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Orange County - Magnolia Cafe restaurant
3.4

Magnolia Cafe

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • American
  • Casual
  • Food
    bad
  • Vibe
    bad
  • Perks
    good

Food: Underwhelming culinary fare

There appears to be no shining star in the menu at Magnolia Cafe, and that is if you even get enough of what you ordered. Between what customers have described as the worst food they've ever had and noted issues like stale rice and an oldish smell, freshness perhaps isn't their strong suit. Add to this the inconsistency in portion sizes, and it seems like only the strong will survive. The only saving grace appears to be a nice variety to their menus

  • Great Variety

    Menus offer nice variety, something for everyone; consistently good.

  • Okay Value

    Offers daily specials and reasonable prices, average quality food.

  • Small Portions

    Several reviews note small portions, indicating inconsistency.

Top 3 dishes at Magnolia Cafe

  1. 1

    Grits 🏆

    Huge bowl of delicious grits, a much-loved southern comfort food.

    Grits dish
  2. 2

    Reuben Sandwich

    The reuben sandwich offers a savory, perfectly balanced, irresistible classic.

    Reuben Sandwich dish
  3. 3

    Liver and Onions Sunset Dinner

    Offers both great value and taste, especially satisfying for the stomach.

    Liver and Onions Sunset Dinner dish

Vibe: Outdated and dreary atmosphere

The vibe at Magnolia Cafe isn't exactly what you might call 'welcoming.' A dreary, outdated atmosphere screams for some form of renovations. The place isn't buzzing with excitement either, with popularity and trendiness that has declined significantly since the old days.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Horrible ambiance with dreary, outdated atmosphere and too quiet.

Perks: Adequate parking, terrible noise

The generous parking space is the silver lining for patrons of Magnolia Cafe. Children would also love it as it offers a great kids menu and a family-friendly atmosphere. However, the noise level can be disruptively high, making it barely possible to hear the waitress or carry on a decent conversation, which dampens the dining experience.

  • Great For Kids

    Great kids menu, family-friendly atmosphere, affordable, and accommodating.

  • Hard To Hear

    Noisy, can barely hear waitress, disruptive to dining experience.