service was good and the food came out super quick! my friend got the chicken and waffles and also looked yummy! for the short rib omelette, i think it was solid but ill opt for something else next time read more

Poached Kitchen - short rib omelette pretty good though the hash browns were the star of the show :0 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

I came here to try craving some breakfast foods! This restaurant is tucked away in a corner of a plaza. I got the salmon Benedict and it was a little bit underwhelming. They had sauerkraut which gave it a bit of different taste than I'm used to and I didn't really enjoy it. I liked the hashbrown though, very crispy on the outside. The service was okay, the employees didn't really check up on us too much, and it was a little hard to flag down a server though at times. read more

Poached Kitchen - Salmon Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Tasty, quality breakfast. The service is great. Excellent coffee drinks. I recommend the Vietnamese latte.

Was in town visiting when I came across this place. Sunday 10:00 am, there was a line out the door. The line moved fairly quick up to the register where you place your order. I had the short rib eggs Benedict, it had some mild spice which I wasn't expecting. The food and drinks were good. read more

Poached Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

My favorite brunch/lunch spot! I love everything I've tried here. My favorites are the chilaquiles rojos and the chicken and waffles. I always leave full and satisfied but never gross and overloaded on grease which other diner foods often make me feel. They tend to have long lines on sunday afternoon but do not let that deter you from coming because the wait is not bad at all. They have an efficient ordering and seating system, which I greatly appreciate. read more

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This was my first time at Poached and I ordered the Korean Short Rib Benedict. It was delicious , I asked for my hash browns to be extra crispy. This was my first time trying Korean short rib Benedict and I think this became one of my favorite breakfast meals . The service was decent , my only comment was the person who took out order seemed overwhelmed and messed up my mom's order. The manager fixed it and it was taken care of. Besides that , I'd say overall the food and service was good. read more

Poached Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Good breakfast, but underwhelming from all the raving reviews. Cashier was quick to dismiss us due to a long line. So service felt rushed and uncared for. If you're in Irvine and nearby it'll be a good place to grab breakfast at least one. Thanks! read more

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I was looking for a brunch spot in Irvine to meet with friends who were coming from NB and YL and me from South County and thanks to my fellow Yelpers I found this place. You guys were spot on with this rec cuz Poached is the perfect place for brunch. My veggie friend loved her Greek omelet and I noshed on the salmon benedict. I did modify it subbing in the Hollandaise sauce in place of the borderlaise (?) sauce. And I nixed the raw red onion that would normally go on top and shows a side of fruit (even though I really wanted the hash browns. #lowcarblifestyle I loved the bed of spinach underneath the perfectly "Poached" eggs. Highly recommend!! read more

Poached Kitchen - Salmon Benedict: modifications No raw red onion on top, sub in Hollandaise sauce. AH-MAZING - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

I believe brunch is the most important meal of the day. I love brunch and I love enjoying this special time with my toddler. My toddler and I came here at the right time. There was a lot of parking and there were no lines. I guess the best time to come here is on a weekday and when everyone is at school or working. The front staff was very welcoming and was able to answer all of our questions. What we ordered. Oatmeal. I wanted something healthy to share with my toddler. Pancakes with fruit and sausage. My toddler has to have his pancake day. Very fluffy!! Breakfast burritos are amazing. My husband and I shared this. We both loved it and it's just perfect. It just melts in your mouth and the salsa was the perfect touch. Not too spicy. You order first. Find a seat. The server will bring your food. This brunch and this place did not disappoint. I highly recommend this place. Management really did a great job. Thank you for having us! We will definitely come here again. read more

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This was our second time there. Atmosphere - Clean, long wait times Service - Slow, staff were not friendly. Taste - The chicken and waffles were delicious and the breakfast burrito was average. Price - Above average read more

Poached Kitchen - Dining area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

I'm withholding the 5th star because it's freezing inside the restaurant. They have all of the doors open despite it being cold outside and when asked if they could close the door- we were told no. It being cold made the food served get cold fast as well. It's also very, very busy. So the ambiance doesn't feel relaxed and we felt rushed to eat before our eggs got cold, and people were buzzing and bustling around at all times. Which sucked. Because the food was actually amazing. But we didn't get a chance to savor or enjoy it. The girl who took our order (I didn't get her name but she had a pomegranate tattooed on her arm) was super sweet, warm, and welcoming. The food - as mentioned was top notch. Great presentation and portion size and quality. I just wish I could have enjoyed it before it got cold and we were rushed out. read more

Poached Kitchen - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Easy to get in, even on a busy day they're organized and the food is great. I work right down the street but I'll drive 25 mins on the weekends to eat here also. read more

Highly recommend their eggs benedict. Also saw great options of waffles in which i will try when I return read more

Overall pretty good food! They have a lot of unique options to try. The line was out the door but it only took about 15 minutes to order.

