We have been coming here for years. Excellent food and service. Today we came for brunch and it was delicious!! Renee was our server and was super attentive and friendly. Lots of seating inside and out and super chill. Love it!! read more

Came here for brunch and it did not disappoint. Definitely try their coffees here, especially their cold brews!!! So creamy and delicious - the salted foam cold brew was just perfection. The food was really good here too! We shared a breakfast burrito and spicy chorizo hash... and both were delicious. The spicy chorizo hash in particular really made an impression and the portion was huge!! This quaint, tucked away spot is a great place for a brunch date. Service could've been a bit friendlier, but at least they were quick and efficient. read more

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great little spot in Costa Mesa. was ready to be disappointed because of the wait time after i ordered but when the meal came i realized why it took as long as it did. clearly not a case of pre batched risotto like a lot of other restaurants. made to order and fresh as could be. not only was the portion size incredible for the price point but the flavor?! i'm ready to have that chefs baby. best chicken piccata i've ever had. everything from the risotto to the sauce had the most incredible flavor. it's gonna be hard for me to try anything else next time i go. read more

Eat Chow - Chicken Piccata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

They have tasty juices for mimosas! The chorizo hash is amazing and so are the short rib tostadas. The pancakes are light and fluffy too. They let you chill and they do not rush you. read more

Went here for lunch. The place is small, but has an outdoor patio available. The food was good, however I felt my shrimp tacos could have had less cabbage and at least one more shrimp per taco. I got two big mouthfuls of cabbage on one of my tacos and a mouthful on the other. My husband got the breakfast cubano sandwich. He said it was pretty good. Ou service was good. Although, I had a bit of a wait for a refill on my water. I gave this a 4 stars only because the tacos needed more shrimp and the wait for refills on water. read more

Eat Chow - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Food here is absolutely phenomenal, there's something for everyone whether you're vegetarian, a meat eater, pescatarian or gluten free. Allison our waitress was amazing and guided us through the menu while making great suggestions and being very personable. I recommend this spot to anyone in the OC area read more

Mac and cheese was very good, service was fantastic, and the restaurant has a modern, chic vibe. Would definitely recommend

Came here for my birthday brunch in May, and forgot to review.. first of all this place is right off the triangle square, so Newport blvd just before getting on the 55. I love this spot. Parking can be challenging as it's all street and like a couple in the back. I would expect a small wait.. nothing crazy. I really liked the short rib breakfast tostadas and I would recommend them. My mouth is salivating just thinking about it. They have a large oven patio with outdoor seating. Good for groups. They have fresh ingredients in their alcoholic drinks. I say a great sport for brunch but their dinner menu looks great too! read more

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Visited this location today after taking the dogs on a Sunday morning walk in Balboa. This spot has a really cute outdoor patio that is dog friendly with comfortable seating, and the inside has a clean, modern black & white aesthetic. Ambiance/Aesthetics ~ 9/10 We ordered a dirty Chai Latte to try and it did not disappoint. It was sweet and spicy and you could definitely taste the shot of espresso. For brunch we got the burger and a stack of pancakes to share. The burger was amazing, probably one of our favorites we've had. The salty bacon along with the combo of the grilled onions and the cheese was just a heavenly juxtaposition of flavors that worked harmoniously together. The burger comes with either a salad or you can upgrade to fries or onion rings which we opted to do. We got the fries and while shoestring fries aren't usually my favorite, these were probably some of my favorite shoestring fries I've had. The buttermilk pancakes were great, the perfect combo of crispy outside and fluffy middle. Overall, we loved the food and will definitely be coming back soon. Food ~ 9/10 Lastly, the service was pretty good, our server was friendly and the busser made sure our water glasses stayed full and that we didn't need anything. We were the only outside table which was kinda nice because it felt like we were the only ones there. Service ~ 8.5/10 Put this spot on your list next time you are in the Newport/Costa Mesa area and looking for a cool vibe, good food & pup friendly. read more

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One of my fav spots for breakfast in Costa Mesa. Unfortunately forgot to take pictures today, but my go to order is the chilaquiles with a lavender latte. Everything is so good though (burrito, tacos, classic breakfast, etc.) Big shoutout to our waiter, Davis, today who really enhanced our experience. Not only was he an excellent server, refilling our water throughout and quick to bring out food/drinks, but he cracked jokes and had an overall pleasant demeanor to be around read more

