Monkey Business Cafe

Do you have mimosas?

No.

Are they open? Are they having dining?

They're only open for take out currently

Your meats are they all natural?

Yes they are, and some of the produce is grown without pesticides at CSUF by the foster boys.

Is there vegan options available?

Yes! We do have specials featuring our produce that is organically grown at our farm at the Fullerton Arboretum when we are fully operational. Currently we have an amazing Vegan Chili. Avocado Toast is new on the menu as well. Stay tuned by…

Is this a good place to work/study?

It can be loud during breakfast hours on the weekends because of how busy it can get. I like the tables and chairs used though, feels like your at home.

Is this place open again? I had came and it was closed about 2months ago...

Went there about 2 weeks ago and they were open!

Are dogs allowed on the patio?

Yes I believe so but patio is a generous term.

You guys never answer your phones... Are you still operating?

They're open, they've been open... You can also order takeout through Yelp

How are the latte's? How many shots of espresso standard? Cost?

I don't think it's a standard latte. I had the macchiato and it tasted like a generic drink.

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Free coffee refills?

yes free coffee refills

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What about monkey Business cafe?

It is down home cook meal cafe with a funny name. It is not a monkey diner if you are asking

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Major P.

881

150

412

10 years ago

So Today (February 15, 2017), after dropping-off my vehicle for repairs, I began contemplating whether to take a round-trip 'SURFLINER" train ride from Fullerton-to-San-Diego-and-back. Suddenly, my tapeworm began screaming-out for attention. I remember how I saw a small café in my peripheral vision, while driving down a side street in Downtown Fullerton. It is a good thing that I have never owned A Smart Phone, An Iphone, or An Ipad, because unlike most who do, I still have the capacity to exercise peripheral vision (but I digress). Any way, I recall seeing a restaurant called "Monkey Business Café." Consequently, my hoofies began heading away from the Fullerton Santa Fe Train Depot, in the direction of Fullerton College. I was greeted by A-Most-Pleasant Lass named Lindsay. I ordered the "McMonkey Breakfast," which consisted of an egg-Applewood smoked bacon-sausage biscuit and potatoes washed-down with coffee. For Those who have read some of my prior reviews, You know that I am Brutally-Honest. Well I (as well as my tapeworm), was pleasantly-surprised how FRESH everything was, and I will definitely be returning to this eatery. I only have one complaint. Well, actually it is more of a suggestion than a complaint. The mission statement of this eatery should be included on the menus. Had I not been The Obnoxious Inquiring Customer which I usually am, I would have not known the following.: 1. Monkey Business Café provides teenagers and young adults an opportunity to be employed in a business learning environment. Their program is designed for a six-month commitment, where the young adults learn the skills necessary to become a productive employee in the workforce, as well as becoming a self-sufficient adult. 2. Participants work one-on-one with a job coach to foster a pathway to success that includes work experience, employability skills, and living skills. And 3. Additionally, Monkey Business Café supports organic coffee suppliers, farmers, and those in transition from pesticide-free to certified organic farming. Organic coffee growing helps to maintain an ethical partnership between consumers, farmers, and the environment. (well, that explains why everything tasted So-Fresh !) I spoke with a few customers who all loved the food. However, some of them did not know about the community-related endeavors involving this eatery. As Herr Trump and Herr pence continue to lead this nation down the corporate fascist rabbit hole, as someone who coaches . Mentors young female surfers from around-the-world, having spoken to Lindsay and becoming aware of Monkey Business Café, actually gave me some Hope for the future of the next generation of young people. I highly-recommend this eatery. However, more-importantly, I highly-recommend that Anyone who is concerned with The Future of The Youth of this nation, to consider supporting their organization, which is always seeking more volunteers and sponsors. Semper Fi, "Major Pain" read more

Ava P.

