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    Firehouse Cafe

    4.1 (308 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    FIREHOUSE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Quinoa bowl with two sunny side up eggs
    Heather T.

    Service - A+ (friendly, fast, welcoming, food comes out quickly) Food - we have only come here for breakfast several times. I want to come for lunch as the menu looks amazing. Scrambled eggs with ham - with a side of tomatoes. Delicious. Quinoa bowl with two eggs over medium - comes with potatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, avocado, quinoa, shredded cheese. You have the option of bacon or ham - I always choose diced ham. This is my absolutely favorite item on the menu. All their drinks were fantastic - black coffee (strong), vanilla latte (great) served in a Christmas mug (fun!), hot chocolate (great), hot honey ginger tea (very very yummy). The toast is served slathered in butter and with a tiny side of grape jelly. The grape jelly is AMAZING. I could eat an entire vat of that jelly by itself!!!! Highly recommend this place - it's off the beaten path restaurant. It's located on the corner/street side of Cerritos nestled within a small business park.

    Best sandwich in town

    Service is great the food is so good lunch and breakfast is awesome I highly recommend this restaurant

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    Eunice P.

    Cute lil hole in the wall. Seems like a local spot. Casual dining, attentive staff, fast service. A place where the usuals come serving the community and service folk. Very huge portions, shouldn't leave hungry. Good prices during these times. Mom n pop spot.

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    Deanne R.

    Good morning, it's breakfast time. This is our favorite spot now especially with a Favorites servers Lori I'm sorry I forgot the other ladies name.. we always receive great service and our food is always yummy. See you next week lol.

    Ortega Melt w/ fries.  Keepin' it simple.  :)
    Terry M.

    Hidden place, cute atmosphere stopped in on a whim. First off, great service as I came in close to closing but they would not let me leave and happily served me with a smile (I try really hard not to be that person coming in right at closing). The breakfast options look great so I'll need to return with the fam some morning. Ordered an Ortega Melt as that one of my lunch staples, on point. :)

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    Char O.

    So, we drive by this place all the time. So finally tried it for breakfast. OH MY GOD. It's so good. Good size portions and prices are better than most. The whole meal was cooked to perfection, like I requested. The ham steak is to die for. Very laid back atmosphere. Our server Lori is amazing. It reminds me of the quaint restaurant in Montana. Highly recommend.

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    Miguel R.

    Great breakfast spot with very friendly staff. My omelet was cooked to perfection and my hash-browns were nice and crisp. I like the fact food is unsalted to allow me to salt at my own risk. I did not get the young ladies name who was my server but she was a sweetheart. Great atmosphere with staff greeting anyone walking in.

    Chorizo scramble with beans, potatoes and flour tortillas.
    Danna P.

    This is my in-laws go to breakfast spot. We have been many times with them, but today we trekked there alone. The chorizo scramble plate is huge. My husband is a hearty eater and could only finish half. Leftovers will be great tomorrow! I opted for the chicken fried steak plate and it was pretty good. Also, a large portion and I have leftovers. My gravy was lukewarm so that was a disappointment. But overall the experience was good. The service was top notch. Jen was on top of it. By far one of the best servers we have ever encountered.

    Pastrami sandwich
    Fuyme J.

    First time visitors Indoor and outdoor sitting Parking lot shared with other businesses Place open at 7am serves both breakfast and lunch ! Upon walking in very much local establishment but you might be standing awkwardly in the doorway to find a place to sit or asking the staff if it was ok to sit at the bar as we did Order veggie sandwich with onion rings and pastrami sandwich with salad Good tasty great. Fresh, crisp, right about of portion, not greasy and easy on the stomach. Reasonable pricing. Only concern is observing the servers helping with some of the kitchen tasks like toasting bread but not wearing gloves and still taking orders and going back and forth. Also one of the busser was eating his breakfast behind the counter while working and assisting and others. Overall great place and ambiance, but I be a bit concern of the cross contamination if or when it may occur.

    Coffee's good & they refill often!
    Irene D.

    From the outside Firehouse Cafe is unassuming, located in a small business park. The inside is also pretty basic but it's cozy & welcoming, allowing the excellent food & service to take the spotlight. The menu offers traditional as well as creative takes on Breakfast & Lunch choices. Portions are generous & taste homemade. Prices while not low (but what is these days?) are the same or even a few bucks less than other places that aren't nearly as good. Thumbs up on the quality Coffee & they're spot on with refills. The Feta Omelette's a winner. Filled with spinach, tomatoes & mushrooms generously festooned with crumbled Feta Cheese. The tomatoes (instead of potatoes) were ripe & a nice thickness. Sometimes tomatoes as a side are just plain sad. My choice of toast was the tasty Rye Bread. The BF was happy w/ the Burger Patty, over medium Eggs & country Potatoes. Their hash browns are also good. Other terrific dishes we've had: - Tuna Melt...Crispy, buttery toast & creamy tuna. A guilty pleasure. - Quinoa Bowl...So good! A variety of sautéed vegetables, avocado, diced potatoes, choice of meat such as ham or bacon & 2 eggs any style all atop tender quinoa. - Country Sausage Omelette (not for the faint of heart...it's creamy & rich!) Other winners: - Eggs Benedict Florentine - The Big Breakfast Burrito - The Mexican Chicken Sandwich. This one features a grilled chicken breast on a Torta roll. The flavor is crave-able with Melted Provolone, cilantro, avocado & red onions. Sometimes there's a wait but tables & booths are bussed quickly & you're bound to sit at a table or booth soon enough. There's also a counter. You pretty much can't go wrong with any menu item & parking is usually never a problem. Whether you come solo or otherwise you hopefully will feel at home. They seem to really appreciate you coming in & happily refill your beverages too!