A coworker recommended this spot when I left work late and knew the family was going to be getting hungry by the time I'd arrive home. Needed a place close in Newport. Parking was so easy! The inside has plenty of seating for a Friday at 6:30 pm and there's a decent selection of kids menu items. The kids menu doesn't include a kid drink I don't recall. It's a little pricey for kids food (buttered noodles were $9 I think and a kids cheese quesadilla was $10-11) but for the convenience it was worth it. The quesadilla was packed with cheese. The buttered noodles were those tubey corkscrew ones (cavatappi, I think). But let's feature the real solid part of the menu where Eat Chow shines; the strong cocktails!!! I waited until my fam arrived with a red sangria and about 1/2 way through I could already feel it. Tasty but no fruit ontop, that's fine. I figured I needed to curb myself at one drink but I'd been craving an espresso martini these days since the suppression of my taste buds post covid. The espresso martini was to die for. The best I've ever had!! So so worth the $13/14!! I got the mahi mahi tacos and my husband got the grilled shrimp tacos. Both were superb! We spent $166 before tip on two kids items, two kids drinks, 3 cocktails, 1 beer, and 2 taco entrees. It was a bit up there but honestly I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Just maybe less booze read more

Great spot to eat fresh!! My second time here was way better than the first! I think I ordered wrong the first time. It was good but this time it was great!!! My friend and I had wine and we each had a salad and they were both delicious!! Fresh and done right! The service was good and the ambiance modern and quaint. We beat the dinner rush arriving at 5:30pm. By the time we left at 7pm it was a full house. read more

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I met a friend for brunch here for the first time and it was so good! The food was delish, and the lemon strawberry/raspberry mimosa was tasty! The waiter was great and I liked the ambiance. read more

Eat Chow - The Chow Classic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Wonderful brunch spot! Brought the whole family here and everyone enjoyed the meal. Cheesy Tots (5): Must get! Super cheesy with 5 different cheeses. Then there's bacon on top of tots! So good! Chow French Toast (4): Pretty good in shareable sizes. The berry sauce was tasty, but most people just enjoyed it with butter and syrup. Chow Buttermilk Pancakes (4): Light and fluffy. We added chocolate chips. Kids loved it! American scramble (4): Well executed classic. Spicy Chorizo Hash (4): This just sounded amazing and it was pretty good. The chorizo had good flavor but the whole dish just lacked something. Maybe the potatoes were sliced too big? don't know. Either way, there's a fried egg on top to bring everything together so you can't go wrong with that. Those cheesy tots! That was my favorite. Solid brunch spot. read more

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Had lunch at Eat Chow, we ordered fig and Brie sandwich and also the French dip. We had a side of the loaded tots, overall the food was very well prepared good taste. Menu is some what small in its offering but again what they have is good. Very nice atmosphere and ambiance, nice and calm place. Service was ok, server went on break or left not sure another young man came and completed the service. Overall a nice experience. Will be back. read more

Eat Chow - Loaded tots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Such an amazing experience! Allison was our server (party of 12) and KILLED IT!!! Was so patient and made sure orders were correct quick service, accurate, and food was killer. We came from Arizona and this did not disappoint. She gave us some local bar recommendations and the overall vibe was great. Slay Allison & eat chow read more

My partner and I saw this place as we were driving by and decided to give it a try for breakfast! It's super cute and pretty small. There are both inside and outside seating available. Parking was easy right on the street. Service was great and we were seated right away. We ordered the chicken breakfast tostadas and the Cuban breakfast sandwich. Both were SO delicious!! We also got London fog and caramel latte which were equally as delicious. The caramel latte wasn't as sweet as we hoped. Definitely recommend giving this place a try if you're in the area! read more

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Nice little trendy breakfast lunch place with an interesting menu. Variety of coffee drinks Bellini selection. Patio dining by the parking lot. Overall a pretty good place to grab a quick bite. I didn't care for the regular coffee but the caramel cold brew was very good. They offer Bellini flights. read more

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The new location of eat chow just opened! This location is a bit bigger and has plenty of free parking. In OC, free parking isn't always the easiest to find. I ordered the pesto toast and I was blown away!!! I have no idea what they put in the spread to make it taste so yummy!! Sometimes I find toasts with feta a bit too cheesy but not with this one! I couldn't recommend it more! My friends ordered salads that also looked so good! I am giving four stars because the service was lacking. We had to call someone over to take the bill and then they messed up our charges. They are still a new restaurant, so there may be growing pains. Overall, the food was amazing! Happy to have this in my neighborhood! read more

Eat Chow - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The food is delicious! The staff is gracious! And the price is just right! If you haven't checked this place out, it is a must! Eat Chow!

