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    3.9 (3.3k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    The best chicken
    Troy W.

    Good place for breakfast most items are under $20 and the wait is not bad on a sunday

    Entrance
    Roselia G.

    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.

    Allan Z.

    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!

    Omelette | IG @moniquedao
    Monique D.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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!

    Frank Floyd and Rancho Benedict
    Jenny C.

    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).

    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 .

    Bacon and Eggs with Skillet potatoes.

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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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    Food was amazingly good. We tried a variety of dishes. Well done. Great service too. Thank you for our grad ‍ breakfast.

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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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    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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    Great t Great food Little pricy.Service Great and Veterans get 15% Off Bill wow Blessing Yes God bless 4 stars because of prices.

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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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    I cannot sing the praises of this place enough! My fiance is in a wheelchair, so accessibility is…read moreour first hurdle any new place we go. We arrived and immediately the staff was so attentive, coming to assist with the lift outside. And they mentioned that if the lift is down for some reason, they also have a ramp to deploy in the back to provide access, which was incredible to hear. The restaurant is charming inside and laid out with plenty of room to navigate and also enjoy your breakfast without feeling like you're on top of anyone else. The service continued to be absolutely stellar, with everyone working in a flow to make the experience flawless. The food was PHENOMENAL, with fluffy pancakes and crispy thick bacon! I'm still dreaming of the pineapple pancakes with tropical syrup... delicious! Their coffee was perfect, too, and I had their awesome cold brew. To top off this experience, the prices cannot be beat. We were shocked how affordable this meal was, especially given the great portion sizes and quality. Kudos all around to a restaurant that we will be sure to visit again when we're in Anaheim; heck, I may even make a special trip just to enjoy!

    We came here for my daughter's birthday and everything was absolutely incredible. The wait time was…read moreonly 5 minutes even though they looked packed. The service was fast and we were checked on multiple times at the right intervals. My husband's coffee and my hot chocolate were continuously refilled without having to track someone down. This was our first time there, so we didn't know about portion sizes. We ended up ordering a bit too much but we know for next time. We did family style on everything. My husband ordered the crepes, I ordered the cheese omelet with a side of hash browns and my daughter ordered the pancakes. All very good choices. I think the crepes were definitely the standouts though. I don't think the other items had anything extraordinary about them, but just the overall experience of ordering, easiness, attention to detail from server combined made everything extra special and us wanting to add this place to our favorite places.

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