Rose Cafe- Lake Forest

From the first step into this restaurant, we were greeted. And, I appreciate how helpful they were. All the staff that we saw were smiling and welcoming. Feels great to have a warm greeting! The restaurant is very clean. Tables and chairs are so cute. If I could, I would have dined-in. I think it feels like a place where one can stay for awhile. I liked the variety on their menu. I ordered the Classic Breakfast Burrito with bacon and also a BLT with the addition of avocado on toasted sourdough bread. The ratio of all of the ingredients was great. And, the ingredients tasted as if it were cooked at home. The salsa was yummy! It was a great complement to the burrito. The sandwich looked delicious and fresh. My daughter enjoyed it very much. I know it was only my first visit but I wanted to write a review because our first visit left an impression. I plan to return again.

Most of what has been said in other reviews is true. Only points I have to add are:1. Only 4 small tables inside2 expensive ($21.95 fir a turkey burger)3. If using the Lake Forest BOGO card, be sure it works before finalizing the order. Card did not work for us, ended up having to pay for the meal. Wife will try to get money back from the BOGO card program.4. Only have plastic utensils; so, do not suggest ordering an open face sandwich.

They have a huge brunch/lunch menu, and also offer pastries on the weekends. The cafe itself is quite small, but they have a large, covered dog-friendly patio for larger groups. You order and pay the cashier first, and then staff will bring your order out to you when it's ready. They have an extensive breakfast/lunch menu, which includes breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, burgers, sandwiches, salads, etc. They also have a decent selection of pastries including donuts, croissants, baklava, cakes, pies, etc.They seem to be known for their breakfast sandwiches, so I opted for the "Classic" breakfast sandwich ($9.75) with sausage and an everything bagel (you choose the bread and protein option). I also got a hot coffee and some pastries. The pastries were decent, but while the almond claw croissant ($4.75) looked super delicious, it just didn't taste as fresh and flaky as competitors nearby).Overall, I would still come back for a quick brunch, but will probably get my pastries elsewhere.

the staff here are so friendly and the food was prepared so quickly. plenty of seating and parking. the shawarma is a big portion and delicious.

I wish I wrote my review right after I came here! I forget the name of the nice lady who helped me out! Okay, so my cousin has been raving about Rose Cafe since I've told her about the Lake Forest BOGO gift card program (which sadly seems to have ended), but she kept telling me I had to try it. My co workers had zero interest so I never went. Finally, I told her you know what, since we work so close - why don't we just go together?! & we did just that and everything was great. I was able to phone in my order a day in advance for the time that I was meeting my cousin at for lunch, and the nice lady had everything ready almost exactly on the dot. I was impressed! There is plenty of seating outside and she brought the food out to us very shortly after we paid for our food. Everything about our food tasted great. Cousin got a lettuce wrapped cheeseburger with fries and I got the Rose's burrito with fries. The burrito came with egg whites, avocado, Swiss cheese, and red potatoes with no added salt. The food was delicious and the staff were SO friendly. I loved everything about the experience and wish I would have tried them sooner! Now I can't wait to come back and try more of their items! So glad I ended up checking them out! Will definitely be back for more!

I love this place! We usually order by phone and our order is always correct. Staff is efficient and very friendly and the place is always tidy, the food is delicious!

Rose cafe is awesome but I took a two stars off for the following:1. Parking is rough2. Price is high, no sides and they wanted to charge more for a simple ingredient add-on.Also i was disturbed with the overload of onions and the wacky Persian cucumber cutting style. They weren't peeled, ends were left on, and they were cut at a very thick angle I almost couldn't watch the sandwich.On another note I think the pm Bluefig concept is cool, may visit in the future.

A place where service and food are good!I got hit with early AM coffee & breakfast burrito cravings and decided to stop here since they have both. I arrived right when they opened and knew what I wanted to order, an Iced Vietnamese Coffee and Steak & Egg Burrito. I walked in and approached the register where the friendly worker asked if I needed help. I placed my order and patiently waited outside. Not long after, the worker found me outside and gave me my coffee, then a few short minutes after that found me once more to give me my food :'). Talk about service, and with a smile!I strolled over to my workplace down the street and opened the to-go container with my burrito, and stuck a straw in my coffee cup. I was ready.How was it?- Iced Vietnamese Coffee: Somewhat strong and a little more bitter than sweet, it tasted good. Small crushed ice allowed plenty of room so that the coffee to ice ratio was balanced.- Steak & Egg Burrito: This burrito had eggs, sliced beef, hash brown, bell peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese. Heavy, hot, and greasy. I'm not sure if the oil was from the cheese or beef, but there was quite a bit of it. Other than that it tasted pretty good. It comes with a side of salsa but I recommend getting 1 or 2 more because it was barely enough for half of the burrito.They have indoor and outdoor seating available.There's some parking in front of the business and also around the corner in the same plaza. Two spots in front are reserved for pickup orders.I've had the Grilled Chicken Wrap from here before and it was also good. I recommend giving this place a shot!

Did not expect this little hidden cafe to churn out such a delicious breakfast burrito at nearly 9pm...not only was it very satisfying, it was also a decently sized handheld meal.We walked into what looks like a coffee shop that was right next to a hookah lounge (I believe they're associated with each other). While you do order at the register before finding seating, you may need some time to look over the menu, which includes omelettes, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and salads. They offer coffee and pastries, too.I went with a California Burrito, and it came out surprisingly quickly. It was served cut in half on a small tray lined with thin parchment paper. Seemed so simple, but it was nicely made and had each ingredient shine like our lovely California sun. Lemme just say that I really appreciated the amount of yummy protein and healthy fats wrapped in there - sausage, egg, bacon, avocado. The sour cream and melted cheese gave it an almost smooth texture while holding everything together. I liked that this burrito didn't have fries in it, and I'd totally get it again if I'm ever in the area, along with a coffee that seems to get rave reviews on Yelp.We weren't a fan of the limited seating options for a big group and the pervasive fumes from next door, but we left before things got too rowdy and smelly. The ladies who helped us were going back and forth between the shops but did their best to accommodate the influx of customers. Parking directly in front of the cafe was small, but the lot connects to others used for the nearby restaurants.

Consistently delicious, no matter what I order.I've tried a handful of items here, and it's always so good.Very friendly staff too.