We liked Cloud Cafe. Good food and service. Seems family owned. The menu for breakfast was minimal but varied which is nice. For the meat lover they have different sausages like andouille. Super flavorful and as of this writing only $4 for a big sausage. Prices overall are amazing. Two of us ate and had coffee for under $35. Portions are reasonable. You won't leave hungry but you won't be eating on leftovers either. Why 4 stars? I didn't love the steamed omelette. Not my thing, maybe yours? We will go back. read more

May 7th - The food was okay, but the customer service was lacking. It seemed like we were an inconvenience.... And we were the ONLY customers in the entire restaurant. I can't imagine how the service would be if they were actually busy. Never again. read more

Great food and service , everything was super fresh and delicious .. will call in again when near by

Stopped by for breakfast today as I have passed by many times and never stopped. Today was my first visit and I was pleasantly surprised with this quaint lil place. The interior is very country with many pieces of art on display and the ceiling is full of open sky and clouds. Isak was my server and quite professional. I ordered scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, bacon, sliced tomatoes and cottage cheese. The coffee was perfect and the meal quite tasty and filling. When I was finished Sada the manager/owner brought me some fresh sliced pears which were fantastic. If you are looking for fresh ingredients and quality service as a fair price give this lil gem a try. They also have tables outside. Recommended read more

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I almost hate to share how awesome this small cafe is because I don't want it to be overrun by hordes of people. But I love to support local and more business means they will be around for a long time. Believe the hype about the pancakes...not sure how they can be so light, fluffy and delicious. They leave a whole bottle of syrup on the table, not something many restaurants do, so there is no "rationing" a tiny ramekin of syrup. I was in butter/syrup heaven! We have had the same waiter every time we have gone to the Cloud Cafe - he is competent, friendly and helpful! Price/food portion size is excellent. You will not leave hungry. read more

This is an adorable little place, just a few tables. The fact that it is family owned and operated is wonderful as well. The fact is, however, that not everyone should own a restaurant. The food is not even close to as good as ordinary home cooking, let alone something to charge money for. The quality and quantity are both completely unprofessional, almost bizarrely so. The service is friendly, so that's nice. But it is excruciatingly slow, crazy slow. Plus things like diet soda or ice tea they just won't have. Again simply not professional. Your experience will be an extreme long wait to be seated and to get food, what they aren't out of, assuming they are not busy at all. The food is just simply terrible, there's no sugar coating that fact. The adorable old lady alone and desperately out of place in the kitchen, and her kindly but inept kid serving tables are charming, but not a good enough reason to be here. I gave two extra stars just for them! read more

Hidden gem! Our new go to place for quaint breakfast with a cozy touch. From the patient service to coffee in a nice cup, everything was great - including the reasonable prices. Denver Omelet was amazing. Steamed makes it so much better: chunks of ham and perfect amount of cheese. Omelet on croissant was fantastic idea. Very thick with enough to save for lunch. Side of crispy bacon was great. Pancake was amazing. Cooked to perfection with a light dusting of powdered sugar. read more

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Truky a family run establishment. This breakfast restaurant is charming and has amazing food at reasonable prices. Eggs from cage free hens in a henhouse. Fresh baked bread for toast and French toast. Real maple syrup for the fluffy pancakes. The hot chocolate and coffee were delicious. Dada, the owner and chef is adorable and takes pride in her cooking and her son Issac is a sweet waiter. What a lovely experience. Definitely our new breakfast spot. We need more places like this. read more

Took my mom to Cloud Cafe in Lake Forest this morning, her request, and we both absolutely loved it! It's such a cute and thoughtfully decorated space--charming without being over the top. The coffee cup, tea cup, and plates were all so lovely and made the whole experience feel extra cozy. What really stood out was the amazing service--friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcomed from start to finish. Much better than our ususual Denny's visit. The food was good, the prices were very reasonable, and the portion sizes were just right--not too much, not too little. The space isn't very big, but that adds to the charm. Definitely worth visiting. We'll be back! read more

Wow what a hidden gem, I came in with my fiancé for a quick breakfast, originally came to go but ended up staying for a meal. Isak was very polite and seated us quickly, fresh fruit was provided while we waited for our meal. The wait was about 15 minutes and absolutely worth it, the croissant I ordered was loaded beyond capacity with eggs falling out the side, supremely flaky pastry. I am very impressed and will be back, it helps they have a frequent customer card which reminds me to come back soon! Very nice touch to have the local art wall, can't wait until next visit. read more

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My fiance and I were out and about and just wanted a simple, yummy place to try and found this little gem. What struck me was the mom and son aspect and the fresh, homemade food. The place is clean, the food was great, all the little plates and coffee cups super cute. We both had avocado toast because we weren't super hungry but it definitely hit the spot. If you're willing to actually sit with friends/family (not a fast food restaurant, which is refreshing ) and support local business, this little breaky spot is great...especially for the price. read more

Small family owned old-time diner with excellent food and great service. Very tastefully decorated and made for an overall very pleasant breakfast. read more

I had the French toast breakfast and it was delicious! Very friendly staff and the cafe itself is super cute. read more

Such a cute place. Food was delicious. The prices are the probably the best in OC. Definitely, worth a try!!!!! read more

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Lovely independent restaurant for breakfast. Food and coffee served on china dishes. Everything we ordered was perfect! Will definitely return! read more

Good food, but the portions were not worth the price. The to-go orders are not packaged well and come with minimal items. read more

Oh my gosh, what a find! This tiny little cafe is quaint, reminded me of the homey cafes I visited on holiday in Copenhagen. Spent a relaxing time chatting with my friend while our simply delicious food was made. Everything is handcrafted made to order. We both had Cafe Mocha's, I had the pancake breakfast which I added bananas to the pancakes had the eggs scrambled. Both were luscious and fluffy. My friend had the french toast breakfast and said it was delicious. Service was responsive and not at all intrusive. Cannot wait to return. read more

First time here, I really love the atmosphere here. The quality is good. Love to return for their caffe latte. read more

Cloud Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

we really like this cafe. it's small,quiet,and simple (there is outdoor space too!) but the most awesome thing to see was condiments at the table! remember when you didn't have to ask for salt & pepper, ketchup, etc. this is that place! they have their own season blend too; i used it on my potatoes. service was great. today. can't beat the coffee!! the potatoes are meh . i prefer a home fried potato and these are tiny diced ones. read more

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Love the food bell, vintage plates and home-cooked experience! Solid all-around for a family of 5 eating breakfast.

