“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans”

-John Lennon

Downtown Fullerton is one of the most exciting cities to live in Orange County. It is in the centre of a busy community filled with schools, universities, medical centers, churches, small businesses and an endless count of restaurants. All of this makes Fullerton a wonderful place to live but the challenges of everyday busy life makes even the most successful resident experience stress.

They say the cure for stress is to take some time everyday for yourself. This may seem impossible for some people but the opportunity sits right in the center of Downtown Fullerton.

The Brownstone Café in the courtyard at the Historic Villa Del Sol holds just that chance for a moment of peace in the middle of your demanding schedule. The Brownstone Café sits in the Northwest corner of the Villa with tables positioned around the lush Spanish style courtyard, surrounding the blue tiled fountain. The setting is a place to relax, gather your thoughts and fill your belly with trouble-free menu options.

There is no other place like it in Fullerton. The Brownstone opens at 7 a.m. for breakfast everyday of the week and serves lunch through 4 pm. The breakfast menu offers items like The Sundried Tomato omelet with spinach, artichoke, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto and mozzarella. The lunch menu offers items like the Thai Chicken Wrap with lettuce, chicken, bean sprouts, mandarin oranges, crispy noodles tossed with sesame dressing. Most importantly, don’t forget to try the Famous Tomato Basil Bisque, the taste will quickly propel you into tranquility.

So just remember, if cars, horses and athletes deserve a break from busyness and stress, don’t you?

If you take a small break in your day, and it can be five minutes of looking at a fountain or enjoying a peaceful meal, you may be surprised at how much more you can actually fit into your day anyway. The break will refresh and energize you, making the following tasks easier.

Busyness is a symptom of modern living, but you can control it so that stress isn’t a constant part of your life. Remember that you deserve to enjoy your life, too.