There aren't that many places around that specialize in grilled cheese, and Grater has some pretty nice offerings. We ordered takeout and inhaled the food. However, we ordered online and requested the Yelp check-in offer and it wasn't honored. I tried the Avocado Grilled Cheese and loved it. It has the basic 5 cheese (colby, swiss, monterey, provolone, and cheddar) along with grilled avocado, tomato, crispy bacon, arugula, and their pale ale beer chipotle aioli - so good! The sourdough had great crispiness even with the drive home. The crunch from the bacon added a nice textural component to the gooeyness of the cheese and avocado. And the arugula with a bit of crunch and bitterness to offset the other flavors - yum! Pickup was quick and easy. It's located in a plaza that can notoriously be difficult to park in during peak hours, so plan accordingly! read more

Grater Grilled Cheese - Avocado Grilled Cheese - American Near Me - Irvine, California

Excellent place for a quick bite! Very tasty and the team is very friendly and nice. Lots of parking too! read more

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3.5 Stars. Interesting variations on the classic grilled cheese. Good flavors. Friendly service. Overall pretty solid, but not so amazing that I'd go out of my way to return. Note: The day I went, the google directions linked through their Yelp page took me in the opposite direction towards the church about 5 minutes down the street. I was circling around for a while until I turned off directions and started looking for the store on my own. ********************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Will definitely return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around eating here read more

Grater Grilled Cheese - Cali Grilled Cheese - American Near Me - Irvine, California

I tried Greater Grilled Cheese a month ago and had the LA Pastrami, it was really good but didn't have a lot of meat on it. My husband and I were out and about today and wanted to give their breakfast a try. They open at 10:00 am, we were there at 10:22 and the doors were locked, there were workers working behind the counter but no one opened the doors for us so we left.......... :( read more

We were really impressed with this place. We got the Country Mac and Cheese and it was really good. Like REALLY good! For some reason I thought the portion would be bigger. It was $10 and I would size it to be two sides for two people. We had two adults and two kids (7 and 4) and it was not enough. My 7 year old daughter could had finished the whole thing by herself. We will definitely try the others. 5/5 is my vote! We also got two sandwiches to share. The lobster and the carnivore one. The kids ate the carnivore and it basically taste like a patty melt/hamburger. I expected the cheese to be wet like cheese wiz but it was cheesy from deli cheese. It was still good. I would rate this 3/5. The lobster was really good! The flavor is rich and you can taste the lobster. Since the flavor is rich, the flavor can get pretty heavy so this is a good sandwich to share if you want to try the others. I would rate this 4.5/5. Hubby thought the free fries through the yelp checkin offer were good. I thought they needed a bit more salt. The texture was good. I would rate it 3.5/5. Overall, we will be back to try the other Mac and Cheese flavors. Next time we'll get two Mac and cheese and two sandwiches and skip the fries unless there's another free offer :) read more

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I miss this place. It was shut down fully near the beach. I miss eating the crab cheese sandwich

Got the philly with chipotle aioli. Man who took order recommended it, said it was his favorite. It was very good, excellent service, 0 complaints. read more

the food was sooo good & filling! Big thanks to Chris & Euler (sorry if I spelt it wrong ) they were so helpful & it being my first time made it a lot easier lol ! ill definitely be coming back read more

Michelle was awesome and very knowledgeable of the menu! Her customer service is above and beyond! Her recommendations were spot on and she promptly prepared our order. The atmosphere is very aesthetic, cute little place in sand canyon. If you ever come by make sure to try there delicious food read more

After following Grater Grilled Cheese on Instagram for what feels like forever, I finally made it in! I added additional toppings to my grilled cheese, Mac & cheese, the beer cheese chipotle sauce, and pickles. It was super delicious and cheesy. I have been to numerous BYO grilled cheese establishments that don't up-charge per topping like Grater, but the add ons being so yummy made up for that. I want to come back to try the Buffalo chicken options (Mac & cheese and grilled cheese). Super fun spot to go! read more

Grater Grilled Cheese - Grilled cheese - American Near Me - Irvine, California

This place has so much potential. It's off of the Main Street. We went on a Monday after lunch time and they were not busy at all. Actually they were cleaning and all the indoor tables and chairs were up. I thought they were closed by the way the workers were acting. The guy behind the counter was mopping and kinda ignored us for the first 5 mins while we looked over the menu. Ordered the lobster Mac and it was very good and came with a lot of lobster mixed in. I enjoyed the crunchy onions on top which added extra texture to the meal. However it was Luke warm. Maybe if it was hot it would taste better. Almost makes me think it was just sitting there waiting for someone to order it read more

