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    Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

    4.3 (2.5k reviews)
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    Pancake Flight Customized Snooze Signature Bacon
    Chayden B.

    Grabbed some breakfast/brunch here and was not disappointed. The staff was super friendly, food came out fairly quick (without sacrificing quality), portion sizes were solid for the prices. Not much to complain about! Definitely a nice calm spot to go grab a good meal. The overall decor in the restaurant isn't bad either. Would definitely recommend going here and plan on going back again.

    The Snooze Classic*
    Hannah K.

    wow this place was PACKED FOOD: -snooze classic: i can't say no to a yummmy eggs, potatos, and toast! and it was...yummy. the sourdough toasts were buttered and the hashbrown (with tabasco) was so delicious! SERVICE: -as packed as they are, they were really fast and prompt with their service AMBIENCE: -it is BIG and crowded and can get loud. but it has energy and vibes so as long as you're prepared : ) OVERALL: -would love to come by again tot try other things!!

    Whipped Cottage Cheese Toast with Hash Browns
    Michelle E.

    This is another "not my 1st time here but 1st time reviewing" reviews. Snooze, as long as the timing works out, is my ritual on my at least once a year sojourn to Old Town Orange. Since I don't go often (because there is no Snooze in L.A.!), everytime there is something new to try. I wanted something healthy yet indulgent. This new whipped cottage cheese toast satisfied my cravings, especially since I'm still in my toast era. I'm avoiding lettuce right now, and so the hash browns were a good substitute - and they are great hash browns, especially with the yellow habenero hot sauce. The toast was pretty good, I've been skeptical of hot honey as a food trend but it worked well with the dates and everything else. A must if you are in the area!

    Benny Duo: Smashed Avocado Benny and Bella! Bella! Benny
    Mark H.

    Three of us enjoyed a family brunch. We were in a rush; they helped us by bringing the check and to-go boxes quickly. Bella Bella Benny & Smashed Avocado Benny Duo, Garden Omelette, and a protein BLT bowl. Drinks: honey oat latte, decaf coffee, and a pineapple juice

    Vanilla Almond Matcha Tea Latte and Mocha
    Alma A.

    Came here to have breakfast with friends. We were seated pretty quickly despite there being a little bit of a wait. The food and drinks were so good! Service was fast and speedy. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. It was a very comfortable, friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

    Vanilla Almond Matcha Tea Latte
    Juan P.

    Delicious food and a delicious matcha. Ordered the spuds deluxe and vanilla almond matcha. The food was very flavorful. The drink was the star of the show. Despite it being very busy, the wait time was under 15 minutes. Background noise is at a great volume, allows for a conversation with the table. Would recommend.

    Corned Beef Hash
    Christina N.

    Main advice is to join the Yelp waitlist when you're on the way to Snooze. For a Saturday brunch, our wait was around 40 minutes once we checked in at the hostess stand, but it's a good area with other stores to shop in while you wait. We were sat outside and our server was really friendly, maybe as present as we needed sometimes, but that's to be expected with outdoor seating on a busy day. I ordered the corned beef hash and it was solid! It wasn't spectacular, but it hit all the notes I needed it to. The menu has so many options that there's something for everyone and I would come back to try something else out (maybe a breakfast burrito). I also think that some items rotate, which is good to know if you're someone who likes to look at the menu ahead of time.

    Chocolate Chip Pancakes
    Ellen W.

    Parking can be a challenge in the area but I found paid hourly parking on the street. Patio dining is available. Loved the wicked inspired interior, high ceilings, variety of seating (bar, round booth, traditional). The hostess was friendly and sat us immediately. Iggy (server) was attentive and great. All the food was amazing! I ordered- Hot Chai, I just wish it was served in a mug and not a glass. Super Greens drink, refreshing with just the right amount of sweet with a little kick Protein Trio Omelet was perfectly cooked with the right proportion of meat and cheese. Cinnamon pancakes were off the charts, I'm gonna dream about that yumminess! Great experience overall and looking forward to going back!

    Richard F.

