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Located in the heart of Laguna Woods, Laguna Cafe is a charming neighborhood gem that serves up hearty, home-style American cuisine with a delightful twist. This cozy restaurant creates a warm and inviting dining atmosphere where guests feel instantly welcomed by a friendly, attentive staff who are as passionate about great food as they are about making diners feel like family.
Laguna Cafe's menu is a celebration of comfort foods done right, with standout dishes that are as flavorful as they are satisfying. Whether you're craving a robust Breakfast Burrito or the flavorful Wet Burrito Green Pork, each plate bursts with fresh ingredients and carefully balanced flavors. Their Turkey and Pin Up Burgers offer juicy, perfectly seasoned bites, while lighter options like the WonTon Salad and Buffalo Chicken Wedge salad provide a refreshing contrast. Each dish appeals to the senses — from the inviting aroma of the eggs Benedict sizzling off the grill to the delightful tang and zest of the lavender-infused lemonade that customers rave about.
The cafe also offers a tempting array of classic brunch favorites such as Ham and Eggs, Huevos Rancheros, and the delicate Cottage Cheese Crepes, which melt in your mouth with a creamy richness. For dessert, the Cherry Pie with Ice Cream is a must-try, providing a sweet and nostalgic finish to your meal. And for those wanting to "wet their whistle," Laguna Cafe serves carefully curated beverages including Champagne, Mimosas, refreshing Lemonade, and expertly crafted Bloody Marys that complement their vibrant menu perfectly.
What truly sets Laguna Cafe apart is its authentic, heartfelt atmosphere. Regulars praise the staff for their warm hospitality and genuine connections—whether it’s a cheerful greeting, attentive refills, or insightful conversation, the team makes every visit memorable. The military-inspired decor adds a unique patriotic vibe that enhances the community spirit, making it much more than just a place to eat.
For families, friends, and solo diners alike, Laguna Cafe is a soothing escape that feels like a home-cooked meal served with love. The generous portions and daily specials keep guests coming back for more, while the homemade pies offer a delightful reminder of simpler times. If you’re searching for a spot where every bite tells a story and every visit feels like catching up with old friends, Laguna Cafe is an essential stop in Laguna Woods.
This is a small but cozy place with super friendly staff/owners who take time to chat while attending to our food orders. The food has a very home comfort appeal. I had the pulled pork sandwich with home potato chips. I really enjoyed this amazing lavender lemonade. It wasn’t too tart or too sweet with a hint of lavender for my taste buds. Someone ordered a Greek omelette animal Mosa and another person loved drinking her bloody Mary with a piece of bacon and celery in it. There’s inside and outdoor seating and the food is always tasty. I’ve recommended this place to friends who have also enjoy this restaurant.
Very nice experience here at Laguna Cafe & Grill. Inside and outside seating available. Plenty of parking. Very patriotic, military oriented atmosphere, decoration, and vibe. Staff is very welcoming, high energy, friendly, and kind. The food was great. I had the omelette with bacon, my wife had the Burrito verde, and our daughter had the chili and cheese omelette. Very tasteful, fresh ingredients, good texture, and well seasoned. A little out of our way, but it was definitely worth it.
First of all, it’s the staff that make it such a positive and welcoming place! Oh my Goddess’s!! A vibrant gorgeous blonde staff member greeted us with such great joy and wished my husband and Happy Father’s Day immediately! They kept refilling our sodas and waters …. And the food came out hot! Seriously it was like it just came off the pan and immediately served! Soooo good!!! I had the veggie omelet and the BLT was perfect too. I’d definitely go back!
Best home cooked food. Breakfast and lunch- large portions. Daily specials are yummy. Home made pies make a great dessert. We always take ours home for later. Tammy and crew have become great friends - Like family.
The family and I were meeting up with friends who had just moved some of their parents things to the woods. We’d passed this small little restaurant multiple times while driving to the ALDI that’s here in this plaza. It’s a quaint quintessential mom and pop shop that is definitively a pillar of the community. The wonderful waiting ladies give it their all and it shows in their care and attentiveness. I had the pin up burger while the wife had had the bacon gorgonzola. Both were medium rare, and they both were ‘well done’ and we devoured the burgers and the homemade chips that evaporated off our plates in minutes. This is going into the rotation of foods down here! Let’s go!!
Everyone is so friendly and the food is in generous portions. They also cater to the military veterans Friday mornings 7:30am. All food made fresh each day. They do breakfast and lunch only. But have done private parties when closed.
6/10/2025 Stopped in to Laguna Cafe today for breakfast and it's always terrific. The ambiance is cool and retro. The service is good and the food yummy. I had the Denver omelet with cottage cheese and sliced tomatoes with avocado . The coffee is good as well. Nice breakfast and highly recommended. Previous visit Stopped in for breakfast on Wednesday and it was wonderful. Cynthia was my bright and cheerful server. I ordered an OJ, coffee and the Denver omelet with avocado and sourdough toast. It was delicious. Leslie was very nice and welcoming as well. The ambiance and charm is special in a way that you must experience. Service, staff and food were all wonderful and I will be back. Highly recommended