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We came here on Sunday 10/16/16. Me and my boyfriend have always wanted to come here and try it out so when Sunday came around we thought lets do it. We had to be at my boyfriends soccer game and were on a time restraint so we decided to call in for a to go order and just pick it up to eat on our way. We live in La Habra border line Whittier so we are about 15-20 minutes away. We placed our order, which wasn't even a big one it was only a wrap and a sandwich. The girl on the phone let me know that my sandwich was going to be made without avocado because they ran out and that our order will be ready in 20-25 minutes. We thought perfect! we will have enough time to pick it up and eat it on the way or when we get there, mind you we hadn't eaten anything that morning so we were starving. We get there, asked for our order and the girl looks blankly at us and that's when we knew they didn't even get our order in! They girl then proceeds to ask the guy behind her about the order and the guy looked like he could care less that the order wasn't put in he just said to her in a oh well that's what happens voice, "guess no one put it in". She then proceeded to ask us what we ordered and who was the person I talked to. I didn't ask a name of who took my order I never do, I never felt the need to, but I guess I'll be changing that now. After we told her we didn't know the name she just said sorry and asked me if I wanted to place the order there of course we didn't want to the whole reason we place the order over the phone was so that we can just pick and leave right away. You would think it must have fell through the cracks because they are really busy but it wasn't that busy they had no wait and there was plenty of open tables. The customer service there was not very caring at all it was almost like we didn't matter and one less order wasn't going to bother them. We were only given one small sorry. In the end we left with no food and very starving. By the time we left there we didn't have any time to stop any where else and my boyfriend had to play his 2 soccer games on an empty stomach. I really had high hopes for this place because of all the great reviews but sadly I will not be returning here. read more

Brittany S.

177

12 years ago

Pros: breakfast all day, operating for a good cause Cons: the wait, loud Being a restaurant owner and operator I really want to give these guys a break. I never Yelp angry... Yes it was a packed house but I could have forgiven the wait time had I not seen 4 tables that came after me not only having their order taken but 1 table that I was seated with was already eating before anyone even came to talk to me, literally 20-25 mins. I had spent the day with my mom up the road in St. Jude Hospital and my son was growing restless so I went on a mission to find him pancakes at 1 in the afternoon. Sure I could have taken him to Denny's or something but their name indicated he might enjoy this place, plus the food pics looked AMAZING and after a long morning with no breakfast I was STARVING! We were seated at the back wall facing the wall... after my 20 something minute wait of being ignored I then sat for 6 minutes just facing the register hoping to make eye contact... finally just called someone over and explained my frustrations. The girl was kind and appologized said she would have the kitchen make mine first so I set the timer just too see what "first" looked like. I soon realized I had to get back to the hospital so I was going to cancel my order but my son was so hungry and asked to take it to go. He ate in the car and I continued my fast. The disappointed continued when I finally got home and was able to eat and my chicken flautas were just rolled tortillas with cheese and chicken... so sides, no sauce and cilantro as pictured. I guess the portion was fair for the price but still... super bummed. I would give this place another chance considering I'll be near by for a while, I would like to see what their hot food actually tastes like. read more

Amanda M.

12 years ago

Monkey Business Cafe is definitely my favorite breakfast place in Fullerton. It might even be my favorite breakfast spot in all of Orange County! It's THAT good. The pancakes are fluffy and delicious. The omlettes are big and full of toppings, fillings (?). The coffee is INCREDIBLE. The chicken is full of flavor. I can keep going. This place is Fullerton's best kept secret. The mission statement is also something that sets this place apart from any other restaurants in the area. They employ foster teenagers and train them to give them valuable work skills (sometimes the service is a bit iffy, but it's because they are teaching these teenagers how to be good employees). I went in Wednesday afternoon to grab a cup of coffee and a late breakfast and everything was perfect. The server Rachel (I think her name was?) was so friendly and upbeat. My coffee was quickly refilled when ever I needed it, the food order came out shortly after ordering it and it was nice and warm. I ordered a breakfast burrito and my brother ordered the berries and cream waffles. I loved my burrito but when I saw his plate approach the table, I second guessed my decision a little. The burrito was huge, so I ate half of it and stole some bites from my brother's plate :) I hadn't been here in a while due to a few problems the last time I visited, but it looks as if they have made some major improvements. Good job Monkey Business! read more

Annaliese E.

