LJ's Lil' Cafe
Cypress
LJ's Lil' Cafe is widely celebrated for its massive, decadent breakfast burritos packed with roughly 25 crispy tater tots, melted cheese, eggs, and hearty meats like chorizo or Portuguese Hawaiian sausage. Originally operating out of a tiny 200-square-foot shed in a Cypress Home Depot parking lot, it has expanded while maintaining a reputation for its standout housemade creamy cilantro crema. The cafe also draws attention for creative specialty beverages, ranging from cookie butter and lavender honeycomb drinks to blackberry matcha.
Commenters generally admire the owners' small business success story and rave about the burritos as an incredible hangover cure, along with specialty drinks like the orange creamsicle latte. However, feedback is occasionally divided, with some diners complaining about high prices, slow service, and extensive wait times. Many loyal locals recommend ordering ahead or visiting their brick-and-mortar storefront to bypass the heavy crowds.
- Order the OG Burrito with Portuguese Hawaiian sausage and extra-crispy tots
- Pair your burrito with the standout housemade cilantro crema
- Try unique specialty drinks like the orange creamsicle latte or blackberry matcha
- Order ahead to avoid notorious long lines and wait times
- Consider visiting the Chapman and Orange brick-and-mortar location instead of the Cypress shed
- Be aware that the burritos are exceptionally cheesy and quite heavy
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