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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the first time this morning. I love the ambience - easy going, casual, very friendly staff. I sat at a table near the kitchen, where you can watch the chefs cooking. One of the chefs...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great little place. THe service isn't the best, but the food is outstanding. THe merlot soaked short ribs are to die for.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SOOOO good! I went here for the first time finally, after hearing such great things about it. I ordered the pesto eggs benedict, and yes, they were perfectly poached. Bad poached eggs are one of my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, service & prices. Everything on the menu is delicious and prepared with quality fresh ingredients. This place is getting more & more popular as the word gets out.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's on 'til the break o' dawn...or at least until 2:30 (Wednesdays through Sunday). Looking for a hidden gem of an eatery for a weekend brunch? Break of Dawn's your place. Tucked in the back of a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a fancy schmancy meal I enjoyed on a Saturday morning! My husband and I were out of food in the house, so we needed to feed our rumbling tummies. We were in the mood for something new that serves...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It'd been a late Saturday night...hubby and I finally crawled out of bed shortly before noon on Sunday and parked unmotivated butts on the living room couch and stared bleary-eyed at each other....
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Call me a snob but I thought this place is over-rated. I really wanted to like it. The pix on the restaurant web site were beautiful, dishes seemed very creative and I was completely intruigued by...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm...the butternut soup with spring rolls....mmmmmMy husband makes yummy noises over the short ribs.Love this place-soooo goood
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard so much about this restaurant recently, it seems like everyone at work (OC) is talking about Break of Dawn, if you have not been to the restaurant, you are not part of the "in-crowd" :)I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The beef short ribs will change your life.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here about a year ago. Best breakfast I've ever had!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
found this place by yelp and thank you indeed! I had the eggs benedict with pesto my husband had a spinach and cheese omelette. this place is beyond amazing. We first got two Steeping hot cups of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
break of dawn is a wonderfully unique restaurant in franchise-infused south county. the food is excellent, and the chef himself will come to greet you and chat during your meal. my husband and i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was my first time coming here with a good friend of mine on Friday afternoon. Heard great things about it from other Yelpers and thought I should come and check it out. Good thing is, it's not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Break of dawn is my favorite dinning experience. I go there twice a week and tried everthing on this wonderful menu. I love the eggs Benedict with pesto and I really love the smoked Salmon on a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Terrific brunch food.Short ribs.oxtail.A bit on the heavy side but creative and good food.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i was informed that we were going to eat here a week in advance...and i was extremely excited and prepared. I already knew what i was going to order the moment i stepped into "break of dawn"Tried the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is sooo hidden! Tucked away BEHIND Trader Joes..not next to Trader Joe's.The small little cafe is run my a cook from The Ritz. The French Toast was good, super sweet. Small portions for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm. 3. I don't know why waiters at breakfast places are always recommending fish dishes to me, but the one at Dawn recommended the salmon, which he described as very popular. From what I recall, it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First I have to say I am biased towards "foodie" breakfast places, and BofD fits this description without being pretentious. One of my Foodie/Chef friends in the OC recommended BofD since we'ed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here today for the first time from the ratings from yelp - didn't even read the reviews. My friend and I were hungry for some brunch and just decided to go for it. We got there and opened the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love creme brulee french toast and I've been on a search for these here in California since I've only had this in Las Vegas. So I've been wanting to come here and check it out so I dragged my bf,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The girlfriend and I were in Irvine for a weekend, came here twice for breakfast. Nice airy atmosphere, very relaxing place to be. Friendly and chill waiters. Creme Brulee French Toast = excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time there... food is refreshing to me.. their pancakes are awesome..if they can make simple pancake into a unforgettable dish.. then you know you are in the right place. Can't wait to o back...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Watching Anthony Bourdain last night compelled me to: 1)be adventurous on my food endeavors and 2) try some pork. I didn't even bother looking at the traditional menu because I'm an out-of-towner and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, it's close to my house. This place offers brunch with an asian & fusion flare. My favs are bloody mary 4 starters & eggs benedict with green sauce on top. I also like rice with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Numerous friends of mine have visited this small brunch place and have had nothing but amazing things to say about it. To say I had high expectations when I walked in would be an understatement. