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    Toast on First

    4.1 (1.8k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Classic Benedict
    Dylan V.

    Sunday brunch brought me to quaint and hidden gem in Whittier: Toast on First. A little corner joint where many locals come to enjoy a delicious, no frills breakfast after church and for the brunch hour. The coffee is served hot and fresh. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. I ordered the bacon avocado Benedict that was tasty as it was appealing in presentation. The ambiance is quiet and casual perfect for two people enjoying a meal and conversation. Thank you Toast on First.

    My breakfast
    Chris G.

    The food was delicious and delivered out quickly and I love their coffee! Service was very attentive!

    Simple Breakfast
    Josh H.

    I ordered the simple breakfast plate and a Spanish omelette plate. The Simple Breakfast was pretty good overall, everything on the plate was cooked well. The eggs weren't burnt, bacon weren't too soft or too crunchy, the toast had a good crunch, the potatoes were pretty bland. The Spanish omelette was a nice size, but it was pretty average tasting. I would not recommend to add cheese and jalapeños for $3 more to the potatoes. Overall from everything I ordered I was not impressed, everything was average and I wouldn't go out of my way for it. My bill for this came out to $60 before tip which I believe is expensive for what I got and other brunch places in the area. The staff were friendly and the food came out quick. The Ambiance is casual and simple.

    Classic pancake, classic french toast, hash chips, Caesar salad
    Emily W.

    I've been back a couple of times and overall have had a good experience every time. I wouldn't say that it's as standout of an experience as before, as the staff is just not as engaging and attentive anymore, but the food is still pretty yummy. Just a note, by the time the food was brought out, it was just this side of cool, which was a bummer. We'll still be back but might give it a little time before we're back to try it again.

    Classic Benedict
    Ryan S.

    This is one of my favorite brunch places. Their signature Benedict is perfect! The sauce is great, the thick cut bacon is salty, and eggs are cooked perfectly. I don't know what they put in their country potatoes, but they are awesome as well. I find that the food at this location is better than at the other Toast locations, and come back here all the time.

    Great outside Patio & amazing chili steak.
    Corrine B.

    Toast in 1st is the best period! They have my chimmy steak and m Nine of the others have it!

    Ham and cheese omelette
    David S.

    Pretty cool spot, super quaint interior. Food was amazing, service left a little to be desired tho. Server wasn't super attentive for the small amount of customers. Highly recommend if you like breakfast food. Everything tasted fresh and high quality.

    Giant pancake, enough for the family to share - yum!
    Elizabeth P.

    This little gem has become our family favorite for breakfast and/or brunch! The lot where this adorable restaurant sits is a bit of a ghost town, so there is ample parking. The staff greets you at the door, and presents an option of indoor or outdoor seating. We started frequenting this lovely cafe early last year after a friend who loves in the area recommended it, and we have returned almost once a week since then. The staff is so friendly and pleasant, and we have yet to have a bad experience. We actually live about 20 minutes away and we make the drive just to eat here. The dining room includes maybe ~11 tables and there are more and larger tables outside under canopies. The food is delicious! Also, I cannot stress enough that this establishment is NOT the same as Toast at the Stonewood Mall (that is "Toast Kitchen and Bar," and is absolutely disappointing and the service is terrible). Portions are big enough to fill you but not so big that you are taking home boxes of food. Eggs cooked how you order every time. Bacon cooked perfectly. French toast, divine. And their coffees and lattes are to die for (try the Mexican Mocha *drools*)! We'll be back!

    Whitney j.

    Cute and simple! Love the patio area! Completely covered but still getting your fresh air. Food was hot and flavorful. Service was excellent.

    Corina G.

    Went with a friend before a long day of activities and it really set the tone! Ambiance is relaxed and inviting. Our table was wobbly but one of the servers fixed it right away. The toast was a great portion for what the price was and the strawberry add-ons are a must!

    Strawberry lemonade and Iced vanilla latte
    Mia B.

    We were seated right away, which was nice. Our server was very friendly and the food came out quickly. We sat outside and it was a cute little area. The food was amazing, I loved everything we ordered! I got a vanilla latte that was amazing. My fiance and I split the house french toast and the Santa Bacon Benedict with the hash brown chips. It was some of the best food I have had in a while. The french toast was fluffy but still flavorful and not too sweet. The Benedict was great, I liked that they didn't put too much hollandaise sauce on it. Absolutely loved the hash brown chips! Totally a 10/10, can't wait to come back!

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    The food was excellent and Juan was super attentive and very nice! He gave really good recommendations

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    Amazing bowls had chorizo and egf with potatoes all vegan I was hesitant about the edd being vegan however bomb . com.

