the menu! read more

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This place is great, i've tried several things there and am never disappointed. The cheddar bacon waffle is the best thing ever! Only problem is finding parking. read more

On this wonderful, sunny Friday morning, after a visit to my chiropractor and being in a state of sickness for awhile, I've taken this place off my blacklist (because of the bf) and decided to see the buzz. It's a cute little walk-up with tables nestled around, also with shade and umbrellas that definitely protected us from the heat. I ordered the buttermilk fried chicken and the bf ordered the seasonal albacore tuna ... along with the nutella & bananas for dessert. I liked the albacore more so than my chicken. but LOVED LOVED LOVED the nutella & banana, cuz I'm in love with nutella. Definitely a must try and I will probably be back again. read more

Great food, interesting the tie in between waffles and chicken. All fresh and good service. All outdoors, half has patio cover with heaters for comfort. But... limited parking. read more

Still awesome! Went again last weekend and had the smoked salmon and dill cream cheese waffle sandwich. Dang!! It was soooo good. Perfect combination of smoky salmon offset by the herb-y goodness of the cream cheese. The waffle was the perfect "bread" for this delightful concoction. It is currently my fave on the menu! The cool, refreshing strawberry lemonade was the perfect drink as well. Can't wait to go back! read more

i love anything chicken, but especially fried chicken and waffles if i can't make it to roscoes, i settle for this...just try this everything is a ok the end read more