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down best breakfast place in town. They have excellent dished with exotic twists as well as old faves. They have all kinds of healthy alternatives and natural juices. The carrot juice is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shout out to Karina G.! I never would've known about this place if it weren't for you, thanks yo!Break of Dawn is definitely a must go-to place for brunch! Fantastic food options for both sweet and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing about this place from friends, coworkers and reading about it in the OC Business Journal, I decided to come check it out for myself.First I was expecting large crowds and long wait. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic food. Amazing duck with scallion omelette, butternut creamed corn & fig and goji berry gastrique--not gamey in the least--and even more amazing beef short ribs with merlot poached eggs,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the best brunch I've ever had. Eggs benedict with perfectly poached eggs. I think the chef puts a little pesto in there too, and just a touch of hollandaise, not overdone like at most other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was awesome. My friend got a breakfast skillet and i got a dish which basically amounted to pork fat and rice. The presentation was great and the taste was even better. We finished off...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
absolutely astonishing. my french toast creme brulee -the most delicious i ever tasted - nice presentation - with delightful taste surprises - pulled pork with tempura eggs, corn muffin, slaw - again...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cute little vietnamese fusion brunch place hidden in a strip mall in Laguna Hills. Food is very unique and tasty! I had the skillet and my friend got the duck - both were delicious! Their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is a great breakfast place. i'm pretty much a regular now. my personal favorites are the omlette and the blueberry pancakes! way above average in terms of quality. it can get busy at times but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a hidden breakfast secret! I've driven by this shopping center next to Laguna Hills Mall a bunch of times and never knew this was back there.The staff was very friendly and attentive,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a random brunch place in Laguna Hills, this place is pretty fantastic. Had the duck and the creme brulee french toast. Skip the vietnamese iced coffee and save your thirst for Lee's instead.
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Third time! Again, the regular coffee and lemonade are wonderful in the morning. We were seated right away although we came at prime brunch hour at 11 am. We ordered 4 dishes and shared everything....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic dining environment, menu, and waitstaff. Impecable food pairings.Worth.Every.Cent.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Yelp I found out about this place. The owner is a former Executive Sous Chef for the Ritz Carlton. The food is top-shelf. This is gourmet, the sauces are excellent, the staff is very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get ready for some unexpected flavor combinations! This place is a gem. It's a great place to go if you are craving something flavorful, unique, and out of the blue. My hubby and I came here for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is SO good!!! I had a friend visiting and wanted to take him out to a nice breakfast/brunch place and BOD was the perfect choice!!it has a really nice, cozy atmosphere which i enjoyed....
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is cozy and warm... it's crazazy that breakfast they serve. If you're a little tired of the typical eggs and bacon breafast then head over to Break of Dawn. Most of their dishes have a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate breakfast! Well the normal options anyway; eggs, greasy meats etc. I usualy don't care for pancakes in the morning as well, too heavy. After 2 visits to BOD I can no longer say the latter....
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place kicks some serious ass. I would never have found this place if it hadn't been recommended by a friend. And even if I had found it I wouldn't have gone in. It's in a weird strip mall next...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So freakin good. Eggs benadict is so yummy not to heavy. The skillet my all time favorite and the cream brule French toast to die for. Not a big breakfast potatoe fan much prefer hash browns but the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My daughter and her husband recommended this restaurant to my son and daughter in law. They decided to visit and ended up calling us to join them. My husband and I were hooked at the first visit. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Would have given them 5 stars, but the service is sometimes slow. Have been there 5 times and tried 5 different dishes and all were great. If you enjoy eating breakfast out, you have to try this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food with freakin large ass portions. I am so emaciated from the portions usually served in San Francisco. Everyone up there is a health, vegan, organic freak. They need to fatten up. Skinny...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food! It's in the back of a shopping center which we've gone to for years but have never known about. While driving around, we noticed a little crowd in front of this place so decided to try...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mom brought me here soon after it first opened, cause she is more of a foodie than me.. and always is keen on trying the new hot-spot in town (they are so far and few in south county as it is)....
