ATTENTION!! On the left hand column, you will find links to search by cuisine or city. You will also find a restaurant index of all of the places I have written about on the column on the right. If you enjoy the site, please bookmark the site and tell a friend! You can also subscribe to be notified when the site updates by entering your e-mail address in the box on the left. Happy Eating!

Please visit our partner sites DiningOutInOC.com for info on OC restaurant openings and special culinary related events, Booze It Up OC for info on OC 21+ events and Brunch In OC for info and reviews on weekend brunches.

Griffin Eats OC's Fan Box

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Jolanda's Cafe and Catering Lake Forest


Photobucket
Twin Peaks Plaza
23615 El Toro Road
Unit T
Lake Forest, CA 92630

949-470-1530

Serving breakfast and lunch only, daily from 7:30 AM-3:00 PM

www.jolandascatering.com
(Catering info only-No restaurant info.)


I hadn't been to Jolanda's for a while, but recently decided to stop by there for lunch. This may sound mean, but eating at Jolanda's gives one the feeling of eating in the cafeteria of an old folks home. Cheap cafeteria food and senior citizens galore. The thing is, sometimes I'm in the mood for cheap cafeteria food. However, since prices have gone up since my last visit this place isn't as cheap anymore. When I say that a lot of old people eat here, I only mean that I was the youngest person dining here by at least 40 years.....yeah.... It must be because this place is near what used to be known as "Leisure World," now "Laguna Woods," a large retirement community. Jolanda's has a whole "French" theme going on, but with the exception of the fact that they bake fresh croissants here, they don't really have any French food.

Jolanda's serves breakfast all day. The breakfast here consists of all the standard breakfast fare, from bacon to sausage to corned beef hash and eggs. The lunch menu is pretty much standard salads and sandwiches. They also offer a daily special that is usually their heartiest meal on the menu. Daily specials are now $7.99, they were $6.99 the last time I went. Here are the daily specials:

Monday: American Meatloaf
Tuesday: Tender Beef Brisket
Wednesday: Roast Pork
Thursday: Quesadilla
Friday: Roast Chicken
Saturday: Salmon Caesar Salad
Sunday: Lasagna

I have only eaten at this restaurant on Tuesdays because I like their beef brisket meal. The brisket is served with mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetables and a dinner roll or french bread. I asked for a croissant instead of my dinner roll. They used to offer this option for free, but apparently now it is $1.00 extra. I thought it was odd that they were charging $1.00 extra, especially since the croissant was only 30 cents more than the french bread on the menu. The vegetables here are of the frozen variety. They even have the long forgotten lima bean in them. The croissants here used to be pretty good, but this time it was just ho-hum. Due to the price of my standard meal here going up $2.00, I don't think I will be returning again. I think there are much better lunches to be had out there for $9.00.

Photobucket
(Tender Beef Brisket Meal)

Photobucket
(The $1 extra croissant)

Photobucket
(The standard "included" bread that the other diner I was with received)


Jolanda's Le Croissant de Paris on Urbanspoon

42 comments:

Anonymous said...

This food looks disgusting

Anonymous said...

We LOVE this place. The prices are so reasonable. If you go for breakfast, order their crossant. They have a machine imported from France that makes these the best. The traditional breakfast is still the best buy in Orange County.

terrine recipes said...

This humble restaurant at Lake Forest, CA caters to a broader audience with their competitive prices and good food at a minimum of $10 a pop.

nyc catering said...

They have some good selection of foods. It depends on your preferred taste.

Maia Dobson said...

The tender beef bisket paired with croissant looks yummy. I'll definitely try this one because they come with reasonable prices too. catering new york

Unknown said...

The food looks okay and they taste fine. They only need new catering equipmentsfor a better presentation. Still, your judgments are based on your preferred taste.

Unknown said...

I've been to Jolonda's Cafe and I can say, the food is okay, but there should be some changes in the menu. We dined in right after my mom's colonic hydrotherapy treatment and she needed vegetables but we couldn't order it due to some reason. We couldn't leave because we had no other choice, so I just bought a single serving veggie meal somewhere else.

Caleb Greene said...

I did a survey about Jolanda's Cafe, and so far, most of them are positive. So maybe they only need improvement, and not major changes.

Kate Daniels said...

My little sister used to be such a fussy eater, but every time I take her to Jolanda's Cafe, there's nothing, and I mean NOTHING in the menu that she wouldn't eat.

Annabelle Wakehurst said...

Their signature dish is affordable. I think I might visit that restaurant with my family on Sunday.

Dean Young said...

I think I have to try eating at that restaurant before I have to make any comments about it. I'm thinking about going to that place on weekend.

Andrew Jacobs said...

Being in the catering business, they need to offer good food and a good catering presentation. Aside from this, it is very important to have a good cleaning solutions for the dishes and utensils that was used during the catering service.

Sean Barrett said...

I wonder if that cafe and catering restaurant is for health conscious people. Why did I say it? It's because the food that they are serving and is being offered looks all delicious and tempting, no one can avoid to order any of those foods.

Cheap Chicago Transportation Services said...

I question when their own conclusion experienced everything to do with the lack of golf widget take-up in OSX? Panorama is easy. There was numerous widgets developed. Customers experienced the two selections. Nonetheless it does not look that will widgets fulfilled the particular promise regarding fast info. I accustomed to have got widgets in my computer, yet I do not any for a longer time... For more info visit on Transportation Services

iOS 7 Jailbreak said...

