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    LJ's Lil' Cafe

    4.6 (406 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    OG but with no port sausage since they didn't have any.
    Ah S.

    I came to check out LJs since I saw the YouTube video online so I wanted to support. It's a small place but the place looked clean. I ordered the OG burrito but unfortunately had to substitute the Portuguese link since it wasn't available. I choose pastrami. The burrito came out fast and it was a good size to say the least. I was a bit bummed to not get the amount of cheese they seem to advertise a lot. Oh well. Anyhow, would i recommend this place? Definitely! A must try for any Disneyland visitor or OC local. Most of are probably used to Paul place burritos or George's. I say try this place instead as it's much better quality and not as greasy. Anyhow, support local businesses and skip the boring overpriced mainstream stuff. Put LJ's on your list next time you're in the area.

    Gary A.

    Finally got around to trying the famous breakfast burrito at LJ's Lil' Cafe, and honestly? I think it's a bit overhyped. I happened to be in the area on a Friday morning and stopped in around 9:30 AM. They were already completely out of sausage, which was a bummer since I wanted a solid, meaty burrito. I ended up opting for the chorizo instead. The place itself is just okay, it's small and nothing fancy, with just a few tables and basic decor. Service was perfectly fine for what it is, which is just a standard counter-order type of spot. As for the food, I ordered the OG BB. While I definitely appreciated how crispy the tater tots were, there were just way too many of them. The tots completely overpowered the taste of the protein, so every bite ended up tasting mostly like potato. For me, a great breakfast burrito needs balance, I want to actually taste the meat, and most importantly, I like the scrambled eggs, mixed with melted cheese, to be cooked lightly, creamy, or even a little runny. Because the burrito is huge, I only ate half and took the rest home, but mostly I just got tired of tasting nothing but tater tots. It wasn't a terrible experience, but it just didn't hit the mark for what I look for in a top-tier burrito. Even if I'm back in the area, I don't think I'd make a return trip for this one.

    Tony C.

    Heard of LJ Lil Cafe from their Cypress location outside Home Depot. We live in Montebello, and their Cypress location is closed on Sunday, so we heard that they had a stand-alone store in Orange, and it did not disappoint! Their cinnamon toast latte was amazing, 5/5. We also grabbed two burritos: their Og breakfast burritos and their chorizo breakfast burritos. Wow, their burritos were amazing. The tater was the perfect combo for their crunch 10/10. We also grabbed their Vern tots, which were the perfect size to share. Overall, everything we tried was awesome! Their service was great; they had a lot of employees preparing food, so they were quick to get food out, even when they were busy!

    Emily W.

    I finally got to try this place now that they have a brick and mortar store. I've attempted in the past at their cypress location which is just a truck in front of Home Depot, but wait times were so long I never did. This time, I order online in advance for some breakfast burritos. It did take an hour so make sure you plan before ordering! The burritos are hefty and packed full of goodness. Tried both the original and the spicy one. Also tried their red, green, and signature sauces. All of them were good, I prefer the green for that tanginess and my partner preferred the signature for the creaminess. It lives up to the hype and I will definitely order some coffees next time as I didn't realize they had some unique flavors.

    Signage on the way in
    Brendon N.