Came here with some friends for friendsmas and it had a variety of menu items. They didn't take reservations but we called ahead to see the wait time and came a bit earlier. They were able to seat half our party initially while the others were on the way. We got started with some appetizers (loaded tots and truffle fries) and drinks! They don't have a full bar, it was mostly just wine and beers. The sangria came in a wine glass with lots of ice, I would have asked for less ice next time. The truffle fries were so crispy and thin, we loved them. The pasta dish was super filling, I couldn't finish it all so my friends helped. It was a worth a try, I would come back for apps and drinks. read more

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Great she is and great food. Came here with a large group for brunch. Very accommodating and good vibes. Everything we got was delicious. Loved the pesto goat eggs and churro waffle! read more

Eat Chow - Pea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place is soooo good. All the food is amazing not to menu the service is next to none. Very nice and accommodating. The interior is super cool and clean. And they have an awesome out door seating area that is comfortable and convenient. Must try read more

Planned a visit down to Costa Mesa for the sunflower field and decided to stop in Eat Chow for brunch to make it into a mini day trip. The restaurant is actually much smaller than I anticipated and glad we came early. Be prepared to wait to if you aren't there in the first hour after it opened. Ordered their tostadas, chilaquiles, and French toasts. Portions were generous and everything was beyond delicious! We somehow managed to polished the 3 entrees between my husband and I. Worth every calories tho! Highly recommend checking out their brunch menu when in the area! read more

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Very modern, chick and clean interior with a cute little outdoor patio to sit at! I brought my niece (12) & nephew (15) here for breakfast. There exact words... "This place is Bussin" I'm told that translation means fantastic. What we ate; Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Pancakes Huevos Rancheros Tings Breakfast Toastadas Everything was amazing and came out quickly! Wyatt was our server and he did a fantastic job. Thank you Wyatt read more

Eat Chow - Eat Chow Interior - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Such a great breakfast/brunch spot for a sunny Sunday mid-morning. Eat Chow is cute & comfortable, the food is great, servers are kind, parking is (for the most part) solid -- overall, they hit most of the marks! I've been a small handful of times with my boyfriend but the meal from our most recent visit stuck out the most to me, hence my review. Though it was brunch time on a Sunday, we were sat in about 20 minutes (I don't think we've ever waited longer than 30) -- there's a solid amount of seating outside if you'd like to wait but can get filled out because this place pops off (and for fairly good reason) Once we were seated, we ordered the Truffle Parmesan Fries ($12) with a side of Chipotle Aioli ($0.75) -- always a good choice, we love a shoestring fry! I ordered the BBQ Breakfast Tacos ($16) & Corazon Margarita ($14) while my boyfriend ordered the Chow Benedict ($16), Double Espresso ($3.50), & Cookie Butter Cold Foam Cold Brew ($7) (both of our orders came with potatoes. They really, really know what they're doing with a potato, perfect amount of crisp & squish!) His Benedict was pretty good, they know how to do a hollandaise well & the ham was pretty enjoyable (I always go for a Salmon Benedict myself but this was pretty solid) The Cookie Butter Cold Foam Cold Brew was super enjoyable to him and pretty good to me, he's the coffee connoisseur so he knows way more than I do, I'd say his good review is trustworthy! As for the Corazon Margarita, it was fine. It honestly felt like it lacked a bit of flavor but it was very pretty, great for photos. Additionally, our server actually misheard me & brought the Corazon Mimosa out originally. Getting a free drink because the house made an error is always a great time but unfortunately, it was a bit too syrup-y for my liking! I think next time I'll just opt for the Espresso Martini ($14) that it looked like many people were enjoying. The star of the show was absolutely the BBQ Breakfast Tacos, hands down without a doubt. That Japanese BBQ sauce??? Out of this world. The bacon & goat cheese? Phenomenal. I would come back solely for these tacos, I was genuinely sad when I felt myself getting full & realized that I couldn't finish them all. Get them, trust me, TRUST ME! Overall, they get 4 stars because I love the atmosphere & the tacos were bomb but I feel like every time I come here, I'm disappointed by the drinks I get and the service is ~almost~ there -- super kind staff all around but I feel like I always have to wear a sign to get my server's attention. It's cool, things get busy but you notice stuff! Great job, Eat Chow, I'll see you next time! read more

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Love breakfast or lunch here when I have time to sit. They're generally quick and the food is tops. The braised short rib breakfast tostadas are so damn good it's nuts if you're up for spending for them. For lunch, the french dip sandwich hits the spot. read more

Takeout is better than dining in. When you dine in they really try to rush you out of there so they can move on to the next customer quickly. You won't be able to take your time and have a convo. Expensive due to it's location. For the price they should include utensils and napkins and basic condiments that go with the food without you asking. Good coffees and breakfast/brunch dishes and salads. Mexican food wasn't that good but other lunch/dinner dishes there were good. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Parallel park outside on 18th street for free. read more

