Good breakfast with large portions, huge coffees and nice service from our server Ari.

The service is always amazing. Kenya is very friendly always on top of things . The food is top notch read more

Swung by this place for a quick coffee but decided to stay for food also. The coffee was alright but the food was delicious. We ordered the veggie omelette and the avocado toast and you really get what you pay for, good quality food. The service was great too everyone was very friendly. Will definitely be back! read more

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

Food was amazing and Ari was so attentive. The vibe is so chill and the outdoor dinning is awesome.

Delicious food and coffee, excellent service by Ari! The Oosha sandwich and the breakfast burrito were tops. read more

I've been coming here for a few years now and I'm honestly never disappointed. Tried the avocado toast with steak this morning and it was absolutely amazing , fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The atmosphere is always great, but what really made this visit stand out was Claudia. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect and made the whole experience even better. Great food, great service, and always a welcoming vibe. Definitely recommend this place 10/10! read more

Great presentation, quick service, excellent food. Would highly recommend for a casual and affordable delicious breakfast read more

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

Honestly this is definitely one of my go to places for breakfast/brunch I'm obsessed with the strawberry matcha latte (top notch) I try their chilaquiles, French toast, avocado toast and omg my top favorite. The service is always 10/10 the girls are super sweet and attentive. If you're ever in Ari and Kenya are the Best!!!! They're always on top of it!! read more

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We had the best French toast in the whole world! And great coffee, sausage and eggs. And Ari our waitress made sure our first time experience was great too. Thanks to her recommendation, we were really pleased with our menu selection and she was just really nice and helpful, making sure we had everything we wanted. Thanks! read more

Rafael's Kitchen has a wide menu selection, quick service, and a welcoming atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Ari was very tentative to my table. I will definitely be back. read more

Ari was great! Awesome service. I got the Spanish Latte and it was really good (iced).

Great food and exceptional service! Ari was our server both times my family and I visited, and each experience was fantastic. Everything was delicious, and the service truly made it even better. We'll definitely be recommending this place to others! read more

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

Food was amazing and ambiance was perfect. My friends and I were able to enjoy great coffee, breakfast and conversation. Ari was courteous and very helpful. ​I would come back again. read more

Great find. Excellent customer service. Amazing food. Very happy to find this place. Highly recommended.

We recently went there for dinner. Nice ambiance and our server was super nice. We ordered a couple of iced mochas and the calimari friti. Both were very good. For dinner we had the Hawaiian pizza and the pasta bolognese. Both were excellent! I mistakenly ordered a large pizza, should have ordered the medium sized one instead, my bad. This place is known for breakfast and lunch. Give dinner a try, menu has a little bit for everyone's tastes. And they validate parking! Bon appetite!! read more

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

Ari was amazing. Gave us her recommendations, She's very nice and very helpful. Restaurant overall has good vibes, good music, really good food, you can tell its made with lovee read more

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

really enjoyed this brunch spot! they have a cute outdoor space for dining which was perfect for socals warm weather! our table got an omelette, crab eggs benedict, and chilaquiles! coffees were also very good! read more

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Ari is great with service. unfortunately food sucks Chilaquiles not good at all. Hot coffee Not hot at all

Edgar provided great service and was very patient and attentive to our needs. Would definitely come back. The banana latte was amazing!

Great food and excellent service! Ari was our waitress, and she was incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our meal. I ordered the combo sandwich and salad, which was delicious. Next time, I'll definitely go for the full sandwich because I enjoyed it so much. Looking forward to coming back! read more

Really enjoyed Rafael's Kitchen. The food was just genuinely good across the board and you can tell they care about what they're putting out. The avocado toast was one of my favorites. Super fresh and the sourdough was really good, nice texture and flavor. The pizza was also a highlight, great crust and everything tasted balanced and well done. Also want to shout out Ari for the service. Really friendly and attentive without being over the top. Made the whole experience feel easy and comfortable. Definitely coming back. read more

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

Edgar was fast and friendly and good was good! (Forgot to bring us napkins and honey for our tea, but other than that he was great).

