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March 2024 by Mister PrimeMinister
I really enjoyed the Belgian
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March 2024 by Jill Allen
Best breakfast in OC!This place is AMAZING! You can taste the high quality ingredients. Highly recommend!
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February 2024 by Stefanie Green
Breakfast was so tasty! Portions are huge, we had the American breakfast and the daily special (Brussels sprouts and bacon scramble) and neither of us could finish our meal. The potatoes are perfection and the jelly that comes with the toast makes for the perfect little dessert with breakfast. There was a long line but it moved quickly, and we got our food less than five minutes after sitting down. Outdoor seating was plentiful, with lots of families, children, and dogs. This is a happy place to be on a weekend morning!
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January 2024 by Shahram Mehraban
Amazing breakfast place. Everything is delish.
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November 2023 by Seymour Titt
VERY IMPRESSIVE ! My wife has been quietly nudging me for a few weeks to try this local place for breakfast. Admittedly we don't go out for breakfast very much because we want great lattes and a fresh cooked breakfast...not easy to find at the same place. As usual I did my research on Haute Cakes Caffe and came up with mixed results.....some very average reviews whinging about high prices, slow service, average food and some very good reviews overall. With the horrible hot weather lately we decided to amp up the volume on Sunday and hit the road at 7am on our bikes....a bit of a challenge for me in particular but it was my idea so I better do it. AND WE DID ! After our ride to the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve we rode our eBikes straight here. THE PLACE WAS PACKED ! We parked our eBikes outside their covered patio at 8.45am. I went inside to see if this was where we wanted to eat.....it's fast casual so you have to line up and there was quite a line. Glancing at tables I passed the food looked pretty decent. LET'S DO IT ! My wife checked out the menu board outside the indoor dining area and then I lined up to place our order. SURPRISE SURPRISE ! I really only waited a couple of minutes before it was my turn. A very cheery cashier named Riley took my order for 1 x ALL AMERICAN SCRAMBLE ( 2 eggs + bacon + cheddar + avocado + tomato + toast + jam + potatoes ). I asked Riley about substituting poached eggs on one of the breakfast dishes...that was a no. But Riley came straight back with I can have 2 poached eggs, bacon, toast and a side of fresh fruit...a special not listed on the menu board. WHOOPEE ! I did ask Riley to make sure my eggs were HARD POACHED. Oh and do you have FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE ? We do ! And last but very important 2 x 12 oz LATTES....had to have whole milk no fat free....with caramel syrup. I paid upfront and was given a table number...63. Riley explained they will announce when our lattes are ready to collect at the espresso bar. TOO EASY ! I took my glass of fresh squeezed orange juice with me. I then came back and grabbed a couple of cool waters from their huge water dispenser opposite the espresso bar. A LOT OF DOGS ! We are not very found of eating any meal with dogs around. We had a good spot at the very front of their covered outdoor patio away from the dogs and within view of our eBikes. I walked back inside and arrived just as our Lattes were placed on the counter. THEY LOOKED GOOD ! But then I had to ferry them all the way out to our table without making a mess and without bumping into anyone in line....about 50 feet. We thought our lattes tasted quite good....thank you barista Vianney. WHOO HOO ! A bubbly server named London brought our our breakfast order and everything looked fabulous. My wife was more than impressed with her huge All American Scramble...I did not think she had a chance of getting through it. My wife demolished the lot...so delicious ! I did pinch a couple of her skillet sweet potatoes...scrumptious. My breakfast dish was exactly what I wanted....2 hard poached eggs, yummy crispy bacon, artisan toast with jam & butter plus side of lovely fresh fruit. HARD TO BEAT ! Between sipping my well made latte, drinking my delicious fresh squeezed orange juice and an occasional slug of cool water I was getting very hydrated for the hot day ahead. We enjoyed everything we ordered and thought the service was exceptional. SEE YA SOON !
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November 2023 by bette rogers
I went to have lunch order salad it was supposed to have walnuts and chicken in it it had little pieces of chicken and it only had little walnuts about three pieces and my friend had eggs and they were raw I can't believe how much we payed and food was not cook or prepared Right just a shame we not be coming there or tell people to go there ????
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November 2023 by Yau Jackson
Very nice environment, good service, the foods are delicious. Good choice.
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November 2023 by Travis
Orange Ricotta Cakes...it's a must order. After a concerted effort to find the best pancake in OC, my years of diligent research has failed to uncover a better pancake than this. Note you can substitute any combination with the Orange Ricotta Cakes, which is what you should do. Trust me.
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October 2023 by Ned Kelly
BREAKFAST BLISS ! On Sunday we planned to have breakfast here....rain, hail or shine. As it turned out it was raining so no bike ride on the day. Instead we jumped in our car and arrived here just before 8am ( opening time ) to beat the rush. AND WE DID ! As we walked inside we said hi to Cane ( cashier, food runner & pancake chef. FIRST IN LINE ! At the cashier counter Ana the charming cashier ( also barista & food runner ) took our brekkie order...1 x FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE, 1 x ALL AMERICAN SCRAMBLE ( 2 eggs + bacon + cheddar + avocado + tomato + toast + jam + potatoes ), 1 x PIERRE'S SCRAMBLE ( two eggs +asparagus + caramelized onions + tomatoes + goat cheese + toast + jam + potatoes ) and 2 x LATTES with caramel syrup. We paid up front and were given no 73. I took my chilled glass of Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice with me to our table at the back of the indoor dining area. FAST SERVICE ! This was our 4th breakfast visit in less than a month and we never cease to be astounded how quick everything hits the table. Of course the prediction of cyclonic rain had dampened things down a bit on Sunday morning....though it got busier before we left at 8.40am. I could see Ella the barista working on our Lattes so I walked over to the espresso bar to collect them. THEY LOOKED FABULOUS ! I had barely returned to our table with our lattes when bingo....our breakfast dishes arrived courtesy of friendly Miriam the food runner ( also team leader, barista & cashier ). AS GOOD AS IT GETS ! Our well made lattes tasted rich and very satisfying. My wife totally enjoyed her amazing American Scramble. Pierre's Scramble...what can I say...it has everything that makes a great breakfast dish. I LOVED IT ! My fresh squeezed orange juice tasted perfect....to the last drop. WITHOUT A DOUBT ! Haute Cakes Caffe knows how to deliver the perfect breakfast experience !
