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this was a really spontaneous breakfast stop with a friend. i always appreciate when places have…read moresolid vegetarian options, and this spot had quite a few that caught my eye. despite all the savory options, i ended up settling for an acai bowl, which was so fresh and delicious, i was glad i chose it. it was light but still really satisfying, and it hit the spot perfectly. parking was pretty easy, the staff was nice, and there's a cute little courtyard you can sit in to enjoy your meal. the courtyard added to the relaxing morning vibe while we hung out and chatted. i've only popped by the one time so i can't necessarily rave about it, but i could definitely see myself stopping by again sometime!

Food was not good…read more Vietnamese coffee was very generic tasting. Not Vietnamese at all, more like a sugary americano. Breakfast burrito was very bland. No salt or pepper. They place a scoop of pico in the middle. Not very pleasant to take 1 large bite of watery veggies leaving the burrito wet and soaked. The place has a nice view unfortunately that's the best part of this place with my experience. I should have read the reviews or waited for something else in the plaza to open up.

Mushroom Flatbread (vegan style)

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Skinny berries smoothie

Rialto Cafe

3.8(1.4k reviews)

Located in Downtown Fullerton with convenient access to nearby public parking, which makes visiting…read morepretty easy. The restaurant itself is small and cozy with a comfortable atmosphere, but seating is limited. It can get busy during peak hours, so waiting is expected. There are also outdoor tables along the street that you can use when the weather is nice. Prices and portion sizes are reasonable, making it a good option for a casual breakfast or brunch. They were out of cold brew during my visit, so I ordered an iced coffee instead, but it was served a bit lukewarm, which was slightly disappointing. The omelet and Cobb salad were both flavorful and well prepared. The staff were friendly and provided good service. Overall, a cozy breakfast spot with solid food and a welcoming atmosphere.

I like the French toast. The way they plate it was Instagram worthy but it was delicious too. They…read moregot the right kind of sauce to go with it. I usually get the eggs Benedict or some kind of scrambled eggs. It's a small-medium space. Our server was nice and gave us good recommendations.

Inside

Breakfast Panini with Breakfast Potatoes

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Waiting outside

Eggspresso

4.3(897 reviews)

2.4 mi

I keep coming back for the lemon cream pancakes! Love the softness and that lemon cream is…read moreaddictive. A half stack probably would be filling enough since they're pretty big. Recently came and almost couldn't finish the full stack. Forgot they were 4 huge pancakes! Also liked the other food and drinks. Really should try more on the menu, but those pancakes keep calling me each time! It's one of those order first then sit down places. Plenty of seats inside and outside. Parking can be tough when the plaza is busy because it's a small lot but they validate.

Parking is 2 hour free with validation. Stopped by early on a Sunday. Loved the portobello fries…read morew/aji verde dip. SO yummy. Chicken was very juice in the chicken and waffles. There were two sauces, hollandaise and maple syrup. The kimchi fried rice was a little sweeter and tastes a bit like a pizza. The yuzu matcha tonic was different and fun to try. Espresso was strong, asked for an extra shot. Might come back for the fries again

Eggspresso Classic Breakfast | IG @moniquedao

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Dirty Paris Fog (dark, chocolate, chai, cinnamon) - excellent

Broken Yolk Cafe

4.5(3k reviews)

0.3 mi

Food was amazing, and affordable, and Sam was super friendly and ontop of everything!!!read more

I went there on a busy saturday morning to celebrate early mother's day, so I expected the wait to…read morebe long. Was finally sat where our server Maya greeted us. Amazing service throughout our experience! (was a bit of a wait on the food though, it was good.) I would come back again.

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Madero 1899

Came for Mother's Day brunch and it was fantastic! The servers and staff are so friendly and…read moreattentive. The food is always satisfying and the brunch gave everything and more. This is forever my go to when it comes to having a good time with great food and drinks.

This place is always great! Everyone that works here is always nice and willing to help. Food is…read moregreat! The staff is always up front with you if they are booked. They will try to get you sat and will let you know if you need to be out at a certain time for people with a reservation.

