Da Vien Coffee

★★★★★ 4.6 (945) • $$

"As if 6 cream tops weren't enough, Da Vien came out with banana cream!It reminded me exactly of banana pudding and it's so creamy that you can pretty much eat it by the spoonful. There's no artificial flavor and it's available for matcha and coffee lovers alike.If that's not your cup of tea, don't hold back on trying any of the other cream tops. My favorites are matcha and black sesame but you can't go wrong with any."

Nice Burger 100% Vegan - Costa Mesa

★★★★★ 4.8 (814) • $$

"Excellent service with awesome vegan options!I tried the sweet potato animal style and the barbecue burger both were hot and delicious."

Forn Al Hara

★★★★★ 4.6 (757) • $

"If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. My absolute favorite Arab bakery in the OC! They have the best baked goods, pastries, and flatbreads that give you a taste of the Middle East and teleport you as if you were "back home."Our go-to's are the manaeesh with zaatar, egg/cheese, and lahme (minced meat). They come with a side of pickles and olives for the perfect touch. And you can't forget the tea with fresh mint leaves to wash it all down. The owner is extremely friendly and knows his regular's very well. It's usually busy, but time's I have gone we are eating within 15 minutes of ordering. The walls are painted with pictures encompassing the Middle Eastern culture and people, and truly make you feel you are in another world. It is a mainstay for Arabs all throughout OC, and a must try if ever in Anaheim's "little Arabia" on Brookhurst St."

Bake & Che

★★★★☆ 4.4 (784) • $

"Loved the food, I ordered a Pandan Grass Jelly with light sweetness. The grass jelly had no flavor but that's just how grass jelly is. The milk was slightly sweet and really good. It was more of a textural dessert than a flavorful one, but overall I loved it!The place itself had lots of seating and it was completely full on a Friday night. I don't have much to say about the service since I ordered on the self order machine, but the staff seemed really nice and helpful. Super nice ambience of the store and nice place to hang out on a late night."

Fiesta Grill & Catering

★★★★★ 4.6 (704) • $$

"Come here!! (not the touristy places on PCH). The food is excellent, quick service, even when there's a line out the door, and great prices. We used to come here in 2014 when we lived here. We were very happy to see it's still outstanding and Carlos and staff are working hard and excellently after 10 years!"

Kei Coffee House

★★★★☆ 4.1 (765) • $$

"Hands down to another Kei concept Pastries are delicious, beef pate was yummy, the pastry was very flaky if you don't mind the mess. The breakfast burritos were loaded with eggs, sausages and the beacon crunch, great texture. Service - fast food pace. Order and wait Ambiance - spacious Filled to youngsters with their laptops"Remote@ works."

Benley Vietnamese Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (678) • $$

"This place is so Gluten-free celiac friendly! It's right next door to a great Gluten-free bakery so they know their audience. My family ordered bun and all the meats were flavorful and delicious. It's exciting to find a safe and tasty place to eat!"

Thai On Fire

★★★★☆ 4 (650) • $$

"Our Thai spot when I visit the in-laws. It's owned by the same company as "Sushi on Fire" and while we've been here several times we've never tried either of their sushi locations.Duck Noodle: Noodles with roasted duck (Skin on), bean sprouts, green onion, cilantro, and garlic sauce. My favorite, very nice soy sauce based broth, overall noodle soup tasted clean and not heavy.Potak: (Hot & sour seafood soup) Thai spicy soup with seafood in a spicy broth of lemongrass (Shrimp, fish, calamari, and mussel). Delicious and a good option for seafood lovers, my wife uses their version as the bar for tiwhr places. Pad Thai: pan-fried noodles with egg, bean sprouts, cooked in sweet and tangy sauce garnished with crushed peanuts. Noodle were perfectly cooked and not falling apart, consistent for takeout or in-person dining.Shrimp Blanket: Marinated shrimp rolls with wonton skin served with sweet and sour sauce. Nice and crunchy, tasted great with the sweet and sour sauce."

Orange Curry

★★★★★ 4.5 (509) • $$

"Best curry in town with good price. Quick service.We ordered Garlic Nann. 2 items plate: Chicken Tikka Masala & Goat Curry and Chicken Tikka Masala & Chicken Curry.If you like spicy, dont hesistate to ask the worker for Green Chili, those will make you sweat in this cold weather."

