My first time at orphan was a bit disappointing but I gave them another chance was impressed. Vegan avocado scramble was delicious and well seasoned. Loved the rosemary potatoes. Definitely recommend read more

So good. First time here. We ordered the dragon potatoes. And steak and eggs. Delicious. The dragon potatoes comes with carnitas. Very tasty. I would order that again. Everything we ordered was good. I can't wait to go back again. Service was excellent. Parking is very limited. read more

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First time trying Orphan and it was pretty good. I got the blueberry pancakes. They were very rich and buttery. Only thing is this place doesn't take cards. It's cash or check only. I will for sure be back to try another breakfast dish. The staff is very attentive and nice. Thanks Orphan! read more

I love Orphan! This breakfast spot is check or cash only, so be prepared with it on hand. I've been here three times, and everything I've had is fresh, locally sourced, and absolutely delicious! Today, my partner and I ordered the savory cakes, and boy are you in for a treat with these! Our server said they're the best item on the menu, and it lived up to the praise. An order comes with three, fully loaded pancakes. You can literally see the bacon wrapped in. The jalapeños added the right amount of heat, and the cakes are great with or without syrup. The outdoor dining experience was pleasant with plenty of shade to keep us cool. I wouldn't change a thing, and I'm so happy that we got to start our week off here! read more

Orphan - Iced Medium Roast Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

Orphan Breakfast House is such a gem! We absolutely loved the pesto eggs and the French toast--both were beyond delicious and clearly made with care and quality ingredients. The ambience is warm, cozy, and inviting, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a great meal. The service was a bit on the slower side, but honestly, it felt worth the wait given how incredible the food was. We visited during the Sacramento Ironman weekend and stumbled upon this place, and we were so delighted with the find. It turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend trying it if you're in the area--definitely worth it! read more

Nice breakfast spot in Sac. Good French toast! The jam they have on the side is absolutely delicious!! Bacon crispy how I like it. read more

Orphan - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Parking was horrible. There are only four parking spaces and the place can get very busy. I felt too busy and crowded in a small space. The street parking is very limited. Closes early, but I wish it had a dinner menu. read more

Went in for eggs and potatoes with bacon and it was not good. They make the food in big batches every few hours instead of cooked to order so it gets stale. Like eating at a cafeteria. The atmosphere is also pretty weird and you can tell management is failing here read more

If you're not sure if you want eggs or pancakes-- they do both well. Today I couldn't decide between the special cinnamon roll pancake or cinnamon french toast. My server suggested one if each! Perfecto! My husband went for breakfast tamale. He often has huevos rancheros. But really liked this as change. CASH only... and parking in neighborhoods can be chalkenge read more

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Few places are worth the wait. Orphan is certainly one of them. Excellent menu coupled with great service. Cornmeal blueberry pancakes (ask for extra blueberries) is a goto, but make sure to check the seasonal specials. read more

Orphan - May specials menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

Orphan Breakfast House is a cute lil breakfast/brunch place in Sacramento. It's one of Sacramento's favorites. You'll expect to see a bunch of people waiting outside to eat here. My boyfriend and I came for brunch on Sunday and we waited maybe around 30 minutes. They have indoor and outdoor seating, so if you're willing to sit at what comes first, it will make the wait shorter. He ordered the Grande Breakfast Burrito and I got the Soy Chorizo Breakfast. Our food came out pretty quickly and we grubbed in. The burrito was HUGE and you'll definitely be able to take the rest home. My boyfriend added sausage to his burrito too. It was very flavorful and they don't hold back on the ingredients. My Soy Chorizo was pretty good considering it being vegetarian. I did think it could have used a bit more flavor, but nothing the hot sauce couldn't help with! We also got a side of their rosemary bread with the jam and butter. This bread is something you must try if you love bread. You can really taste and smell the rosemary. I'd definitely come back to try the sweet breakfasts. I also noticed the coffee is a hit here! Do be aware that Orphan is a cash only restaurant and on the more pricy side. They do have an ATM inside if you don't bring cash! read more

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Went it and walked out lady at the desk making faces and just bad service never again said 15 min wait and mad faces like if they wanted us to leave read more

