“Susie, the owner, is truly amazing!!! Their services are very good and their food portions are very filling. They also have halal chicken and beef which is amazing about their store and they taste really good, along with their desserts. Their smoothies are also a must try. Especially the strawberry smoothie where they use real fruits too. Must try!!“
“Curry pizza is a nice edition to our Lake Forest offerings of hip food! The pizza came out with a crisp bottom, dough and cheese were super fluffy and soft, and the crust was bomb and crunchy. We got the half-half pizza of Malai chicken and Curry Chicken Masala. The flavor of the Curry Chicken Masala was better. Overall I liked the pizza except for the dry chicken breast pieces. The chicken came in cube shapes and was dry, and maybe next time I'd prefer to get a vegetarian pizza without the dry chicken. We also got an order of 20 wings! And I actually thought the wings were wayy better than the actual pizza. The flavor on the wings was packed compared to the pizza. The pizza had a lighter offering of flavor. If you'd prefer to just try Indian flavors and want to order a variety so you can try every Indian flavor, then I definitely reccommend the wings over the chicken.“
“This place is a hidden gem. The bakery items are all amazing, Soft fresh breads and pastries, sweet and savory options. Wonderful tea and coffee options. Friendly service, clean restaurant. We have loved everything we tried here. So glad to have found this place!“
“First time trying Handel's and I completely get the hype! There are so many flavors that it's kind of overwhelming to choose. I went with Banana Cream Pie which tasted just like the real thing in ice cream form! My husband loved his rocky road. Love the generous scoops! There are some tables outside where you can enjoy your ice cream. I'll be back to try more flavors!“
“Our Place Lake Forest is a great neighborhood Bar/Restaurant. The staff is very friendly and they take good care of the customers. I host an Open Mic there on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday every Month. It is always Taco Tuesday when I am there. I get the Beria Tacos and they are delicious. Our Place has great music on many other nights. They also have comedy nights and are great supporters of the LGBTQ community. The owner cliff is a great guy and does an awesome job of running the place. I highly recommend Our Place.“
“One of, if not the best places in South OC. Great drinks, amazing food with lots of variety, and the service is always top notch. Such a great spot for any occasion. The atmosphere fits a date night, after work drinks, brunch with friends and the list goes on and on.“
“I took my girlfriend here for lunch after hearing about all the hype of board and brew. I was not disappointed. This was my first time at this lovely establishment and I have become a lifetime customer. Our bartender Sarah was phenomenal, this woman deserves a raise. The food came out quick and it was fantastic! We will be returning very soon to this location. I cannot recommend this place enough. Truly a sandwich and ambiance you have to experience yourself.“
“This is my go-to place for dinner! Kevin is excellent and so helpful. I’m a vegan, and it’s so hard to find accommodations, and he informed me about some delicious suggestions. Whenever I go in, he is happy to help me and anyone who steps inside. We need more employees like Kevin.“
“This is gem quickly has become my ‘Go To’ spot for margaritas and sports viewing. The drinks are fantastic and the service is exceptional! You can not beat the weekend buffet and made to order food items. They have a great happy hour and an amazing taco Tuesday! Please see for yourself! I promise you will not be disappointed!Parking: Parking is available in abundance“
“I'm not much of a bar person, which is what this is, therefore, the 4 rating. I went because of the Deli and was craving a corned beef sandwich, which they did not have. I opted for the pastrami which was quite tasty.I would go back again to try something else.“
“I always get the Baby Boba bee milk tea because it has no caffeine. It's really good. I've also tried the ube with oreo Boba bee and it's also just as good. They have good selection from milk tea to refreshers. The servers are all pretty nice and warm.“
“The food is tasty and the portion size is very generous. We ordered the pot stickers (delicious) chicken fried noodles (generous with the noodles but skimpy on the chicken), beef noodle soup (noodles were delicious and the meat was tender) and fried rice (tasty and very generous portion size). You can scan the QR code on the table and place your order. Do not go there expecting attentive service...once they delivered our food, they never came to check on us and we had to go to the counter to ask for the check and take out boxes. I enjoyed the food so we will be back but will adjust our expectations on the type of service we will get.“
“Wow! What a place, some of the better hot chicken I've had, let alone in Orange County. The hot is a dry-rub and HOT. The fried onion is perfection, and I can't recommend coming here enough.They have a big menu, too, with a lot of variety.“
“Did you know Peruvian food is popular because Peruvian dishes can be so diverse, with so many ingredients to choose from. I've been coming to Inka Grill one or two times a month I've tried mostly everything. The location of Inka Grill is 23600 Rockfield Blvd, Lake forest ,CA 92630. Inka Grill is a Peruvian cuisine restaurant that claims that 99% percent of their ingredients are fresh. It's surprising to me that they have been open for twenty eight years and even survived a pandemic which shut a lot of restaurants down.It was founded in 1996. It's a family owned restaurant inspired by her Grandmother’s cooking back in Peru. The first items visible when entering are some old antiques like cooking ware, old plates and designs on the walls. The first thing you hear from entering people just having conversations and the workers cooking at the back of the restaurants.When getting there the first thing you smell is the chiefs cooking food or the food the people are eating when getting seated you get a smell of buttered bread at your seat with this green sauce but be careful with its because it might look harmless but it has a good kick to it! My experience upon arriving was nothing crazy, just a regular entrance with a little bit of seating outside so don’t expect a crazy entrance.The typical customers that I saw when I went were