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, Great Service prices are a little high, but worth it. I had the Eggs BenedictTwo Soft-Poached Eggs, Grilled Sun-Dried TomatoFocaccia, Tender Smoked Ham,Holy Pesto...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
well I tried this place out because of all the great reviews. I did not think it was that great. It was expensive! My husband ordered an omelet, which he loved, but asked to substitute the potatos...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tucked away in a center near the Laguna Hills Mall, this place is a gem. I tried it based off a review from OC Weekly, and am glad I did! I had the sasuge and eggs with rice and my friend had one of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic food. I didn't care the sandwiches but the other dishes are all good. I recommend the cinnamon roll, it's so decadent. Here are some of my favorites: beef short ribs, barbeque pulled pork,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tucked away in the corner of the Trader Joes / El Torito shopping center, there's this adorable breakfast / brunch eatery where you can eat your little heart out. Needless to say, since discovering...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just had this for the first time today. It was AMAZING. We ordered the benedict and it was the most delicious thing ever. The subtle Vietnamese flavors matched with traditional American comfort...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Terrific brunch -- delicious food presented tastefully but without pretense. Both sweet and savory dishes were really well made. Nice, laid-back, spacious dining room. Very reasonably priced for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Ritz Carlton chef's jackets on the wall are a bit much - especially since the Ritz isn't on the cusp of any recent culinary breakthroughs. In any case, the design of the restaurant is very airy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the food is GROSS!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place on yelp and saw that it had a lot of good reviews, so I knew I HAD to try this place. This place seems like it has a combination of Vietnamese cuisine and American cuisine. This...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great, tasty food! It's beautifully served and the portions are huge! I had some smoked salmon and poached eggs on crispy pancake and my hubby had scrambled lamb sausage with wild rice. We loved the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
2 miles from my apt and I never knew. Eggs benedict - Beautiful. Roommate's something hash something with potatoes smelled much better thought, but not sit-next-to-a-girl-make-conversation better,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place to eat! We were visiting our friends and they took us here for a nice brunch.Orders at the table:- Creme Brulee French Toast -- Yummy- Coconut Pancakes - Yummy- Duck - Looked...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I truly enjoyed the experience here. This is the ideal place if you want a gourmet-style/unique breakfast or lunch. I arrived at 12:30 PM to a mildly busy atmosphere. The staff was very attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I make sure to take everyone I know here. The menu is definitely creative and unique..and scrumptious! The presentation is nice, too! Oh, and the service here is also very good. Definitely has a 'fine...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Someone recommended to try this place, so today I was there with a girlfriend. This was what we ordered and yes we are piggies that loves VARIETIES!!! 1. Corn beef hash - yumo :)2. Chiquilles...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food! The chef takes flavors to the next level...extremely creative & interesting dishes. You MUST try the pulled pork with the tempura fried poached egg...a little bit of heaven in your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's nice to have a place like this in a city known for fast food and national chains. The menu is deceptively simple but the food is far from. I had the Ox Tail soup with 7 beans and egg. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh yeah, it's on till the break of dawn! Just had breakfast here and it was fabulous. Great atmosphere, good energy, the kitchen is open and workers as well as the owner were hustling and bustling...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really neat. Very unique menu and some amazing creations. The chef / owner was a chef at the Ritz Carlton Monarch Beach before starting his own place, and his talents are clear.The only...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say I go out of my way to get Vietnamese food too often but I'm glad I did today! So good! I was surprised by how well everything turned out.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
havent been back for a while. havent been doing breakfast/ brunch our for a while. but it was as good as i remember. usually, i conjure up some unattainable notion in my head of how good the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the sasauge and rice. It was...ok. I honestly thought it was something that I could make at home. But then again, I was kinda sick so my tastebuds weren't all there. Even so...i still think...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OVER RATED! Maybe I just had high expectations, or maybe my taste buds are not refined enough for the food...whatever it was, I think Break of Dawn was overpriced. My total for a mahi mahi salad ...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so finally came back to give this place a second chance, and the food still tastes very great and very fantastic. The service however has improved drastically. It still has a couple rough edges,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I visited the official website prior to going and was touched by the story. I was also attracted by the photos I saw on Yelp. I guess I should have picked a day when master chef Nguyen is actually in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant. I read some of the lower star reviews and cannot tell you why they thought it was either okay or bad. I came here with pretty high expectations and this restaurant definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad place for brunch with the girls... I've had this place bookmarked for quite awhile and was really looking forward to trying the food here. The concept was cute (a vietnamese twist on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant is located at Laguna Hills. I have to say I came with high expectation because I have been reading raving review about this place. But their menu changes pretty often, some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a small vietnamese restaurant with maximum 20 tables and a dA�cor that you would expect only the ordinary pho, but once murmured "open sesame", a whole golden mountain appears in front of your eyes....
