Everyday Eatery

We rarely write about basic, traditionally American restaurants here, but on occasion, we’ll visit someplace that’s noteworthy for delivering a nice experience while fitting that description. Located in Sand Canyon Plaza in Irvine, Everyday Eatery makes clear from its name that it’s not aiming for anything edgy or unusual, then does a good job with its limited menu of breakfast and lunch items.

Shown here are its espresso mascarpone waffle – a large, freshly made Belgian-style waffle with sliced fruit, salted caramel syrup, and scoops of espresso-infused mascarpone cream cheese – as well as its chipotle chicken breakfast burrito, alternatively available with applewood smoked bacon or turkey sausage as a protein. Each of these items represents the general vibe at Everyday Eatery, which is “modestly updated, broadly appealing American brunch fare.” We enjoyed both, as well as a lavender green tea lemonade that had the right balance of lavendar syrup to avoid a bitter aftertaste.