Such a gem! I've been hearing great things about this place and finally had a chance to try it... I was so impressed. The restaurant has plenty of seating and the staff is very welcoming. They also were playing great music here ;)) My partner and I shared a breakfast burrito and the churro waffle. The breakfast burrito came with a side (we picked hash browns) and it was packed with egg, cheese, and bacon. The hash browns were so flavorful. The churro waffle was such a treat! It's not too sweet and comes with banana and whipped cream. Shoutout to our server Kezia she was so attentive and kind :) You should definitely come try this place out! read more

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So, we come in at 1015am on a Thursday. There are 4 other tables occupied in an otherwise empty restaurant. The unenthused server possessed of a French "ennui", bored-with-life vibe offers coffee (good), doesn't know the waffle of the week (not great), and disappears behind a bus station to check her phone for 20 mins at a time rather than walking the floor to check on tables. No buckwheat on hand for the buckwheat pancake I fancied (it's a bulk staple, so how do you run out?). Ordered the brioche french toast and an omelette. While overpriced (~$19 for the french toast) and delivery 20+ minutes after ordering (industry standard is about 10-12 mins for this dish, less for the omelette), taste was good and almost made up for the blasé service and tardiness. Net-net, this was my fourth and final stop at Early Bird. I might miss the french toast, but they won't miss us. read more

Early Bird - Brioche french toast, omelette - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

Strangely craveable coffee. Been coming here for over 10 years and I occasionally think about their coffee. All the food is always good. A bit on the pricy side but given the creativity of their offerings I still find it worth it. Chilaquiles and Benedicts are always on point. I leave this place jittery every time. read more

There have been some changes since my last visit a decade ago. The apple juice was the main one. Next time I am definitely getting the churro waffles! I do love that this spot uses cinnamon in many items. The Mexican Coffee was excellent with a whole stick of cinnamon served in it, and sweetened with piloncillo. It's so much better than any other type of sweetener! For the really busy mornings, you can join the waitlist through Yelp, once you're within a couple of miles away. Luckily it wasn't super busy when we arrived at 9am on a Saturday morning, and there were plenty of seats available. They also have three tables outside for those with dogs, or who just want to enjoy the fresh air with their breakfast. read more

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The breakfast burritos are incredible here! Wide variety of ingredients, flavor and more. My wife tried the soyrizo burrito whereas I grabbed their carne asada burrito. Both were loaded with veggies, guacamole and more. Small space but there is still seating and the food is always made fresh and to order, along with a fresh salsa. Very friendly service and looking forward to returning soon. Would definitely recommend trying their staple carne asada burrito and going from there! read more

Early Bird - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

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I've been here several times in the past back when I was really into Benedicts, and this place made some delicious ones. The pork belly Bennie used to be my go-to every time. But now that I've kind of moved on from my Bennie phase, I found myself staring at the menu wondering what to order instead. After going back and forth for a while, I decided on the Serrano Chicken Sandwich - and it ended up being a great choice according to our server. It had a really nice spicy kick, and I especially loved the crunchy onions that added extra texture to every bite. I picked the mixed greens salad as my side, though the dressing made it a little too sour for my taste so I couldn't finish it. My boyfriend, who's a big omelette person, ordered the veggie omelette. It was decent, though I do wish they offered more than just 4 omelette options on the menu. Overall, still a good brunch spot with good food and a nice atmosphere. read more

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HUGE fruity pebble pancake, SO good. Their syrup is different, it's amazing but it not a regular syrup from the store. All the food is bomb. Salmon Benedict, decent size too. Service is quick. Only downside is the hours and that since it's smaller, the tables are SO close together. Def packed in tight. Wish it was open past 2:30 but makes sense for a bfast place read more

Early Bird - Fruity pebble pancake - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

I loved the food. Chicken and waffles soooo good. I love that everything is freshly made and organic. The sausage and gravy was really good and made from scratch. Dont miss out on the champagne flight, you get jars not glasses lol. Loved the guava. Reason for 3 stars is service is not the best. Its young kids that seem to be poorly trained. They dont have the proper etiquette as for as service. We had to ask for everything such as silverware menus and drinks. They need to be more attentive and aware of their tables. read more