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Man, this is a tough one.If I was rating on food alone, Break of Dawn would easily earn 4 stars, if not 5. The dishes are creative, well presented and delicious-- my BBQ pork with tempura fried egg...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saturday morning rolled in and the wifey wasn't up for cooking breakfast, so I had to find something. I really wanted to try some place new and recalled seeing this place every once in a while on a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Had the creme brulee french toast. Was not good at all. Major QUALITY issues going on here, and I also question the freshness. It tasted like it was sitting out for some time, and was on par with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the most interesting restaurants in OC. The menu choices are inventive and challenge you, the diner, the try something a little different.The corned beef hash is rather excellent! The Beef Ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Walking in this morning, I was greeted in a friendly manner. The menu looked intriguing and when I asked my server about one of the dishes, he was able to tell me about it. It's great when staff are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Husband is going to be SO MAD, but we just shared their cinnamon roll on a sizzling skillet of syrup and I really didn't think it was all that. The roll seemed hard - like it was old and was cold in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I had a good breakfast together for Saturday morning. I have to say that we went here just to try something new.I was happy with the service we got. The coffee was good and had no...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, but not incredible. I had the $16 prix fix which included delicious butternut soup (a rip at $9.50 ordered separately), chicken stew, and creme brulee. The soup was the highlight. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
*SUGAR RUSH*That Creme Brulee French Toast really hit the sugar rush spot. It was very yummy until I couldn't take it anymore. And there were a ton more menu items I still want to try and I probably...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for brunch on Sunday and it was bustling. Economy, schonomy! Ordered the Meatloaf this time and it was very good, especially the gravy which had an earthy pepperiness to it. The only problem...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Will definitely be going back soon:1) diverse menu with a little bit of everything (classic breakfast fare, fancy lunch, asian dishes, cocktails and wine list, dessert)2) food was nicely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always liked this place. We've been many times for breakfast and I thought their take on eggs benedict was priceless. Who would've thought pesto on poached eggs would taste so good. The ham had nice...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't give alot of 5* reviews, but I do like this place... alot. For some reason it's really hard to find a good breakfast spot in the OC. And I've found it here. It's the bomb. Not just your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd describe it as wonderful "comfort food" with a Ritz Carlton-trained-sous-chef twist, and a dollop of Vietnamese influence!We've eaten here 2 weekends in a row sharing our dishes. We're on a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wanted to stay close for breakfast due to a mishap. We had originally wanted to go to Costa Mesa but guess it wasn't our day to go.I suggested Break of Dawn as we hadn't been in a while. We got there...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously overrated - and if you have the audacity to say so expect flames from the Break Of Dawn mafia.Serious - Plum, HauteCake or even PacificWhey are better.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is absolutely the phenomenal. This is the only place in town where you can eat for $10 and food is just as good as the Ritz Carlton. The rumor is that Chef D is not a friendly guy...untrue....
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh how i adorecreme brulee french toastdeathly deliciousthat i've never had before
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow I can't believe this place has such high reviews. I don't see why this place is popular. I came here to see what the hype was all about and I was very disappointed.1st off the place is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I should have reviewed this place a long time ago. I am close friends with the owner so I guess i am a little biased. But this is the standard for me for all breakfast places. Ive eaten just about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
four star hotel-style breakfast without the price. i'm not sure that i'm as enthusiastic about this place as some other reviewers are. break of dawn certainly has nice food for an extremely reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gourmet art that's almost too beautiful to eat.Great place to bring a friend, relative or date to impress them.Very humble ambiance but the food is top notch.Highly recommend a visit!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
::UPDATE:: Sept 27ththe family and i went to grab a lunch today. i tried the oxtail cassoulet and trisha had the vietnamese-style chicken club (which i've already reviewed below. cassoulet is a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1 star off the bat for their name Break of Dawn!Props to Chef/Owner Dee Nguyen...he takes your everyday breakfast and lunch dishes and put some flare into them...very nice food presentation!Nice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just preface this review with, I really wanted to like this place, since there are very few good breakfast places in Orange County. However, having said that, I was very disappointed. I will...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a really nice breakfast here on Sunday. It was Father's Day, but we got a table outside right away. Since the weather was so lovely, I'm glad that we did (the inside of the restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, let me apologize for the LONG review. (I hate reading long reviews, don't you?) I'll use my being a Yelp newbie as my excuse...I've been looking for a good breakfast place close to home....