    Another successful Snooze location in the heart of downtown Orange. Food is pretty good and competitively priced. Service is good, but you do have to hunt down servers during busy hours. Plenty of parking available around the downtown Orange area in the parking structures Food/Drink- 4.5 stars- everything was really solid and no complaints Pork belly benedict- I really enjoyed the sweetness and savoriness of the whole meal Pancake flight- basically a breakfast dessert. I enjoyed every one of the flavors, but loved the variety (it would get monotonous ordering just 1 of the pancakes as a whole entree) Service- 4 stars All the servers are professional and accommodating. It just can get busy during their rush hour where you have to fetch for service Bottom Line Excellent breakfast spot located in the heart of downtown Orange

    Lorenzo W.

    DISCONNECTED & ODD. Upon arrival, I was a little perplexed by the service as all the team members seemed to be on a different page. I sat at the bar as it was the fastest seating option for a solo diner on a Sunday morning and noticed some interesting things. For one, my "waitress" disappeared and so I was handed off to a new one. My next waitress wasn't very attentive, but she was a little nicer and I could tell she was new. My whole experience was very awkward and left me unimpressed compared to other Snooze locations. I got a "kiss my feet" aura from some of the crew and that left a bad taste in my mouth. My only reason for giving this location a three-star rating is the food and lattes. My breakfast was amazing and my honey oat latte really hit the spot. I sat by a nice gentleman to my right, but we were both a bit out of our element due to the service. The bar/counter is great for a morning game, I got to see some events on the screen while waiting. Overall, the location is huge and has a plenty of room for multiple parties. I spotted an outdoor patio with shaded seating (at least it was shaded while I was there). You'll find this Snooze in Old Towne near Plaza Park. There's paid parking nearby, but it's totally walkable if you live nearby or find a free parking space elsewhere.

    Mikie P.

    I came on a Sunday and put my name on the waitlist. There was a crowd of people waiting to be seated but I only waited about 15 minutes for a table. Staff were friendly and greeted us as we walked through the door. Server was super helpful as she walked us through the menu and gave us her favorite recommendations. We ended up ordering the eggs Benedict, omelet, and seasonal fruit waffle. All were really tasty and came out quick. My favorite was the pork belly eggs Benedict and seasonal fruit waffle. Inside of the restaurant was busy but to be expected for a Sunday during breakfast/lunch. Overall, a great place for breakfast/brunch!

    Cherry N.

    Came here for brunch with a friend and it's been a while that I've had Snooze, but I'm glad I went! There was a 10 minute wait for a table as it was a weekend. The server was super kind and checked in throughout the meal. I got the snooze classic which came with 3 eggs, a choice of protein, hash browns and the choice of either toast or tortilla. It also came with a side of jam. The dish was $15.50 and was very filling! The food came out hot and paired really well with hot sauce.

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    Navin K.

    Superb brunch spot in the City of Orange - I stopped by with an old college buddy yesterday morning. He ordered a decaf coffee, I got my usual matcha latte, then ordered another as it was so good. For our food, I opted for avocado toast with a sunny side up egg and a side of avocado, he ordered a vegan scramble. The food was delicious and filling - perfectly made with fresh ingredients. Add in the warm and efficient service and reasonable prices, and this restaurant more than earned its 5 stars. Will be back!

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    28 days ago

    Solid bussin flavors. Lines are long so I recommend reservations but definitely worth trying.

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    27 days ago

    Great food & service! Cant wait to go back! Went with family and everyone was pleased with their meal.

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    27 days ago

    I love snooze I've been there so many times since it opened. Every-time I want brunch it's my go to spot.

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    9 months ago

    Very good breakfast spot. It's a busy spot so get there early. The staff is super cool too.

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    Food was great, service was great. The only thing not so great, the music was too loud to have conversations.

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    Is this kids friendly?

    I've seen kids here. I would say yes. Maybe not at 2am

    Small Poodle Dog friendly?

    Yes, but there are only seven tables in the patio, so be prepared to wait.

    How can I make reservations for 11 on weds 12/21?

    Snooze has an app. You. An reserve through it or through the yelp app

    Is there outdoor dining for breakfast or brunch?

    There are a few tables along the sidewalk

    Are you open during street fair?

    We sure are; see you there!

    As of 8/27/21 is there dine in option?

    Yes.

    Will you be open Memorial Day?

    Best guess ... yup!

    Does it open on Easter, April 4th?

    Yes, they will be open from 6:30am-2:30pm!

    Do they have bottomless mimosas and are they doing reservations?

    Hi Krystal! We do no do bottomless mimosas or reservations. Although, we do have a remote waitlist that you can join from anywhere on Yelp.… 

    I'm getting married at the oc courthouse and love this place. Does anyone know if they do private parties of 20 to 25 people?

