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Ted's Place
Category: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
23990 Aliso Creek RdLaguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-0061
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 6 am - 9 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- 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:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
117 reviews for Ted's Place
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116 reviews in English
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Review from Don B.
San Clemente, CA
We have been seeing their little ad every week in the OC Register for years, but for some reason had never ventured in that direction for breakfast as we live in San Clemente.
This morning,we were out and about, in that area, hadn't had breakfast yet and at my wife's suggestion, we popped in.
My first impression was how very clean the restaurant was. Employees were very friendly and courteous. You order at the counter, they give you a number tent for your table and bring your order to you when ready.
Food is terrific, hot, delicious, huge portions. The fresh squeezed OJ is fabulous. Server keeps your coffee cup full, all around a very enjoyable experience.
My only suggestion is I wanted the hash browns to have more seasoning, but they have a condiment bar with several kinds of salsa and other condiments, so I was able to remedy that situation.
We'll definitely have to return and try them for lunch or even dinner. Nice experience. -
Review from Cameron M.
Laguna Niguel, CA
Huge portions. Decent food. A good, cheap spot to meet for breakfast.
It's half the price and twice as good as the nearby IHOP. -
Review from Christian F.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Hot and a lot.
That is the best way of describing the food at Ted's.
The menu is huge, this is definitely the place to bring a pack of picky eaters.
It is a short-order-grill type of place, with lots of burgers, fried shit and mexican food.
If you enjoy food-comas and being unproductive after lunch, than Ted's is for you. -
Review from Ken H.
Trabuco Canyon, CA
At first glance, I wanted to stay away as it had a drive-up. Glad I stayed, good little dinner. Awesome plates for the price. Huge portions. Loved the Salsa/Pepper bar.
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Review from Snipe C.
Laguna Niguel, CA
Not as good as the old days but its a meal.
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Review from Tom S.
Laguna Niguel, CA
Ted's is a friendly place with comfort food. Is it die for, No! But the food is good and gianormous serving sizes. The secret is too share your food. The place has been there for years and has maintained some of the same staff all this time. Ted is a very nice guy and greets the customers personally when he can.
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Review from Sean M.
San Juan Capistrano, CA
The best food around! Im not kidding; it's a little place off Aliso Creek and Niguel, but everything I've tried there is good. There menu is probably 100 items and all are available anytime. Large portion sizes, lots of booths and even a drive through (I don't know how they do it)!! Contrary to the above information they do have a wide selection of beverages that does include beer.
This is the place that all the locals know about and all the out-of -towners don't. Ted's is Laguna Niguel's best kept secret.
EVERYTHING is good! -
Review from Ronald H.
Laguna Niguel, CA
Lots of average tasting food...
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Review from Alex P.
Aliso Viejo, CA
Burger, side salad, and drink is 7.99 i think. We always laugh at the "side salad". It is a meal itself, and if you are not careful, you will be full by time you touch your burger. I have had mexican, breakfast, and some other greasy selections, all outstanding and oversized. recommendation : Ted's Skillet
Great place for a business meeting if you want to really impress your client
They have a drive through for people who want remain anonymous -
Review from Steve C.
Laguna Niguel, CA
Nothing special. The same surly, Latino girl glares at you while you're studying the massive menu. Always seems to be doing you a favor to take your order.
The food is alright. Not bad but nothing really to recommend.
I will say the portion size is pretty large but sometimes you don't need to pay for 3 pounds of hash browns on your plate.
Sandwiches are like $7-$8 and they don't come with fries or any sides. The prices keep creeping up and they're now bordering on a little expensive for what you get. When they total it up, it always seems like it's a little more than it should be.
Could be because every time I go there all the employees seem to be eating. Probably sucking down all the profits. -
Review from Steve T.
Garden Grove, CA
Called out sick after waking up with a hangover from the night before. Found out I'm stuck in Laguna Niguel miles miles away from home. My usual remedies for a hangover is either Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup) or Dim sum (Cantonese Breakfast) however that was closer to home about 30 miles away.
