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    Orphan

    4.0 (2k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Avocado Scramble
    Kimberly N.

    Loved our brunch at Orphan! We tried the Dragon Potatoes and Avocado Scramble, and both were delicious. The potatoes were especially good crispy, flavorful, and a perfect side to the scramble. Everything tasted fresh, and the portions were generous. Such a great brunch spot. We'll definitely be back!

    Yogurt granola and Steak N Eggs
    Katrina T.

    This is my new favorite spot in Sacramento. It feels like you're downtown, but you don't have to deal with the downtown traffic. The service was great, but make sure to bring cash because they only accept cash payments. They also have a free ATM in case you need cash, and it's no cost to use. The waitress was fantastic. Service was relatively quick, and I learned that arriving before 10 AM on weekends is the best way to avoid long lines. The food was super fresh--probably one of the best breakfasts I've had in a while in the Sacramento area.

    Wheat toast and butter
    Becky S.

    Parking 3/5 Due to the location parking is really hard. Please read signs before parking around the residential areas as well. Restaurant 5/5 Indoor and outdoor seatings. Love the corner outdoor seatings that is under a pergola and plants wrapping around it. Such a refreshing touch Customer Service 5/5 upbeat services while slammed back. Check on the tables in rotation. it. Ambiance 5/5 Love how quiet it was but loud with all the ins and outs (don't know how to explain it). Everyone was in their own conversations and Bathroom 3.5/5 (index bathroom) went to the last stall with the urinal and it just smells horrible. The bathroom was clean but the smell was super strong Food 5/5 The food looked amazing and my brunch was amazing as well. The pictures says it all Looking for great service, both indoor and outdoor, great food and one of the most chillest vibes look no further. Orphan is here to serve and dish up some great food and area for bonding for you fellow foodies. Located right at corner and an amazing neighborhood you find this beautiful set up next to the famous Rosie's BBQ. Totally recommend the place. The price is super reasonable. No pictures so you can check them out and tell me it's not true . Happy eating. Until next time my happy hunting fellow eaters.

    Dragon Potatoes
    Jerry H.

    A family favorite! Things to know before you go: - only accepts cash and checks! - no ketchup! Favorites - Dragon potatoes: carnitas with potatoes (tip: ask for extra crispy). Includes fresh tortillas, sour cream, cilantro, and black beans (I recommend them on the side if you want to keep the carnitas and potatoes crispy). - Breakfast Tamales: I really enjoy this dish for a lighter fare. Fresh green salsa and sweet corn flavor. Includes tortillas and sour cream (I also swap out the beans for crispy potatoes) - Rosemary Bread: get it as a side or as a loaf! Excellent toasted - There speciality pancakes: the savory cake is bacon and jalapeño. The blueberry cornmeal pancakes are my favorite for a lightly sweet treat. The banana blackberry is also my daughter's favorite. All three are great! Reminder... come with cash!

    Grande Breakfast Burrito
    Arturo B.

    This place is very popular, so expect a long wait time to be seated! We waited about 25 minutes for a table for 2 on a Monday morning. The staff were very friendly and continuously checked up on us throughout the meal. The food was very good and decently priced. The prices on the menu include taxes. Also, this place is cash only! They have a no-fee ATM at the door. The decor was nice! I didn't like that the water carafe they gave us was lukewarm.

    This place is cute as hell
    Cheryl G.

    This brunch spot was highly recommended so I made my way over to East Sacramento to try it out. I typically am not a person to wait in line but since I'm not familiar with the area, I didn't feel like trying to figure out a different place to go. The wait was only about 20 minutes, but I chose to wait for an indoor table because I was a little chilly so it ended up being slightly longer. I ordered the Rosemary breakfast and asked for my eggs, scrambled with cheese. It came out looking so good, and they actually made like a little omelette with my eggs and cheese, it was just lovely and fluffy. The rosemary bread with the butter and the blackberry purée was unreal. I could drink a cup of that purée. I was a bit disappointed in the potatoes because the salt level was astronomical. I'm someone who loves salt and it seemed like all the really crispy spots were saturated, burn my tongue level of salt. I was going to say something to the waitress, but she didn't come back until I was almost done eating. The coffee they use was from a local roaster and I went for a light roast pour over coffee and it was phenomenal. Beautifully nuanced flavors. Parking around here is rough. I parked in the neighborhood on the street behind the restaurant and I did not see any no parking signs but got a parking ticket anyway. I even looked before I left, but I saw nothing! When I got back and saw the ticket I was like WTH. I finally found the resident only parking sign about a block away on the other side of the driveway on that part of the street. Bummer.

