Looking to satisfy your appetite for breakfast and brunch fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable restaurants to start your day around Irvine, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. East Coast Bagel
Topping the list is East Coast Bagel. Located at 14370 Culver Drive, Suite B in El Camino Real, it's the highest-rated low-priced breakfast and brunch restaurant in Irvine, boasting 4.5 stars out of 564 reviews on Yelp. In addition to New York-style bagels, its menu includes egg sandwiches and deli-style meats and salads.
2. BLKdot Coffee
Next up is the Business District's BLKdot Coffee, at 19510 Jamboree Road. With 4.5 stars out of 477 reviews on Yelp, the cafe and breakfast/brunch spot, serving sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. Its breakfast and lunch items, including avocado toast and turkey bacon french rolls, are available all day.
3. Kona Loa Coffee
Also in the Business District is Kona Loa Coffee, at 2750 Alton Parkway, Suite 141. It's another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable breakfast and brunch spot, which offers coffee, tea, juices and smoothies, 4.5 stars out of 362 reviews. Its breakfast and brunch offerings include bagels, croissants, burritos, pancakes and an Hawaiian-style egg platter.
4. Apola Gyro Grill
Apola Gyro Grill, a Greek breakfast and brunch spot again in the Business District, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 298 Yelp reviews. Its morning offerings include burritos, breakfast plates and omelets. Head over to 16569 Von Karman Ave. to see for yourself.
5. Avocado Cafe Irvine
Finally, also in the Business District, check out Avocado Cafe Irvine, which has earned four stars out of 661 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at 6060 Scholarship Drive, where the breakfast and brunch offerings include bagels, burritos and toast sandwiches, alongside oatmeal or granola bowls.
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