Ceviche

Margarita flight

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Monkey Business Cafe

3.8(1.8k reviews)

This seems to be a very a chill, casual place. There's parking in the back, as well as street…read moreparking. They hand you menus when you walk in & tell you it's open seating. When you're ready to order, you go to the counter to order & pay. The food was good, hazelnut latte was tasty, service was fast & pretty friendly. I met a friend there to catch up & they let us sit there for a couple hours - We were aware & made sure no one needed our table though! The oddest thing happened... a guy came in, ordered & sat down. I can only guess that he just worked out cuz, as he was waiting for his food, he put his foot up on top of the backrest of a dining chair & proceeded to massage his leg with a massage gun. Then of course did the other leg. Oh and while doing so, he played music from his iPhone very loudly, to cover up background music playing in the restaurant. -- Is this what people are doing now?

Monkey business has a whole business model around service and taking care of the community and I…read morelove that. Beyond that I don't have anything super amazing to say about this restaurant. It's very standard fare at standard pricing. It gets the job done if you're hungry. I was sad to see a piece of bacon in what was supposed to be a vegetarian selection. I didn't complain because they were busy, but I do wish they'd be more careful because it had me dissecting the rest of my omelette with insecurity about the contents. On the plus side, the fruit cups have more than just melon in them: pineapple, strawberry, orange and green melon, blueberries, and blackberries. Solid mix. It was strange to me that I had to ask for jelly to go with my sourdough toast. We also had to go up to the front where you order to get water refills. Again, none of this was major... just led to a really "meh" experience. Maybe they were just having an off day? We had to wait for a table. The food doesn't come out together, so the kids were a little antsy when my husband and I each had food but they didn't. There were no coloring sheets for kids so I had them drawing on napkins on the tables with pens that I just happened to have in my purse. Food was simple and fine but not anything special. Just not in a hurry to come back to this one.

Pick a seat and order at counter

Acai Yogurt Bowl

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Early Bird

3.9(3.3k reviews)

2.8 mi

I've been here several times in the past back when I was really into Benedicts, and this place made…read moresome 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.

Early Bird is a cozy brunch spot favored amongst Brea's locals. Given the popularity, it's helpful…read moreto get you and your party on the waitlist by calling ahead or using Yelp. I can't remember everything we ordered, but I will say what stood out to me were the Lomo Saltado and Smoked Salmon Waffle. Lomo Saltado's portion was a bit small, but my friend really enjoyed her plate and she said the flavors played off one another wonderfully. The Smoked Salmon waffle inherently doesn't sound like anything special, but I was so glad I ordered it. The fresh ingredients featured weren't overly salty, the portion-to-price point ratio was a nice surprise, and the waffle itself was quite fluffy. I really enjoyed this. Funny enough, I had to take the other half home because I was so stuffed. More Deets: - Took less than 10 mins to get seated - Attentive Customer Service - Plenty of Parking - Hot Tea wasn't anything special, wouldn't get this again I'd love to come back and try more of the menu the next time I'm in the area!

Pork belly Benedict, Frank Floyd Benedict, Nitro Iced Coffee, & Strawberry Mimosa

Duck confit hash, frank floyd benedict, the dutch waffle

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Pork Eggs Benedict + Chilaquiles

Fullerton Brew Co

3.9(571 reviews)

My friends and I visited this restaurant for the first time, and surprisingly, there was no wait on…read morea Friday night. They have a good selection of American food, and I ordered chicken risotto ($24) from the "favorites" section of the menu. Portion sizes here are good, and we were very full after dinner. Service here was basic, and we got everything we needed. Friday night is also a peak time at Downtown Fullerton, so it was hard to find parking spot. However, the ambience here was relaxed. While the chicken risotto was pricy, I enjoyed the mixed flavors and large portion size. The flavor came from the caper-parmesan beurre blanc sauce. It's a slightly creamy butter sauce with mild sweetness and added flavor from white wine. The capers added a very welcome tangy and savory seasoning to the sauce; they're one of my favorite garnishes. The flavors from the breaded chicken and risotto weren't too strong. However, I would've liked the dish more with if they put less parmesan because I enjoyed the flavor from the beurre blanc sauce the most.