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    The cliff is very beautiful nice view of the ocean my boyfriend took me there for the first time and I fell in love with it

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    Yummy yummy yummy stuff! I love their potatoes and all selection of lemonades! Plus they have gluten free bread!!

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    Great toast and excellent egg Benedict. The queue is quite long even weekday. Pls make reservations

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    I love the food here. It does take some time to get your food (so don't come starving) but it is worth the wait

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    Ask the Community - Toast on First

    Are you guys taking reservations?

    Due to the size of the location, we are not currently accepting reservations.

    Does this place offer brunch with champagne/mimosas?

    Toast does not, but Toast Kitchen and Bar in Brea does.

    Hi can we rent out your patio for a party of 14?

    Hi Celeste, the entire patio is not available for rent during normal business hours s but we can server a party of 14 dad our sister location in Brea. What day and time are you thinking

    Is it open for breakfast? Sit down

    Yes 8 am to close

    Do they have indoor sit down dining?

    Yes

    Are you open now?

    Yes! I'd def swing by(:

    How I miss you, would you be open for delivery anytime?

    Oh thank you so much. Yes we will be opening Toast express, and we will be adding grain bowls and more salads. We keep missing our target date as the world keeps changing the rules on us. I will send a message out to all on Yelp when we do. Hoping… 

    Hi! Wondering if they've reopened yet? Sure miss this place!

    Not yet the new restrictions through a wrench in our plans. It’s very difficult to reopen with everything changing so much. We will be relaunching with just take out.

    Are they open? Their number does not work

    We are closed still. A few more weeks until we reopen

    Are you guys open?

    Not yet we are still working on it. We will be back though!

    What are the vegan options, any besides their toast?

    the only vegan options consist of toast and fruit. You should visit their second location "the benediction by toast" in city of industry. They have vegan pancakes, french toast, toast, and the cremini mushroom benedict (with no egg)

    How do I make a reservation?

    I normally call them. However, if you are planning to go for Sunday brunch, your seat won't be ready right away.

    Looking for a new coffee shop to visit with my 91 year old Dad. I usually bring him in the afternoon. He enjoys watching the young people, but loud or some music upsets him. Would you turn the music off or accept a request to play classical music?

    I'm not sure about the Classical music request. But, I didn't hear any music. But, it was very quiet at the same time. Everyone was enjoying the food so much. It's whispers. The patio area is a good idea to be away from the others. I believe he… 

    Are they open on veterans day?

    Best way to find out would be to call them :)

    Do they have fresh squeezed orange juice?

    They do - child size and adult size options.

    Are you dog friendly on the patio?

    Yes!

    Do you first responders include EMT's?

    Yes!

    What's the Thanksgiving holiday week(end) schedule? Are they open?

    Best way to find out would be to either call or follow them on Instagram

    Is it the sàme owner as the one in larchmont on 3 rd st?

    No we are completely different restaurants

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    Reunion Kitchen + Drink

    Reunion Kitchen + Drink

    4.4
    (550 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$
    Wheelchair accessible
    Kid friendly

    Jet was such an Amazing crew! Food was great Love the happy…read morehour. Drinks was Awesome.

    Ambiance - nice, classy atmosphere Service - very good…read moreservice, our server checked in on us frequently to refill our coffee and water. When I ordered my leftover tuna melt sandwich to go, I was impressed that the server labeled the box and dated it. This little detail showed the server cares for its customers. Food - came here for brunch to celebrate a friend's birthday. I ordered a tuna melt sandwich, my hubby ordered a short rib benedict; other people in our party ordered chilaquiles, omelet and burger. The burger was very large that two people were able to share it. Everyone seemed to be satisfied with their food except my hubby and I. The tuna in my sandwich was super salty, I could barely eat it. Still, I asked to take my leftover home so I can remedy it by adding pickles or something sweet to temper the saltiness. My hubby said his short rib benedict was meh, nothing to write home about. I didn't want to ruin my friend's birthday by making a fuss about our orders. I am just quite surprised how anyone can screw up a tuna sandwich. By the way, this was not the only place this has happened. It is my favorite sandwich and unfortunately, I have been let down many times - Superba (too dry), Goat and Vine (too salty) and now here. They should try this sandwich at Cafe R&D in Newport Beach or even Corner Bakery where they make it well. So disappointing and sad!

