Best breakfast burritos and local love at Nick’s
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the breakfast burrito at Nick’s. A beach ball-sized flour tortilla is packed to be as dense as a brick with everything that’s good in the world – namely eggs,...
View ArticleSimple fare, quaint vibe at beach cafe
Finding fancy eats (or at least, fancy prices) along the coast isn’t hard to do. An affordable spot to grab a meal, on the other hand, can be as elusive as finding a parking space. I stopped by Cafe...
View ArticleJack in the Box’s waffle sandwich – Is it good?
Oh waffle sandwiches, you glorious food trend. In Orange County, Bruxie debuted their lighter-than-air waffles folded around Angus burgers, fried chicken and more in 2010, eventually expanding to...
View ArticleEarly Bird wakes up Fullerton diner dishes
Chef Joseph Mahon put a bird on it. His new Fullerton breakfast and lunch venture, Early Bird, is as hip as anything that might be spoofed on TV’s “Portlandia.” The chef-driven menu features local,...
View ArticleRustic and organic among restaurant’s themes
Le Pain Quotidien brought European flair to Fashion Island last year, and in today’s Register colleague Lori Basheda share what’s made her a fan. She writes: Le Pain makes several quiches daily. The...
View ArticleStarling Diner is simply darling
Brunch is by far my favorite weekend ritual, a leisurely bookend to a busy week. Whether it’s a greasy spoon or a more high-brow spot, there’s always an excess of sugar, carbs and meat – and if you’re...
View ArticleDana Point cafe has the breakfast of champions
You might want to bring a friend when visiting seaside breakfast and lunch spot RJ’s Cafe. The portions are so large that each meal could be split between two – though they’re so tasty you may not...
View ArticleGreat breakfast sandwiches come cheap
Breakfast sandwiches are my preferred way to start the day, but for some reason, I can’t find much middle ground locally between the hockey pucks at McDonald’s or more elaborate versions at sit-down...
View ArticleBreakfast burrito shines at tiny doughnut shop
We’re on a breakfast kick this week (and perhaps every week), so after hearing praise for a burrito at Kelly’s Donuts and Burgers in Huntington Beach, I’m excited to give it a try. Yelpers rave about...
View ArticleThrowback diner stands the test of time
At the retro Pop’s Cafe in Santa Ana, you know you’re in for a pretty good deal. You won’t take a hit to your wallet with these breakfast and lunch classics, which are beloved for a reason. It’s good...
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