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11 years ago

HORRIBLE SERVICE. Save your money, the food is not good at all. I don't know how this place has so many good reviews. We were told 20 min till we were seated. My boyfriend and ended up waiting almost a hour and started talking to another couple that had arrived after we had. The host then called the couples name that we had been talking to and they had to tell the host that we were there before them and the host was so oblivious. Even though I asked many times when we would be seated and he clearly stated that there were 3 tables before us, they called the couple that put there name in after us! I have never seen so many disorganized humans running around like chickens with their head cut off and have the nerve to call themselves employees of the service industry. We were finally seated and it took forever to get our food and when it came it was wrong but we were so upset already we didn't even send it back. DO NOT COME HERE. You are better off eating ANYWHERE else! They should be ashamed of themselves for the unacceptable service and treatment of customers. read more

Rootz O.

4 years ago

If I could give a 0 I would. Lets start of with the fact that they have no customer service. If you don't like your job just quit no need to take it out on paying guest. Me and my friend came to eat lunch as we wanted to support the mission. First bad encounter the girl with the piercings and long straight hair in clip with a black mask just flung her hand out and said here's the menu pick a seat and come back to order. she couldn't even meet me half way. I had to walk all the way to the front to recieve a menu. we get our food , the food was pretty basic and cold. The same girl ask's us if we need anything and I say no she continued to name of things like ketchup ranch and then puffs away. maybe she was asking so she didn't have to be bothered? honestly the place gave me such negative vibes. maybe they need to get people who actually want to work. I understand they employ foster youth but someone should help coach the staff. read more

David O.

2 years ago

The cuisine is okay, but nothing spectacular. I ordered huevos rancheros and a Cali burrito. Both were substantial and satisfied us, although they were only adequate. It's a nice spot to hang out because they don't rush you and the cuisine is delicious enough that you won't regret spending your money and will leave with a full tummy. Personally, I would return if I wanted something that I knew would strike the spot. As for the food itself, I can't say the flavors were as heartwarming. The chilaquiles were decent; not overly flavored, but not lacking either. It was simply an average dish for me. I found myself wishing it had more toppings; cotija cheese, sour cream, and more avocado would have elevated the dish. I thought the Monterey chicken sandwich was merely okay. The chicken was quite dry. If we had removed the chicken, it might have tasted much better. However, the side of French fries was quite tasty. read more

Nancy S.

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8 years ago

I came for the chilaquiles. Conveniently located in Downtown Fullerton with a relaxing outdoor setting & very interesting indoor setting. Prices for the food were average. Service was great. Food tasted amazing! The chilaquiles were a 10/10 in spice level with tons of flavor. Tortillas where still a little crunchy, not soggy at all. I got mine with an over easy egg on top. They topped it with cilantro and red onion and cotija? cheese. Very little sour cream for my taste. The cilantro and onion gave it a great flavor. I also got the potatoes on the side. Those were average. They could of had a bit more flavor. The inside of the place was super interesting. All tables were different & so were the chairs. Cool! read more

Jessica B.

464

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Horrible experience. I came in with my baby, husband and mother in law. We wanted to send on an outer table because we had the stroller, waitress with like pinkish hair was not having it. We still pushed for it as it was cramped and didn't want to be in the way, she then comes over to the table throes the menus and silverware on the table and says "sit wherever you want" runs off and is bumping into chairs on her way to the register. We were shocked of how she acted and immediately walked out. We saw her super mad talking to her co workers. Very upset with this experience. We lived a few houses away and enjoyed eating here. We will not be back. read more

Michelle H.

