Thank you Ari for the wonderful service! Great high quality food. Absolutely delicious! read more

Very friendly, good portions. We sat outside for brunch and got pancakes, eggs and coffee

Always delicious and Isabella's amazing service with a smile is icing on the cake! The music and patio vibes are where it's at. I love their pizza, club sandwich, and curry chicken & chickpea salad. read more

To start off this place is definitely a great place to be serviced at. My buddy and I came in, first time eating at this place and didn't know where to go to dine in to start. Super buys space with a lot of people walking around. Claudia, one of the servers was nice enough to help welcome us. Mind you it was super busy so many tables were full and there were only 1 open table for two but it was a little dirty. Claudia saw it and cleaned it for us right away. Amazing. That made us feel very welcome. From that point on, she helped get our order in and was very considerate with how small the table was, she knew there were things that needed to be moved so she moved it for us before our food came out. As we were enjoying our time, she would check in. Sometimes the small things make the biggest differences. Hope others receive the same service from everyone. Definitely a spot we would come back to! read more

Service and coffee were absolutely excellent. Highly recommend their Cairo coffee. Food was just ok for breakfast. I hate to say this because we've been here before and enjoyed it. We ordered the breakfast sandwich with sausage, eggs Benedict with potatoes, and the carnitas omelette with corn tortillas. Omelette lacked flavor and simply unenjoyable. Potatoes also lacked flavor. Benedict was just ok. Sandwich was good! Lots of sausage and eggs. We unfortunately won't come back for breakfast dining nor recommend. read more

Favorite place to get breakfast in south coast metro area. Always get the Santa Ana burrito and an iced latte. Love that it's both a restaurant and coffee shop so you can just stop by for a coffee. The coffee flavors change seasonally and my favorite was a blueberry one. Service is great they are always so nice and food comes out fast. Coffee can get backed up sometimes. They have a patio and on a sunny day it's so nice to sit out there to enjoy the good weather. Only complaint is that parking can be a little difficult since the validation never seems so work in the lot across the street. Will have to try the lot behind that you pay for. read more

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My family and I love coming to Rafael's for brunch. The food is always so yummy along with their beverages from mad coffee. The mango coconut matcha was so delicious. A special thank you to Isabella for her friendly service! We can't wait to be back. read more

Rafael's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

While traveling through the area, enjoyed some breakfast at Rafael's kitchen. They have a nice dog friendly patio. The patio is lovely especially on a gorgeous cool sunny morning. We initially thought the kiosk was to order but is actually for takeout. Ari was friendly and helpful to direct us to the patio to be seated. Service is quick and efficient. The service and ambiance are a 5/5 rating. We enjoyed the strawberry stuffed French toast combination with scrambled eggs and turkey sausage. Of course, the mint tea went well with the meal. The French toast was quite a large portion with two large bread slices with more than enough cream, though a good amount of strawberry slices. Maple syrup was not really needed because of sweetness of the strawberries. Of course, this is personal preference as I would have preferred the slices half the French toast thickness with a bit more crispness in the toast and less cream. The eggs were nicely scrambled and the turkey sausage was just right. This meal rating 4/5. Overall 4.5 rating, in summary an indulgent meal enjoyed on a lovely morning. read more

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Ordered on the kiosk which was smooth and got my food in like 10-15 min. I got the Santa Ana burrito w/ sausage & bacon and the Belgian Waffle Combo (keyword lol). Got home ready to eat and realized they only gave me the waffle and burrito, no eggs or bacon that come with the combo. Had to call back just to get the rest of what I already paid for. Isaac handled it well, apologized and threw in a pastry so props to him, but it shouldn't have got to that point. Food was good but the prices hit different when you're not getting everything you ordered lol. Burrito is $18 before any add-ons, I added bacon which brought it to $20, and the waffle ended up at $30 after adding Nutella, fruit and choc chips -- each add-on is $3 btw. The wild part is they charge $3 for chocolate chips, same price as banana or strawberries. It was like 10 choc chips I get charging more for add-ons such as the fruit but that one was a stretch. Overall the food was solid but they gotta work on sending out complete orders. Good customer service though, respectful and helpful. read more

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Amazing food and great service from John !! :) I definitely recommend this place!! :) read more

Rafael's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

What a cute little casual lunch spot! I love a sit down that's laid back and this spot is exactly that. We sat outside for a couple of hours in their comfy couches and had a delicious meal. I got the chicken piccata (12/10) and my friend had the spicy vodka (9/10). I just wish the spicy vodka was more spicy. Calamari was also delicious ! It's very affordable for a sit down lunch place, pasta dish was $20? And came with delicious garlic bread. My ube matcha was also really yummy and I love that it's connected to Mad Coffee. Parking is validated in the area across the street, just know your plate! read more

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Amazing service and great food. Claudia was so attentive and nice! Such a pleasure. I will be back.

