Park Bench Cafe

For anyone who has been here you know parking is limited so i ended up parking on the other side of the park but I really enjoyed going for a nice walk through the park and when I got to the host they were very busy but they let me known they do have a to-go window so I ordered a delicious strawberry smoothie that tasted so fresh and real and I went on with my walk. Great spot I would highly recommend coming and if you can’t find parking like me park on the other side and enjoy this beautiful park before getting to the cafe. Bring your fur babies it’s a Very pet friendly cafe and park.

Randomly saw this place while driving the area. I don't live in the area so we stop by to have a little meal! We loved the monte Cristo! Big enough to share. Love just sitting in the park. They also have a dog menu as well. Nice little stop.

good chill spot to come in for breakfast & lunch. enjoyed tuna sandwich. Absolutely dog friendly. Have been wanting to visit w my pup. You eat w the vibes🍃 and you can walk around the park after meal is a plus.

You can't beat the Park Bench for sheer lovely atmosphere. Literally nowhere else in OC do you get such a fabulous outdoor park setting while you eat at a bona fide restaurant -- and where you can actually bring your dog; that's why they get away with such high prices. But if you want an extra special lunch, brunch, or breakfast in a beautiful setting? PBC. Treating your wife or mother on a special day? PBC. Just have a spring morining off of work, time to walk the dog through the park, and a generous food budget that allows you to splurge on a simple meal? PBC. The food is plenty good, don't get me wrong. It's just not the level of "wow" I'd expect for paying 25 bucks for a brisket benedict. But that gorgeous al fresco setting elevates everything to chef's kiss status. So yeah, I've been here for special occasions for 14 years and will probably continue to visit PBC at least once or twice a year on certain great-weather occasions -- well, for at least as long as I live in OC.

This adorable little cafe feels like a true extension of the park. VERY dog friendly. Tables are bolted down and have a leash to connect your friend. There is a big doggy water station with bowls at the entrance. There were dogs of all sizes at the tables around us including a fair share of folks waking their pooches last us for a park stroll. The table was put in the grass and felt like a super upscale picnic. Service was fast and friendly. The food was really great. I had one of the breakfast burritos and made 2 meals out of it. It came with homemade salsa. We also had chicken fried steak and it had a nice gravy. Nothing like my mamas country sausage gravy but still tasty. The only downside is that the jelly at the table was strawberry or grape only super processed. They made a raspberry preserve in house but charge $1 for the tiniest little container. Also a $1 upcharge for oat milk. Scrambled eggs were a bit dry. Would definitely go back on another beautiful day.