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.
Costa Mesa
2937 Bristol St. Ste D-100A
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 662-3095
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Hours:
Monday - Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm
Santa Ana
211 N Broadway
Santa Ana, Ca 92701
714.571.0801
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 8am - 2pm
Saturday 8am - noon, 6pm - 10pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
Our founder, Chef Rachel, grew up in the South, influenced by her two sugar-loving Grandmas. Baking and eating cookies, Bojangles (biscuits), breads and other delicacies were forms of communication, a way of showing — and sharing — family love. After experimentation and hands on experience in the industry, she attended the Culinary Institute of America, Napa Valley, in Baking & Pastry, graduating at the top of her class. In 2004, she struck out on her own, founding Blackmarket Bakery in an inauspicious industrial space in Irvine, CA. Since then, her product line, legend and lore have grown. Her incredible cakes, cookies, brownies made from wine flour and fresh breads are just a few items that showcase Chef Rachel’s culinary playfulness. Furthering her goal of empowering the community with quality, Blackmarket Bakery offers a selection of fresh, whole-food based items that are pleasing to the body and the mind. By using fundamentals – butter, flour, sugar, eggs (all black market goods during WWII) – Chef Rachel focuses on delivering what the community is missing.
24633 Del Prado Ave.
Dana Point, California
(949) 496-6368
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Hours:
Daily 8am - 3pm
We are proud to serve you a unique menu selection based on French Bistro cooking with a touch of modern elements, served daily in a welcoming atmosphere. 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 20 years!
Breakfast is served all day.
28621 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 | (949) 388-0292
2810 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 | (714) 289-9655
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Hours vary by location
Serving home-style food since 1979, the Broken Yolk Café is a favorite among local San Diegans and hungry visitors alike. With a strong dedication to good food and equally good service, the Broken Yolk has built a reputation for its large menu, ample portions and freshly-made flavor. Real shredded hash browns – not dehydrated potatoes. Salsa made fresh daily – never from a can or jar.
279 E. 17th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | (949) 877-3015
180 5th Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 | (657) 215-3559
14376 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA 92604 | (949) 556-4894
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Hours vary by location
Bruxie is a new take on The Sandwich, using a creative version of an authentic Belgian Waffle as the bread. The waffle is light, airy, crispy, and not sweet. Bruxie Waffles are paired with quality seasonal ingredients, offering both Savory choices like Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Prosciutto & Gruyere, and Hot Pastrami, as well as a variety of Sweet options such as our Seasonal Crème Brulee, Nutella & Banana and S’mores. It’s great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert!
1481 Edinger Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 258-2404
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Hours:
Monday - Friday 8am - 2:30pm
Saturday & Sunday 7:30am -2:30pm
CITRUS CAFE is a bustling neighborhood restaurant in the commercial district of Tustin at the corner of Redhill and Edinger. The food is American-Californian in spirit, whose simple appearance bellies its depth of flavor. We are committed to using the freshest of ingredients and along with our friendly service, we continue to remain a favorite year after year with our loyal customers.
31621 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach CA, 92651
949-499-4033
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Hours:
Open 8am - 9pm 7 days a week
Egg dishes served till 2PM On Saturdays and Sundays
We are proud to be serving up delicious Baja Mexican style breakfast for 30 years!
Sitting on the Coast of South Laguna looking over the Ocean Coyote Grill
uses fresh ingredients and family kept recipes to create dishes such as our Chilaquiles, Chorizo and eggs, Huevos Rancheros, and Carne asada n eggs the locals and food lovers alike never leave hungry or dissatisfied.
Also serving great breakfast cocktails such as our “Mimosa Screw” which is a must try, As well as our award winning Bloody Mary and of course all the traditional breakfast cocktails. Whether you are taking friends and family out to breakfast or you want to have a Sunday FUNDAY in the Cantina we promise you will enjoy dining with us! “Mi Casa Es Su Casa! “
1000B E Bastanchury Rd
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 529-4100
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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. It’s all of your breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites handcrafted just for you by Chef Frank DeLoach.
Breakfast served all day.
1802 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | (949) 650-2469
Serving breakfast 8am - 11am on M-F and 8am to 3pm Weekends
211 62nd St. Newport Beach, CA | (949) 423-7080
Serving breakfast 8am - 11am on M-F and 8am to 3pm Weekends
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We are a small cafe with locations in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach. Our Menu is sort of all over the place but we call our cuisine New American. We try really hard to make our food taste good and give the best service possible.
5871-A Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 899-9100
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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. To satisfy your sweet tooth, the bacon chocolate chip cookie is truly a must try!
34157 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629 | (949) 496-9270
16341 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach, CA 90742 | (562) 592-5404
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Breakfast is served all day at both locations.
What they have to say: Harbor House Café is known for good, friendly service and large portions. For over 65 years we have been serving our customers with quality food, reasonable prices, and friendly service. Our dishes are made with the freshest ingredients and are prepared from scratch every day.