mostly Latins and a little Peruvians. They were super calm and super nice.The ambiance is very positive and everybody that enters has a positive vibe when walking in the restaurant. Inka grill is worth a try when you have time to go to a restaurant.For example.The food item Inka Grill is most known for is their ceviche. There ceviche is a small dish that has marinated fish with this tangy spicy lime juice with just the right amount of crushed garlic to not overpower the dish with some perfect looking cilantro and perfectly cut onion.Another food item that I bought was Aji De Gallina. It has shredded chicken in a tangy Peruvian curry sauce served with perfectly cut potatoes and well cooked rice sprinkled with cheese. In my opinion it's something worth a try if you are going to try it for the first time and if you like more simple food. Another menu item is a drink called Maracuya. Maracuya Is a type of passion fruit drink that is sweet but not too sweet. It is also worth a try if you like passion fruit if you don't. I suggest getting a fountain drink.another menu item is a dessert called juanitas crepes. Juanitas crepes is a homemade french style crepes that are really warm andsoft filled with sweet dulce de leche served with there nicely fried plantains(bananas) and has a piece of cold ice cream that gets melted by the warm crepes.The restaurant is different from the others because it sells a diverse food you don’t see everyday in different restaurants around Orange County.The reason why i think it's so special is because its a fusion of local and international flavors.Inka Grill is a good restaurant to try because it has a lot of options to try and different menu items that most restaurants don't have. Inka grill is a good Peruvian cuisine restaurant that is all homemade and made by great workers. Inka grill is a place you won't find everywhere around Orange County, Buen Apetito!“
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“Under new ownership. Been here a few times now and it has the best coffee and best breakfast food in Lake Forest. They have some amazing Deli sandwiches made with fresh veggies. Honestly the best sandwich in Lake Forest that I can remember. The shop is super classic cafe style. It used to be a Starbucks, and now has super friendly touch of customer service. The portions are massive so I haven't had the space to try out their fresh pastries. They are a bakery at heart and bake fresh every morning. Their breakfast sandwiches are made with the best bread selection. Flaky croissants melty cheese. The eggs in there sandwiches are unbelievably fluffy. Definitely recommend this place to all locals. Oh and they have boba, Frappuccino too“
“Didn't eat, kitchen was closed after 9 or so.. drinks are reasonably priced, but nice to know they have my favorites on tap.. garage brewing mango hef and space dust... cocktails were nicely poured and the atmosphere is that downhome dive bar feel that makes feel at ease.. will for sure visit again!!!“
“12/8/2023There isn't much to the store front but it's cute enough. The staff were super friendly and my bagel was perfectly what I was craving. Lowes on an Everything, yummy! I'm from our if town but I'll be back next time I visit.“
“Came to this place because I wanted to see the hockey playoffs. One thing I like, it's in a good area and it's not hard to miss. They have pool tables, and some games. It's pretty big and I'm play great music. They also have a menu which is neat because if you get tipsy you can order some food. Both Nicole and Jaime were awesome. Nicole was by herself and was multitasking! Making drinks, taking orders, taking food, taking care of everyone, and was cleaning as she was there. Jaime then came in and took over and provided good service. This place it's a really neat sports bar. So many TV's that if you're into sports, this is your place. Thank you Nicole for being such a great bartender and providing great service.“
“? Our Favorite Donut Shop ?We tried every place near Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills, Mission Viejo and Lake Forest. This is our favorite!! The donuts here are always light, fluffy and fresh. My co-workers are hooked on these donuts and swear to anyone who hasn’t had one that these are the very best and are a must try, diets be damned. Leka and the crew here welcome you with a smile and know their regulars. Breakfast burritos are great and fan favorite with the mountain bikers who strategically end their rides here. You won’t be disappointed.“
“Pretty good food. But if you get it to go, the stuff spills everywhere because their containers aren’t very good. The shrimp scampi sauce was tasty but I expected real fresh shrimp not baby shrimp that was probably frozen.It’s a good bang for your buck. Haven’t tried the pizza yet but definitely will“
“The food and drinks here are outstanding. I have eaten here a bunch of time. I've tried a lot of things on the menu and everything has been great every single time. The service is amazing and the people that work there are always kind. They are always better than Panera's even before they changed their menu. The ambiance is great and they price out the food very reasonably. This is a hidden gem that is a must if you're in Lake forest.“
“After lunch, we boba! I think I've only had Presotea once before, so I wasn't very familiar with their menu offerings. However, they have self-ordering kiosks so that you can take your time viewing the menu and pick whatever your heart desires.I wanted something fruity, light and cold since I had some numbing noodles next door. I was already hot from lunch, so I needed something to cool me off. I decided to go with the Strawberry Cloud with pudding. It was blended to almost an ice cream consistency and the pudding was a nice complement.Highly recommend and would definitely get again.“
“The appetizer biscuits and apple butter are to die for! We also ordered the fried green tomatoes which were every bit as good. My entree was not as impressive nor were the ribs my date ordered. The portions are large and we could have shared. Overall, cool atmosphere and good experience.“
“When you have times you are suppose to open then you should open on time and have stuff ready for your customers right when you open. Nothing was ready …..the guy turned the lights on and opened later then the time posted so we were having to wait and of course nothing was ready to open even when the doors did open. It’s kind of frustrating when a place is suppose to be open at a certain time“