We came here on a weekend for a late brunch and there was still a line. The line was near Jamba Juice! The line moved fairly quick though so it wasn't too bad. I think we waited 40 minutes. We ordered the chicken waffles and the chilaquiles rojos. We also wanted to order the french toast but they don't do half orders so we ended up not getting it. I also ordered the matcha latte. The food was pretty good. The chicken waffles was crispy and paired well with the waffles. The waffles lightly crisp and not too soggy and not too hard. The chilaquiles rojos was pretty good. My favorite part was the crema and it paired pretty well with the whole dish. The portions are a bit smaller but is enough to get you full. We will definitely be back to try some other dishes. read more

This is going to be my go to breakfast spot going forward! The churro waffle is the best waffle I've ever had! It kind of overshadowed everything else we ate, but the "normal" breakfast items we got like the burrito and eggs Benedict were good too! We got here around 8:30AM on a Saturday morning and sat outside - the restaurant was already half full so I'm sure this place gets packed! Can't wait to go back for that waffle! read more

Poached Kitchen - Churro waffle, eggs benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Great food and good service. All the food items we got were flavorful and well prepared. I ordered the breakfast burrito which was simply delicious! Decent amount of seating, but can get packed quickly. read more

Love this place. The people were super friendly & helpful, the food was great & the service was quick. Will be back to try everything on the menu! FYI, it's not a sit down, you order, then they bring it to you. read more

Poached Kitchen - one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had...& I've had a lot. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Some unique dishes can be found here. i enjoyed the short rib benedict. Very nice presentation on all dishes and the food is clearly made with care. Outside seating is available but you are right on the parking lot, so, not a great setting. read more

Poached pear and fig French toast exceeded our expectations! Not soggy, the bread was perfectly crunchy, the whipped ricotta cream(?) was amazing - not overwhelmingly sweet! 8/10 The Korean short rib Benedict was a loss for me. Initially it's salty, then gets way too sweet. The flavor was just not good at all - couldn't even eat half of it. The meat was absolutely DRENCHED in the gochujang (?) sauce and was not good. Very disappointed it did not do Korean food justice. 3/10 read more

Poached Kitchen - Korean short rib Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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Poached neighborhood kitchen was bookmarked in my collection a long time ago as a place to try. Today is the day I finally get to experience its charm and delicious food. The first thing I noticed is the place is packed. We placed our orders and found a table on the patio, in the shade. The service was great. Shortly after we sat down, a waiter came to give us a pitcher of water and our silverware. Its menu offers a diverse selection of American and Mexican choices. I enjoyed my Chilaquiles, not authentic Mexican but quite tasty. It is the perfect place to have breakfast/lunch with a friend. On my next visit I will try chicken and waffles. read more

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Food was bomb. I got the salmon Benedict with salad and the dolce de leche coffee. Egg was cooked perfectly and salmon was just salty enough. Coffee was amazing! The food came out quickly as well. The seating is a bit odd and squished and there were a lot of tables reserved so it narrowed down where you could walk in to sit. read more

Poached Kitchen - Salmon Benedict with salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Update: came today and food was good and service was great. So I have to give credit where credit is due. read more

Poached Kitchen - Long line but hostess lets her friends cut the line. Unprofessional! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Service, most of the food, coffee, were all great. Nice fluffy pancakes, French toast was a little soggy in the middle, waffles were perfect, avocado toast was hearty and good. They also didn't skimp on the fresh fruit. read more

Poached Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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Excellent service!!! The customer service blew my mind ... Everyone who works at this place is nice and customer service oriented. The food was good and the portions are perfect. For the price (California prices) you received a good ammount of food. The menu has a lovely selection of omelets, scrambles, avocado toast, salmon toast (their take on salmon and lox) My fresh coffee was topped off consistently, our dishes were cleared off immediately...and our water was never low. Did I mention the customer service was excellent? ;) Casual dress code Super clean Friendly and professional customer service Great breakfast menu read more

