Bruxie Helped Put Old Towne Orange on the Food Map

Long before Old Towne Orange became packed with trendy food spots and dessert shops, Bruxie was one of the restaurants that helped turn the Plaza into a true dining destination.

Founded right in Orange in 2010, Bruxie built its reputation around a simple but wildly popular idea: the fried chicken and waffle sandwich. Instead of traditional bread, the restaurant uses light Belgian-style waffles to create sweet-and-savory sandwiches that quickly gained national attention and long lines around the block.  

At the time, the concept felt completely different from anything else in the area, and locals still associate Bruxie with the rise of Old Towne Orange’s modern food scene. What started as a small Orange patio stand eventually expanded into multiple Southern California locations, but many people still consider the original Orange location the “real” Bruxie experience.  

Over the years, the restaurant has become known for signature items like the Holy Chicken waffle sandwich, Nashville hot chicken, frozen custard shakes, and loaded tots. Even now, longtime Orange residents often talk about Bruxie with a mix of nostalgia and hometown pride because it became one of the city’s first truly viral food spots.  

Its location just steps from the Plaza also helped shape the culture of Old Towne dining — grab food, walk around Glassell, hang out with friends, and stay in the area afterward. That atmosphere is part of why Bruxie still feels tied to Orange specifically, even after expanding beyond the city.

For many locals, Bruxie isn’t just another restaurant — it’s part of the identity of Old Towne Orange and a reminder of when the area started becoming one of Orange County’s go-to food destinations.

Bruxie is located at 292 North Glassell St. in Old Towne Orange and is currently open daily from 8 AM to 11 PM.