Grater Grilled Cheese - Lobster Mac - American Near Me - Irvine, California

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This spot is among other food businesses. I only ordered for takeout so I didn't stay. I waited outside the location at the dining tables. Only wait for my order about 8 minutes. The guy at the cashier, sorry I didn't catch his name, but he was very nice greeted me and asked if I had a pickup order or ordering takeout. He knew his menu items and brought the items I had ordered out to me. I had ordered the Chef's special which was the Jalapeño Cream Cheese Grilled Cheese. It was sooo tasty and it totally had a cheese pull which I like to see. It's packaged nicely with a piece of kosher pickle seasoned with some type of chile flakes but not spicy but so delicious! I'm coming for more stuff to try on their menu. read more

We ordered 3 grilled cheese sandwiches and 2 loaded fries. Online ordering allows you to order spreads with each item, so we ordered 2 for each item. We ended up only getting 4 spreads TOTAL. We like to use a lot of sauce which is why we ordered it. We also would have paid if they told us we needed to for that amount of sauce. But they didn't say anything and just shorted us. The sandwiches were good. We got the Texas, Philly and Chicken Pesto. The short rib in the Texas was tender and moist, but overall was a bit dry, maybe due to the thickness of the cheese and the onion rings. The Chicken Pesto was moist and flavorful, probably my favorite one. My brother said his Philly was really good. We also ordered 2 lobster fries and ended up tossing most of it. It was EXTREMELY dry and seemed like it was sitting for a while. The fries were like ones that come frozen. The lobster & krab topping was good, but even the shredded krab was dried out. The picture on online ordering shows their beer Chipotle aioli drizzled on top and served on the side, but there was nothing on either of our fries. We paid almost $60 including tax and tip, which is a little steep considering the quality of the fries. The grilled cheese sandwiches were good though and worth the price I guess. I think we will pass on this place from now on. read more

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Covid Review I'm almost certain I found this place on social media and I was not disappointed. Most places take really great photos of their food with great angles and lighting, but when you get your food - it looks nothing like what you saw on IG. We got a Lobster Grilled Cheese, a Cordon Blue and the Avocado. There is a community out door eating area - but we took our food to go and to my surprise, the sandwiches were still nice and crunchy when we got home (10 min drive). All 3 sandwiches were filled with cheesy yummy goodness. When we went they had a checkin special and we got an order of fries for free. It;s a teeny tiny bag.... and they were ok. I'd definitely will be coming back to try some of the other sandwiches read more

Grater Grilled Cheese - Cordon Blue - American Near Me - Irvine, California

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Grater Grilled Cheese to celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day! Came in on a Monday at 6 p.m. They have a wide variety of food on their menu. Asked the server what she recommended. I ended up ordering Cali Grilled Cheese (Basic 5 grilled cheese with Arugula, no Jalapeños, tomato, red bell peppers, caramelized onions & Avocado). I also got a free side of Pommes Fries for checking in with yelp! Also ordered a Root Beer 12 oz can. My sandwich was big and packed with lots of flavor! It was very cheesy and the bread was toasted just right! They also added a kosher pickle with seasoning (tajin) sprinkled on top. My sandwich was cut in half so it was easy to eat! The staff was super friendly. Young lady working the register was sweet enough to take my photo. The store was extra clean and had hand sanitizer available. We ate on there outdoor seating area. Plenty of parking in this shopping mall as well as seating. read more

Grater Grilled Cheese - Breakfast - American Near Me - Irvine, California

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We got a Basic 5 cheese to go on a Friday night and it was so delicious. Crunchy buttered bread with super melty cheese inside and a very friendly staff. Everything was awesome and we will be back. read more

The worst customer service ever! As I walked to the counter, 2 employees see me, then look away. After standing there with no greeting or real acknowledgement, a male employee asks me from a distance "picking up"? He packs up the order, then hands it to me with no other words spoken. Horrible! read more

Food is great, but only 1 employee preparing food and taking orders and payments is SLOW. Employee doing his best, but Manager understaffed restaurant for busy dinner hour. Good food, poor management! read more

