We found this on a drive to Mission Viejo. It was accessible from finding it on GPS to getting…read morethere and finding it in the shopping center. The inside was clean, the staff were super friendly. We ordered two of the Mr Pickle sandwich. One on French bread and one on wheat. The sandwiches were delicious, very well made, the Ingredients were fresh and over just really tasty! We ate in the car, even though there was outdoor seating. I'd highly recommend if you're in the mood for sandwiches

I went here for pastrami sandwich and decided to try the Dutch crunch. I guess I'm just not a fan…read moreof that bread because it seems to overtake the sandwich. I think in the future, I would order a French roll. The quality of the meat was very good and I prefer the thick cut that they provide of the pastrami meat. There are a lot of sandwich choices that look really tasty. The staff was friendly and efficient. They work well together. The ambiance is average. There are handful of places to sit and a good selection of chips and drinks. They put a fresh cookie in with my to go sandwich order.

One thing about me is that I'm going to drop at least $45.00 every single time I step foot into a…read morebakery and 9 out of 10 times, it's not even for a special occasion. It's just because I don't know what it means to practice financial discernment when it comes to fresh bread. And welllllll, look at who's back at Brio Brio Bakery & Cafe again...... I used to come here way more often back when I had recurring appointments in the area, but these days I rarely ever find myself in South OC. Tonight, however, I had a last minute opportunity fall into my lap when I was invited off the wait list to attend a Yelp Elite event at Onyx Golf. Naturally, I had to make an "unnecessary" bakery detour before moseying my way over to the actual main event. Listen -- you have your priorities and I have mine. We listen and we don't (critically) judge! Upon arriving to my old stomping grounds, I immediately went for my usual: the hojicha Basque cheesecake. Some things don't need to be reinvented. It's still rich and creamy as ever, and it's basically the reason I still come back to this place. Since I don't get down here as often anymore, I figured I'd live life a little more frivolously and grab some items I haven't tried before, such as their prime beef curry, kurobuta miso sausage, honey toast, and a GF brownie. My plan for a sweet treat quickly evolved into a larger commitment of carbohydrates, but honestly, I'd like to think of these items as a gift from past me to future me. Brio Brio is also running a promo right now where you get a free cookie with purchase during certain hours. I just want to be fully transparent that I don't remember what those hours are or how long the promo is running, just that it's a weekday ordeal. I know, incredibly insufferable Yelp Elite reporting on my part. You'll simply just have to go in and ask them about it or look for the signage near the register, and then purchase that item you need to qualify for the deal to begin with. Consider my review a very detailed advertisement about a potentially complimentary cookie that idk how to explain the sourcing means for. Lmao, my bad, y'all. Either way, it was refreshing to visit again after all these years. If you're stopping by Brio Brio, you really need to get the hojicha Basque cheesecake. That's singlehandedly the menu item I'll keep coming back for, even when it means I'll be suffering in rush hour traffic on the drive back home.

Love this place! Great drinks and matcha and filling sandwiches. I'm really sad they don't sell the…read morepork chashu sando anymore, but that's ok!! It is a bit pricey but the staff and service is soo great! They had good recommendations and were really nice about packing the order to go. There is also plenty of seating if you wanted to sit and enjoy a nice lunch!

My husband and I have been coming to Board & Brew for about two years, and we still love it. We…read moreusually order two different sandwiches so we can share and try both. My favorite is definitely the Baja Wrap with the secret sauce--it's so good, and I always look forward to it. The atmosphere is one of the reasons we keep coming back. It's a comfortable place to relax, enjoy a great meal, and catch a soccer game on the big screen at the bar. Everyone on the staff is always friendly and welcoming which makes the experience even better. Great place!

Excellent food, beer and service…read more Glad they opened up this place and the mgmt (Christian SP?) understands Customer Service. Everyone here is awesome and will continue to return.

I love their foods and hookah, they have karaoke night on Tuesdays as well, their vibes is nice and…read morethey are very friendly Highly recommended

Great food and shisha! The owner was incredibly nice and even offered us complimentary Persian tea…read more Everything was fantastic, and we had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!

Best sandwiches I've ever had! I had the CAIN (118?)…read moresandwich with the godfather sauce. ER MER GERD! The staff there is always so friendly. It was just a really good experience. You know staff are very important especially now with the economy crashing, they will either make a break your business. Go to Ike's !!