Sundays brunch are popular here! Came on a Sunday brunch…read moretime, was in a mood for steak and eggs. The steak is pretty large , it comes with eggs any way you want and either potatoes or hash browns. I prefer the hash browns there perfectly Crunchy. My bf ordered the chicken salad.. I preferred mine. The service was ok, I feel like they could have visited more often, but the food made up for it!

Belgian Waffle Combo

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Creme Brulee. $9.00.

Cafe Cultura

4.1(232 reviews)

0.8 mi

Service: employees made us feel welcomed and service was well received…read more Food: delicious! The portions are honestly enough for 1-2 ppl per plate. I will be coming back to try their churro waffles considering that the French toast we ordered was crispy and sweet. Price: I will say prices are on the $$ side and I'd recommend paying in cash bc they do charge a fee for using card which unfortunately we didn't know until after we paid. Overall I would say this place did not disappoint. Especially with a family friendly vibe but you can also have mimosas with the girls, I will be back!

A few things to keep in mind: they charge extra 2.93% (or 2.73% - don't remember exactly) if you…read morepay with a credit card - better to pay in cash. Wait line can get really busy - around 20-25 min - but that wasn't a big deal for me. Plenty of parking at the back. Now let's talk about food: I got breakfast torta, and it was super delicious! Soft ciabatta, melting eggs with chicken and warm beans - really good. They serve it with chips - pineapple + tomatoes on them was a nice mix. I also got tea - they do have one option, unsweetened, the total check was around $20 with taxes. Nice ambiance, cheerful vibe. The stuff is super attentive, all the ladies were checking on me constantly. One bathroom, spotlessly clean. Definitely recommend for a breakfast or brunch if you're in the area!

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The Classic Cafe

Wheelchair accessible

First off, this cafe is absolutely beautiful! I adore the vintage vibe and there is so much…read moreseating, both inside and outside in the backyard! It's probably one of the most creative cafes I've ever been to and it's a perfect spot for photos. I got their double ube latte, which was amazing and so rich in the ube flavor. It's not too sweet and it had the perfect balance of coffee and ube. They do advise you to mix it until the ube is all mixed in with the coffee and the presentation of it is so pretty! I never thought I'd be a fan of ube, but this drink sold it for me. Their banana einspänner is nice and creamy with a non-artificial taste of the banana. It tastes very "elegant", if that makes any sense at all. Overall, their drinks are a 10/10! They also have a lot of food that is Korean-inspired and I'll have to try a good eat next time I come! Service was amazing and the drinks come out pretty quick. I would definitely recommend this cafe for a pretty aesthetic and great coffee!

Super cute cafe with a whimsical and charming aesthetic. Would definitely come back here with a…read morefriend or to study. Drinks 8.5/10 I ordered the Double Ube latte and my friend ordered the "Ruby" (one of their hibiscus tea lemonades). I was a bit disappointed to find out both the Choco Tiramisu latte and Iced Salty toffee latte both have nut products (I'm allergic), but I'm glad I found out before ordering it. My ube latte was yummy and had a good mix of coffee flavor and ube with coffee being the dominant flavor. As an ube lover I wish the ube flavor was a bit stronger, but it was still really good. I would order again. The Ruby was so refreshing and the perfect amount of sweetness with a lovely splash of citrus. Would love to order this next time I visit! Service 8.5/10 Friendly service! We ordered at the counter and they gave us buzzers to let us know when our drinks were ready so we were free to roam the gardens while we waited. Ambiance 10/10 Would come here just for the unique environment. The aesthetic was a cozy, vintage cottage fairy aesthetic with a lot of unique and eclectic trinkets and knick-knacks while staying very clean and tidy. I'm amazed on how clean the outdoor seating is considering how much seating is available! There is a decent amount of seating inside, but a ton of options outside and so many cute quiet corners for seating. There is wifi, outlets, blankets for use, an electric bug zapper to keep the bugs away, and a bathroom located outside. Outdoors was very peaceful and quiet on a Friday afternoon. A lot of thought went into the atmosphere and style of this place and you can definitely feel it. Highly recommend this spot! I'm already looking forward to my next visit. Would love to go here with a book and a friend and another cup of their Ruby tea lemonade!