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a fabulous, unique menu. I love the eggs benedict. My only complaint is that they're not open for dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite having to trek all the way down to OC, BofD was pretty good! I had to try some of the Viet fusion breakie comfort food so I picked up the meatloaf and it was a nice and light change from what...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a bit on the fence about this place. I like the decor and the airy atmosphere... but really I'm all about the food when it comes to opinions on a restaurant. I went with a few friends and got a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
New favorite lunch place. The food is creative and affordable.Living and working in Aliso Viejo, it's so hard to find quality food that's worth the money. You can go to Laguna, but it's more hype...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a late brunch with my friend one weekend as we both love brunch and I have a love affair with eggs benedict. My friend had the waffles. They were both good. I can't really find fault...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After all the great reviews, I decided to give this place a try. I ordered the beef with the red wine poached eggs. It was a bit pricy for breakfast, however, it was DELICIOUS. The dish seemed more...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ate breakfast here yesterday. The portions are big and the food is good. I like the place as a whole. The place is nicely decorated. I love the color scheme and spring/summer hues. The walls are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place today after reading the Yelp reviews and Dee Nguyen's article in OC Register. I really enjoyed the food here. I had the 2 eggs and the squash soup, which was yummy. Definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast place in South County. Eggs benedict with pesto is the bomb!
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is amazing! They have an interesting array of dishes that can satisfy anyone's hunger. I personally got the eggs benedict, and she got the Portuguese sausage and rice. The eggs benedict...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good! Came in with a girlfriend for brunch. It is a gem in a strip mall along the freeway. We had french toast and a potato skillet, both very tasty. I also found it quite awesome to see people...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times now. Such an unassuming location for such a classy venue - High ceiling, exposed beams/wood work, nice artwork on the wall...they all work in such harmonious way to make this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast experience I've ever had! The prices were normal, yet the dishes were all beautifully presented and of course delicious. I went with Eggs Benedict, poached perfectly, topped with green...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sooo good. had their creme brulee french toast and it was to die for. gourmet food at good prices.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!If you are in the area, you must come. Lots of variety, lots of unheard of things (at least to me) breakfast combo, good food. Good for large/small groups. Plenty of parking.I got the sausage and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Already have plans to celebrate my birthday here. I like the story behind Break of Dawn, and I admire Chef Nguyen's vision of opening such a place and working here to spend more time with his family....
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place, and it is about two miles from my house, so I'm sure I'll be back many times.The place seems to be set up for the hungover. There is a menu of breakfasty cocktails, and the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i rarely have time to have breakfast because this girl needs sleep more than food. even when i do have breakfast, i usually choose something sweet like waffles or french toasts to boost my sugar...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This lovely little Vietnamese place puts of bit of a spin on regular breakfast items and I found it pretty interesting. The space is airy and clean and service is prompt. I like how they serve water...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Small, tasty menu... I have tried the following:1) Sausage & Eggs : Pretty good - eggs cooked beautifully. Nothing exotic or special about this dish, but was yummy.2) Tongue & Cheek: Interesting....
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Break of Dawn has garnered much attention among the foodie world. You have a highly acclaimed chef in Dee Nguyen, who was the Executive Sous Chef at the Ritz Carlton, who opened this restaurant in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Highly recommended by peers at yelp, my wife and I decided to try this place for brunch on Sat morning. For those people who are not familiar of the plaza layout, the restaurant can be hard to find....
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Highly recommended by peers at yelp, my wife and I decided to try this place for brunch on Sat morning. For those people who are not familiar of the plaza layout, the restaurant can be hard to find. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Highly recommended by peers at yelp, my wife and I decided to try this place for brunch on Sat morni...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing; I think for me it's not only the food but the story behind the restaurant.There's a little blurb on the back of the that tells the story of Chef Nguyen, formerly executive chef...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With much anticipation stemming from other Yelp reviews, I trekked my way to Laguna Hills to try the dish simply known as Beef. Beef was exceptionally tender and moist-- braised to perfection. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy Yummy and Yummy. Need I say more? Well, if I must... I love eggs and it's awesome the things this guy does with eggs. They are works of art and lovely on the tongue. Portions are awesome and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Overall Score: ABreak of Dawn is where old brunch favorites are given a new life and nothing is quite what it seems. Executive Chef Dee Nguyen's fertile imagination has created a number of delightful...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so noah took me here when i visited, along w/his mama and sister. i must say his dish was the best out of all of ours. i had my first experience with poached eggs and i loved it. the yolk melted into...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When my oldest friend from the High School days rang me up this morning and suggested we go to a "Vietnamese Breakfast restaurant" I was immediately intrigued.I mean, breakfast isn't usually something...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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