Papa Z's — Restaurant in Fountain Valley

I can't speak on the food, though it all looked absolutely scrumptious. The reason I am giving 5 stars is simple - when you have a severe food allergy and go in and ask if there is anything on the menu you can safely eat and the establishment says no, I take it as a win and find another spot to eat. Do you know how many restaurants I've been to where they try to fake it til they make it and don't understand cross contamination and end up getting me sick? Ha! Too many to count on Google Maps.

My husband's relative brought us here without any prior knowledge of their GF offerings (or lack there of) but being the smart Celiac that I am, I ate ahead before leaving my hunger in the hands of others.

I was able to get a cup of chai and sit in a booth to enjoy some good conversation while everyone chowed down. The menu is extensive and offers a little of everything. During this fall season, they seem to jump the pumpkin bandwagon, so I recommend you try it all. It smelled good and the family I was with ate everything on their plates so it must've been delicious. I'm sad I couldn't try any of their food due to the shared griddle/grill but from what I could see, all the patrons were delighted with their food and nothing was left on any plates in the surrounding booths and tables nearby. Plus, I found out this place has been around for a while so it's good to go in and support these establishments that have been open forever. They're doing something right to be in business this long. If I could, I would have tried their corned beef hash, the pancakes, the scrambles, the fried egg burger, the pastrami, the lamb gyro and even the burritos sounded amazing. But alas, maybe in another lifetime with a different...

Not terrible for a counter diner. Reminds me of Nation’s in the East Bay. You order at a counter and get a number. They bring it to whichever table you sit at. They do take credit cards, so that’s a plus. Food was okay. It wasn’t the “I need to come back here all the time” quality, but it was decent. Tasted good. Ham and Cheese Omelette was huge. Could have used more variety of ham slices. They were all tiny squares exactly the same size, which makes me think they buy them pre-cut. Hash browns could have been cooked a little longer. Toast was only toasted and buttered on two of the four pieces. French toast was too dry, despite the extra amount of batter that oozed everywhere. Dining area was clean. Staff were on top of everything. Lots of...

0n 8/1 2025 came to this place and got a big order as i got here because i added an existing order the computers went down so the rude blond girl told me its because we added our order. I ask her about the fries and she couldnt give me straight answer. I ask her, please put my order in a seperate bag. She replied rudly that they are busey and she will try with smerk. Because my boss is buying lunch , I wont come to this place with rudly blond cashier. I'll go where they appreciate the customers buisness.They blonde person was just standing around waiting for orders ,they kick her off the register. Now I know why ,she is not a people person. I will give my money to a better place that...