LOVE LOVE LOVE silverado cafe. Every time i go its such a a good throwback spot. It has a beautiful old school interuor and the onion rings and mozarella sticks are so good. service is amazing. read more

Whenever family comes to town, this is one of our go-to spots. It has a charm that locals and visitors both enjoy, and the atmosphere keeps us coming back. The food is fairly good too. A few years back we stopped coming for a while over some sanitation concerns, but we gave it another chance and have been back several times since. Call it high standards if you want, but the hygiene is still hard to overlook. I watched one person at the counter clean out the overflow from the drink machine, answer the phone, wipe down tables, bring our food, fill our coffee, handle a pen, and work the register, all without washing their hands or using sanitizer once. Then the dishwasher came out in dirty yellow gloves, cleared tables, and emptied the leftover coffee creamers back into the serving bowls with those same gloves on. We still enjoy the place and want to keep coming, but the food handling needs attention. A little more care on hand washing and glove use would go a long way. I would rather be looking forward to going to eat, rather than writing negative overview, but to see such subpar standards from a health perspective simply can't be ignored. read more

If you want a throwback spot, this is the place to go. First of all, you'll be amazed on the drive over as you're going thru the canyon and marvel at how it's just on the other side of suburbia. The service was small town friendly and it initially took a bit of time before our order was taken. Typical breakfast menu. I had am omelette with a biscuit and was bit disappointed in the biscuit as it was on the dry side and not flakey at all. Otherwise, solid food - the rest of our party enjoyed their meals. Come check this place out for a nice getaway! read more

The kinda cool place I imagine Bruce H. rides into for a solid meal after a morning ride on his Harley through the back roads of Irvine, but before stopping at Cook's Corner - iykyk. Not much activity when we stopped in, Saturday 5/31 just after 12:30pm. Locals reading newspapers at the counter and lingering over coffee, chatting up the latest gossip. Two ladies finishing a long catch-up conversation over brunch and low key, friendly folks cooking up good food. A shelf along the wall just inside the door is a welcome spot for helmets and two solo riders stopped in for a bite while we were there. Don't sleep on Silverado! Yeah, blink and you'll miss it, but there's civic pride and it's the type of small town Angelenos think of when they want to disappear for a spell. The Silverado Cafe has a lot of interesting historical artifacts, local lore and a building that may have been one of the first commercial buildings here. We were on our way to Arden: Helena Modjeska House and Silverado Cafe was the perfect place to stop for a bite along the way. Hubs selected the 2 egg w/beef patty, substituting crinkle fries for Country Potatoes, and I chose the 2 egg Popeye Omelette: Polish sausage, spinach, mushroom, onion & Swiss cheese, also substituting in crinkle fries. While I always hope I'm getting actual Swiss cheese, I rarely - hardly ever - do, so in a small cafe I expected, and received, processed "Swiss" cheese. Everything else was fresh and satisfying. Even Hubs' burger looked hand formed/fresh, so kudos for that! Prices were below what we've paid in recent months, and portions were plentiful. Staff stayed on top of coffee refills and pleasantly checking in on us without hovering. They know what they're doing here at the Silverado Cafe, so we shall return. Cheers! "CC" read more

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What a great spot to grab a bite after a long hike. Friendly service, nice selection, and awesome staff make this eatery perfect for catching up with friends and gearing up for a great weekend. Seating is plentiful and there are options for large and small parties. The food was great! read more

Silverado Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Silverado, California

Super solid cafe food, great service, old school interior that makes you feel like you're not in Orange County in a good way... reminded me of a simpler time! The onion rings were really good! The breakfast burrito was good but came with no salsa which was a bummer. Friends had burgers and said they were great. read more

Silverado Cafe - Simple but solid! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Silverado, California

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A hidden gem filled with locals with a happy and friendly staff. Walking into the cafe sends you back to old school diner vibes. I ordered an off the menu machaca breakfast burrito. The beef was tender and tasty, the home fried potatoes were crispy and salted perfectly. My buddies' chili verde burrito was filled with big chunks of pork. The service was fast and attentive and great prices! Will definitely come back when in this area again! read more

