Plums Cafe

This is a great brunch place! There is indoor and outdoor seating, and the service was great. Casual vibe. My bf and I came and ordered one sweet dish (berry waffle) and one savory (Santa Fe eggs Benedict). The portions were large and the food was delicious. The waffle came with homemade whipped cream that was superrrrr sweet. Definitely did not have to use the syrup and just ate it with the cream. The eggs Benedict had perfectly runny yolks and the potatoes with it were delicious as well.My bf ordered a Bloody Mary which he said was okay. I got the Herb & Berry non-alcoholic cocktail, which was alright and tasted like a berry lemonade. Their drinks aren't their strong suit. Come for the food!

I came here for a birthday brunch over the weekend. We ordered a variety of food and drinks. I got the Danish Baby and Iced Vanilla Latte. The Vanilla Latte was very delicious and came out pretty fast along with my friend's drinks. They ordered some cocktails and all of them looked so pretty. The Danish Baby was HUGE and I got it with berries. You can also get it with bacon if you want it to be more savory but the berries were so fresh and sweet. It was $20 for the massive portion and my latte was $7. My friends said their food and drinks were good too! Service could've been better but I understand since it was a weekend and it was busy. It took a while to get anyone to get our check at the end and refill waters or anything. We sat there for a good amount of time and the seating outside is a bit close. I would highly recommend doing reservations before coming. Parking can also be difficult because the lot can fill up if it's during peak hours. There's street parking you can do but you will need to walk over. I thought it was good overall and would come here again.

I was able to get a reservation the day before for 12pm. When we arrived, it was packed. The hostess told us we were early (we arrived at 11:47) so we had to wait about 10 mins.The parking lot gets crowded too but there's plenty of spaces. The restaurant is pretty small with a lot of tables inside and outdoors. It can be a little noisy but not too bad. I got the french dip sandwich with the gathered green salad. The salad is so good, I wish it was a bigger portion. The sandwich was decent. The espresso martini was good. It wasn't sweet and gave me a good buzz.The food is a little pricey so I probably won't be coming here too often but the service was great.

I am so happy we stumbled upon this place. We came on a holiday weekend. There was a wait for a table but no wait at the bar, so we went for the bar as the full menu was also available there. The staff were so welcoming and friendly as our order was taken right away and they shared their favorite sips and bites.The food was incredible!! We ordered the Sweet Potato Hash and the Plums Biscuits and Gravy. It's not often I clean my plate but at Plums, every bite was delicious that I couldn't leave anything behind. I cannot wait for my next trip to the OC to try out Plums again!

Great food and service! Came with a large party and they took care of us. I highly recommend the giant cinnamon roll if you have a big group. The restaurant has lots of indoor and outdoor seating. It's very casual. Enjoy!

Made a reservation a day in advance. We waited only 15 minutes before we were seated. There's a big parking lot. There's seating outside but it looks claustrophobic. We were seated indoors.The Espresso Martini is good here. Not to sweet but not bitter. You get a big jug of water to refill as you eat. I got the Hangover Burger. It was delicious. The fries on the side were crispy and not dry. It was a hearty burger. There's a secret menu on top of the already large menu. The restroom is spacious and large but it is only one single stall. There was usually a wait for the restroom so be on the lookout for your opening. Our server with the red hair was great. We always had water at our table and she refilled our water prior to us leaving.The food was delicious but not sure how soon I'll be back with how pricy it is. It was a fun experience.

Plums has been my go-to brunch spot since highschool, so when my parents arrived in the U.S, I couldn't wait to share this iconic American brunch experience with them. We got the Dutch baby, skirt steak and eggs, cinnamon roll, and corn chicken salad, and everything was so good.My parents, who tend to find American food overly sweet or salty, were pleasantly surprised. The steak and eggs were perfectly seasoned, with incredible cut fries that complemented the dish so well. The Dutch baby was light, not overly sweet, and the fresh berries were a burst of freshness in every bite. The corn salad was also surprisingly really good.. I'd be content if work gave me this everyday for lunch. And the cinnamon roll? At a whopping 2lbs, it was ridiculously fluffy, perfectly cinnamony, and the icing was pure dessert heaven. Our server made the experience even better, being incredibly sweet and attentive the entire time. I've always loved Plums and today's brunch was a testimony to why.

cute brunch spot!! parking can be a little difficult as there's not too many spots in the plaza. we put our name down and were seated in around 20 mins. i'm glad they were able to seat us, we came pretty close to closing (sorry :( ) service is great!! they're so nice here. i love how they make their ketchup from scratch, it's so yummythe cinnamon roll is a must! it comes out ooey and gooey in the best way possible. i thought the edges would be dry, but it was crispy and yummy! even when it cooled down, it was sooo good!the trailblazer wrap was also so yummy! large portions and yummy potatoes. the potatoes are crispy but very rosemary heavy. i'll be back to try the dutch baby next time!!

Food: 6.5/10Service: 8/10Ambiance: 8/10Maybe my expectations for this place was too high because of the great and may reviews, but I've had better brunch food. We got the most popular items: the dutch baby and santa fe eggs benedict but I'd say they weren't the best for me. It's definitely a nice brunch spot, but I personally think this place was overhyped. The eggs benedict was too salty and the dutch baby was slightly bland.

Dutch Baby 8.85/10- this baked deep dish pancake was seriously so good! The outer edge was nice and crispy but I absolutely loved the interior which was super soft and buttery - so much more moist and flavorful than the edges. They gave us fresh strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries which were the perfect complement to balance out the butteryness. I loved how it came out piping hot so the butter just melted right into it.Dungeness Crab Omelette 9.75/10- this was absolutely incredible! The hollandaise sauce was so fresh and creamy and I loved how they added dill which made everything taste so bright. The asparagus was perfectly seasoned and still had a nice snap to it. What really made this omelette amazing was how they didn't skimp on the Dungeness crab - they put these big chunks all throughout which made it taste so decadent. The eggs were also super fluffy and cooked perfectly.Campfire Trout 7.87/10- they make this with pan-fried cornmeal-crusted trout and serve it with two eggs, peppered bacon, and potatoes. I really liked the texture that the cornmeal gave the trout - super crispy on the outside while keeping the fish moist inside. The eggs paired so well with the fish, and I loved how the bacon had this peppery kick to it. The potatoes were fantastic - perfectly cooked and I loved the rosemary flavor they added. They also gave us salsa on the side which surprisingly worked so well with the trout!The trout and crab omelette also came with a side of sourdough bread with butter and jam which was also so good but everything was so filling. Green Tea 10/10- I love hot green tea and this was the perfect drink with breakfast! So fresh and clean tasting - really helped balance out all the rich dishes.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Plums is one of my absolute favorite brunch spots in Orange County! There's a reason why it's always packed - they have so many incredible options and everything is honestly delicious. Their drinks are also fantastic and they have such unique cocktails.Instagram: @hungrytamale