My friends mention about how this place gave huge portions. Didn't have to ask me twice. We were there in a heart beat. I notice there was a drive thru here for the restaurant. My friend mention about them having steak. I wonder if those people in drive thru would order a steak to go? LOL
Any who order the Steak and Eggs Platter.
Steak-was pretty juicy only the first 1/3. The rest of the steak was dry. I order my steak medium well also.
Hash brown- Was crispy and cover half of the plate.
Toast- Institutional cheap dry toast that they probably bought in bundles.
Over Easy Eggs- Can't go wrong there.
They weren't kidding about the portion size. I didn't finish my platter and I'm a big eater. While walking out I notice there was a long line of cars at the drive thru. I guess people do order Steaks thru the drive thru ahahah. Let's hope your not one the cars behind them. -
Review from Andrew M.
Laguna Niguel, CA
Teds has always had great food for reasonable prices. The menu prices may look expensive but the amount of food that you get will easily allow for take home of 1/2 for another meal later.
My only complaint about Ted's is I don't think they have ever put a ripe tomato on any sandwich, burger or salad I have ever ordered they are red, hard and impossible to eat. -
Review from Becky J.
San Clemente, CA
Been going here since the days I would walk in for a breakfast burrito still wearing the same clothes and makeup from the night before... don't ask, I was young. Still, whether sleep deprived or fresh out of the water from a dawn patrol surf, this place makes THE BEST breakfast burrito in the world! They pretty much make a full homemade breakfast, and then roll it up in a tortilla. I can only eat half of one, they are that big. So head over to Ted's with a friend and split a burrito one of these days, you wont be disappointed!
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Review from Anthony A.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Ted's has held a mythical place in my mind for the better part of the last 5 or 6 years. I had eaten here once before, years ago, and it left a sizeable impression on me. All I could recall was good food & big portions. After eating here this week, I'm happy to report that none of that has changed.
They've got a massive menu here, with side menus, special menus & a hulking main menu assaulting you from all sides. It's best to have a rough idea of what you want before you come in, otherwise you'll spend 20 minutes trying to figure out what sounds best. I almost went with the turkey burger combo until I noticed the special of the night: 1/2 BBQ chicken dinner w/ salad, potatoes and onion rings for $9.99. Sold.
While I waited for my food, the server brought out my salad. This was the side salad that comes with the meal? It practically was a meal unto itself. This mountainous mound of roughage was chock full of lettuce, onions, cucumber, tomatoes, a hard boiled egg, pepperoncinis, olives and carrots. It was seriously huge.
I had only made it halfway through when my food arrived. I'm shocked the woman didn't use a dolly to get it to the table. One huge platter had a half chicken bathed in a sea of BBQ sauce a 1/2" thick. The other featured onion rings and a bowl of mashed potatoes & gravy large enough to wade in. And everything was So. F'in. Good. The chicken was moist & succulent - perfectly cooked and seasoned with a liberal amount of sauce to dip it in. The potatoes were awesome with the gravy. I'm normally not a fan of restaurant gravy, but this mix was mild enough to add flavor to the spuds without overpowering them. I couldn't stop myself once I got going, and before I knew it I had left a plate of skin & bones and a mostly-empty bowl of potatoes. Easily one of the most satisfying meals I've had in a long time. Epic, really.Listed in: You're The Best... Around
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Review from Chris D.
Aliso Viejo, CA
Plusses: Great selection of mexican and american--breakfast, lunch, and dinner. huge servings, drive thru.
Minuses--Huge servings (specifically--heart attack size portions on anything involving cheese or bacon), slow service.
Service/quality is about average. Its a good place to go on a weekend morning if you arent in a hurry, but nothing special. -
Review from Wes P.
