We came upon this lovely cafe thanks to Yelp as we searched for a dog friendly spot for a quick bite. It was busy with customers and we had to wait for a bit. However when it was our turn to order -we were met with a kind smile and genuine interest in our pup. As such we were made welcome and that's a big plus! We ordered sandwiches and coffee - delicious and fresh. The server who I believe is the owner came with free turkey bacon for our pup who is also named Lola. He shared that they have a portrait of their Lola on the wall and was with them for 17 years! Should have taken pics of the food but I will leave with a pic of our Lola read more

When you go here, it is such a warm atmosphere, you don't want to leave! This place is truly something special. The food is consistently delicious, and the pastries are absolutely amazing--always fresh and hard to resist. What really sets this place apart, though, is the service. The owners, Matt and Ava, are often there themselves, making sure everything runs smoothly and that every customer feels taken care of. They are incredibly warm, personable, and genuinely invested in creating a great experience. I've had the pleasure of watching Lola's grow over nearly a decade, and it's been amazing to see how they've built such a loyal community. They're not just a local café--they're part of the neighborhood, always involved and making everyone feel like family. I'm a very happy, loyal customer and can't recommend Lola's enough. read more

Came to try this place out while our daughter was on break for her volleyball tournament up the street, and I'm glad we did! It's a quiet little corner spot with indoor and outdoor seating, amazing staff and delicious food. We ordered Lola's breakfast burrito (pictured already bitten, we couldn't help ourselves lol) and the bacon and eggs sandwich. They also gave us some salsa that wasn't spicy but super tasty. Before leaving, a kind young lady mentioned that we could refill our hydros and if we wanted ice, they would gladly grab it for us, how sweet. I definitely recommend coming here read more

Lola's Cafe - Lola's Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

Lola's has such great food in a coffee house atmosphere. I just wish their service was better. Every time I go the wait for food takes forever. Today I waited 45 minutes for a to go order. I do understand lunch time can be cause for longer wait times, but for 1 sandwich? Ordering in house would have been faster! Perhaps more than 1 cook in the kitchen. Always busy during peak hours great for coffee, pastries and sandwiches. If you go plan extra time! read more

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Lola's is a charming cafe and gem that is frequented by the locals of Ladera Ranch. The inside of the cafe is cozy and the workers are super friendly and inviting. Also, while it's on the pricier side, they use high quality fresh ingredients. Once you place your order up front you find an open seat (they have indoor and outdoor seating). Out of all their options I settled on their Turkey Club Sandwich which has turkey, gruyere, turkey bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli sandwiched between rustic artisan bread. It also came with a side of chips and their house pickles. I usually don't order sandwiches because they can be so hit or miss at cafes, but the sandwich here was definitely a hit. The textures and flavors were perfect and the garlic aioli brought everything together. Also tried a bite of their mixed berry flatbread which was delicious. Seems like you can't go wrong with anything on the menu, I'm curious to try their other offerings. read more

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The Quinoa Butternut Power Bowl with the lemon house dressing was fresh and perfectly tasty. The service and ambience were inviting. I will come back later for some more. read more

Lola's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

Love, love, love! Today was my first time enjoying Lola's Cafe and there's nothing negative to note. The cafe is so lovely. Great seating, painting on the walls and a welcoming atmosphere. They also have a great patio for outdoor dining too. The staff were all fabulous, from the cashier to the servers, everyone was upbeat and friendly! I enjoyed a refreshing Arnold Palmer with their new Veggie Club. Both were exceptional!! I'll be back soon to try some sweet treats for sure. read more

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What a quaint little shop. The turkey club had a Lotta Flavor. The service is great but I think it s the little Cafe feel that makes this place a local fav. The cookie was great. The soup was great. read more

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Amazing spot! Coolest cafe in OC with amazing coffee and pastries. Lots of seating and feels like having a coffee at home! The owner, Ava, is awesome and makes every customer feel welcomed. Highly, highly recommend! read more

