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Zinc Cafe and Market

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Local(949) 719-9462

3222 E Coast Hwy
Corona del Mar, CA 92625

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Zinc Cafe and Market
Local(949) 719-9462

3222 E Coast Hwy
Corona del Mar, CA 92625

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User Reviews of Zinc Cafe and Market

Yelp.com Review - by Brent A.

5.0 of 5 stars. For a healthier breakfast option this place hits the spot. Not a huge menu, but quality none the less. The portions will leave you satisfied. The coffee & fresh squeezed OJ rock! Service is friendly &...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Prairie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant is great for grabbing brunch. It's usually packed so I'd recommend going in groups of 4 or smaller.The food is all vegetarian o if you love meat, I wouldn't recommend this place. But...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hands down best Brie and Arugula sandwich EVER! Fresh baked french bread, light layer of mayo, large chunk of Brie cheese, lightly layered with arugula. I dig this sandwich!
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by J D.

4.0 of 5 stars. A fantastic option for casual breakfast, brunch & lunch in CDM. Everything is fresh, health conscious and quite good. I am hooked on the Zinc Sunrise (orange juice, pear juice and raspberry puree)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by stacey s.

2.0 of 5 stars. The only thing going for this place is the atmosphere and outdoor patio. Other than that, I wouldn't bother coming here for the food. The portions are extremely small. And sure it's healthy but you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Rating for breakfast ONLY...My dad brought me here for breakfast at his friend's suggestion a few months back and I have been hooked ever since. The place has a european rustic vibe to it - real...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dante C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here *and ordered* with no knowledge that it was a veggie-only place.With that said, I had the Zinc burger and it was pretty good.Perhaps the most striking feature of this place is the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ltothehizzay y.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great little place for brunch. It's a very cute place that reminds me of San Francisco. Their egg whites with black beans and mango salsa = yum! Also, their yogurt and BOMB granola is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was pleasantly surprised by Zinc Cafe. I eat more meat than is probably healthy, so vegetarian places are never really on my queue of restaurants to try. But a coworker brought me here, so here's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christian D.

3.0 of 5 stars. They're definitely health conscious and put a lot of time into the design of the place. Although the art borderline-sucks-taint and the chairs are uncomfortable as hell, like riding public transit.I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica R.

4.0 of 5 stars. What a gem of a place for CDM!My hungry eyes grew wider, and wider (that's what she said) as I gazed down the aisle of the market....artisan cheeses, sea salt caramels, herbed cottage cheese, jars of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by phoenix a.

5.0 of 5 stars. I didn't know what the heck to expect when this place was chosen as the meeting spot amongst my co-workers. In my head, I was like, eh, another coffee shop.But what a pleasant surprise after a pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yumm. Their breakfast burritos are delicious!!! I've only been here for breakfast, but have never been disappointed. My favorite part of this place is that not only is the main entree delicious but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Evan L.

5.0 of 5 stars. What is with their obsession with putting every food component in a bowl? The burrito has the salsa, sour cream and guacamole in separate bowls on top of the plate. It makes for an awkward meal....
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wish I could go back in time and kick my former self in the face. Approximately eight years ago, my mother and I walked into Zinc Cafe on Pacific Coast Highway in Corona del Mar, did a LA once-over...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is trult one of my favorites. If you go there twice they will remember your name. It is a great little gem that allows people to come together and enjoy breakfast. It is a beautiful interior and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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Yummy Vegetarian Food!

