When I walked it, it was a bit awkward to be honest. I think that was mostly because I'm a tourist and had no clue where I was, though. I sat down and looked at the menu, which showed lots of... More

When I walked it, it was a bit awkward to be honest. I think that was mostly because I'm a tourist and had no clue where I was, though. I sat down and looked at the menu, which showed lots of yummy yummy options. I'm NOT a veggie hippie foodie kind of person, which this menu is honestly FULL of. It's not your all-american family restaurant by far, but then again, it doesn't claim to be. You can tell from the atmousphere. I had the Roast Turkey sandwich with cheddar cheese** and fried potato slices. And it was GOOOOOOOOD! I had never had sprouts on a sandwich before, but it was delicious! It had this light light layer of mustard, which I don't typically like, but it gave the sandwich a great kick! And the potato slices? Better than any fricken french fries I'd ever had. The sandwiches typically come with tortilla chips, but I opted to pay the 99 cents for the potato slices upgrade. I'm a french fry lover! (** the sandwich comes with provalone, but I really don't like that cheese, so they substituted cheddar for me) Overall, I love this place. Even though it's not typical food I'd eat, I'd go back and try a bunch of the other menu items. I'm a picky eater, and if you like healthy food, you'll LOVE this place. And even if you don't like healthy food, you'll find something to like. The restaurant was clean and very inviting, and my server was really a sweet guy and very very nice. They laughed at my brave touristyness in the end As far as pricing goes, it was REALLY reasonable. This place definitely won't break your wallet. Pros: healthy food, great price
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It's cozy and comfortable. They have great comfort food. A nice little place to go with your friends and enjoy the weather over some tea. I can't wait to go back.

It's cozy and comfortable. They have great comfort food. A nice little place to go with your friends and enjoy the weather over some tea. I can't wait to go back.
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Wholesome yummy food in a comfy cozy atmosphere! Been going here for years and always a great experience. Good place for getting together with friends for coffee, or for any meal of the day. ... More

Wholesome yummy food in a comfy cozy atmosphere! Been going here for years and always a great experience. Good place for getting together with friends for coffee, or for any meal of the day. Outside patio with views of beautiful architecture of historic buildings in revitalized downtown Santa Ana.
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love this place. it's in downtown santa ana, within walking distance and easy to get to from the civic center area. good for lunch or just to have coffee and listen to music. kinda' a retro vibe... More

love this place. it's in downtown santa ana, within walking distance and easy to get to from the civic center area. good for lunch or just to have coffee and listen to music. kinda' a retro vibe in an offbeat way. you can hang without anyone rushing you out. i love sitting outside in the patio and people watching. menu choices are mainly sandwiches, soups, healthy vegetarians type food, too. check for daily specials.
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Great Food! Love the mac & Cheese + you get a huge salad with it! Generous glasses of wine for decent prices. Nice ambience. Staff very friendly, if a little short given the large number of... More

Great Food! Love the mac & Cheese + you get a huge salad with it! Generous glasses of wine for decent prices. Nice ambience. Staff very friendly, if a little short given the large number of customers. also, right near theaters, art districts,etc... Pros: great food! great prices! music, ambience, service + Cons: Busy late, slightly understaffed on weekend nights
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The Place: Located in Artist Village, the Gypsy Den is a bohemian treasure in Orange County. They offer veg or not cuisine, thrift-store/chic decor and live music events. The Food: The Gypsy... More

The Place: Located in Artist Village, the Gypsy Den is a bohemian treasure in Orange County. They offer veg or not cuisine, thrift-store/chic decor and live music events. The Food: The Gypsy Den serves up good food and sizeable portions at affordable prices. Their French Fried Potato Slices are THE best. Their hot and cold sandwiches are good too; non-veg, try the Chicken Graziano; veg, try the Marianated Veg Sandwich. Avoid their Nachos (I am a Nachos connoisseur). They serve Breakfast (until 11:30am), Lunch and Dinner Entrees (my fav din entrees? Their Mac & Cheese, and their Veg Lasagna). + they make their own breads + chic, boheme decor + located in 'artist village' + outdoor seating + serve alcohol - the staff can a) sometimes be very oblivious to customers and b) a bit rude - if they have a live music event planned, the den can turn into loud amateaur night (and beware you may be forced to move tables in mid-dining)
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The only place in Santa Ana I look forward to eating at. I absolutely love this place. They serve great food ranging from soup and salad, to sandwiches, to quiche, to lasangne. They have a... More

The only place in Santa Ana I look forward to eating at. I absolutely love this place. They serve great food ranging from soup and salad, to sandwiches, to quiche, to lasangne. They have a varieity of foods for the vegan and the carnivoire. I recomend the adobe stew and spring garden salad with raspberry vinegrette. The environment is awesome. I've never heard the same song twice, every chair/ set of silverware/ table is different and the walls are covered with art. [Adhering to the gypsy theme] The only negative aspect of this restaurant is the shady servers. The fact that most of them are too busy looking nice. But if you're around the art district in Santa Ana and you're looking for a great places to drink coffee and get some work done, or maybe just get a good conversation going, this is the place to be.
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