10 years ago

I was really impressed with Monkey Business Cafe. The minute you walk in it feels like a small town, very personal, diner with a casual atmosphere. I ordered the breakfast sandwich which was delicious but what put it over the top for me was when I asked for a side of jalapeño, they roasted it and almost "personalized," my order. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was that the service was a little scatter brained. In the same way I liked how laid back the atmosphere was, I think the service was a little relaxed too. But overall, I would highly recommend it. Very delicious and a great experience. read more

Arielle ..

2 years ago

I cannot say enough great things about my experience with Stacy at Monkey Business! From the moment she answered the phone, her kindness and professionalism stood out. She went above and beyond to fix my DoorDash order, ensuring everything was perfect. Not only did she handle the issue with ease, but her warm and caring attitude truly made my day. It's rare to come across someone so dedicated to customer satisfaction, and Stacy is a shining example of what great service looks like. Thank you, Stacy, and the entire Monkey Business team, for your outstanding service! read more

Vanessa G.

10 years ago

Second time here. Ordered chocolate chip pancakes, but my Betty Crocker pancakes at home taste better. My husband ordered chilaquiles with pulled pork which he liked but I didn't since they are very short of authentic Mexican chilaquiles. The service was great and the food came out on a reasonable amount of time, no problems there. There was no wait today (Thursday at 8:30am), however first time I went was on a Sunday morning and the wait was 40 minutes. I will only come again if the hubby drags me back here. read more

Rebecka F.

6 years ago

Love love love this little café And there cause. My go to is always the veggie omelette with hashbrowns, the strawberry salad is good also and so is the outlaw that I make it with chicken breast instead of beef, oh the onion rings....So good! They also have a great variety of Mexican food. Some of their food is grown at Cal State Fullerton by the kids who work here. They even make homemade sweet potato pies during Thanksgiving, I've ordered them for my clients and got raving reviews. read more

Alyssa G.

160

12 years ago

Tried Monkey Business this morning for the first time with a friend. I ordered a green tea and the Berries-n-Cream Waffles; my friend ordered the SoCal breakfast burrito. The waffles were amazing, the lemon crème fraiche was a unique twist and the berries were sweet. The environment was mellow and relaxing. Thank you Gabe for being so friendly and making it a great first experience! Will definitely be going back and trying the other bomb-looking food on the menu! read more

Jr M.

2 years ago

Stopped by for the first time today. I have driven past many times and didn't even know they were a restaurant. Let me tell you how happy I am to have stopped and checked them out. The manager with the glasses suggested I try their Chilaquiles and a Virgin Michelada. Both were delicious. The staff was amazing and helpful, and the food was just as amazing, and then the cherry at the top was when I found out they support an amazing cause. I will definitely be back. read more

Tim S.

11 years ago

I had lunch here a few days ago with a few of my friends. The place reminds of a paul frank store with monkeys on the wall and very fun colors. I ordered the breakfast burger and chili fries. While the burger was good, the chili fries were lacking. I got the burger with a brioche bun and it came with an egg on the burger...yum! Service was ok to good, but the parking situation was horrible. I would go back for the food any try more of their other dishes. read more

Brandon B.

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2 years ago

My girlfriend raved about this place for its chilaquiles, and she wasn't kidding! The dish was to die for. We decided to take it up a notch by adding some pork, and it was a game-changer. If you're looking for a delicious meal, this is the place to be. The staff was super friendly and made us feel right at home. We went on a Saturday morning, and it was a bit of a hidden gem - not too crowded, but still lively. I can't wait to try more of their dishes! read more

Amelia V.

15 years ago

i bought a groupon for this place one day because it was close to my house was'nt really sure what to expect. i walked in and immidietly noticed how "homey" it felt. i was not sure what to order so i just picked the egg breakfast w/ potatoes, it was delicious it tasted like home cooked food. not only was the food good but so was the service the woman running the place was very nice and helpful. loved this place!! read more

Tim S.