This is a cash only restaurant. There is an atm inside for you to use if you didn't bring cash. There is street parking available. Unfortunately I did get a ticket I thought it was alright to park in front of the houses & not block their driveway but unfortunately that was not the case so make sure to park in a spot where it doesn't have the "no parking sign." The food here was excellent the service was very nice. Our server was kind enough to let me know if I didn't like the tea he would switch it for me with no extra charge. He constant was checking up on my friend and I. I would def come back here again!! Def recommend. read more

Orphan - Papas loco, orange juice, formosa oolong tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

The breakfast food here is delicious. The savory as well as the sweet pancakes are in a large Shara Le size and both taste amazing. There are a lot of vegetarian options here including the breakfast tamales. The produce tastes fresh, Cash only, and long wait due to popularity. read more

Orphan - Pancakes , breakfast tamales - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

CASH ONLY!! This place is always so packed. And for good reason. It is always worth the wait. The service is kind, quick and prompt, the food is always such a hit. I love seeing all the different groups of people coming, from a family with a new baby. To people sitting with their parents, or individuals who can either be friends or on first dates. All is welcome here. I've come here a few times for a bite to eat alone and have appreciated how easy this place is to enjoy. My husband states these are the best French toast ever. I believe it. Because I'm obsessed with the dragon potatoes on the menu. 10/10!! I add a side of over easy eggs and I am in heaven! read more

Orphan - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came here with friends on a Sunday morning! My friends arrived around 11:15 and were told a 45 to hour wait, we were seated by 12:15, makes sense for a Sunday brunch hour. When we were seated we were crammed into a table that barely fit the 7 of us so that was a little annoying. The server was attentive to us and we ordered our drinks, and she brought them back within 5 mins or so. We ordered our food and it came out very quickly for how busy the restaurant was which was impressive! I ordered the soy chorizo breakfast and it was delicious, the salsa was a perfect combination with the eggs and beans, I wish my tortilla was a little crispier but that's ok. Cash only is a little annoying but we ended up having one friend pull money and then split amongst all of us. Overall my friends and I had a good time at orphan! read more

Orphan - Soy Chorizo Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

The best thing in this place is the blueberry cornmeal gluten free pancakes. It is soo good and I get it every time I go. The day we went we also had the steak and eggs, but it was very small. I wish it was bigger... Service was quick and good and the place is very cute! The wait sometimes to go there is ridiculous tho! read more

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Could tell this place was a hot spot the second we got here . Food is top notch ! The rosemary bread is great ! Steak and eggs is awesome! Came here with a large group and everyone loved their food ! Service was also great . I would suggest they start carrying ketchup though! read more

Wait times are too long, food takes forever. Not worth the wait anymore. Staff is nice but kitchen always seems to be backed up.

I went there for breakfast with my friends in this morning,that was my first time to trying brunch haha,everything was excellent read more

Orphan - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

The breakfast is delicious although be prepared to wait. Fortunately, we only had to wait for about 20 min. I wish they took reservations. Also, parking is difficult. Fortunately, we were able to park across where Sundays I believe it's 2 hour parking. You should also be prepared to bring cash (it's cash only) although they do have an ATM inside (not sure if they charge fees). The service was great too. For some reason, they don't provide ketchup (they note this in their menu). I recommend getting there for breakfast no later than 10:30, since when we left people were coming in for lunch and the line was very long. I am impressed that they're open 365 days/year. Not many places are like that anymore. Great place for Sunday brunch! read more

A surprising but very scrumptious brunch spot. It's in such a quiet neighborhood I would never have guessed to check out this great place! Keep in mind it's cash only. Everyone in my group ordered their breakfast burrito or omelet. It tasted very fresh, like ingredients were grown locally. there was little to no grease in the burrito. I loved every bite, their fresh rosemary bread was amazing! so fresh and fluffy with edge of crispiness. I really enjoyed the meals here. The waitress was amazing and attended to us on a such a hot day in Sacramento, she checked in many times if we need just cups of ice, extra plates, more water. She also attended to other customer dog's to make sure they had bowls of water. loved the service. read more