We decided to try Lola's over the weekend. The cafe has a warm and cozy vibe. Love the decor and that they have inside/outside seating. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We ordered the proprietor's vegan breakfast burrito, eggs and bacon that came with pancakes. Unfortunately the vegan burrito was a miss for me. I think it would definitely be better with some Just Egg and no grains. To add egg to the burrito was an additional $3.75 (With all of the add on options I feel it's a little pricey but to be fair everything is pricey these days). Not sure if they had vegan egg available, but next time I can clarify. I do give props to Lola's for having vegan options available, so thank you. :) My kids love turkey bacon and eggs. Would love for that to be available on the kids menu. We ordered from the regular menu and had them bring extra plates to split. Love that they have turkey bacon on their menu. My husband had the pancakes and loved them. Overall a good experience. read more

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Visited right around noon to have lunch with a friend I haven't seen in awhile. Parking can be found in front of the restaurant or behind the shopping center strip. Service was disorganized and slow. The salad I wanted couldn't be made because they were supposedly out of strawberries and they could only offer to sub it with tomatoes. How pathetic. So I ended up getting the iced chai and kale and shaved Brussel sprouts salad with salmon add on. My friend got the Lola's salad. My drink tasted like bitter medicine perhaps due to the generous use of cinnamon. My salad had a lot of shredded Parmesan which was overpowering. The chickpeas in the salad wasn't crunchy or soft. Just stale and bitter. The salmon tasted like handsoap or hand sanitizer that got transferred to the fish. It tasted like chemical and had an acrid taste to it. The shop had indoors and outdoor seating. The outdoor seatings had ant infestations on the wall ledges and on the ground. I felt sorry for my dogs who suffered through the heat and ants crawling all over them. The store associate said they would bring us water bowl for dogs but it didn't happen until right before we left. All in all, I wouldn't mind returning in the future if in the vicinity or to catch up with my friend. But I wouldn't reorder the chai or the same salad. Perhaps I would have better luck with other sandwich options and drinks. read more

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Lola's Cafe is a gem. Food I routinely order at a restaurant like a breakfast burrito or an arnold palmer has been completely reimagined here. They make actual lavender extract themselves, and the lavender arnold palmer I ordered was extraordinary. I plan vacation itineraries around restaurants I want to try and so I really mean it when I say this is a spectacular place. I met the owner and learned what a fan he is of music as there is cool memorabilia and art on the wall. He was very considerate and rushed two breakfast sandwiches for my son and his teammate who were in between games for their sports tournament up the road. I also bought a bag of coffee beans that are locally roasted for my husband to try. Highly recommend. read more

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Went for a Saturday brunch around noon for two. You order at the counter and they have indoor and outdoor seating. Drink orders get called out and you pick them up and you get a number for food which they drop at the table. They have smaller tables and larger tables and although it was busy, we didn't have any problem with getting a table. The service is on the chill side and quite slow. The patio was incredibly dog friendly with multiple dogs showing up while we were eating. It's a fun quirky cafe and the decor matches the feel of the restaurant. We got a cold brew coffee and a iced ganache mocha. Cold brew was strong without being acidic. The ganache mocha wasn't particularly sweet. We got a breakfast burrito which tasted like a diet breakfast burrito. It was flavorful, but the turkey bacon and the lack of a fatty sauce or greasy potatoes makes it a much lighter breakfast burrito compared to most restaurants. We were warned when we ordered the French toast soufflé that it wasn't traditional French toast, but a baked soufflé. The dish came exactly as promised and was a sweet rich and pretty dense treat. The tomato soup and grilled cheese were both well done and paired perfectly. read more

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We try to stop by every time my son plays at the Ladera sports facility. Everything we have had here was fresh and good. I would highly recommend the lemon bar! So good The coffee is always good here. My husband and I shared a breakfast burrito. It was small and just enough for us to eat pregame. They always seem pretty busy, I think we waited almost 15 minutes which was cutting close for us. The place is cute, clean with lots of seating inside and outside. read more

Lola's Cafe - Lemon bar and coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