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    Lili M.

    I have officially been here now a few times for breakfast/brunch and I am so glad it was put on my radar by friends and family. Orphan is an adorable and delicious brunch spot in East Sac only minutes (literally a two minute drive, 10 minute walk) from McKinley Park. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor (covered) seating, has a very small parking lot (3 spots), and is cash only. They have an ATM inside and the prices on the menu already include tax. Parking can be a little difficult on the streets due to two hour limits and certain areas requiring a permit, but we've always found a spot nearby. There also can be a wait when it's busy, 20-30 minutes. The food is so good here, very filling portions, and comes out rather quickly. So far with my family we've tried the dragon potatoes, breakfast tamales, grande breakfast burrito, soy chorizo breakfast, and naked cakes. Everything has been delicious, I don't think you can order anything wrong here. Our favorite has been the dragon potatoes because of the rich flavorful carnitas! The service has also been great, the staff were very friendly and accommodating. People here also bring their dogs and are sat outside. Definitely recommend trying this place out!

    Savory pancake with bacon, cheddar and jalapeño.
    Kacy O.

    Omg!!!! Amazing breakfast in East Sac!!! I thought Los Gatos cafe in LG (uptown and downtown) didn't have a possible relative until Orphan. If you think you know the ultimate breakfast place in Sac, you need to head to Orphan. Fabulous plethora of sweet and savory choices priced reasonably where you can dine with a friend and pay less than $35 (including tip) for an awesome tasting breakfast. Street parking for two hours is plentiful and establishment is cash or check only.

    Dragon Potatoes
    Kate W.

    One of my greatest disappointments in life is a restaurant that doesn't reservations. Unfortunately, Orphan is one of those places. They are also cash/ check only which is def something to consider, especially since i never carry cash anymore. the service was wonderful. they squeezed us in in less than an hour on a late sunday morning for 6 people. cute vibes and love the neighborhood it's located in. they are well know for their rosemary bread, so i obviously had to sample that. it was yummy. it was a brioche style. it actually worked well with the jam, which i wasn't expecting. i had the dragon potatoes which came with rosemary potatoes topped with carnitas, black beans, jack cheese, salsa, tomatoes, scallions & cilantro, served with sour cream, avocado, grilled jalapeños, & two flour tortillas. this was my ideal breakfast dish because it was more lunch adjacent, there weren't eggs, and it had lots of different flavors in it. the carnitas were delicious and really added to the flavor. loved the salsa and the black bean addition. i wish they did smaller tortillas though. we also tried the gluten free pancakes. i was pleasantly surprised by how fluffy they were for being gluten free. perfect amount of sweetness without being overpowering.

    Savory Cakes
    Manni V.

    Orphan is one of the restaurants that I have seen continually recommended for breakfast and brunch. Despite living close by, I have never remembered to drop by. Luckily, today I finally went with a friend visiting from out of town and wanted a nice sit down breakfast/brunch option. We came by at 11am and while the patio was nearly completely full, we were able to get a table inside immediately. Orphan's interior is very upscale California quirky and makes me think of the eclectic designs found in places like Santa Cruz. Service was quick, friendly, and within minutes we had chilled waters and hot coffee in hand while we perused the menu. Recommendations I had seen for Orphan highlighted their French Toast along with their house-made rosemary bread and rosemary potatoes. My wife ordered the French Toast and it was delightful! Griddled exterior on the toast with a sweet custard-y center. The fruit puree in combination with fresh strawberries and blueberries helped to brighten the dish without adding any more sweetness so it felt very balanced yet delectable. My wife did not even opt to have it with maple syrup. For myself, I was deeply intrigued by the Savory Cakes, which were extremely fluffy buttermilk pancakes with bacon, jalapeños, and jack cheese folded in. I have made savory waffles in the past, but never thought about doing the same with pancakes. Orphan's Savory Cakes has inspired me to try my hand at the dish. These pancakes were probably some of the lightest, fluffiest pancakes I've had in years and the sweet, savory, and spicy flavors were enlightening! Add in topping the cakes with pure, maple syrup and you should be as close to heaven as I was devouring this stack. Our friend ordered the Rosemary Breakfast (but I forgot to take a picture as I was so infatuated with my Savory Cakes ) and I was able to try a bit of the house-made bread and potatoes. Rosemary in my opinion is a double-edged sword to use because it can easily take over a dish, but the team at Orphan have a deft hand and both the bread and potatoes have a great balance. While the bread was delicious, I cannot stop thinking about those potatoes and the absolute perfection that is the exterior crisping with the interior fluffiness. Now I know why everyone says to get the potatoes. I have future designs on their Grande Breakfast Burrito because there's no way it can't be good if it includes the rosemary potatoes All-in-all I know that Orphan will be on my shortlist of places to recommend to anyone coming in to Sac and I am excited for my next visit to try the burrito!

