This was such a cute cozy, tucked away cafe that had a warm and rustic atmosphere, which was…read moreperfect for slowing down and enjoying a quiet coffee moment. The cafe only has a few seats inside and outside and definitely can get crowded quickly. There is a parking structure near by for parking. There were quite a few different items to choose from; but ended up with the Pistachio Latte which was smooth, nutty, and lightly sweet.

Drinks were great! Iced chai with vanilla foam and…read morestrawberry matcha 8/10 Have to get the jalapeño bagel bomb 9/10 Would definitely recommend and be coming back!

This place was ADORABLE! I love the soft music and the calm vibe of this coffee place! It's very…read moreclean and the staff was so nice and friendly. And I always appreciate patience since I tend to take abit of time processing the menus. The drink I was really hoping to get was sold out unfortunately. So we got almost all the summer drinks, we recommend the bananas foster one!! Thank you for having us!

I really wished I would have took a pic but the serving size to cost is bad…read more I know prices have gone up but this is a little too much. Got a Coconut Cap iced and it was $8. The cup looked like a mini cauldron. It was not a 12 oz drink or even 16oz which I can see paying $8 for but not this one. 2nd if you provide a drink, make sure to put a lid on it. You fill it to the rim and as soon as you touch it you spill it. This is the only place I remember that does not put a lid. I had to walk across a very crowded room hoping to not spill on myself man's get a lid and straw. Lastly it is a small space and really could use expanding. The place is nicely decorated but just too small and is shared with the clothing shop next to it. Sorry, but not believe I will come back again.

Came here for an event and the next day I knew I wanted my husband to come and try out their…read morebreakfast with me! We both got a breakfast sandwich except he got the croissant! I thought mine was great and he also did as well. Their vanilla latte was great and the coffee had a nice flavor to it. Their syrups are house made. The ingredients here are fresh and amazing quality. My egg yolk was a deep orange color and tasted fresh! The service was good and I was even brought a little stool to put my purse on. It was a nice touch. The place itself is what it is labeled, a neighborhood cafe! It is homey and comfortable.

I'm embarrassed for the owners of this restaurant. The service was friendly but wow, I just paid…read more$30 for one lettuce heart sliced into 4 little spears, 2 boiled eggs and 2 caperberries with random splashes of dressing. I could've made this at home (all organic) for $2 and I'm not even kidding. This is not an exaggeration, and I spent $5 more for the second egg. Writing this so that people know before they waste their money.

Came here with my sister, Tim was as hospitable as he was friendly -- on top of that he was…read morefamiliar with other customers who came in and that's the kind of service I wish was more commonplace these days. I ordered the fried rice with spam and my sister got his award-winning breakfast sandwich. I usually don't crave breakfast sandwiches at all so I wasn't itching to see what made it award-winning but when my sister let me take half her sandwich... man... Tim should add "and Sandwiches" to the title of his business I'm dead serious that was the best sandwich I've had in a long time, lord have mercy. If I'm ever finding myself driving up or coming down from LA, this will be my spot now, thanks Tim!

Great coffee. And, if wanted, interesting life conversation with Tim…read more Like how coffee shops or the classic bar used to be. Quality more than volume.

Fantastic donut shop, the kind of donuts you'll drive a little further for…read more I stopped in late one morning while in San Juan Capistrano and near the plaza it's located. It's a small shop with some counter seating and several tables outside the front door. They had around a dozen types on display. Sadly, they were out of old fashioned donuts (my favorite). But on the happy side of things, right when I walked in, they were putting out some brown butter donuts, fresh out of the fryer. I immediately pointed and asked for one of those. I also chose a maple raised and a maple bacon. The woman helping me was quite perky with a great smile. I'm certain the thought of why this guy was buying three huge donuts to eat all by himself never crossed her mind. I ate them throughout the afternoon...the warm brown butter one as soon as I got into the car. The cake of the donut was so soft and warm. If it were larger, I would have cuddled up next to it and taken a nap. The brown butter glaze was topped with a Maldon sea salt brittle. Sweet and salty. This was my favorite, probably because it was so darn fresh. The other two donuts had thick, soft cakes but not as soft as the fresh one. The maple donut was great. You could really tell they use quality maple syrup in the glaze. The maple bacon was similar with the addition of bacon on top. It was messy as some of the crumbled bacon fell off with each bite. They provide individual boxes for each donut so keep it under your chin to catch the crumbles! The bacon is seasoned with black pepper and cayenne. These are high-quality, delicious donuts. I think they're some of the best out there.