Poached Kitchen - Three eggs and bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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My wife and I were heading out of town and flying out from SNA and we wanted to have a nice breakfast before heading off. I found this place on Yelp and saw that it had great reviews so I figured we would try it out. Overall, I think 4/5 stars is fair for this place. Let me explain why. This is one of those places where you place your order at the front and then sit down with a number stand and wait for them to bring out your food. The menu was right in front of the ordering spot and was easy to see. I wanted the breakfast burrito because it looked really good. My wife wanted the churro waffle and we usually end up splitting so that way, we can try different flavors. The food came out about 5-10 minutes after ordering. The food was nice and hot and had great flavors! The burrito was very flavorful and the hot sauce included worked really well with the burrito. The churro waffle was also good. Not overly sweet, slightly crispy on the edges with some nice greens on top to give the plate some color. Aesthetically, the dishes were very appealing. Props to them for making food presentable! So why 4/5? I thought it was a little overpriced for what it is. The burrito was good, but it wasn't huge. I imagine burritos like the ones at Snooze and this one is probably half the size. The waffle was decently sized but at around $15 a dish after tax, it's definitely not cheap. If it was priced at or around $10-12 a plate, I would probably give it the 5 stars. But I consider value of what you're getting for what you're paying for and I couldn't give this place a 5/5 stars. Still worth checking it out though, but I probably won't be back here for a while especially since it looks like it took a price hike during the last year or two. read more

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Didn't think I'd update or even come back, got the iced chai latte as I do at most breakfast places. Probably the worst iced chai latte I've had in my life. Poached uses poor quality ingredients in most of their food and I must say I couldn't find myself returning. read more

The process to order was fairly simple. You just walk up, order from the menu, pay, and bring your number to the table you want to sit at. The service was good, but the food wasn't that great. Morning scramble: (3/5) -- I thought this was rather bland, but it was a typical breakfasty meal so if you're looking for "normal" brunch food, this was alright! Short rib Benedict: (3.5/5) -- this was better than the morning scramble, but while it was supposed to be Korean short ribs, it didn't really have the typical Korean flavor. I usually love gochujang, but the flavor wasn't right for me. It was a bit sour. The hashbrowns were really good however. read more

Poached Kitchen - Morning scramble and short rib Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Not sure if poached kitchen is under new management. But their new waitlist and waiting system negatively impacts the dining experience. We waited for over 45 minutes for a table of 5 when multiple tables of 4,2,3 were seated before us. A table outside opened up but when asked, management replied, "we aren't seating tables on the patio because it may rain" understandable if there was actually rain on the forecast or the if there was no one seated on the patio already.... read more

Giving this is a 3.5 stars because my husband liked the salmon Benedict. I personally did not like the classic breakfast. Eggs had no flavor, hash browns tasted too starchy, and the chicken sausage was just okay. I got a chai latte and it tasted like licorice? I could barely finish it. Husband said the matcha latte was good but too sweet. Service was minimal and okay. Outdoor dining was nice since the sun was out. N read more

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This place is marvelous! We came with our dog and they were quick to wipe down the tables outside. The workers are kind and work quickly. We ordered the huevos rancheros and chilaquiles rojos (which also comes with a side of beans). The food came out promptly. It was our first time trying a Mexican breakfast dish. They both tasted amazing! The eggs were perfectly cooked. Definitely going to be one of my breakfast spots when I'm in Irvine. read more

Poached Kitchen - Chilaquiles rojos, huevos rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

I have had my eye on Poached Neighborhood Kitchen since they first opened and recently had the opportunity to swing by during my lunch. They are located off Harvard and Main, in the same plaza as Ralphs and Chase but they are on the side where the Jamba Juice and HNTea are. I've never had any issues finding parking in this plaza. At Poached you order at the cashier, they give you a number, and you seat yourself. The cashier who was helping me with my order was very friendly and patient. She gave me a few good suggestions based on their popular menu items. I ended up getting the Steak and Eggs ($25) and an Iced Ube Latte ($6). Took my number and seated myself at a small table. It looks like they have staff that brings by water and cleans up the tables. What really weirded me out was that their employee took a cup of water on the table next to me and gave it to me. Other people got new cups of water. I did not feel comfortable drinking from that cup so I didn't drink any water. The iced Ube Latte came out first and it was glorious. Beautiful ombre layers topped with a purple orchid that compliments the ube layer. Just in case it is not obvious, mix up before enjoying. The drink was as delicious as it looks. I know many places make ombre lattes now but this ube latte was actually well balanced and enjoyable. Highly recommended. I would come back just for this alone. The Steak and Eggs was a heavy portion since it also came with hash browns AND toast. I definitely could not finish all of my food. The steak was cooked medium rare as requested. I have a tough time with this one cause I typically like mushroom and herb butter but I didn't like their herb butter. I found myself trying to scrape the still visible parts off my steak. The meat was a bit chewy, not tender. The eggs were super oily and the worst part of all was the amount of egg SHELLS I got in multiple bites. I know they have other things on the menu to try but I'll most likely be back for the coffee sooner than the food. I really LOVE that ube latte. read more

