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    Cafe Zocalo

    4.1 (628 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    CAFE ZOCALO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    7-Grain toast along with a hearty bowl of strawberries and cranberries...steamed milk. Healthy breakfast!
    Sam H.

    Just had the oatmeal with strawberries, cranberries and brown sugar with steamed milk...comes with 7 grain toast. Unbelievable! This place has so many great items on menu. I was not too hungry and the oatmeal sounded healthy. But this restaurant has many great choices on menu. To serve oatmeal and make it even greater is a reveal that all of their menu items are well made...more than satisfying. The server Maraianna has a warm and personable presence. I highly recommend this place. Very, very good.

    Marshall G.

    We re in old Orange to relax and shop a bit. just dropped in for a coffee and breakfast first. good idea !

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    Janet G.

    When you're in Orange, make sure you go visit Cafe Zocalo to receive the most amazing authentic Mexican food. You will also be greeted by the most positive people Crystal , Maria Anna , Maria, Dan, and Adam. So make sure for an amazing experience you try all the delicious food.!

    Club sandwich and fresh orange juice
    Bayan G.

    Great atmosphere, great staff, great food! Awesome experience. Thank you! Particularly enjoyed the fresh orange juice

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    Melissa R.

    Very cute brunch spot! The chilaquiles were really good, definitely recommend them! The iced coffees were okay. Friendly service. Definitely going back to get those huge mimosas one of these days. But definitely a good place to get brunch!

    Ham & Cheese Croissant Dirty Iced Horchata Mazapan Iced Latte
    Laura A.

    Amazing and quick service , cute decor and location. I tried the mazapan latte and it's one of the best ones I've tried so far. Food menu is on the smaller side but the food quality is delicious I felt like I was eating at my grandmas house. Food is authentic , indefinitely recommend if you're in the area

    Diana T.

    Food here was delicious! They have a variety of different options for breakfast and lunch which is always pleasant to try new foods! The staff was very efficient and nice and recommended the perfect choice food! It's a quaint place with an upstairs and has a variety of baked goods. A must visit if your ever in Orange, CA

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    Sandy B.

    Average place with breakfast and lunch options. Moderate to high prices for the value and portion size. We had the club sandwich (7/10) with fresh avocado and real turkey. Good service. Located on Glassell near Orange Circle. Limited parking.

    Chicken Enchiladas in Verde Sauce
    Lynn C.

    The portions are huge! My enchiladas were so full of tender chicken and the verde sauce has just enough 'kick' for me. This lunch came with a choice of side, I had the salad which was generous in size. Both were delicious. I appreciated our waitress, Calley, who was very attentive, even the manager came over twice to make sure we had everything we needed. Eager to go back. Also, their bakery items looked decadent. Several people bought them while we were there. Highly recommend.

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    Quinn Q.

    It's a bit on the pricey side but the food is great and so is the customer service. They have an upstairs loft which is a nice touch and fun place to eat.

    Mazapan Iced Latte and vanilla iced latte
    Maria F.

    First time going here it was a Friday morning and it was not busy so it was nice to be able to just walk in and sit. We ordered some ice coffees we asked if cold foam could be added which the serve said yes and we were happy. We also got a chocolate chip cookie a basket of fries and the zocalo chilaquiles and they were really good. The place was very calm and I enjoyed it.

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    Amazing Bear Claws! The bakery is like one you would find in Chicago. Great food all around.

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    Had the french toast for breakfast it was great with potatoes, bacon and a glass of oj. Would definitely come back.

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    Nice place for excellent pastries and breakfast

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    Our favorite place in SoCal on a warm day to read books on the patio and drink iced tea. Great sandwiches, and killer snicker-doodles!

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    My favorite place in old town for breakfast. Their lunch sandwiches are big and you might want to share. Nice atmosphere.

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    I like the setting and the staff is great. I just wish they had a little bit bigger breakfast menu.

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    11 years ago

    I come here to get coffee and blueberry muffin samples and they are nice people.

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    10 years ago

    This place is really good and the orange juice is some of the best I've ever had I definitely recommend this restaurant

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    14 years ago

    A standard for breakfast in Old Town Orange. The machaca is pretty good.

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    Are dogs allowed?

    Yes, we have some outdoor seating

    Do they have chocolate croissants?

    Yes! And they are delicious and soft. But they have way more than that. I usually get something with nuts on it, or the fruit tart. Their coffee is pretty good too. They have big house cups like Starbucks used to have back in the day.

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    Came in to the filling station with my girlfriend and her meetup group for father's day breakfast…read more We arrived early knowing that we were expecting a group of 10 and seating is first come first served. We arrived at 8:30 for a planned 9AM breakfast. The hostess took our name and party size and then requested that we let her know when everyone arrived. She estimated 40 to 45 minutes. We were called a few minutes before 9 and seated. Great start Everyone ordered drinks and then the server came back and took meal orders. I went with my regular breakfast meal, French toast with scrambled eggs and bacon. My girlfriend chose a spin on eggs Benedict with beef. Food came out quickly and was served hot. Everything tasted good and fresh for me. I especially enjoyed their bacon, cooked perfectly to my liking and fantastic flavor. Bonus that they served me 3 pieces. The server was especially helpful by allowing us to come to the register when it was time to pay and after telling her our orders she was able to charge us each individually which is always very helpful with a large group. Parking is challenging, they do have a small lot behind the restaurant but even with a compact car the spaces were tight. There is some street parking if you luck out and find a space. There are also municipal lots around downtown orange and the traffic circle which offer additional spaces. We will definitely return. Loved the kitschy decor and old gas station feel.

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