Nikki's Kitchen is such a cute little breakfast spot. I love how they offer so many options, including vegan and gluten free items. They have a huge selection of coffees and lattes, including a ridiculously good matcha latte (ceremonial grade!). Their service is also excellent. I'm always greeted with a smiling face and served promptly. Not only that but the owners are really sweet and passionate about their work. I'm so lucky to have them in my neighborhood! read more

It's rare that I don't give a 4 or a 5 to a restaurant, usually a 5. Between the overcooked food and the terrible service it's a 2. This is our second time coming on a Sunday afternoon. In both cases they were unable to prepare the food well. Last week I had eggs Benedict and the egg yolks were solid and The English muffin was not really toasted and was cold. I sent the Benedict back but Asked to keep the rest of the food because I was hungry. The girl ignored my Request, Took my entire plate and did not return with the other food on it. I literally waited 10 minutes for them to redo the eggs while my partner finished his breakfast and I had nothing to eat. The Hollandaise sauce was Very Good, but ham on the Benedict was incredibly thin. I've had many eggs Benedict and this was unusual to offer A slice of ham comparable to a thin deli slice. My partner's omelette Was quite Brown but had good veggies in it. His hashbrowns were barely cooked. Today We both ordered a veggie omelette with chicken in my partner's. I made it very clear that my veggie omelette should not be Brown (= overcooked) . The girl read Back our order and she wrote My request very clearly. What arrived at our table was quite a shock! My omelette was definitely Brown and my partner's omelette was dark Brown. My brown omelette had chicken (his order) and his omelette was actually my order and dark brown! I've never seen an omelette served that was that overcooked! How could they possibly ignore the instructions and mixed them up? Add to this that his toast was burnt. Really? You can't prepare Toast properly? When I brought it to their attention one of the girls she said I could see how you might think that as I showed her the burnt toast. She said we have already put everything away in the kitchen and so I don't know that we can do anything about it. We said it would be fine if it's an English muffin but, something that's not burnt. She disappeared into the kitchen for quite a while. Eventually when she resurfaced she brought the unevenly toasted bread, (But not burnt) and proceeded to tell us the following: " If you would get here earlier (We arrived 40 min before closing) we could serve you better" ( I later realized Those must be words from the owner). So if I arrive earlier my food wont be overcooked?Or if I arrive earlier they Have time to correct their mistakes? I knew the kitchen closes at 1:40. Waiting at the counter To ask about soup, I stood for 5 + minutes watching 5 employees move about. Finally I was able to ask and waited another minute or so while she went to go to the Back to ask. Now in line to order the man before me was trying to order (before 1:40) a vegan omelette. The girl said it was too late. He explained he had driven all the way from Riverside and it was still within the timeframe to order. She went back into the kitchen and a woman came out. (the owner? ) . The woman proceeded to chastise the young man for coming in late and trying to order a vegan omelette. She told him he'd done this before and he should get here earlier. He explained that he had not actually ordered but had tried. She said several times that she would make an exception this time but it can't happen again. And she continued to chastise him. Who treats their customers like this? .I literally watched the minutes tick by, wondering if I'd make it before the cutoff. More people entered. . Ah oh, do they know about the cutoff in 1 minute?? The girl behind the counter announced that no more orders would be taken after 1:45. Aw, they were being generous by allowing five more minutes to order. But there's no way these people could get their order in within the next five minutes. Will they say, too late, After they've been waiting in Line? Why not say instead, our kitchen is closing but we will be happy to take your orders. And why not hang a sign on the door that says the kitchen is closed at 1:40 But still accommodate diners's needs? The omelette tasted good but the experience was so negative, Such unkindness, Completely lacking in hospitality. read more

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I loved the Berrys and CREAM latte and the paint room in the back. I did not like the chai chocolate drink, it tasted like Nesquid. The pastries looked good. The taste of our meal overall, could use some special sauce or more seasonings. Pricey. read more

Nikki’s Kitchen - Cute back room they have for brunch dates - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

Great food! I had the veggie egg bowl and the combination of veggies, including red onions, was absolutely delicious. AND, tropical iced tea. Heavenly. You can't get that everywhere. Service was quick after ordering at the counter. There's a smaller section in the back where the bathrooms are if you need a dose of quiet and art. Lovely place! I'll be back. read more

