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    Poached Kitchen

    4.2 (398 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Bianca S.

    Read reviews hoping for a better experience. Ordered classic breakfast and a burrito. Eggs ordered over medium, definitely not. Super runny and undercooked. Only offer soft drinks in bottles. Food came out barely warm. Fruit was the best item. Clean, friendly staff. No check in, or ask how meal is going.

    Iced Lavender Latte
    Sherry T.

    I love coming here. There are both indoor and outdoor patio seating. It's clean and servers are friendly and attentive. We were a party of 10 and they offered to take our orders at the table instead of ordering at the counter. The server was also willing to do individual checks! That was really accommodating. There is a wide selection of menu items. It's been fun to try something different each time. My Short Rib Omelette was very tasty and flavorful. It was a good sized meal. I couldn't even finish it. My iced lavender latte was perfect. It hit the spot. A great place for brunch but make sure you come early. It gets crowded.

    Breakfast burrito
    Cynthia L.

    Came here by a friend's recommendation as my husband and I were meeting up with them. For what it's worth, I like the ordering system where you go up to the counter to order before finding a seat since it made it much easier to split our bill. For the price, they give you a good amount of food. I got the egg scramble with ham and cheddar cheese. It came with toast (my husband picked sourdough for me) that was buttered and had a bit of jam on the side. It also had hash browns. The food was delicious and filling. My husband got a breakfast burrito in which he forgot sometimes he isn't a fan of them because they overload with potatoes, but he said he really enjoyed this one. Considering I'm also pregnant in my first trimester, I was so glad they had milk to help with my calcium intake. All in all, I would definitely come back here given the chance. (I'm from the Bay Area in Northern California so visiting regularly isn't quite feasible.)

    Breakfast tacos
    Matt H.

    This is a nice restaurant at the end of a strip mall setting. It has plenty of parking, easy to get to. Has an outdoor seating area attached with a nice open feel to it. It is a walk up to order place. The service was fine. The food good. I had the breakfast tacos and the garnish was fresh and the tomatillo sauce flavorful. It was average on cost about 20$ per order with a coffee. I like sit down dining with more service. It was clean and the staff was friendly and attentive.

    Strawberry lemonade
    Richard F.

    Fast casual brunch spot with pretty good food and service. Parking is easy if you utilize the BevMo side of the plaza. Nice patio seating where you can bring your dog Food/Drink- 4.5 stars Everything was pretty solid. Food was excellent. Drinks were fresh -pork chop with pomegranate sauce- pretty good and you can taste the higher quality of ingredients. Cooked perfectly -pancakes with ricotta and blueberries- this was good, but it would've been better if they mixed the ricotta into the batter -strawberry lemonade- freshly squeezed, delicious and not too sweet -matcha strawberry latte- this was ok. It tasted like the Costco matcha powder with strawberry jam thrown in Service- 4.5 stars Food came out pretty quickly. They did seem a bit understaffed at the tables, as you had to fetch a server for any drinks. And there were a good amount of tables that were unavailable since there weren't enough bussers to clean out the tables to accommodate the weekend rush Bottom Line Really solid brunch spot that I'll be visiting on the regular

    Yummy latte
    Amy K.

    Great menu, tasty coffees. You order up front then get seated. Chilaquiles and chile verde Benedict are two of my favorites. Bright and cheery patio.

    Veggie Scramble with salad and English muffin
    Lauren W.

    I had an excellent breakfast here with my wife yesterday. We went on a weekday, so please consider that for this review! Pros: + Food came out fast! + They offer salad as a side instead of hash browns with no up charge. That alone is HIGHKEY! + Parking was easy + Service on the floor was friendly and attentive +Indoor and outdoor seating + Portion size was great for the scrambles and accommodations can be made for food sensitivities + Easy to eat here if on Keto + Fresh fruit was really good Cons: - It's a walk up to order counter. This is a personal con, you might like that option, but I would rather be served and have a second to sit down at a table and look at the menu. - Seating was not that comfortable unless you were on a padded chair inside. My wife is pregnant so she's sensitive to comfort lately. Booths inside and outside are wooden, and outside the chairs are metal (which makes sense weather/ware-wise, just not comfort-wise). - The guy at the order counter was obviously new. Not a "con" necessarily, but overall didn't give us the above-and-beyond experience that would lend itself to a 5-star review. Asking for our toast "dark and dry" seemed to really throw him off. Overall, we would come back. Great for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Good for solo meals or groups.

