Crave Restaurant Downtown Santa Ana — Restaurant in Santa Ana

Crave in Downtown Santa Ana has become my regular lunch spot, mainly because of their commitment to freshness. It's noticeable in every aspect of their food.

Their sandwiches are the standout item. The bread, which I've been told is baked daily, makes a significant difference. It's always fresh and complements the high-quality ingredients well.

I've tried most of their sandwich options over time, and the quality has been consistently good.

The cookies here are also worth mentioning. They're baked fresh, and the peanut butter cookie is particularly good.

I appreciate their beverage options beyond the usual sodas. The green tea, mango tea, and fresh lemonade are all good choices that pair well with their food.

Crave has built a solid customer base, especially among workers from nearby offices, including the federal courthouse across the street. This can mean it gets busy around lunchtime, but it is well...

My family and I really enjoyed our dining experience at Crave! My son in law and daughter visiting from northern Cal. found this hidden restaurant gem. My husband and I drove in from Pasadena for our "post" Covid family gathering .. Never knew this place exist. As a family of six with two active young grandkids and baby the open environment and music were perfect! We ordered a variety of breakfasts from their tantalizing selections. I ordered an omelet with my choice of  ingredients. All the food was  absolutely delicious, full of flavor with generous portions.  Our server Frank was awesome providing exceptional service from the second our family walked through their doors. Highly recommended. Must have the cookies!!!!! Don't leave without one. PS kudos to the owner who did everything in her power, succeeding in keeping her cool staff together and employed during Covid. Thanks for the memorable...

Surprisingly trendy little place tucked into downtown Santa Ana. Street parking can be difficult to find, but we lucked out. Be aware that tickets were being tucked into windshields every which way we looked. Friendly service, ample seating and good sized portions. We had breakfast and ordered two different kinds of frittatas, both vegetarian. It took 30 min to prepare them. Had to actually run back to the meter to add more time for parking. The first bite my husband took revealed ham in the frittata. (We eat kosher.) Umm wth? Instead of waiting another 30 min for a redo we just shared mine, which was too big for me anyhow. The staff were apologetic and gave us a $10 certificate to come back. Coffees were good, but not hot enough. Will definitely go back to check...