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    Mini Cafe

    4.3 (141 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Breakfast burrito
    Robert W.

    rly good breakfast burrito very old school little diner two burritos for 18 bucks such a good deal and greatttt soft bacon and nice potatoes

    Steak nachos

    Amazing spot. Saw a review saying they'd gotten the steak nachos for 15 years straight, and I see why. The woman working the register was incredibly kind, and walking in I saw two working dudes scarfing food down (always a good sign). The breakfast burrito was affordable and totally filled, zero complaints. Salsa was very flavorful, steak nachos out of this world.

    Breakfast under $10!
    Emily M.

    Upon entering, you'll realize how small the place is and you'll get a sense of how much it hasn't changed at all. But that's what's so charming about Mini Cafe. This quaint, little place truly is a hole in the wall. The first time I tried their food, I ordered takeout. I was surprised by how cheap the food was compared to other breakfast places nowadays. The majority of their items were under $10 which made me wonder about the portions as well as the taste, but I'm happy to report that it was really good. Not the most flavorful food I've had but it definitely wasn't bad and wasn't overly salty or anything. I didn't realize till I got to work that the chilaquiles doesn't come with meat so that was a bit of a disappointment but I didn't mind since the food itself was tasty on its own too. The second time, we actually dined in. I ordered the chilaquiles again (this time I asked if they could add chorizo) and my gf got their french toast combo. We also ordered two coffees that were a huge disappointment to us. It tasted nothing like coffee and tasted more like sugar water than anything. We asked the cashier if she could brew us another cup just in case, and it ended up tasting the same - watered down. Reluctantly, I asked if we could exchange the coffees for their orange juice instead since they're the same price, and the cashier obliged. Thankfully, the orange juice was a lot better - you could tell it was fresh-squeezed. My gf enjoyed her french toast and I was incredibly happy with the chorizo with my chilaquiles; it definitely added to the taste. Will be coming back here to try more items.

    Table outside with sunshine in the morning.

    Food is really good. And I like the people here they are kind and welcoming. I come here every week with my best friend.

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    The food is very good and it's not greasy. They are fast service. It is very clean to eat. It's a cozy place to eat.

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    Local, good food, great prices and friendly staff. Yummy breakfast burritos and salsa.

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    Delicious food, great service, the owners are loved by their customers. Great experience every visit.

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    Loved them the first time around. Second time I had really bad food poisoning, throwing up six times ):

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    good food and nice workers, but noticed a cockroach crawling around the dining room! WTF!

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    The service is terrible, they brought me the wrong food and wanted to argue about it instead of fix the problem.

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    Loaded Cafe - Santa Ana First Street

    Loaded Cafe - Santa Ana First Street

    4.2
    (563 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    loved the food here! we stayed in Santa Ana for the weeken, and found this little gem for breakfas!…read moreOur waiter was amazing! Plus they serve you little mini fresh conchitas!! so cute!! Highly recommen, skip dennis and stop by at this local gem

    We happened to see this spot driving down first street and decided to give a try on a Sunday…read moreafternoon. We had seen this place online so we were interested! The food was great. We had the chilaquiles verdes, menudo, side of fries, kids strawberry cheesecake combo. Everything was so flavorful and delicious. It was so good in fact that we decided to add a stuffed dulce de leche French toast that we saw on the menu earlier. I was blown away. I love that it was salty and just sweet enough. It was the best thing I tried. But the the best part of the whole experience was Alma, our server! We didn't even notice we came in hour before closing, and when we did we apologized and she was so kind and told us not to worry and to enjoy our food. She was the last server there and was juggling multiple tables but still managed to be extremely attentive to us. She is so kind and has a great personality. Thank you for everything, Alma! Also big shout out to the kitchen for not closing before the restaurant! They let us add our French toast about 20 mins before closing, which is really unheard of in the restaurant culture of "last calls" 30 minutes before. I loved this place!

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    Chilaquiles + avocado and sour cream
    Chilaquiles + avocado and sour cream
    Crunchy BBQ cheeseburguer

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    Benchmark

    Benchmark

    4.5
    (1.9k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Beautiful outdoor setting, delicious food, excellent service…read more They rolled out some new menu items today, and I tried the Thai green curry and it was fantastic, the best curry I've ever had! Someone in our party had the hamburger, which was amazing, we had the frito misto appetizer, and it was so good we ordered another! Both the owner and the chef came around to our table to check on us. Epic experience!

    We hosted a baby shower for my sister at Benchmark and what a horrible experience. On the day of…read morethe event, it was around 90 degrees and the AC broke. The room was getting progressively hotter so we asked if the AC was on and a server casually told us the AC was "on the fritz." We had spent months planning this event and this was incredibly disappointing. Even before the guests arrived, I noticed the cupcakes and macarons I had brought in melting from the extreme heat. All the guests were noticeably and understandably uncomfortable and sweating the entire 3 hours. No one came to check on us or to apologize for the inconvenience. This was not the event we had envisioned for the guest of honor who was 8 months pregnant. It was not only uncomfortable but also posed a health risk.The restaurant showed a lack of concern, care and accountability over the entire situation. I understand that the weather and the AC breaking were out of anyone's control but the handling of the situation and the aftermath was poor. We tried to give the restaurant opportunities to make this right but they failed at every opportunity. Because of the lack of communication, poor decision making and incompetency, I cannot recommend this restaurant for any events. The servers were nice and the food was all right but there are many other acceptable options for food in the area.

