I grew up going to Dick Church's - whether that was after hitting dawn patrol at Blackie's or…read morepost-church services - my family has seen meals under multiple owners. I recently went back after many, many years away and I have to say that the current owners have done a fantastic job of keeping what was always special about the place while updating some of the less-than-stellar things that existed. I think the scaled down menu really does the place justice - because you can still get a Dick's Scramble, but they've kept the menu minimal so everything feels intentional and tastes delicious. It's still diner food, but that's exactly why you're here. The coffee is strong and hot, the eggs are fluffy, and the service is friendly and fantastic. Love the old photos of Costa Mesa everywhere and the outdoor seating for families with pets. Dick's is a staple of CM, and you can tell it will continue to be with this great for years to come. And yeah, still highly recommend the Dick's Scramble.

We mostly go for breakfast and the food has always been great. However, we were just there for…read moreFather's Day and as expected, it was packed. But come to find out after an hour later, the girl who seats you forgot about us. After being seated, it took another hour for the food to come out. Keep in mind, we ordered everything right when we sat down because we were watching the tables as we were waiting for ours. One thing we observed was how the front door worker was seating people. Party of 4 was seated with three tables. There was room to move the tables apart and seat others who had been waiting but that didn't happen. We came here for Mother's Day and it was packed but service was quick. Not sure what went wrong on staff for Father's Day but it was not pleasant.

This is a great place on the corner that has pretty much everything under the sun and more. Today I…read morewent with their tuna melt. They definitely don't skimp on the tuna. It was piled high with lots of tuna mixed with just the right amount of mayo, celery, and seasoning. The bread was toasted perfectly with a nice buttery crunch on the outside while staying soft inside. The melted cheese added a nice creamy layer without taking away from the flavor of the tuna and a nice slice of tomato to finish it off. It was a really good. So If you're in the mood for a good tuna melt, this one is definitely worth ordering.

Goood foood / quality is amazing & the staff and service is hands down great…read more Pricing point is a little more than I'd Ike to pay for a smaller breakfast burrito but it hits the spot. Food taste is just fresh & very nice place to either sit inside with its atmosphere or drive 5mins down and sit and enjoy food on the beach.

We were in the area and wanted to get breakfast. We found OEB on Yelp with many positive reviews…read moreand decided to try it. Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking, they are open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every day for breakfast and lunch. We came on a Sunday morning and were seated right away. The menu offers plenty of tasty options. It was tough to decide. I ordered the Crab Benny and had my eggs soft-poached, as requested, and they were perfectly runny. The croissant was a nice change from the usual English muffin. The herb-seasoned wedge fries were also great and crispy. The Brown Butter Hollandaise sauce was creamy and flavorful. My family also enjoyed the tomato bagel and the kids' pancake. They cleaned their plate in no time. The portions were good for the price and quality. Our morning hunger was satisfied. If you are inclined to enjoy an alcoholic beverage with your meal, the menu offers some great options like brunch cocktails, mimosas, wine, and more. I'll have to try one of their house cocktails sometime. I opted to get a refreshing cold brew this time. Upon entering the dining area, I was struck by its bright, modern look and local vibes. There is also patio seating, perfect for the SoCal weather. The staff was kind and attentive. It was cool that they refer to customers as "family" when greeting them before taking orders. Our first time was a pleasant and delicious experience. I would consider returning for another meal.

We waited about 40 minutes for a table. The restaurant is a decent size, with modern mid-century…read moreand farmhouse-inspired decor. We ordered the shakshuka, a side of blueberry chick'n bangers, lobster scramble, and the threesome. Unfortunately, it took forever for our food to arrive, and when it finally did, some of the dishes were somewhat cold. Nothing really stood out to me, but the shakshuka was my favorite. It was quite flavorful and had the most memorable taste of everything we ordered. Overall, the food was just okay, and the long wait for both the table and the food took away from the experience.

I tried Cappy's cafe today. It was such amazing meal. Had me full for awhile for our adventure in…read morethe city of New port. I ordered Cappy bbq prime rib sandwich with house fries. Coleslaw was made to perfection. Perfectly balanced with the sandwich. Usually the coleslaw is really sweet and kills the other flavors but this one was made to go with everything. The house fries reminded me of shakeys so much. I put Parmesan cheese on my mojos. I thought I was weird for it but guess not now!! I really liked how they have bizzy bag. What is it you ask!! It comes with a puzzle, 1 rainbow coloring pencil with book to color, I believe it's shaving cream slime, and a snake. What also cool is you get to keep everything. Take it on the go for your Petulant child.