Downtown, Los Angeles, CA
The food is okay to good, but I'd definitely come here over a Denny's or ihop any damn day. Can't say everything is awesome, but you best bring your appetite. To sum it up, this is a grub place.
- Biscuits and Gravy, yum. Not blow your mind, but if you got a hankering, fluffy biscuits in a thick gravy with sausage chunks in them, over easy eggs and hash browns. Damn.
- Chicken fried steak. Solid
- Breakfast burritos, super dense and packed to the brim. Like eating a brick, a delicious brick. Hashbrowns, avocado, salsa, breakfast meat, it's got all the works to a dynamite huge breakfast burrito.
- Chicken strips, HUGEE mound of fries and piping hot chicken strips. Always a good choice.
-Pancakes, Ted's is of the fluffy, sponge-y variety. Really good but you get a crap load. In the words of Mitch Hedberg, "You can't be all like panacakes, exciting at first, but by the end you're effing sick of them"
Decent to really good food, not highly refined but like a said, this place to get your grub on, and they definitely won't disappoint in that sense. -
Review from Stephen W.
Aliso Viejo, CA
Went here for breakfast. Really, not that good, but not totally terrible either. It just ends up being a LOT of food, but leaves you really unsatisfied. Not sure if it's because they don't season anything, or if the quality really is just that poor.
I ordered a breakfast burrito with no meat, but added beans. It wasn't so bad, but it just really wasn't that great either. I wish they would have added more salsa to it. It was very big and I ended up trying to put Ketchup and Tobasco on it towards the end because it just needed something more.
My wife, however, ordered hashbrowns and eggs. Pretty hard to screw up, but it just was so bland and tasteless, it was almost pointless to eat. We both had a cup of coffee, which we didn't finish because of the general taste of badness that it left in our mouth.
If you are hungover and need a place to get a lot of food for cheap to take the burning sensation out of your stomach, then this is your place. If you want a step from Mollie's Country Kitchen Cafe a block away, this is also it. However, if you wish to satisfy your tastebuds and actually have an enjoyable breakfast, I would look elsewhere. -
Review from Majell D.
Irvine, CA
Wet carne asada burrito is the most delicious lunch on the planet. Mouth water & savory all rolled into one plump tortilla!
I want to come back here again to try some other orders on the menu. -
Review from X X.
Los Angeles, CA
Been coming here for about 12 years now. Breakfasts are A LOT of food and pretty good. Skip the rest. Yes, the cashiers are evil and impatient.
BTW...just paid $10.00 for a sandwich and a drink...where were the fries??? -
Review from Micaela M.
Laguna Niguel, CA
This is a great locals place. Breakfast is okay, but lunch and dinner are better. They give you big portions. I found that the sandwiches were the best so far. I love the chicken sandwich that they usually have on special.
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Review from Vic A.
Irvine, CA
This place is awesome. It's hard to be all things to all people, so if you order the steak here thinking it's going to be filet quality, you need to re-think your value system.
If you go in with the expectations of great quality food in massive quantities that will leave you satisfied for the entire day, you'll hit a home run with Ted's.
Everything I've tried as been great. Greek salad in a diner? Usually gross. Not at Ted's... it's wonderful!
I'm impressed how short-order cooks can have such an impressive repertoire, but somehow they pull it off, and they pull it off deliciously.
pro-tip: unlimited coffee! -
Review from Jay P.
Laguna Niguel, CA
This place has a decent NY steak and eggs meal. The only other item I've tried was a bean and cheese burrito wasn't made that well; it was falling apart and could've been warmer. Either way, the other choices on the menu look decent enough to warrant a few more visits.
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Review from Ivan L.
Irvine, CA
Love this spot!!!!!!!!!!!! its well priced with gigantic portions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the mushroom bacon swiss omelette!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The corn beef hashed is pretty damn good too! Trust come here and you will enjoy nuff said
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Review from Dave P.