I am fortunate enough for a friend who lives near JD Flannel to gift me with their delicious donuts…read moreoccasionally. Otherwise, I rarely get to visit since it's quite a trek with my work and busy schedule. From my many prior reviews, you know I'm a fan. My favorites (Lemon Blueberry, Old Fashioned, and Maple Bacon) are my go-to. However, on the occasion where my friend chooses a mixed variety, they are all a hit! Great donuts, beautiful packaging, and friendly service is what you'll get here at JD Flannel!

This is my first time at Ellie's table. I've had it on my list for a really long time and I finally…read moregot to try it. First a little bit of history. It is located in the beautiful historic town of San Juan Capistrano founded in 1776. The two-story red brick and wood building that the Restaurant occupy was constructed in 1883 and served not only as the town's courthouse which was Then presided by Judge Richard Egan. But it also served as Judge Egan's private residence on the second floor. Following years of vacancy, this building has undergone near total interior and exterior restoration, preserving its 1880s structure while converting it for commercial use. It is known as "Egan House". Years ago, prior to its restoration, i had the privilege of walking onto the front porch and peeking through the windows of this old courthouse as it was still vacant and, in its original interior state. Today. As i walked up these wooden stairs once again and onto the front Porch, i was immediately transported back in time. There is lots of free parking around the restaurant. The exterior has 2 outdoor dining areas. One on the side of the building and one along the narrow front porch baluster. The doors and tall windows look very similar. So i almost missed the front door if it wasn't for a printed sign that said "Entrance" next to the entry door. I must not be the only one :) The interior is charming and bright, and maintains its 19th century vintage character blended with modern and vintage decor. The walls are covered with Historical photographs. The indoor dining area is known as "Harmony Hall" There is also a small private dining area on the second floor. Great for a group or a celebration. There are 3 separate restrooms. 1 on the first floor and 2 on the 2nd floor. Not bad for an old building. You order first. Grab your number and find a table. As you stand in line, you'll find a free standing menu rack. I don't see this too often and i think that it's a great idea as that gives you time to look at the menu while waiting in line. As you make your way to the register, you walk along their display case that showcases all the pastries, cold sandwiches and food bar. I really like their menu. So many good dishes. And It offers something for everyone. I love that you can order any of the menu items all day. So, today, I had my breakfast at 2pm :) The menu is too long to describe. So, Please see photos for the complete 6 page menu. I ordered the Spanish Omelette, a peach ice tea with green tea. And for dessert i had a mixed berry crostata. I got my food in less than 10 min. The service was great. I did not realize that there was a self serve utensil and condiments station. So, my server was kind to get me some utensil and showed me where the utensil station was. The Spanish omelette has shredded machaca beef, peppers and onions. Topped with House Salsa, Cotija cheese, Crema and cilantro. I opted to leave out the Crema as i am not a big fan of sour cream. This was one of the best omelettes i have ever had. It was warm. The eggs were light and airy. It was packed with tender and tasty shredded beef. All of these ingredients combined with the delicious mild salsa, fresh cilantro and Cotija cheese paired incredibly well. It is a must have. The Mixed berry crostata had a soft crust on the outside. Moist on the inside with tons of berries partly melted into a marmelade. (I had them warm it up) It was not overly sweet at all which was great. The whole thing was lightly coated with powdered sugar. It was excellent. As for the Peach ice tea. Well it was just a good peach ice tea with green tea and light peach flavored syrup. It was refreshing. Great food. Generous portions. very reasonable prices and great service. Can't beat it. I highly recommend trying Ellie's Table.

I can't believe I'd never been here. The place is super cute and the staff is so helpful…read more I tried the Prosciutto AM sandwich. A toasted ciabatta braid sandwich with a broken yolk sunny side egg, fried prosciutto, alfalfa sprouts, tomato, a whipped gout cheese spread, and pesto. The sandwich was delicious but it could've had way less alfalfa sprouts. I can't wait to go back and try more breakfasts items and pastries.

The Ramos house is a quaint eatery right near the San Juan Capistrano train tracks and is situated…read morein a neighborhood called Los Rios which had been occupied by the same family since 1794! It's so nice to eat outside with the warm weather and mission nearby. We started with the Bloody Mary and Martini for brunch. The Bloody Mary came with pickled green beans and a shrimp it was simple and good, and the martini had a perfect balance of coffee flavor without being too sweet. The Huevos Ranchero and Crab Hash with the side of citrus creme fraiche on the side was well balanced, light and refreshing! The overall experience was a great way to start the day of exploring in the Mission area! If you're making a day trip in Southern California San Juan Capistrano I highly recommend taking the train and making a day trip to the area, and of course starting brunch at the Ramos House! Note that the house is a historical location and the eatery is on their patio area.

