I finally checked out Poached Kitchen, and it definitely lived up to the hype! While they don't serve alcohol, you honestly won't miss it because their freshly made juices, handcrafted lattes, and coffee are absolutely fantastic. Everything tasted fresh and made with care. The atmosphere is warm, lively, and family-friendly, making it an awesome spot for brunch with friends, family, or even larger groups. The staff creates a welcoming vibe that makes you want to stay a little longer. As for the food--delicious across the board! But if you're going, do yourself a favor and order the avocado toast. It was fresh, flavorful, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. If you're looking for a fun brunch destination with amazing coffee, fresh juices, great food, and a welcoming atmosphere, Poached Kitchen is definitely worth the visit. I'll absolutely be back! read more

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Stopped here for breakfast -- they have been open at this location, and the line is usually out the door. Walked in today and there was no line (surprise). You order your food and then find a table ... ordered the egg scramble with chicken sausage and the lemon ricotta pancakes -- both were really delicious. There is parking lot on the property, cute open and airy setting, and staff were very friendly -- will definitely be back! read more

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Here is my mixed review. Why four stars if overall I really wasn't happy with the restaurant? Frankly, my food was good and the staff were friendly and helpful. That's the best reason to go to any restaurant right? However, we did not like to have to stand and wait outside to review a menu before we could be seated. (When you go to a restaurant, don't you enjoy sitting with your partner and discussing what's on the menu)? It was a hot day and we felt rushed to place an order to ensure we could get a seat inside. (Because if you know what you want, you basically walk around the people that are standing looking at menus). The chilaquiles was Very Good at $17 and $5 to add a protein. PS Please add carnitas as a protein option. My partner got Avacodo Toast. Very disappointed. One small poached egg on a giant thick slice of bread with a light smear of avocado just didn't meet expectations for $15. 5 star food, Chilaquiles 2 star food Avacodo Toast 5 star staff 2 stars for Fast Casual environment with Full Service restaurant pricing. Really overall a 3 star experience, but hopefully they can improve with constructive criticism. read more

Poached Kitchen - Chorizo Chilaquiles (Wish they had Carnitas)! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

This restaurant exceeded my expectations. The food was absolutely delicious--every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was friendly and attentive, making the entire dining experience even more enjoyable. The ambiance was warm, cozy, and inviting, with tasteful décor and a relaxing atmosphere. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an excellent meal and a wonderful dining experience.Definitely will come back read more

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This morning we had breakfast at Poached Kitchen -- and it's quickly become a regular for us. We used to go to their Downey location, but now that they've opened one in Whittier (only 10 minutes away ), it's our go-to. First off, the space is beautiful -- tons of natural light, great music, and an upbeat, welcoming vibe that's perfect for a breakfast spot. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and super helpful. Now, the food. I ordered the breakfast burrito -- it's ginormous and packed with potatoes, sausage, chorizo, cheese, and eggs. Super flavorful and honestly one of those meals where you just want to keep eating even when you're full. We also shared the blueberry ricotta pancake for the table and it was stellar. The blueberry compote wasn't overly sweet, and the ricotta balanced everything out perfectly. To drink, I tried the dulce de leche latte (I usually go for the vanilla), and it was so good -- definitely adding it into the rotation. My friend had the eggs Benedict and was raving about it too. Overall, this is such a solid breakfast spot -- great food, great service, great vibe. Definitely a regular for me. read more

Poached Kitchen - Breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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Party of 10 and sadly wasn't worth it. Two orders of steak and eggs with hash brown. Hash-browns was soggy and undercooked. Steak was chewy and no flavor. Pancakes tasted like banana for some reason. Chilaquiles was good wish there was more for 17 bucks. Cob salad was ok same with the steak burrito which again was chewy. Can't really mess up bacon and eggs so that came out ok. Overall would not come back. Better options out there. Staff seemed kinda unhappy not sure why. read more