Laguna Niguel, CA
There's a sucker born every minute. That's me in the drive thru again ordering something awful and gross from Ted's. It is one thing to go to Ted's all the time if you live nearby, because Laguna Niguel is wall to wall mediocrity and hey Ted's has a drive thru! But to recommend Ted's to out-of-towners is mean. Don't go to Ted's you people, beware.
So this time, I went to Ted's for a Gyro oddly enough because I am doing a local Gyro rankings. 10 being best, I rate Ted's Gyro a -13 (that's negative thirteen) with ChickPita and Surfin' Souvlaki's Gyro probably a 6. Ted's Gyro is a literal hot mess. Ted, you burn me every time.Listed in: Any Good Eats in Laguna…
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10/15/2010
Ted's I have downgraded you because your service is bad and your food is mostly crap. Especially… Read more »
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10/15/2010
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Review from Connie L.
I moved to south OC from LA and I was in search for a good breakfast burrito. I turned to yelp and came across this place and decided to give it a try.
South OC doesn't have a lot of choices for good "dirty" food. I ordered the sausage breakfast burrito. It was a pretty hefty burrito and was filled with hashbrown, eggs, avocado, sausage, cheese, and hot sauce. I did like how the hasbrowns were cripsy and gave the burrito a good crunch. However, the cheese in the burrito wasn't melted. It sat in the bag for 5 minutes before I took the first bite, so I gave it enough time for the cheese to melt. I found that really strange. Overall the burrito was plain and not very good.
I miss the food in LA! -
Review from H Q.
Placentia, CA
WTF? Three days in a row having Fish and Chips?!? Yea. Something about the gloomy weather makes me crave Fish and Chips.
I did come here to try their Fish and Chips, but actually contemplated ordering one of their breakfast offerings. Since it was 5pm, it was kind of weird to have breakfast at dinner (Side note: an Asian friend of mine once mentioned that she finds it odd that Americans have food that is designated for certain times of the day. Yea, I guess it is.). So, I ended up ordering the Fish and Chips.
As I placed my order to the stoic cashier, she asked how many pieces I wanted with my order. The menu board said it was a three piece dish, but I ordered it with two, since I wasn't incredibly hungry. She placed my order and gave me a number to take to my table to wait for my meal.
I sat there for a short time and a employee brought my food to my table. At first I was like "Good Lord! What's with all the food!" I read about the large portions, but this was rediculous! My Fish and Chips order was set on the table AND a five piece fried chicken filet something or another was set down, too! Since I was eating alone, I was like "Whoa! I just ordered the Fish and Chips!" If I was a starving Ethiopian or something, I would have let them leave both dishes. I'm not, so I had them take the chicken back.
Eventhough I ordered a two piece Fish and Chips, there was three pieces on the plate. Woo hoo! It rested on a mound of fries. Came with a big cup of cole slaw and a lot of tartar sauce (thumbs up!). The Filets were decent sized with a golden oily batter. It was okay. Tastewise, it lands in between my last two places I've tried. It's good, not great, leaning more to the tasty side than the bad. Lots of fries, which I couldn't finish off.
The menu here is HUGE! There's a lot of choices and everything looked better than similar places like Fantastic Cafe. I'm not in this area much, but would consider it again for other offerings when I am.Listed in: Fish and Chips & Fish Tacos
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Review from Daniel T.
I can honestly say that I grew up eating at Ted's and I've seen the restaurant change over the years. It's a unique place in our town, but you'll notice a strangely familiar style when you visit. That's because it's exactly like all the other diners with friendly-sounding names slapped on them. Food isn't gourmet or unique, but we keep returning for some unexplainable reason. Maybe it's just a bad habit.