Orphan - Avocado Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I'm really impressed with the flavor and quality of food serve here. I haven't been here in about 5 years and today's experience is sticking with me more than last time. Their coffee was fresh as well. Great service. Clean facility. Nice outdoor seating. Indoor dinning is cozy. Not the best for large crowds. 6 max. My only issue is the parking. The private lot, as many restaurants in this area aren't as accommodating. Maybe 4 slots. I parked down the street to the left of the restaurant and both my buddy and I got a parking ticket for $62.50. Not what you expect when dinning out but it's a reminder to folks who dine here to read all the parking signs. Otherwise, I'd love to come back soon. read more

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Been trying to check this place out for a while. Always busy! Cute little place with cute decor. After looking at the menu we weren't sure this was our kind of place. We decided to each order something & we were both pleasantly surprised. The waiter was super nice. I ordered the Soyrizo scramble & loved it. Soyrizo scramble with eggs & jack cheese, over corn tortillas & black beans. Comes with a good amount of avocado and salsa & sour cream. My husband ordered the Banana Raspberry pancake and said it was delicious! I took a few bites & I totally agree. He said the coffee was horrible, too strong & tasted different. They have a small parking lot & street parking. Tell them you know Crash the dog & get a 10% discount. NOTE: CASH ONLY! read more

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What a wonderful breakfast and brunch spot! It's in East Sacramento away from the busyness of downtown. We arrived at 8:30 for breakfast, which was good we got there early because when we left around 9:40 there was a line out the door! They have American breakfast items like pancakes, eggs and bacon, burritos, scrambles and French toast. They also have some Mexican style breakfast options. They have gluten free pancakes made with corn meal. No alcoholic beverages are served. I ordered the rosemary potato breakfast with a side of bacon. The potatoes were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Needed some salt and pepper but they were tasty. I asked for soft scrambled eggs and they were so perfectly soft! The toast was so soft and fluffy with rosemary. Yum! Altogether my breakfast with a coffee was $25 with a tip. Fairly priced. The service was awesome, our waitress was very kind when we weren't ready to order a few times! She let us just wave her over when we were ready. Cute spot to visit. read more

Orphan - Rosemary potatoes with soft scrambled eggs and a side of bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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It's been so many years since I was last here for breakfast - maybe not since my last Yelp review here in 2016 - but came here for breakfast and it was great and I forgot how great it is! We arrived at around 8:30 am and there were tables available - I forgot that we could seat ourself but we could and we did. We got a spot on the patio and we received great service. The menu has expanded quite a lot since we were last here - SO many options and it took a while to figure out what to get. But then I saw the breakfast tamales and remembered how much I liked them last time so I got those with poached eggs and dark roast coffee. Basically what I had the last time - not remembering what I ordered the last time until I later looked at my Yelp review. Blast from the past! Everything was still delicious as I remembered. My husband ordered the Two Plus - two pancakes, two eggs and two bacon. We ordered a side of rosemary potatoes. He loved his order as well. It was a great breakfast. Two reminders - they don't take credit cards so bring cash! Also their parking lot is small so be prepared to find street parking. read more

Orphan - Breakfast tamales - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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It is sooooo good! Well thought out menu. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable ~ memorized our very complicated and picky order and it all arrived exactly as we requested. Ambiance was clean, relaxing, and calm. We were lucky and there was no wait which I understand can be an issue there. Cash only! read more

This place doesn't disappoint I have brought all my Birthday family here and a few special folks. Customer service is great food is great atmosphere read more

Orphan - 3 egg avocado scramble and the soy chorizo breakfast Delish n Delightful - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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My favorite brunch spot in Sacramento. Has vegetarian and health options, and a nice ambience. Can sit inside or outside. Wait staff is great. But you need to pay cash, which is a little irritating. read more

Such good food, but it's always busy so be ready for a wait to sit. Service is great; all of the staff is very kind. It gets loud during breakfast on the weekends, but it's so nice to sit outside when they have the space. Anytime my friends want brunch I always bring them here - I love the rosemary breakfast, and trying the specials too. read more

Ok service, awful food. Catered to a certain elderly group that probably lost their taste buds long ago. $8.50 for a single French toast that tasted like it was from the supermarket frozen food section. Are you telling me at ihop may not be the healthiest but at least they make it fresh?! They served messican food not Mexican food. Disgusting. 100% accurate no extras. read more