We have an annual Mother's Day luncheon and this year, we came to Nikki's Kitchen. The service was great. It's typically just an order and sit place but since we had since a big group. The inside is very cute. We called ahead and they reserved us a section outside where they have more tables available. And they also came out and took our orders from us at the table, they just added 18% gratuity. But honestly, they deserved the added tip. The food was good. They are a breakfast and lunch place. I got their tuna melt and it came with a cookie and a slice of orange. My mom ordered their hot pastrami sandwich and we shared the loaded chaos fries. All were very delicious. I also got their honey cinnamon latte with oat milk. It originally was too sweet for me so I went to the counter and asked them to add an extra shot and that I would pay for it. But they said that they would take care of it at no charge and then bring it out to me. (I had to leave a tip cause that just didn't feel right to me) but when it came back it was perfect! My mom order the blueberry pancake latte and it really did taste like blueberry pancake with a hint of coffee. Very good. All feedback about what we ordered was very positive. They also came back periodically to check in on us. Very nice place, good food and good service. Parking was easy with it being in a plaza with their own parking. read more

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Review 66/365 challenge Came for brunch at 9 am with 2 other mama friends on a Wednesday, 1st week of school 08.27.25 It was a packed house. Luckily once we ordered we were able to get a seat right away. What we ordered ~ Cookie Butter Latte was ok, couldn't taste the cookie butter flavoring as much as hopped for. ~ BlueBerry Latte is my fav. They make their syrups in house. Taste a bit of lavender and love it. One of my fav drinks here. ~ Spanish Latte ~ lemon blueberry scone is pretty moist, soft and really delicious served warm, when asked if i wanted it toasted. Spread on the whipped in house butter and it melted in my mouth. So yum! One of the best scones I've tasted! ~ coffee cake ~ chocolate croissant ~ Build your own Avocado Toast is really yum! & recommended, Comes with 4 hefty loafs of bread slices. Definitely a shareable entree. Service & the associates are always so friendly, great here. If you see a table that guest just left, the associates are pretty fast cleaning it right away or you can ask them. They are good at that to welcome the next group of guests. They offer more seating area in the back along in the back outdoor patio. Plenty of parking available but can be jam packed since it's located next to Lampost pizza and a few doors down from Blue-scoop creamery. read more

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Came here for breakfast on a Sunday morning and was pleasantly surprised that tables were available. We ordered the avocado toast, pancake breakfast, an SF white chocolate latte, and a Spanish latte. The food was simple yet amazing--great flavors and well executed. Service was friendly and attentive, and the place has a cozy, welcoming vibe. Overall, a great breakfast spot and highly recommended. read more

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Adorable hole in the wall cafe. Staff were so friendly, beautiful decor with a French country theme. This was a great place to stop in for a girls lunch. They have a large menu with plenty of offerings and a bakery cafe offering sweet treats and specialty coffees. Tons of seating in a back room, you wouldn't even know it was there unless you walked down the hallway. There's also tons of art in the back room, wish I knew about it sooner or I would have enjoyed my lunch back there! Highly recommend stopping in if you are in the area! read more

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The amount of times I've been to Nikki's each time it never disappoints. I'm actually shocked at the fact that I hadn't left a review here for here years ago bc I recommend it almost immediately for anyone who wants to meet up for a brunch hang. It's always the best place for anyone with a craving for good breakfast options and coffee and pastries. Funnily enough I've been going here for about 2-3 years now and just couple of months ago I found out that they had extra seating in the back and outside LOL. It was hilarious when a friend of mine told me to follow her down the hall and I kept saying I didn't need to use the restroom, and she's like no, there's more seating back here! I NEVER KNEW! It was a Narnia surprise! Food wise in my opinion you can't go wrong, I love their breakfast bowl and I used to joke that I would never order an avocado toast at a restaurant because I can make that at home but their Greek feta avocado toast IS SO GOOD! their orange juice and hot chocolate and coffees are stellar too. Just go and enjoy! read more

Nice atmosphere and was crowded. Front and back seating. They have coffees and teas and freshly squeezed OJ. We had a veggie Omelette; a few kinds of teas, scrambled eggs and oatmeal. The veggie omelette was great and it had avocados on it. The teas were in a small hot pot and they were delicious. The scrambled eggs were basic And the oatmeal was really dry. I had to put some milk, Splenda and other things in it to bring it alive. Next time I will try something different. Overall, a good visit and good food. read more

