Penguin Cafe

981 S Coast Hwy - Laguna Beach
Recommended by Sluurpy: 2025 2024 2021
🏆 #34 of 124 restaurants in Laguna Beach
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4.1/5
796 recommendations

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64/100
Data Completeness
67/100

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🚚 Delivery 🥡 Takeout 🍽️ Dine-in 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible 😊 Casual 🛋️ Cozy

💬 What people say

Pancakes 32 French toast 27 Omelette 22 Beach 21 Atmosphere 16 Town 15 Bacon 14 Diner 14

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +1 949-494-1353
📍 Address: 981 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed
Monday1 07:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Tuesday2 Closed
Wednesday3 07:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Thursday4 07:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Friday5 07:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Saturday6 07:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Sunday7 07:00 AM - 01:30 PM

Google Reviews

4.5/5
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419 Google reviews
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Chris Bates

★★★★★ 5/5
We had a gigantic party of 9 and showed up without reservation- not only were the staff extremely accommodating and sat us almost immediately, but the service was incredibly prompt, and got everyone’s order out quickly and correctly. Absolutely stunning service and the food was delicious to boot! I wish the penguin cafe nothing but the best. Thank you!!
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Alex Luthor

★★★★★ 5/5
Very attentive service
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Joel Etherton

★★★★☆ 4/5
It's a cozy little breakfast joint on PCH in Laguna Beach. The food is reasonably priced, and it's a fairly standard breakfast menu. Being able to eat on the patio creates a bit of a busy atmosphere, but I quite like sitting outside in a beach town having some French toast.
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Beeker vDubs

★★★★★ 5/5
This is a nice hole in the wall place to enjoy a plentiful quiet breakfast at a decent price...i really enjoyed this place
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Mika Padmanabhan

★★★★★ 5/5
Old school diner! I got the tamale omelette and it ruled!
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JoAnn Sheehan

★★★★★ 5/5
A little hole in the wall restaurant in Laguna Beach but absolutely worth going to. The omelets were delicious with everything elae. Reasonably priced.
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Sindrandi 6313

★★★★★ 5/5
Very cute little cafe, close to the beach with a great breakfast. Just good solid diner-type fare with friendly service and a local vibe. We go here every time we’re in town, and it’s always great!
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Autumn Sage

★★★★★ 5/5
Perfect little diner! The breakfast sandwiches and hot chocolate were wonderful, the atmosphere was fun, parking was easy (behind the building), and the service was great.
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Darryl Silver

★★★★★ 5/5
If you like a proper breakfast, it’s not some weird fancy convoluted breakfast and this is your place. The staff is super friendly. The food was great. I highly recommend the bacon in the atmosphere was chill. I highly recommend this place.
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Doug Junker

★★★★★ 5/5
First time here, and we are definitely coming back! Good food, great service with a classic dinner atmosphere.
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