Betsy L.
Yelp
Oralia is a lovely little spot within walking distance of my work, which delights me to no end. They have very good drinks and food, and the staff are super friendly. Having been there quite a few times at this point, I have to divide my review into weekday and weekend ratings.
Weekday: FIVE STARS
Amazing food! Lively but not loud ambience! The Chorizo Breakfast Burrito is by far my favorite item, and I love it with the green salsa. There's not a lot of spice to the chorizo, but it's incredibly well-seasoned and I cannot get enough. The food comes out piping hot, and is correct every time. This place is perfect for a coffee and pastry or a full meal.
Weekend: THREE STARS
Since I'd already been multiple times, I talked up this place a ton to my partner, so we went on a Saturday and... oof. The place was slammed, so I fully understand why service was slower, but there were multiple mistakes in our order (wrong drink brought out, cheese in his burrito despite asking for it to be left out due to his dairy allergy) and the food, when it at long last arrived, was not at all up to the usual standards. The burritos were super greasy, something I'd NEVER experienced on my weekday visits -- I kind of assume the kitchen got backed up to the point that grease was taking over the cooktop -- some of the ingredients inside were cold, and the burritos were so sloppily put together that they fell apart when picked up. I was really bummed that this brunch was so rough, because I KNOW they're so much better than what we experienced that day.
My bottom line: Oralia truly is great, but they're at their best when things are a bit quieter!