Early Bird - Chicken and waffles - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

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The brunch here is good, but I wouldn't consider it well-valued. I ordered a Benny Sampler for $25, which comes with three eggs bennys and a side of potatoes. The bennys were traditional, rancho, and pork belly. The traditional ham was dry and tough to cut through. The pork belly was tender, but had an odd inclusion of pickles. The rancho was great with tender carnitas and avocado sauce. Also ordered the breakfast burrito ($18), which included eggs, bacon, hashbrowns. It was mostly filled with hashbrowns/eggs, and limited bacon. The accompanying green sauce was a good dip. Egg Surcharge - FYI there was a $2 egg surcharge for ordering items with eggs. I understand that egg prices were sky high during the shortage, which would justify the fee. However, egg prices have come down since then. The owner needs to consider the marginal fluctuation in egg prices as the "cost of doing business". Don't spring that undisclosed fee onto customers. read more

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It was okay, but not somewhere I'd return. We waited about 30 minutes for our food, and since we sat outside, service felt less attentive. I also waited a while for a hot chocolate refill, but they don't offer refills. The $14 waffle was fine but overpriced for not coming with a side. The "skillet potatoes" were more like garlic fries, which I didn't like. My friend's chicken sandwich was a little soft and greasy, but she did enjoy the fries and ranch. The hot chocolate was the highlight. Overall, underwhelming for the price. read more

Early Bird - Hot Cocoa - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

Tried Early Bird with my friends for a Sunday brunch because we were in the area. We wait 30 minutes to be seated even though there were a couple tables open. The tables were put together pretty close so you move the chair it sometimes back into other people's chair. The service was fast but the food was ok. The omelette was ok there was nothing special about it (2.5/5). Both of the benedict was pretty good (3.5/5) but the rancho benedict had a very hard English muffin that was impossible to cut. The griddle cake had a huge portion but was very sweet in my opinion (3/5). read more

Early Bird - Frank Floyd and Rancho Benedict - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

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I visited Early Bird on a random Wednesday to grab brunch with my mom, and what a wonderful place it turned out to be! Early Bird is a seat yourself type of location, or at least that's how it was when we visited. I grabbed a couple of menus and found a table for my mom and me. My mom ordered a hot house coffee and I got a latte. My mom said that their house coffee was good, which is a crazy good compliment coming from her! The food itself was also very delicious and the price did not break the wallet. Again, when I went, it was relatively quiet (maybe only one or two other parties there), but our server was still very attentive. I believe her name was Cassie or something along those lines? She was absolutely wonderful and so sweet! I can't wait to swing by for some brunch again soon :) Definitely suggest giving them a try if you're in the area! read more

Early Bird - One page from their menu! - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

Service: Our service was amazing! We are definitely going to be coming back! Food: All of the food was so good. The Benedict was our favorite. The loaded fries were very salty. Seems like there was like a lot of soy sauce. Outside: They have a lot of parking and had a few tables outside. Inside: They have a decent amount of tables considering the size of the restaurant. It is decorated very cute and pleasing. It was very clean. read more

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Early Bird is a cozy brunch spot favored amongst Brea's locals. Given the popularity, it's helpful to get you and your party on the waitlist by calling ahead or using Yelp. I can't remember everything we ordered, but I will say what stood out to me were the Lomo Saltado and Smoked Salmon Waffle. Lomo Saltado's portion was a bit small, but my friend really enjoyed her plate and she said the flavors played off one another wonderfully. The Smoked Salmon waffle inherently doesn't sound like anything special, but I was so glad I ordered it. The fresh ingredients featured weren't overly salty, the portion-to-price point ratio was a nice surprise, and the waffle itself was quite fluffy. I really enjoyed this. Funny enough, I had to take the other half home because I was so stuffed. More Deets: - Took less than 10 mins to get seated - Attentive Customer Service - Plenty of Parking - Hot Tea wasn't anything special, wouldn't get this again I'd love to come back and try more of the menu the next time I'm in the area! read more