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Anything you choose here will fulfill your palate. Food: 5 stars - chicken & waffles, they have improved and perfected the best tasting waffles I've ever had. Crispy outside and chewy in the inside, almost like a perfect yummy cookie. Just lovely! I'm a big fan of their waffles. - pork chop, perfectly cooked and seasoned. The chipotle sauce on the side was a nice touch to the dish. Coffee: 5 stars - dulce de leche coffee was just the right amount of sweetness and perfectly taste - regular coffee was good Service: 5 stars - wait line was fast, about 30 mins or less on a Sun at 11am and the service was great. Ambiance: 5 stars - a simple cafe with a good vibe Overall, one of my top go to for brunch on the weekends. Love this place. read more

Poached Kitchen - Yummy chicken & waffles! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is our go to spot for breakfast! Have been dining here for the past two years and the food is consistently good with high quality ingredients! They have a friendly staff and happy to provide good service! read more

We tried this for first time today. We shared the seasonal apple spiced pancakes and the machaca scramble Both were good and filling. Good coffee too. Service and attention was prompt and polite, except for the woman who said "we're very strict" about 90 minute time limit and asked us to leave. I get it. You have customers waiting. But after dropping over $50 w tip, it kind of left bad taste. Whatever. Lots of other places to try too. read more

I am into breakfast spots and this one caught my eye while researching a few spots. Went with the chilaquiles rojos. It had good flavor but felt something was missing, but overall satisfied my taste bud. Also, tried their hot cakes. I would say I probably would pass on it next time. It is good breakfast spot and worth trying. Unfortunately, I had high expectations for the spot, which may lead me to go elsewhere next time in town, but will keep in mind incase I want to come back to try a different item. Service is friendly and accommodating which made my trip there satisfying. read more

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This is a small casual brunch spot in Irvine with both indoor and outdoor seating (dog friendly!). You seat yourself after you place your order at the counter. Service was good, they check on you to see if you need anything pretty frequently and the food/coffee come out pretty fast. Food was just ok. I ordered the chicken and waffles and was expecting the thin crispy waffles I saw in most of the pics. When they came out, the waffles are more similar to the thick waffles you can make at a hotel breakfast. The flavor is the same also. Chicken tasted like a standard chicken tender, but the gravy it comes with is pretty good. Has a nice rosemary and butter flavor to it. The coffee here is good too. Vanilla latte with oat milk is not too sweet. I'd come back again but probably try a different dish. read more

Poached Kitchen - Dog friendly! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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Drove extra mile to have brunch here and it was worth it. This is cool restaurant, easy to find, accessible and clean. The inside looks fresh and inviting. They have many tables inside but also offer outside seating. I didn't have to wait long to be seated even though the restaurant was still busy. I arrived an hour before 2pm closing time so I guess this helped with getting table sooner. I do like their menu. Few items for each category that helps make a quick choice of food. Good hearty ingredients for each item. I am a big fun of egg Benedict so that was obvious choice for my brunch. I ordered Chile Verde Benedict muffin, chile verde, poached egg, Beelers pork, serrano aioli, cilantro, hollandaise, paprika. I got side of salad with it. The dish was delicious, fresh ingredients and flavoursome. Eggs were perfectly poached. Highly recommended! read more

Poached Kitchen - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

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Honestly, I would not come back here. I took a bite of my chicken and they were frozen....so disgusting. Even worse no manager came over and no reimbursement or even apology. It's disappointing, because even my coffee was cold. This is the worst experience, please do not ever come here. Awful service on top of that and no care for customers. read more

I wanted to grab some breakfast before I headed to the airport. I did a quick Yelp search of breakfast spots nearest to my hotel, and Poached was first on the list. It was a cute restaurant, and I loved the concept of it. Quick and easy breakfast, but it's not your typical fast food or diner style food. The breakfast food was legit like you'd find at a "fancier" brunch restaurant. I ordered the chilaquiles rojos and an iced vanilla latte for the road. They came out so quickly! I waited no longer than 5 minutes. I arrived on a Thursday around when they opened, so maybe it helped that I was one of the first few customers. I loved everything about my dish. The side of black beans was flavorful and comforting. They used quality chips that also retained their crunch even after being smothered in rojos. Speaking of the rojos, the sauce was the highlight. Nice spices and had the right amount of heat to it. The onlt thing that was a miss for me was that I asked for an over medium egg because I didn't want the yolk to be runny, but I received an over easy egg instead. Nonetheless, the food tasted amazing, which effectively rounds up a 4.5-star experience to 5. read more

Poached Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California