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    The Filling Station Cafe

    3.9 (2.8k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Dubai pancakes
    Jessica G.

    A restaurant I have been anticipating to try and I finally was able to and it did not disappoint! My group and I were seated right away and it was fairly busy for a weekday. Now onto our order: I decided to order the Belgian waffle combo which came with bacon or sausage and eggs your way. Others ordered the Nutella French toast combo, Dubai pancakes combo and the chilaquiles. Our dishes came out shortly after ordering, everything was flavorful and delicious! I can't wait to return and try other items on the menu

    Egg Benedict with side order of Onion Ring
    Vanessa C.

    We went to Filling Station for an early lunch. We got there around 11 am. There were a number of large parties there to celebrate graduation. We waited for more than half an hour, the hostess announced that the kitchen is backed up with orders, so they won't be seating anyone until the kitchen caught up with their orders. We probably waited for more than an hour before we finally got seated. We got a seat in the patio under the umbrellas, it was cool and breezy, we loved it. We ordered Egg Benedict, classic egg and bacon and hash brown combo, and also a tuna salad sandwich. Food were average, not sure it was worth the wait. The service was good even though they were very busy!

    Chimichuri Steak and Eggs!
    Los F.

    If you are looking for an awesome breakfast spot, the Filling Station has you covered. I usually get their specialty pancakes but decided to try their chimichuri steak and eggs. I was very impressed, the steak was perfectly cooked and the chimichuri sauce was so good, adding a nice kick. The portions here are generous and they have plenty of shaded outside seating. I have been here several times and the service is always fantastic. Thank you Filling Station. See you again soon!

    Tiffany N.

    3/23 visit Dine in - Came by during brunch hour around 11-12 noon rush . First off parking is a headache it's in Orange which is street parking .. wait time was 15-0 mins . The host was pleasant there are benches outside & shaded whips you wait . This little spot was packed which is great !! Once we got seated our waiters were extremely attentive and super friendly. I ordered their ice coffee which alright really basic not a wow fa tire but they'd steak & chimichuri sauce was delicious. Steak was cooked well versus medium like I requested but still te see , potatoes were tasty and flavorful & crispy . Overall , it's really good and nice ambience. I even ordered a few of their fresh baked treats to go like their croissant, banana nut muffin , blueberry & their chocolate coconut muffin. Only downfall is they have ONLY 1 bathroom .. for that amount of patrons is wild to me . Definitely having a secondary one would help . I legit waiting close to 20 mins + plus to wash my hands before I eat is ridiculous.. to the guy that was in the bathroom for a close to 30 mins like Dude.. you heals up the line for myself and 6 other ppl waiting so darn inconsiderate. Besides the bathroom .. situation I'd come here to dine in again and hit the coffee spot across the street Phil's coffee and get a honey haze it's amazing .

    Breakfast Burrito
    Scott O.

    What a wonderful breakfast? Check this place out. Nothing super fancy but the food is respectable. Service was far quicker than expected although we might have been there waiting about 10 minutes for a table. This inside is more like a deli but for food. Most of the seats are outside so come on a good day.

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    Fiona T.

    Kid-friendly café right in the heart of Old Towne Orange!!! The Filling Station Cafe is a charming brunch spot set inside a restored vintage gas station super cute and full of nostalgic vibes. Loved our super big granola parfait. Kid favorite! Then steak and eggs. Highlight of the day! Everything is huge. Can't even finish the burger IG: socalhkfoodies

    MJ H.

    The cutest brunch spot in OC! Once a 1920s gas station, this cafe is full of history while still feeling warm and welcoming. There's a strong community vibe and the nostalgic touches, like the original gas pump, make it a fun and unique place to dine. We wanted to sit on the patio with the colorful umbrellas and fire pit tables, but the rainy weather had us dining indoors instead, which was just as cozy with the cute decor. The menu is stacked with breakfast favorites, but we went with the specials and they were all delicious and perfect for sharing. * Chilaquiles with Pulled Pork-so much flavor and satisfying * Crab Cake Benedict: rich, with perfectly cooked eggs * Dubai Chocolate Pancakes: decadent and our dessert Portions were generous and the service was excellent. A great spot to bring friends for a different brunch spot.

    Strawberry Belgian Waffle, Blueberry Pancakes, Buttermilk Pancakes
    Maddy A.