Van Dyke Coffee Roasters

★★★★☆ 4.3 (527) • $$

"The location of this place is just across the Fullerton Municipal Airport. I walked in to a very casual atmosphere and a friendly greeting. It looks like a good place to sit and watch the plane land and take off. Unfortunately, there was absolutely no activity during my visit. I found the place on Yelp and wanted to try the blueberry scone, but it looks like I arrived too late. They said they're already out for the day. I opted for the corn cheese scone since it's not a common item. I bit into it and it crumbled very softly and started to melt in my mouth. They did a great job. The year of the corn is there for sure and I taste it. However, it was difficult to taste the cheese even though I see the melted cheese. I think I would have loved having small bacon bits in this thing.I visited the roastery on the side. They were actually roasting on site. Best way to get the freshest coffee in town.I will definitely come back when I'm in the area."

River Belle Terrace

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (814) • $$

"We loved the bold and tangy flavor of the BBQ sauce on the loaded fries. 10/10 would get again. The chicken pot pie soup did not come out hot.. maybe Luke warm at best. However, their biscuits in the center really make the soup taste good. I loved the buttery mash potatoes so I wish I got one of those meals instead. I got lucky and was brought inside to eat for my reservation and it really keeps the noise out so you can really refresh from Disneyland and get a second wind for the rest of your day. Get the 2 or 3pm reservation to recharge !The servers are really attentive and super nice.I wish there was a restroom in the building - just doesn't make sense to me not to have one for guests eating in at these type of restaurants."

The Bungalow Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (631) • $$$

"What a fantastic dining experience this evening at The Bungalow in Corona Del Mar. The hostesses were very friendly and professional as was the Valet attendant. We were seated at a lovely booth in the dining room. Derrick was our server extraordinare. What an amazing person, professional and kind. We started with drinks and my wife had her favorite, Don Julio Blanco with Topo Chico and three limes muddled with mint and I had bottled water and a soft drink. We both started with salads and my wife had the Cesar salad and I had the wedge. Both salads were presented well and very tasty. Oscar, another fine individual came by and brought us fresh bread and also attended to our table. We so enjoyed the evening with great conversation and fantastic food.Derrick took our entree order as well and my wife had the seabass entree, butterfield and I had the filet mignon entree with melted blue cheese and a side of sautéed spinach. The meals came out beautifully prepared and presented and the taste of both meals were excellent. I finished with an Americano and some additional conversation and then Kevin, one of the managers, stopped by to thank us for coming in while asking how everything was. We thanked Kevin and praised the staff, food and overall experience. Highly recommended"

Le Mirage Pastry

★★★★☆ 4.1 (419) • $

"Went into the store with high hopes considering seeing these all over tiktok. and let me tell you they did not disappoint. i ordered the dubai chocolate strawberries and they were delicious, the amount of strawberries, chocolate & knafe were amazing and definitely worth the price, everything was high quality not to mention that the whole store was very tidy and clean. the man who attended us was beyond nice and welcoming. will definitely come back."

Nonna Mercato

★★★★☆ 4.3 (375)

"Came here with a party of 4 on a Saturday afternoon around 1:30PM. Was told it would be an hour wait; however, we were seated after 20 minutes. All seating is outdoors, and they have seasonal menus that change every so often. There is a bakery inside where you can purchase baked goods. Their cookies are delicious. I want to try their pastries next time.Food: -Mafaldine (nonna ginell's bolognese, percorino basil $23) 5/5 This was delicious! Had the perfect amount of salt, meat, and tomato sauce with cheese and basil as a garnish. Would definitely get this again.-Winter Panzanella (burrata, nonna vinaigrette, chicory, squash, dried cherries $19) 3/5. The vinaigrette was a little too bitter for my friends and my taste. We wouldn't get it again.-Spaghetti (nduja, pomodoro, pecorino, rosemary $22) 4.5/5 The spaghetti is what you expect but a little elevated. Personally, I would get the Mafaldine again over the spaghetti.-Tonnarelli Alla Carbonara (guanciale, egg, cracked pepper $23) 4/5 This pasta was the prettiest out of the 3. If you like more white/creamy based sauces, you should get this pasta. -Baked eggs (tomato & sweet pepper stew, goat ricotta, toasted bread $17 5/5) This is basically a shakshuka. I love tomatoes in general, but the flavor in this stew was delicious. The bread is also one of the better breads I've ever had. -Frites w/ Bearnaise Sauce $9 (3/5) Unfortunately, the fries were soggy. The sauce was also under seasoned. I wouldn't order this again.TLDR: Order the mafaldine if you like tomato sauce/Bolognese pastas OR if you like white sauce/creamy egg pastas then you should order the Tonnarelli Alla Carbonara.Also-- get their bread from the bakery. The country bread was amazing and tasted like one of the best sourdough breads I've ever had."

Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (586) • $$

"Hungry Bear has always been a park favorite. We were so excited they brought back bbq to this area and it did not disappoint. It's genuinely good, not just theme park good."

Mr Sandwich

★★★★★ 4.5 (333) • $

"I've been coming here for roughly 20 years. They have the best freshest sandwiches and the service is amazing! The food portion is generous size as well, highly recommend!"

Crocker's The Well Dressed Frank

★★★★☆ 4.3 (363) • $$

"A jaw-dropping experience. Yelpers have rated this one so correctly. Crocker's is a simple, hole-in-the-wall kind of place with such a fun, friendly vibe. The fact that it is smack dab in the middle of the adorably touristy island of Balboa makes it even more special in spite of the insane parking situation.I am not sure what caught my eye first. The decor: walls, plastered with millions of defiled one dollar bills, that a person can barely resist taking a sample (but don't!) or the bakery cases full of freshly baked sweet and savory goodies that will most likely turn your brain into mush while you are trying to calm down long enough to choose only one, or submiting to the urge to buy one of everything. But, we truthfully came for lunch, not sweet things.Their menu may sound very common, but once the food started flying out of the kitchen, and quite fast, I might add, we knew we had made an excellent choice coming here. There is nothing ordinary here.The burger was cooked to perfection. Juicy, big, full of quality ingredients, and crowned with a tender brioche bun. The one side my son chose was their homemade, red potato salad that ended up bringing tears of joy to his eyes. His strawberry milkshake was the final straw. Real strawberries, rich ice cream, not overly sweet, and topped with whipped cream and a cherry. Usually a silent eater, he could not contain himself with their praises.And then he tasted his wife's clam chowder. Complete melt down. And fun to watch as he scraped the container bare in between moans of ecstacy.This clam chowder ranks at the top of my list, too. I sure hope you love creamy! This is unadulterated, ultra creamy, and loaded with tender clams, potatoes, with a lightly herbed taste. This is my idea of the perfect clam chowder I have searched for over many years.My lunch choice, the grilled cheese sandwich, caught me by surprise. I love grilled cheese, but this one, in all its simplicity, soared to the top of my happy, grilled cheese dreams. Two kinds of cheeses, slices of tomato, sandwiched between two large pieces of sourdough, buttered and coated in parmesan, then grilled to a toasty finish. I could only eat half, but I sure had to resist the urge to become a glutton. I picked a green salad with their balsamic dressing for my side. Should I mention that the potato salad's siren call was unmercifully directed at me as well? I nibbled surreptitiously in between sanctimonious bites of baby greens.Last but not least was the foot long hot dog ordered by my hot dog loving husband. Although spectacular looking, he had regrets. If he had to do it over again, the hamburger would have won his heart. As it was, he was pleased with his award-winning potato salad. And, after sampling the clam chowder, he placed two large orders for chowder to go, knowing that our daughter and granddaughter back home would be the happy recipients of some of it, but not all.Now, the curse of eating inside their tiny eatery, besides having only a few tables, is the fact that those bakery cases are right in front of your nose. It's brutal torture. And our family is not known for self-control in that department. These bakery cases did not display ordinary stuff either. Every item they offered was unique and screamed of homemade goodness. Needless to say, we staggered out of there with a shamefully big bag filled with 4 irresistable baked delicacies, two full containers of chowder, and leftovers, to be split three ways.Bottom line? When in Newport, this is THE SPOT our family will instantly gravitate towards. No argument there!"

Sivar Treats

★★★★★ 4.6 (299) • $$

"Came here for the pupusas, and there is definitely a lot to pick from! The cheese is key, and it was on point! I had an Asada pupusa which is different than your usual add ons but it was great! They had international pupusas, so different add ins in the pupusa from that particular country which is a great idea! We'll definitely be coming back to try their full on breakfast plate. Great customer service as well."

