I had a few minutes to meander around my phone this morning and happen to browse through Yelp! I was shocked to see some derogatory reviews left about Kimmie's in Brea. We love the breakfast food and the atmosphere is loving and warm. The servers greet you the minute you enter with warm genuine smiles. They are eager to meet your needs with quality food . All of the people are professional and check on you several times to be sure your experience is everything it can be. Two of the waitresses, Leah and Charissa, have smiles that light up the room and they go out of their way to be sure your smallest individual needs are met.... I can't imagine where they get all that energy! Even when customers arrive with small children.... They address them personally and are quick to be sure they receive their special little drinks so they are happy little contributors to the social atmosphere of the restaurant. It is wonderful in today's world to find such optimism, delicious food and warmth within a restaurant.... It is fun when we leave to have a full tummy and a happy heart read more

I have not been to this Kimmie's location in quite a while but nothing has changed (except the prices!). The food is still very good but I have never had a server with a worse demeanor, bordering on rude. If you just come for the food, you will probably be satisfied. But if you want friendly service with a smile. I wouldn't recommend this location. 4* for the food 2* for the service 3* overall read more

Kimmie's Coffee Cup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

Food is good. I've been to the Kimmies in Orange many times and first time at the Brea location. What is not good? The b!tchy disposition of every single server in there. No warm hello, no niceness whatsoever. It's like the patrons are doing them a favor for going in there. Really bad service. Rude, snappy and made us feel unwelcome. Whoever owns this place or manages it, please teach your servers to do better. We have plenty of options to go eat and we picked Kimmies. Service is the top two reasons why restaurants stay open. Service was shettttt. read more

We have come here many time and the service has never been good but the food has made up for it. We like supporting local businesses and liked the food enough to keep coming back. However today was something else. My family , party of 4, came in and put our name down. Waited about 15 mins when a party of 5 walks in and the same server that took our name seats them immediately. My wife gets up to ask why they were sat ahead of us and the server says because our party is small ( presumably because we had two kids in our party). The server was unapologetic and dismissive of our objection to being skipped over after waiting. Instead of arguing about things we left and don't plan on coming back. Thankfully in Brea we have a lot of options. We don't recommend coming here. read more

So I know that many other reviews critique the servers/service, and I have to say that's understandable - they are rather short with customers. However I have become a regular there and feel as though they treat regular customers with more attentiveness and speedy service. The food always keeps me coming back, and I always order the same thing - the Mexican Scramble. It is by far my favorite. Be prepared to wait to be seated if you choose to go on a weekend. Otherwise would definitely recommend trying this little spot out read more

Love going to smaller restaurants and the food here is pretty good but the customer service is awful. Will not be going back

The "Mexican scramble" was excellent. Very flavorful and well prepared. Love it when the eggs are moist and NOT brown, The chilis were tender and mild and the onions translucent and soft. Service was prompt, friendly and attentive. Both waitresses were playing across all tables, love it when that happens, it indicates good management. A very pleasant outing read more

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My parents love it, they went few times in two weeks. The whole restaurant has a homey vibe, it's warm and lovely. Kinda give you a feeling of the 70'. The food test pretty good too. My dad said the steak is very tasty, but the day I ordered, it's a little bit overcooked. However, the whole experience is great!! I love it and would definitely visit again! read more

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I would really like to take a moment and recognize Kimmies coffee cup in brea and particularly Carissa. I've been coming to get my breakfast and lunch now for about 1 1/2. The atmosphere is really nice warm and welcoming. The service is really great. Carissa really take really great care of me. I say this cause I have type 1 diabetes and I have to watch my dietary. She very kind, warm hearted and understanding. I really enjoy all the small talk with the customers and staff. I highly recommend her and this restaurant read more

Usually I would go to the fullerton kimmies on Commonwealth, but tried this location in Brea. I was a little disappointed because ive found that the customer service has spiraled. I walked in with my mom, the lady says 'ohh, for two, ok you can sit there, pointing and not leading us to our table, so, we sat. She was at an empty table didnt look busy and didn even turn around after we sat down. The food was good, patty very salty but if you like salt(like I) its good. Another server came to assist, very nice, young girl, it wasnt until I asked who that other lady was, that they attended to us, the rude lady's name was Leah. While waiting for our food, Leah, welcomed customers (that looked like regulars) with a welcoming " Hi how are you, when did you get back from vacation". Like, we didnt get that welcoming. I did notice that the ethnicity she was welcoming were white vs my mom and I being mexican. While another customer came in, she also told him to sit at the counter, and she tossed the menu to the gentleman. Being a resident in fullerton my entire life , I have noticed a change in customer service in fullerton and now in brea. I wouldn't go again. However, the food was decent. Remember, customers are the reasons your business, we would appreciate that customer service is consistent with all customers not just being selective. read more