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    Date night ambience
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    Short Rib Rigatoni
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    Chapter One: the modern local

    Chapter One: the modern local

    3.7
    (2.7k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Chapter One in downtown Santa Ana is a fantastic anchor in the Artists Village area, but when…read morethere's a major sporting event going on--especially during the World Cup--this place turns into an absolute party. The high ceilings, rustic exposed brick, and massive bar setup make for an electric atmosphere when it's packed out with a rowdy crowd. Even when they're slammed for game days, the kitchen holds its own. The duck fat fries are pretty much mandatory for the table--super crispy, well-seasoned, and easy to pick at while drinking. Their empanadas, lumpia, and burgers are also solid, easy crowd-pleasers to pair with a huge craft beer list or one of their whiskey cocktails. Because the energy is so high during watch parties, service can understandably take a little longer than a normal quiet lunch, but the staff handles the game-day rush really well and keeps the drinks flowing. Parking in downtown Santa Ana can be hit-or-miss with meters, but slipping into the Sycamore parking structure right across the street saves you from driving in circles. If you're looking for a dependable gastropub with great food that actually knows how to throw a hype watch party, Chapter One is hard to beat.

    You know a place is REALLY good when you're so busy enjoying your delicious mixed drinks and…read moredevouring your food that it's only when you're all done that you think - whoops I should probably take a photo for Yelp! That's what happened to me 3 drinks and some yummy snacks later. My husband and I had dinner reservations nearby but went here for some mixed drinks beforehand and to also eat their delicious cheese curds. Their cheese curds are the best! Better than Culver's for sure!! They have both high top and low tables and bar seating. I love their mixed drinks! I've tried 5 different cocktails and all 5 are outstanding! My favorite cocktails are: Frank Cilantra $14 Diplomático Planas, Pueblo Viejo Reposado, Lime, Pineapple, Agave, Orange Bitters, Cilantro Oaxacan on Sunshine $14 Los Vecinos Espadin, Averna, Passion Fruit Syrup, Lemon, Honey Mama Needs A Drink $12 Pueblo Viejo Reposoda, Ramazzotti Apertivo Rosato, Strawberry, Lime, Opera Prima Brut I am already planning my next time to return here! Delicious!!

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    $17 Fish & Chips (craft-beer-battered barramundi, remoulade saunce, tangy mustard seed slaw, duck fat fries - Vegan available
    $17 Fish & Chips (craft-beer-battered barramundi, remoulade saunce, tangy mustard seed slaw, duck fat fries - Vegan available
    Cold Fashioned & Bottomless Mimosa - cheers!

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    Santa Ana Brunch Club

    Santa Ana Brunch Club

    4.5
    (512 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    I stop in for lunch often and absolutely love this spot... the food, the vibe, and especially the…read morestaff. Everyone is GREAT! It's usually full when I come in, but they always do their best to get you a table as quickly as possible. Honestly, it's one of those places I almost don't want to tell people about because I'm selfishly trying to keep this hidden gem to myself. Definitely worth checking out!

    Santa Ana Brunch Club,…read more Took the wife here on our off Friday. We arrived near noon time and the restaurant still was full, we had to wait hmm 10 or 15 minutes, which is not bad at all, shoot beats 45+ minutes I can easily see them pull on the early morning and weekends. There is a parking lot just past the restaurant, its a little sketchy and can be tight depending what cars are already there. There is a decent amount of seating, but the first thing I noticed when we first walked in was the two Yama glass cold brew towers, I already knew they were going to have banging Kyoto style coffee, that was already a win for me lol. The staff here were super nice and also very great at recommending a dish by what's popular but also asking what mood you were in. So the wife and I went with the two popular dishes. City Plate - Wife went with this dish French scrambled eggs, on the menu it does say Pork Belly, but unfortunately they ran out so she went with bacon. Hokkaido milk bread French toast, seasonal jam and berries. First off most places that know how to cook bacon, just nice and crispy, you know whomever is cooking, is cooking. Perfectly crisp bacon and good quality and taste, made me forget about the pork belly! The Hokkaido milk bread French toast, topped with like a blueberry jam, was beyond delicious. Honestly one of the best french toast both my wife and myself ever had. I do agree the portions are a little small, but if this was the dish I ordered, sorry wife, all mine!! jk love u! Bubbies Fried Chicken & Sourdough Pancake's: This is the dish I went with, Fried chicken thighs, mini sourdough pancakes, 2 over medium eggs finished with a hot honey butter drizzle. The sourdough pancakes, were good but nothing to crazy about them, if there is an option to sub the pancakes for the French toast, I would have easily done that! Egg was cooked perfectly to how I ordered them, but the best part of this dish. That fried chicken thighs, easily the best fried chicken I have had as of then and today so far. The crunchy skin was the right amount, the chicken was moist just from the look of it, but once bitten into, oh man it was explosions of flavors. Oh man put this on top of like a jalapeno waffle get the perfect bite with chicken, egg, the waffle and some syrup....gasm! As mentioned above the serving portion isnt too big, least for a guy size, guess it worked out since I finished whatever my wife could on her plate. Coffee: It make sense why their portions are too big, gotta make sure you save room for that coffee. Sadly the day we went, they ran out of Horchata, so the wife and I both got the vanilla rum kyoto iced latte. As expected it was delicious, the vanilla and rum complemented each other perfectly, not too sweet and not too smoky/bitter, I knew the cold brew would be clean and smooth, a perfect way to end brunch with this amazing cup of cold brew. I may have finished my cup before even leaving the parking lot. In conclusion, Santa Ana Brunch Club its going to be hard to come back here and try other things when I can just have a plate of favorites with that french toast, bacon and fried chicken and was it all down with Kyoto coffee. I can see why people are willing to wait long times for the food here. Again the food is amazing along with the workers! Feast Well Fellow Yelpers! Kaizokuō Ni Ore Wa Naru!

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    Inside casual dining
    Smoked Brisket Poutine Scramble
    Smoked Brisket Poutine Scramble
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