    Chicken and waffles
    Minh V.

    I have finally made it to Poached. I've heard good things about this place but for me it didn't live up to the hype. I'm a type of person who doesn't like to go to restaurants where I can make better food at home, but I really wanted to give this place a try. Me and my husband went here on New Year's Eve and the place was very busy. We came here for lunchtime and when we got there, we were greeted right away and they told us where to sit. We ordered the chicken and waffles and the Smashburger and fries. The fried chicken was too dry. However, the waffles were really good. The Smashburger was just OK too. I honestly thought that the cheese had a weird texture, almost like plastic. The fries were just OK too, it wasn't anything special. I came here again. I wouldn't get this for sure. I really like that they had the sink outside so you can wash your hands and not have to wait for the restroom. Overall, this is a cute place and I might come back if the hubs want to.

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    Monique D.

    This is a casual brunch spot where you order at the counter and grab your own seat. It gets pretty busy, so definitely try to come early. Breakfast Burrito - Even though I'm not usually a burrito person, this one surprised me in a good way. It was packed with flavor and had everything you'd want in a solid breakfast bite: chorizo, sausage, bacon, eggs, tomato pico, hash browns, white cheddar, aioli, and salsa roja. Really satisfying. Chilaquiles Verde - This was my first time trying chilaquiles, and unfortunately it just wasn't for me. The sauce leaned too sour, and the chips were already soggy. In hindsight, I probably should've asked for the sauce on the side so the chips could've stayed crunchy. Omelette - Simple but good. The bread that came with it wasn't crispy which loses some points. Tuna Melt - Tasty overall, though a bit greasy. Definitely very filling. Overall, a solid brunch spot with some hits and a few misses depending on what you order.

    Cynthia M.

    We've been here a couple of times. Service is quick as you order and go find a seat. The restaurant is big and bright. I've loved everything I've had each time. This time I had the lemon ricotta blueberry pancakes. So so good!!

    Smash burger and fries -- both were only OK
    Patrick ..

    Bottom Line Up Front: Poached Kitchen has everything you would want in a cool breakfast spot, from the menu and decor to the service and aesthetics -- everything except the delicious food. The Food: Let me explain. It's not bad. But it's not as delicious as I had hoped, given the premium prices. My wife and I ordered the chicken and waffles, smash burger with fries, and a side of bacon. The chicken was lightly breaded when I prefer it to be crispy while the meat was pretty dry. It was average at best. My wife's burger was OK; again, not bad but nothing to write home about. The fries lacked the seasoning and crispness that I expect from an American-style diner. Sadly, the bacon wasn't crispy at all and a little on the chewy side. The only thing that was genuinely delicious was the waffles -- light, airy, and just a hint of sweetness. The Service: The entire staff was fast, friendly, and knowledgeable. Excellent training by the management. The Overvalued Setup: Another reason for my good-but-not-great rating is that this is a fast-casual restaurant. You walk up and order at the front counter like a fast-food joint but you wait to be seated and they bring the dishes out to you. However, you don't get a dedicated server so no one will attend to you and you'll need to flag someone down for help. Nothing wrong with that, per se ... except that the meal prices are as high as sit-down full-service restaurants. The Location: It's located at the corner of Imperial Highway and Santa Ana Canyon Road, tucked inside a shopping complex with a poorly designed parking lot. (It's beside the Bev Mo.) Parking can be difficult to find during peak hours. Inside, the place is clean and well organized, with comfortable chairs. The bathroom has a shared sink space in the open, while individual toilets are behind fully closed doors. That's a convenient set up if you just want to wash your hands. The Conclusion: I really wanted to love this place but was disappointed by the average-tasting food sold for above average prices in a fast-casual setting -- definitely less bang for the buck. Will I try it again? Possibly, to try the other menu items in hopes this was just an off day for the cook.

