A charming coffee shop located in my favorite area of San Juan Capistrano!…read more The dirty chai was flavorful and a little on the sweeter side, but it was the perfect refreshing drink for a hot day. We also tried the bagel bomb, which was filled with cream cheese and so yummy, especially when heated up. The almond croissant was pretty standard, but the bagel bomb was by far the favorite. The barista was very friendly, and our orders came out quickly despite it being slightly crowded. They had plenty of indoor seating, I would definitely come back for another coffee run!

I'm not really sure what all the hype is about when it comes to this coffee shop because I did not…read morelove it at all. First of all the line is out the door and it takes about 30 minutes to order your coffee. There aren't any menus throughout along the way and it's really hard to determine what is actually on their menu until you get inside of the coffee shop because most of their drinks on Yelp and Instagram are seasonal. When I was finally able to order, I ordered two different coffees because I wasn't sure what I was going to like given the coffee shop states all of their syrups are made in house. I think that's why the coffee didn't have any flavor and I didn't like it. The staff was nice enough to remake my drink, but even the second drink tasted like it didn't have any syrup in it and tasted like a regular latte. There is very limited seating inside of the coffee shop, merch is $30+ and you should be prepared for long waits.

I love this place and so does my true love. Enough said…read more Really kind service and good quality matcha. Probably my favorite in the area.

Stopped by today and was happy to see there was plenty of parking! The staff were friendly and…read morewelcoming, which made a great first impression. I ordered an iced chai latte with oat milk & was really excited to try it after seeing all the positive reviews and photos. Unfortunately, the iced chai didn't live up to the hype for me. The chia had a very strong spice flavor and the flavoring/ spices seemed to settle at the bottom of the cup. Even after stirring it well, the spices didn't fully blend in and the taste was still overpowering. Overall, the atmosphere and service were great ---- I just wished the chai had worked out better for me!

We're not used to dining with two young kids and the effort it takes, but we were babysitting and…read moredecided to take the kids here. The servers were SO accommodating! There isn't really a kids menu per se, but they offered to make the lobster Mac n cheese minus the lobster- kids loved it (as did I and usually dislike Mac n cheese). They were out of the Brazilian cheesy bread, but not to worry, they offered to slice up a baguette, toasted each slice and served it with olive oil, butter and jam. Perfect to much on before the main courses arrived. The short rib ragu did sound too hearty and large, but decided to give it a go and the portion was delightfully manageable, balanced flavours and extremely tender. I'd also recommend the crispy skin branzino, full of flavour and again, the size was not overwhelming.

Vanilla Latte -- really good but I didn't like how my cup warped. The micro plastics leeched into…read moremy drink is not worth the continuous sipping :s also why I wanted an iced drink so I wouldn't have that happen but next time maybe time? The 3.5 is really because of the cup situation My husband said the service was good no complaints

I am sitting out front, enjoying a hot chocolate and the cool ocean breeze in absolute heaven right…read morenow. Normally I'd be having one of Tim's great lattes, but it's a low caffeine morning and Tim said he makes a killer hot chocolate, and boy was he right!! So in case you're wondering, yes...Tim is the one making your coffee. And his genuine care for his customers is evident in every little part of his shop. From the incredible, quirky decor to his kind and personable manner to his meticulous care is preparing every cup. Can't recommend Tim is Making Great coffee highly enough!! I am so grateful to have found him!

I have been a resident of San Juan my whole life and I can't believe this is the first time I've…read morebeen to Tim's! It's really unique inside. You can tell Tim has made it so personable and takes pride in their coffee shop. I ordered the iced dirty chai and made it peanut butter flavor (secret menu). Loved it!! My new favorite coffee shop.

Quite possibly the best donuts I've ever had in my life lol. We've been coming down to SJC for…read morelittle day trips with the kids and stopped by JD flannel for some donuts on a Saturday morning. There was a short line (~10 min) and while we waited in line, one of the owners offered us shots of coffee and stickers for the kids, which was so nice and awesome! We got 6 donuts and the raised donuts were literally the fluffiest donuts I've ever had and the cake donuts were amazing too! Friendly service and we ate right outside before getting back in the car. Would 1000% come back again and I like it better than Sidecar (I said what I said) :)

Looks like I'm not the only one who has posted repeat reviews, addendums, or reiterated praise. I'm…read morein along with frequent donut flyers who are reeled in to JD's in SJC. From fly fishing and flannel to delectably delicious donuts, these two guys have us hooked. Why? And donuts ?? Go. When you go, you'll know. When I see a crowd and a line, I want to be queued in! Especially when it's an eatery that's no more than maybe 20 feet across. Like a foodie lemming, dive in to these small batch, freshly-made gems that are non-pariel in the donut industry. Go. You'll know. Eat. You'll repeat.

Ellie's Table did an amazing job catering food for my daughter's Bridal Shower in March 2026. Event…read moreSpecialist Samantha was responsive, professional and very helpful in explaining our options. The salads, wraps, and sweet treats were delicious and a big hit with our guests! Highly recommend!

The former house of a judge now converted into a cute cafe near the Mission…read more The turkey focaccia sandwich is a must try - the focaccia bread is so soft, it is quite different from other sandwiches served on a baguette/ciabatta bread. Another favorite is the kouign-amman when they have it. It has a flaky pastry texture with a custard filling - and the top is bruleed when you order. The cafe ordering system is kind of like an assembly line, you can choose pastries, sandwiches, salads in the display, while other meals and drinks can be ordered at the cash register at the end. There's a few tables indoors, but most of the seating is along the patio outside.