So many good sandwiches to choose from! Tons of fun topping combinations. Every sandwich I've tried…read morehas been delicious. The workers were friendly and got the food out quickly. It's such a fun sandwich shop.

The hat is a great classic greasy spoon for pastrami that originated in LA and has spread across…read morethe Southland. The restaurant in Lake Forest has plenty of seating in indoor and outdoor, and the staff are really nice. On this occasion I had Fries with pastrami and it was delicious! It is a little bit greasy, and I would've liked to have been able to order a smaller fries, because I ended up throwing away quite a bit of excess fries.

We love The Hat but not today. They were efficient processing the lunchtime crowd and always…read morecheerful but the food and service suffered. The Pastrami Dip was messy before we dug in. The generous portion of small size onion rings were barely warm. Not good at all. Normally, we would have gone back and asked for fresh ones but we eat so few, we let it go. Our drink order never made it on the ticket. We went back and were cheerfully assisted. Finally, the dining room needed attention. Normally, there's an amazing woman constantly cleaning up but neither she nor anyone else was present. There were several messy tables that needed cleaning. Urp. There's something magical about this location that was sorely missing today. The Hat's Pastrami Dips and onion rings are a rare treat but today felt like punishment. We will come back when we start Jonesing for pastrami but don't think it'll be anytime soon. Our arteries may thank us but we are bummed.

Scrumptious food and great coffee. I'm Colombian and know coffee…read more The service was outstanding--welcoming, courteous and attentive. The bathroom is beautiful and spotless. Our pup was comfortable outside, in the shade and with water.

Walked into the shop to order but was trying to take in the menu and shop. There's just a lot going…read moreon. Whoever saw me, immediately got my attention and said she can help since I looked confused. Gheez. We got some breakfast items. Food is overwhelmingly stacked and pressed together that tastes greasy and salty. Coffee was acceptable but not memorable. We sat outside in their plastic tent that was like a hotbox. Maybe this was for Covid reasons? But why are we dealing with this tent on a hot day so many years later? There's plenty of parking, I can see why. I wouldn't come back for any of it.

I really enjoyed the sandwich I got for lunch. I think it was called the Maverick's. I switched the…read morebread to a roll and asked for mayo instead of the aioli as it was described as a little spicy and I don't eat spicy. The sandwich was great, I would definitely be back to have it again, but what was even better was the service. You can tell it is run by a family, all the more reason to support local businesses like these, you can tell they take pride in their work and the product shows it!

We yelped sandwich shops in the area and Second Reef Deli popped up, we thought we'd try. It looks…read moreto be - "mom and pop shop" which I always like to support!. The bread and meat were fresh and they were good size sandwiches. It's like an old school deli that I don't feel are around any more. We'd go again to support

I've always wanted to try Burnt Crumbs, but on weekends there's always a line down the sidewalk and…read moreduring the week I usually don't have time to stop in. But I finally got to stop in on a PTO day at around 9:30 am. There was zero line and we were able to walk right up to the counter. The staff was very friendly and provided great service, even taking it upon themselves to move our indoor table out of the sun for a more comfortable experience. We ordered a strawberry soufflé pancake and a breakfast burrito with carne asada. The pancake was delightfully jiggly, fluffy, and the perfect level of sweet. The burrito was pretty big with plenty of meat and a good flavor. Very good experience overall and would definitely recommend!

Great spot for a weekday brunch. We arrived at 10 a.m. and were able to order at the counter with…read morezero wait. We sat outside on the patio. It was warm but shady. Lots of little birds hanging around but they didn't bother you. Just watch out for little bird offerings on the tables and chairs, if you know what I mean. The avocado toast was super quick. The soufflés took a little longer. By the time my Starbucks drink was done, our soufflés were brought out to our table. This was my first time trying Japanese pancake soufflé so wanted to get the original. It did not disappoint! It was light, fluffy, and reminded me of custard. Not too sweet either. By the time we left, it was closer to lunch time and it started getting more crowded. I would like to come back and try their lunch menu sometime. I can see why this place is packed on weekends. Lots of choices and so far everything was delish!

The ham and cheese croissant was made to order, served hot, and was exactly what I needed to start…read morethe morning. The owners greet you with genuine smiles and a cheerful energy that makes you feel welcome right away. Everything feels fresh, simple, and made with care. Eating here feels less like a deli and more like having breakfast at your favorite aunt's house.

Awesome breakfast service and good food with fabulous service!! Will be back for another breakfast…read moreburrito!!