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Bruxie
Categories: Restaurants Sandwiches Restaurants Belgian Food Desserts Sandwiches, Belgian, Desserts [Edit]
292 N Glassell StOrange, CA 92866
(714) 633-3900
- Hours:
Mon-Wed, Sun 9 am - 9 pm
Thu-Sat 9 am - 10 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dessert, Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- Yes
2077 reviews for Bruxie
Review Highlights
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"I tried the famous buttermilk fried chicken and waffle." In 134 reviews -
"Personal favorite was Lemon Cream & Berries." In 78 reviews -
"I love love love the strawberry creme brulee." In 99 reviews
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2076 reviews in English
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Review from Samantha A.
San Diego, CA
5/24/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Get outta here.. waffle sandwiches?! Why has no one thought of this awesome creation until now?? Let me just say, these are no ordinary waffles. They are so crispy and it's not like your regular Eggo. The batter they use goes perfect with both the savory and dessert waffle sandwiches. Let's start with the savory. First time I came here, I shared the Brüxie Burger with my boyfriend. Pretty much your average burger but with waffles as your buns. The meat was juicy, it was good, nothing to complain about. You should also order the waffle fries while your at it. They were also very good. The Buttermilk Chicken sandwich, however, is something else. The chicken is so moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. I'm not usually a coleslaw person, but the slaw here is different. It has like a vinegary taste to it, it was really good. For dessert I had to get the nutella and banana waffle. You can never go wrong with nutella. They add this sweet cream which isn't too overpowering and it surprisingly balances out everything. Overall this place definitely deserves the 5 stars. The chef/owner is very nice too, he sometimes comes out to greet people and answer questions about the place.
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Review from Ming L.
Irvine, CA
5/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
Close to the Orange Circle. You cannot miss this old fashioned style joint as it is right at the intersection of Palm and Glassell. It is a walk up order establishment with very limited seating. They do however bring the food to you.
Now for the food... this is such a great idea and the quality of their food is EXCELLENTE. The chicken was tender, tasty, and not oily at all. The fried chicken and waffles is a must try. We also had the waffle fries, creme brulee and strawberry lemonade. Everything was on point. The only set back was the portions were too small. I could have easily ate two of the fried chicken waffles by myself. If the portions were bigger, I would come here every day. It was THAT good. -
Review from V. B. S.
Diamond Bar, CA
5/22/2012
4 stars = means i recommend this place.
my friend and i ordered a sweet and savory bruxie.
one was the "seasonal" creme brulee - which was strawberry. love strawberries.
and the other was savory. bacon and cheddar. i am a breakfast girl forever.
i found this place on yelp and love exploring new places to eat that are delicious and not too expensive. if they're healthy that's great too.
we loved the new idea of making a waffle sandwich. i used the agave as dipping sauce for the sweet bruxie, which was a great addition.
with a side of peet's coffee, not bad at all!
great, cute little restaurant. lots of patrons, but no wait at all.
so overall, a tasty stop. 4 stars.
next time i will try their cane soda :) -
Review from Joyce D.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Anytime is a good time for waffles, especially at Bruxie!
My coworker introduced me to this heaven on earth eatery a few months ago. I ordered the chicken & waffle and got the strawberry lemonade. It was so good! The second time we went here, I ordered the smoke salmon and dill cream cheese. Yummy! Both are really good and tasty! Their strawberry lemonade is so thirst quenching, perfect for a summer day or evening, actually anytime! Those students at Chapman are so lucky to have such an amazing place to eat. The meal is enough to fill you up.
I love that the Orange location is outdoors and it is so cute...reminds me of the Fenton's in the Disney movie "Up". It's small and cute. Love that they spray mist during the warm days so that their customers stay cool. This place gets pretty busy during the weekend, especially during lunch time, so make sure to come early. It also helps to order together. Very friendly staff and crowd that come here. Very chill place to hang out. I am so glad they are opening a location in RSM! -
Review from Schel H.
Updated - 5/17/2012
Ok so I am a hater. I hate this hipster trendy jackwagon depot now that I have been here. It is extremely disappointing to me, no it is dead to me. I drive past and all I can think is look at all of these lemmings.
