Best Corned Beef Hash In Orange County
We are about to get pretty specific when it comes to the foodie fodder. September 27th is celebrated in particular circles as National Corned Beef Hash day. As a tribute to the ultimate blue-collar breakfast staple which comes prepared with salt cured beef chopped with potatoes and mixed with spices, we've put together a list of the best spots to get this tasty meal. In the past, this dish was the product of a time when fresh meat was a luxury and rationing was a necessity. Now, the dish is considered a continental classic and cozied next to some eggs and a cup of coffee. Corned beef hash is a can't miss when it comes to the first meal of the day. Here is a rundown of the places in Orange County that do the plate justice.
Kimmie's Coffee Cup
1605 W Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA
(714) 449-1580
www.kimmiescoffeecup.com
Famous for their hearty approach to breakfast and lunch, Kimmie's is the quintessential chalkboard café. From the mismatching coffee cups, to the especially generous portions, corned beef hash here is comfort food at it's best. Minced fined and finished on the flattop, there is a velvety texture to the beef and potato that melds into almost a paste-like consistency, with the occasional crunch from the griddle. Paired with Kimmie's signature biscuits and gravy and some eggs, this is par for the course when it comes to breakfast.
Arthur's Restaurant
240 N Tustin St
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-1850
www.arthursfamilyrestaurant.com
When cowboy comes to mind, you know the expectation is manly. Arthur's fully embraces the inner cowboy with plates the size of Texas. They even have glass boots for that cold serving of morning milk. A Tustin tradition for generations, corned beef hash remains an anchor on the Arthur's menu. Finely diced potato folded into the salty beef spread is piled high on a plate and manages to work well when lathered over a piece of crispy toast. This no frills version of the classic tastes especially homemade – in a good way.
Gourmet Café & Pie Company
5350 Katella Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 546-0055
While it's easy to get distracted in a place that has a glass case devoted to pie-crusted goodness, the kitchen is what draws in the crowds daily at Gourmet Café. When it comes to the corned beef hash, Gourmet Cafe & Pie Company runs with a chopped version that is a bit more fork heavy. The bigger pieces of beef however allow for a different cook than the conventional style of hash and the occasional well-done bits of beef work well with potatoes and onions. Make sure to order the "Mess" which is a smothered version for hash with eggs and hollandaise.
The Crema Café & Artisan Bakery
322 Main St
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 493-2501
www.thecremacafe.com
Noted for its detailed presentation and a bit more of a gourmet approach to their dishes, the brunch destination by the beach scores big with their version of corned beef hash. Opting for a pulled, stringy styled beef with thick cut home-styled potatoes, the combination is blanketed with two sunny side up eggs. A bit of runny egg yolk runs over the top of the protein/starch marriage which seems to do the trick and the flavors make for divine breakfast bites throughout. Perfectly seasoned, the star here is the incredibly tender strips of beef that anchor the plate. Crema Café's hash is one of the location's best dishes.
Café Casse Croute
656 S Brookhurst St
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 774-8013
It's impossible to ignore a French/Vietnamese restaurant that actually pulls off a proper corned beef hash. Casse Croute runs with hefty chunks of tender corned beef, and similarly chunked potatoes, tossed into a hot skillet with orange bell peppers and onions. The wonderfully seasoned array settles underneath over easy eggs and embraces a simple presentation that puts the flavor first. Coming from a place that makes their own handcrafted sausage patties, their attention to their corned beef is just as meticulous – and it shows.