Early Bird is one of my new favorite breakfast spots! It's definitely a busy place, but the nice thing is Yelp gives you the option to join the waitlist ahead of time, which made the process super convenient. The food was delicious. I ordered the Churro Waffle, which was perfectly balanced--not overly sweet--and the added butter on the side was a nice touch. I especially enjoyed the bananas on top, though I do wish there were a few more of them. I also tried the turkey sandwich on sourdough with sweet potato fries, and it was amazing. The combination of Gouda cheese and the aïoli gave it a rich, savory flavor that really stood out. On top of the great food, the staff was kind, friendly, and very attentive, which made the busy atmosphere feel relaxed and welcoming. If you're looking for a great breakfast or brunch spot, I'd definitely recommend checking out Early Bird! read more

Early Bird - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Because of how many reviews this place had, I had higher expectations. However , this could be because we're vegetarian. Might be a great place for omnivores. My husband thought the pancake was good but I'm not sure what level of pancake connoisseur he is. Benedict, chilaquiles, grilled cheese, French toast were good but nothing exceptional. I'd come back if others would want to go but it wouldn't be a place I'd crave and ask to come back to. The side potatoes as well as the side hash browns both have onions in it fyi if you don't eat onions. They won't seat you until your whole party is present. I appreciate their flexibility with substitutions, however. They don't say," I'm going to charge you $2 for avocado even though you're not getting meat." They also charge you less if you get chilaquiles without meat. You have to appreciate that because many restaurants charge you full price regardless if you omit the protein of the dish. So thank you . read more

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Early Bird was amazing! Such a quaint and welcoming place. Staff were great, friendly and welcoming. We tried the Bacon and eggs with skillet potatoes and sourdough toast. Everything was cooked to my liking . The potatoes were crispy yet soft, flavorful and seasoned to perfection. The toast was made with artisan bread, served with fresh raspberry jam. Delicious!! The chilaquiles had a kick but not spicy with creama, avocado, steak and eggs. Such a good dish! Everything was so fresh! We will definitely be returning soon! Highly recommend giving them a try if you have not already. read more

Early Bird - Bacon and Eggs with Skillet potatoes. - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

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My first time here. I ordered bacon cheese omelette. The bacon was store bought bacon bits. Did not taste like bacon and they were too hard. My husband ordered sausage n eggs. The sausage was not tasty. It seemed like it wasn't seasoned. It's a very noisy restaurant. The prices are too high for the serving size of the meals. They should offer French vanilla flavoring for the coffee. The waitress was good. She answered all my questions and kept my coffee cup full. read more

ALWAYS great food & service! We come here semi-regularly and are never disappointed. From the fact that you can check in on Yelp prior to your arrival to avoid a long wait to how amazing their homemade juice mimosa flight is, the experience at Early Bird is always top notch. Every employee there genuinely seems to enjoy their job and are always really attentive, kind and on top of their game. I don't think we've ever had an order messed up or item forgotten in all the times we've gone. Food is always so good as well! We love the rancho Benedict with carnitas and avocado mash. They've even done it on sliced tomato for me instead of an English muffin upon request. We also enjoy the biscuits and gravy. The Elvis waffle with bacon and banana is to die for as is the Brioche French toast. The Real Deal Holyfield Steak & Eggs is the way to go if you're craving something extra hearty. Coffee is piping hot and regularly refilled and OJ is fresh squeezed as well. If you're feeling adventurous, check out their specials board at the front for something cool and unique. read more

Food lack luster. The griddle cake was good but the waffle in the chicken and waffles was rock hard and the chicken was super soggy. Service is awful. We were sat outside and left there for 15 minutes. We had to go get a waitress to come give us drinks and get our order. When the food arrives we didn't have silverware or syrup. We asked for it and had to wait 5 minutes for those items to arrive. We were not checked on and waited 10 minutes until we had to go back inside and ask a waiter for give us a box and a check. She didn't show up until 5 minutes after that. Food 2/10 service 0/10. read more