    Brirria Omlette
    Jonathan L.

    Came here around 10 on a weekday and it wasn't super crowded. You order your food and then sit down at a table. I got the Birria Omelette with fries and sourdough. You can choose your choice of potatoes or bread. Bread and fries were okay but that omelette was not it. The vegetables and meat in the omelette wasn't incorporated into the eggs so everything fell apart when you cut into it. Not great to eat and the ingredients didn't work well together. I also got the Strawberry Matcha. Not very strong flavors. Tasted like milk and strawberry extract. All of that came out to be $28 which is definitely not worth it. Also, they have a rewards app but when I tried to scan the code they said they didn't have a scanner and it's only for to go orders... Why would you have a rewards app and not be able to scan it in stores? Wouldn't recommend this place. 2 stars for the good service though!

    These were Empty waters and when we asked for more it was abruptly put on the table with no words. Very uncomfortable "vibe".
    Nergess A.

    I genuinely did not want to leave a bad review, but after everything that happened, I feel like I have no other choice. We came here for what was supposed to be a special Eid brunch with family. Unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing from start to finish. I first tried to handle this privately. They don't have a working phone line, it's just a bot, so I emailed them. My emails were returned back to sender. I then reached out through Yelp and was ignored there as well. At that point, I felt like I had no other way to be heard. We were originally told a 30 minute wait, which turned into nearly an hour. Once we finally sat down and ordered, they completely forgot part of our order, scrambled eggs for my two year old niece. When we asked about it, instead of apologizing, the staff member argued with us and insisted we never ordered it, even though multiple people at the table heard it. We were then made to pay again to reorder it even though everyone had their food already. The service only got worse from there. Silverware was basically tossed onto the table with not enough napkins, and we had to distribute it ourselves. We had to keep asking for water, and when it finally came, it was placed down abruptly with no words. At one point, staff even started clearing our table before we were done eating! We were in disbelief. We were clearly not done. He had a bin to put our plates in. The environment also felt uncomfortable. The staff appeared to be whispering and visibly annoyed with our table. Given that we were there for Eid along with other Muslim families, the treatment raised concerns for us. Whether intentional or not, it did not feel welcoming at all. You have to fit their "vibe" if you know what I mean. The food itself was also very disappointing. My French toast was extremely oily, chewy, and hard, I couldn't even eat it and had to send it back. My sister's chicken sandwich was also very dry and poor quality with some sour dressing in it. My dad's egg was so runny and it was $15 for one toaste with avocado and eggs. One. Felt like everything was premade. More concerning, within about 30 minutes of eating, three people in our group experienced diarrhea, which raised serious concerns about the food. We spent nearly 150 dollars for what should have been a meaningful family celebration, and instead left feeling frustrated, disrespected, and honestly sick. It's overpriced for the quality of food and service. I really tried to resolve this privately before posting and asked for a refund, but after being unable to get any response and was ignored, I felt it was important to share our experience.

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    Thanks so much, Shehan. Can't wait to serve you again soon.

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    Thanks, Audrey. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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    The food is good, and everything is so clean and i had a great time with my friends, that morning.

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    Hey Diiana. Thanks so much for your feedback. Have a great day!

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    Ask the Community - Poached Kitchen

    Is the outdoor patio dog-friendly?

    Yes. Best if you call the resto if they have size or breed restrictions. :). Happy Sunday!

    Do you take reservations?

    Hi there! No reservations needed, just walk in and enjoy! See you soon 🍳

    Are there any vegan options available at Poached Kitchen?

    Hi! Our Omelet á La Grecque, Hot Oatmeal, and Chilaquiles Rojos and Verde are vegan and gluten-free. Our Avocado Toast is vegan as well. Thank you!