Teaish & Coffee

★★★★★ 4.8 (260) • $

"What a cute little gem of a shop! It's tucked away in a plaza with parking in the back, making it a nice surprise to find. The interior decor is charming, and you can really feel the vibe, especially with the older crowd enjoying the place late at night. Honestly, it's so much better than your average Starbucks!I tried the peanut cream latte and the mango matcha, and they were both delightful! You can really savor the rich taste of the coffee bean in the latte--it's just delicious! The mango matcha is exactly how you'd imagine it would taste, refreshing and fruity.And I have to say, the service was fantastic! The staff was super friendly and really made the experience even better. Definitely a spot worth visiting!"

Thai Addict Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.3 (311) • $$

"We ordered fresh shrimp rolls and pad see ew shrimp and both were delicious. Prompt service and piping hot food...enjoy. This is a mom and pop storefront but has a 64 seat capacity. Simple decor and very clean and tidy."

Crumbl - Brea

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (475)

"Mark D. Is very friendly, has great energy and serves with a smile! Good employee, good business!"

MJ's Pinoy Fiesta

★★★★☆ 4 (334) • $

"I did a search for the best lumpia in OC and this place came up as an option. It was New Years Eve at like 3pm and it said they closed at 5. I called to see if they could make me a tray of 100 lumpia and without hesitation the woman on the phone said let me check if we some left... after a minute she came back and said yes and can I come before 5. I was shocked. We got the lumpia and served them as an appetizer for a New Years Eve Party and they were a huge success. We told everyone where we got them and encouraged them to go there as well. We will be repeat customers 100%."

Phuc Long

★★★☆☆ 3 (571) • $

"Nicely decorated place especially for Lunar new year. Coffee is great and has a wide variety of selections"

Halaloglu Turkish Street Food

★★★★★ 4.8 (201) • $$

"We were craving Turkish food so we decided to make the trek out to try this place. It's a casual eatery with a few tables. If you are a large party, I would suggest ordering takeout instead. We ordered:Lentil soup - a nice way to start the meal and warm up your stomach for feasting! It's smooth, creamy, and delicious!Beef baguette - our favorite item! Tender cuts of beef with salad and amazing sauce. The beef was juicy and had a slight kick of spice to it. The baguette was fresh and soft, not the type that cuts the roof of your mouth. Beef & lamb bowl - my kids loved this the most. 2 large kabobs of flavorful meat over rice and salad. They gobbled this up - toddler approved! I also loved the flavor of the meat as well, almost like it had blue cheese in it. Ayran - Yogurt drink - it's perfect for washing down spicy foods and also great for digestion after eating too much! It's a staple when we eat Turkish food. They also have complimentary black tea available in the canisters which is a huge plus to drink with your meal.Kunefe - our favorite dessert. It's a crunchy noodle pastry with cheese, sweet syrup, and toasted pistachios. The perfect way to end a meal. The owner was so sweet and gave us recommendations and also gave us some food for our hungry kids while we were waiting. He also turned on cartoons for the kids to watch, since they were getting a little crazy. All of the food was freshly made, with the right amount of spice, and delicious. The food is authentic and delicious on its own, not overly disguised with sauce like the more Americanized places. The portions were generous and prices were on point for the quality of food. Highly recommend this place. We will be back to try the other dishes."

Chewie & Mellow

★★★★★ 4.6 (206) • $$

"Finally tried the dessert shop that I'd seen ALL over social media!Chewie & Mellow in Irvine is literally decked out to the NINES and their branding is on point. the tofu pudding in the sweet tofu mango drink was so silky & mango-y, and the dark cherry slush that came highly recommended by the staff was OH SO good. And it automatically comes with tea jelly + konjac jelly!I'm a sucker for anything taro, and their sweet purple bliss bowl is a literal bucket of happiness.Thanks for reading! ^-^"

Almuchow Atbp.

★★★★★ 4.7 (197) • $$

"I love this place! Their food is freshly cooked with generous portions.I love having a side of broth or soup with a meal; they don't normally have a side of soup on their menu. They were nice enough to just make a simple broth and garnished it, which tasted really good.Great customer service."

