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Orange County - Friends Cafe restaurant
6.4

Friends Cafe

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Breakfast
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    good
  • Perks
    great

Food: Plain Jane with a pepper kick

Friends café’s menu pulls no creative punches - teetering on the precipice of lackluster and threadbare, while the taste of the dishes borders on monotonous. However, portions are lauded for their generous sizes and the value reflects the same. The freshness breathes life back into the otherwise mundane offerings, and the variety lands a neutral punch. Some find it overwhelming, others call it par for the course.

  • Large Portions

    Customers love the generous, large, and perfect portion sizes offered.

  • Okay Taste

    Others found the food satisfactory or okay but not exceptional.

  • Not Creative

    Menu is standard, common, and lacks originality or specialties.

Top 3 dishes at Friends Cafe

  1. 1

    Pancakes 🏆

    Pancakes described as best ever, fluffy, light, and amazingly delicious.

    Pancakes dish
  2. 2

    Chilaquiles

    Chilaquiles stay crunchy until the very last bite; universally enjoyed.

    Chilaquiles dish
  3. 3

    Eggs Benedict

    Most find the eggs benedict delicious with perfectly cooked eggs.

    Eggs Benedict dish

Vibe: Ambiance bruised by uninspiring drinks

The ambiance at Friends is deemed dull and bare, in dire need of some sprucing up. Its non-alcoholic beverage options left customers thirsting for more, while its ability to ignite a buzz sits on the back burner. The elements that could compensate for an out-of-fashion ambiance are missing, stripping the restaurant of vivacity.

  • Negative Buzz

    Lacks in visuals and ambiance, not compensated for by service.

Perks: Hospitable oasis with inconvenient outdoor

Friends trumps in perks with ample, easy parking, quiet interiors allowing congenial conversations, and an exceptional service - be it a family dinner or accommodating a party of 15. Dietary sensitivity is met with ease. However, the outdoor dining area needs a reposition - its current spot is claimed by a handicapped parking space, much to the guests' chagrin.

  • Great For Kids

    Waitress very accommodating, making dining pleasant for kids and family.

  • Okay Service

    Friendly staff but service experiences varied; improvements could be made.

  • Bad Outdoor

    Outdoor dining occupied handicap spot, inconveniencing disabled guests.