Shawn, the owner of Rafael's Kitchen, is seriously one of the kindest business owners I've met. He's always present, helping out and making sure customers feel welcome and taken care of. You can tell he genuinely cares about both the food and the people walking through the door. It makes the whole experience that much better! read more

Rafael's Kitchen - Shawn the owner ^ - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Great avocado toast with delicious drip coffee and service from Ari was fantastic . My friends thought the French toast was great as well!

I used to reserve 5 star ratings for really extraordinary restaurants that offered unique dishes and experiences, but I've come to realize that great experiences can come from anywhere. Rafael's Kitchen offers a nice assortment of common American and Latin American breakfast items from omelettes to French toast, fried chicken and waffles, avocado toast, steak and eggs, chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, various burritos, many pastries, and so on. When we walked to our table, we noticed the food that had been served and everything looked great. We opted for the avocado toast with cherry tomatoes, arugula, chipotle aioli, and 2 eggs made to order. It was one of the best avocado toasts we've had and was quite filling. They offer a wide assortment of coffee including many specialty coffees as well as smoothies, teas, and OJ. We opted for the Americano and it was perfect. The staff was super friendly and the service from Nina was outstanding. Coming here was a breeze using Yelp to place our reservation. And they offer validated parking in the lot across the street. read more

Rafael's Kitchen - Avocado toast with greens, cherry tomatoes, aioli pesto, and two eggs was super delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I had the pleasure of experience amazing service from a gentleman named Edgar. I got the spicy vodka pasta and the blueberry pancake matcha and they were phenomenal to say the least. Definitely would come again!!! read more

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

I have been frequenting this establishment for almost 2 years and not only is the food incredible, but the service is outstanding every single time. Ari always offers exemplary service! They have the most amazing carnitas omelette, chilaquiles, sandwiches and pizza! I will always support this awesome restaurant because of the quality of ingredients and the wonderful staff. read more

We found this place on instagram and we celebrated our friends bridal shower. Sabrena was so sweet and checked in on us. I got an Italian sub with an Ube Matcha. Both were delicious! I would deff recommend. read more

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

From the moment I walked in the service was welcoming and friendly. The girl at the coffee shop counter kindly directed me to the restaurant area to be seated. I was greeted my my server Claudia. Super sweet and welcoming, I ordered the avocado toast with eggs and ribeye steak. For my drink I had a teddy graham iced latte with cream cheese cold foam. Every bite was delicious and the iced latte was a 10/10. I will be back soon to try more items on their menu, so many great options! read more

I visited Mad cafe a few months ago and when I did I saw they have Rafael's so I had to come back just to try the food, and so glad I did. The only drawback about Rafael's is the parking situation. Although there is plenty of complimentary parking areas all around, the restaurant itself doesn't have it's own parking area. There is a parking structure behind the restaurant and a parking lot across the way. I loved the coffee I ordered at Mad so it was a must to order it again. My churro latte was delicious - the cinnamon milky combination was magical! My short rib sandwich was amazing - meat was super tender, topped with cheese, it was a perfect combination! Service was great - good vibes, great attitude! I'll be visiting again! read more

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Food was great coffee and matcha was soooo good thank you Edgar for the recommendations great waiter will definitely be coming back.

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

Cute breakfast spot near my hotel with really good matcha . They are also open for lunch and dinner , serving pizza etc . My server Ari was super nice and gave great service . I highly recommend this place read more

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

Very delicious breakfast with my fiancé and amazing service by our server Claudia! Good portions for the price and the matcha was delicious. Claudia was very sweet and attentive not only to us but also our pup Leo which was very nice. We will definitely be back. read more

Spanish latte was excellent. Sausages were juicy, plump and very tasty. I didn't anticipate whipped cream on the waffle combo, I wish the server mentioned that because I prefer butter. Service was just ok, nothing special. read more

High quality ingredients, service was good and the team seems to appreciate work together-- minus one start because my drink came after my food. Will be back again to try the breakfast burritos and the crab Benedict Parking in one of the lots close to the large building then walk around to front of building. Validation available read more

This place is the cutest and friendliest place to eat. Super.cute bistro decor and great food and price. Ari is the best server ever. I love coming here. She make me feel welcomed and special! Quaint European style bistro with old fashioned all American service. Keep up the great work!! read more