Pleasant service. Nice outdoor seating. Tasty grilled cheese, pommes frites, tomato soup, and patty melt made with impossible beef. Look forward to trying their spreads and additions, like avocado, cooked onions, etc. Pretty filling. We took two half sandwiches home. They estimated 7-10 minutes prep time and brought the food out in seven minutes. Thankfully, easy parking and access for wheelchair. Sorry we cannot get breakfast there too. Maybe fried egg sandwich? read more

Grater Grilled Cheese - American Near Me - Irvine, California

This grilled cheese was really "grate"! Came out quickly as well. I liked the lobster grilled cheese that I got. The tomato soup was ok on its own, but I liked dipping my sandwich in it. Also came with a pickle! Neat! I'd definitely come back here to grab a quick lunch. read more

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I visited here for the first time on 07/13/2022 at lunchtime. I placed an order online for pick-up. I didn't come for the namesake Grilled cheese, as today was National French Fry Day, and I decided to take an order of the Buffalo Fries. I was not disappointed. This was a generous serving of fries with cheese melted on top, as well as quite a bit of the buffalo chicken pieces. (Probably the equivalent of two buffalo strips chopped up) The fries were fried to just a crispy, golden perfection! I am not sure how they did it; however, they were just excellent. I do wish they would have added a bit more cheese; however, let's be honest -- I didn't need it. I do wish they would add a separate sign for pick ups only, as it was a little weird waiting in the main line for about 7 minutes, when my order was ready on the counter. I would return again though, and I hope to get a grilled cheese next time! read more

I was craving a GOOD grilled cheese and honestly this place didnt let me down. I got a 5 cheese grilled cheese and added mac n cheese to it. Honestly so delicious. I also got a side of mac and cheese which tasted a bit bland. But inside of the grilled cheese it was perfect! read more

Grater Grilled Cheese - Entrance - American Near Me - Irvine, California

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Love their fries. So crispy. Pesto grilled cheese -- the cheese was melted however I thought it was a bit bland. Will go back for the fries and try other grilled cheeses. I've got my eye on the avocado! read more

Quick service and good grilled cheese! It honestly wasn't as heavy as I thought it would be. Love that they don't skimp on the veggies! read more

Grater Grilled Cheese - Veggie Grilled Cheese - American Near Me - Irvine, California

Grater is one of my favorite places to go out to lunch! The Philly grilled cheese is always so amazing, total comfort food! Staff is always super friendly and accommodating, and the restaurant has the cutest, quirky decor! Highly recommend! read more

In a plaza surrounded by a handful of other good food options. It wasn't crowded during a late lunch hour so I stopped in to give this place a try. The cheese was creamy, gooey, and just thick enough to make you want to scoop more of it. So as a comfort food, it gets the job done. Loud environment inside in contrast to its neighbors so not the best place for a conversation although there's a common area with plenty of shared outside seating. read more

Grater Grilled Cheese - Side Pommes Frites - American Near Me - Irvine, California

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I chose this place on a whim but I definitely recommend. I ordered ahead of time, but my order was still hot and delicious. As good as the service and food was, I highly recommend you give yourself time because the parking lot is a nightmare! It took me longer to drive around and find parking than it did to go inside and get my order. But if you have the time, try the avocado grilled cheese on sourdough they also have a few bread options (including gluten-free) and you can add toppings or remove. read more

Grater Grilled Cheese - Avocado Grilled Cheese on Sourdough - American Near Me - Irvine, California

Josue gave me the best customer service I have received and years. Also the food was amazing, so were his recommendations. I will come here as often as I can read more

Food was good, but not to die for. I really liked their fries. Service was friendly. Ambiance decent. We ate outside, so it was nice to have a covered outdoor dining area. All in all, it was a decent experience. read more

Sandwich had so much flavor! I love the pickles with the spicy seasoning! Came here after the beach and it was so filling! read more

Grater Grilled Cheese - The Philly Grilled Cheese - American Near Me - Irvine, California

To start let me say that the menu is "grater" that just grilled cheese. I should not say "just" grilled cheese, because that's very good here, both in the traditional GC as well as the various sandwiches which add on different ingredients. Two non-sandwich menu items stand out here. The first is simple: their "Pomme Frites" which includes Truffle Oil, Parmesan Cheese and Parsley. The second is Lobster Mac n Cheese which they say has 5 different cheeses with our "Butter Fried Lobster & Krab" Service is great and the staff are friendly and courteous. read more

