Sunny Side Cafe
2940 Westminster Blvd, Seal Beach, CA
Crema's Take
“Sunny Side Cafe has transformed a tired Denny's into a genuine community gathering spot where fresh, elevated comfort food and genuinely warm service make every visit feel special. Their coffee pairs beautifully with standout pastries like their legendary cinnamon rolls, and the kitchen clearly takes pride in execution—everything from the cappuccino to the country fried steak arrives perfectly seasoned and generously portioned. It's the kind of place where you'll be greeted like a regular from your first visit, making it ideal whether you're grabbing coffee solo or settling in for a leisurely breakfast with family.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
This restaurant is a standout choice for breakfast. Although it was busy when I arrived, I was seated immediately without any wait. Ordered a Cappuccino the Daybreak Special, which included exceptionally large and delicious chocolate chip pancakes with eggs and bacon. The food overall was fresh, flavorful, and consistently good. Service was quick and attentive throughout the meal. A solid and enjoyable breakfast experience.
Sunnyside is honestly one of those places that just puts you in a good mood the second you walk in. The food is amazing,everything tastes fresh and full of flavor but what really makes it special is the atmosphere. The people there are super warm, welcoming, and always treat you like family. You can feel the good energy all around; everyone’s smiling and enjoying themselves. Definitely the kind of spot where you start your day right,great food, great vibes, great people. Highly recommend! 🌞
Yes yes, another Country/Chicken Fried Steak breakfast 😋 this time at the mom & pop shop Sunny Side Cafe in Seal Beach. They took over a defunct Denny's and are making it their own. They served some of the darkest orange egg yolks I've yet to see at a diner/cafe. Super dark orange eggs yolks usually signify the hen had a diet rich in carotenoids, which are pigments found in plants like marigolds, alfalfa, and other foraged foods. They were deliciously sticky. And instead of a toast option, they bring you a homemade biscuit, halved, then griddled on the cut side (nice touch) and served with heavily cinnamoned whipped butter. The stand out for me were the hash browns, nicely crispy yet tender within and I'm fairly certain they were flat topped using clarified butter. They were incredibly delicious just on their own. Friendly service rounded out a very nice meal. It's barley 10 min from home so I'll definitely be back.
Stop what you’re eating AND go visit our new Favorite Server JOANNE at Sunny Side cafe; you won’t regret it. From the warm welcome beginning to end, to the great portions and perfectly seasoned dishes, this breakfast spot is so delicious. Pancakes are must ! The Breakfast burrito makes my tummy smile! Can I tell you that it comes with a side of home made tasty salsa that is an added surprise of zing ! It’s the best feeling to spend money on food that was made with intention and kindness. You can taste that the food is here to please the community!
Best cafe in Seal Beach! The food is unbelievably good. Think your favorite comfort food but taken up a few notches. I’m still dreaming about the fries and the cinnamon roll. Hands down the best cinnamon roll I’ve ever had. The menu has so much to choose from we had a hard time picking! The food and ingredients were so fresh. On top of the delicious food, the service was friendly, on point and fast. Thank you so much! We will be back!