Kimmie's Coffee Cup - Breakfast time! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

Typical breakfast food and it always comes out good. Servers are very no-nonsense and genuine. I come here regularly and bring my friends and I don't think I've had anything here that I didn't like. read more

Very simple Americana style breakfast food here, all in a very laid back atmosphere. Clean, simple uncomplicated selections. A nice warm inviting restaurant. read more

Service by Alexis G. today , Jan 3, 2026, was terrible, as she forgot to enter the order for over an hour. After we spoke with her about it, she stated "things happen" and let it go, but then came back an added "don't worry I'll give you a good discount." By the way the discount never happened because she also forgot to do that as well, but you can't say anything because according to her she's one of the owners, so I guess that makes it all the better. We were not happy with fresh "hot' food", because that was not true this day, even though we've been in there a number of time and always enjoy the food, help and atmosphere, I'm not sure if we will be back as there are a number of places that are doing better, or so it seems. Would I recommend this place today "NO", so save your money and go some place difference. Lazy Dogs is good. read more

Came here with my girlfriend's family and as we rolled up on it, I knew I was in for an interesting visit. We walked in and it was an old-school cafe that looked like it used to be an antique store. It didn't have that smell, it just had that look that I've become accustomed to. Getting to breakfast: I chose to try the chicken fried steak and eggs, and i continue to look for the best one. This wasn't it, but it was good, crispy, good flavor and hash browns and eggs were good too. The Sourdough bread was really great, plenty of crunch and buttered perfectly. My girlfriend had the breakfast tacos, with freshly made salsa and sour cream with hash browns. She ate all of it and enjoyed the tacos. She took a slice of my toast and was happy as well with that aspect. The food came out fast and three different waitresses looked after us. I liked that it was a team effort at what i assume is a family run chain. read more

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Good food, good coffee, and simple! Service is great and simple. Good American patriotic atmosphere and I hope it stays that way!

Tried the country sliders for the first time! So amazing! The biscuits were so soft and fluffy! The eggs were perfect and the sausage was thick and perfectly done! Hash browns were golden brown! The side of sausage gravy just put it over the top! Delicious meal! Biggest problem now is going to be deciding as all their food is great! read more

Food isn't bad. Service is really slow. Staff is nice. Will come back again. Chipotle chicken avocado wrap is good. Banana pudding French toast is alright. read more

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Worst service ever. Grumpy women serving you rushing you no personality . Never go back. Can't even get a smile from them or a thank you. read more

1 Star Review I felt extremely uncomfortable during my visit. The older white lady with short hair was loudly criticizing what seemed to be a new cook the entire time I was eating. She kept hovering over him, telling the other cook to "teach him," and announcing to customers things like, "I hope you're not in a rush for your food because it needs to be remade." It was hard to enjoy my meal hearing someone being treated that way. The food itself was decent, but no one checked on us until after we paid when the same woman just said, "You good." The environment felt unwelcoming and unprofessional. It was also very noticeable how much more friendly and attentive the white waitresses were toward their regular white customers compared to us. Watching the way she disrespected the Hispanic cooks honestly made me sick. I heard her also tell him "what is this?! remake it! why does it look like this?!" If she has that many issues with the food, maybe she should step behind the counter and make it herself. read more

Food was okay, but smaller portions on smaller plates but no surprise there everyone else is doing the same thing. Major issue with our server started sneezing so she covered her mouth by sneezing into her shirt top, then wiped her nose with her hand and didn't wash it. Proceeded to serve food, way too gross! read more

House sausage was amazing perfectly mixed and perfectly cooked hash browns were likewise amazing my over easy eggs were over medium but that's most places so I can't dock any points. Waitstaff was courteous and prompt and we got a nice sear by the window read more

Kimmie's Coffee Cup - Kimmies sausage patty and eggs w hash brown - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

I ordered the country style patty and eggs, I regret it. It wasn't worth the price and the taste, it was so dry. I'll make sure to NOT order any patty or sausage items. read more

Kimmie's Coffee Cup - Dry patty... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

Loved the food and atmosphere! The waitresses were busy yet attentive! I'll definitely be back read more

Kimmie's Coffee Cup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

Super chill place to eat, and their food is delicious. Been going there pretty much my whole childhood and every time I'm in town now I have to stop by. Service is typically pretty fast and helpful! read more

Kimmie's Brea is a quaint little coffee shop in a little corner on the border of Brea and Fullerton. It has a down to earth vibe, friendly staff that seem to have great rapport with what appears are "regulars" and exceptional service. The food variety is great for meeting the breakfast and lunch/supper appetite of anyone. Whether you are in a hurry or have time to relax, this is a welcoming restaurant where the staff are happy you are there. read more

Amazing food and service! Very nice place, loved the people here. So good!!!!!!!!!!!!

