Zinc Cafe & Bar
Zinc Cafe & Bar
lowfat scone with apples, oats, pecans & cinnamon
roasted beets, burrata cheese, arugula, toasted hazelnuts, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic, garlic toast
chilled vegetables, organic sprouted hummus, chimichurri, lemon (gf, v)
house guacamole, roasted salsa, chilled vegetables & tortilla chips (gf, v)
mayonnaise, mustard, chives, parsley
cauliflower pure, cheddar, poached egg, bread crumbs, toasted sourdough (gfp)
seasonal quiche & a green salad | please check our website for the quiche of the day
corn tortillas, two poached eggs, Rancho Gordo black bean chili, pico de gallo, cheddar, marinara (gf)
poached egg, tortilla chips, salsa verde, avocado, roasted anaheim chili, queso fresco, sour cream, romaine, pico de gallo (gfp)
scrambled eggs, vegetarian sausage, caramelized onion, white cheddar, avocado, pico de gallo, roasted salsa, flour tortilla, corn tortilla chips
scrambled eggs, vegetarian sausage, caramelized onion, white cheddar, avocado, pico de gallo, roasted salsa, tortilla chips (gf)
two fried eggs, herb cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, pickled onions, arugula, choice of bagel (gfp)
asparagus, mushrooms, goat cheese, lemon & a green salad (gfp)
caramelized leeks, soft scrambled eggs, seasonal fruit, choice of toast | sub egg whites +$1 (gfp)
persian cucumbers, tomatoes, jammy egg, cured olives, herb salad, lebneh, feta, za'atar, preserved lemon, fig jam, toasted sourdough (gfp)
buttered sourdough, smashed avocado, onion, heirloom cherry tomatoes, lemon, radish, chives, dill (gfp, vp)
house made granola with nuts, sesame & orange, berries, choice of milk (gf, vp)
berries, dried cherry & nut topping, milk
berries, whipped cream, maple syrup, orange butter
berries, orange butter, maple syrup
traditional german pancake, fresh berries | add lemon curd +$2
bchamel, garlic confit, gruyere cheese, roasted mushrooms, jalapeo, red onion
spinach, tomato confit, baby artichokes, burrata, chili flakes, lemon
cauliflower pure, rosemary, onion,fontina, arugula (gfp, vp)
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, grana padano, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil
house garlic knot with fresh garlic, olive oil & herbs
seasonal soup, garlic sourdough toast | please check our website for daily soups
seasonal soup, garlic sourdough toast | please check our website for daily soups
Rancho Gordo heirloom black beans, tomatoes, green onion, sour cream, house garlic knots (gfp, vp)
Rancho Gordo heirloom black beans, tomatoes, green onion, sour cream, house garlic knot (gfp, vp)
mixed greens, feta, tomatoes, pine nuts, kalamata olives, croutons, zinc vinaigrette
arugula, shaved radish, fennel, lemon vinaigrette, grana padano, toasted pine nuts
carrots, cabbage, bean sprouts, basil, mint, spiced peanuts, brown rice, braised tofu, thai ginger dressing
kale, radicchio, shaved cabbage, avocado, parmesan, lemon vinaigrette
Zinc vegetarian patty, avocado, white cheddar, Zinc sauce, red onion, tomato, butter lettuce (gfp)Choice of salad or soup | Zinc Fries +$2*Zinc vegetarian patty made with brown rice, walnuts, eggs, cheese, mushrooms
Zinc vegetarian patty, arugula, dijonaise, roasted mushrooms, gruyre, caramelized onions (gfp)Choice of salad or soup | Zinc Fries +$2*Zinc vegetarian patty made with brown rice, walnuts, eggs, cheese, mushrooms
roasted beets, sauerkraut, gruyere, coriander seed, sea salt, zinc sauce, toasted rye | choice of soup or salad (gfp, vp)
gruyre, cornichons, tomato, onion, dijonaise, toasted sourdough | choice of soup or salad (gfp)
egg salad, butter lettuce, tomato, tabasco, dijon, whole wheat bread | choice of soup or salad (gfp)
house egg salad, butter lettuce, tomato, tabasco, dijon, whole wheat bread | choice of soup or salad (gfp)
shaved fennel, celery, radish, bell pepper, hard boiled egg, arugula, basil aioli and olive tapenade on ciabatta | choice of soup or salad (gfp, vp)
bell pepper, brown rice, mushrooms, marinara, creamed swiss chard & a green salad (gfp)
mushroom quinoa, cashews, sweet potato, arugula, cucumber, harissa, corn (gf, v) add a poached egg +$2 | add avocado +$2
rancho gordo heirloom black beans, brown rice, cheddar, avocado, sour cream, cabbage, salsa, corn tortilla chips (gf, vp)
rancho gordo heirloom black beans, brown rice, cheddar, avocado, sour cream, cabbage, salsa, flour tortilla, corn tortilla chips (vp)
sauted spinach, shallots, ricotta | choice of marinara or bchamel
plain | everything, served with cream cheese
chili, cumin, garlic, labneh dip (gf, vp)
goat cheese, white cheddar, fontina, grana padano, bechamel, onions, house bread crumbs
mixed berries with honey & orange zest (gf)
seasonal fruit with honey & orange zest (gf)
sourdough | whole wheat | rye | gluten free +$1
please check our website for today's selection
double chocolate cookie with pecans & walnuts
pecan shortbread with lemon frosting
lemon curd, shortbread crust, toasted almonds
espresso soaked sponge cake, vanilla cream, cocoa
Intelligentsia espresso & hot water
Intelligentsia espresso & hot water
Intelligentsia coffee, choice of steamed milk
Intelligentsia coffee, choice of steamed milk
Intelligentsia espresso, choice of steamed milk
1/2 iced tea, 1/2 lemonade
Intelligentsia espresso, choice of steamed milk
peach orange juice blend, raspberry puree
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soups and chowder, drink
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interior
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ramen and noodles
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Aida C.