The food here is delicious & they have my favorite Mexican coffee - it's always worth the wait - and be prepared to wait because they're almost always busy, & they were short-staffed today. I felt bad for the 1 waitress who was solo until about 9am, w/ a full house. Luckily I had good company & upbeat music in the air to pass the time. We've been here many times & have our faves - any of the chilaquiles varieties, any of the Benedicts, brioche french toast, Dutch waffle, Early Bird's BLT, & any of the omelettes. Today we had the sampler Benny & the Dutch waffle. It's like having a savory breakfast with a sweet breakfast for dessert! The reason for the 4 stars today isn't just cuz of the wait; it's due to lack of cleanliness & staff shortage. C'mon Early Bird management! Prices on your menu have gone way up... at least make sure your staff (& customers) don't suffer. The tables weren't very clean - our table had salt scattered on it & it was sticky. When we walked in, I passed a table w/ 1/2 a plate of food on it, & it was still there when we left over an hour later. We saw a couple come in, sit for like 5 mins., then walk out because no one greeted them. Plan ahead, management - Today was the 1st day of school for Fullerton; parents probably dropped off, then wanted breakfast. Look at your community & stay involved... we want you here for a long time, Early Bird! read more

If you want to avoid any sort of wait time here, come early. It's nice to sit in a not busy Early Bird and enjoy our meal and conversation. Our favorite meals here are the Grand Moff Tarkin, their seasonal dishes, brioche French toast and the griddle cake. My family and I will always be fans of Early Bird but golly have their prices gone up. It has become an every once in a while breakfast spot for us. read more

churro waffles with strawberries were so good 10/10! their hot cocoa was also very delicious! service was good and fast! and it was cutesy seating indoor! would definitely recommend this place! read more

Love coming here for amazing coffee and breakfast! Our server Jesus took great care of us! We'll be back soon

I'm visiting southern Cali again! I'm always excited to try new places, this breakfast spot was close to the Airbnb that we were staying at. We drove by and I decided to stop by and look at the menu. Everything sounded really good, we came the next morning for breakfast. Everything we ordered was really good. The only thing is, it's super confusing on how people get seated. We were waiting to be seated and the wait staff all pass by and didn't acknowledge us. People came from behind us and just sat down. Finally we flagged someone down to help us get seated. It's not a huge dinning area but plenty of smaller tables. There's only a couple of big tables, which appears to be 8 is the max. Overall the food was good and the service was decent, I will definitely come back when I'm in the area. read more

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Stopped by here on a Wednesday morning and again, it did not disappoint. The waffle is perfectly crispy and the cream on top is so light and fluffy. The eggs were perfectly cooked and had the most perfect texture. The steak was seasoned well and tender. The chilaquiles were a bit too soggy for me but the sauce had good flavor. The service here is always really good, everyone is so attentive. read more

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LOVED the chilaquiles! I got the original with the carnitas and my husband got the one ribeye and two different sauces and both plates came out so good! We both agreed that this was one of our favorite versions of chilaquiles because the plate wasn't filled with sauce, yet the chips were covered and filled with so much flavor. We had wonderful service and will be going back to try other delicious sounded plates! read more

We went this morning we are the first table there this waitress acting super tired and unhappy the whole time.. she was no a patient and no smile not a good server. what a awful day story read more

Visited on a Saturday at 1 and it was busy but we were seated quickly. Smaller place, unassuming. The menu had a bunch of stuff that sounded delicious, but I'm pregnant so unfortunately most items were off the table for me (like Benedicts and soft cheeses). Went with chilaquiles and customized with no meat and swapped cheddar for queso fresca. Although I was told the green sauce was mild, it had a kick and a bit too spicy for me. Overall, it was OK. I wouldn't order it again. I did appreciate the price is less with no meat since most places charge either way. I'd like to visit again while not pregnant so I can order one of the other items. read more

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Came in for brunch and tried the Lomo Saltado Fries, solid dish with nicely seasoned fries, avocado, grilled onions and tomatoes, and over-easy eggs on top. Everything tasted fresh and well-cooked. The food was definitely the highlight of the visit. Service, though, was a bit lacking. The place wasn't that busy, but it still took a while to get our order in, and no one came by for a coffee refill. With a lighter crowd, I'd expect a little more attentiveness from the servers. Still, the menu has a lot of tempting options, so I might give it another shot, hopefully with better service next time. read more