PRO TIP: Park on the street, they have like 8 slots in their parking lot
So lets see the food was ok. I got a chicken waffle sandwich and ended up very lucky that I am a well prepared for anything kind of dad. Well, the chicken waffle sandwich comes with a honey to drizzle over it and its infused with some flavors to change things up a bit. This is a good thing. The bad thing is that they dont have a bathroom or sink to wash up afterwards at. WTF!!! you expect ppl eating honey based grub with their hands to use paper napkins to clean up???
Are you a bunch of frigging idiots?
PRO TIP #2: Bring a bunch of baby wipes or wet naps. Otherwise anticipate you will be covered in sticky honey sauce!
Seating is all outdoor picnic table or wall bar style. You may want to use your wet naps on your seat and the table as well! they were sticky as can be for me.
My friend who I met for lunch here got a salad and it was very expensive and didnt give her very much food (lettuce even) for the amount she paid. My food was average. I didnt think it was all that, let alone worth the cost that they charged. Its a very disappointing situation to be honest.
PRO TIP #3: If you must endure a meal here, use the restroom before you come here!
I think its primary reason for having been made such a trendy place is two-fold. Location and location. Its right next to Chapman University and its on the edge of the Orange Circle!
So yeah if you are a hipster, like paying too much for too little, and being expected to be an animal, bring your bootie over here. If you are a little bit more intelligent, I doubt you will like this place that much...Listed in: Off the Chain..., 5, 22, 55, 57, and 91, Behind the Orange Curtain
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/1/2011
Tasty grub but a bit more expensive than you would anticipate. Great tasting waffles n chicken. The… Read more »
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Review from Daniel K.
5/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
After hearing all the hype, needed to check this place out. So here's the step-by-step experience:
PARKING:
They have a handful of spots behind the stand. Like literally a handful. As in 5-6. So your best bet is to find some street parking nearby.
SERVICE:
Excellent. My buddy and I got in line with about 15 people ahead of us, apparently a light day. Some workers immediately came up to us, began some small talk, gave us menus and their personal suggestions. Very friendly, very helpful. Well done, good sir.
SEATING:
Again, limited, like their parking. They really should just get rid of the "parking" and build another seating area, but I guess it's probably for the employees? Anyway, they have some 2-4 person tables along the sides of the stand and also next to the parking lot. If you have a friend, better have one scouting for seats because with 15 people ahead of you, there's definitely not gonna be enough for everyone...
FOOD:
After reading through some reviews, we decided to split a pastrami and prosciutto. Both were delicious in their own special way. The prosciutto was pretty savory, but with like 2 slices tucked inside, I felt slightly gypped. I wish they hadn't been so stingy with portions, but still good nonetheless. The pastrami with thin sliced pickles was excellent, packed with flavor and juicy/greasy tastiness. And wrapped in a crispy waffle, it was pretty amazing. I'm definitely gonna have to come back and try some of their dessert waffles. We also got the waffle fries, crisp, golden, awesomeness.
THE BILL:
Price was reasonable. You'll spend about $10/person. -
Review from Ted V.
Santa Ana, CA
5/20/2012 3 Check-ins Here
I really love this place. I haven't had anything here that hasn't fully satisfied my taste buds. My favorite items on the menu so far would be the Bruxie Burger and the Lemon Cream and Berries.
The lemon cream and berries is so insanely good. It's a nice custardy zing to it with the sweet fresh berries rounding it out. A very well balanced dessert.
I still need to try the fried chicken waffle and the turkey sandwich waffle...I hear the turkey sandwich is really good. -
Review from Vy N.
Anaheim, CA
I have tried almost everything on the menu and they are all delicious but...
My Top 3 savory waffles:
- Green Eggs & Ham (has arugula pesto..yum!)
- Bacon Egg & Cheddar
- Prosciutto & Gruyere
My favorite sweet waffle:
- S'Mores
(I like to order a sundae on the side to balance out the sweetness)
BF's Top 3:
- Smoked Salmon & Dill
- Hash & Eggs
- Pulled Pork
Check out their specials on the chalkboard out front. Also, don't forget to try their shakes (Chocolate Banana is delicious) and fresh lemonade! Best time for me is Sunday 9:00am right when they open, but lines still move pretty fast when they're busy. NO RESTROOM due to it being a historical building! Hope that helps! -
Review from Temenah C.
