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    Tina T.

    Great place for brunch. It's located in The District in Tustin. I love the space, they have indoor and outdoor seating. Their staff is super friendly and the pastries/cakes were amazing.

    Chicken Fettucine Alfredo
    Alice W.

    Cute and casual ambiance, we got chicken Alfredo which was really good ~ tasted more rich than other chicken Alfredo we have had before. The house made manti was okay. I read it could take longer but I honestly think they forgot about my order. I was here with two other people and their food arrived first and I encouraged them to start eating without me. We had to go in and ask about it and they said they would check on it halfway through their meal. They finished their entire bowls food and we still had to wait before the food came out. In hindsight, we would've rather just canceled the order and received a refund the moment everyone else had finished eating and I was still waiting. Wish they were more apologetic or communicative about it.

    Susan A.

    This is our second time here. Both times were wonderful. It's so cute and clean. The coffee is so smooth and their lemonade is so refreshing. Their iced tea is fresh brewed too. Their portions are huge. We got the American breakfast and a giant pastrami sandwich and their sausage is delicious. Are so fast I didn't have time to take a picture of the f

    Strawberry avocado salad
    Raven R.

    This is a chic, european themed cafe. The staff is nice and they have a bakery section as well as options for hot dishes. We started with a strawberry avocado salad, and got a cacio e pepe for our main. Got walnut baklava for dessert. Cacio e Pepe- This was an interesting twist on cacio e pepe. It has mushrooms, a cheese base, finished with a crispy cheese lace and served with a slice of garlic bread. The flavor was decent but the pasta was on the dry side. Strawberry Avocado Salad- The salad was served fresh with a generous amount of greens and sliced strawberries. The chicken was juicy and flavorful. Walnut Baklava- I was not a fan of this one sadly. The pastry was soggy but it was a sweet treat at the end of the meal. Some improvements could be made on food items but the experience was good overall.

    Desire N.

    POV: you went to Utopia European Caffe for "just coffee" and somehow left with a full brunch, dessert, and 200 photos for Instagram. This Tustin café is seriously so cute -- cozy European vibes, pretty drinks, and food that makes you want to order "one of everything." The chicken fettuccine Alfredo is rich and flavorful, the bolognese is dangerous in the best way, and the Utopia Latte with rose petals and pistachios? Basically the main character of the table. Honestly, this is the type of place where you say "let's keep it simple" and end up staying for two hours gossiping over Turkish coffee. 10/10 brunch behavior.

    Iced Matcha Latte
    Annie L.

    Place is on District St which is conveniently very close to the parking lot, and ease of access. Place is big with 10+ tables on the covered patio and few tables inside. Tables inside for two is a bit small but that is the European way. Service was decent, but weird they bring out the meals separately for your table. Also weird but this one I like, is you can order pasta at 9:30am!! Iced Matcha Latte (sweet) was really good, and not bitter tasting. 5/5 French breakfast platter was good. The croissant a bit dry but not made in house, definitely store bought. French fries had great seasoning. Brussels were a bit uncooked for me, but the spread of food and sauces/dips were a great touch. 4/5

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    Terri S.

    Aesthetically pleasing restaurant and food presentation! They offer both inside and outside seating. We chose outside on this beautiful day, and they have a massive patio roof to cover guests from the weather. The food was so delicious! I got a light nutella french toast, and it was super generous with the nutella spread, and the berries were fresh and crunchy. We also got their brussel sprouts and I loved it! Perfectly flavored and paired well with the tzatziki sauce. The waiters were nice and was consistent in prebussing our table and checking to see if we were okay.

    Pome-nade
    Lisa Y.

    Cute little European cafe located in The District in Tustin. They have both indoor seating and an outdoor covered patio area. This spot has great brunch vibes, but you can also go for dinner as well. You can also order their breakfast items all day! Order at the register, and they'll give you a number to put on your table. Someone will bring out your food to you when it's ready. I like that they have Turkish speciality dishes like the Classic Menemen and Housemade Manti. These were my favorite! The Classic Menemen has eggs, butter, garlic, herbs, bell pepper, and tomato, served with baguette slices. I don't see Manti Turkish Dumplings at restaurants too often, so when I saw this on the menu, I had to try it. It did not disappoint! These dumplings are stuffed with minced beef in a tomato sauce with yogurt. So yummy! I also like that they have a variety of breakfast platters, including a French, Mediterranean, English, and American-style platter. I got the French Breakfast Platter that includes eggs, home-fried potatoes, soujouk sausage, croissant, sauteed Brussels sprouts, and brie. On the side, you get fresh fruit, jam, and butter. Very filling! The Baby Arugula Salad was colorful and refreshing! It has feta cheese, walnuts, cherry tomato, and sun dried tomato with a lemon vinaigrette and black pepper garnish. If you're looking for something lighter but filling, would definitely recommend this salad! For a side, the Fried Cauliflower is a great option. It's served with a tzatziki sauce on the side. If you like Turkish coffee, they have it here! It's even served with a piece of Turkish Delight.

