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Breakfast Guide for Orange County

 The smell of coffee and pancakes is reason enough to go out for breakfast. Check out our guide of restaurants that serve breakfast in Orange County. 

Crepes with strawberries and chocolate decorated with mint leaf.

Breakfast in Orange County


Blackmarket Bakery

Costa Mesa at The CAMP

2937 Bristol St. Ste D-100A

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

714.662.3095

Website

Hours: Daily 7am - 5pm

Blackmarket Bakery launched with a simple vision - to create delight featuring real ingredients, classic technique and an irreverent sense of fun.  What began as a veritable one-woman show selling at farmers markets has grown into a small chain of women-owned bakeries...  

Try the Fresh Prince - Eggs, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, red pepper mayo on toasted sourdough.



Bonjour Cafe & Bistro

24633 Del Prado Ave.
Dana Point, CA 92629
949.496.6368
Website

Hours: Daily 8am - 3pm

We offer great consistency in our preparation and presentation of a wide array of delicious dishes. The loyalty of most of our long time cooks and suppliers for bakery goods, coffee roaster, produce distributor etc... has helped us keep the quality we have been known for almost 30 years! Breakfast is served all day.

Try the Omelette Nouvelle Orleans - fresh spinach, Louisiana Andouille sausage, tomato concasse, a dash of tabasco.



Bruxie

South Coast Plaza

279 E. 17th Street

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

657.232.0294
Website

Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am - 7pm, Friday 10am - 8pm, Saturday 9am - 8pm, Sunday 9am - 7pm

Bruxie has reimagined the American comfort classic Chicken & Waffles to create an entire menu of bold, fun and totally unconventional waffle sandwiches, righteous chicken tenders and artisan custard shakes! Scratch-made sauces, high-quality fresh ingredients, handcrafted and made to order… These are promises we can make because they are promises we can keep.

Try the Super Cluck! -Maple glazed chicken, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, sriracha mayo, sunny-side up egg



Coyote Grill

31621 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach CA, 92651
949-499-4033
Website
Hours: Daily 8am - 9pm

Just outside the trendy hustle and bustle of Downtown Laguna Beach is the friendly Coyote Grill. We are a very casual "locals" spot and have been serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily since 1989. We offer addictive Baja-Style Mexican food in Laguna Beach with a Catalina View. Our food is prepared fresh by hand everyday. We are not only popular on weekends for breakfast and the local Puerto Nuevo Lobster, depending on who you talk to it may be our view, our Happy Hour that is served every day, or our fun atmosphere.

Try the Chilaquiles - Corn chips, eggs, ranchero sauce and jalapeño slices (optional) scrambled with cheese and green onion.



Early Bird

1000 E Bastanchury Rd
Fullerton, CA 92835
714.529.4100
Website

Hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 2pm, Saturday & Sunday 7am - 2:30pm

Drawn together by a mutual love of fine food and coffee, we've decided to bring something truly special to Orange County. It's about real food—driven by the desire to bring that premier quality provisions to our own neighborhoods. To our hometowns.

Why? Because we live here, we grew up here. Orange County and our adventures beyond its borders birthed our passions—like unique chef-driven food and single-origin coffees. That's why Early Bird is proudly sourcing ingredients locally grown and raised in California or specifically from certified sustainable family farms.

Try the Churro Waffle - Fresh bananas, cinnamon, powdered sugar, caramel drizzle, and our signature, house-made whipped cream on a churro waffle. Served with a side of our signature EB syrup



Eat Chow Costa Mesa

1802 Newport Blvd.

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

949.650.2469

Website

Hours: Sunday - Friday 8am - 8pm, Saturday 8am - 9pm

Eat Chow is your go-to destination for all things comfort. Come stop by at one of our locations for a phenomenal dining experience with your loved ones. On the weekends you can find us slinging brunch and pouring you Mimosas to help ward of those Sunday Scaries. On weekday days and nights expect to sit among locals who have made us a neighborhood favorite!

Try the Mexican Eggs Benedict - Chorizo, Toasted Ciabatta, Avocado Mash, Poached Eggs, Chipotle Hollandaise, Slivered Jalapeno Garnish.



Eat Chow Newport Beach

211 62nd St.

Newport Beach, CA 92663 

949.423.7080

Website

Hours: Daily 8am - 8pm

Eat Chow is your go-to destination for all things comfort. Come stop by at one of our locations for a phenomenal dining experience with your loved ones. On the weekends you can find us slinging brunch and pouring you Mimosas to help ward of those Sunday Scaries. On weekday days and nights expect to sit among locals who have made us a neighborhood favorite!