Golden Sun Mediterranean Kabobs & Desserts

★★★★★ 4.6 (196) • $$

"Came across this hidden gem while shopping in the area. All the food here from the plates to the hummus to even the desserts were made fresh. Lady took her time in making the entire plates, and she did an amazing job making it fresh. The Lamb was cooked to perfection with the right amount of flavor, and the beef was juicy with rich flavors. The salad even tasted delicious along along with the pepper. Service was excellent, and she even gave us free baklava, which was very appetizing with the right amount of sweetness. Highly recommend this spot."

Crepes Bonaparte - Fullerton

★★★★☆ 4.4 (214)

"Place is legit and smells soooo good when you walk in.I love this place because they have savory crepes which is what I crave for breakfast/lunch - whereas most places only do sweet or dessert crepe which is just basic. BTW Their drinks also really good!It is on the "west" side of downtown and faces Harbor Blvd and just past the alley. It has a little private parking lot and they validate there so check it out. You can also park farther away for free (no validation required) during the day."

Tony’s Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.7 (175) • $$

"I had read on instagram that Tony's Kitchen was open on Thanksgiving day and children were able to dine for free. I was so impressed with their generosity to the community that I made a point to visit today for my first time. Total success in every way. Greeted and served by Lizette - and she was excellent! Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and attentive. The food was delicious! We had Calamari, Chicken Parm, Spaghetti w/meat sauce and outstanding Tiramisu for dessert. I will definitely be returning!"

Enchanted Coffee - Santa Ana

★★★★★ 4.6 (174) • $$

"Stopped here for a couple hours to get some work done and it was such a great place to do so. The specialty drinks were delicious, the wifi was consistent and overall ambience was a great working environment. We ordered the Miel Latte and the Mint Matcha. The matcha flavor was really good with the mint aftertaste and the Meil with honey and cinnamon was a nice complement to the coffee. Would definitely return!"

John's Cypress Burgers & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (245) • $

"Never have a had an issue with food. Food has always been great. However, I have been to John's many, many times and each time the tall, bald, chubby white man helps me out, he's always got to have a grumpy and rude demeanor. I typically place an order online. When I go to pick up, he stares at me until I say good morning. Last time I can remember, I thought I was supposed to be greeted as the customer. Anywho, I let him know I am here to pick up my order. I still get a blank stare. So I go to the next window where I'm told I have to go back to the same window I was at previously. Ridiculous! This happens every time."

Mama Roscoe's Pizzeria

★★★★★ 4.5 (164) • $$

"When I first checked out Mama Roscoe's I was a little turned off by the pricing in comparison to what I was seeing visually of the pizzas. I was skeptical. Elementary school held a fundraiser here so it was time to try. (And a big thanks to them for being so generous for hosting the fundraiser) What you see in the photos (fully loaded, picture perfect pizza) is what you actually get. Each slice had generous amount of toppings. The mozzarella is of high quality as it didn't sweat like cheap mozzarella does. The flavors were spot on. Absolutely delish and worth every penny! We also got a meatball sandwich, and it was loaded up. We cut it into quarters and still had about 4 meatballs in just a quarter piece. I'm glad I was skeptical, because I was proven wrong. Great pizza and meatball sub. I'm eager to try more out in time to come."

Feng Cha Teahouse

★★★★★ 4.6 (134) • $$

"Fragrant tea, delicious sweetened drinks and best of all.., the boba texture is PERFECT every time!The foam toppings take milk teas up a notch and sooo good! Also love that we can substitute non caffeinated drinks with sparkling water which I haven't seen other boba shops offer."

ZeroZero39 Pizzeria

★★★★★ 4.7 (121)

"Zero Zero 39 Pizzeria!I don't understand the name of this pizza place lol I guess it is unique. The pizza was surprisingly really good. I didn't check the reviews beforehand, and basically winged it. I went pretty basic in what I ordered. Just went with the cheese pizza. The pizza is flatbread style. It had a good amount of sauce and cheese. The flavor was good. It tasted just like pizza in Europe. Service was good. I waited for fresh pizza to come out of the oven. So it was steaming hot, and extremely fresh. Ambiance is very casual. Grab a slice and sit at one of the tables, or walk around while eating your slice."

Cheesetella

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (259)

"Nice to have a place like this in the area. The cake had a good flavor with a big enough portion to share with others. It's a bit more dense and not as fluffy/light than we were hoping. The employee was friendly and the cakes were baked and ready, so they fulfilled the order quickly."