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    Early Bird

    3.9 (3.3k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Fruity pebble pancake
    Allene A.

    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

    Chicken and waffles
    Brandi P.

    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.

    Hot Cocoa
    Tayla C.

    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.

    Skillet Potatoes
    David P.

    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.

    One page from their menu!
    Michelle K.

    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!

    Eggs Benedict Trio
    Shelby C.

    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.

    Alicia N.

    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!

    Benedict with avocado instead of ham
    Kelly D.

    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 .

    Mexican coffee
    Scott C.

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

    Bacon and Eggs with Skillet potatoes.
    Kathy C.

    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.

    Tiff A.

    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.

    Dutch waffle
    Monica R.

    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.

    Brioche French toast
    Prithika K.

    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!

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    Great food! Great coffee! Mexican is my favorite. People are nice. Service is a little slow sometimes but really depends if it's busy.

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    I ordered Pork belly Benedict, and the eggs were not cooked correctly. Food is pricey. Service is somewhat slow. Ambiance is ok.

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    Food was great. Service was lacking at best. Also who puts a baby in a highchair right next to where you drop off the hot coffee pots.

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    Good food. The Benedicta were good. Crispy bacon. Strong coffee. Kind of loud and the service was so-so.

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    Ask the Community - Early Bird

    Do you guys take reservations?

    Sorry we dont but you can always use Yelp to add your name to the waitlist and then that way you can wait at home until your table is almost next. If you add your name on yelp, you’ll be able to see at all times how many parties are ahead of you

    Is there bottomless Mimosa's? If so, how much and what days/hours?

    I didn't see that on the menu, but they do have a mimosa flight of 3 different flavors.

    Can you make a reservation?

    No, but you can join the waitlist on Yelp.

    Is there a kids menu that I could order from?

    Is there outdoor seating still available?

    yes, but some of the tables are under the sun without any shade

    The address doesn't seem to be right? It's taking me to the hospital!

    It's on the corner of BASTANCHURY & BREA BLVD In the stater bros parking lot next to the beagle shop

    Do they deliver? I see delivery is listed as an option on yelps more info section but can't find a way to order?

    Yes on their website but the last 6 times I've gone here, they say their online ordering system isn't working (even though it will let you place an order). So I would advise against it and call to place an order instead.

    Is it only outdoor seating as of today?

    indoor also

    Why would nobody be answering the phone when it's already your business hours? I called 10x from 7:33 thru 7:48, and it just goes to vm!

    Probably because they are busy serving customers that are already there... and they don't have a secretary or receptionist.... ??

    Is outdoor seating still available?

    Yes, outdoor only.

    Do you have a unit number?

    Not sure what you mean by Unit? as in address?

    Are they open? I see reviews from a few weeks ago but when I call in for order pick up no one ever answers the phone? I've tried checking elsewhere to see if there is any information about their operating hours due to COVID-19.

    Yes we are 7:30-2pm and Saturday and Sunday until 2:30pm. We are open for “to-go” orders only and we are also partnered with UberEats as well. Sorry for the late reply.

    Are there non-dairy options?

    Yes. As far as almond milk and soy milk. I want to say I remember there being food options but I didn't specifically order any food with that option we just asked for the butter on the side.

    Are they accepting reservations for Mother's Day?

    No, they closed their waitlist

    How early does this location start serving alcohol (mimosas)?

    When they open.

    Do they have an option for bottomless mimosas on Sundays?

    No we don’t, but we have a mimosa flight that comes w 3 different flavored mimosas!

    Do they have gluten free toast?

    We don't but we have a gluten free pancake 😉

    Do they take reservations on the weekends?

    I have never tried, but on the weekends I will put my name on a waitlist through yelp it is so helpful! It tells you how many people are in front of you and if you live close you can check in from home and get there and be seated very quickly

    Do they have gluten free options if so what?

    They do you have to ask your server

    Are they open on Monday Sep 5 (Labor Day)?

    Sept 3 2018? If so, yes. Till 2pm

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