Irvine, CA
5/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
To be fair, I'd give this place a solid 3.5, maybe 3.75. Where it amazes, is the service. They always have someone standing out front to answer questions about the menu. Because there's always someone that thinks people line up to buy something slapped between 2 Eggo waffles, or worse, Krusteaz waffles. The horror of Krusteaz waffles...Ok now that I've stopped quivering. The employees are also ready to offer up suggestions. I just went for the Grilled Cheese deal and the employee recommended avocado which turned out to be really good. And, I didn't feel so bad about eating a grilled cheese waffle because the avocado balanced it out. *You can call me later for other diet tips. Like how a strawberry margarita helps you meet your daily servings of fruits*
There's always a line but it usually moves pretty fast unless there's someone that you have to explain the whole concept to.
Where it falls short a little for me is with the burger and the short rib sammie. The burger had no flavor and the short rib had flavor but was not as tender as I'm used to. I've never had any of the sweet treats but I don't know how hard it could be to botch sweets on a waffle. I've heard the chicken and waffle is respectable but I'm not even gonna go there. I'm sensitive about my chicken and waffles and usually leave it up to the crew at Roscoe's, unless I have leftover Popeye's and some Eggos. -
Review from Marco M.
Fresno, CA
5/26/2012
So a few friends of mine recommended this place awhile back and I recently had a chance to try this place for myself. It is definitely something new and I must say that I will be coming back here if I was ever in the area again. The waffles were very crisp and light, and the prices were relatively reasonable. I tried out their albacore tuna melt, which was a special menu item and I LOVED it. If you're a fan of regular tuna melts in general, then I'd highly recommend this item to you guys. The only real draw back I found in this place was probably the parking, they had very few stalls and most likely you'd have to park on the streets.
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Review from Tiffany W.
Irvine, CA
5/20/2012
Tried the fried chicken waffle, hamburger waffle and the waffle fries with the cream and cheese.
no complaints. chicken plus an ice cold lemonade
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GREAT SERVICE.
nuff said. -
Review from Michelle V.
Temecula, CA
5/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
I was excited and worried about the hype when we came here. First of all the parking sucked. I never ever really hang out near the circle because I love a big huge parking lot where I can get it. But I was intrigued by a waffle sandwich.
I got the fried chicken sandwich. Was pretty darn good. Also tried the pulled pork and bacon egg and cheese sandwich. All were good. Loved that the prices were very reasonable. The star of my whole visit was probably the custard soft serve. Wow! I was in love at first bite. It tasted so fresh and creamy and delightful! I just had a plain cup of the stuff. Didn't know that soft serve could taste that good. -
Review from L P.
Woodland Hills, CA
5/25/2012
Waffle sandwiches do not sound like a good idea to me, but I wanted to try it since so many people talk about it.
We got two: goat cheese and mushroom and the hot pastrami. The waffle isn't like a breakfast waffle. It's really thin and almost papery so it falls apart really easily. The goat cheese sandwich was okay, but it was so wet that the waffle just completely disintegrated about halfway through. The hot pastrami was really good, but it was a little too greasy, and again, the waffle just doesn't hold up.
The waffle fries SUCK so bad. They were so limp and flavorless. One order has like ten fries.
I was really excited to try the frozen custard, but it was pretty similar to soft serve ice cream. Still, it was pretty good.
Service was super friendly.
Parking here SUCKS. There are maybe three spots in the lot. Careful if you park on the street. Most streets require permits. -
Review from Kalyn R.
Huntington Beach, CA
5/6/2012
One of my new favorite places to frequent on a Friday night! Bruxie reminds me of an old time ice cream shack, but instead, they serve waffles and homemade custard. The line can get pretty long, but it moves fast. They even bring the waffles to your table, so you don't have to wait by the window for your food.
