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10 Best Brunch Restaurants In Irvine

Compare ten review-based brunch candidates in Irvine and nearby, with separate source ratings, review counts, prices, and links to menus. Source coverage varies; confirm current brunch service before visiting.

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Review data collected October 11, 2026 · 73 candidates compared

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Compiled By Top Brunch Spots · Page Updated

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  1. Everyday Eatery
  2. Burnt Crumbs Irvine
  3. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
  4. Plums Cafe
  5. Citrus City Grille
  6. Gram Cafe & Pancakes Irvine
  7. Breakfast Republic
  8. Great Maple
  9. Broken Yolk Cafe
  10. Rafael's Kitchen & Mad Coffee

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The Top 10 Brunch Spots In Irvine

A review-based shortlist.
Separate platform ratings. Coverage varies.

AT A GLANCE

Find your kind of brunch.

Compare the shortlist before you go.

RestaurantAreaTypeGoogleYelpTripAdvisorPlan your visit
01Everyday EateryEast IrvineBrunch4.5 / 5
600 reviews		4.3 / 5
About 1,400 reviews		—Map ↗
02Burnt Crumbs IrvineIrvineBrunch4.5 / 5
965 reviews		—4.4 / 5
14 reviews		Map ↗
03Bosscat Kitchen & LibationsIrvine Business ComplexAmerican4.4 / 5
2,450 reviews		4.3 / 5
About 6,000 reviews		—Map ↗
04Plums CafeEast Side Costa MesaBrunch4.4 / 5
768 reviews		—4.3 / 5
158 reviews		Map ↗
05Citrus City GrilleOrangeWine bar4.4 / 5
1,198 reviews		—4.3 / 5
274 reviews		Map ↗
06Gram Cafe & Pancakes IrvineWalnutBrunch4.1 / 5
68 reviews		4.2 / 5
188 reviews		—Map ↗
07Breakfast RepublicUniversity Town CenterBreakfast4.4 / 5
1,111 reviews		4.0 / 5
About 1,900 reviews		—Map ↗
08Great MapleNewport CenterAmerican4.3 / 5
988 reviews		—4.0 / 5
191 reviews		Map ↗
09Broken Yolk CafeBuena ParkBreakfast4.8 / 5
6,023 reviews		——Map ↗
10Rafael's Kitchen & Mad CoffeeSouth Coast MetroAmerican4.8 / 5
1,511 reviews		——Map ↗

BEFORE YOU GO

A little planning.
A better brunch.

Should I book ahead?

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Are these ratings for brunch specifically?

Platform ratings cover the restaurant overall. The candidates come from brunch searches; confirm brunch service and hours directly before visiting.

How often do ratings change?

Ratings and review counts are a snapshot from October 11, 2026. Follow the map link for the latest information.