    We do around 4 Disney trips a year, and most of the food we eat is at the parks. However, we always have our travel-home day to try breakfast / coffee spots nearby before hitting the road when we drive. On our most recent trip I was craving a breakfast burrito, so I naturally turned to Yelp to help me find a spot. LJ's immediately stood out as a highly-rated, delicious looking option that was a relatively quick drive from our hotel. Located in what looks like a strip-mall type shopping center, we had no trouble finding parking. The place was definitely poppin', as there were over a dozen people amongst multiple groups waiting for their orders both in and outside. The line was relatively short the whole time we were there, which makes it seem like they have a good system to keep things flowing on that front. There's a single bathroom in the back that was open for customers and clean. DRINKS: They have some classic choices like drip coffee, double espresso, hot or iced lattes with various flavors, as well as some signature options. The signature drinks seem to rotate and be seasonal. The current signatures for April 2026 were an Orange Creamsicle Latte, Cinnamon Toast Latte, and Matcha Latte. For milk options, they have whole, 2%, oat, and almond. They also have soda and OJ as alternatives. The coffee signatures sounded unique and flavorful, so we decided to get one of each to share. The Orange Creamsicle and the Cinnamon Toast Lattes were both quite tasty! We got them with oat milk, which I feel makes them even more creamy. The flavors from the syrups and cold foam (orange vanilla on the creamsicle), were definitely worth trying! FOOD: We of course did a bunch of research before coming in, including but not limited to reading reviews, and looking at way too many pictures of burritos. There were multiple top choices for what we wanted to try, and what made it even more difficult was that we were planning to split just one burrito. We had our eyes on the OG, Chorizo, and Brisket Pastrami most specifically. They all come with 3 eggs, tater tots, some sort of cheese, and various other ingredients. After some debate and recommendations from the girl who took our order, we decided to go with the OG. Figured for the first time trying a new spot, the OG seems like a good bet. The burrito was next level. Just like the photos promised, we opened it up slowly to reveal one of the most cheesy and glorious breakfast burritos I've possibly ever seen. SALSAS & SAUCES: There are 5 options for sauces and salsas: Mild Red Roasted Salsa, Medium Green Serrano Salsa, Hot Habanero Salsa, LJ's Signature Sauce, and Creamy Cilantro Crema. Each burrito comes with one complementary side, with each additional being $0.75. They're 3oz each, so it feels more worth it. IMO, the Mild Red was a solid, standard red salsa. The Green Serrano was mild, smooth, and light. The Habanero was HOT. I like spicy stuff, but this was a little too spicy for my liking. The Signature Sauce and Creamy Cilantro Crema were both favorites... not only of the ones at LJ's, but anywhere. Yeah, they were that good. We brought the extras back north with us and were using them on leftovers and with chips when we got back home. If you're not feeling a breakfast burrito, they also have a Brisket Pastrami Sandwich, Queso Philly Cheesesteak, Chicken Salad Sandwich, and sides of regular and loaded tots! OVERALL: Shout-out to the hardworking staff who are working hard and churning out countless burritos and drinks each day. This is officially a new favorite spot when visiting Disney / Anaheim. These burritos are THICC, hearty, cheesy, and packed with flavor. They're big enough to split, eat half and save half, or finish one and be full for the day! I'm already looking forward to our next trip down south so we can try those other burritos; next time I'm getting my own! :P

    OG
    Danni O.

    I don't even like breakfast burritos but now I've changed my mind!! The OG and chorizo breakfast burrito were so so good. Stuffed with eggs, crispy tater tots, and meats that were all well balanced. I hate when you order a bfast burrito and it's too much of one thing - Lil LJs does it perfectly. And the mixed cheese just ties it all together deliciously !

    OG breakfast burrito
    David H.

    Yes yes and more yes!!! Just visiting and saw this place had some good reviews and wanted to check it out. You can tell this place gets very busy but the customer service is top notch. We got the OG breakfast burrito, spicy OG breakfast burrito, the lavender lemon latte and banana latte. Came back two days later and got another OG breakfast burrito and the breakfast sandwich. They have a variety of salsas but we opted with the cilantro lime and medium green Serrano. Their breakfast sandwich comes with the red OG salsa on the side and is very flavorful. Breakfast burritos are a pretty good size and could be shared between two people. If you aren't really into cheese just ask them to remove it. The burritos also come loaded with crispy tater tots and choice of protein The breakfast sandwich was our least favorite, it tasted pretty greasy and lacked flavor. I would recommend sticking with the Burrito's they have executed them perfectly. The coffee's were really good. Perfect amount of Lavender to lemon ratio. Never had that combo together but it works. The banana latte is creamy and not too overpowering. Maybe I'm just a caffeine addict but the caffeine content wasn't too much. As for the vibe, love me a indie, minimal concept and this place delivers. If you're in a hurry just order online and it will be ready but if not they're probably really busy so be patient. Can't wait to come back on our next visit:)

    Jessica T.