Simoney, I'm linking up them all! We really are kindred spiritsiOS 7 Jailbreak

nail technician courses said...

to as i modifying companies for you to so far? However our partner in addition to as i happy thinking about the examine anyone designed to create this write-up spectacular. Exceptional occupation!nail technician courses

Live Soccer TV said...

As a developer, I see application hooks are one of Android's strongest features. They allow me to harness existing, polished functionality for free. Furthermore, I also get all the updates/improvements of the app I hook into further down the line. Live Soccer TV

brick veneer said...

My husband was on Methadone for 2 1/2 years and it was the worst years of our life. He was misserable all the time, sweating, nausea, diahrea. The only time he felt good was the first half of the day right after he took his dose, the rest of the day and night were misserable. brick veneer

writing college essays said...

These sorts of writing college essays this specific lights through which we live skillful at watch the fact. This is exceptionally magnificent 1 and gives complete portions school document joined with composing administrations offer assistance. Much obliged to you predominantly for this great send.

legalseal said...

It was very useful for me. Keep sharing such ideas in the future as well. This was actually what I was looking for, and I am glad to came here! Thanks for sharing such a information with us.legalseal

Howard Davidson Arlington said...

Your blog article is very interesting and fantastic, at the same time the blog theme is unique and perfect, great job. To your success. One of the more impressive blogs I’ve seen. Thanks so much for keeping the internet classy for a change.Howard Davidson Arlington

hair extension courses said...

The figures for New Hampshire surprise me as there was a decent mix of white and African Americans on campus when I studied at Keene State.hair extension courses

college paper writing service said...

I wished to thanks for this glorious read!! I undoubtedly cherished each bit of it. I even have you bookmarked your web site to see out the new stuff you post. Your college paper writing service ways area unit soo smart. Evey points area unit clear. Keep additional sharing.

exercise to lose weight said...

In the end, the hearing was mostly a jumble of minimally-useful talking points from supporters and some brief but passionate questioning from the likes of Senators Jim DeMint exercise to lose weight

santorini luxury villas said...

Good information here. I really enjoy reading them every day. I’ve learned a lot from them.Thanks so much for sharing this information. Greatly help me being a newbie.Football TV Listings santorini luxury villas

Wholesale Garcinia cambogia said...

Your article has helped me to understand this subject on a different level. I would like to appreciate your efforts for exploring this issue. Thank you for your information.Wholesale Garcinia cambogia

New Zealand campervans for hire said...

This article is something that will help me with my class assignment. It helped me to better understand another aspect of this topic. Thanks.New Zealand campervans for hire

how to write your memories said...

Thanks for providing this post on hard wood floors, it was very helpful to my husband and I when we built our own custom house. We chose a dark cherry wood, it really compliments the earthy tones we used on the walls and looks perfect with our counter tops! We couldn't have gotten the deal we did without this post! We will be passing this along to our friends and neighbors in the community!how to write your memories

how to write your memories said...

Wood flooring is one of the best choices to consider when constructing and designing your floors. This is a huge help for those who want to consider different sources.how to write your memories

Miller said...

The article has assisted us to understand that theme using a unique level. I'd like to Miller comprehend your time and energy pertaining to checking out this trouble. Thanks a lot for the details.

vietnam tours said...

Your article has helped me to understand this subject on a different level. I would like to appreciate your efforts for exploring this issue. Thank you for your information.halong bay cruises

Inclusion Instruction said...

Solid wood floors is amongst the greatest choices to take into account any time creating in addition to planning your own surfaces. That is a big assist for those who want to think about various places.

Five on Shenton said...

I usually commit those mistakes especially when in front of the computer where I don’t really think of anything else but what’s on the screen.thinFive on Shenton

Buy Wholesale Bed Linen Online said...

Many thanks for posting this specific info. When i would like to show you that we only Buy Wholesale Bed Linen Online look into your site along with When i think it is really intriguing along with beneficial. I can't wait you just read lots of ones articles.

trubodywellness.com said...

Wooden floors is usually amongst the finest options take into consideration any moment creating in addition to setting trubodywellness.com up your personal surfaces. That is the large guide for individuals who need take into consideration various spots.

Digital Coupons said...

I am thankful to you because your article is very helpful for me to carry on with my research in same area. Your quoted examples are very much relevant to my research field.Digital Coupons

Hotel bed Linens said...

I was in the non-newbie section,and I agree with you that a two-day workshop would have been
beneficial. This was my first formal instruction in OOP, and I would have liked to have more time spent on methods, etc.

World best ibeacon said...

Thanks a rule that checks an Osgood config could also change it if not compliant. But that's not implemented at the moment anyway World best ibeacon

ключар said...

wonderful issues altogether, you simply won a new reader.You write very well which is amazing. I really impressed by your post.Please keep writing as I want to learn moreключар

Cheap Towels Wholesale said...

Thanks film succeeds where Joel Schumpeter so famously failed: It manages to embrace Batman's inherent campaniles and potential for ridiculeCheap Towels Wholesale

Halong Bay Cruises said...

OMG. I'm hungry ^^.

autoclear salt cell said...

Our philosophy is based in the knowledge that we are generally the first health professionals who are asked to make decisions that can enhance or diminish our patients’ facial appearance.autoclear salt cell