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    Sabrina L.

    Good portions, beautifully plated, delicious food and great service. The only complaint I have are the numerous flies in the dining area.

    Deana M.

    The food is always delicious, which is why we continue to visit regularly. The Fettuccine Alfredo is a must-try and one of our favorite dishes on the menu. The staff is consistently friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is welcoming, clean, and comfortable. This has become one of our favorite places to dine, and we highly recommend it.

    Ruth H.

    Took my family to Utopia Caffe for brunch and we had a great experience! The service was friendly and attentive, and there's plenty of free parking, which is always a huge plus. The atmosphere is beautiful, cozy, and relaxing, making it a perfect place to hang out with family or friends. We enjoyed the Utopia Latte, Matcha Latte, Pistachio Cake, Florentine Omelette, Salmon with Mushrooms Pasta, Parisian Platter Breakfast, Strawberry Avocado Salad, and Fraise Mango Yogurt. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. Whether you're looking for a delicious brunch, a quality latte, or a sweet dessert, Utopia Caffe is a great spot to visit. The outdoor seating area is lovely, and the overall vibe makes you want to stay a little longer and enjoy the moment. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to. Highly recommend!

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    Monique D.

    Had a great experience here. Almost everything we ordered was delicious and thoughtfully put together. I had the Bolognese. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly with the rich, savory meat sauce. BF had the Breakfast Sandwich - grilled salami paired with the melted five-cheese blend, scrambled eggs, and their utopia sauce, inside a ciabatta. He wasn't a fan; said it was kinda greasy. I did really like the potato wedges that came with it. Super crispy and perfectly seasoned. For drinks, the Utopian Latte was yummy. The combination of espresso, white chocolate, and rosewater was unique but really well balanced - not too sweet, with a subtle floral note. The whipped cream, rose petals, and pistachio on top made it feel extra special. And the Pistachio Éclair was the perfect way to end the meal - light, airy pastry filled with a creamy pistachio filling, with just the right amount of sweetness and a nice nutty finish. Overall, everything felt elevated but still comforting. I'd definitely come back.

    Chocolate croissant and Pomegranate Blossom Refresher (med)
    Jessamine A.

    This little cafe is quaint and open early on the weekends. All other food places don't open until later so they have my money. There is the option to order at the counter for take out and to be seated and get served. The staff this morning were friendly. The place was about half full when I arrived a little after 9:00 am and people were still coming in. We love their Pomegranate Blossom Refresher drink. Not too tart and not too sweet. It's perfect! We have yet to try their Pome-Nade (aka pomegranate lemonade). The chocolate croissant I ordered was like their take on a Dubai chocolate croissant. It was heated up and drizzled with chocolate and crushed pistachios. The female employee mentioned she would be putting chocolate in the croissant after it gets heated but there was none, just chocolate on the top. I want to come back and try more of their food. They have items like breakfast plates, omelettes, gelato, pasta, and salads, in addition to pastries and desserts. They also have one retail wall with a lot of tea sets, coffee, tea, and candies.

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    10 months ago

    Amazing service I love the ambiance! The service and food was fresh and would come again!

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    Utopia is an amazing cafe. The customer service is unbelievable. Nacho especially was really kind and made our experience here 10x better.

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    Great to go with friends and have a fun meal eating delicious food, laughing, and spending time together! Definitely will go often.

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    Great brunch place! Good service, great food, great ambiance. Has great inside and outside seating options. Would come back again!

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    The food is very beautifully plated, and tastes well. Service is excellent, Nacho is very nice and helpful!

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    Ask the Community - Utopia European Caffe

    What time do you start serving lunch/brunch?

    I think about 11

    Do they take Apple Pay?

    Hi Faisal, Yes we do take Apple Pay!

    Takes group reservations?

    Since is walk in, no reservations needed, plenty of space.

    Are dogs allowed in the patio?