I wanted to love this place but it just wasn't it. I ordered the Birria Benedict, it was not good at all. The meat was almost like it was blended (almost like a sloppy Joe) minimal taste, no seasoning or spiciness, it had some hollandaise sauce, and the muffin was hardly toasted. The hash brown even lacked flavor. Three of the four meals we ordered were cold. It was pretty pricy. As for the service, the order taker in the front was meh, nothing welcoming about her, maybe because we were the first ones there. We will not go back. read more

Poached Kitchen - Birria Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

This is an order at the counter and go sit style establishment. They will bring the food out to you. It is a bit pricey, but the food was delicious. I tried the birria Benedict and it was a large portion, great flavor, and a hint of spice. My husband tried the salmon Benedict and really enjoyed it. My favorite was the seasonal waffle. It was amazing. Perfectly sweet, and had a great texture balance. I would go back to that alone. Service here was also great. Food did not take long, and we were checked on a couple of times. read more

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Poached has such a cute and refreshing brunch vibe -- clean, new, and bright. We arrived right around opening, and I loved the casual ordering style: order at the register like a café, grab a number, and choose your own table. We tried the classic breakfast plate with bacon, potatoes, and scrambled eggs, along with their seasonal Pumpkin & Pear Cream French Toast. The breakfast plate was large, filling, and nicely presented. The French toast was delicious and the pear was perfectly juicy, but there was a slight aftertaste from a sprinkle of seasoning (maybe nutmeg or cloves) that I personally wasn't a fan of. Service was also fast and friendly. Even though it's a more casual setup, they checked in on us regularly to make sure we were doing okay, which I appreciated. I also ordered a green tea matcha latte -- 10/10. So good. It is on the pricier side for brunch, but honestly that seems to be the norm these days. I'd definitely come back, just maybe not super often. Overall, a great spot for a cute brunch outing! read more

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Delicious food and great service. We were seated outside immediately. We had hoped to sit indoors, as there appeared to be available seating both when we arrived and when we left, but we were told that only outdoor seating was available. The food was excellent, and we enjoyed our visit overall. read more

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

Food here is always made fresh. The ingredients to my breakfast chilaquiles (green) are all cooked to perfection and more than enough for a perfect serving! Black beans that come with my meal are just the right side to this meal and you can get your eggs made to your choice. Service is frequently offered at table and the ambiance to my choice outside dining is so beautiful and welcoming. I give this breakfast location a HUGE must try! Thank you for always making my breakfast special and inviting. Definitely coming back! read more

Poached Kitchen - Black beans, chilaquiles with sunny side up eggs. Matcha latte iced! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

I'm so glad Poached is now in Whittier. Their food is always delicious and every bite is perfect! I've had their house Benedict and today I tried the Smoked Salmon Benedict and had to get the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, for the table, which are sublime. read more

Poached Kitchen - Strawberry Matcha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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It's my second time here and the atmosphere and the service is still so great that deserve 6 stars. My son ordered the chai latte hot (yes, i made him) and he loves it. It is so flavorful with the right kick of spice with wonderful aroma that he finished it before me. I love my salted caramel latte with good balance for the creamy and sweet sense. We share the chicken and waffle and house Benedict. We are not really a fan for the ham part of the Benedict and hash brown has mild cheese flavor and taste good, but i will choose salad next time because I really love that last time. Chicken strip is very crispy and the waffle is in its perfect balance between fluffiness and cruschiness. Will definately come to try their steak breakfast next time. read more

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Red chilaquiles were spectacular! Despite there not being any mimosas available at the time, we had a great time. read more

Amazing morning family date. We enjoyed our visit but there were a long wait. When we finally got in we order at the cashier first and then they give us a table number to sit on. We found ours and enjoyed a fresh cup of cool water. Staff were friendly and helpful. There's plenty of parking space as long as there's movement happening otherwise, there's no parking haha. We did go in a Sunday Morning so that would explain a lot. We liked our visit and we enjoyed the time. Overall was good. read more