I tried the Fried Chicken waffle with chili honey and coleslaw. It reminded me of Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles, but I actually liked this one better. I would recommend getting the maple syrup to go along with it. I also tried the smore's waffle (as amazing as it sounds), but I wish it was warmer. I think it would be better to order the dessert waffles after you eat to avoid having it get cold.
Everyone (and I mean, everyone) had a milkshake or root beer float. I tried the mint chocolate chip shake and it had a layer of dark chocolate on the bottom. I honestly thought the ice cream was the best part of the experience, even over the waffles.
We were asked a few times how everything tasted, which is pretty rare for a "shack" style restaurant. I was definitely impressed with the service. I can definitely see this fitting into my "summer friday" routine. -
Review from Rain F.
Oh Bruxie, we meet again!
Waffles goes with anything and everything.
Entree? Add some chicken
Sandwich? Add some pastrami
Dessert? Add some ice cream
Waffle cut fries are awesome. No, really. There's something about them being waffle cut that makes it extra special. With the addition of some bacon and sour cream, it disguises itself as Irish Nachos. Loved it!
Fresh strawberry lemonade completes a meal here.
Best of all, service is great. Everyone's so friendly, attentive and quick to bus tables.
Parking is not too hard to find but remember that they have a 30mins limit so better polish up your dine and dash skill!Listed in: Wake up! Breakfast time :D, W-A-F-F-L-E-S, waffles,…
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/24/2011
From the I can haz wafflez series...
I think I'm in love.
You mean I can have waffles for my entree… Read more »
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Review from Daisy K.
5/12/2012
I've been to the Brea location a few times now, but I haven't been to the original in Orange and thought it was time.
This place is exclusively outdoor seating only and it's fairly limited. They do have a parking lot in the back with about... 4-5 spots but it's pretty small and parking on a busy night here is just not possible. There is plenty of street parking and lot parking a block or two away... so get ready to walk.
I ordered their proscuitto and gruyere - which was good but very, very light. My friend ordered the pastrami which was good, but also gets a bit heavy and greasy towards the end of the sandwich.
For dessert, my friend and I shared their seasonal cheesecake and banana/nutella waffles. Keep in mind that these waffles are not served hot... so they are cold desserts. I felt that the desserts were a bit cloyingly sweet because of the sauce they put in these waffles. I personally think that their creme brulee one is much better!
Overall, definitely would recommend coming here if you're in the area and have never tried it! Esp on a cool summer evening :) -
Review from syrus f.
Arcadia, CA
5/22/2012
Waffle was GREAT and loved their $1 refill on their homemade soda.. YUM!
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Review from Katie T.
Garden Grove, CA
5/21/2012 1 photo
Dear Bruxie, please come to Chino. I need you within a 5 mile radius! Bruxie is delicious - I love waffles and boy....I sure love these waffles. Today was my first time here and I will be back. I love the Bruxie Burger...pretty and pink please! I love the strawberry creme brûlée. I love the seasonal strawberry soda. I totally dig their waffle fries. I wasn't a big fan of the chicken and waffles or the strawberry lemonade but maybe that's because I like my chicken deep fried and my lemonade more tart. Regardless of my lack of lust for their chicken/waffles and lemonade, I thoroughly enjoyed the rest of my meal. Can't wait to go back to try their smoked salmon and waffles! =)
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Review from liz b.
Newport Beach, CA
5/6/2012
Delicious! My boyfriend got the bruxie burger and won't stop talking about it (even though this was like a week ago). I went with the classic chicken and waffles and it was awesome! Def get the syrup on the side.
We topped it off with fresh strawberry milkshakes that were absolutely to die for.
Next time I will definitely be getting the strawberry cheesecake bruxie! I saw someone get it while I was there and would have ordered it then if I wasn't going to explode. -
Review from Cindy G.
San Diego, CA
The creator of Bruxie is a genius and my personal food hero.
Prosciutto & Gruyere = YUMMY
Waffle Fries = YUMMY
Root Beer = YUMMY
Strawberry Creme Brulee = YUMMY
Strawberry Dream Float = YUMMY
After all that, Cindy = FATTY.
I ate the strawberry creme brulee while driving back to San Diego. I scarfed that baby down even though I was pretty damn full. Needless to say, there was powdered sugar everywhere.