Nice little breakfast joint near McKinley Park. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. It's your typical breakfast spot but the food is made well and the service here is splendid. Their parking lot is tiny with about 5 parking spots but there's plenty of street parking around. read more

I explored The Orphan Breakfast House, my first time trying this place out. I rarely travel into downtown/East Sacramento vicinity but I was having breakfast/brunch with a couple of friends and this was a new place for me to check out. I explored the menu the night before just to see what they had available, which is pretty good to me. I opted for the Orphan French Toast, which is actually very delicious. It is filling and if you eat very small portions like me, you'll be getting a lot of it to-go. I opted for the berries/sauces on the side because I personally don't like messy food, generally speaking. As I enjoyed my French toast, I also decided to order something different to-go for later. I chose the Breakfast Burritos without black beans. What I enjoyed about these is that these burritos are small portions, but also more than enough to fill up on. The food was good. The ambiance of the cafe was cute, but we opted to sit outside in their outdoor setting which felt comfortable and social with the exception of their less desirable chairs. After a while, sitting on hard chairs hurt. The service staff was very nice but there were times when they forgot to bring a few things that my table requested, but by the time they remembered, our meal(s) were nearly consumed. We let a lot of it slide because they're human and things happen. A couple of other less favorable things I was somewhat disappointed in were: 1. They only accept cash/checks. This can be a catch 22 because not everyone carries cash on them in 2024. You wonder why the cafe doesn't accept credit/debit cards, but you also don't care to ask why either. You just accept it and carry on. 2. They don't split checks. We did not learn of this until after we asked the wait staff and he told us they don't split checks at all. Why? Again, I don't bother asking and that's okay. 3. The cafe is very small and parking can be a pain being that it's located in East Sacramento. Although, a nice area in general, it is crammed with the sounds of food and conversation happening all around; especially on weekends. Be prepared to park on the street and walk to the cafe. Despite some things I did not care for, it's a cafe I would dine at again in any future. You take the good and less favorable with anything you do, or places you explore. Enjoy your own experience. read more

Orphan - Orphan French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

Visited Orphan at 11a on a Saturday...approximately a 40 min wait to get seated inside. It may have been less time if we made outside seating an option, but it was cold and rainy. Once seated, Justin was our server. His service was excellent! I appreciated that he asked us what our favorite dish(es) were - between the two of us we tried 4 dishes. While looking at the menu, I was overwhelmed with all the tasty sounding options! lol food was great! I tried the savory cake and the orphan French toast. The savory cake tasted better, the orphan French toast had good flavor, just seemed as though it was not the freshest. Again, I still ate it though! My friend enjoyed her food - all four dishes were gone!! The only leftovers were the potatoes just because we were stuffed. Potatoes were delicious and cooked to perfection with jussssttt the right amount of crisp. Would definitely return & recommend - already have the next dishes lined up! read more

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I love this place for breakfast! It is such a gem of a neighborhood spot! I recommend "The Rosemary" as it is a refreshing take on a simple breakfast done well. It is cash only, but worth it for this place! It is a nice environment with great food, and I will be back again and again for it! read more

Orphan - The Rosemary Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

Me and my wife enjoyed a nice meal today at Orphans; however, when my wife inquired about a line item on the bill regarding butter and jam, the server snapped at my wife and said I'll take the dollar off. At that point she became dismissive and wave my wife off when she attempted to pay. The dollar meant nothing but a simple explanation meant everything. Again, the meal was nice; however, the server's behavior was inappropriate. I have never experienced this type of behavior in a restaurant in my 60 plus years. read more