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11 years ago

Came here for lunch today with a few coworkers. I ordered the breakfast burger on a brioche bun, which was really good. I also ordered the chili fries which were kind of weird because it had some white sauce on it. Overall, I loved it and I would come back again. I took a picture of my friend's Outlaw Burger so you can see how big it is... Parking kind of hard. read more

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The county burrito is sooo good and filling.. so far what we have tried has been all good. We went and dinned in for the first time this past Sunday and sorry to say but the service was pretty crappy! We sat and waited at least 30 mins after we ordered to get our food, with our kids! Its was 3pm and there wasn't a rush so we didn't understand why it took so long read more

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(49 reviews)

Best brunch spot in Orange County! It's easy to see why it's so popular with the locals…read more We ordered the mocha, chilaquiles, and the breakfast sandwich, and every single item was a 10/10. The biggest surprise was the Angus steak. Noticeably high quality and cooked perfectly. Great food, great atmosphere, and definitely a place I'll be coming back to!

If I could vote negative I would. I don't usually try to leave bad reviews because I understand…read morethings happen, small business have it tough, etc. But when you as a manager are outright rude and inconsiderate. That is where I draw the line. I came to this spot with my husband and kids. While ordering, I asked the cashier regarding a kids pancake which comes with an egg and an option of either bacon or sausage. My family eats only halal, so neither of those options would work for us. Therefore, I asked if there could be any substitute like hashbrowns or fruits. (I don't think it's unreasonable) the girl behind the cash register was new and so still in training, and didn't know how to do the substitution. So She called over the manager, Antonio, who came and very rudely goes "oh we're not going to do that." "You don't have to get that, etc. I was pretty annoyed and offended and literally didn't want to deal with him anymore so I told the trainee to go ahead and still ring it up just hold off the meat and asked him to leave since I didn't want to communicate with him. Our order arrives. Food is mediocre at best. We ordered the avocado toast, veggie omelette and a kids pancake with drinks to include juices and an iced caramel latte. My son who loves pancakes barely eats his because it's burned at the bottom. He refuses to eat. I then asked the server (same girl from the front), if she can remake the pancake since it's burned and my kid isn't eating it. She takes the plate away and says yeah we can do that. 5 mins later she comes back and says, the manager said, "that you would have to repurchase another pancake and that we wouldn't remake it" i don't like to make a fuss nor do I usually try to make issues for establishments but I think that a request to remake a kids pancake when the one you initially made was burned is reasonable for me to ask. so when my husband intervened, and spoke with the manager, his reply was, "I don't want to remake the pancake," when my husband asked him why? "I just don't want to. We have plumbing issues and I have the right to refuse service to anyone" The point though is we paid for a service that was not provided adequately. And when a business works on the ground of no ethics and courtesy, I find it fair game to let the public be aware that this is how they run things, letting them deal with the consequences of their actions.

Shorty'z

4.5

(987 reviews)

10/10 This place is great! Fast, fresh, and very clean!…read moreBest place for great quality and fast service.

I searched up popular breakfast spots around the area and came across Shorty'z. The staff here is…read morewelcoming and friendly. You order at the front, and a staff member brings the food over to your table. We were about to eat inside their patio while it was a little chilly, but some indoor booths opened up for us. We both got the bacon burrito ($14). This is a large breakfast burrito with chopped bacon, two scrambled eggs, hash browns, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla. You can pick either red or green salsa. I liked the green salsa as it had a good balance of spice and flavor. The burrito has a lot of hash browns, which can overpower the overall flavor and other ingredients. The breakfast burrito seemed a little pricy, but the portion size made up for it. I even took a small remnant of leftovers home.