Oct 1, 2024
I went into Cafe Zinc Laguna Beach today for a10:00 am breakfast. I enjoy walking in & shopping on the market good's wall. I've always loved all the unique items that John (owner) had picked out. In the early days he would travel to Europe & bring wonderful, unique kitchen goods back to sell. I realized I hadn't been to any Zinc locations for a few months. I had heard that they had changed the menu @ the Orange location by adding meat options. I first looked over the menu & remembered the delicious asparagus toast. I approached the counter & gave them my order. The conversation came up & I found out John had sold all of his Zinc restaurants to a corporate business. I was so shocked & truly sad. I had been coming to Zinc Laguna since the early '90's. I couldn't believe it!!! I truly understand why he sold his restaurants as I can't imagine how he even had any time to enjoy life. But a great thing that the Laguna Beach employees had said is Laguna Beach is the only location that is keeping the menu the same with the salad selections, menu items & the market goods. Yippee!! I had walked in the coffee bar side on the right side to kindly request if they could make my latte hotter, which the barista politely agreed. I noticed all the beautiful flower arrangements were gone. It seemed like the artsy, beautiful personality had left the building!!
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Joanne L.
Jan 3, 2025
Food:All the meals were good, but we were surprised by the smaller portions, given the price. I was a tad bit disappointed in the middle eastern breakfast because it seemed to be just a lot of herbs and limited amounts of the food itself (one slice of toast, one egg, some cheese). The breakfast burrito and omelette were good, but again, price was a bit steep for what they were. Service: You order at the counter and the food gets brought to you if you're dining outside. The person taking our order at the front was very friendly and patient. Location:It's located in the hub of Laguna beach and has a very nice outdoor seating area that is great for a sunny day. It was a bit busy for a weekday brunch, but we had no trouble getting a table outside or food.
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Elizabeth H.
Feb 10, 2025
Had an enjoyable meal and coffee beverages at Zinc and it was nice it wasn't too crowded because of Super Bowl! The Mediterranean Plate was so colorful, full of flavors, and nutritious. While the Poached Eggs on Toast simple yet delish. The German Pancake was wonderful as well brimming with fresh strawberries over! For coffee beverages the White Chocolate Mocha was perfectly delicious and fun. Not that I'm a fan of Turmeric Latte but it'll pass that my husband really enjoyed it. Cozy seating outdoors while savoring a good meal makes the day feel good. There are fine merch located inside the cafe. Will definitely drop in again perhaps on a quiet afternoon!
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Rhonda W.
Mar 1, 2025
Before the transition of ownership I loved the food, especially their egg salad sandwiches. It's obvious that the original owners didn't share the sandwich recipe. I support small businesses so I'll say no more. I wish thm loads of success. It's a great local place to meet up with friends and family. The service is great and what could be nicer than sitting in their lovely patio to soak up the Laguna vibe.
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Gohar K.
Jul 25, 2024
I had this place saved up in my bookmarks for a while now. We go to Laguna beach a lot but it was our first time eating here last Sunday. The lines were super long but we waited. They have a salad bar that people were making plates with. I believe sold by the weight. We ordered a toast with eggs and a Mediterranean breakfast. Both very small and not filling at all. I got one egg on my plate and three pieces of bread. The food was fresh and tasted ok. I ordered a seasonal iced latte with rose water and loved it. The salad looked good but we didn't try it. Customer service was ok.
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Joy H.
Jun 20, 2024
This café can be rather busy since it is so close to main beach. I typically would find parking in a nearby parking lot, but it's not easy.-You order your food at the register and there are a few locations to sit including at the bar, indoors and outdoors. They have a large outdoor patio. They bring your food to the table. -I love all of their hot beverages. My favorite meal is the avocado toast.
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Rob C.
Jan 14, 2024
Food - healthy place with a greens and plant based foods. They also serve other non- plant based items and breakfast. I had the eggs benedict. It was lackluster as the egg was on top of the toast but i guess i was looking for hollandaise sauce as am used to that. But i digress as it wasn't in the menu. But still, could have been lightly sauced or something.Service - it was meh. Nothing to write about.Ambiance - this is a cool casual place. Outdoor seating galore.Verdict - meh. I think i need to adopt the healthy lifestyle for me to live this place. Not yet. Lots of veggie options. It's ok.
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Isabella D.
Jul 14, 2024
Food was good but nothing too special. Outdoor seating was nice especially in relation to the beach. I had the spinach lasagna and it was good but a lot of the food is made from the pre-made section of the cafe which isn't too great and seems to just be reheated? However, overall it's still good vibes of a cafe to go to if you're in the area!
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Joe C.
Jan 29, 2025
Ordered a matcha latte and was extremely disappointed; would not recommend this place for coffee
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J K.
Feb 14, 2025
Really fresh, good food! Order at the counter, sit outside. They have heaters overhead but bring a jacket if it's cold. The grain bowl was amazing.
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Rated: 4.1 (31 reviews)
Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Mediterranean