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This was my first time here and it could've been a five star rating. I went with a friend and neither of us had been there. Parking was easy, the outside had a nice curb appeal. We opened the door and it was busy. We waited a short time by what looked like a hostess stand. No signs or directions to sit ourselves, but we eventually did. We sat for about 10 minutes and nobody came even though we saw many servers going around the restaurant. We were meeting a friend there, so didn't mind waiting. When our friend got there he told us we have to go to the counter to order- I wish there had been some notification regarding how they operated here! All that said, it was a nice experience. The food came out fairly quickly, the portions were large and very reasonably priced. Fresh avocado on the breakfast bowl and a generous portion of bacon made up for the rough start. The food was delicious!The service changed a lot after we had our food with people coming by to check on us and offer to bring more tea or coffee. It is a comfortable casual setting. I would definitely recommend this place just be aware of how to order your food. Plus we didn't even try any of the baked goods which looked very tasty. read more

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Was able to get in, order, find a table, and eat in a short time. You order at the counter, take a spoon, and they bring your food to you. The girl who took our order was friendly. But, since when does a basic croissant with egg and cheese cost $13?! It's insane. Will not be coming back here. Nothing wrong, just nothing special and very overpriced. When I spend $13 at other places in YL/Placentia, I get way more for my money. read more

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Loved the aesthetic of this place! The cherry on top was the sweet and kind service. My friend and I came here for brunch and had a lot of questions about the menu and Paige was so patient with us. The pastrami sandwich was delicious and paired perfectly with the tomato soup and chicken caesar salad. The chai was super comforting and matcha had the perfect amount of sweetness. 100% will be coming here again. read more

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Disappointed. 3 weeks in a row, it was WAY too long of a line to eat here, and today(Mother's Day), I arrived way early to get a seat. Only half the restaurant was full, so good timing, I got in line and then watched as only ONE person was working the front.(taking orders and making drinks). Even though I was second in line, they did not take ANY orders for 20 minutes while I sat there. Then, I get up, and the woman in the back came out to say.."tell everyone it is at least an hour for food to be served. Again, ruining our planned meal. It was clear this morning that the issue here is that this place is ran horribly. This also explains why each week I come in there is a line...because they don't take the orders for 20 minutes! But what is mind blowing is that they do not figure out how to adjust and staff up to support this busy time, ESPECIALLY on the obvious Mother's Day. Unfortunately, I won't be back because this is just too many times that we've been "turned away" by bad service. I mean, it's good food, but not good enough to wait 90 minutes plus to get food, sorry. read more

I can eat here everyday. The most organic and best brunch spot in all of OC. They should consider moving to Yorba Linda town center since its way nicer. Overall, service and food is awesome read more

I had the biscuits and gravy and they were very good we came when they first opened and they were a work in progress at that point but now they're really good. I also had a side of bacon. It was perfectly cooked tasty crispy, and reasonably priced my wife had a sandwich which they were able to accommodate even though his breakfast Talk about great service! It's been a long while since you've been in here in the ambience and the decorations set the tone for having breakfast or brunch and a comfortable place with great atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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I needed a place to have a quick breakfast with traditional eggs/pancakes before heading out to a spa date with my mom. I agree with the other reviews: 1. Cute decor and very festive with Christmas decorations. 2. Lots of seating/spacious. 3. Order at the counter even if ordering meals and dining in. The one thing I found very uncomfortable about this is having to tip for a service I hadn't received. FOOD: Pancake and eggs: pancakes were hard and weren't enjoyable...we left more than half. Eggs Benedict- eggs cooked well but the sauce was salty. Hash browns were one thin layer Food portions----TINY Total takeaway: Total for two small breakfast plates and coffee was $45 not including a $8 tip for no service received other than bringing the plates to the table. Strange setup. I'm not sure who the target audience is. Cute place but food and service should be better. Would not recommend. read more

Great service, lots of seating in the front and back, and great breakfast options. Also, LOTS of flavor options for lattes - very yummy! The breakfast burrito was very average however... I could easily make a better one at home ),: read more

Nikki’s Kitchen - Irish cream Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

I really wanted to give this place a chance. I have tried it out several times and have been disappointed every time. The service has been particularly awful. The last time I was there, I was waiting at the register (with no one else in line) for about 10 minutes as the person working behind the counter kept looking at me and then quickly looked away without saying a word. She was, however, laughing with another woman behind the counter, which would have been completely fine if she acknowledged me in any capacity as I had been waiting for some time. When she did finally take my order, she seemed cold and unfriendly. This was also at 10:30 am on a Tuesday with a very small crowd. It was just a really weird and uncomfortable environment. On top of that, they forgot half my order, and when they did finally give it to me, it was not what I ordered. At that point, I just wanted to leave and not return. I will personally never be back. read more

