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Orange County - The Filling Station Cafe restaurant
6.8

The Filling Station Cafe

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

Food: Filling, fair but flavorless

The Filling Station has some popular dishes with generous portions, namely their Blueberry Pancakes, Cinnamon French Toast, and Breakfast Sausage. Reviews, however, note a lack of creativity and subpar taste quality. The food freshness straddles the line, delivered occasionally fresh and flavorful, and at times, the opposite.

  • Large Portions

    Generous portions widely praised for adding to the dining experience.

  • Okay Taste

    Experience meh, food is soso, crispy fries added an extra star.

  • Not Creative

    Menu's lack of originality and predictability disappoints; nothing stands out.

Top 3 dishes at The Filling Station Cafe

  1. 1

    Blueberry Pancakes 🏆

    Bursting with fresh blueberries; moist, buttery, and comforting.

    Blueberry Pancakes dish
  2. 2

    Cinnamon French Toast

    Soft, perfectly cooked with a delightful cinnamon flavor.

    Cinnamon French Toast dish
  3. 3

    Breakfast Sausage

    Sausage was often described as the best, delicious, and perfectly seasoned.

    Breakfast Sausage dish

Vibe: Loud yet leisurely ambiance

The Filling Station nails the ambiance with its cozy, unique, and stylish decor. Live music accompanies the dining experience while providing a delightful staging for date nights. Falling slightly short is the outdoor seating - pleasant but not memorable, losing a bit of that winning charm.

  • Great For Dates

    Private, cozy, or romantic locations deemed great for date nights.

  • No Views

    Outdoor seating nice, but meals underwhelming and not memorable.

Perks: Parking pains, loud long waits

The customer service could use some polish, with slow, inattentive service reported. The parking situation is another major letdown, especially during peak times. The lack of a reservation system doesn't help either, contributing to long waits. The outdoor seating gets a mixed review, offering both sun and shade.

  • Great For Pets

    Extremely dog friendly, with special amenities and a welcoming atmosphere.

  • Okay Outdoor

    Outdoor seating offers a mix of sun and shade, with a nice atmosphere.

  • Hard To Reserve

    Long waits and no reservation system can make dining inconvenient for guests