Claudia was friendly and welcoming, and the whole atmosphere felt cozy and inviting. Everything came out quickly, and you can really taste the quality ingredients. Definitely a great breakfast spot. Highly recommend can't wait to come back! Free parking with validation inside the restaurant read more

Rafael's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Such a cute spot whether you want to eat or just grab coffee. Loved the outdoor seating area. Food was great and everyone working there is so friendly. There's something on the menu for everyone. My kids loved the waffles. I loved the eggs with basterma meat, literally the most perfect combination and the bread with it too ( chefs kiss). Lox bagel was great too! read more

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Ari was helpful and food was amazing! Will definitely come back. Cesar salad was amazing

The restaurant is in an office building area and adjacent to a coffee shop. Parking is validated by the restaurant if you park in the garage on the back side of Rafael's Kitchen. They have a small indoor seating area and also a beautiful patio. Since it was a nice day outside, there were plenty of folks visiting on a Saturday with their dogs which was nice to see. Ordered the pastrami sandwich which was very delicious and the mixed green salad was also very fresh without the dressing being overpowering. The service is very quick, but also never felt rushed out of there as my friend and I were catching up with a friend. Had no idea this place even existed in the Santa Ana business area but glad Yelp helped guide us to it. read more

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We had a little trouble with parking, but the food and service were excellent. Especially our server, Kenya -- she was incredibly kind, and her warm smile made us feel so welcome. We would definitely come back again! read more

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I visited Rafael's Kitchen with my boyfriend frequently for MAD coffee and while I enjoyed visiting for their banana coffee, this time we wanted to try the food & the overall experience unfortunately didn't meet expectations. The customer service was lacking, which made the visit feel unwelcoming from the start. I also tried their chilaquiles for the first time, and I was really disappointed. The dish didn't feel authentic at all, especially with pico de gallo on top, which I've never seen served that way for chilaquiles. The flavor and overall quality just weren't there, and it honestly wasn't enjoyable. After three bites it went to the trash. Not to mention, the coffee didn't have the same quality as it usually does when ordering it to go, which was surprising. Because of the service and the food, I would rate this place 2 out of 5. I do hope they improve, because there is potential. read more

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Ari is as an excellent server , the food was amazing , probably one of the best salads I've ever had. The vibe of the restaurant is overall amazing and will definitely come again. read more

Very good food and coffee. Ari was so pleasant to work with. Highly recommend this place

Ari was wonderful and attentive even though it was busy. The food was excellent we got the smoked lox and turkey sandwich. MAD coffee good stuff. We will be back. read more

Claudia was so nice and attentive, we came from out of town and she made up feel very welcome and at home.

The food was excellent. We ordered omlettes, French toast, avocado toast, and waffles. Everything was delicious and high quality. The service was also great and timely. Ari was very friendly. read more

Our server, Ari was A+++ Steak and eggs portions were excellent, steak cooked perfectly, the mango matcha was incredible and the atmosphere was calm and refreshing vibes Thanks Ari! read more

Location 4: In Southern Santa Ana, Irvine-adjacent corner of Main and MacArthur. It primarily services the high rise office buildings, the luxury condos and the hotels nearby. The restaurant is in fact located in one of these office buildings. Limited number of free short term street parking spots are available in front of the restaurant. You could also park in the parking structure. I understand they validate. Venue 4: Nicely appointed, informal indoor and covered patio seating. They also operate a specialty coffee service called MAD Coffee and a Pizza kitchen under the same roof. Service 4: Family-owned restaurant with friendly, courteous and attentive staff. Food 4: Modern California cuisine with an international flare. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner as well as Pizza and Specialty Coffee. Menus include specialty breakfast, pastries, starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza and pasta. All menu items available all day. I have had the Caesar Salad and the Angus Beef Burger and both are very high quality and delicious. Drinks 4: Beer, wine and bubblies, low-ABV (low Alcohol By Volume) specialty cocktails, soft drinks, smoothies and specialty coffee. The Last Word 4: A solid, convenient option for some delicious food and drinks in a relaxing, laid-back environment, especially if you are visiting the area. Great option for business lunches! Highly recommended! read more