    Do you have mimosas?

    Yes

    Is it possible to order the eggs benedict poached hard/well? We love eggs benedict but prefer it cooked a little longer so it doesn't explode into a runny mess.

    Absolutely

    Is patio dog friendly?

    yes

    Is it dog friendly?

    they have a patio area, i saw a lady with a puppy but i dont know if the puppy was a service dog

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    Story

    4.2
    (672 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    Veteran-owned & operated
    Romantic vibe

    Booked the semi-private room for my daughter's 21st birthday brunch, today, 6/14/26. The room sat…read more10 comfortably toward the back of the restaurant. We reserved our brunch for 11:30 am so the "after 11 am" lunch menu is available, too, with the weekend brunch menu. The restaurant's atmosphere is incredible. The birthday girl really enjoyed her Ube waffle (with a side of bacon) and the mimosa flight. Our guests had chicken and waffle, the sandwiches, flatbreads, and salads - all fantastic. My daughter was given a bowl of ice cream as a birthday treat. We brought our own birthday cake, and we were i formed that there is a $20 outside cake fee. This fee was not mentioned when I inquired about bringing a cake the week before. It's fine as it came out cheaper than ordering individual desserts. Looking forward to trying the restaurant in Whittier, too, since it's much closer to home.

    This is a late review for the tea experience. This was my second time here, this time my family and…read moreI came here for Mother's Day. While my kids ordered off the menu, my husband and I enjoyed the Mat Hatter Tea experience. My kids got the short rib pasta, the biscuits & gravy, and Italian Baked eggs, they enjoyed all of it! And of course I had to steal some of my son's baked eggs since I loved them so much from my last visit. The Mad Hatter's tea is not a traditional tea, but it was fun and different. It was reasonably priced and came with a glass of sparkling wine that you can enhance with a blue liquid (I believe it's a butterfly tea syrup) to change the color into a beautiful purple hue. The tea served is Tea Forte tea bags, rather than loose leaf teas. They do have the typical tea sandwiches, but there are also additional savory items like a cheese pinwheel and a cheese skewer. In addition to the scone and biscuit, they also had danishes and fruit. Wish they had cream for the scones, but they had jam and butter. Loved seeing all the groups dressed up for their tea parties in their fancy hats and having a great time.

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    The Wild Artichoke

    4.3
    (771 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$$
    Established in 2000
    Takes reservations

    SHORT VERSION: Overall had a great date night dinner for 2…read moreexperience at this French Asian fusion restaurant. The ingredients, textures, and flavors were all paired very nicely in each dish we tried. The presentation of every dish we had was immaculate and really elevated the experience (see pics/videos). LONG VERSION: We started with a few slices of French bread that came out fresh from the oven - it had an amazing crust on the outside and was unbelievably melty warm and soft on the inside. I kept asking for more pieces and wish I could have just ordered an entire loaf of it if I'm honest! The presentation of the Hamachi crudo salad was like a piece of art - the dish matched the presentation and the yuzu flavor was unique and refreshing. The shrimp macaron starter was very tasty and the green sauce to dip in had a great spicy kick to it. The Spanish garlic shrimp appetizer was a good size portion that we shared. It came out hot and sizzling on the plate - the shrimp was succulent and the tomatoes and garlic pieces were terrific. For the main dish, we split the uni (sea urchin) pasta. The pasta was home made and delicious. I have never had uni before and it was cool to try a unique and novel flavor but this might not be for everyone (it had somewhat of a bitterness that reminded me of the acquired taste of an olive). The sauce was definitely butter heavy and it evened out the strong flavor of the uni - I found the dish was delicious overall but it is pricey so just make sure you're aware and open minded before you order this. For dessert, we split the chocolate cake/soufflé and this one literally took my breath away and had me rolling my eyes into the back of my head. It was made to order so we had to wait for it to bake, but when it came out, the warmth and quality of the melted chocolate inside was exquisite and the proportions of cake to chocolate to ice cream was absolutely perfect (see video). We don't go out to nice fancy/French restaurants very often, and I'm so glad we indulged with this - it ended the evening in a truly special way. Restaurant ambiance was casual but elegant. Our service was fantastic - we don't eat meat or alcohol and our server helped us navigate the menu to find some great options. Overall, we are grateful for a lovely meal and would recommend anyone else to give it a try if you're looking for a unique and flavorful dining experience.