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The food is delicious! Didn't need to add syrup to the waffle, it was already sweet. Didn't care for the coffee at all, it is way too strong :/ My husband traded his coffee for a hot chocolate and loved it. Not too sweet. Only thing I would change is the coffee brand. read more

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First time trying Poached. Order at the front counter, take your # & find a seat /table. Some tables had a RESERVED sign ‍ Ordered Salmon Benedict w/hash browns 7/10 towards the benedict because the wilted /wet taste to bite from the greens was pretty gross! The hash browns 9/10 Fresh Orange juice 8/10 Scrambled eggs were delicious! Lemon ricotta pancake was 5/10 taste was similar to reg pancake (no hint of ) Ambiance was inviting & cute! They are going to need black out shades for when the sun is out because where we sat, it was way too hot by the window. read more

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Cool little spot, have tried a few different things on the menu and so far the huevos rancheros, breakfast tacos, and eggs Benedict are the standouts. All the servers here are very prompt, the place can feel kind of hectic at times because of the tight spacing between seating but it's a welcomed addition to Whittier. read more

Poached Kitchen - House Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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Cute place to hangout and have a girls' brunch. They didn't kick us out for staying too long, cause we need our time to catch up. I appreciate that. I also like that we order our food first, pay for it and then get seated, so we pay for our own meal without splitting the bill. Employees are attentive and weekend brunch was pretty busy. My chilequiles verde had a kick to it and it was delish. Restroom was clean which is a plus. read more

Celiac Safe-Gluten Free options I've eaten here twice and I can confidently say that I've had a great experience with the food. I have celiac disease and I get there chilaquiles green or red which state GF, but just make sure to state gluten allergy and they take care of you. I have not gotten sick and trust me when there is cross contamination I will feel it in minutes, not here though. I only gave them a 4 star because I wish they had more GF options but other than that, love love love this place read more

I am a returning customer because the food and service are excellent. Everyone that reads this review needs to stop here and try anything on their menu. So delicious!!! It's a nice relaxing place to hang/eat with friends or family. Ambiance is friendly. Outdoor seating available for those of us who like open air. read more

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This is a new breakfast spot located in what used to be a bank. Plenty of parking in the back. We got lucky, we arrived just as they had a table open up. You order your food at the counter, get a number, then find a table. It's was pretty busy. Everything we ate was delicious. Even the breakfast potatoes were cooked just right, with just the right amount of seasoning and the right amount of roasting do they were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside side. I had the vegetable omelette with cheese. It had just the right amount of cheese inside so you could taste and appreciate the vegetables. Many times the cheese overwhelms the vegetables. We all remarked how good our meals tasted. The only downside is since you pay ahead the tip is added ahead before you are served. So you can't tip extra for great service. read more

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Excellent experience - can't believe how fast the food came out and how good it was! Dulce de leche latte was a tasty as the foam was beautiful. Churro waffle was yummy, and the Brunch Burrito was awesome with the short rib and green tomatillo salsa. Servers were all very nice and helpful. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Poached Kitchen - Dolce de leche latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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The food was amazing will definitely comeback after my trail and the lemonade was satisfying read more

Poached Kitchen - Veggie omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

I really wanted to like this spot, but the experience was well below expectations. I ordered the Chile Verde Omelette, and while the pork was tender, the dish was incredibly dry. There was barely any sauce inside or on top, which is the whole point of a chile verde dish. To make matters worse, the chicken sausage was served completely cold. The service was equally disappointing. After the food was dropped off, I was essentially ignored. No one ever came back to check on the meal or offer an iced tea refill. It's hard to justify a tip when the only "service" provided is the initial delivery of the plates. Unfortunately, I won't be rushing back. read more

Poached Kitchen - Chile verde omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