My family used to go twice a week (no lie). We can't get enough of the breakfasts, and they serve 'em all day. Pancakes have a great flavor and are actually fluffy! Besides pancakes, I can't think of anything outstanding about the food. The quality is acceptable. Prices are steadily climbing, so get in now before you have to dig deeper into your pockets to pay for a #6 combo (eggs, bacon/sausage, hash browns, toast). That being said, they do serve up large-size portions, and I always have more fries or hash browns than I would ever want to eat. Some of the Mexican dishes are tasty, too. Mornings are the most crowded, especially on weekends. I don't recommend the burgers, and you should probably avoid them unless you have an unusual proclivity for mediocrity.Listed in: The Heart of the Lagunas
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Review from Dangerous S.
Long Beach, CA
Ordered an avocado chorizo omelette to go. Waited 30 minutes for it. Got it home and the avocado was black and rotten. I called them and they said to bring it back and I could exchange it for something else. Ordered a breakfast burrito and went back. They said it would be ready in 7 minutes. I got to the counter 10 minutes later and the lady asked what I wanted to order instead because they hadn't started my burrito. Got a refund and will not be going back.
I used to go here all the time and this is not the first time I have been served rotten avocado. But the lack of service today was the last straw. -
Review from David H.
San Diego, CA
The food that actually arrived (#1 breakfast special) was adequate, but nothing to write home about. The scrambled eggs were overcooked and somewhat tough. The biscuits were good and while the gravy covering them was of a good consistency it was fairly tasteless. The low quality sausage patties were not particularly flavorful, and the hash browns decent. Overall, the quality was not made up for by the quantity, which by any metric was generous.
The big problem was in the quality of service. My breakfast companion ordered the Belgian waffle special, which didn't show up when my order arrived, though the server said that it was on its way. He waited nearly 10 minutes, and still no waffle. When he asked at the counter what the deal was, he was told that the waffle machine had broken, but but was now fixed, and his waffle would be out right away. He waited another 5+ minutes and then went to the counter again, only to be informed that the waffle machine was really broken and then be asked if would he like to order something else. To their credit, they did provide a refund, but if his order was going to be delayed significantly or ultimately not possible to fulfill, the diner staff could have done a much, much better job of communicating that information. -
Review from Michelle Y.
Los Angeles, CA
This is one of my childhood favorites. Greasy diner a 5 minute drive from my parent's house. I'll randomly feel like a greasy meal when i'm home and i'll head over. I grew up on this and hey, i didn't die from a heart attack just yet, so i feel like it's safe to return. The logic isn't completely there but when i'm biting into their delicious fries, I don't care about logic or reasoning because they're heaven. They're uber crunchy like i like them and they're downright perfect.
I always get a veggie burger if i'm in the mood for lunch here. It's packed with vegetables on top of the burger. The vegetables don't make me feel so guilty about the fact i'm eating my entire caloric intake in one meal. hey, you have to live sometimes right?
Their breakfasts are out of this world as well! Their portions are enormous so come ready with a shovel. -
Review from Joseph B.
Aliso Viejo, CA
Sometimes a "hit" but sadly more often a "miss". I really wanted this place to become my favorite local breakfast hangout but the inconsisent food and consistent poor service keeps me away more often than not.
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Review from Lisa A.
The burgers are pretty good.
Love the sauce on them and all the fresh veggies.
:)Listed in: I Love Burgers
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6/5/2009
I've been to Teds...twice I think. Once I got a salad which was good, huge but good. I believe it… Read more »
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6/5/2009
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Review from Rain F.
I don't think I'll ever get done with reviewing breakfast places.
I always wake up early and start my day with a hefty breakfast to last me through the rest of the day.
There's so many items to choose from in their breakfast menu.
Don't forget the specials board!
The menu is posted on the wall next to cashier and can be quite inconvenient when there's a lot of people in line.
I've tried the country style breakfast and liked the biscuit.
The portions are big enough for two people to share.
Waffle alert!
They serve Belgian waffle!
The waffles are topped with seasonal berries for about $2 more.
And true to the restaurant's big portions, the waffles are plate size and thick.
The one star deduction is for the service.