OK let me be clear on why I gave this highly rated brunch place three stars out of 5. found ourselves kid free on a Sunday and on spur of the moment looked up a nice little breakfast spot & found Nikki's and was was excited to try it out. Went there despite the half hour to 40 minute wait that we were told for the food to come not including the 15 min wait in line to order!! we decided to wait it out & give it a try. The reason for the three star review is the place really didn't live up to the hype. In my opinion. It was expensive, a long wait, the food & coffee was just OK! Yes it was fresh tasting, but nothing spectacular or memorable... felt overrated and overpriced. Two simple entrées, one without protein +2 coffees and one side order of toast costed us exactly $60!!? That includes tip yikes!! you have to admit that's a pretty pricey brunch for just two of us. Unfortunately I will not be coming back. Not to mention it's not full service and not to mention I waisted one and a half hours of eating food that I wasn't too impressed & overpaid during our rare kid free time. read more

Nikki’s Kitchen - Banana latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

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Delicious. Great service. A wonderful place to go with family and children. I usually opt for the chicken salad sandwich and the chicken pozole. Comforting! The cookies are incredible We have also been for their tea service, what a treat The decor is cute and they have a back seating area which is great if you have a stroller Will always return! read more

Always great food!!! I've never had a bad meal and it's just a great place to meet and have a bite to eat with friends

Food was good, cute ambiance, great coffee. Faith was very attentive, very kind and genuine, really made our experience that much better! read more

Nikki’s Kitchen - BLTA & chorizo hash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

While Nikki's has a winning appearance at first glance, I am not persuaded I would return. It's a small cafe bistro located in adorable Yorba Linda. The tiny front dining area is actually deceptive, as there is a hallway that leads to a large room and art gallery in the back and a pleasant, shaded patio. This is in case you prefer to get away from the deafening cacophony we witnessed on a Sunday morning. The quaint setting and the obvious foodie attraction to so many locals is what lured us to try Nikki's this Sunday morning. Food, pastries, and beverages are ordered at the counter, and a cute wooden spoon with a number is handed to you to display on your table so the food runner knows which order is yours. A display case is strategically placed that contains freshly baked temptations like croissants, cookies, cinnamon rolls, tea breads, and scones. The staff were pleasant and efficient. Good coffee is essential to me. But the espresso they brewed for my Americano was not good. Hours later, I am still regretting my choice. It's not the caffeine effect I dislike, it's the actual choice of bean. It has left an aftertaste that I cannot get rid of. IMHO, Mr. B's Mocha was the same, and way too sweet. We chose two filled croissants to pair with our coffee. Mine, an almond croissant, which I lightly reheated at home, hopefully to crisp and maximize the buttery layers and filling. I was sorely disappointed. The inner layers were too bready, there were minimal almonds on top, and if there was any, the almond paste filling was practically AWOL. Not impressed, I've had far better. His chocolate croissant was only slightly better. The chocolate was good, but the pastry dough was nothing special. I would not recommend these. I wish I had at least gotten my free cookie with Yelp check-in to give them one more chance. To be fair, we did not stay for breakfast. I did see some delicious plates of food delivered to the tables. But my hope at finding a new bistro was dulled since trying this today. read more

Nikki's is definitely one of our favorite breakfast spots in town! The staff is always friendly, the food is always good and consistent, and the atmosphere is always cozy and inviting. Love that they have extra seating in the back and they have the to-go containers for any leftovers easy for customers to grab on their own. Love their make your own avocado toast, hubby always gets their breakfast burritos, we always try one of their baked goods scone/coffee cake/etc. Their coffee is good and they usually have a 1-2 soups of the day. It's a local gem! read more

Our counter server, Faith was friendly. My veggie breakfast bowl was tasty and healthy. Faith gave us nice tips on ordering too. Nice experience overall. Atmosphere inside is warm and cozy. Totally recommend. Bon appétit read more

Nikki’s Kitchen - Local place with healthy menu choices - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

From time to time we walk here for breakfast with the dogs. With how often we come here I can't recall if I ever did a review of this place, so here goes. Something about their cold brew is so darn tasty that I have trouble get anything else. Well also I drink coffee black so I'm just limited on what to get. The wife enjoys all their types of coffee though. Wife always gets their loaded hash and will not get anything else. She swears by this menu item. I on the other hand get half order of their biscuits and gravy, add egg and add some sort of meat on the side (usually bacon) Today I had their burrito for the first time and got it Tom's way and gosh darn they make it tough on what to order. This is enough to share for two or have a second meal! Don't forget their patties, that coffee cake and cinnamon swirl has got to be the best!! I wish we eat in more often instead of take out, I really like the inside and decor of the place. read more