One of my favorite restaurants. It's an American restaurant with a rich history, and the atmosphere…read morefeels like stepping back in time. The house itself is over 140 years old, built in 1881, and it was originally a home for one of the early local families. While waiting for a table, we can walk through what used to be a real home, with sofas, desks, and even room-like spaces. Dining here feels like eating inside a historic house, almost like going back to life more than a hundred years ago. Besides the delicious food, what makes this place truly special is how much of the original character has been preserved. Even the restroom has a vintage style, and I've heard it's nearly 90 years old. Coming here is not just about eating -- it feels like living in a piece of history.

Came for Sunday brunch this past weekend and felt compelled to update my review. The ambience is…read morestill 5 stars, but the food no longer is. It's on me that I didn't realize it was pre-fixe at $48/person on the weekends. So our party of 5 was outrageously expensive considering the fact that we ended up with way too much food and most of it was meh. For course 1, we got the beet and burrata salad, hush puppies, "salmon lox," beignets, and coffee cake. We could have been done after and would have had 1/2 the food leftover. The salmon lox was mild in taste, but nice. The beet salad was delicious, but would have been better with goat cheese. Hush puppies were good, but SO HEAVY. My kids had the beignets and coffee cake, which were served with a lot of syrup/sauce. Neither dish was finished and they were also SO HEAVY. For 2nd plates, we had the beef stew, flannel hash, crab hash, and 2 orders of the mac and cheese with duck confit and truffles. The flannel hash was outstanding. Everything else was meh. The beef stew was good, but the potatoes were unnecessary and there were bites of blue cheese that were disproportionately strong. The crab hash was not good even after adding salt and pepper. The egg portion of the dish was bad. The sweet potato crispies were overwhelming and ridiculous. And the large crab cakes were just totally lacking in flavor. The mac and cheese was also meh although it did reheat better the next day. But the portion of duck confit was light and I ended up with a large bone in my mouth when I had it as leftovers. I do not believe there were any truffles or even truffle oil in this dish, just mushrooms. In short, I would never go again on the weekend and would not even seek this place out on the weekdays. I wonder if the chef changed because the food was just so mediocre compared to before. The portions are very large so if that is of interest, they have that in spades. And the flannel hash was outstanding. So if you find yourself here, definitely order that. I hope a revamp is done on the food. If so, I would come again as the patio is absolutely lovely.

made rez via opentable about a month in advanced, had to put a cc down for the rez, which wasnt an…read moreissue.. came here for a work celebration and def did not disappoint!! this tea house is soooo charming!!! im dreaming to go back for the holidays. service was great, attentive and personable. the menu, i will say is a bit overwhelming, idk maybe it was me lol. so many choices for tea. i decided on the lunch experience - bombay chicken curry - 10/10 it was soo flavorful and delicious! def want to try the victorian tea experience next visit. i love how they have theme experience, i hear it is so pretty for fall/holidays. parking: street parking (5hrs) ; parking lot $2/hr

such a fun and whimsical experience! i came here for my birthday celebration with my friends and…read morehad an awesome time :) reservations for a bigger group weren't available for saturdays when i was looking so we ended up going on a friday and parking at a nearby lot! staff were very nice and friendly! they helped us choose between teas and food items. the darjeeling tea was my personal favorite but they had a really good selection overall! the food was very pretty but just okay tasting. the jam for the scone was yummy though! nothing was too sweet either :-) highly recommend!! super cute photo opportunities outside as well

What a beautiful place to enjoy meal and then some. Campesino is an outdoor farm-to-table…read morerestaurant located at The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano, California. All the ingredients are grown on the farm and also sourced from other local farms. You order in front and then find your spot. The set up has a rustic charm that makes one feel you are in a truly special place - a regenerative farm that is mission-driven and both for and by community. Now for the food... it was so fresh and delicious. I loved how there was just a glass water bottle on the table so you could serve your self. The subtle flavors of each dish allowed the ingredients to shine. So I had fresh-baked pastries that weren't too sweet (and some were even gluten-free!), a unique salad brassica and grains, a tasty tostada named Huevos Campesino Peace Bean Tostada, and a simple farm fruit and granola bowl. The whole experience was delightful and as they have a seasonal menu, I can't wait to go back and try new things. After lunch, I walked around to see people working on the farm, a Peace Dome where I've read they have events, retired chickens Luna and Henny Penny, and of course the farm stand.

Ordered a breakfast burrito, matcha latte with almond milk and a persimmon tahini cookie. The…read moreburrito tasted very healthy and it was cute seeing the chicken coop next door knowing the eggs in the burrito are fresh. I ordered the matcha latte hot and it reminded me of the matcha in Japan. It's not sweet at all. The milk options included almond and oat milk, but they did not have soy milk, which is what I normally order with matcha. They also had multiple persimmon flavored pastries. My husband and I ordered a cookie to share. I had never had tahini in a cookie before. It had a nutty, kinda peanut butter cookie vibe, but not as good. I'm glad I tried it though. Service is fast casual and we got our food pretty quick, and then our drinks came out a little after the food. We ended up walking around the farm grounds with our drinks after we finished our breakfast

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.

This little bakery is always out of stuff by the time I get there but I was early this time…read more However most everything was chocolate which isn't my first pick. They had a lemon blueberry sourdough muffin so I got 1 to try. When I had it the next day for breakfast, I was pleasantly surprised by how many blueberries were in the muffin itself. I've had muffins before where the blueberries were only on top for looks. This one had it throughout. The muffin also was not too sweet at all. I really enjoyed it. Would but again! SYOY!