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Lola's is a little low key spot that seems to get a lot of local love! The line was long, but there was a good amount of seating. They have a pretty good sized menu for breakfast and lunch, and even vegan options for those with dietary preferences. The lavender latte and the chai latte were both very fragrant and good. The chai latte was on the sweeter side, and the lavender was a bit softer on the sweetness in comparison. The breakfast burrito was the perfect size, and had some unique ingredients like sweet potato hash browns and some sort of aioli! The burrito came out scalding hot and surprisingly took forever to cool down (only real frustration), but otherwise the flavors were so good. I seriously don't know how they got that egg so hot! The egg inside was boiled, so that was definitely different compared to most other places that use scrambled eggs, but, oddly enough, I didn't hate the switch up. I'd definitely order this again. The breakfast pizza was real good too. It was essentially the breakfast burrito deconstructed on pizza. I can't wait to come back and try the pastries & french toast soufflé, these also looked incredible! read more

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We don't get over to Ladera Ranch very often but this place looked good enough for us to pop over for a go. Service is great.... The food comes out fast and they do have table service where you order at the counter and they give you a table number.. then they bring your order to you. Food is great.. tried the avocado toast which I devoured... nicely seasoned and plenty to share. Will definitely come back for more... they have these ding dong looking treats at the register that we wish we had tried. Next time! read more

Lola's Cafe - Coffee cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

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I went to Lola's right before an appointment I had in Ladera Ranch. I got the marscapone, smoked salmon, and red onions/caper bread meal, and thought it was okay. The vibe was nice and everyone seemed friendly. Would come back to try something else. read more

Lola's Cafe - salmon, marscapone cheese, and bread plate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

I LOVEEE Lola's so much! It is sooo good & I always love to try a new thing every time I go! The coffee, the pastries, and of course the MENU, all of it is so good and fresh! GET THE LAVENDER LATTEEEEE read more

Lola's Cafe - Lox, Mascarpone & French Baguette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

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Do NOT come here if you have food allergies!!!! They will not be careful and just rush to make food without any care.

I am an original owner in Ladera Ranch and have been going to Lola's since it opened. I've brought my friends and relatives here and love my lavender latte and poached eggs for breakfast and also love that they have gluten free options. There have been a couple of "off" times through the years (where they ran out of certain ingredients or they didn't have enough cooks), but I always came back because I love the ambiance. However the last time I brought in some friends, no one was satisfied. Everything we ordered was overcooked or burned - turkey bacon, my fruit flatbread, and my friend's sandwich. I finally convinced one of my friends to return her bacon for another round but it took so long that we were done with lunch and it wasn't any better than the first batch. My friends said they would like to go elsewhere next time we go out - that last time we came they experienced the same thing and the price was too high. After they left, I took a sample of each overcooked item and brought it to Matthew and basically said "what's up?" He surprisingly became very defensive and angry with me and made excuses why this would happen and after going back and forth offered me a cookie. Because of the way that played out, I decided I will never go back there and be shamed like that - he lost a loyal and frequent customer. read more

Our fifth time here and this place is really good, to be honest the lunch isn't my favorite but if you want somewhere local for breakfast, this place is on the top of the list for us. They have vegetarian options and healthy alternatives. They also have healthy options for kids, in my opinion the waffles are sweet enough. They don't really need anymore sweetener or cream on there. read more

Lola's Cafe - Poached Eggs on Toast greens - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

Tried this for the first time yesterday and it was pretty good. My SIL suggested it as a lunch before a movie. The honey lavender latte was quite good as well as the strawberry lemonade. The quinoa bowl was really loaded and really good. However, I would've wanted a bit more dressing. The service was quite quick! It's a very cute cafe, and I'd be interested in trying something else. read more

Lola's Cafe - Quinoa Butternut Power Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

I love the location and the ambience at Lola's and the staff are friendly and helpful. However, I don't feel that the amount and quality of food for the price is worth my coming back and I've been here several times. I paid $2.50 for avocado and didn't even get a half of an avocado. Last time I checked avocados are $2.99 for a whole avocado. I paid $20 I for a small Americano and a small sandwich with no mayonnaise, No spread, no aïoli a tiny bit of tomato and no sides. There are quite a few other breakfast places where I can get double the size of breakfast for the same price. I think this matters, especially in a economy where a lot of people are struggling right now to feed a family. I believe in giving extravagantly even through my own business so to receive so little for the price just doesn't align with my values. It feels stingy or limited. This will probably be the last time I come here and I'm sad cause I do think it could really knock things out of the park if the prices and the amount of food for the price improved. read more