Since it's doing so well, I can only hope Bruxie will keep expanding and a location will open up in San Diego. That would be a dream! -
Review from Katrina S.
Irvine, CA
5/23/2012
I've been going to this place since it's opened and tried almost all of their sandwiches. I'm never disappointed! Some of my favorites are the cheddar bacon, balsamic mushroom, and the pastrami sandwich. Another must-have would be their strawberry creme brûlée! It has become one of my all time favorite desserts..ever.
The only sandwich I didn't enjoy as much was the chicken and waffle. The chicken they use is so large that it's a bit difficult to eat as a sandwich.
Other than that, EVERYTHING is great! Another plus is their incredible customer service. They've earned themselves a very loyal customer! -
Review from Jeff M.
Irvine, CA
5/16/2012
They have a really good concept here. waffles that you eat with your hand? AMAZING
BUT
Bruxie needs to change things up a bit.
their food is really bland. even the syrup for the waffle. The chicken wasn't seasoned at all.
Waffle fries weren't really great.
Hopefully they change things soon. until then i wont be back. -
Review from Avie K.
Irvine, CA
5/23/2012
Love, love, love!!!! Their waffles are really delicious. Both the sweet and savory ones. I only wish that they had more seating available since it gets crowded on weekends and week nights. But otherwise, I just love coming here to eat!
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Review from Kimberly V.
Santa Ana, CA
5/13/2012
Bruxie! I like this place. It's cute. The food is totally eye appealing, but for taste. It's not "bam! party in my mouth" like most of my friends would say. still good though. ANYWAY, this place gets super packed during lunch hours, so try to avoid that if you're in a hurry, or if you just want to try this place out and don't want to wait.
So far, I've tried
Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle - it was alright. lol. GOOD, but alright :)
Soft Serve Frozen Custard - they give you a good portion. it's DELISH
Seasonal Creme Brulee - DOPE. i love sweets, and this is just perfect
Waffle Cut Fries - ME GUSTA
Strawberry lemonade - nothing magical, but still good
So yes, overall. everything is good here, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. Parking is super limited too, so I usually just park wherever close by in the neighborhood and walk over. :) -
Review from Jenny F.
BRUXIE!!! I'm super late on the bruxie bandwagon but I'm happy I finally made the drive.
I was a little skeptical when I found out Bruxie had the #2 yelp spot for the entire US (2011) I mean.. how good can waffles be?
buttermilk fried chicken and waffle: 4 stars! chicken was SO tender! really greasy though. and the honey is definitely a nice touch.
Hot pastrami bruxie: 4 1/2 stars! My favorite out of all the ones I tried. The pastrami was so yummy and the pickles added perfect flavor.
Seasonal creme brulee bruxie: 4 stars! wow, the brunt raw sugar and strawberries were perrrfection. Comes with a vanilla creme inside and I would have liked a LITTLE more cause it was so good.
Stawrberry lemonade: 4 stars!
The people who worked there were super nice and made sure to give their honest opinions on what was their favorite, etc.
The only thing I wasnt too big on was the location. Maybe because it's so far from where I live.. maybe because there is no inside seating. Maybe because the tables and sitting in a parking lot is unattractive to me? -
Review from Mikee W.
Rowland Heights, CA
WOW, just WOW!
Waffles goes with anything. I'd have waffles for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if I could. Bruxie gives waffles as nice twist and creates flavorful offerings. I tried the the hot pastrami. The meat is not as much as you would see in a regular pastrami sandwich but it's very flavorful and combined with the waffle, it's rather filling. The service is top-notch. If it's your first time here, they will make sure that you understand what's going on and even make recommendations. Wish parking was as good as unfortunately, most of the street parking has a thirty minutes limit. -
Review from Erin T.
I've had the burger, chicken, and green eggs and ham before this visit. Burger is probably my favorite... The syrup in the chicken is overwhelming unless you add sriracha or hot sauce of some sort. Green eggs and ham doesn't leave a lasting impression - although I am now inspired to add pesto to eggs all the time...