Rutabegorz

4.1

(1.2k reviews)

It's such a cute place nice and cool inside because it's so hot out today. Very friendly service…read moreand attentive. The food was very delish. I had the chicken enchiladas and were very delish and very big portions! You can share if you want or take home for dinner. I also had a bite of the Dave sandwich wich is turkey, hame and bacon. So good as well. Also very big portions in size! Over a cute little place to drop by and have lunch and chat.

Came here last Saturday for lunch. Interesting decorations etc but very cool. The place was busy…read morebut we were able to sit down quickly. The service was very polite and attentive. The experience overall was great until later on in the day. After we went home, my wife got sick. She had enchiladas. She enjoyed it while eating it but the food game came back with a vengeance...explosive vengeance She rarely gets sick from eating so it was an outlier. We moved on and ran some errands at Brea Mall. I was walking around and then I started to have some GI discomfort also. I ran to the bathroom and unfortunately I also got sick from the food. I had a club sandwich. Super unfortunate bc we did enjoy our food and experience there but getting sick from eating poorly prepared/handled food for us is unforgivable which is why I am giving this a 1 star review.

Eggspresso

4.3

(916 reviews)

Gotta bump them up to 5 stars! We returned for breakfast this morning and it was fantastic! This…read moretime we sat on the shaded patio and it was much more comfortable. We also remembered to validate so we didn't need to spend $10 on parking. I had the Grilled Broccolini Omelette, it was sooooo good! Perfectly cooked eggs, so much gooey gruyere cheese, garlic confit, and loads of tender broccolini inside. I got the mushroom fries again for my side and they were just as good as I remember. Husband had their Cremini Mushroom Toast and added a poached egg. His toast was awesome! Cream cheese, super garlicky mushrooms, and gremolata topped the sourdough bread. Yum! We both couldn't shut up about how great breakfast was. I hope they keep that broccolini omelette on the menu, cause I am already craving it again!

The food and ambiance were great on a recent Sunday. Really liked my Green Goddess Salad. Fresh and…read moredelicious. I wasn't too keen on the ordering by QR code at the table, since it was our first visit, but since I didn't notice anyone hanging around the cash register, we did it. And my friend is really tech savvy so it worked out. Several guests that arrived after us ordered at the cash register somehow and someone even picked up a to go order or door dash at the counter while I was getting self serve water so there is a cashier. My friend loved her iced lavender matcha and enjoyed her breakfast burrito though she thought the bacon bits were too thick compared to other places. Appreciated that they validate parking. Overall, pretty nice experience dining on the shady patio with a breeze.

Palapas Que Huevos

4.3

(82 reviews)

Hello friends! Today, I discovered a hidden gem in Fullerton, CA, called Palapas Que Huevos (PQH)…read more Have you ever woken up feeling a bit groggy and needed that extra boost to kickstart your day on a positive note? I think I've found the solution at PQH. We were welcomed by the warm smile of Jennifer, who was incredibly helpful throughout our wonderful experience. So, where should I start? We kicked things off with the Cafe de Olla, which was perfectly balanced and not overly sweet. It really gave me the jolt I needed! Seriously, you must order that first. Next, we tried the "Los Chilaquiles" with extra eggs and carnitas, along with the "Trio Sopesitos" combo. Can you believe the generous portions we received? Wow! Be careful with your choices because I left feeling stuffed and still had to take some home! Trust me, the menu doesn't do justice to the portion sizes. Don't let the prices mislead you! As you can see, I was thoroughly impressed not just with the food but also with the fresh, made-to-order meals no pre-made dishes here. I also appreciated our hostess Jennifer for being so humble and friendly when we inquired about the menu details. So the Jennifer and the crew at PQH, thank you for the service, the ambiance, the attention to detail and the overall hospitality. We will see you soon!!

Oooooooh this place hits!!! I am down bad for wet burritos,…read moreand put a chili relleno in there- oof I am yours. We also got some chips and guac, omg yum. Everything tasted so fresh and authentic with so much flavor. Great portions too! Our server was very sweet and helpful in making sure we could have what we wanted but vegetarian style. There is a cute outdoor patio as well as indoor seating, and a big parking lot for the restaurants in the center. Great spot for Mexican food!