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    Food is great especially the Eggs Benedict and Steak and Eggs. Friendly service and reasonably priced food

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    I love this place. There are a variety of Breakfast options and services is always excellent. Shout out to Lori for always being friendly.

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    Great place for breakfast!!! The service is so nice. I love thier breakfast sausage OMLETTE with BISCUIT and gravy. BOMB!!!

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    Great diner, huge high quality food, great hash browns and omelet. Nice service, reasonable prices. Recommended. Easy parking.

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    Amazing food and super friendly staff. Would recommend the chili cheese omelet and country benedict.

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    This place never disappoints! Great service and food. Always my go to if I want something different than my husband and 3 boys!

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    Came here with a party of nine, they were quick to accommodate (although they didn't have the…read morereservation in the system that we had called in two days prior, and there was some visible quibble between the servers as to who was going to take us) and were more than friendly the entire time. Our glasses were kept full and they were attentive whenever we needed anything. The ambiance was clean and welcoming, with lots of televisions on with various sports on which was nice. The food was... ok... Some mistakes made on the orders, and a few in the party just weren't pleased with their orders - in particular with the fish and chips, they both said it seemed like it was frozen and whipped up quick - the texture and taste was off. My order was the roast beef melt with chillies. It came with the roast beef and chilies, but then had sauerkraut and thousand island dressing, like the chef just lost track of what he was making half way through? I lived with it as we had already waited to start eating as there was an error between salad and sandwich for another order, and I was hungry and didn't want to hold things up further. Again, they were friendly and fixed the things we brought up to them, but they just seemed like there were a lot of communication issues and things not running as tightly as they should behind the scenes.

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    I've had coffee from a lot of places, but this spot genuinely stood out to me. I'm honestly not…read moreeven a huge coffee person, so for me to still be thinking about this drink says a lot. My friends and I were staying at a hotel nearby and decided to make the 15 minute walk over, and it ended up being one of the best parts of the trip. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt welcoming. The cashier was incredibly kind and patient, and even though the place was busy, everything moved quickly and smoothly. There were people studying, having conversations, relaxing with friends, and it just had that perfect coffee shop energy that makes you want to stay longer than you planned. The coffee itself was amazing. It tasted smooth, fresh, and honestly addictive without being overpowering. You could tell there was real care put into making it. Some places are overhyped, but this one actually lived up to the feeling people look for when they want a "good coffee shop experience." This is one of those places that becomes part of the memory of a trip. I would genuinely come back to SoCal just to visit this coffee shop again.

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    Quality comfort food, good service warm atmosphere! Hubbs…read moreand I were at Boo docks so we popped in for a lunch on a Saturday afternoon. It was busy but there was room at the bar top so we sat there. He ordered the pulled pork sandwich that had Mac n cheese and onion straws in it. And garlic fries for the add. What a flavor bomb! The bread was toasty and the Manx n cheese paired nicely with the sweet and savory pork. The onion straws were perfect for texture. Very good very rich, we should've opted for slaw on the side, but the fries were delicious. I had the grilled cheese and homemade tomato basil bisque soup. That was so darn delicious! The soup is VERY mild in flavor but nice. The cheese to bread ratio was spot on, the bread was toasted perfectly. I ate it by both dipping in the soup and on their own. Served was very nice but she was busy! Great experience. Will return!

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    4.2(544 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$
    Kid friendly
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    Loved everything I got to try out recently…read more The dirty fries were to die for. It had the perfect ratio of fries and chopped up chicken w/ their sauce on. I am ready for seconds! I really appreciated the fries actually not tasting soggy despite the seasoning on top. The chicken bowl with eggs were delicious too. I liked the coleslaw they included as well. It had a nice black pepper flavor to it that made everything taste a bit more brightened. I wish it gave me a no rice / all slaw option. I also liked the lack of sour / mayo laden nature of typical coleslaw. This, I wouldn't mind eating all the time. I usually otherwise can't stand coleslaws. The service was friendly and efficient. The pricing was reasonable for the amount of food I got. The place had good parking and the online ordering went through without a hitch. Looking forward to returning again in the future.

    Just thinking about the Egg N Bird Sandwich is making my mouth water as I write this. The food here…read moreis a bit on the pricier side, but the quality and portion sizes make it absolutely worth it. The crack sauce lives up to its name--it's slightly sweet, a little tangy, and tastes like a blend of BBQ and honey mustard with a sriracha kick. The fries are perfectly crispy and even better when dipped in that sauce. Do yourself a favor and order an extra side (or two) of the crack sauce. You won't regret it.

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