25 as owner
Family-owned cafe on El Toro Road. Breakfast and lunch served all day, seven days a week, with daily delivery and catering on the side.
From a mother's
kitchen to El Toro
Road.
Over thirty-five years in the food service industry and twenty-five years as a restaurant owner. Jolanda's success is grounded in Old World values, combined with a natural talent and love of creating wonderful meals.
Honesty. Loyalty. Hard work. Attention to detail. Quality ingredients and outstanding service. In her cafe in Lake Forest, her presence is always felt as she oversees the kitchen with the watchful eye of a loving mother.
The plates you
order without
looking at the menu.
Breakfast served all day. Six plates from the homemade menu Jolanda runs every morning.
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Croissant French Toast
$by plateOur signature homemade butter croissant, custard-dipped and griddled. The one dish she leads her own website with.
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the signature omelette02California Avocado Omelette
$15Three eggs with tomato, green onions and Swiss, topped with fresh avocado, served with salsa and sour cream.
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homemade, every morning03Continental Croissant
$8Our signature homemade butter croissant stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese. The simplest order on the menu.
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Jolanda’s Homemade Meatloaf
$16Served with creamy mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables and a french roll. One of the daily house specials.
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a heavy bowl05“Our” Poutine
$14Homestyle potatoes layered with sausage gravy, a fried egg and topped with cheddar cheese. House comfort.
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Crepes Florentine
$15Two crepes filled with chicken and spinach covered in our cream sauce, served with cranberry jello mold and soup or salad.
Daily Delivery. Cooked here, delivered to you.
Individual meals prepared daily and delivered cold for reheating at your convenience. With 35+ years in food service, Jolanda has an intimate understanding of balance and nutrition in her cooking. She will happily customize meals to fit specific dietary needs.
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Standard
breakfast, lunch & dinnerThree individual meals prepared daily and delivered cold for reheating at your convenience. Jolanda will customize meals to fit specific dietary needs.
$22 per day - II
Basic
lunch & dinner onlyTwo individual meals prepared daily and delivered cold. Same kitchen, same care, lighter footprint. Choose any combination of weekdays you need.
$19 per day
- Minimum of two days per week
- A 4% credit card service fee will be added
- Account debited every Sunday
- Three (3) day notice required for all changes and cancellations
★ 4.5 on 154 Google reviews
Nothing is better than fresh croissant! Great family owned place. Very friendly prices. Signature Butter Croissants baked daily.
Cute little cafe. EXCELLENT food, and lots of it. Lots of choices on the menu. Something for everyone. Jolanda's also will deliver food to your home daily.
Cutest little diner with great coffee, food and ambiance. Croissants are homemade and amazing.
Good place for breakfast.
On El Toro Road,
seven mornings a week.
Open 7:30 to 2, every day of the week. Dine in, take out, or sign up for daily delivery. Catering by phone any time we're open.