Tried this location for the first time. Not the best breakfast/brunch spot. The layout of it all seems off. You have to check in at front with worker, they take your name, you go and order, and then sit down at assigned table. However, servers are not coming around to see if you need water, utensils or anything. Once they drop the food off you have no interaction with any help. My bf had to go and walk inside to get sugars for coffee and utensils. This seems like a chaotic place if you have more than 10 people in your party. The food is just okay, nothing special. The egg whites I had were watery and the pork sausage links weren't appealing to eat. The sourdough, hash browns and avocado were very fresh and my bf liked the sauce of his chilaquiles. We got cold brews and they came black, no sugar or milk the side, and was a bit bitter. Overheard the table next to us ask 3 busboys and 2 staff if they can get their food that was super late to come out. A little disappointing overall, had higher hopes for a new exciting spot in town. read more

Poached Kitchen - Classic breakfast and chilaquiles with cold brews. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

Party of 6. It's a walk up and order. No cash accepted. Recommend you don't add tip in advance and leave cash at table. My friend ordered the short rib and was disappointed because the meat was shredded. Not sure if it's described that way on menu. I finding that most restaurants now that offer home fries give a prepped frozen version rather than a fresh peeled or skin on potato with bell peppers and onions. Poached does this too so potatoes not fresh. I'll try the hash browns next time. I had the greek omlette. I did like that. My sour dough was not pre-buttered. I didn't mind. I didn't ask server for butter. My other friend ordered the chicken sandwich she only mentioned the fries were good, but she didn't finish her sandwich. I ordered a dulce de leche coffee hot. That was good not too hot so I didn't have to wait for it yo cool down to sip. Last note the women's restroom did not have a bin in the stall for used feminine hygiene products. That's a plumbing disaster waiting to happen. Must be male owners. read more

Poached Kitchen - Dulce de leche - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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Great service and delicious foods. They let dog sit outside in the porch and give water for the dog! Pork chop tastes good, strawberries jelly is delicious for sour dough! We will come back again! read more

Poached Kitchen - Poached Kitchen! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

Spacious seating (outdoors and indoors) Easy to order (order at counter and then get seated) Food: Steep prices but if you're a light breakfast person, I guess you can divide your portions in halves/thirds and it's not so bad? But $20 for a breakfast burrito was insane. Latte: They are average. Parking: It can be a challenge in the same plaza. When we went, there was construction at some of the parking spots for the business next to them. But I guess you can park at the plaza across the street and walk. read more

Overpriced & mid. The steak wrap was $20 and disappointing. Tasted like a cold fajita, wrapped into a tortilla. Would not recommend. The $5 Hibiscus was tiny and looked like water. For the same price you can get an authentic Jamaica agua fresca from Northgate that's double the size. The chicken sandwich is good and the fries are nice and crispy, but for $18? Cmon now... I'd rather go to Chick-fil-A across the street. The Chilaquiles were the best item at our table, but damn, $12 add on for steak? Sheesh. This place is overpriced for mid food. I would expect these prices near the ocean, not Whittier. Will not be returning. read more

Poached Kitchen - Hibiscus $5. Overpriced and tiny. Needs to be removed off the menu. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

Our first time trying out Poached Whittier. The Café Mocha was delicious. I had a pancake and it was good. My wifey had the oatmeal and black tea (not pictured). Service was excellent and they were attentive and courteous. We will be back and this is a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

Poached Kitchen - Single stack pancake. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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Service was great and the food was amazing . The area was nice plus the ambiance is nice.