    I LOVE THEIR BREKKIE BURRITOS! And randomly, I like their matcha here too haha. I was not expecting to like it sm c: !! Def try the OG first and then work your way down through the menu. Service is always good and they try to keep things moving. Don't be afraid to ask questions or for their recommendations. The cafe can get really busy on the weekends so I suggest ordering online. It is a bit expensive ($16-$20) but it's so filling...

    John P.

    Decided to grab a bite. Been wanting to try this place out since I saw it open months back. I was surprised at how small the place is. Staff was friendly and helpful. Clean interior and decent restroom, although it's a single restroom. They mainly focus on breakfast burritos and sandwiches but it's good to keep the menu small. I got one of their signature burritos and it was delicious. Highly recommend this spot for a quick bite. Cleanliness l 5 Food l 5 Service l 5 Parking l 3

    OG Burrito with LJ's sauce, habanero sauce and red salsa
    Sandyna S.

    Best breakfast burrito I've ever had! I ordered online & picked up, which I'm glad I did because I went around 11am and it was pretty busy inside. Picked up my food 20min after pickup time and the food was still fresh and warm. I ordered the OG breakfast burrito and sauces on the side as pictured. The sauce is SO GOOD!! The tots were crispy, sausage was juicy and the overall flavor is so delicious! The burrito is pretty big, you will be super full. I love that it is wrapped very tightly and didn't fall apart at all. I will definitely be returning to try other menu items!

    OG and Spicy OG
    Ashley H.

    I'm salivating just thinking about the OG burrito... it was so flavorful and cheesy and the portions were insane! I came in absolutely famished, but I was stuffed after eating just half the burrito. I also love that they have tons of sauce options to choose from. The service was great and their recommendations were very helpful. It's a tidy space with fair amount of seating, and there was little to no line when I visited. Wouldn't be surprised if this spot blew up though. I'm looking forward to my next visit :)

    Wholatta burritos
    Suzzen P.

    If you love breakfast burritos (and even if you're just so-so about them), you have to try LJ"s! They're loaded with eggs so fluffy, nestled in tater tots,bacon and sauce. My fam got together at my house and we split them in half so each of us can try different ones. My favorite was the spicy OG which comes with italian sausage (yum) and jalapeno. I was also pleasantly surprised by the chorizo. Normally I don't like chorizo because it's fatty and salty, but the quality of chorizo they used didn't taste greasy at all. We all love how the burritos had a perfect ratio of eggs to potatoes and were wrapped nicely. They didn't fall apart even though they were stuffed. It's magic really. This is a definite must-try and soon to be a usual spot for great burritos!

    Spicy OG Breakfast Burrito
    Annie L.

    Portion size was big!! Could only eat half. Ordered the Spicy OG Breakfast Burrito and it has more tater tots than other ingredients. I love tater tots, so I'm not complaining but it would have been nice to have a bit more sausage in it. I would probably go for Queso Burrito instead. I did enjoy the Queso Tots! They were crunchy and the cheese and beef sauce was good. The burrito and tots did need some salt, but the medium green serano sauce was a good touch. Warning very small inside, hard to find seating!!!

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    Ask the Community - LJ's Lil' Cafe

    Are the tater tots gluten-free?

    Gluten is only found in wheat products. Tater tots are potatoes. Potatoes do not have gluten. Tater tots are usually not made with flour. So no, tater tots, fries, baked potatoes, and ANY animal food (butter, cheese, yogurt, dairy, meat, poultry,… Read more

    Do they do delivery?

    No!!

    Do they offer gluten free options (like just the filling in a bowl)?

    They can do no tortilla

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