Best 24 Hour Diners In Orange County

For anyone who has ever yearned for a juicy burger in the middle of the night and also for those who have known the cravings for a full on breakfast in the late afternoon, Orange County diners have answered the call. While this is not an area ripe with such traditional American eating spots that stay open daily around the clock, a handful of the best in this part of the Southland are waiting for you. Consider the following.

Harbor House Cafe
16341 Pacific Coast Highway
Sunset Beach, CA 90742
(562) 592-5404
www.harborhousecafe.com

Hollywood memorabilia hangs on the wall at this classic Sunset Beach eatery that's big on making sure its clientele is fed no matter what time they frequent what has long been considered a local hang out. Don't expect fancy dishes here but do expect the standards to serve your cravings, be that a hearty breakfast, the perfect omelet, or just a big fat chocolate milkshake.  Note: Harbor House Cafe also has an outpost in Dana Point.

Mae's Cafe & Bakery
9062 Trask Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 898-7044
www.maescafe.com

Large portions are served at this family style diner where the motto is "great customers, great food, great service." The menu is gigantic at Mae's with all kinds of sides--like fried mushrooms and beef taquitos--that make for good grub to munch on when catching up with old friends. The soup of the day is always a good bet as is the salmon benedict and the fresh hot fudge sundae. So is the children's menu should your little ones be on hand to bask in the bounty of this old school diner. Note that there are plenty of gluten free options at this health-oriented diner based in Garden Grove.

Corky's Kitchen
3811 Bedford Canyon Road
Corona, CA 92883
(951) 735-3100
www.corkyskitchenandbakery.com

Craving some homestyle cooking like your granny used to make? Well, this is the place to relive that experience, thanks to the family's favorite Grandma Corky who used to say, "Life is too short, live your dream." Hers was to feed her kin with food that was only a bunch of ingredients before she put her hand in the mix. Pick this particular outlet of Corky's Kitchen or opt for one of several other locations in the area. Options here include breakfast items like omelettes, chili cheese fries, potato skins, nachos, sandwiches and much more!

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Cafe Westminster
6260 Westminster Ave.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 895-4485
www.thecafewestminster.com

Stop in for the special of biscuits and gravy if you're suffering the midnight munchies or go any time for great diner fare that is as inexpensive as it is enjoyable. This no frills establishment is popular with locals as a place to hang out after school or after last call at your favorite bar. Craving something from south of the border? Mexican fare like Chorizo con Huevos is also on the menu of Cafe Westminster.

NORMS Restaurant
1550 E Katella Ave.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 639-7562
www.normsrestaurants.com

This 24-hour local chain is a California staple. From steak and eggs, to pancakes to juicy burgers, NORMS has it all. They use the tagline, "Where Life Happens" and given one of their 3/4 pound T-bone steaks available at any time of the day or night, it's a pretty good life

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