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Came here as we were at a dog show in Oak Canyon park and restaurant was listed as dog friendly. There is only 1 table available the chairs are disintegrating and you have to go inside to order. The food was very good tho and staff friendly when you can catch them read more

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Charming, rustic, small cafe with great service and food. My go to when hiking in the area. Large, yummy portions at reasonable prices. read more

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I really wanted to love this place but I think my favorite part about it was the service and the scenic drive out to it. It's a tiny little country diner nestled in a canyon in eastern Orange County. It really feels like you are leaving the city and it's very tranquil and quiet surrounding the restaurant. The food quality was honestly nothing special and being that I go to diners often every month, the meal itself was not very memorable, but we still had an enjoyable experience. The restaurant itself is pretty small, they don't have any outside seating, everything is indoor, but they do have booth, table, and counter seating. There's also a free parking lot attached in the dirt lot right next to the restaurant. Our server was really polite and we were actually the only two people dining for breakfast on Friday morning, which we thought was pretty unusual. We arrived around 10 AM as well so it wasn't at opening. I started off with a Cinnamon Roll for the table, and this is my favorite part of the meal. It was really tasty and very filling. I wish there would've been a stronger cinnamon flavor, and more glaze, but that's just my personal preference. For my breakfast, I chose the Chicken Fried Steak and thought it was overly cooked. It was almost too crispy so the flavor was really cooked out of it. The gravy on top also had ham pieces in it, which can be a nice touch, but I thought it took away from the steak flavor. My eggs were also a little overcooked so all in all the food quality was not my favorite part of the meal. I would suggest to anyone in the area to try it at least once because it is a really unique place to have a quick and casual meal. read more

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Kesha was our server and she has always been amazing in helping you with options to have for breakfast or lunch. We've been coming here every Sunday right after church. The other staff and cook are welcoming. Good the food is good and can't go wrong with the biscuits and gravy. Over all I recommend this place. read more

Amazing rustic place . I just love this gem . It feels like you are in some Mexican cafe in a movie set . Priced fairly reasonable . Brunch will run you about $10-15 depending on your dish . I had the Chirazo & eggs breakfast . Would highly recommend any of their burritos . Service was attentive and excellent . read more

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This quirky little place is an out-of-the-way find that is worth finding. I was invited by friends to meet them here for breakfast to discuss some business, and had a great time. My breakfast pet peeves are runny scrambled eggs and limp bacon. I asked for my eggs scrambled hard and my bacon crisp, and that's how they were perfectly served, and piping hot. I did have to flag the server down for a coffee refill, but that was no big deal. Considering the generous portions and extremely reasonable prices, this place is worth the trek if you have the time to get there. read more

The most authentic, one of the oldest relic from the past when Mexico was the ruler of this piece of heaven in the edge of the American Western Ocean front real estate, the northeastern region of old Irvine Ranch now hosts few scattered town made up of old cowboy homes and bars and this Mexican American Diner. When someone says that they ate at a hole in the wall diner, they most likely mean this place. The place is the model of a dive. Every little bit of this restaurant is a true representation of Hole in the Wall, Relics of Old, The Divest of Deep Divey restaurant. And the best thing about it is that it's the best breakfast and lunch place in Orange County. Bar None. For $17 you get a huge tenderloin steak, potatoes, two large eggs, five habaneros sauce and two large wheat toast. I strongly recommend that you try this Divey five stars restaurant. read more

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It's a great little out of the way place. Good food for both breakfast and lunch. Service is good and the prices are reasonable.