Both of our restaurants, Sunset Beach and Dana Point, will take you back in time with movie memorabilia and antique displays. Come in to any of our restaurants, you’ll feel right at home.
8086 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd #154. Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 | (714) 602-8980
1605 W. Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton, CA 92833 | (714) 449-1580
More locations available on website.
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Breakfast is served all day.
Kimmie’s Coffee Cup has a very unique story in that it is destiny that Kimmie, who fought for her life, literally, actually is doing what she was saved to do, which is spread love and happiness to everyone that enters her life, be it through the doors of her restaurants, or the door of her home. Kim has created a warm and cozy place with great comfort food.
21022 Beach Blvd
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 374-1166
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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!
21137 Newport Coast Dr
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(949) 718-0707
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Hours:
Breakfast served all day!
Monday - Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday - Saturday 8am - 3pm
Sunday 8am - 3pm
Mustard Cafe's Newport Coast location is a family friendly accommodation. We use only the finest ingredients including Boar's Head meats and cheeses to provide European influenced dishes with an Orange County twist that is both health conscious and flavor infused. Our quality dishes include our signature sandwiches, mouth watering paninis, tasty wraps, crisp salads, hearty soups, delectable desserts, and a huge breakfast selection served all day!
27409 Bellogente
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 364-1088
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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.
369 East 17th Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 722-7586
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Café Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8am - 2pm
Friday - Sunday 8am - 3pm
Breakfast served Monday through Friday 8am – 11:30am.
Plums Café, known for their award-winning breakfast, is a culinary treasure for those who truly appreciate the eclectic nature of Orange County. The Northwest-influenced menu features signature dishes such as, Alderwood Smoked Salmon Hash, Oregon Pepper Bacon, Fresh Roasted Hazelnut Pancakes and lunch selections that include; Pan-Fried Trout, Fresh Wild Salmon and unique sandwiches and salads.
3100 Airway Avenue
Costa Mesa CA, 92626
(714) 825-0570
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Hours:
Monday - Thursday 7am - 2pm
Closed Friday - Sunday
Breakfast is served until 10:30am.
Homemade food, natural ingredients. We offer you healthy, tasty meals to get you through the work day.
2110 South Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802 | (714) 823-4130
730 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802 | (562) 437-8355
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Hours:
Sunday - Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday - Saturday 8am - 12am
Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles is a Long Beach, 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.
3032 El Camino Real
Tustin, California 92782
(714) 415-6269
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Hours:
Monday, Wednesday - Friday 6:30am - 2:30pm
Closed Tuesday
Saturday & Sunday 6:30am - 4pm
Breakfast marks the beginning of a new day. At Snooze, we believe life is for living and each person and each day is worth celebrating. Our mantra: it only takes a moment to make a difference. From the day we were born, our people – Snoozers – have led the way serving creative twists on America’s favorite breakfast classics in a casual, friendly and vibrant atmosphere. The passion of our Snoozers is contagious. Over the past 8+ years it has inspired Snooze fans of all ages across the country.
15 Crystal Cove
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(949) 376-6900
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Breakfast is served from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
201 N. Glassell St.
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 289-9714
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Hours:
Monday - Sunday 7am - 2:30pm
Breakfast is served all day!
In addition to our menu, our intent is to integrate our restaurants with the historical significance of each community in which we operate by creating a nostalgic atmosphere that reflects the local community’s history and heritage. Our image is that of what you used to get in the good ‘ol days.
The menu alone is enough to get you out of bed in the morning. It offers a wide array of choices including omelets, pancakes, and breakfast burritos to die for.
26951 Moulton Parkway, Aliso Viejo, California 92656 | (949) 643-8591
1418 East Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, California 92805 | (714) 535-9815
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Hours:
Daily 6am - 2pm
The Original Pancake House was founded in Portland, Oregon in 1953 by Les Highet and Erma Hueneke. Drawing upon their many years of experience in the culinary field, and their extensive working knowledge of authentic national and ethnic pancake recipes they were able to offer without compromise this unique and original menu which has gained national acclaim. 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.
203 Marine Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92662
(949) 675-5542
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Hours:
Monday - Sunday 7am - 8:30pm
Breakfast served all day.
Wilma’s is a family restaurant with a strong family atmosphere. There is the Staudinger family who owns and manages the restaurant, the cooks who come from two families and are cousins and most important, the family of customers. Many customers come regularly for their “Wilma fix” ordering the same item and sitting in the same place every visit.
Breakfast is a big favorite with Wilma’s customers. Featured are homemade pancakes, waffles, French toast, every kind of egg dish imaginable and the Balboa Belly Bomber (a warm French roll stuffed with egg). At lunchtime, salads and sandwiches made from home cooked roasts, turkey and chicken take center stage. All Mexican dishes come from the family recipes of the cooks including homemade guacamole, enchilada sauce, chile rellenos and salsa. You’ll also find a variety of pasta dishes and fresh seafood.
2860 South Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 545-8219
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Hours:
Monday - Sunday 7am - 8:30pm
Breakfast is served all day.
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 baked or 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!
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