    Very nice spot for brunch! We went here on a Friday morning and there was a short wait. The restaurant had a super cute vibe to it. There is an indoor and outdoor part of the restaurant and we were sat outdoors. They had just added a chair to our table so one of us did have to sit on a regular folding chair which was interesting. The food was good. I ordered the strawberry waffle and it was really good. I would definitely come back here for more brunches.

    French toast with eggs and sausage
    Lina P.

    I came here with my friend at 10am on a Saturday for breakfast. The breakfast here is pretty solid, though we did feel a bit rushed toward the end of our meal even though we were only there for about an hour. I ordered the French toast with eggs and sausage and really enjoyed it. Everything was cooked perfectly and was delicious. My friend had an iced vanilla latte and I ordered a cappuccino. Both drinks were quite strong, so if you prefer a lighter coffee flavor, these might not be for you. The coffees were also large and we couldn't finish them, especially since our server stopped by abruptly every five minutes to ask if we needed anything else, which made us feel like it was time to wrap up and leave. Overall, the food was good, but the service felt a little rushed.

    Spinach with Swiss Cheese Omelet plus added mushrooms. Rye toast and hash browns and added Four Veggie Sausage Links
    Rhona G.

    This review is based on breakfast since the last time I was here 8 years ago. We arrived around 9:45 am and were seated very quickly on their dog friendly patio. They have a lovely patio with plenty of heaters and even a table with small fire pits but we didn't sit there. We had a nice table with plenty of room for my pup to be comfortable. Service was friendly and efficient! We ordered pancakes which for my family who are local regulars love their pancakes. I ordered the spinach and Swiss cheese omelette and just had them add mushrooms. The veggie sausages and rye toast were also part of this breakfast combination. The hashbrowns had the the crisp that I enjoy. This meal was all around delicious! They are not yet using credit card readers but that's ok because of their overall efficiency. We love the name of this restaurant because they truly do fill you up: hence the filling station.

    Decent burger that lacked any dressing or pickles. Would have made a difference. I should have asked after the first bite.
    Ken B.

    Giving this place 4 stars but should be more like 3.5. Looks like a better breakfast place than lunch. Had a mushroom Swiss burger which lack any dressing or pickles and that would have helped. $19. Party melt was pretty good as was the onion rings and fries. The lemonades tasted like powder mix. Place does a pretty nice business as not many breakfast places in the immediate area. Would come back to try BF but not lunch again.

    Michele L.

    The Filling Station Cafe in Old Towne Orange is your next neighborhood brunch spot! Their fall brunch menu features pumpkin pancakes, Lemon Poppy Pancakes, Cinnamon Bun or Pumpkin Latte, Caramel Apple Mimosa and Pumpkin Ale. Love the pumpkin spice flavor of the pumpkin pancakes!! Their outdoor patio area with some fire pit tables and cozy vibes make this the perfect hometown brunch spot. The Shitake Mushroom Scrambler is loaded with Shitaki mushrooms, kale, sun dried tomato and feta cheese! So hearty and filling, especially with potatoes!! Don't miss out on their homemade muffins, which is made daily. Customer Service is friendly, especially from Ashley and Elias!

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    Vy D.

    A great American brunch spot with beautiful indoor and outdoor seatings. Of course they have great food with generous portion. It's always crowded regardless of weekdays or weekend!! I had: 1. Pumpkin pancake 2. Old towne club - turkey, bacon 3. Eggs benedict 4. Nutella French toast

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    Thank you, Scott for your wonderful review.

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    Thank you, Lyna for your feedback.

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    Thank you, Ken for giving us a try and leaving us a review.

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    Thank you Arjae. So glad to hear you like our pancake and eggs.

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    Thank you, Catherine for joining with us and leaving us a feedback.

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    Food is marginal along with the service. Only thing that is decent is the location is in a great area.

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    Thank you for your feedback Alyeska.

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    Thank you for giving us a try and for your feedback Juan.

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    Thank you, Ian for dining with us and leaving us a five star review

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    Karen, thank you for the compliments and the shout out to Beatrice

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    1 month ago

    Service was quick and pancakes are delicious I'm not a pancake person but will always order the blueberry pancakes delish!

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    Thank you for the shout out to the blueberry pancakes, Mayra!

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    Food, location and ambiance were perfect. Waiters could use an extra hand with how busy it was but other than that great!

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    Thank you, Ashley!

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    We love this place. Great vibes. Great food. Can get a little busy so keep that in mind when planning. Worth the wait. :)

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    Thank you Alexis for giving us a try

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    Any gluten free pancakes or waffles or bread?