Bushfire Kitchen

4.4

(242 reviews)

The food is fresh and delicious. The service is amazing. Five stars does not cover how wonderful…read morethis place is.

Bushfire Kitchen's sun and sea seasonal menu is perfect for summer! Everything felt fresh and…read morerefreshing, and I especially enjoyed the Sea Bass with lemon herb rice, Summer Crunch Salad, and Thai Curry Chicken Bowl. Loved the variety and refreshing flavors! IG: socalhkfoodies

Uptown Burger

4.7

(147 reviews)

My kids wanted to try this place. It is in the Ralph shopping center next to Avis. The store sign…read moremaybe a little difficult to read from far away because it's in cursive. The kids had the chimichurri and cremini burgers with fries and onion rings. They loved it. At first, I thought it was on the pricier side, but to my surprise, the burger price included choice of fries, house salad, or slaw. That made it a decent value given the quality of the food. The burgers were delicious and decent size. I also joined their reward program and already received a coupon. The gentleman who took our order was super friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back.

Can't go wrong with this place... and I already got a free drink with my rewards too!…read more I was about to order my usual, the Cremini, when the nice lady at the register pointed out the burger of the week. I am so glad I tried it because I love me some portobello mushrooms, Munster cheese, and pesto! They did not disappoint. It was a slow Tuesday night and they were close to shutting down so we were able to eat while watching a little bit of sports news. Nice and quiet evening with some comfort food.

Café Cultura

4.0

(241 reviews)

Nice spot we decided to try out. They have daily specials…read more We came on a Wed where they have buy 1 get $1 waffle. These are regular size portions!!! Waffles were deliciously nice and crispy but soft once biting into it. Loved them! The churro waffle had perfect amount of sugar cinnamon and we ordered the banana foster with caramel on the side. So delish!! The tortas were good also. The carne asada one came with pieces of carne and they were a little tough to chew. We ordered the iced cafe de olla. Sorry to say I tasted better. It tasted like day old coffee. Overall, I would return to try more plates. Med sized Parking is in the back and shared with other businesses so it can be busy.

This place is self-service, you order at the counter, get a number, and they bring your food and…read moredrinks to the table. Anything else like water or a to-go box, you grab yourself, which is fine. I still tipped since they brought our food out, but I can definitely see why some people wouldn't at a place like this lol. * Steak breakfast burrito -- 7/10: Decent, but minimal steak and way too many hash browns for me. I also asked for extra cheese and there still wasn't much. * Churro waffles -- 20/10: My best friend loved them lol. * Cold brew -- 10/10 * Iced horchata latte -- 10/10 Customer service was cool. Overall, the food was decent but nothing special. I'd come back for the coffee and to try a few more menu items.

Roscoe's Famous Deli

4.0

(939 reviews)

Sandwich was 5 stars. Service was good. The music was way too loud for a weekday lunchtime. We…read morejust dealt with it, but we heard people at nearby tables complaining and asking for it to be turned down. The sandwiches here are very good and they don't skimp on ingredients. Everything tasted fresh and we especially liked the Chipotle mayo. We a second Fender Club with a side of fresh fruit. The fruit was delicious and perfectly ripe. Parking was free on this weekday, but weekends it is pay to park. The parking lot is behind Roscoes.

I didn't expect this place to be more of a bar than a deli but it is. It's a huge place with ample…read moreseating and a separate deli counter and bar. I didn't have any of the alcohol but the food was very good. I had the Fender Club and it was delicious. My only complaint was that it was too tall. How are you supposed to put a sandwich like that in your mouth? The real star was the potato salad, which was fantastic! The service was quick and efficient and the staff were polite. The food came out quick despite them bring busy.

The Brownstone Cafe

3.3

(522 reviews)