2 sandwiches, 2 orders of mac n cheese and a drink. $55.96?!!!! No flavor, overpriced, no place to sit due to overcrowding, took 10 minutes to find a parking spot (all full). Never again. read more

Grater Grilled Cheese - No flavor, overpriced (all on the photo was $55.96) - American Near Me - Irvine, California

Grater Grilled cheese spot is amazing! I love going there for the basic 5 grilled cheese. The Parmesan crusted bread is just *chef's kiss*. It's my go-to spot, and I always leave with a happy, full tummy. Can't beat that crispy goodness! Don't miss out on it! read more

The burgers here are amazing! I always get the BBQ bacon Burger and it's really good! The Grater Fries are amazing as well! And the peanut butter cheesecake to top it all off is great! read more

Edit: I had some of the leftover Mac later in the day it was much better. Maybe the flavors needed time to soak in. There was nothing wrong with the food it just didn't wow us. No dine in right now so we placed an online order. The order was ready when I got there and we didn't have to wait so that is a plus. The downside is that the food wasn't hot like it had just been prepared(not cold but sitting under and lamp). The mac was good and I enjoyed it, but not the best I've had. It had a type of fried onion on top (like the French's fried onions you see on green bean casseroles) that I gave to my husband. I'm sure that would have added some nice flavor but doesn't settle well with my stomach. I would recommend getting a container more appropriate for a gooey pasta. They used a sandwich container lined with a type of wrapper that ended up soggy and ripping. read more

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Who doesn't enjoy a nice stringy grilled cheese sandwich? You can get a lot of variety of grilled cheese over here from the classic, Philly cheese steak style, lobster grilled cheese, and many more. I had to try something different as I make grilled cheese at home a lot. The lobster grilled cheese was being ordered a lot it seemed so I had to give it a shot. Along with the Yelp Check-In offer, you can get a side of Pommes frites (fries with garlic and cheese). The sandwich had a nice toasty crunch to it, along with the gooey cheese and that's what you really want in your grilled cheese. The lobster just made it a tad bit better and it was just what I hoped for. There is ample amount of seating outside in this strip mall in Irvine. read more

Grater Grilled Cheese - Lobster Grilled Cheese and Side Pommes Frites - American Near Me - Irvine, California

Our friends from Southern California took us to this place, when we came to visit them. They said it was really good, and they were 100% correct! The customer service was awesome. The lady assisting us was very friendly and patient, when I wasn't ready yet with my order! Lol. The bathroom had a sign that said "Out of Service," however, when the lady saw that I was looking at it, she said I could use it anyways. I ordered the Chicken Pesto Grilled Cheese, and it was AMAZING! The sauce hit the spot, and I loved how it dripped out of the sandwich. The bread was nicely toasted, with well cooked chicken. It even came with a pickle. It was even more food than I expected, and I was therefore able to take half of it to go. I also ordered a side of Lobster Fries, and this was also VERY tasty! I've only had lobster once before and not liking it as much the first time, I was hesitant to try it at other places; however, this place did not disappoint. The to go container was small, so I tried to pack as many fries as I could lol! On Sunday's, this place closes at 6:00, however, the doors seem to close ten minutes prior, so please keep that in mind. Overall, I would highly recommend this place! I wish they had this in Northern California! read more

Grater Grilled Cheese - Lobster Fries and Chicken Pesto Grilled Cheese - American Near Me - Irvine, California

Friendly staff, great deal with sandwich of the month and 15% during happy hour! Spent only $15 on a philly, house salad, and you get a free bag of kettle chips when checking in on yelp. Would come back !! read more

I love the grilled cheese and tomato. The tomato add juiciness and provides a nice contrast to the cheese flavor. Also you can get the Parmesan crusted crust for $2.50 more. Its delish. read more

Grater Grilled Cheese - 2-6PM Happy Hour Specials - American Near Me - Irvine, California

I frequently order the Country Mac & Cheese, and it's always amazing! I've never had any issues at this location, which is rare in itself. I don't usually write reviews unless an experience is either extremely negative or exceptionally positive, and this time was definitely the latter. My recent visit stood out thanks to an employee named Alexis, who went above and beyond to help me. I called in around 7:50 PM, just before closing, and despite their system going down at 7:45 PM, Alexis made sure I could place and add to my order. Their dedication and willingness to provide great service, even so close to closing, was a refreshing change from most places. Highly recommend! read more