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September 2023 by Reevemama
One of my favorite breakfasts ever! I had the orange ricotta pancakes and they were divine! I got them with eggs and bacon and it was literally one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had. Everyone in the family loved their choices from the breakfast burrito to the buttermilk pancakes. I was on vacation and found Haute Cakes through trip advisor! Amazing! I just wish I lived closer so I could go all the time.
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September 2023 by Zed Star
FEELS LIKE HOME ! We all go out looking for great food and welcoming service. Someone quite famous recently said....we remember how we felt more so than the actual food. SO TRUE ! My wife and I enjoyed a pretty fabulous breakfast here a week ago...first time visit and we left very impressed with everything particularly the friendly service. WE'RE BACK ! On Saturday we decided to have a nice breakfast here to kick start our day. EARLY ! In fact we pulled up outside at 7.50am ( before they opened at 8am ) to beat the rush and nab a table inside. As we walked inside I said hi to a tall male employee named Mario who was arranging items on tables on the outdoor patio. Turns out Mario is one of the chefs. I spotted another gentleman wearing a baseball cap and sipping his take-out coffee..this guy looked familiar and I was right....it was Paul Taddeo the co-owner / founder ( with his wife Tania ). We struck up a lovely conversation...Paul is a warm and genuinely friendly guy. I mentioned how much we enjoyed breakfast on our first visit a few days ago. HARD TO BEAT ! Our expectations this visit were very high given our stellar first time experience. After quickly working out what we wanted we lined up at the cashier counter to place our brekkie order...almost first in line. My wife who loves pancakes wanted the HAUTE COMBINATION ( 2 eggs any style + two buttermilk haute cakes + sausage or bacon or fruit + maple syrup + butter )....my wife asked for crispy bacon while I had decided on PIERRE'S SCRAMBLE ( two eggs + asparagus + caramelized onions + tomatoes + goat cheese + toast + + jam + potatoes ) and a side of crispy bacon. DRINKS ! I had to have a FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE ( and it is fresh squeezed ) plus we ordered 2 x 12oz LATTES ( they use Common Room Roasters ) with whole milk...no fat free avail and caramel syrup. Vianney the cashier / barista took care of us in a very friendly helpful manner. We paid and we're given no 37 table number. I took my chilled glass of fresh squeezed orange juice to our table. WHOOPEE ! We scored a perfect inside table with a commanding view of all the action. Being here so early we knew that it would get very busy before too long. AND IT DID ! Before we knew it our Lattes were ready.....they looked magnificent. I thanked Miriam the barista when I picked them up. OH YEAH ! Our expertly made creamy lattes tasted rich and very satisfying. As Paul the co-owner said to me earlier....he prefers richer tasting coffees not mild. WOW ! A very pleasant young food runner named Ana brought out our breakfast dishes together....what a mouth watering sight ! TOP OF THE WORLD ! We had everything we could possibly want right in front of us...it doesn't get much better than this. My fresh squeezed orange juice tasted as good as any I've ever had...and I've had them all over the world. THE FOOD ! My wife was in raptures enjoying her pancakes...perfectly made I was told. I couldn't get over the sheer size of my Pierre's Scramble let alone the amazing flavor combo of the fresh ingredients incl scrumptious skillet sweet potatoes....and the yummy side of crispy bacon. Mario the chef came by to make sure we were happy with our meals. OF COURSE ! A smiling young man named Cane ( also cooks the pancakes ) came by to take our empty plates away. It was 8.45am and the place was filling up fast...time to leave. No wonder this thriving eatery has been going for 33 years with friendly service second to none plus amazing food and drinks. Our high expectations were totally exceeded !
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September 2023 by David Snowden
We have been eating at Haute Cakes almost since the day they opened. Breakfast at lest two, often three days per week. The service and staff are exceptional as are the pastries and other food. I highly recommend it!! I only wish it were open for dinner!!!!!!!!!
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August 2023 by Sara Muldoon
Be prepared to wait in line if you go on a Sunday morning and show up as early as you can. Delicious food and would go again if I'm in the area! Recommend the blueberry oatmeal haute cakes.
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July 2023 by Catherine
This is a great place to come for a leisurely coffee date or brunch, tucked away in the lovely greenery-filled courtyard. The all American scramble sounded basic but was the most satisfying breakfast, and of course can’t skip the pancakes. Great coffee, too!
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July 2023 by Leanna M
Ordered a breakfast combo to-go and swapped out the buttermilk pancakes with the GF Oatmeal Blueberry ones. DELICIOUS and what a treat to be able to have gluten free pancakes! Everyone was so friendly to me and my small dog. I waited at their outdoor area for my food to be ready and was a little sad I didn't have time to stay and enjoy the atmosphere.