Went here with a colleague for breakfast. I ordered the country style French toast. It was okay, but had an oily taste to it. My friend ordered the avocado on holiday and said it was good. Service was great and our server kept checking in with us and filling up our water and seeing what else we needed. It reminded me of a mom and pop style breakfast spot with small booths and little bar stools. Overall, I'd come back and try something different. Parking was easy and in the back. read more

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Got seated right away food came out quick and hot the service was amazing and quick great breakfast experience

Excellent food with great service. Their breakfasts are the best and I recommend this restaurant to all my clients and friends.

First time customer, service was top notch food was NOT greasy and quality taste. Space was clean and inviting. Drive from Pasadena and it was worth it! Will be back! Thanks! read more

Kimmie's Coffee Cup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brea, California

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If you are interested in paying 20 bucks for breakfast per person this place is horrible come here. The service is good but the food sucks. Ordered 2 egg bendict s yolk was hard showed waitress, she offered to do it again, pass. They potato's are loaded with onions, waste of time and money 48 bucks plus tip..I didn't even eat that shit but still got charged. Don't come here. Save you the grief should have taken a picture. Worst BREAKFAST IN MY LIFE. read more

Delicious breakfast food! If you're not into sugary food for breakfast, get the southwestern breakfast bowl. I get it every time. read more

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Kimmie's is a mainstay breakfast spot. Love their sausage patties that are made in-house. Great biscuits. Scrambles and omelettes are good too. read more

I ordered eggs Benedict. The flavor was good but the eggs were hard cooked. That dish should have poached eggs that are runny on the inside. The chicken fried steak and hash browns were good. Customer service was ok. One girl was great. The place is a bit noisy and someone burnt toast while we were there. A bit overpriced for what we got. read more

I NEVER use race as a part of my reviews but this is the 3rd time I have been here because my wife likes the pancakes but every time I have felt so UNWELCOME and today confirms the owner has preferential treatment towards her certain customers We walked in and it started BAD , then sat ourselves because she told us to and then sat there for a while and one of the little girls said if we needed anything else and we told her we hadn't we haven't even ordered So owner comes over and tells us she didn't know we were there and we weren't there a while ago with a pissed off attitude so I told my wife let's go. She owner snatched the menus from the table and mumbled something I don't know what happened to the owner to make her SO bitter but maybe she should retire or take some customer service classes I will make sure to let family and friends to AVOID this Place read more

Kimmie's Coffee Cup does have pretty good breakfast food it's mainly the service that is pretty poor. The waitresses seem to really dislike their jobs considering they are dismissive and rude. I got their muffins which were disappointing to say the least. Firstly, they didn't update the board so they didn't have the muffins I wanted to take home. Secondly, the muffins are in-fact from costco. I saw the muffins... the exact ones at costco when I went that very same one. Extremely disappointing that they do not make the muffins themselves and buy them from Costco instead. Atmosphere can be a little dense since the employees don't really check up on you throughout your meal. I had higher hopes from this small business since the food itself is good but the service and vibes are awful. They need to work on their customer service skills. read more

Great service and menu. Place is also very clean and pleasant. All of the staff members are very friendly. Always a great experience.

Lot's of issues posted on bad service. Our service was very good today. I think I've eaten at Kimmie's over 15 times. It certainly isn't as good as it used to be, but what is after Covid. Also I don't see the chef that worked here for years. He was awesome. The menu is not as large as it used to be and the prices have gone way up. Chili size was just ok. The chili tasted kind of burnt and was barley ok. Nice size 1/2 beef patty and steak fries. They also charge an additional $.99 to use a credit card. read more

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Great the food tastes perfect.food Service was fast and smooth. The place was just the way it was when I worked there 55 years ago. read more

Quality of service is great: the waitress saw that there was a large piece of hair on my dish and immediately took it away to fix it. Food quality: Food is underpar. The menu has your typical American breakfasts, which I love a good eggs benedict. But the quality was not as great as I was hoping for. The restaurant gives a feel of a diner with checkered tables. I like that theme, although the cleanliness of the tables and booths were not as clean as I was hoping for. Parking is pretty easy as there is a lot behind the restaurant. Overall, I had an under-par experience here. read more