A nice neighborhood spot I came in early on a Monday, and the place wasn't that busy. I hear it can get very busy on the weekends. Parking can be a bit tricky. Be sure you don't park on the street in a residents only area. (Not enforced on Sundays. ). Their webpage has information on parking. The place was very clean, has indoor and outdoor seating, and everybody was friendly and helpful. They have dishes that will please the carnivore, the vegetarian, and the vegan. Gluten free items are also available. I chose the blueberry cornmeal pancakes, and they were delicious! A very generous portion, with plenty of blueberries. The texture of the cakes was perfect. You also get *real* maple syrup. They came à la carte , as do other items on the menu, so I had a couple of eggs in addition to my pancakes. They were perfectly over easy as per my request I liked the coffee, But they do charge a dollar for refills. my server asked me if I wanted a refill on my coffee, without telling me about the charge for the refill. I wish they would've told me. It's only a buck, but it's the principle of the thing. Tax is built in to the prices on the menu. What you see, is what you pay. They don't take plastic, but they do take checks and cash. They have an ATM that does not charge a surcharge, but you may be charged by your bank. there's a note on the ATM that says what most of the major banks charge. Prices were a little bit on the higher end, but very reasonable for what I got. I would love to come back and try more things. Thank you. read more

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The food was good, which was good because it made up for the lack of service. The menu is diverse and colorful. It took a long time to come out and we didn't get it out at the same time which was unfortunate but when it did come, again, it was good. Our server was indifferent to our presence. It seemed to be a badge of pride or honor that the staff didn't care that customers waited around without any service. No water. No coffee refills. Food for one person. Ten minutes later for the food for the other. No care. We weren't allowed to pay for our food at the cash register. That place where the cash register was. We got barked at by an angry Genzer. We had to give it to the server who took it to the cash register, who took it back to us, which was ridiculous, like a scene out of Seinfeld. This would have been fine but again, the service was slow so we waited so long that I ended up just giving exact change and leaving. Parking is difficult as it's a residential trial neighborhood but you'll find a spot eventually. read more

3.5 rounded up due to excellent customer service and one good meal. We checked in and were given a 15-20 minute wait time. Randy drove around looking for a place to park for about 15 minutes - it's rough lol. We were greeted right away and brought waters. Randy asked for a dark roast coffee and it took a few tries to get one he liked and our server was patient and kind about it all. I ordered the pesto chicken sandwich with rosemary potatoes and was disappointed. The potatoes were delicious. Crispy outsides, soft inners and loads of flavor. The sandwich was annoying. It's cut in half and my first half had almost no chicken on it. Turns out the sandwich has small chunks of chicken on it and that the other half of the sandwich had the majority of the chicken on it. The bread is delicious but the bread to chicken ratio is off. It's the thickness of the bread. Even on the other side. While I ate it, the small chunks kept falling out. Maybe because there's so much of the yummy sauce and that helps the small chunks fall out...? Seems to be several things causing the problem. I think it could be solved if the chicken was a piece of chicken instead of several small chunks. I wouldn't order it again. Randy ordered the platas verde again but this time with extra cheese. He loved it! I had a bite, too. It was really good. We will definitely be back because this sandwich is not the norm. read more

Orphan - Platas verde - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sacramento, California

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My first visit to Orphan Breakfast House was right after they reopened for in house dining during Covid. They were serving people in the parking lot. The experience was nothing noteworthy. We went back recently for their specialty vegan items for the Sacramento Vegan Challenge. My friend ordered the Tofu Ranchero. There wasn't anything on the vegan menu that caught my attention so I ordered steak and eggs. I was wondering why their steak and eggs was only $20 when most of their breakfast items seem to be about $15-$18. When I got my plate I was really impressed because there seemed to be a lot of food on it. But on closer inspection it was a few pieces of beef put on a pile of potatoes. What I thought was a big piece of steak was actually potatoes. When I got my food, the steak was overcooked. I flagged down our server and brought this to her attention. She said that she would replace it. She was about to take the whole plate and I told her that all I that needed to get replaced was the steak. She brought me back perfectly cooked pieces of beef in about five minutes. I really appreciated this because I was so hungry. Besides the overcooked steak, I felt like my overall experience was meh. Parking in that area is a challenge. I thought that by coming on Sunday, where there was more available parking, that it would be easier to do so. Everybody else seemed to have the same idea so parking was still a challenge. I appreciate that you are able to seat yourself. However, we waited almost 45 minutes from the time we ordered until we received our food. I know they were extremely busy but I think a 45 minute wait for food is a bit much much. Last but not least, the fact that they only take cash is also a pain read more

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