    Hi Sylvia, yes pets are most welcome in the patio area!

    What gluten free desserts are available?

    The dessert selection changes every day. For most accurate information please call the store in advance of your visit. Thank you so much.

    Is there wifi available?

    Yes. Wi-Fi is available

    Are there milk alternatives like almond, soy or oat for lattes?

    Yes!

    Is all the food certified halal?

    Yes

    Is this a good place to study? Do they allow laptops, have WiFi, etc?

    As long as you don't mind crowded place, I don't see why not

    Can i make a reservation for a party of 9?

    If you go to their more info section it says no reservations:(

    Are the hours changed during Ramadan?

    No same hours !

    Is all of the meat Zabihah halal?

    Yes - the chef came out from the kitchen and let us know that the meat is Zabiha/halal.

    Is any of the meat or chicken halal?

    Yes all of the meat is Halal.

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    Bei Restaurant

    Bei Restaurant

    4.6
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    6.4 mi
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    I travel extensively for work and always seek out Lebanese food to connect with my heritage. Having…read moreeaten at hundreds of Lebanese restaurants across multiple states--and traveling back to Beirut once a year--I have a very high bar for authenticity. My wife is also very familiar with the cuisine and cooks many of these traditional dishes herself. Last night, we tried BEI in Costa Mesa, and we are both absolutely thrilled to have found it. The hospitality here is amazing. Tommy gave us a warm greeting right as we walked in, and it was a pleasure chatting with him all evening. Our waiter, George, was equally amazing. He isn't Lebanese himself, but he jokingly told us that he is becoming Lebanese more and more every day just from eating the food here! He knew the menu inside and out, guiding us through the options and sharing his personal favorite plates with real passion. As for the food, my wife and I completely agreed that the chicken shawarma was easily the best I have ever had anywhere in the United States. It fully equals what you would eat at a high-quality restaurant in Lebanon. The toum (garlic spread), which is an absolute must for the chicken, was unbelievable. The hummus, baba ganoush, batata harra (spicy potatoes), and the fattoush salad were all absolutely amazing and perfectly seasoned. We finished the evening with an incredible knefeh for dessert. Even the hookah was great--smooth, well-prepared, and the perfect addition to the evening. They have a DJ on Fridays and a belly dancer on Saturdays, giving the space an awesome weekend energy. If you want genuine Lebanese cuisine paired with true Middle Eastern hospitality, BEI is a must-visit. We will certainly be back every time I am in town!

    Had an awesome experience here! The food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and the hookah…read morehad amazing flavor and was nice and strong. Everything was well worth the price. As well as the overall vibe inside is so fun. A special shoutout to Tommy, he provided excellent service and made the experience even better. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food, great hookah, and top notch service. Definitely ask for Tommy!

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    Gully Burger

    Gully Burger

    4.4
    (87 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    Wagyu smash burgers?! Count me in! My husband and I ordered the skinty gully smash with pastrami…read moreadded to it and the Bhangra smash to share. From the two, the gully smash was our favorite--it's like a classic smash burger but the addition of pastrami enhanced it! The Bhangra smash was definitely different than any burger I've had before but you can definitely tell the south Asian influences in this one. The burgers were both enjoyable, however, they were on the oily side and felt a bit heavy. I'd say prices here were also pretty steep for what you're getting. I'd say that this is a great option for halal burgers, but I think if you're not restricted to eating halal meat, there are burger options that I like more. The restaurant itself is in a food court that has a decent amount of both indoor and outdoor seating. Service here is friendly and you could really tell that they're passionate about their food here (which is always positive points in my book).

    Gully burger is located inside of a quaint little food court style area. When I walked through the…read morefront entrance, it wasn't quite what I expected, but it was nice. I had the opportunity to meet the chef and informed him that this was my first time visiting the restaurant and he said that I wouldn't be disappointed. Gotta appreciate a chef that's willing to stand by there product. And he was right, all of the food was amazing. I ordered the- GULLY SMASH 100% Smashed Wagyu Beef, American Cheese Sauteed Onions, House Pickles & Boom Sauce. JANGLI FRIES: 2 Smashed Wagyu Patties, Fries, Cheese Sauce, Boom Sauce, Raita Aioli, Yellow Hot Peppers & Grilled Onions.