    Unfortunately they do Not :(

    Is this place pet friendly - dogs?

    Yes! There is a patio!

    Is there gluten free options?

    Yes

    Do they have gluten free pancakes or waffles?

    Yes! All of the pancakes can be made gluten free and two of the three French toasts can also be gluten free.

    Whats the hours for Sept. 2, 2019?

    They are open at 6:00 am.

    What are the vegan options?

    They have TONS of vegan options, just ask your server as the menu doesn't clearly lay them out!

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    Do they take reservations?

    I checked in on yelp - I was about 15 minutes away.. got there in 10 minutes - And was seated within 5 or so minutes .. there was a couple waiting to be seated and they took us first because i had used the call ahead button on yelp .. felt bad .. I… 

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    Stowaway

    4.5(819 reviews)
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    This place was a 10 out of 10. Food was amazing, drinks were awesome, and the ambiance transported…read moreyou the moment you walked in. You can tell the owners really have the right passion for tiki bars with vintage cups and tiki mugs, flame drinks, curated umbrella drink decor and a rum list that had about 100 different types. The pineapple rice was delicious and well flavored with pineapple and ham, the coconut shrimp was perfectly cooked and the egg rolls were cut fairly for a table appetizer. The dipping sauce was perfect too. I had the Vitamin D in a coupe, my sister had the flamingo which needed simple syrup which they brought and took care of that, my husband had a coffee drink after ordering a green iguana which they didn't have. The service was perfect. Although they didn't have the fren iguana, they custom made one which was very kind. We will be back.

    My friend and I were suffering from back-to-real-life after a vacay in Maui. The antidote? A…read morestateside tiki bar! From the outside, The Stowaway is entirely deceptive. There's a sign at the door that hints at the theme within, but really, it was so delightfully shocking to walk into this immersive tropical paradise. The lighting, the decor, the music, and the total vibe of the place was so....Tiki bar! Reservations are greatly encouraged, and I made mine on Yelp. We were seated at the bar which worked out perfectly for us. We were greeted by a friendly, wonderful bartender (I *think* his name was Danny? Sorry if I got this wrong!) who created our tasty Polynesian themed cocktails for us. It didn't take long for us to release the tension in our shoulders, laugh a little more, and ease into relaxation here. Going for the full experience, we also had reservations at their speakeasy, The Belly of the Beast. We were well into the Hawaiian spirit as we moved into that delightful space next (also reviewed). We weren't really ready to head home yet, so we were able to be reseated back at the bar. Our new bartender was fantastic, too! He made what might be my new favorite drink for the now, "The Bitter End". The Stowaway had been on my radar for a while, but I'm IE and it's OC, and it's easier to get to Maui. But on THIS night, it was a pilgrimage. And so, SO glad we came out. It'll definitely be a stop when out this way.

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    4.1(186 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Who would have thought a cafe at the Metrolink station would be this good!…read more I've heard about and passed by several times and finally decided to check it out on my own and glad I did. There was plenty of free parking, which is a nice bonus since it isn't the easiest around the Orange Circle. The cafe has a fun, small town lounge train vibe and enjoyed watching trains come & go while I ate. Ordered the Cranberry Turkey Sandwich which had thick slices of real turkey not the processed kind. The bread was soft, the cranberry sauce delicious and the skinny fries came out hot & crisp. The sandwich was big I only ate half and took the rest home but I finished every last fry! The servicer wasn't friendly or smiled in the beginning but by the time I left she started to warmed up. Heard they have trivia night, and will come back during happy hour with friends.

    We came for a late breakfast on a weekday morning. This cool diner is located at the Orange…read moreMetrolink station, across from the Hilbert Museum. Both exterior and interior look like a 1930s train station. We sat in a booth and enjoyed great food and quintessential service. I ordered the Irish French Toast. This was in the top tier of French Toasts I've ever had. The thick, battered Texas Toast had a delicate interior with a bit of powdered sugar on top. The two large pieces were surrounded by banana slices. The syrup was a house-made Jameson Irish Whiskey Sauce. Incredible. I was in breakfast nirvana from the first bite. This dish came with a side of eggs and choice of meat (I went with scrambled eggs and bacon), both of which were excellent tho nothing fancy. I also swiped a beignet from my dining companion's plate. This fat pastry was the best beignet I've ever had, so pillowy soft! Come here for a great meal surrounded by a cool, train-themed atmosphere.