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    Reunion Kitchen + Drink
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    Tempo Cantina

    Tempo Cantina

    4.4
    (7.8k reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$

    Came for a girls lunch date earlier to this weekend and this spot did not disappoint!…read more THE SERVICE: 5/5 - Quick, friendly, accommodating, and our waiter made a real effort to engage in conversation with us. The FOOD: 4.5/5 | Drinks: 5/5 Off the appetizers, we had the pork belly bites and dirty fries! First dish came with a long hot pepper, several mini tortillas, and 2 dipping sauces. The pork was crunchy on the outside and soft+succulent on the inside. I can see myself doubling up on this appetizer the next time I come. Dirty fries were great; it came with a generous amount of pickled onions - providing a really nice contrast to the savoriness of our meal. Our waiter graciously accommodated our request to have the egg on the side. Off the entrée/taco menu, my friend ordered the Korean tacos and I got the Ensenada (fish) tacos. But you can also order the Ensenada tacos with shrimp. These were delicious, I would have loved a little more lime crema to go with the fish - but not a big deal. I got a Watermelon Margarita. I wasn't expecting it to be HUGE, but it was the perfect amount considering how much food we as a pair ordered. My friend ordered the La Toxica table side cocktail and one additional mango cocktail. Table side cocktail was a whole show and my friend really enjoyed it. We had a great lunch at Tempo Cantina. I can't wait to try more of their bar menu, maybe even at night when the restaurant is lively

    My wife and I would always go have dinner at tempo and suddenly the customer service went down the…read moretoilet. Our last time there was the last straw. That night When we got there there was a line so we patiently waited no big deal. Then we were called in by the host and she told us that we only had an hour or so to eat that there's a time limit. I said WTH? I told myself I m going to stay here as long as I need to enjoy my dinner. I was going to just walk out then and there but gave it a chance. I asked the waitress about the time limit they have and she said it's true just enjoy your dinner, she also stated that she going to get fired soon anyways. Wow bringing up dirty laundry to customers is not correct. The food was good but the drama left a bad taste in my mouth. I then decided to never come back...to much drama here ..management and customer service is out of control. That's probably why they closed the Downey and San Diego locations. There's toooo many great places to eat nowadays. Buh-Bye.

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    Strawberry  Margarita!
    Strawberry Margarita!
    Asada Chilaquiles. Don't expect a whole plate of chilaquiles with carne asada on top! Both are served as separate sides on the plate.
    Asada Chilaquiles. Don't expect a whole plate of chilaquiles with carne asada on top! Both are served as separate sides on the plate.
    Coffee. Straightforward, hot, and caffeinated.

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    Coffee. Straightforward, hot, and caffeinated.
    Our Nest

    Our Nest

    4.3
    (315 reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$

    Our Nest is such a great local spot! The ambiance is chill and inviting, the food is delicious, and…read morethe service is fantastic. You can tell the owners take pride in their business and food. Husband had the chile verde, and it was absolutely off the hook. I grew up on eating loco moco," so any chance I get to try someone else's I will. I can really appreciate the chef's spin on elevating a classic comfort dish. The Spam fried rice was incredible, paired with the traditional hamburger patty, gravy and fried egg. I even loved the addition of spinach--it almost made me feel like I was eating healthy! They also offer a beautiful dinner menu Thursday through Saturday, plus a full bar, which makes it a great place for both casual meals and date nights. My only gripe is that they're not open for dinner on Tuesdays and Wednesdays because I'd definitely be there more often. If you haven't tried Our Nest yet, do yourself a favor and check it out. Let's support local businesses that are doing it.

    Unfortunate is the word that comes to mind. We won't be back and I cannot recommend this place. The…read moremain issues are the owners who are willing to burn a patron over their own pride and throw service out the window. There's no dedicated server and instead multiple people (four in our case) randomly take orders, ignore you, or interrupt throughout the meal. This chaotic system led to duplicate orders and a ridiculous confrontation at the end over hashbrowns. When we had questions about the bill for food we never received, the owner stepped in and immediately escalated the situation with our dads on Father's Day all over a $5 side of hashbrowns. I've never seen this combative attitude by any restaurant owner in my entire life. The food itself was mostly good (minor issues aside) but nearly everything is an unadvertised extra (even $0.50 for salsa on tacos). We wanted to love it, but left shaking our heads after spending $250. Save yourself the money and the headache. I've seen the owner attacking other honest reviewers, which only proves the point and I'm sure you'll see below. Best of luck to him and his family...I hope this is taken as constructive criticism.

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    Chiliquiles burrito
    Chiliquiles burrito
    Shrimp pasta

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    Shrimp pasta

    Toast on First - coffee - Updated July 2026

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