Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Breakfast
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Brunch spot owned by Naked Coffee. Over half the menu is veganizable and most can be gluten-free. Try the zen breakfast or the papas loco and soy chorizo breakfast. Items are no longer marked as vegan so ask the staff to clarify. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-2:00pm.
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3440 C St, Sacramento, California, USA, 95816
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 26 Dec 2023 by SteveSJ
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15 Reviews
First Review by nc71087n
SacVeganista
Points +946
Bland vegan options - Edit
I used to like Orphan way back when I was a vegetarian and enjoyed their omelets, but as a vegan the options are bland and overpriced.
Read moreWent recently during the Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge and was super disappointed. Ordered the tofu rancheros which was just unseasoned tofu chunks on top of bland black beans smashed between two tortillas. It was all covered in red sauce that tasted like it came out of a can and partially destemmed cilantro. The onions were non existent. The best part of the meal was the coffee.
At $17 it was a total waste of money and I wouldn't recommend this place to vegans.
Vegan_Hiker_Foodie
I had had dismal experiences there as well unfortunately. I figured out one good dish though so I don’t stray from that now lol.
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Earth.Angel
Points +154
Wonderful - Edit
I went during the Sacramento chef challenge and had the tofu rancheros which was surprisingly good. They had a wide variety of coffee blends to try ranging from light to dark. Service was amazing and so was the outdoor ambience. Looking forward to coming back here again.
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karl8704
Points +470
Good flavors, good staff - Edit
Went to Orphan yesterday, and the soy chorizo scramble was very good. The waiter instantly suggested modifications to it and the Zen breakfast for vegan options. We'll be returning. Seating was not a problem - they retained all.of their pandemic outdoor seating. But parking could be an issue - check the web page for options.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-02
Pros: Great service , Tasty choices , No waiting
Cons: Parking , Cash only - stop at the ATM first
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happypigg
Points +78
Fine all around - Edit
Got a side of tofu with my meal and it was good. No separate vegan menu but the wait staff k ew exactly what I was asking for when I asked for no cheese or sourcream
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c_shells_
Points +20
Delicious and Friendly Service! - Edit
I ordered the Papas Loco without cheese and sour cream and added soyrizo! The Arnold Palmer with apricot black tea and lemonade was very refreshing. So delicious and my family enjoyed their omni meals too. Our service was great too! We sat outside and the warmers kept us very warm. 4 stars due to lack of labeling vegan options on the menu, but staff was knowledgeable.
Read morePros: Unique drinks, Faux meat available, Flavorful food
Cons: Vegan options not labeled on the menu, Cash only, Long wait
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Vegan_Hiker_Foodie
Points +5099
Mixed experiences… - Edit
So based on what I ordered on my recent visit, I’d give this place 4 stars. But if I were to base it on the visit before that, I’d probably give it 1-2 stars. The reason being is that the dishes vary so much depending on what you order. So the first time I can’t remember what I ordered but I subbed the egg for tofu and the tofu was super bland and unseasoned. So while I was grateful for the tofu, it was disappointing. On this most recent visit, I followed the tip from another Happy Cow review and order the the papas locos minus the cheese and sour cream and added soy chorizo and it was super good! So order accordingly lol. Oh and there’s almost always a line/wait for seating.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-15
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VeganSausageDog
Points +876
Fairly average - Edit
For a breakfast place I was shocked they didn’t have an espresso machine. The cold almond milk they served with my coffee had split, carton probably been open for over a week. The tofu on both our dishes was approaching cold, guessing they cooked it first then cooked the remaining components. As others have said, cash only business. They also charge $2.50 per dish to make them vegan.
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KimberlySandie
Points +92
Great staff, nice options - Edit
Great outdoor seating and dog friendly. Staff is knowledgeable about their vegan offerings. The ingredients are simple and high quality. The folks in charge clearly want to impress their values upon their customers in the form of not having ketchup and only accepting cash. (They have an ATM inside.) These are things I can respect, but not having ketchup is annoying when you’re vegan and they are removing the flavor from other ingredients like cheese and sour cream. The menu is not marked, just know they are willing to sub tofu or soy chorizo where eggs are involved. They offer soy, almond, or oat milk for their tasty hot or iced coffee.
Read morePros: Plenty of options, Great vegan friendly staff, Outdoor seating
Cons: Only accepts cash, Doesn’t have ketchup , Has to remove rather than substitute ingredients
AmbrizMartin
Nice
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maxwt2
Points +122
Wish I could give 5 stars - Edit
Some of the tastiest vegan scrambles I have ever had.
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MacklanClendenin
Points +83
Great little spot! - Edit
Cool little café diner with mostly vegetarian options but a few can be made vegan. Very friendly staff who are willing to work with you.
Read moreVegan_Hiker_Foodie
Dude your review totally helped me get good grub! I ordered something lame the first time I went but used your guidance the second time and loved the dish! Thank you so much!
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Hazelcubed
Points +430
You get huge portion - Edit
This place has huge portions! I ordered pancakes and the breakfast burrito to split with a friend. Half a burrito was almost too much for me I ended up only having a few bites of pancakes which were supposed to be pumpkin but didn’t look pumpkiny or taste it. They were more like spice pancakes.
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alicexyl
Points +569
Knowledgeable staff, some options - Edit
Went here for breakfast on the way to Lake Tahoe. There didn't seem to be that many options on the menu, and they weren't marked, but when the waiter heard me ask about non-dairy, he asked if I were vegan, and let me know about possible options. He also said they were developing vegan pancakes.
Read moreI got the oatmeal without honey. It was quite tasty and filling!
Pros: Knowledgeable and friendly staff
Cons: Menu not marked, Not many options, need modifications
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kylieshaines
Points +69
Easy Bruch - Edit
Orphan is a great spot for a relaxed brunch if dining with non vegan/vegetarian friends. Staff is attentive and willing to make substitutions for vegan meals. The menu doesn’t include many designated vegan options so making your own meal is really the way to go. Wish they had tofu!
Read morePros: Flexible with substitutions , Varied menu with non-veg options, Good coffee
Cons: Limited vegan options , Cash only
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veganwholefoodfiend
Points +200
Yummy - Edit
Yummy breakfasts but they don’t have ketchup which is really annoying.
Read morePros: Good food
Cons: No ketchup, Crowded
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nc71087n
Points +75
love this place!! - Edit
I would give Orphan 5 stars but unfortunately Happy Cow only allows that for fully vegan restaurants... many things on their menu can be "veganized", they can substitute tofu for eggs, their rosemary potatoes are vegan and so are their tamales which are to die for! They also have amazing food for any meat eating friends that go with you. The staff is always super friendly and welcoming, just an overall great breakfast spot that you should def check out if you are in the Sacramento area!
Read morePros: food always comes out vegan as requested! , friendly staff, amazing food
Cons: only open until two , cash only but they do have a free ATM!
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