Overall, the food was good and the service was friendly. While there were a few dishes we didn't enjoy, the roasted beef sandwich was absolutely delicious and worth coming back for. read more

Very cute ambience and excellent food - staff were so friendly and kind - they went above and beyond. Definitely can't wait to come back

cute place but restaurant needs a better system for seating. Seat with entire present and then order. It's awkward to order and not have a table. We ordered the pancakes and they weren't fully cooked. Love supporting local restaurants but wasn't particularly amazed by this one. read more

Everything from scratch and it shows!! Exceptional breakfast menu! Cozy friendly local bistro vibes makes this place a must visit! read more

My family and I got three bacon breakfast burritos last Saturday morning. The burritos tasted okay, nothing spectacular. Although, the service was great and the staff were welcoming. There's lots of seating in the back as well! I would say it's a nice cozy place to have breakfast but the food is on the pricier side. read more

We use to go here all the time. Service went down hill, food went down while prices went up. Sorry, but you need to get back on track!

After I did an errand, I decided to call and order a meal from Nikki's Kitchen because it was easy for me to do it. I called and was told to hold it. I waited in the car for 5 minutes and hung up; then, I called and found out that the answering machine was on twice. I was unsatisfied with the customer service, so they need to do better next time. read more

Super spot close to Nixon Museum. For breakfast and lunch. The soup and sandwich combos are superb. Clean, neat and Food was SUPERB! Customer Service was phenomenal. They are applying for liquor permit, pls give them one! read more

Nikki’s Kitchen - Guy visit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

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Last weekend we were out running errands and decided to pick up some breakfast to bring home. I placed our order online, and it was ready to be picked up within the 12 minutes it took us to drive over here. I stayed in the car while my husband went in to get the food. He said it's super tiny inside, but very cute. While inside picking up our food, he ordered a S'mores Iced Latte, and was impressed by how fast they made his drink. It was super sweet and tasty, we both liked the coffee they used in it. We got home and dug into our food. For him, a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich on a croissant, for me a bacon breakfast burrito, and to share, a 1/2 order of biscuits and gravy. Everything was excellent! The portions are large as well, so we saved half of everything and ate it the next day. I loved that my burrito was so eggy! I find more and more often breakfast burritos have more potatoes than egg in them, so I really liked this one. They also give you a mild red salsa and sour cream on the side and both went great with the flavors in the burrito! Their sausage gravy was also very tasty, we were glad I got this side for us to try. Breakfast was about $35, and seeing how it fed us over two days, I think it was a good value. Happy we found a new breakfast place that isn't too far from home! Their lunch menu looks good too, we will definitely check out Nikki's again! read more

This review is for their Tea for Tuesdays. I would give it 3.5 stars, but rounded up because service is friendly. Pros: 1) Cute, cozy, aesthetic atmosphere for tea/brunch 2) Parking is easy in their lot 3) Friendly service 4) Certain tea items were good (e.g., scones) 5) Loved their earl gray tea Cons: 1) Reservation system is inefficient and difficult to get especially in summer months (you have to email to get a reservation) 2) Sandwiches are decent, missing certain types of sandwiches (e.g., smoked salmon) you would normally see at tea time 3) Teas do not come in a tea pot, but a french press and sandwiches come in a tray vs. two tiered stands 4) Tea is lukewarm and sugar do not come in cubes Overall, I believe tea time is about $30 pp which I think is fairly high given you don't get the full "tea time" experience. But I do appreciate that they offer it! I will have to come back to try their brunch items next time. read more

Nikki’s Kitchen - Tea time - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

It was our first time at Nikki's kitchen and we wanted a mix of items. We ordered a classic breakfast with eggs, bacon, and pancakes. We also ordered some baked goods. Everything was delicious and well prepared. Service staff was so incredible and nice to us. They created a nice atmosphere that is casual and welcoming for any patron to enjoy. Faith was taking our order and had the best attitude ever. We will be back to support the business! read more

My most fav dish here is the Tuna melt, it's sooo good I crave it during the week or on the weekends, unfortunately they aren't open until 2:00pm , but I get the melt and side salad. We have to order in advance for a bigger group but it's always worth it. read more

My first time here and I loved every second of it. It's so cute inside, good music good food and good coffee. The employees were very sweet too! Would definitely come back read more

Nikki’s Kitchen - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Yorba Linda, California