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    The Halal Guys

    The Halal Guys

    3.8
    (3.6k reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    ** this is from several months ago** t'was sitting in my drafts for a bit,…read more... Several beer pitchers in @ HACHI (just next door-shout out to them)-- for a celebration of a breakup, the end of midterms, or simply the triumph of continuing to exist (in THIS economy?? were all needing to praise ourselves for simply surviving) -- we found ourselves drawn, like moths to a fluorescently lit flame, to Halal Guys. Now listen. The food? Solid. Reliable. The kind of food that understands you are not here for nuance. You are here because life has punched you in the throat and you require a plate of rice, chicken, gyro meat, and mysterious white sauce to spiritually stabilize. I used to go to the OG one in NYC when i was getting punched in the throat there too. (PUNCHED IN THE THROAT BY ACADEMIA, FIGURATIVELY, y'all haver crazy imaginations outthere). BUT it;s the people... It's always the people... The staff. My siblings in falafel... it was 10 PM. You could feel the collective energy of "we have been serving drunk people since sunset and you are the 437th group tonight explaining your breakup story while pointing at the menu." Not judging, just warmth and the quiet aura of people who have seen things. Who have witnessed humanity at its lowest point: ordering extra hot sauce and then immediately regretting it. JC looked in my soul and I think he understood,,, everything. AND JESS! (my fairy wielding a spoon scooping the heavenly meat and talking to me like a therapist??) And they fed us. Efficiently. Respectfully. Would I return? hell ya i would. only to see if Jess and JC remembers me. JK the food is always reliable. y'all stay away from the hot saucres,

    Overall (1/5) This was easily my worst Halal Guys experience…read moreand honestly left me really disappointed. I came craving something familiar and left feeling like I wasted both time and money. First Impressions (1/5) When I walked in, there was only one person working, handling the fryer, the register, and assembling plates. I genuinely felt bad for her, especially considering the steady line forming. What We Got (2/5) I ordered a regular plate, which is what I usually get at Halal Guys. Nothing customized or complicated, just the standard order I have had many times before at other locations. Taste and Quality (0/5) The food was shockingly bad. The rice was raw and crunchy, which was hard to believe at first. The meat pieces were tiny and very chewy, and the pita bread was extremely soggy. On top of that, it was only around 4 pm and the usual spinning meat and grill were not even on, despite the line picking up. Service (2/5) The worker was clearly trying her best, but one person running everything in a busy location is not realistic. She was constantly running back and forth between the fryer and the line, which made the whole operation feel chaotic and slow. Space and Atmosphere (3/5) The space itself was fine and what you would expect from Halal Guys. Clean enough, but nothing stood out positively enough to offset the food experience. Was It Worth It (0/5) Not at all. As someone who is pretty frugal and almost always finishes their meals, I could not finish this plate. It genuinely felt like a waste of $18. Final Thoughts This location does not seem to be held to the same standards as other Halal Guys in the area. This experience was disappointing from start to finish.

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    Fanous Fresh Grill

    Fanous Fresh Grill

    3.5
    (457 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    My experience is as follow: 1. The person that serve your…read morefood never comes back. Need to go look for the waiter to even ask to bring your check, however expect tip 18 percent minimum on their machine. 2. Restroom smelt bad 3. Food has been good and fresh. 4. Juices are fresh and nice. 5. The ambiance is nice

    I think the restaurant's branding may create some confusion. While it is presented as Mediterranean…read morecuisine, much of the menu appears to be centered on Afghan and Persian (Iranian) dishes, with some influences from neighboring regional cuisines. Items such as bolani, koobideh, and other menu offerings are more commonly associated with Afghan and Persian culinary traditions. Although the menu also includes Mediterranean staples such as falafel, shawarma, and hummus, those dishes seem to represent a smaller portion of the overall selection. The mint lemonade was not very sweet, which is a matter of personal preference. I also found the color unusually vibrant, and after sitting for a while, the drink began to separate, which I found somewhat unexpected. The pizza was disappointing. It reminded me of a typical store-bought pizza, and I have had frozen pizzas that offered better flavor and quality. The beef koobideh and beef kebab were decent and enjoyable, but they did not particularly stand out compared to similar dishes available at other local restaurants. Service was somewhat disappointing during our visit. The hostess/server appeared to be managing a large number of tables on her own and seemed genuinely overwhelmed at times. While the overall service experience was not as attentive as I would have liked, it appeared to be more a matter of staffing or workload than a lack of effort on her part. The highlight of the experience was the patio. It is a pleasant space to relax, enjoy a cup of tea, and spend time outdoors. For me, the atmosphere was stronger than the food itself.

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