    Scrambled eggs + cheese and green onions
    Ms. Lala L.

    My food was really good. I added bananas to their blueberry pancake because I didn't want the other fruit and I got a side of scrambled eggs with cheese and green onions. Their food was so good and fresh, you can really taste the quality. I wish they had non pork protein options like turkey bacon, chicken apple sausage or any poultry breakfast sausage. I'm shocked with it being 2025 some places still don't have non pork /non red meat options with so many people being vegan or vegetarian now. However my service was great- the food was fire and I loved the berry compote/jam and my homegirls potatoes and toast was delicious. This place is cash only so fyi and parking can be a little tough. This place is pretty popular and I see why

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    Justin S.

    I've been wanting to try Orphan for years and somehow never got around to it, turns out I've really been missing out! We arrived on a Saturday around 10:00 a.m. and were quoted a 30 minute wait for a party of three. I appreciated how accurate they were with the wait time; our table was ready right at 10:30. Considering how busy it was, the customer service was excellent. After looking over the menu, I went with the Two Plus, which comes with two pancakes, eggs, and bacon. I upgraded the pancakes to the blueberry cornmeal pancakes, and I'm so glad I did. The portion sizes were huge. My scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly, not overdone at all. The pancakes were massive but surprisingly light and not too heavy; I could only finish one because of the size. The bacon was cooked just right- crispy with a slight chew. Overall, I would highly recommend Orphan for the quality of food, reasonable prices, and great service. It's a perfect brunch spot, especially if you plan to stroll the neighborhood or walk around McKinley Park afterward. .

    Avocado Scramble and Latino Breakfast Quesadilla
    Cresentia G.

    My children brought me here for brunch to celebrate my 50th birthday. This was my first time and let me tell you they did not disappoint. I've read reviews that the wait might be long and it's always super packed. We must of came on a good day because we literally waited 10 minutes. I ordered the blueberry cornmeal pancakes (not pictured) and they were so yummy. I added 2 eggs over hard and bacon. It was a lot of food that I wasn't able to finish it and I took it home. We also ordered dragon potatoes, artichoke scramble, avocado scramble, steak and potatoes, naked pancakes, and latin breakfast. My family enjoyed every bite! Our waitress kept checking on us and making sure we were okay. She was friendly and always had a smile on her face. I wish I would of asked her name. The place is small but cozy. Love the decor and seating z we were sat in the corner by the window. Such a cute little spot. Oh and make sure you bring cash because they don't except cards but they do have an atm machine.

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    Is there a vegan menu posted online anywhere?

    here is their menu. I don't know if they have a specialty vegan menu, but I know they can make some of the items on their menu vegan friendly. . The best thing to do is give them a call. https://www.orphanbreakfast.com/general-8

    Do they serve organic eggs?

    I don't know. But the service was not good and they only take cash. There is a ATM machine in the restaurant because of this issue. We had I hopes.

    Do they take reservations?

    No. When I tried to get reservations for April 17 for our party of 7 I was told that would not be possible as they are first come, first served. Know that up to 6 people can sit together but for us, we were seated in 2 groups of 3 and 4 in close… 

    Are you open for outside dining these days?

    Yes, outdoor dining is available and you are given the option of inside or outside dining.

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    Do they serve alcohol here?

    No Alcohol

    Do they do reservations or Call Ahead seating?

    They don't. On the weekends you have to be prepared to wait. They do however let you call in an order to go!

    Do they have ketchup?

    Lol nope, go ahead and bring your own bottle ?

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