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

Amazing experience! First off the waiter John made the experience 10 stars he deserves a raise. We were a big party after another big party and was seated quickly. The coffee is super yummy. The chicken and waffles was great! The waffle was crisp and the chicken was cooked well. Everyone in the party enjoyed their food. The chilaquiles were a big hit! read more

Rafael's Kitchen - Chicken and waffle with churro latte in the back. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

The food is fantastic! I've gone twice now and will continue to return! There is a huge variety of food options. Claudia has been our server both times, she is very sweet and always helpful. The restaurant has great ambience with indoor and outdoor seating options. 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

love this place so much, it's next to my bestie's apartment so we always come here on sunday for brunch. food is fantastic, LOVE the pizza the most. also good ranch which is important!!! isabella is amazing, she had such calm warming energy. checked in on us a great amount, and got everything we needed with a huge smile on her face. 12/10, we kept saying how much we love her vibe and wish more servers were like her read more

First time here Claudia was our server and she was so kind always attending to us asking if we need anything! The food was really good my favorite thing was the strawberry pancakes If you're vegan I'd recommend the potato burrito! It was so good I finished everything read more

Rafael's Kitchen - Was so good I finished everything - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Claudia our server was amazing and the food was fantastic. Got the spicy vodka pasta. Chefs kiss

Andrea was great ...let us know about all the options ..vegan options too ....many coffee options as well ...highly recommend read more

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

The food was great! They were able to accommodate our large party. The place is hidden and makes it feel like a hidden gem. If you get the coffee, I recommend getting the Spanish Latte. read more

Claudia was amazing, she was very attentive and sweet. The vibe at restaurant was good

service is slow, food is terrible, coffee and hot chocolate are delicious. Instead of ribeye they brought an unknown piece of meat and only after asking the waitress, they replaced it with the correct one. Eggs Benedict with crab cake were awful. The disgusting taste of this mess of imitation crab meat and flour is simply indescribable. My advice: never order this dish. read more

Rafael's Kitchen - Their latte was good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Amazing food! Favorite breakfast spot. The breakfast burritos and coffee are A++ and always top notch service. Ari is awesome and so friendly read more

Walking in your at the coffee bar. We sit inside and my goodness the music is obnoxiously loud and the songs a big no go for breakfast. You could feel the bass. Sorry but in the morning not good!Not good at all. We asked if they could lower it and the server who was dynamite took the words right out of our mouths. He agreed. It went low for 10 seconds then right back up. The server said the back kitchen wouldn't have it. Ther server was a real gentleman handling himself like a fine dining establishment. Very kind but we went outside where music was way lower. The food was very delicious. A different server took over and my goodness they all are so nice there. Note the management....get the back kitchen some earbuds. read more

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Ari was great. Wonderful service. Great food. And the coffee hit the spot. We were here for a waterpolo tournament and this was the perfect spot to refuel before a day full of games. Highly recommend! 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

The food was delicious. We had a little bit of everything. We will definitely come back again.

Isabella was our server and she was so so friendly and kept checking in on us! she even gave us a free coffee that the had extra of, amazing service and ambiance. read more

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Our server Claudia was fantastic!! Food was good but needed to be warmer. Perfect Sunday with perfect weather.

Claudia was great and took good care of my puppy! The breakfast burrito was tasty and filling, but I think the chicken caesar salad had a little bit too much dressing for my taste. It might be better to order dressing on the side for people who are used to less bold flavors, but the chicken and veggies themselves were good. read more

Pizza and coffee are both super good and the service here is great. Edgar took great really good care of us and he was very attentive and helpful. He also recommended good coffee, the tiramisu latte is really yummy. 10/10 would recommend!! read more

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

I come for breakfast and I've done a variety of plates and hot coffee drinks and I'm always satisfied. The service from Ari is always welcoming and pleasant. Thank you. read more

I can't believe it took me so long to try this spot, but I'm so glad I finally did! Not only is the place dog-friendly (they even have a doggy menu!), but the service was also fantastic. Our server was incredibly helpful, offering great recommendations for every category on the menu. We decided to try the carnitas omelette and the short rib sandwich, and both were outstanding. The meats were tender and packed with flavor. The verde sauce on the carnitas omelette was a perfect match for the meat, adding just the right amount of heat. Even the pieces of bread that came with the omelette was delicious. As someone who doesn't usually go for sandwiches, I was blown away by the short rib sandwich. At first, I was worried the bread might be too hard, but it was surprisingly soft and light--absolutely delicious! The sandwich had a generous amount of protein, and the caramelized onion and horseradish brought so much flavor. I highly recommend both the short rib sandwich and the carnitas omelette. The only thing that fell short for me were the smoothies. We tried the açaí berry smoothie and the skinny monkey smoothie. The açaí smoothie wasn't as refreshing as I'd hoped, and the skinny monkey smoothie tasted overwhelmingly like peanut butter without any of the fruity flavors coming through. I have had their coffees before and I'll probably be getting that instead, they have a good selection of specialty lattes. Overall, a fantastic experience, and I can't wait to come back to try other things on their menu. This is a great spot if you want to be seated outdoors because it's located in a quieter street so you can still enjoy your meal without a bunch of noise. read more