    Follow Daughter visit here for lunch. Small & cute steal…read moreblue color decoration.( relaxed after checking ) Service perfect treat with very great tasty food We enjoyed our lunchtime here Surely come back soon

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    Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

    Bosscat Kitchen & Libations

    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    Ended up going here for brunch before Angel's Dodgers game. Absolutely stellar! Service, ambience,…read morefood top-notch, and the prices... Wow!

    After arriving in Irvine and settling into our hotel, my man found a nearby spot where the four of…read moreus could enjoy dinner together. The restaurant was dark and stylish, and I immediately liked the vibe. Even though it was crowded for a Thursday night, we were seated within 15 minutes. We each picked a shareable dish to split. Predictably, my daughter chose the mac and cheese. I rolled my eyes -- it's so her -- but it turned out to be the best of the four. Maybe it was the velvety cheese sauce or the golden cracker crust that made it so irresistible, but that mac and cheese was, as she'd say, absolutely bussin'. The next standout was the maple-buttered Brussels sprouts, my man's pick. If all vegetables tasted this good, I'd eat them every day. Candied pecans, maple butter, blue cheese -- how could that not be amazing? Was it healthy? Sus, but definitely worth it. I picked the pig candy for the group, which was outrageously sweet and candy-like. Clearly, this wasn't healthy -- bacon, sugar, and rye whiskey caramel make a trifecta of indulgence. But it was so delicious, I couldn't complain. The sliders were the last shareable we tried. They were fine but didn't stand out -- the meat was a bit dry. I also ordered a cocktail (something pretty and fruity, though I can't remember the name). The bartender nailed it, delivering a delicious drink. My man enjoyed his Negroni. The service was great, and I loved the grassy area with fire pits for hanging out. Excellent place for our first night out in Irvine!

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    Cafe Biaani

    Cafe Biaani

    4.6
    (195 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $
    Grab-and-go
    Minority-owned & operated

    If you love Oaxacan food and cafecito, you'll love Cafe Biaani!…read more Located in a cozy business center nook, CB offers a variety of dishes and crafted coffee drinks inspired by Oaxacan flavors. Recommend: * mole chilaquiles (portion is huge!) * Mayan mocha cold brew (not sweet) * bean and cheese burrito (they sear cheese on the outside) * breakfast burritos * try their fire roasted salsa! While I haven't had a chance to try their entire menu (yet), I love bringing friends and family here - as their prices are reasonable, food is tasty and there's plenty of seating. They do offer a few outdoor tables if you plan on bringing your dog. Ample parking! They also sell swag and trinkets (shirts, stickers, candles, etc).

    If you're looking for somewhere to enjoy your cafecito, Cafe Biaani is a great option. The…read morecommunity-style seating gives such a welcoming feel. I went two weekends in a row. My first visit was pretty empty inside and I tried the iced pan dulce coffee. It's a medium roast coffee with a sweet cold foam topped with pan dulce crumbles. It was delicious and my favorite drink so far. During my next visit, the cafe was more lively and I tried the specialty cafe de olla cold brew. This was also a solid drink and it was a little less sweet than the iced pan dulce coffee. My favorite thing about these drinks is that they have coffee ice cubes, so when they melt, your drink doesn't taste watered down. They also serve food. Their green chilaquiles had a great flavor and they weren't too spicy. My husband had the chilaquiles oaxaqueños and loved them. I'm not a fan of mole, so they weren't my cup of tea. Their breakfast burritos looked good as well, so that's next on my list to try.

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