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    The Blind Rabbit

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    4.5(3.5k reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    I think this is on everyone's speakeasy list!…read more Make sure you make a reservation It is very packed. They offer bar seating and booth / table Follow the wall from Randy's donuts and Look for a wall of Japanese sake/beer barrels and head towards the restaurant - the rolling boil. There will be a check in host and stand there and wait (it will be located up against the wall with a big secret door right next to the hostess station) It's very New York inside. When I first came in Spring with the amazing, Karen, the menu and everything was great Now, I took my friend who was in town from Nashville and it was a brand new theme. It's the great Gatsby. Even our waitress, Jasmine was dressed for the occasion. I would say this place is known for Absinthe. They have cocktails featuring it or you can get one of the huge apparatus (huge and glowing green) which, if you are into it? I highly recommend. Just one of the huge apparatus makes one regular drink. Or, what Karen and I did, was split it and make it into a shot for the both of us. The waitress comes out and shows you how it works and goes over everything. Karen, who I came with, was a pro and knew her way around it. She showed me the ropes lol. Honestly, if you are here? When in Rome. Go all out and try it, since it's where they shine here. They took off a few menu items and added some themed drinks. ( a couple new champagne themed drinks) They have big entree items but I suggest small bites and sharing and mostly coming for the drinks. There's no bathroom inside, so you do have to leave the bar and go to the closest one (over behind Randy's donuts) and then enter the speakeasy again Both times coming here I've never had an issue. It's a small, packed place. And yet they still have the cocktails flowing and the food coming out in a good time. So the food and drinks are good Atmosphere is lovely. Service is good. Especially for it usually being very busy in here This place is located inside the Anaheim packing district. So I suggest hitting up a couple other spots before or afterwards for some more food or drinks P.S. it is very dark In here. They never cared if we used our light to look at the menu. However, they do not want flash photography They also do not strictly enforce a dress code (my friend from Nashville asked) however, they suggest dressing business casual and not too underdressed

    Date night for mom and dad away from the kids type of night. Very mellow and chill. Small but cozy…read more I loved the Gatsby decor. We chose to be seated at the bar. Service was decent. I really liked the clarified strawberry drink, similar to strawberry and cream. I ordered a drink after that unfortunately forgot the name (photo attached with a tall glass) but there was no special cocktail craft taste to it. Just hard liquor taste and undrinkable :( the bartender kindly offered another drink. Unfortunately none of the food was the least bit good. Steak and fries was ordered medium rare and cooked to medium well with what seemed like no seasoning was on there at all. Crab cake was just ok and the slaw beneath it was drenched in a vinaigrette that was just sour and unpleasant. And the Mac and cheese, as we were very hopeful and looking forward to, was probably the blandest Mac and cheese we ever had. We asked the lady bartender for salt and she handed us, no exaggeration (and you guys will probably think I am) a salt shaker with 10 grains of salt in it and said "looks like there's a lil something you could still get out of there" My jaw dropped. But yeah. The shredded meat on top of the Mac and cheese was cooked beyond the point of edible. That one was unfortunately sent back bc we just couldn't eat it. We were bummed over all mostly about the food.

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    Strong Water Anaheim - Loco Moco Burger

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    4.6(1k reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    Strong Water isn't just a place to grab a drink, it is an entire experience from the moment you…read morewalk through the door. We were escorted inside and our hostess immediately started introducing us to the lore of the place: a capsized ship with the space decorated using pieces recovered from the wreckage. The room is VERY dimly lit, and we actually stood near the entrance for a moment while our eyes adjusted, but honestly that just added to the atmosphere. On the way to our reservation in the Captain's Quarters, our hostess gave us a little tour of the main room and even pointed out the bathrooms for later. Once we sat down, we met our bartender, Drew, who was fantastic. He walked us through the different menus, explained the food and cocktails, and really added to the experience throughout the night. I'm normally a whiskey drinker, so I started with the Southeast Spice Trade while my girlfriend ordered the Pineapple Whipped Colada. Both were delicious, but half the fun was watching Drew make them. You could really see the amount of care that went into the craft and presentation of every drink. For food, we ordered the chicken katsu and ahi poke nachos. I was especially excited when the nachos arrived and I realized they were made with wonton chips. I'm a sucker for wonton chips, so those were an immediate win. We obviously couldn't stop at one round of drinks, so next came the Tarobi Colada and Zombie King. Drew told us a little about the history of the Zombie King and gave us a lesson on rum, so I had to try it, plus it came in one of the coolest mugs I've ever seen. The Zombie King was easily my favorite drink of the night. The flavor was fantastic from beginning to end and dangerously smooth. I didn't even realize how much it had hit me until I stood up. Even leaving was part of the experience. We finally checked out the bathroom and the door has what feels like TEN different locks on it. It genuinely felt like I was locking myself inside the bathroom of an old pirate ship. Between the storytelling, incredible atmosphere, Captain's Quarters, food, cocktails, and especially the service from Drew, this was such a memorable night. Strong Water completely commits to its theme without sacrificing the quality of the drinks. Absolutely an experience worth having, and we can't wait to come back.