Try the Mexican Eggs Benedict - Chorizo, Toasted Ciabatta, Avocado Mash, Poached Eggs, Chipotle Hollandaise, Slivered Jalapeno Garnish.



Ham ‘ n Scram

5871-A Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683
714.899.9100
Website

Hours: Monday - Friday 5:30am - 2pm, Saturday & Sunday 7am - 2pm

Ham 'N Scram is a family-owned restaurant established in 2010 by father-son due Forrest and Jeremy Frederick. The menu is deliciously simple with premium quality bone-in smoked ham featured in the signature dishes. 

Enjoy breakfast available all day with the original breakfast burrito, breakfast plates, breakfast sandwiches and the unique hamcakes (like crab cakes only better 'cause it's ham).  Ham 'N Scram's lunch menu features handcrafted sandwiches and house-made soups including the specialty split pea. 

Try the Original Breakfast Burrito - Ham, Bacon, Egg, Cheese, Hash Brown, Onion, Bell Pepper, Grilled Tortilla.



Harbor House Cafe Dana Point 

34157 Pacific Coast Hwy

Dana Point, CA 92629

949.496.9270

Website

Hours: Daily 6am - 10pm

Harbor House Café Always Open! The Harbor House Café has been serving coastal California patrons since 1939. It is just the kind of traditional eatery that locals and newcomers flock to for good food, excellent service and attractive décor. 

We never close, so no matter what time it is, you can get the meal you want at a fair price; even on holidays. You are seated on a first come, first serve basis. 

Try the Huevos Rancheros - Made Fresh with Ranchero Sauce and Chili, Served with Guacamole and Salsa.



Harbor House Cafe Sunset Beach

16341 Pacific Coast Hwy

Sunset Beach, CA 90742

562.592.5404

Website

Hours: Sunday - Thursday 6am - 10pm, Friday & Saturday 6am - 12am

Harbor House Café Always Open! The Harbor House Café has been serving coastal California patrons since 1939. It is just the kind of traditional eatery that locals and newcomers flock to for good food, excellent service and attractive décor. 

We never close, so no matter what time it is, you can get the meal you want at a fair price; even on holidays. You are seated on a first come, first serve basis. 

Try the Huevos Rancheros - Made Fresh with Ranchero Sauce and Chili, Served with Guacamole and Salsa.



Mama’s on 39

21022 Beach Blvd
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714.374.1166
Website

Hours: Sunday – Thursday 8:30am – 9pm, Friday & Saturday 8:30am – 10pm

Mama’s kitchen was always the one spot in our home where we gathered to enjoy each other and our Mama’s amazing cooking. We cherished the sweet aroma of homemade biscuits baking in the oven, the sounds of sizzling bacon and farm fresh eggs crackling on the stovetop. The refreshing lemonade and Mama’s secret recipes for anything and everything good kept us so comfy. Mama always knew how to make everything alright, regardless of the world around us. We love Mama so much, we want to share her with all of you!

Try the Mama's Famous Chicken N' Waffle - Mama Tutt's buttermilk fried chicken & homemade waffle. Mama's country gravy and maple syrup.

949.718.0707



Mustard Cafe

21137 Newport Coast Dr
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(949) 718-0707
Website

Hours: Monday - Saturday 8am - 5pm, Sunday 8am - 3pm

We take great satisfaction in using only the freshest ingredients, guaranteeing that you always get the tastiest and most flavorful dishes when you dine with us. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a rising number of devoted consumers who keep returning for more. Why not treat yourself and delight in our delectable offerings now that you know where to find top-notch foods with wonderful flavors? Everything in our Cafe is made with passion and attention to detail, leaving your taste buds appreciative for the delectable experience. Join us on a gastronomic adventure that will keep you coming back for more!

Try the Fruity Pebbles French Toast!



Paul’s Pantry

27409 Bellogente
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
949.364.1088
Website

Hours: Monday - Saturday 6am - 1pm, Sunday 7am - 1pm

Paul’s Pantry is the best breakfast (and lunch) restaurant in Mission Viejo, CA. There is nothing like a family-owned restaurant which specializes in home-style cooking along with familiar faces each time to keep you coming back. Three family generations have been running Paul’s Pantry since 1990.

Try the Cinnamon Roll French Toast - Our Famous Cinnamon Roll Dunked in our Delicious French Toast Batter, Dusted with Powdered Sugar.



Plums Café

369 East 17th Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949.722.7586
Website

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 2pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am - 3pm

Located in the heart of trendy Eastside Costa Mesa in the corner of Westport Plaza, you’ll never be disappointed with our fresh and diverse Pacific Northwest cuisine. Plums has a full artisan bar with many drink choices to satisfy your thirst in a festive contemporary place.

