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Breakfast and Lunch in Orange County

Side Street Cafe
Costa Mesa 949-650-1986
Can you say "great local breakfast hangout"...Inviting green awnings and giant yellow umbrellas attract everyone from Harley owners to young Newport families. The small, jam-packed cafe has a homey environment, with mismatched tables and chairs and walls plastered with photos of family vacations, Little League teams and George Strait. Side Street's bevy of breakfast options includes soul food, Mexican and traditional American favorites. Get a taste of everything with the Side Street.

Sage
Newport Beach 949-718-9650
Savvy tourists and long-time locals of Newport Beach adore the sublime regional American cuisine served up by chef-owner Rich Mead at this upbeat bistro. Indeed you'll find no pretense or snobbery inside these Spanish mission-style walls; rather, the casual air and friendly waitstaff quickly make everybody feel at home. Brunch draws high marks from area critics, and specialties range from the tomato-basil omelet with fried potatoes to blue corn heuvos rancheros with black beans.

Original Pancake House
www.originalpancakehouse.com - Anaheim
A life-saver for those with the "gotta go to work" blues is Anaheim's always-packed Pancake House. Just look for the tell-tale A-frame structure as you cruise down East Lincoln. Try their famed apple pancakes smothered in sweet Sinkiang cinnamon glaze or the Mandarin crêpe topped with oranges soaked in Triple Sec or the strawberry waffle dusted with powdered sugar and topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. If "healthier fare" is in order, opt for corned beef hash or minced hickory-smoked ham with three scrambled eggs. You can't go wrong.

Angelos and Vincis
www.angelosandvincis.com - Fullerton
From the Piazza Fantasia with Christmas lights to the flying Gelardis (high-wire dummies), there's entertainment for everyone. Nevertheless, the fun doesn't overwhelm the food. From pizzas with gourmet toppings to hand-stuffed ravioli, calamari, and vegetarian dishes, this Italian fun house has great food and guarantees a great time!

Lou's Oak Oven Barbeque
www.lousbbq.com - Huntington beach
Good, old-fashioned eats - when OC residents find themselves in need of comfort food, they look no further than this tiny Huntington Beach standard, where Santa Maria-style BBQ never fails to impress. Go for one of the combo plates, which include your favorite cut of red oak-smoked pork and a heaping side of their legendary pinquinto beans. If you plan on stopping by at lunch, do so early, since seating is limited.

Ramos House Cafe
www.ramoshouse.com - San Juan Capistrano
Ramos House Cafe showcases a style and charm that make it one of Orange County's most unique restaurants. Built in the 1880s, this board-and-batten home provides a cozy setting for delicious comfort food, whether you crave something with a hint of Creole spice or an omelet stuffed with locally-grown veggies and flavored with herbs grown in the Ramos's own garden. A great experience for those discovering the Los Rios district. Patio dining is available.