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Love this place. I come here all the time for breakfast. The avocado toast is amazing and the Matcha is top-tier. Ari helps me out every time and she's phenomenal!!! Plus owned by a really cool guy! Must try in OC read more

We had such a great experience at Mad Coffee thanks to Claudia! She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome from the moment we walked in. She checked on us often, made sure our drinks were perfect, and had the best positive attitude the whole time. The food was just as amazing everything came out hot, fresh, and so flavorful. You can really tell they put care into what they serve. Between the delicious food and Claudia's outstanding service, our visit was perfect. We'll definitely be back! read more

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The Santa Ana burrito was amazing, and the chocolate pancakes were just as good. Ari and Edgar provided excellent service throughout our visit. When we sent the eggs back, they handled it quickly and didn't hesitate to bring out a fresh order. Great experience overall. read more

Amazing customer service and even better drinks. You can tell that there is a lot of love and passion put into this coffee shop. read more

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Had lunch at Rafael's Kitchen and Mad Coffee. The ambiance was positive and staff quite friendly. The parking lot accross the street is free with validation. Our server extraordinare was Jesus who was professional, kind and knowledgeable. Top notch service and great personality. I had a cup of coffee which was perfect and the Santa Ana Buritto which was tasty and quite a large portion with half of it heading home. My wife had the Chicken caprese sandwich with a side salad. We thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor patio and the fantastic service that Jesus provided as he attended to multiple tables. A truly gifted customer service professional! Thanks and we recommend this great lil spot. The menu is full of excellent choices so we will be back to try some additional dishes. read more

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Ari did a wonderful job serving us! The food was immaculate, and the outdoor seating is a perfect way to enjoy your morning or afternoon. Highly recommend. read more

Ari is an amazing waitress and very attentive. Always looking out for her customers! food was amazing read more

Service was on point! Pricing is very reasonable and the food was delicious! Conveniently located to several hotels and businesses so it's a little gem that needs more discovery. The customer service was delightful and as I walked in, more orders and people came in and the owner still remained pleasant and accommodating. I was lucky enough to order a latte and a jumbo cookie and both were splendid! Overall, I highly recommend this place and look forward to visiting again in the near future. read more

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We had a great experience at Rafael's Kitchen. The food was delicious. .Our server John is amazing. Thank you for the hospitality.

Came for breakfast food was super yummy and the Spanish Latte was tobdie for. Our server Ari was super nice and gave excellent service. We keep coming back. read more

I always loved Rubinos Pizza and then Rafael's was good at the old location. Would go there atleast one Sunday a month with a big order. New location and everything has changed. Pizza now resembles Dominos, it is incredibly overpriced and the customer service is awful. Can't even get orders right. Feel bad writing this but this is now my 3rd time at new location and the pizza I have to remind myself it's not the same. I keep forgetting my fault. They lost there mojo and it's no longer a mom And pop feel. They lost a customer for sure Pizza used to be thicker and had real flavor. Antipasta salad used to have perfect lettuce, now dressings come frozen, water bottles are warm. So many details missing at new place. There is nothing that tastes the same from old Rafael's at all read more

Most times I feel like the menu is too big and the food would be better if they didn't do so many things. Ari was a great server though, during lunch rush she handled everything smoothly. read more

Food was great, my dirty chai was the best one I've had ! Our waitress Ari was excellent ! read more

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Food here is amazing! Had the chocolate chip pancake combo. The pancakes had a really good chocolate chip ratio in every bite. Our server Claudia also gave us fantastic service. Food came out fast and everything was delicious. Will definitely be coming back. read more

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Incredible breakfast--the chilaquiles are superb. Kenya was the sweetest server. Sit outside for the nice breeze.