When I ordered, I told them I didn't want butter and whipped cream on my waffle.
My order came and surprise, surprise, it had whipped cream AND butter!
So I told the server that they had the order wrong.
Instead of apologizing, she asked me for my receipt!
Thankfully, it shows on the receipt that I clearly asked for NO butter and whipped cream.
If you're going on a Sunday, then make sure you go before church gets out because they get really busy. The tables fill up even on the outside patio. And if you do sit on the outside patio, be aware that the birds will try to steal your food. It's quite a scene to watch.Listed in: Wake up! Breakfast time :D
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Review from Michael T.
Berkeley, CA
Honestly, Ted's Place is THE BEST breakfast place I've ever been to. This little diner is family-owned and has been around for as long as I can remember. Though I've only been introduced to it in the last year, Ted's Place is still my favorite breakfast place to go to.
If you ever order a dish from here you'll know how huge the portions are. Pricewise, you get a LOT of food for what you pay. I love to order their Breakfast Specials, which include scrambled eggs, sausage patties, bacon, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, etc. This place will really fill you up! They have many breakfast options which include breakfast burritos, breakfast skillets, waffles and pancakes, omelets, and more. They also have a variety of beverages as well as fresh-squeezed orange juice.
Ted's also serves lunch and dinner dishes which include mainly mexican-style and american-style food. Regardless whether you like these types of foods or not, you should give this place a try.
Foods include:
- Breakfast: pancakes, waffles, omelets, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, bacon, the works
- Breakfast Skillets
- Gourmet Burgers and Sandwiches
- Salads
- Tacos, Burritos, Enchiladas, Quesadillas, Fajitas
- Side Orders such as fries, onion rings, etc.
- Seafood and Meat plates
- Pasta
- Skewers
Ted's Place has a daily special that ranges from seafood dishes to meatloaf to bbq babyback pork ribs.
Things I would recommend:
- Breakfast Burrito
- Any kind of burger
- Omelets
- Breakfast Specials
(I have yet to try other foods but so far everything is great!) -
Review from Eric M.
Aliso Viejo, CA
Have been here twice. You do get more than what you pay for... plan on going home stuffed with enough for a full second meal. Everything is "serve yourself" once they bring your food.. they don't check in on you.
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8/8/2011
I lost count of the # of menu choices. Settled on brekkie #5 w/ side of hash browns. Eggs were a… Read more »
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8/8/2011
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Review from Ryan M.
It's been nearly 4 years since my first review and my palate (and health consciousness) has changed considerably.
I wouldn't ever consider eating here again honestly. Portions are way too big and wasteful. Most of the items of the menu are mediocre quality. The good dishes I remember well are fried, fried and more fried.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/21/2006
The portions are very large and the prices are very reasonable. Their menu is very extensive and… Read more »
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9/21/2006
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Review from Aaron M.
Laguna Niguel, CA
Had the Breakfast Burrito, the cheese they use doesn't taste very good but they were a great size. Id go back for something different then the breakfast burrito next time, not my favorite.
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Review from Michael B.
Laguna Beach, CA
I have been going to Teds for 20 years and it is the one place I miss when I am away.
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Review from Dottie G.
Laguna Niguel, CA
I love Ted's Place....I've been going to Ted's for over 20 years. I think they have the best food ever....great prices and great service...you couldn't eat at a better place! Oh and Ted and his wife are the coolest people ever!
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Review from Brandee L.
Glendale, CA
My boyfriend and I had a late breakfast here...we ordered and shared the chicken breakfast skillet and the breakfast burrito (w/ bacon). Amazing. Heavy, but amazing. Great combos of typical diner flavors and ingredients. The chicken breakfast skillet was actually better than the burrito...chicken, scrambled eggs, mushrooms, bell peppers, avocado, cheddar...hit the spot perfectly. Not the place to go if you're watching your calorie intake, but definitely awesome for an indulgent, decadent meal!