We had such a great experience at Poached in Whittier! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was welcoming and cozy--perfect for a relaxed breakfast outing. We ordered the Chile Verde Benedict, which was absolutely delicious. The flavors were rich and comforting, with just the right amount of kick, and the poached eggs were cooked perfectly. We also tried the classic breakfast, and it was exactly what you hope for--simple, hearty, and done really well. Best hash browns! To drink, we had their house brew, which was smooth and flavorful, and an iced dulce de leche latte that was perfectly balanced--not too sweet. It was easily a standout and a must-order if you love iced coffee drinks. We sat in their patio area staff was very attentive. Overall, the food quality, drinks, and atmosphere made this a spot we'd definitely come back to. Highly recommend for breakfast or brunch in Whittier! read more

Poached Kitchen - Chile verde Benedict and classic breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

Was pretty excited that Poached was coming to Whittier. I went to their other location a couple years ago and remembered having a decent meal. Today I decided to check out the hometown location. Staff was super helpful ,friendly,and accommodating. Restaurant was very clean . Parking was challenging but not impossible. Service was very fast and amazing.I have to be honest the food was just okay sad to say.Portions were fine for the price.The food was just basic. Food was served hot and ingredients seemed fresh... it was just bland and ok. I'd like to say that I'd come back to maybe try something else ... but I probably won't. Thanks for the great service. read more

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

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This one should be your favorite spot, or at least one of them! Best hash browns, and crazy good breakfast. They also have a mimosa flight, which is fun to share with friends.. or solo Be sure to tip a little, staff will come serve you after ordering and accommodate if you need anything! Nice warm ambiance, check it out read more

Poached Kitchen - Eggs Benedict, hash brown - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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Nice addition to the Whittier neighborhood. Nestled in a great spot on Whittier Blvd. The menus are exciting and full, all items come hand prepared and ready to please the diners. Omelettes were great, breads were fresh. I must add, the kids menu need to be addressed. All are $10 so I ordered pancake & bacon option for my kids, and the amount of food was, well, see the photos. One slice of bacon and one pancake. It's cute, but I can't help but to think, 2025 food inflation is real. read more

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After 3rd try was able to get a parking spot and have zero wait. Sooooooo disappointed. Hard to walk all around to Whittier blvd entrance to order at the counter. Prices soooo high and I had to order at the counter and not have proper service???!!! If they got rid out counter for ordering. They could put se deal more tables. The. They could have people order by parking lot at the Togo location instead. Was sat at the front window at a small table for 2 and was boiling hot from the heat coming in the window. We ordered huevos rancheros. They were so bland and tasteless Eggs Benedict lacking sauce and egg overcooked. Extremely overcooked hash browns that were difficult to cut with knife. Apple pancakes tasted like microwaved pancakes that were not fresh. And the apple was just meh. So pricey and not worth the $$$$.for the price it should have real servers. Once our food was delivered no one came by or offered us anything or asked if the food was ok. I think for the price. Go down the street to the original pancake house instead. You get yummy food and real service. read more

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Ambiance good love their outdoor space. One of my top fav breakfast spots. Can't go wrong with any dish here! Love that they are organic. Drinks plenty of options. Last Service is usually well done , your taken care of. read more

Everything was delicious and generously portioned. The iced coffee hit the spot. Sat outside , great atmosphere, just a little tight spaced. Ordered the pancakes with eggs and avocado, Eggs Benedict on muffin, poached egg, hash browns. Next time I plan to try the chilaquiles as it's one of my favorites. Service was great and can accommodate changes read more

Poached Kitchen - House Benedict, scrambled eggs, waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

First time visit and we were very pleased! I ordered a create-your-own omelette (cheese with avocado), hash brown and sourdough toast. Omelette was good, although the cheese was not melted all the way, and the avocado was fresh. Hash browns were really, really good. The sourdough was real sourdough, like from a bakery, not a processed loaf, and served with strawberry jam, not a packet from the table. And they have Cholula. My honey ordered the Huevos Rancheros with potatoes and flour tortillas. The black beans, tortillas, and potatoes were good, and he liked the way the eggs were served tostada style. The only thing he would have preferred was a house salsa instead of the pico de gallo. Attentive service even though you order at the counter and food is delivered to the table. It was easy to ask for what we needed. We were impressed overall and will return! read more

Poached Kitchen - Huevos Rancheros with potatoes and flour tortillas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Whittier, California

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