Great lil cafe with good service and good food..menu had plenty to choose from..Can't wait to bring the family back and support this place..good pasta specials to look closely..hopes this helps read more

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The food is always great! As is the service! You must try the cinnamon rolls. I enjoyed the biscuits and gravy. I will definitely go again. read more

Awesome little gem hidden here on Silverado Canyon Rd, on Santiago Canyon Rd. Parking sand lot is a bit small, but the restaurant doesn't get too crowded. There is also parking available on the street. We've been here twice already, but this is our first time actually coming into this restaurant. The look is very rustic, very old, it goes well with its surroundings. I bet this restaurant has been here for more than 50 years at least! Coming inside, the atmosphere is very relaxed, also, very old style. Not too noisy inside, just perfect. You come in, seat wherever you like, then wait for the waitress. Booth seating, table seating, and bar seating available. Our waitress's name is Kisha (Hope is spelled correctly), she was friendly, giving us excellent recommendations. My wife tried the $12.25 Eggs with chorizo plate (Red skin potatoes, beans, chorizo, and corn tortillas), and I tried the $11.50 French Toast combo (4 pieces of French toast , 2 eggs, and choice of bacon or sausage). It was delicious, crispy bacon, fluffy and soft French toast, fresh scrambled eggs and flavorful chorizo and beans plate. It was all good. We'll come back next Sunday and try this place a second time! Also, our phones had "Zero" bars around that area. As soon as I turned into Silverado Canyon from Santiago Canyon Rd, cellphone reception was zero. read more

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Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and great food! Went for our first time a week ago and will for sure be back soon.

Got the tuna melt with onion rings and fish with chips everything was tasty. Service was great friendly Place was clean for being 150 years old. Nice hot running water in restrooms Cute old dining feeling Outside looks like your in Texas or something kinda neat I would def come back if in town They had lots of Mexican food on the menu I would like to try. Good portions Fresh food read more

Silverado Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Silverado, California

The cinnamon French toast was made with hand rolled cinnamon brioche which tasted great. Their Huevos Rancheros were also pretty tasty. The ambiance has a small town cafe feel to it too. Service was also pretty good. read more

This is my new favorite place ! The cafe looks straight out of a movie. The service is excellent ‍ And the food is absolutely amazing read more

Silverado Cafe - Amazing biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Silverado, California

Great food and drinks and a beautiful peaceful setting. We go out of our way to stop here whenever possible. Food is big enough to share.

There are three places in this location and because the other two were closed we decided to try this cafe. It is very cute and looks like the old stops while on a trip road. We were there for breakfast so my rating is solely based on breakfast. There was nothing special about it. The service was ok but all together I would not recommend it since there are two great spots right next to it. read more

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The food here is always good. If this review was just for the food, easy 5 stars, hands down. The service is as slow as molasses in January. I'm not sure if that's the wait staff, or the other patrons sucking the attention of the wait staff away from those who wish to order, get their food or pay. The ambiance is western, rustic with a touch of hippy. Not really my scene. Granted, it's been about a year since I've eaten here, and since it's only in one place (read as not a chain) and I'm moving far away, I'll probably never eat here again. But if you are in the area, not a bad place to eat at if you don't mind a wait. read more

Great service. The only waitress there was fast, efficient and friendly while waiting on the entire cafe at lunchtime on a Sunday. Had a delicious cheeseburger with fries at a reasonable price. I will definitely be back! read more

What a remarkable find on a great backroad in Orange County. The atmosphere is great, the staff is friendly and the food...well, the food is amazing. I've been a handful of times for both breakfast and lunch and have always left satisfied - the pastrami, the chili, the grilled cheese, the bacon, the breakfast sandwich, the meatball sub...I love them all! This place is a hidden gem. read more

If god made burgers he sells them here Great hot chocolate and great service Would highly recommend read more

Stumbled across this place by accident. Old-town vibes inside. You know it's got to be good if it's busy on a Tuesday morning. We had the Denver and Polish omelettes which were both stuffed and a decent side of potatoes for under $15 each. We'll be back for sure. read more

Great place. This is our Sunday morning breakfast spot. Good food and service. Relaxing atmosphere. Not fancy!