    Yes, definitely

    Where is free parking?

    Street

    Do you take reservations?

    No. First come first served.

    Do they have bottomless mimosas?

    Unfortunately no, they charge by the glass

    Where do you park?

    There is a public parking lot across the street to the south.

    Can I bring my dog here?

    Yes you can. I've even seen them bring water out for dogs.

    When will they have dinner again? I miss the dinner menu. It was soooo good!

    I've been asking this exact question numerous times and I never get an answer. Tippy, please let us know!!!

    Is it bottomless mimosas?

    No.

    Do they have Bottomless mimosas?

    No, but the grapefruit one is really tasty.

    Hi is it still all day breakfast?

    Yes

    When will they stay open until dinner again?

    Good question. We just went there for dinner and they were closed.

    Do they have bottomless mimosas?

    They do not

    No one ever answers the phone... does anyone know if they take reservations for their outside dining? Or is it first come first served only?

    Hello, we are currently close for remodeling, will reopen on November 12, 2020. We do not take reservations, it’s first come first serve only. Thank you

    If I order eggs Benedict can I get fried chicken in it besides ham?

    No.

    Is brunch buffet style or off the menu?

    Menu

    Do they allow dogs on the patio?

    Yes!

    They are always super busy, do they need reservations?

    Yes they take reservations. Not on weekends.

    Is there bottomless mimosas or do you have to pay for each mimosa?

    You have to pay for each one...

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    The Brunch Cafe

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    You will NOT be disappointed with Brunch Cafe! From the food to the friendly and fast service,…read moreeverything is just wonderful. We discovered this little corner place tucked away on Miraloma off of Kramer after a doctor appointment at Kaiser down the street because of the great reviews. Now we travel to this breakfast/brunch place from anywhere just to get the GREAT FOOD and friendly smiles! it always has people coming and going, to sit down or take out, so you can tell it is very popular. The seating is a bit limited, but we have never had to wait. Today, I had the three egg vegetable omelet (so lots to take home!), just packed with tomatoes, spinach and peppers, huge pieces of wheat toast and lots of berries and oranges. I also got a strawberry Belgian Waffle covered in fruit (it comes with cheese but I didn't like that). My husband got eggs and hash browns with sausage, which he devoured. Our entire meal was $50-something which I think was great considering I added on the waffle meal, so 3 total. Just delicious! I always thank the cooks. They deserve it! And they give you a huge cup of coffee (me) that is refilled and have many kinds of tea (him), and we always get the fresh squeezed OJ. I hope you try them out!

    Green Chilaquiles are a delicious big portion and very flavorful…read more Strawberry blueberry waffles were also delicious, fruit was fresh and waffle was cooked perfectly. Sausages breakfast burrito lacked salt and flavor, not a lot of sausage in the burrito. Overall good experience.

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    Bluestone Lane Old Towne Orange Café

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    Very Nice environment with friendly staff. Julie makes great coffee and Liv is very welcoming and…read morehelpful when it came to recommendations. The service provided by Liv Julie and Maggie was exceptional. I recommend giving this place a try.

    Bluestone Lane is one of those places that checks off every single box in my book…read more There's nothing like a perfectly cured cup of espresso or tea while you're looking over a small menu that has well thought out and clean ingredients. I have to admit that the Aussie style breakfast is along with different twist on certain things that you wouldn't typically have for breakfast or initially caught my eye. I started off with the golden latte. It was a beautifully balanced turmeric latte with almond milk with a perfect amount of sweetness. Not only was it gut healing, but it's super warming on a chilly morning. While I was looking over the menu, I was between the breakfast burrito since everybody was ordering it or the soft scramble with chili oil. I landed on the soft scrambled chili crunch. It was served with a half avocado and rye toast the others in our party ordered pancakes, bacon, a chicken sandwich and a Yuzu drink. Everything came out in a timely manner and beautifully plated. I absolutely loved the soft scramble on Rye. It was a perfect serving size as well as hitting the spot for a not so traditional breakfast. As we're sitting there, I noticed everybody was ordering the lemon ricotta pancakes, so I could not resist and ordered some as well. I will say the most underwhelming part of that was the lemon ricotta pancakes due to the ratios for the pancake pancakes and lemon ricotta. Overall, my experience was spectacular. I cannot wait to go back to Bluestone Lane to try other menu items.

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