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Claudia and Ari were both attentive and kind. They both did a great job of attending to all their tables at the lunch hour rush. Sadly I was only in town for the week for business, but even with that being said I visited this establishment four times in total. Two breakfast trips and two lunch trips. The coffee shop is cute and all that you could want from a small local shop. In this day and age I'm often left disappointed in customer service but they were pleasantly and surprisingly welcoming. If business ever brings me back this way, I will visit again. read more

Isabella was a fantastic server. Very on top of service. The food was delicious, so many options. Love the atmosphere, relaxing. Will be coming again read more

One of my favorite local spots. The breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks are great. The staff was so friendly and the coffee shop side is amazing too. am a regular at this place and will continue to be. Our last outing there was great. Matthew took great care of us was super friendly and efficient! read more

Ari is the best! She was so accommodating and always checked up on us to see how we were doing! And the food was delicious! Everything came out so fast! read more

The banana bread latte and salmon lox bagel was divine! Ari provided such great service!

Food was amazing, Claudia 10/10 very attentive and friendly. Ordered chicken for the dog

First impression was the excellent and cheerful service by John. We came this Sunday and he was the only server. He did a great job explaining the menu and made suggestions when I asked a question. Next, the carnitas omelette and potatoes O'Brien were fantastic. A large and tasty portion. No extra condiments needed. The sauce was point on. Lastly, we met Rafael, the owner. He was so nice to take time to talk to us. We highly recommend anyone to visit Rafael's kitchen for breakfast or lunch read more

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

Thank you Edgar for such great service! We had a great time! Wonderful service! Food was great and so was our server!

Claudia was amazing! And food was amazing we love it here! We love coming here The vibes are amazing. The service is quick and fast. The customer service is 10 out of 10 my favorite spot to come. read more

Searing was great, food was great, priced right and Edgar provided the best service ever!

Came here for brunch and had such a great experience. The service alone makes this place worth coming back to. The staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely helpful without ever feeling overbearing. You can tell they really care about making sure guests feel welcome. The patio was cute and quaint. I wasn't in the mood for a classic breakfast spread, so I went with the pastrami and soup combo. Great choice. The French onion soup was comforting and rich, with that melty cheese topping done just right. The pastrami sandwich was flavorful and perfectly balanced hearty without being too heavy. Together, it made for a really satisfying meal that stood out from the usual brunch staples. Their coffee was solid and definitely kept me going, though I tried the orange creamsicle coffee out of curiosity and it wasn't my favorite. A little too syrupy for my taste, but I can see how it might appeal to someone who likes sweeter and orange specialty drinks. Overall, this spot checks all the boxes for a quality brunch: great service, delicious food, and plenty of variety beyond the basics. I'd absolutely come back. read more

Amaaaazing! only place in the area open on christmas eve for lunch so we made our way here. i can't believe this doesn't have more buzz! great coffee, yummy food, nice service, cute inside. i could imagine coming here for a just-coffee date or a full on lunch date. coffee highlights: banana bread latte, matcha latte, tiramisu latte food highlights: chicken pesto panini sandwich, barbecue chicken pizza, strawberry french toast we were served by ashley, super sweet and gave us recommendations. everybody walked in hangry & walked out happy and satisfied. def bringing my friends here! read more

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Glad that we tried this highly rated place for brunch. Comfortable outdoor dog-friendly sitting area which is clean, nicely shaded, with easy listening pleasant music in the background. Friendly and prompt service, they graciously split the food into two plates for us without asking. Our Crab Eggs Benedict was perfectly prepared and served with fresh and delicious salad. Mad Coffee mocha was strong and not too sweet. The croissant was probably better heated first. Tips: parking across the restaurant, bring ticket for validation! Dog-friendly: dog menu available! read more

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Awesome food and a family restaurant. The building houses both Rafael's Kitchen & Mad Coffee. The Short Rib Sandwich was delicious, being very tender and nice arugula flavor on top. Their seasonal Shrimp Risotto was also a must try! Had a slight citrus tang and the amount of rice and shrimp was well priced. Chicken Pesto sandwich tasted great as well, Pastrami sandwich was a bit overcooked and hard to chew, but had good flavor overall. Would recommend checking out and experiencing the nice ambiance and food! read more

Service was excellent, food was very tasty! Super friendly and welcoming. Kenya was so sweet.

the cutest brunch spot! The truffle fries are a MUST but everything we got was 100/10!! John was our server and he was very friendly attentive and helpful! The space was very cozy and cute with plenty of seating inside and outside! Overall it was an amazing experience and were in our way back right now! read more

Claudia was great. We came on a busy day, they seated us right away and the service and food were perfect.

The coffee and food are really good, my favorite is their banana bread latte. Our server Claudia she was amazing! We did wait for the coffee for too long but it was worth the wait! read more