Lola's Cafe - Breakfast Egg & Bacon Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

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It was our first time at Lola's, and we're absolutely in love with this magical gem. The owners, Matthew and his wife Ava, are so lovely. you can tell how much they genuinely care about the quality of their food, your experience, and creating such a beautiful, positive atmosphere. The lavender latte was hands down the best I've ever had. made with homemade, high-quality ingredients. the lox on flatbread was next level.. you can taste the freshness and love. We can't wait to come back and try everything else! Tara & Ryan read more

Lola's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

Came here for lunch the other day to meet my friend. The food and coffee looked delicious! Enjoyed the outdoor seating and the ambience. Thought the prices were a bit expensive but I guess that's everywhere for you. Definitely stop by and check out this little Gem in Ladera! read more

Food was great but I really have to stop tipping before any service is provided...although our food was delivered to our table, I had to pick up my own smoothie even though they knew where I was sitting, and I had to get up again to get the water we had requested....UGH!! read more

I haven't been here for years, so I decided to stop by for a solo breakfast during the workweek. It's a comfortable little cafe with a large patio and friendly staff. Their food and coffee menus seemed to have good options, and the prices were reasonable. I ordered the breakfast burrito, which was made with good quality, savory ingredients. The iced latte was good too, but unfortunately they don't offer sugar-free flavors. I enjoyed my breakfast and I plan on coming here again next time I am in the area. read more

Lola's Cafe - Lolas Breakfast Burrito + Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

If you're looking for a brunch spot that never disappoints, Lola's Cafe in Ladera Ranch has been my go-to for years. The location is perfect, the food is consistently excellent, and the coffee is always on point. What truly sets this place apart, though, is the people--everyone is warm and welcoming, and the owner goes above and beyond to make sure every visit feels special. It's one of those rare spots that gets everything right, every single time read more

Just a lovely local spot! The owners are always there, making it so friendly and welcoming. The espresso drinks are spot on and the breakfast items are inventive. Absolutely delicious! What's not to love? Al fresco breakfast and lunch go to spot for me. read more

We love Lola's! This is a cute cafe-style coffee house that has amazing drinks and breakfast. We love the lattes and the breakfast sandwich is delicious. I also like their baked goods (muffins, cookies, etc.). The portions are big and the service is great. There is usually a packed house mid-morning and on the weekends, but it's also nice to sit outside when it's a beautiful spring or summer morning! read more

Lola's Cafe - Hot La Vie en Rose Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

The food is fantastic, the tea is perfect, the vibe is fun, but the ordering is a pain in the butt! The cashier is answering the phone and getting to go boxes and getting a new sleeve of cups and handing out to go orders, running back and forth. It's not unusual to wait 25+ minutes to order, while being interrupted many times! I hope this review helps with their efficiency and customer service. My husband loves the Breakfast Burrito, we go to Lola's several times a month, but never if we are on a time schedule. read more

Lola's Cafe - Chicken Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

Love this place. Came here for girls brunch and back again for a quick study session. Perfect for all occasions! Intimate local coffee shop with great bites and phenomenal coffee. I had the breakfast burrito & the rose cardamom latte - amazing! Last time I got the Tuscan sandwich + avocado (delicious if you're not up for the breakfast vibe) You feel satisfied without the food-coma crash after eating here! read more

Lola's Cafe - Iced La Vie en Rose Latte - not too sweet just how I like it! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

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Slow service times and rude interactions with staff/owner. We frequent this place weekly and have a very simple order that is not be a big task for their small kitchen. More often then not the wait time for the order to come out is excessive. Occasionally, the order even gets lost in their kitchen and we have to check with staff or owner on the status. The interactions with certain workers and/or owner is routinely poor and lacks any consideration for their customer's experience. Only reason we return weekly is because my child loves this specific dish. It has become a point of stress and dread whenever my child expresses the desire to return to Lola's. read more