Try the Giant Cinnamon Roll - House Baked cinnamon roll with homemade frosting.



Rick’s Atomic Café

3100 Airway Avenue
Costa Mesa CA, 92626
714.825.0570
Website

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 2pm, Saturday & Sunday CLOSED 

 Good Food Naturally! All items made Fresh to Order. Homemade Granola The Best Veggie Burger West of the Mississippi Delicious Homemade Dressings. Vegetarian Friendly. 

Try the Salyut - Turkey breast, basil pesto, spinach, tomato and mozzarella cheese, all deliciously melted.



Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles

2110 South Harbor Blvd.

Anaheim, CA 92802

714.823.4130
Website

Hours: Sunday - Thursday 8am - 10pm, Friday & Saturday 8am - 12am

Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is a Hollywood, California-based soul food restaurant chain founded by Herb Hudson, a Harlem native, in 1975. It is best known, as the name states, for serving chicken and waffles, both together and separately, although they do offer more traditional menu items as well.

Try the Big Mamma Special - scrambled eggs delicately mixed with onions & cheese served with potatoes smothered in gravy & hot biscuit



Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

3032 El Camino Real
Tustin, California 92782
714.415.6269
Website

Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 2:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 6:30am - 4pm

Snooze began its breakfast endeavor in Denver CO. Snooze re-energizes the way you think, feel, and ultimately eat breakfast. Established in 2006, Snooze invites you to a breakfast experience. Picture breakfast and lunch crafted from scratch recipes focusing on the highest level ingredients; a setting filled with energy and pouring over in creativity; service radiating fun and knowledge throughout. Our goal is to bring you the best breakfast and lunch experience around.

Try the Sweet Potato Veggie Smash Up - Two smashed and griddled sweet potatoes dressed with pickled onions and our asparagus, red onion, & mushroom salad. Topped with avocado, a poached cage-free egg and hemp seeds. Drizzled with our house-made Snooze Sriracha maple syrup.



The Filling Station Café

201 N. Glassell St.
Orange, CA 92866
714.289.9714
Website

Hours: Daily 7am - 2:30pm

Our first service is to offer a menu of food and beverages that are distinctive in terms of quality and value. Second, we intend to integrate our restaurants with the historical significance of each community in which we operate by creating a nostalgic atmosphere that reflects the local communities history and heritage. Our image is that of what you used to get in the good 'old days.

Try the Old Towne Scramble - Chopped tomato, mushroom, bell pepper, onions and topped with mixed cheese



The Original Pancake House

26951 Moulton Parkway

Aliso Viejo, Ca 92656

949.643.8591
Website

Hours: Daily 7am - 2pm

The Original Pancake House is a second and third generation family business, which takes great pride in maintaining the high standards that make our food so outstanding. We now have over one hundred franchises from coast to coast, which have won local and national acclaim. Our recipes demand only the very finest of ingredients, such as 93 score butter, pure 36% whipping cream, fresh grade AA eggs, hard wheat unbleached flour, and our own recipe sourdough starter. Our batters and sauces are made fresh in each restaurant’s kitchen.

Try the Dutch Baby - Oven baked. Served with whipped butter, lemon and powdered sugar.



Wilma’s Patio

203 Marine Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92662
949.675.5542
Website

Hours: Daily 8am - 8:30pm

Located on Balboa Island’s Marine Ave, just steps from the beach, Wilma’s Patio is a casual neighborhood eatery with some of the best home-cooked meals in Newport Beach. At Wilma's Patio, our focus is simple. It's on your experience while you're here. We invite you to relax and enjoy some home-style cooking and hospitality with your family and friends. Come for the food and good service, enjoy your stay, and we'll see you back next time!

Try Wilma's Egg Enchiladas - Scrambled eggs wrapped in flour tortillas, topped with enchilada sauce and melted jack and cheddar cheese. Served with hash browns, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa on the side.



Yellow Basket Restaurant

2860 South Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
714.545.8219
Website

Hours: Daily 7am - 8:30pm

For many years, our competition has only offered a limited menu of basic items with quick service. We have never been satisfied with just the basic items. Instead, we have served a variety of menu items. We cook every meal to order. We take pride in our satisfying, quick breakfast menu, a meal which has always been at a premium for people on the run. Our dinner menu offers you the flexibility of a fine dining experience, with choices of soup or salad and choice of mashed potatoes, fries or rice at a much lower price. We have always listened to our customers; when you asked us to serve breakfast all day, we changed. Here at Yellow Basket we think our home-style menu combines a wider variety of menu items and affordable pricing that beats any other "quick-service" restaurant hands down!

Try the California Breakfast Burrito - Steak, French fries, eggs, cheese, grilled onions and sour cream. 


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