I stopped by Rooster Cafe on the way home from LAX en route to San Diego. It was about 9:00am, so we ordered a breakfast burrito, avocado toast with fruit, and two coffees. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the place had a down-to-earth vibe. We sat outside on the patio under an umbrella.
The breakfast burrito was pretty good. I really like that it was overly greasy at all. It has a good balance of eggs, hash browns, sausage, and cheese. The salsa was decent—essentially pico de gallo—but it was pretty nice when you added both the salsa and Tapatio.
The avocado toast and fruit were nice, although I feel like getting one slice of toast with a smear of avocado is a bit disappointing at the price point. Don’t get me wrong, I know avocado is expensive these days, but two pieces of toast with light smear or one that had a larger portion would’ve made a much better impression.
Overall, I give the food 4/5 stars and the service 5/5. It’s a decent spot and I’ll try it again on another LA-to-SD jaunt someday.
John Pett
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March 29, 2026
Neat little breakfast stop in Costa Mesa. We like to find the small local shops. This one hits it for a place you should try. Prices are fair and portions are good. We shared a breakfast burrito and had some egg whites and bacon on the side. I am fine with full scrambled eggs, but we are in So Cal. It was good and a recommended visit from me.
KHAIE
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March 19, 2026
We were originally heading to Work In Progress for coffee and breakfast, but ended up parking right across from Rooster Cafe and noticed it was packed. That always catches my attention. I quickly looked them up on the walk over they had mixed reviews but I was feeling a little adventurous so I convinced my bf we should eat here instead after coffee. Lol. He’s easily swayed so here we are! We grabbed seats at the bar, and the first thing I noticed was there’s no physical menu just an order from the board situation. Not ideal for me blame my bad vision! Also, this is very much an order first, pay first setup, so don’t expect traditional table service. Food-wise, my bf ordered the French toast and said it was nothing special. I had the veggie omelet and would probably say the same. It was decent, but a little on the bland side. Portions are generous and the food comes out fast. Overall, it has that casual SoCal diner vibe with a slight Cali-Mex twist. I’m glad we gave it a try, but it’s probably a one and done for us.
Luis Lemus (Mr. Lemus)
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April 03, 2026
It was a different kind of experience, I honestly didn't know what to expect when I got there based off the quick Google search. Once there the place was cozy, small and looked like a good spot when the food rush isn't in full effect. The wait was a reasonable amount due to the amount of orders and to go orders they were being giving. The food although it tasted great, didn't feel like it was sufficient, I may have been wrong or just super hungry.
Vicky Pimmada
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April 25, 2026
I had a great experience at Rooster Cafe. I ordered the omelets with rice and they were really satisfying—simple, fresh, and flavorful. The iced coffee was also really good and refreshing.
The staff was friendly and welcoming, especially one of the young guys who was very kind and attentive, which made the visit feel even better.
Overall, a comfortable spot with good food and nice service. I’d definitely come back again.
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I stopped by Rooster Cafe on the way home from LAX en route to San Diego. It was about 9:00am, so we ordered a breakfast burrito, avocado toast with fruit, and two coffees. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the place had a down-to-earth vibe. We sat outside on the patio under an umbrella. The breakfast burrito was pretty good. I really like that it was overly greasy at all. It has a good balance of eggs, hash browns, sausage, and cheese. The salsa was decent—essentially pico de gallo—but it was pretty nice when you added both the salsa and Tapatio. The avocado toast and fruit were nice, although I feel like getting one slice of toast with a smear of avocado is a bit disappointing at the price point. Don’t get me wrong, I know avocado is expensive these days, but two pieces of toast with light smear or one that had a larger portion would’ve made a much better impression. Overall, I give the food 4/5 stars and the service 5/5. It’s a decent spot and I’ll try it again on another LA-to-SD jaunt someday.
Neat little breakfast stop in Costa Mesa. We like to find the small local shops. This one hits it for a place you should try. Prices are fair and portions are good. We shared a breakfast burrito and had some egg whites and bacon on the side. I am fine with full scrambled eggs, but we are in So Cal. It was good and a recommended visit from me.
We were originally heading to Work In Progress for coffee and breakfast, but ended up parking right across from Rooster Cafe and noticed it was packed. That always catches my attention. I quickly looked them up on the walk over they had mixed reviews but I was feeling a little adventurous so I convinced my bf we should eat here instead after coffee. Lol. He’s easily swayed so here we are! We grabbed seats at the bar, and the first thing I noticed was there’s no physical menu just an order from the board situation. Not ideal for me blame my bad vision! Also, this is very much an order first, pay first setup, so don’t expect traditional table service. Food-wise, my bf ordered the French toast and said it was nothing special. I had the veggie omelet and would probably say the same. It was decent, but a little on the bland side. Portions are generous and the food comes out fast. Overall, it has that casual SoCal diner vibe with a slight Cali-Mex twist. I’m glad we gave it a try, but it’s probably a one and done for us.
It was a different kind of experience, I honestly didn't know what to expect when I got there based off the quick Google search. Once there the place was cozy, small and looked like a good spot when the food rush isn't in full effect. The wait was a reasonable amount due to the amount of orders and to go orders they were being giving. The food although it tasted great, didn't feel like it was sufficient, I may have been wrong or just super hungry.
I had a great experience at Rooster Cafe. I ordered the omelets with rice and they were really satisfying—simple, fresh, and flavorful. The iced coffee was also really good and refreshing. The staff was friendly and welcoming, especially one of the young guys who was very kind and attentive, which made the visit feel even better. Overall, a comfortable spot with good food and nice service. I’d definitely come back again.