Native Fields

Came in on a Wednesday at lunch time. No wait for a table for 2 and was sat immediately. Inside has a decent amount of tables, lovely interior, a bar, and lots of natural lighting which I loved. I ordered the pistachio latte and the chicken tocino bowl. The pistachio latte was great, but it was not sweet - I am okay with that, but I know some people expect lattes to have sweetness so just be mindful if you are ordering this to make the proper adjustments to your sweetness liking! The bowl was so yummy. It came with a salad, rice, tocino, and roasted veggies. The flavors were amazing and there was a nice char to it as well. I had no idea this place was in the plaza, so I will definitely be coming back to try more menu items!

4.5 ** Would be 5, until the end. Huge mistake but a very big one. Food was delicious and loved how you can make reservations. My lavender matcha was ok, my friend got the regular iced matcha sweetened and I liked that better. ***Only thing is at the very end, we were paying and not our server helped us pay the bill.I'm not a fan of these portable payment methods as it's so hard to double check, but I always try to. Which is good because she gave me the wrong bill! I paid and was confused as my total jumped about $40... and had to check my digital receipt (good thing I always say yes to getting my receipt)she had me pay someone else's bill. Which was about $40 more than mine.Be very careful, very bad mistake imo.

Want to thank the waitress for recommending such a satisfying dish my first time here. It's like Going to Republique down in LA Brea but you don't have to drive that far either. The Chicken Tocino was Excellent, right tenderness, very balanced flavor profile not too sweet, cooked through, right amount of char, paired with a Philippine influenced Vinegarette salsa, Perfection! I would have preferred the brown rice that complimented the dish to have less oils and butter, but overall with the baby roasted carrots, baby Gai Lan / , wild mushrooms, just want to give the presentation a solid A. Definitely something I would come back and reorder! The tomato soup was a bit more acidic, would have been nice if they added maybe a line of cream on there, but overall, taste was great!Loved the ambiance here, the music, the lighting, it all goes very well together. I was seated on the non-bar side, Alot more quieter during the weekday, I'm sure this place gets packed during the weekends. Next time I revisit, I'll drop in for their cocktails.

A cute little brunch spot in Walnut with a focus on locally sourced ingredients. We came on a weekday around 10:30am and we were able to get seated right away (granted, it was raining outside so that may have deterred more patrons that usual). Their menu isn't huge but it does have a decent selection of mostly savory items, with a couple sweet items like their french toast and ricotta pancakes. I decided to get their "Breakfast Plate" ($22) which came with 2 eggs, your choice of chicken sausage or bacon, sesame toast, salad and their Weiser potatoes. I'm not a huge sausage person but I enjoyed the chicken sausage and liked that it was more of a patty versus a link. The food was good but nothing extraordinary. However, I did think the Weiser potatoes were the star of the dish with their super crispy exterior and fluffy interior. Both indoor and outdoor dining are available, but as the restaurant isn't huge, I'd say it's better for more intimate groups of up to 4-5 people, and isn't the best suited for groups larger than that. As for service, we got our food after about a 20 minute wait and service after that was pretty much nonexistent. Nonetheless, if you're around the Walnut area and in search of a cute brunch place nearby, I'd suggest giving Native Fields a try.

Second visit, and I'm happy to confirm--they still have the best pancakes! The ricotta berry pancake (no syrup needed, fyi doesn't come with the order costs $$) was moist, perfectly sweet-tart, and had a buttery, golden crust. 10/10! Pricey at $22, but worth it if you're splurging on brunch.The Bucatini Mushroom Pasta (vegan) was served room temp and lacked seasoning. The squash flavor was faint, chili oil spice was missing, and the thick noodles needed more sauce.I was intrigued when the server mentioned the hot chocolate syrup was made in house, expects a rich, deep chocolate flavor. However, it tasted like Swiss Miss, the Spanish latte was milky with little espresso flavor, and the matcha was light and watery.Would I return? For the pancakes, absolutely! But I'd skip the pasta and drinks.

Return of the Cinnamon Roll Serial KillerJust when I thought my cinnamon roll addiction was cured they drag me back in. They have to tell me they have some fresh ones available. My hands start to shake as the sweat beads on my forehead, ok, ok I'll take one. Then here it comes just staring at me with that smug "I'm covered with delicious icing and your not " look. How dare you, you're asking for it. And that's when the murdering started. First one fork jab, then a cut, then I just ripped it apart. Oh, no I did it again, I murdered another delicious cinnamon roll. Oh the guilt, did it have a family? I need help, I can't control myself.

Sadly I am giving this place 2 stars since there was no service & my guests & I waited about 45mins or so for our meals. Ordered the breakfast plate which was mediocre & was my second choice since I originally wanted French toast, but they ran out. The bacon was soggy & not crispy, I make better bacon at home. The potatoes were crispy & the only good thing on my plate, but the toast was on the hard side. Another reason for the low rating is because I reserved a table on Yelp, but when I arrived my table was not ready yet. As for service what service. The waitress just took our order & dropped off our bill. She did not come by to check on us when we were eating. All in all I definitely will NOT return here. Wait time for my meal was unacceptable when I saw 5 cooks in the kitchen. I was better off going to Wallace Chicken had I known I was going to wait more than 30 mins. Menu selection IMO was limited & price wise was not worth it when the meal was nothing wowing. Had better breakfast at other brunch establishments.

The inside was cozy and the workers were nice. I got the soup of the day and was warm and went well with the grilled cheese I ordered on the side. My friend got a salad and overall we thought the food was okay but needed a bit more flavor. It looks like a lot of people enjoyed the chicken tocino bowl though so if I come back I'd probably order that next time.The tables are on the stickier side too but I think has more to do with the top coat of the table and less about the cleanliness of it though.

What I had:- Ricotta cheese pancakes ($21)- Pan con chicharron ($17)- Pork sisig & garlic fried rice ($22)- Nashville fried chicken sandwich ($12)- Pistachio milk latter ($7)- Cardamom old-fashion ($7)How it tasted:- Out of the food items, the pan con chicharron as well as the pork sisig were the star dishes I've tried; moreover, they were well-seasoned, well portioned, and good temperature. The cardomom old-fashion was intriguing and I'd likely order it again.Why did I give it a four?- Solid prices and overall service. Food can take a bit to come out, but so can the servers. Overall it has multiple options for a variety of picky, yet adventurous eaters. Verdict?- Give it a go :).

I recently had the pleasure of trying the Southeast Asian Beef Short Ribs, and it was absolutely outstanding! The beef was fall-off-the-bone tender, bursting with rich flavors that had the perfect balance of savory and sweet. The garlic rice was the ideal accompaniment, aromatic and perfectly cooked. The seasonal vegetables were fresh and added a nice contrast to the richness of the beef.But the real standout for me was the almond satay sauce--it was creamy, nutty, and full of depth. The cucumber salad was the perfect refreshing bite to balance out the meal, adding a nice crunch and tanginess. such an well-rounded and delicious dish. I highly recommend it!