Good Eats In Irvine!
Good eats in Irvine aren’t hard to find! Irvine has a wonderful array of restaurants or cafés that specialize in various types of cuisines or food genres.
However, with a large number of places to dine, it can sometimes be difficult for those living in Irvine to choose where to eat OR one may not even know what there IS to eat in Irvine. My family and I usually have trouble with the first reason, but most UCI students have trouble with the latter.
As a result, this article is to help a fellow Anteater or Irvine resident venture out of their near communities and find that one special restaurant to eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner (give or take that these college students have access to a car and time, of course).
Breakfast?
•Snooze: 3032 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92782
– Unique twist on classic American breakfast items
•Stacks: 14421 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604
– Mostly famous for its variety of pancakes
•Bruxie: 14376 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604
– Delicious waffle sandwiches
•East Coast Bagels: 4370 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604
– Fresh, sweet, savory, and soft bagels ALL for a reasonable price
Lunch/Dinner?
•Taiko: 14775 Jeffrey Rd, Irvine, CA 92618
– Large portions all at a reasonable price
•Dae Myoung Ok: 14250 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604
– Traditional Korean restaurant (KBBQ, tofu stew, cold noodles, and more)
•Mitsuwa: 14230 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604
– Japanese market with a cafeteria and bakery, the former two both serving an assortment of sushi, rice balls, ramen, and more
•California Gogi Grill: 4237 Campus Dr, Ste 157B, Irvine, CA 92602
– Korean Fusion with a modern take on Bibimbap PLUS Gogi wraps
•Cubed: 2493 Park Ave, Unit 18, Tustin, CA 92782
– Refreshing poké bowls
•The Kroft: 2493 Park Ave Ste 2. Tustin, CA 92782
– Delicious, delicious poutines (fancy French fries) and sandwiches
•Ajisen Ramen: 2700 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606
– A variety of flavorful broths accompanied with ramen
•Urban Plates: 3972 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606
– Cafeteria-like restaurant with healthy greens, meat, soups and sandwiches
Snacks?
•Barefoot Bowls: 3972 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606
– Invigorating açai and pitaya bowls and smoothies
•Churned Creamery: 2493 Park Ave #21, Tustin, CA 92782
– Delightful and creamy ice cream (dairy or dairy free)
•Meet Fresh: 2710 Alton Pkwy #105, Irvine, CA 92606
– Delectable Taiwanese mix of a variety of toppings such as boba, crystal jelly, herbal jelly, red beans, and etc.
•Creamistry: 3972 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606
– Liquid nitrogen ice cream
•Cha for Tea: 4187 Campus Dr M173, Irvine, CA 92612
– Typical milk tea and flavored tea with toppings and quick bites
•Class 302: 18090 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92612
– Taiwanese-style bites and cool shaved ice
•Nekter: 4237 Campus Dr B163, Irvine, CA 92612
– Original healthy açai and pitaya bowls and smoothies
•Honeymee: 17595 Harvard Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
– Soft serve ice cream and frozen yogurt with honey upon request
There’s plenty of other restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and fast food places around Irvine that are worth your visits! Although most of these places require some sort of transportation, I hope you are able to eat in Irvine in a couple places listed above. Wishing you’ll find good eats in Irvine!