Zinc is a great place for a quick bite to eat! They have wonderful ready made food and their quiches are great and I love their sandwiches. I would recommend trying it.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yuka K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm so sad when I come here too early for lunch. I love lunch!This place is in the perfect location: take a sunny walk to burn off the calories... to See's Candy to add on some more with free...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve V.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is wonderful for brunch after a hefty night before. They have a made to order menu along with some pre-made stuff. There is a very open indoor seating area as well as an outdoor area. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hanui C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is where I rewind before/after a day of shopping at South Coast Plaza, Fashion Island, or The Lab. I have been to all three locations of Zinc (solana beach, corona del mar, laguna beach), and I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Judy W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I enjoyed eating at Zinc for almost a year before I realized it was vegetarian. This reflects more on the tasty cooking and menu than it does on my IQ. Zinc Cafe and Market. Dine in, Take out, Take...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Restaurant by Nicole D. at InsiderPages

Great spot for a healthy breakfast. Cute outside patio. Reasonable prices. Usually fairly crowded but not so much that you won't get a table. Good place to grab a coffee and a pastry or to sit down and order a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jill o.

4.0 of 5 stars. You hardly miss the meat here. Deli and cafe-style in the likes of Dean and Deluca - very much NYC like other jill said below. Delicious salads and yummy pastries. unlike some vegetarian places around...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Travis D.

3.0 of 5 stars. A good place in my book. If I was a vegetarian, this place would be pretty close to ideal, but since I am not, it just seems a little bit too expensive. Still, healthy and vegetarian places like this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by joshua w.

5.0 of 5 stars. We've made so many friends eating breakfast at Zinc. John the owner cares about his place. Being a vegetarian, he doesn't skim on flavor and healthy ingredients. The scramble egg with cream and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vicki C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am a vegetarian, and this place is amazing! BUT...I am not basing this review just on a vegetarian's point of view. I have take plenty of people there that are meat lovers, and they all loved it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was another spot introduced to me by my friend Tim and soon to be landlord. We arrived here, after my stomach reminded me it needed to be fed on a random Friday afternoon. He suggested this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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pricey by Jaime V. at InsiderPages

I thought this place was a little pricey but it's also located in CDM so everything is a little pricey. At least the food was good and the atmosphere is quaint.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am not a vegetarian, but I love two things at Zinc Cafe. The Zinc burger and the Asparagus and cauliflower sandwich topped with a poached egg are crave-worthy. I loved going to Zinc for weekday...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yum!Vegetarian (wait, eggs are vegetarian now? what?) goodness.Breakfast is my favorite here, but the location is hard to beat and the modern sheik metal interior makes me feel nice and robotic...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alicia L.

3.0 of 5 stars. For some reason, I'm just not thrilled with this place. The food is good, but there's not much on the menu to choose from, at least for me. I've never been wow'ed by the specials (today was a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy K.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's deadly that I live so close to Zinc, I just want to go in everyday! The cold salad selection its awesome with tons of veggie and legume concoctions to choose from! It took me several visits to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenilyn P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is pretty awesome! There's nothing like good ol' vegetarian food when you are having one of those "I don't feel sexy today" days. Portions are just right, service has been consistently...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Very good gourmet cheese section in the front of the restaurant. I have also bought some good cooking supplies in this cafe, including a Mario Batali dutch oven. The cafe has a good variety of options...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marineh B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Seems as though I hit all the right spots in southern california recently. This small, busy cafe serves up the most flavorful dishes! The place is small. Only about 7 tables, and noticed people...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! It is a cafe and market place offering yummy vegetarian fair. I recommend the mushroom nut 'meatloaf' for lunch, along with any of their side dishes (I especially love the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here on a spur of the moment lunch, had a quiche and salad. I can see how parking can be terrible but the food is great. Everything looks healthy and fresh, though the younger guys will be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rochelle O.

2.0 of 5 stars. this place is kinda cool. its restaurant and market! i think it's vegetarian though, i don't remember seeing any menu items with meat. the service was okay. the cashier wasn't helpful much. and i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve F.

5.0 of 5 stars. We have been coming here for years. Although ordering is a somewhat stressful experience given the crowded counter and the propensity for lines, the quality is exceptional and unique among breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cassie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This location of Zinc Cafe is my favorite. It is usually pretty busy but you can order from any of the 3 registers in the store. Most people think you have to order from what looks to be the main...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by hayley h.

2.0 of 5 stars. Great lattes and poached eggs, but bad oatmeal and salads. Rather crappy service too.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2006
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