We got sat down quickly on a Saturday, server(s) are very attentive, the food is properly priced. The Chicken Thinga is phenomenal, the chilaquiles were a lil on the dry side. All and all really good experience. Thank you Alex ! read more

It was my second time coming and I had a great experience! Our server Amanda was very attentive and when we told her the truffle parmesan fries didnt taste much like truffle, she took it back to the kitchen to make sure it had more flavor. On top of that she refilled the fries too. I definitely recommend the fries! The Chow Burger was pretty decent - not the most amazing burger I've had but the salad that came with it was tossed very well with the dressing. They have half off wine bottles on wednesdays if that's something you would enjoy. Overall a great dining experience! read more

Very cute restaurant with seasonal menu items. Great service and tasty food. 4 of us shared hanger steak, spicy shrimp pasta, spinach and artichoke dip and a large house salad. Beers, wine & cocktails also available. read more

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Food, service and ambiance scored high! Someone told me about the truffle parmesan fries and I am so glad I tried it cause it wasn't an ordinary fries once you start eating you can't stop. I will come back here and just enjoy the fries in their front porch seating. Husband loved the chicken piccata with risotto and I also enjoyed the burger with a side or ceasar salad. Highly recommended if you are in the Costa Mesa area read more

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Worth the 5 star review. Our service was Great! I had the fish tacos and the chilè aioli sauce on the tacos was so Good, they tasted fresh and the fish was cooked perfect. Husband had the French dip sandwich and also mentioned how fresh the bread was and the meat tasted good. Will definitely come back next time in Newport! read more

Eat Chow - French Dip Lunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This was a cute little spot in Newport that my husband found. It's pretty pricy, but I guess that's Newport for you. We tried the Warm Curry Chicken Salad, Cheesy tots, Smokey grilled shrimp Tacos, crispy tinga chicken tacos, crispy beef tacos, and Baja style fish tacos. The salad sounded really good, but I ended up not really liking it. I thought I'd try something new today, so that's the only reason I got it. Normally, I like curry, but I realized it's not great as a salad. I also discovered I'm not a fan of warm salad after all. Lesson learned. It was good, but I wouldn't order it again. We ordered the cheesy tots for my son and it was DELICIOUS. Me and my husband were finishing it off for him. I loved how cheesy it was, especially with the bacon bits topped on top... it was fire. All the tacos were so good. The crispy tinga chicken was probably my husband's favorite out of all of them. Overall, great service. I would definitely recommend for friends to try this please. read more

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Food and service is great. Seared salmon sandwich is quite the mouth full to say but is always good. Salads are exciting and delicious. Parking leaves a bit to be desired however the ambiance of the restaurant is always enjoyable. Try the truffle fries with their chipotle ranch! read more

The cheesy tots here are insane! crispy, smothered in gooey cheese, bacon, and chili aioli. Easily one of the best thing on the menu and worth coming back for on their own. read more

This local restaurant was great. Met my cousin for a Sunday brunch. I'm a big coffee martini fan, so of course enjoyed their espresso martini, delish. The food was amazing and delighted they accommodate me as I dnt eat potatoes. My eggs Benedict were served with fried mixed vegetables. So happy with my choice and service was great. Our waitress was very friendly, cheerful and provided great service. I definitely will be returning. Y'all have to try the banana pudding bread. read more

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Came to the restaurant to have a bite and send off some urgent emails. While they don't have the internet, the menu was inspired and the food was fresh. Our waiter, Roy, was really a great help navigating our nutritional needs and being very helpful in describing the menu! His suggestions were spot on. Did I mention the food was great? Tasty food, great music, a cheerful ambience; I'll be coming back! read more

Eat Chow - Inside Eat Chow - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came here for the first time today with my husband and everything from atmosphere, service, and food was great phenomenal. Our waitress was D and she was awesome. Really took her time to explain the menu to us and also brought us one of their most popular appetizers (cauliflower). She was also handling about 10 tables herself and never once was short or forgot about us. She needs a raise! Husband had the tenderloin tacos and I had the Cuban sandwich, both FANTASTIC. Definitely will be coming back for breakfast as we missed the cut off. read more

This place is absolutely amazing! The staff here is so great!!! Hannah and Michelle were so great! We came only for one round of drinks and ended up with 3 rounds because they were just that good. we ended up getting nachos and the nachos were loaded!! I left here absolute satisfied! Also the ambience was really nice. The seats were comfortable and felt like a little slice of tulum. They didn't cheap out at all on the furniture. 10/10 recommend. read more