I had wanted to try Cappy's Cafe for a while, but unfortunately, our experience was very…read moredisappointing. We arrived around 9 a.m. The parking situation was great, with plenty of spaces, and although the restaurant seemed busy, there were open tables and we were seated right away. From there, the service was confusing and inattentive. The first server came to take our drink order. When my sister asked about lattes, she said they had them but couldn't show us where they were on the menu--and didn't make any effort to find out. We asked for a few more minutes, and then she didn't return for quite a while. Even when she came back, no one offered or brought water for the table or the kids. We tried to give her our food order, but she explained that she only handled drinks and that we had to wait for another server. It took a while for the food server to come over, and then the food also took a long time to arrive. The latte was extremely sweet and not enjoyable. To their credit, they were nice about replacing it with brewed coffee and removed the latte from the bill, although we were charged for the brewed coffee. The food itself was mediocre at best. We ordered one children's meal with sausage and another with bacon, but both initially arrived with bacon. The bacon was very tough. They did correct the mistake and bring out the sausage when we asked. The sunny-side-up eggs were barely cooked, and the pancakes were just okay. My sister's meat-lovers omelet was especially disappointing. It wasn't soft or fluffy--it looked more like a thin egg crepe wrapped around pieces of ham, sausage, and bacon. We also had to specifically ask before we finally received water. For the prices--around $25 per person--we expected much better quality and more attentive service. We spend about the same at places like the Original Pancake House and receive much better food and service. The staff were accommodating when we asked them to correct the sausage and replace the latte, which we appreciated. However, the overall quality of the food, the long waits, and the disorganized service made the experience not worth the price. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.

Having lived in Southern California for a very long time, I had seen Pancakes R Us when they were…read morelocated down the street on 17th. The place they are currently residing in used to be one of those belt driven sushi bars, but now it's pancakes. Which could have been fun with a belt drive system. But I digress. I had never eaten at this restaurant, but had always wanted to so today seemed like the perfect day to do so. Parking is definitely a little bit limited. I can imagine when it gets busy that it's tough to find parking, but I got here early enough in the morning so I was able to find it. If I'm being completely honest, the inside feels like an upscale IHOP. With a modern twist. The booths are nice and comfy, and the syrups are on full display much like IHOP. Wait staff was friendly and attentive, so I ordered the steak Skillet which came with a 7 oz steak, two eggs, potatoes with peppers, mushrooms and cheese, as well as half a biscuit and two buttermilk pancakes. I was very impressed with the steak, I'll be it a little bit tough, it was still a good size steak and very tasty. The skillet potatoes were amazing and the pancakes were very good. My only complaint about the service was I had to ask for my milk two times. Again, it wasn't that busy to wear. It would be easy to forget, but I will slide them some gray so, give them four stars instead of three. Bottom line? The food was delicious. I would definitely come here again. If you happen to be in Costa Mesa and you are craving some good pancakes, this place should definitely be on your list!

My husband and I have been coming here for the past 14 years (in their old location) and now bring…read moreour children here when we are in the area. We live in San Clemente, but always make time to get over to Pancakes R Us. We love the delicious food, big portions, and expansive menu. 9/10 times we visit, Noemi is our waitress. She is always so sweet and takes the best care of us. She makes the experience even better. Some of our menu favorites: Meat lovers omelette Biscuits and gravy Hash browns (so crispy and flavorful!) Buttermilk Pancakes (with HOT syrup!) Nut and grain pancakes The gluten free pancakes are also delicious!

Girls day out and we decided to pick this spot…read more Their brunch looks really delicious! We got their UBE FRENCH TOAST- it was very rich and good. I would get this again! SISIG BURRITO- pork belly and chicharon! I usually love the sisig Filipino plate but saw this as a fusion in burrito form and decided to get it. It wasn't bad but I would pick another dish next time. I believe the chicken and waffles were good the last time I was here also. Definitely check this spot out for more of their sweet breakfast dishes

Love this brunch spot with great food, drinks, and service!…read more We visited again with friends and ordered Chicken and Waffles, Smash Burger and Chilaquiles with cocktails and mocktails. Everything was so good! We didn't get dessert this time but check out their mini pies made in-house.

The food was really good and our server Ken was amazing, gave us recommendations since it was our…read morefirst time here and was very attentive to our table. Would definitely come again!

I stopped by Plums Cafe after work and was pleasantly surprised by my breakfast. The restaurant was…read morebustling and indoor and outdoor seating was filled with hungry patrons. The wait to sit wasn't too long. If you were interested, they do to-go orders too. For breakfast, I got the eggs and meat order with overeasy eggs and sausage. The sausage was my favorite part of the meal. The texture reminded me of Filipino longanisa and the actual taste of the sausage was so good!! I ordered hashbrowns instead of potatoes but was given potatoes. My server was so sweet about the mix-up. Next time I'm back, I'd like to try out the Dutch baby pancake with a side of sausage of course.

We had the most incredible experience from the moment we walked in! Today is my daughter's birthday…read moreand it's Easter Sunday and the staff who has been serving us has been wonderful. They have been kind, thoughtful, have made this day very special. It is so hard to be a server on a holiday. My daughter was one and said she would cry at the end of her shift sometimes because people could be so unkind. We are grateful for everyone who showed up with a smile and took the time to talk to us and make this day special. The food was fabulous, we all loved our meals and we will be back! No one knows we are leaving this review. We just wanted to share our experience and give credit where credit is due.

Omg. My and my female friend had an amazing day. We were trying to day drink like any Newport…read morelocals. And we sat down. Luckily. We ran into Racheal. She made us feel free. And. She got to know a lot about us. Even offered other bars we knew about. If you are at the alley. Please sit in Racheal's section. If you want amazing service