Food is great! The service is a little slow which is hard with a screaming toddler (so just be prepared). I've been looking for a local breakfast spot and this has been my favorite by far. read more

Was here for breakfast on my birthday. I have dietary limitations. They had a cheesy ham and egg omelet served on a croissant. I cannot have salty food, so I opted for avocado toast with egg, no salt! I asked if I could have it on a croissant I would pay extra. The answer was they have a limited number of croissants so they couldn't do it. then when my meal came the toast was burned! I am not happy! Will not return! read more

I paid $4 for cappuccino and they gave me half of cup cappuccino to me It was awful and they said it's our policy OMG I paid almost $5 read more

Cloud Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

My husband took me here one morning as a "brunch date" on our day off. Immediately upon entering I was met with an unappetizing "wet sponge" smell. I was not pleased but I felt it would be too impolite to leave. There was a nice host who seated us right away... there was no one else seated in the place or waiting. The decor was sad (felt like an old office from the 90s) and the menu pretty standard for a breakfast spot. I got the pancake breakfast and my husband got an omelette. The food was average at best. The coffee was pretty decent considering it was just a normal brew system- nothing fancy but usually I don't bother with it if it's not espresso based. It was not a good vibe. No one else came in while we ate. We left within 30 minutes. I would not go back. read more

Super cool cafe. The food was good and reasonably priced. Super cute tea cups. The eggs were so good, they were steamed and not fried. read more

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Went to this local restaurant for Saturday breakfast. I had Belgium waffle with a side of scrambled eggs, my son had a breakfast burrito and my grandson had a pancake. We were all pleased with what we ordered. Food was good and they accommodated my grandkids well. Food is served on china, so it takes on another pleasing element! Service was good and it was pretty quiet for a Saturday breakfast! Will definitely be back! read more

We really enjoyed the attentive service and excellent fresh food. The ambiance is homey. A very good value. We'll be back.

I'm so glad I found this spot. The breakfast was amazing and the service was 5 star! My new place for breakfast!!

Belgian waffles were great, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. My wife had eggs Benedict, and although the hollandaise sauce was not traditional, it was very good. read more

Small family restaurant. Good basic breakfast menu with fair pricing. I did not look at the lunch menu. Quiet. Clean restroom. Easy parking.

Great hidden gem within our midst ! Saw 4.5 stars and said we have to try it since we drive by it every day. We were not disappointed. The pancakes were light fluffy delicious clouds. The complimentary cherry plums were delicious and beautiful. The coffee was excellent. The Denver omelette was light and packed with great flavors. The fresh salsa was uniquely spiced and delicious. We will be back ! read more

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Food is excellent. Healthy and fresh. We had cheese omelette with tomato and egg burrito with salsa at the side. I will definitely be back! read more

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Absolutely deliciously! Highly suggest. Love that they serve fresh food and from the taste they don't use nasty oils!

I just have to say I give a 5 star on cleanliness alone. It's super clean and the food is great it simple and delicious if your looking for something other then American breakfast then this is not for you. The food is good price considering McDonalds happy meals are 10 dollars for garbage. I get the waffle breakfast for the same price eggs waffle and add meat is extra 2:50 but way better then fast food and comprable price the service is great can't knock the wait time, an extra 15 min for hot delicious home cooked by mom food will all always return! read more

If you blink you may pass this gem of a breakfast spot. Everything was so great, the staff, the coffee and especially the food. If you have never experienced a steamed omelet then you do not know what you are missing. Highly recommended Please give this place some love as you will not be disappointed. read more

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Start your day right with delicious food and phenomenal service, in an impeccable environment.

driving from LA to San Diego & welt looking for a breakfast spot better than the Denny's sort. This place is tiny and wonderful. Everything on the menu is made with care & oh so fresh. I order a pear instead of hash browns & it was a beautiful little pear- no canned anything here! Highly recommend for simple & fresh food breakfast read more

Sweet little place. They made my food exactly as I requested and were gracious with my food allergies. Loved the little touches of cute dishes and my personal pot of coffee! read more

Cloud Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

We are so excited that we finally found a breakfast only cafe near us:D Cloud Cafe is a super cute family owned breakfast nook! This place feels so quaint and charming, I felt as if I was back in the Midwest! The fresh squeezed orange juice was delicious! They serve a cute little dish of seasonal fruit with your order:) when you sit down you can see all of their original acrylic paintings displayed for sale. I really love that they use cage free eggs here. Finally a place that offers turkey sausage! Usually places only offer pork for breakfast meat and I have a pork allergy:/ Facilities are extremely clean, seriously probably the cleanest bathroom I've ever seen at a restaurant! Staff is friendly and helpful. Prices are very reasonable and portions are quite large! This may just be our new go to breakfast spot:) read more

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In short, this small restaurant is a true hidden gem. If you find yourself in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. You won't be disappointed. The food is amazing and the people that work here seem as genuine as they come. read more