Love this place when I'm in the area for a super fresh brekky and a delicious GF pastry (that alone is so rare!). They have quite a few gluten free items and everything is made fresh. I also appreciate that many of the ingredients are organic and that they use free range eggs. It's a darling little spot, that seems like they do their best to keep very clean (a special shout out to the restrooms... The ladies restroom was so clean, and smelled amazing!). Also, despite being pretty busy for the morning rush... My order was ready pretty quickly. This place is not cheap... But it's also located in Ladera Ranch, so I'm sure the rent is atrocious. Considering that, and the quality of the food, I feel like the pricing is pretty fair. They also have indoor and outdoor seating... So it's a great local place to catch up with a friend over a delicious meal. I LOVE supporting local- especially when they get it just right read more

Lola's Cafe - Egg and avocado smash on GF bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ladera Ranch, California

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Such a great neighborhood spot! I love to come here for breakfast, lunch or just a cup of coffee. The atmosphere is so warm and welcoming, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the food is top notch. So glad I live close by! read more

Staff friendly atmosphere very cosy and humble food really good great spot for breakfast brunch or lunch

We were in the area early on a Sunday morning for a kids' soccer game and searched for a nearby breakfast spot. Lola's Café came up with a solid 4.5-star rating on Yelp, so we decided to give it a try. When we arrived, we were a bit concerned about a long wait, but it's a self-order setup, and the line moved quickly. The ambiance was pleasant and cozy, with a relaxed atmosphere. They also have outdoor seating, which added to the comfortable vibe. Service was decent and friendly. We ordered a veggie omelet, which unfortunately was overcooked--the eggs were dry and slightly burnt. The avocado toast had a nice flavor, but there wasn't nearly enough avocado on it. We also tried the egg sandwich, which was okay but nothing memorable. What really saved the visit was the chocolate croissant--it was absolutely delicious and hands down the highlight of our breakfast. Overall, it's a cute spot with a nice environment, but the food didn't quite live up to the hype. I wouldn't go out of my way to return, but it's an okay option if you're already nearby. I would give this place a 3.5-star rating if I could. read more

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I called in an order and was told not to wait in the regular line, but to go to the pick up line. There were three people in front of me and I was in line for 11 minutes, which is extreme for pickup. Two gentlemen in front of me were frustrated as well. One of the guys friends came in from the car to ask what the problem was, and the other guy said that his wife kept texting him. I looked at the woman behind the counter, and I said "am I in the right line? I was told to go to pick up?". She seemed to be preparing food rather than just handing out food. She kept going back to the kitchen to talk to the cook about orders, and made various cold drinks. It seemed as though she was preparing food rather than assisting people with pick up. One of the guys in front of me was given table numbers, which means he had been ordering rather than picking up. She should have directed him to go to the other line. When I got to the front of the line and told her I had an order for pick I said "isn't this the line just for pickup, not for ordering"? She told me I was being rude and she said "don't be rude to service people". I told her I wasn't being rude, it was merely a question. So she told me again "don't be rude to service people, it's always busy on Sunday and you are being very rude". I told her I work in retail so I understand what it's like to be in the service industry, and I was merely asking a question. For the third time she told me not to be rude to service people. I told her I didn't need a lecture and just walked out. I love the food, but this experience was ridiculous. People in my community of Rancho Santa Margarita always kid around about this restaurant. We all like the food, but we always talk about how we feel like "hostages", when we are ordering or picking up. It's always slow, chaotic, and confusing. I'm not sure if this is a staffing issue or a operational inefficiency, or if the owners are just trying to stretch profitability. In any case, I was always willing to deal with it because the food was good. But, the one time I get frustrated and just say one thing, no yelling, no screaming, just a question, I get a lecture. I'm done! read more

Plenty of parking. Went for the first time on a Sunday morning. Some what crowded but worth the wait. Something on the menu for everyone. Lots of drink options. Ordered Matcha and breakfast burrito. Both a 10. Will return. read more

We love Lola's! Been going for years. Their signature breakfast burrito and a Lavender Latte are our must get food and drink here but they have a nice menu! Service is always kind and helpful, and it meets the vibe check for sure! read more