Ramos House Cafe is housed in an 1881 board and batten cottage in the historic Los Rios District of…read moreSan Juan Capistrano, the oldest continuously occupied residential neighborhood in California. The current restaurant has been open since 1995 so it's a true piece of California history. One thing I love about this place is that it feels like you're eating in a garden next to a cottage. It's very homely and also service was fantastic. Everything that we ordered came out very fast and was extremely tasty. Most of the tables are outdoor so it's really nice to sit under the trees and hear the trains go by and just really enjoy a great brunch. They have a small and big plate option and you're supposed to order one from each category for just under $50. It's a lot of food so you will not leave hungry. For my breakfast, I started off with the Tomato Bisque and Grilled Cheese Sandwich, which was a great start to the meal. I'm a huge soup and sandwich fan and was probably the first time I've ever done that at brunch. For my big plate, I chose the Huevo Rancheros and really enjoyed it. I wish the meat would have been chorizo, but the sausage was also nice. I would highly recommend both dishes and this restaurant in general to anyone.

Has a tea date this weekend with my better half! She's been here before with her friends, it's my…read morefirst time in this area. It was slightly hot, but not uncomfortable. We Got seated out on the porch. Their menu is essentially a choice of your tea selection with different course levels of food and drink, or on the weekend a brunch offering. We got the Victorian which is the second most under the full course which has another drink and extra dessert. Everything about the Tea House is amazing! Absolutely everyone was dressed up for the vibe. Our tea and ate sets were all unique and ornamental. The Creamy Earl Grey was outstanding, I'm a big coffee and tea fan and this is some of the best I've had. We started with a Scone and compote, not usually a fan of scones but this was fresh. Led into soup, then salad, then our sandwiches! It's pre-set the 6 you get, but if you have a preference you can switch out and double up on your favorite. The dessert was fine, especially the Lemon Blueberry for me. We ate everything. You get 10% off purchasing take home tea from their store next door if you eat here, we got four different types. Looking forward to coming back again soon, it's going to be a thing!

My daughter and granddaughters took me here for my 70th birthday! (It was on my bucket list) . They…read morewere very accommodating! Our server , Marco, explained everything on the menu and made some great recommendations!! The food was delicious, I had the Mission Tea and picked the vegetable soup . My daughter had the chickpea and squash soup. Both were delicious!! Oh and don't get me started on the scones ! So yummy !! The amazing plates came and were a work of art !! Then to top it off we got little cakes !!! Everyone at our table got a fancy teapot and choice of beverage - the teas (I tried all of them) were delicious! The location is unique and gorgeous! Beautiful grounds and table set ups !! This met every expectation and exceeded them !!!! I would recommend this fun experience at least once in your lifetime!!!!!

Friday night pizza night! All summer long they are offering…read moresourdough pizza pizza pizza Green, white or red... All so very delicious. The green pesto with fresh veggies and squash blossoms was our absolute favorite. And of course you cannot go wrong with the classic margarita pizza... We had their summer tomato, ricotta salad, very fresh and delicious. And nothing goes better with a fresh pizza than a refreshing peach lemonade. I must tell you, make a reservation for these Friday night Pizza event events. There are no walk-ins. Plenty of parking, kid and dog friendly. It's the best way to spend a warm summer evening.

We went to experience lunch at the cafe and see the farm. We ordered our food at the service…read morewindow. It's a very limited menu. For others, this is not a sit down and be waited on place. You had to order your food and bus your own table. We got 2 local FISH wrap sandwiches which we thought would be an actual cooked tuna fillet. We asked and she said it was local caught tuna. I didn't ask further on how it was prepared. But I assumed by her response it was cooked fish. However, it was made into a cold tuna salad...prepared ahead of time and then packaged in paper. For $36! It wasn't that good, it was soggy and basically mush. It's like being at the airport and getting in the fridge section of the grab and go. You would think a farm had all fresh food to serve. Not the case in this particular menu item and can't speak for other items. After reading some other reviews that say similar sentiments (like the food isn't that good) and yet giving 4 stars (customers need to be honest, that is false advertising). We won't be back. I will say that the 2 chickens they have were cute!

I'll be honest, I was waiting in line for BBQ across the street and my wife got some Baklava…read moreCroissant with Pistachio from this spot for us. Maybe it was the heat or just wanting to eat something but it was amazing! The texture of the pastry was really unique and the pistachio inside was delicious. I really enjoyed eating it and was impressed by the quality and flavor.

I came here mainly because of the name. It sure sounds like they meant to say something else…read more Specialty here is sourdough bread. Actually, at least 90 of its items are sourdough based, even sweet pastries and cookies. Grabbed a regular sourdough, jalapeno cheddar sourdough, and a sourdough peanut butter dark chocolate cookie with sea salt. Sourdough breads were substantial and solid. The cookie was excellent. I really didn't get any sourdough taste in the cookie. Service was friendly and helpful. It's a tiny spot, mainly meant for just grab & go items. It's located across the street from The Mission.