Review Jolanda's Cafe & Catering - Lake Forest

Love this hidden cafe. Their freshly made croissants are amazing.

I get lunch with my dad every week and I'm SO happy we found Jolanda's. We've gone a few times and each time the food and coffee was really good, service was friendly and prompt, and the prices were very reasonable. The menu has a lot of variety and I love that there are healthy options in addition to smaller portions and homemade soup (I had the tomato basil soup today and it was very tasty!). The croissants are baked fresh and delicious, the breakfast plates and sandwiches we've had so far have all been really good (chili cheese omelet, corned beef hash and eggs, egg salad sandwich, health nut sandwich [unique and tasty!], fruit, coleslaw, etc.) and I can't wait to try more items. Especially compared to the other breakfast/brunch options in the area (expensive, no or limited healthy options, no soup, mediocre service, etc.), Jolanda's is far superior. What a gem!

We come here often on a Saturday morning for family breakfast. The menu is full of delicious options, you can't go wrong with anything, and their croissants are massive! Jolanda's also catered our wedding in 2017, and did a phenomenal job! Everyone loved the food prepared.

Thank you so much for the delivery service! The food is amazing and nutritious. This restaurant is helping to carry my family and I through a tough time as a member has been diagnosed with a critical illness, and so we are so grateful nutrition is one thing we can worry less about via Jolanda's. *Hugs!*

Very chill and very nice; usually busy, largest tables are 4 per person but you can combine them if needed.

Delicious food. The place is clean and organized. The waitress is very friendly.

We are visitors to this lovely area and were told about Jolanda's from a long time resident. We were not disappointed. We had a late morning breakfast that was perfect. An exquisite highlight was the croissants. The decor was bright and the staff was very attentive and friendly. As we finished our meal. The lunch crowd began to steadily fill the tables, a true testimonial to its excellence.

Don’t expect a nice and cozy restaurant here. Because they are good at caters. We had this catering for our wedding day and this is our first time tried out the food in person in their restaurant as they open only half day during the day.

My wife and I have been going here for years and thought I would add my two cents as it deserves notoriety. The breakfast potatoes can’t be touched and have the right crispiness. Chocolate chip pancakes my kids love, no syrup needed. French toast is amazing as they use the Croissant dough. So what have you got to lose, pull the trigger and order something.

Good breakfast food but the homemade croissants are excellent.

Awesome great food, friendly staff & guests as well!! Feels like coming home, especially when Jolanda escapes from the kitchen to greet everyone with her warm & welcoming smile!!

This is our go-to breakfast joint in Lake Forest. Flew in from SLC on Saturday and we drove an hour to Jolandas immediately. We came back with our in-laws on Sunday. Service can be a little slow but the food is amazing. Metro scramble and croissant French toast is what we order. Don't forget to get a croissant!

My grandma showed me this cafe when I was little. I don't go here often, but whenever I do it's the highlight of the entire week. I'm convinced there is no place better to get a breakfast/brunch in Saddleback Valley. If I ever move out of California this will be easily in the Top 3 of things that I'll miss. Hopefully this restaurant will exist long enough for me to tell my own grandchild about.

Always a pleasure having breakfast here. Good sized portions. Perfectly prepared food. Croissants so buttery and yummy. Lunch is fresh and tasty. Staff very friendly. So glad they made it through the pandemic.

Biggest croissants I've ever seen! They were just as delicious! Everything we ordered was tasty, hot, and came with plenty of condiments needed while on the go. The staff were friendly and made sure our order was complete and I was happy before walking out the door. 5 stars!

Great small café with great food. Jolanda is lovely