I had the pulled pork special today... Tender pulled pork with coleslaw! The pork was really good... I couldn't taste the coleslaw too much... It would have been nice to have more coleslaw to have a contrasting flavor to cut the tangyness of the sauce an the cheese. The waffle was perfect as usual... Crispy just enough for a nice texture but not too crispy where it cuts the roof of your mouth. Fries are mediocre... They could definitely use some seasoning
Bruxie's is a place I like to take friends who are visiting the OC... it's different and unique and pretty tasty.
A little more than I would like to pay for a waffle though..1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/23/2011
I'd actually give this place a 3.5 or 3.75 if I could.
The idea is so original... and the buttermilk… Read more »
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Review from Amy X.
San Francisco, CA
5/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
Perfect place to grab a bite on a warm sunday afternoon! I ordered the smoked salmon savory waffle and it was sooooo good. My friend ordered one with turkey inside and that one also really good. I'm pretty sure everything on their menu is good! And for dessert we tried the creme brulee waffle. Soo good. I don't even know what else to say about this place but that it's soo good and you should just try it for yourself. Waffles in a whole different experience. DO IT!
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Review from Kelly H.
So I have to make somewhat of an embarrassing confession...I attend school cady-corner from this waffle joint and I have boycotted trying this place ever since it opened a couple years ago. Over the past few years, I have seen it transform into a million different restaurants that all FAILED...but not BRUXIE!!!
Bruxie proved that this little corner location is not a jinx and can be SUPER profitable. I boycotted this place mainly because I am "chang" (cheap) and I had the crazy idea that I didn't want to pay $7-10 for A WAFFLE, WTF (WHAT THE WAFFLE)!!! But boy, was i wrong about that one! Bruxie is worth every wakin waffln penny!
From the friendly customer service, quick turnover of orders to ready-to-eat meals, to the deliciousness of the waffle. WTF!!!!
Granted I have only tried the Turkey Club and the Criss Cross Fries Nachos...I haven't been dissapointed yet. Some of my friends who usually get the fried chicken tried my turkey club and almost died! They said they are definitely ordering the turkey club the next time.
Tips:
-be prepared for a line (i rarely pass by bruxie when there is NO line)
- menu specials change all the time, sometimes they run out
-parking can be tough if you are not from around the area, it is in a residential area so make sure you don't park in an area that you need a street parking permit
-seating is outdoors so be cognitive of the weather, wouldn't want to come when it's raining = SOGGY WAFFLES, eww! -
Review from Julie V.
5/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
My ex, Vinh H, actually took me here last year I think, so it's been a while! Please keep this in mind when you're reading my review. My enthusiasm regarding this business has inevitably declined. It was decent and affordable given the sizes and taste. It did leave me feeling super heavy though, but the flavor was so good that it was worth it! What I recall above all was how packed this place was and how happy the workers looked! They were fast-paced, but also very relaxed and easy to laugh with.
Gooooooods: We tried their Carolina Pulled Pork, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, waffle frieds, and date shake. There's nothing I can really complain about. Everything tasted good, but I wasn't as impressed as my ex that's for sure! I would have appreciated it if the waffle fries were seasoned more, the date shake were less sweet, and the Buttermilk Fried Chicken less dry. Of course, I think it's because I've become a much pickier taster now that I've been cooking religiously and find ways to twist recipes!
I trust that anyone who comes here will enjoy it for both the food, and the charismatic service! :]
+1 Star: Fast, Efficient, Friendly Service
+1 Star: Tasty food
+1 Star: Affordable prices
+1 Star: Fun place to hang out
-1 Star: Limited seating, small location
TIP 1: Order a shake, experiment with condiments, and ask for recommendations! -
Review from Eva I.
Monterey Park, CA
5/1/2012 6 photos
I love Bruxie's waffle- light, crispy, and fluffy. I am in love with their creme brulee waffle =)
Parking may be a hassle.. but imo, i think it's totally worth the time to look for one. On the day I went, I was visiting Chapman and had a permit to park there. (Bruxie is only a few blocks from Chapman. About a 5-8min walk.)
The waffles were superb and exceeded my expectation. Service is friendly and efficient. I had my order to-go and waited on the side tables while the staff bought me my food.