Where can you go in OC where the drive is beautiful with rolling hills of green, no traffic and arrive at a restaurant with lovely outdoor seating, excellent service, coffee and the best breakfast you can imagine? Silverado Canyon Market!! read more

Delicious tacos and a slice of homemade apple/strawberry pie-the perfect flavors for lunch in a throwback setting. I can't wait to go again! read more

Silverado Cafe - The Silverado Cafe, Silverado Canyon, Orange County, CA - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Silverado, California

Overpriced and not tasty. Turkey melt was turkey lunchmeat and about a teaspoon of shredded chedder on one side of the toasted bread. Since there was barely any cheese, there was no "melt" so it was dry turkey on toasted bread. The onion rings were good. This would be a good place to do a restaurant intervention show. The 3 beers must have been $10 each because the sandwich, 3 beers and 2 a la carte taquitos was almost $60. read more

Husband and I came here with our friend for an offroad excursion. We stopped by for their breakfast and it is sooo good. It's located deep within the canyon and it's one of those super quaint, homely cafes that everyone knows everyone. I got the country fried steak and husband got the hashed beef plate, we loved it. Everything was delicious and people extremely friendly. We will stop by again when we hav our next offroading adventure. read more

Casual indoor table service. Breakfast until 2 PM. Mexican restaurant standbys like enchiladas, burritos, tacos, rice, beans. Recommend their house hot sauce. Also serves burgers, fries, onion rings, milkshakes. Draft beer (Modelo and more). Helpful service. read more

Good food, great prices! Felix has run this cafe for many years now and it is popular with both canyon residents and travelers from downtown. Try their steak sandwich, it's great! Also great omelets, burgers, and Mexican food. There are even a few canyon residents who practically live in this place! lol read more

Been coming to the Silverado cafe for over a year now and it's definitely on my top five favorite places. You'll most likely find me sippin' on a mimosa with my pals. The drive down to the cafe itself is breathtakingly beautiful with nature and unique houses. The cafe itself looks small on the outside but it's filled with a friendly staff, welcoming locals, and amazing food. The hard working team at the cafe is the main reason I enjoy coming here. They're always so friendly towards everyone who makes their way through the door. This place isn't like everywhere else because the team actually cares to get to know their customers. They know my best pal and I a little too well because they hand the two of us a mimosas. The Silverado locals also make this place special too. They're always super welcoming with endless stories, services, and the local spots to hit up. It is safe to say that everything on the menu is amazing. My one pal orders a breakfast burrito with bacon and breakfast potatoes right after stepping foot inside. The other go-to dishes are BTLA with a side of cold slaw and a bean and rice burrito. I know that sounds basic but it's good! Overall this is one of my favorite spot to visit on a weekly basis. Check this place out next time you're in the area! read more

My experience here was fun. Silverado is a cute little town that has a tight-knit local community. A sign even mentions saving room for the locals! The restaurant is tiny and cozy. The waiter was kind, and the service was good, considering the size of the staff. The menu was extensive, and the ingredients were so fresh, which impressed me. I would recommend checking it if you are in the area. ~Order~ French Dip w/ Cole Slaw: My nephew ordered this and enjoyed it; nothing crazy. I especially loved the coleslaw. Al Pastor Burrito: This burrito was so yummy. I asked for added avocados, and it made it even yummier! I highly recommend trying their burrito. Ortega Burger: My nephew ordered this and never had one before. He said he enjoyed it. Homemade Brownie w/ Ice Cream: Ummmm, who doesn't love a warm homemade brownie with ice cream? This brownie was the bomb! It came so warm, which contrasted nicely with the ice cream. Polish Sausage w/ Eggs: This dish was yummy as well. The potatoes had a fantastic flavor that I still can't figure out. House Salad w/ Olive Oil: This salad was very fresh. Not a single wilted or even slightly wilted piece of lettuce. read more

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Both the food and the service are excellent. Really like the cinnamon Ben French toast combo. Also, really good tacos.

Quaint spot. Delicious food and great prices. Impressed. Restaurant is clean and service is quick. Got Machaca. It was really good. 2 meals cost me $20 plus tip. No complaints. Recommend. read more

Silverado Cafe - Machaca - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Silverado, California