    We have returned to Strong Water several times in recent months, so it's time for an update. We…read morefirst returned in early June since they introduced some new cocktails and food to the menu. The other visits were just because this is by far our number one place. Recently added cocktails: Buzzin' Jungle Bird (Jamaican gold rum, coffee infused campari, dark rum, pineapple, lime, hemp orgeat, cane, Angostura bitters). This is a great spin on a jungle bird, with some complexity and coffee flavor. I'm usually not a big fan of coffee, but it is at a good level. Chi Chi (Whey vodka, pineapple, lime, date, honey, coconut, salt). This has a great creamy texture which I believe comes from the dairy component of the whey vodka. It is well balanced with some sweetness, and I could taste the coconut and date flavors. Lapu Lapu (Asian rum, Jamaican rum, dry curacao, lime, orgeat, demerara). It is juicy, well balanced, and served with a flaming sugar cube on top. This is the cocktail they chose to serve at their booth at Tiki Oasis recently which says a lot, try it! Thai Me Down (Barbados rum, coconut liqueur, papaya, lemon, demerara, Thai basil). It is served old-fashioned style, and was light and perfectly balanced. Those Thai inspired flavors were all noticeable. Demerara Dry Float. They added and took this one off the menu as of now. It was a balanced light citrusy drink which was served with a delicious sidecar of Hamilton 151 rum infused with banana chips. I sipped half of that and mixed the rest into the cocktail. It was served with a beautiful ice shell. I'm guessing it was too labor intensive, and took up a lot of space in their freezers. Recently added food: Ahi Poke Nachos (marinated ahi tuna, masago, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, furikake, green onion). This is such a tasty starter with so many textures and flavors. I love that the nachos are wontons too, and not just chips. Crab & Cream cheese wontons. Nice crisp wontons with a good amount of crab and cream cheese inside. The chili sauce and spicy mayo adds another layer of flavor, and there is a slice of jalapeno on top for a little heat. Pan-Seared Scallops. This was an excellent lighter entrée. The four scallops are cooked perfectly, and even have a little dollop of caviar on top. I liked the mix of veggies and really liked the bed of potato puree underneath. Steak & Eggs (8oz hanger steak, crying tiger glaze, Nam Jim Jaew sauce, sunny eggs, rice). I normally wouldn't try steak & eggs for dinner, but I can't resist a good hanger steak. It was cooked a perfect medium rare and I appreciate that it was pre-sliced. The crying tiger glaze and sauce were so flavorful. There's plenty of rice to soak up any left egg yolk or sauce. Recently added desserts: Dubai Chocolate Lava Cake. This was excellent, but it's definitely sweet and rich. Save some room if you plan on ordering this. Ube Flan Cake. I'm usually not a fan of flan, but I have to try anything with ube and this was good. The cake had nice ube flavor, and I liked that the flan was a little firm since the looser custardy/gelatinous texture is not for me. This is definitely a lighter dessert than the lava cake. It's not a new drink, but I also had the Naval Grog for the first time. (Lost Voyage rum, overproof white rum, allspice dram, lime, grapefruit, demerara, honey). It is boozy with nice spice notes. Other repeat cocktails enjoyed were Tales from the Black Lagoon (my favorite), Missionary's Downfall, Agave Parrot, Singapore Sling, and Serpents Grasp all of which are excellent. Their cocktails, food, ambiance, and service are always top notch. Thank you Ying, Erica, Greg, Jordan, Joey, Iris, Karen, Kyle, Joy, and John for your wonderful hospitality during our visits. We will return again soon!

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