Fried chicken waffle- big juicy piece of chicken sandwiched between two light crispy waffle. Chicken was not dry at all and nicely seasoned! The portion is huge!
Creme brulee waffle- my favorite! smooth velvety creaminess.. not overly sweet. same light fluffy waffle.
Strawberry float- ...not too great. way too sweet and was artificial strawberry tasting.
Overall, great concept and delicious food. I will be coming again soon and often! -
Review from Brad T.
Orange County, CA
4/22/2012 2 Check-ins Here
The place where WAFFLES replace the Sliced Bread.
Located just north of the traffic circle in Old Town Orange, Bruxie is across the corner from Chapman University. So as you imagine this place gets pretty busy during lunch. Luckily or Unluckily the prices of the waffle meals are a little pricey for an average college student to eat at everyday.
I have visited both this location and Brea, but still consider this one better. Something about the waffles here are crispier on the outside and light in the middle. The Waffle Sandwiches are broken down into 2 groups Savory and Sweet.
The best from the Savory Waffles:
1. Buttermilk Fried Chicken - Can't go wrong
2. Bruxie Burger - Kids and Adults love the flavor of the patty
3. Roasted Mushroom & Goat Cheese - for that health conscious one in the group
4. Hot Pastrami - Not as good as the Hat but still good
The best from the Sweet Waffles:
1. Seasonal Creme Brulee - Yummy, for that cream and fresh fruits
2. S'Mores - reminds you of breakfast at the campfire.
Best of their Daily Specials:
1. Braised Beef Short Ribs - Fall right apart and have that savory flavor...oh so good
The Best is saved for last:
Their soft serve FROZEN CUSTARD is far the most anticipated item, each time I visit. It is like eating frozen whipped cream, and smooth (no ice crystals). Ice Cream doesn't even compare. It is so rich that you might not be able to finish it.
The food is probably 4 stars, but that custard tosses it into the 5 star arena.
Parking is sometimes hard to find during lunch, as it is mostly street parking. Try and get there before 11:30 to beat the lunch crowd.Listed in: Ice Cold Treats
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Review from D. C.
Newport Beach, CA
5/14/2012
My wife has been wanting to try this place, so we walked around downtown orange for Mothers day yesterday! the weather was amazing, so this probably made our experience here a little better.
Food - Unique concept! Food was surprisingly good! Wife and I ordered the the Turkey Club. The portion was just right for both of us to share, could have used a little bit more turkey. The waffle cut fries were good. Nothing extremely Great here, Overall a good experience.
Price - Food is a little pricey for what it is, everything is about a $1.00 too high. $8.95 for Club. $4.95 for a grilled cheese. $2.95 for a lemonade ($1.00 refills). $2.95 for fries.
Service - this a casual place, but the service was excellent and staff was very upbeat.
Ambiance/Decor - Everything is outside. You walk up and order at the counter, find a seat and they bring your food out. So not much in the way of decor. The ambiance is great, especially if the weather is nice. music and al fresco dining.
great to experience once or to bring someone who has never tried it. Kind of a novelty.. -
Review from Stacey P.
Finger lickin' good!!
I live for waffles so I've been dying to try out Bruxie ever since I heard about it. I already knew I wanted to order to Prosciutto & Gruyere Sandwich ($7.95) and it did not disappoint! The creaminess of the cheese matched perfectly with the saltiness of the ham... and that is how you make perfection. The size of the sandwich is alright but it definitely wouldn't be filling if your were starving.
I also tried the Ogura Sandwich ($4.95) for dessert and it was delicious as well. It's a sweet bruxie with red bean and sweet cream. It's very reminiscent of those Korean Red Bean Buns but a little better in my opinion because of the sweet cream.
The seating here is adorable but all of it is outside. So I wouldn't come here if the weather is bad unless you're willing to take it to-go. Bruxie is a great date spot and there are cute vintage shops and bars just a block away!Listed in: Socal owns my heart &…
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Review from Janlie V.
Los Angeles, CA
5/6/2012
This place is awesome. We parked a block away and walked, the street Bruxie is on is filled with quaint little homes, so the walk was very nice.