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First timer at Early Bird. I have passed by this restaurant so many times & it's been saved to my yelp collection! I finally made it. We came close to closing and I thought it wouldn't be a good idea but the service and the food didn't disappoint. I must say I wasnt totally impressed with the full menu and the breakfast options but the Ribeye and eggs was most appealing to my fiancé and I! The steak was cooked to perfection and tender. Needed a tad bit more seasoning but paired well with the eggs and potatoes. My fiancé also ordered the buckwheat pancake. It had bananas and walnuts on top! It wasn't the worse buckwheat pancake I've ever had but it also wasn't the best. TBH, I think buckwheat pancakes are an acquired taste and they may not be my thing. The ambiance was casual and cool. It wasn't too crowded and we were able to pick our table. I'd come back for breakfast again! read more

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We came for first time on Sunday. We ran into this place by accident and said "why not"? I am quite surprise this place does not have 5 stars.....a true hidden gem! We ordered the Rancho Benedict! Delicious!! And The Mexican coffee was amazing! The service was awesome! Although the place is very packed and probably some waiting the overall quality of the food it is just worthy!! Ambiance is a lil crowded inside but again... the food over rules it. read more

Early Bird - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

I came here for a late brunch. It was busy but I was able to join the waitlist on Yelp. The churro waffle was great. I also liked the Mexican coffee. I ordered the Jonny ringo chilaquiles. I like spicy food so the habanero sauce had a good heat. It is a large amount of tortilla relative to the rest of the plate. The interior is a standard diner decor. read more

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Early Bird in Fullerton is such a great breakfast spot! I got the Brioche French Toast, and it was amazing. You get two big slices of brioche that are perfectly soft and fluffy, topped with Granny Smith apple sauce, orange butter, powdered sugar, and toasted almonds, such a delicious and unique combo. It was the perfect balance of sweet and fresh without being too heavy. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it a great place for a relaxed breakfast or brunch. If you're a fan of French toast, this dish is a must-try at Early Bird! read more

Early Bird - Brioche French toast - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

I stopped in with a friend one Sunday morning and Early Bird wasn't totally packed, but it was getting there. She got a table for us and it took awhile for our server to around the first time. She ordered a Mexican coffee and we both got waters - her water took about 45 mins to come then it took another 30 mins for us to get food. I ordered the Johnny Ringo chilaquiles and they were tasty. The pork was flavorful and the spice of the habanero sauce crept up throughout the meal but they were really good! My friend ordered the eggs any way combo and enjoyed her meal. The food was good but the service was just really slow! read more

Early Bird - Farmhouse Breakfast - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

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3.5 stars for the food, 5 stars for the excellent service and conversation at the bar. I ordered the California Benedict and it tasted like most other Benedict's I've had. I'd come back and try another dish. read more

Early Bird - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

weekday late morning, and the store wasn't even crowded, yet we had to wait 30 minutes find out the kitchen had missed our order. At least the server was honest and explained what happened, rather than just telling us to wait. In the end, we had to take it to go. I wouldn't have ordered a fish dish if I had known I'd have to leave it in my car, where it could easily go bad.. total waste of food. If the order had been prepared correctly, we could have enjoyed it on-site. Foodwise hashbrown was awesome read more

Love this place. Can't avoid ordering three plates every time for just the two of us! read more

Early Bird - Mexican coffee - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

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This place was absolutely scrumptious! I ended up getting the Chilaquiles with steak unfortunately I forgot what the name was! I also had a cherry mimosa read more

Early Bird - Cherry mimosa - New American Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Came in for a coffee and a place to sit for a bit and it was a nice change from the usual crowded chain spots. Barista was friendly and helped me pick something since I don't know coffee that well. Drink came out pretty quick and was actually really good. Plenty of seating and people were just working quietly so it was easy to relax. Good spot if you just want somewhere low-key to hang out for a little while. read more