We ordered:
Liege Waffle with Belgian Chocolate
Ogura Bruxie
Green Eggs and Ham (Special)
Iced Caramel Latte
Orange Juice
I had an accident not too long before my visit, so eating was difficult. But the little that I was able to chew was perfection. I love waffles, and Bruxie knows how to make them. The red bean in the Ogura was well balanced by the sweet cream, so the texture wasn't overly tacky or rough. The chocolate on the Liege Waffle wasn't overly sweet, which was a relief since I don't like sweet chocolate. The coffee was coffee, it wasn't anything special.
After munching on waffles, try walking the food off by visiting Old Town Orange. You literally feel like you're living in a movie while walking through the streets. -
Review from Tom W.
Anaheim, CA
4/26/2012
Overall great food, but not AMAZING food. I had high hopes and I was not blown away. We had:
-Green eggs and ham - My favorite there. Nice and meaty, yet not too heavy.
-Pastrami - Good, but not great. I think the pastrami would have been better in just a plain old sandwich. Waffles did not help it.
-Chicken and waffles - Very good, but not impressed. Roscoe's I think is better.
-Strawberry and banana waffle - Very tasty, but again, not amazed.
Overall it is very good, just don't expect your socks to get knocked off.
Also, be prepared for sitting outside! If it's cold, bring a jacket because they have no indoor seating. Also, they have no bathroom, so make sure you take a leak before coming here. -
Review from Nicholas C.
Escondido, CA
Amazing sandwiches!!!!!!
I came here on a tuesday afternoon. The line went quick, and the waitresses and waiters there were going thru the line asking everyone if they knew what they wanted and if theyve been here before, alot of help when choosing from a place where everything taste good.
Limited seating, but it seemed like because of the fast service ppl would finish faster and there were always tables open. I got the pulled pork sandwhich, creme brulee sandwhich, and strawberry soda. Delicious...simply delicious!! -
Review from Jason G.
Irvine, CA
5/11/2012
I've been here twice now and both times were delicious.
It's a small hut that you order from and they have a small patio area where you can eat the food. It's on Glassell over by Chapman.
There is generally a line, but it moves quickly.
The staff there is always very friendly
Unfortunately due to building restrictions, there isn't a restroom and the dining area is somewhat small, but most people are respectful of that and leave once they're done eating.
Both times I went with the gf and we got two savory sandwiches, an order of fries, a sweet sandwich, and two drinks.
Admittedly that's probably more food than what's needed. I think we could have split a savory and have been fine.
Prices are generally $6-8 a sandwich.
I've now tried:
Fries: Very good waffle fries
Sweet:
Ogura Bruxie
-Good, gf liked it a lot, but I'm not the biggest fan of red bean
Nutella & Bananas
-Also incredible, the Nutella, sweet cream, and layer of banana go great with the waffle
Smore Bruxie
-Rather tasty as well
Savory:
Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles
-Good, the honey/chili sauce that goes on it is quite tasty
Prosciutto & Gruyere
-Amazing, like a delicious grilled cheese with a bit of prosciutto to add to it
Smoked Salmon & Dill Cream Cheese
-Good, tasty
Reuben (Seasonal)
-Very good, but extremely hearty/filling, a bit oily though
Lobster roll (Promotional)
-They had this one for the Super Bowl (they also had a NY steak sandwich). It was enjoyable. Lots of lobster, could have used a bit more sauce though. Worth noting that it was twice as expensive.
The food really is quite delicious, with so many good things on the menu I encourage you to go with at least one other person so that you can share and get a taste of everytying. -
Review from Catherine D.
Long Beach, CA
5/20/2012
I have dreams of the green eggs and ham waffle sandwich! The waffle nachos are amazing as well! The PB&J waffle is good but needs more jelly, a bit too dry. I wish there was more seating. Parking is always a pain in that area and there are limited spots in their lot. The staff is always helpful and will answer any questions you have about the food. Genius idea! Whoever is a hater of this place is a crazy person!
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Review from Max C.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
5/20/2012
best i have ever had. can't wait till the one in rsm opens. great waffle folds. bruxie burger was excellent with the waffle cut fries. shake or soda both excellent. parking was managable. it's a must go!
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