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    Bon Appetit Cafe

    4.6 (66 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Bruschetta Tartine
    Susan S.

    What a cute new restaurant where the former Maison Restaurant was. Atmosphere is very French Cafe very chic, light open and carefree. Our food was simple and delicious. The homemade Yogurt was excellent I can't believe how creamy and delicious it is! The honey added is so flavorful. I recommend this dish! I recommend highly!

    Jonathan H.

    My wife and I came here for lunch. We love French bistro food and decided to give it a try. My wife ordered the Angel Hair pasta (fire-roasted tomato, garlic confit, basil, extra virgin olive oil), and I ordered the French Dip (roast beef on a baguette, au jus, spicy aioli, onions, house greens with a side of horseradish). Both dishes were very good and the ingredients were fresh and well prepared. The roast beef on my French Dip was very tender and flavorful. The portion sizes were adequate. Definitely not large. The ambiance was cozy with comfortable tables and chairs, with an abundance of natural light. I would describe our waiter as efficient but a little brusque and not all that friendly. I would definitely return to try other dishes and experience the pleasant atmosphere.

    Birthday cheesecake
    Angela E.

    My friends brought me to Bon Appetit on Sunday to celebrate my birthday and it was such a wonderful day. The staff were so friendly and made sure everything was perfect for us - including a check in from the owner! I love the new paint job - the blue is so elegant and the gold chandeliers are classy. Has a French cafe vibe for sure! And the food, as pictured, was amazing!! We'll definitely be back!

    Chic and elegant restaurant.
    Elizabeth H.

    Delicious solid French food at this chic restaurant. Having lunch here feels like being in Paris, I guess! It's bright and airy on a sunny day. The French Dip with salad was hearty. The roast beef was tender as well as the baguette was soft enough that wasn't tough to bite. The Angel Hair Pasta was very good too! Simple and yet very satisfying with tomatoes, basil, in olive oil. It's definitely a nice restaurant to hang around all afternoon!

    Yummy Penne in a Marsala wine sauce
    Evelynn K.

    Bon Appetit Cafe is a nice addition to the Dana Point restaurant scene. The cafe took over the previous Maison location, retaining much of its charming decor, while brightening up the space and opening up the seating. It too has a French inspired menu, along with Mediterranean inspired dishes, including the Poulet Roulette, which appears to be an homage to the new owner Stephanos' Greek Heritage, with its spinach, feta and dill filling, along with a French beurre blanc sauce, is delicious. The Penne in Marsala wine sauce is also very tasty.

    Cheyenne P.

    Loved the ambiance and decor, friendly service, and good food. Food came out quickly and they also have outdoor seating. Great place for breakfast/brunch.

    croissant breakfast sandwich
    Luis D.

    Centrally located on a corner in Dana Point. Friendly staff and we seated right away despite a busy brunch service. Nice decor, very relaxing shade of blue gives the place a very chill vibe. The breakfast was very good, soft scrambled egg in a croissant with bacon. The pancake souffle and avocado toast also delicious, everything was well made and tasted fresh. Nice place for brunch, will return when we are down in this area again.

    Benedict
    Carl G.

    Great french inspired place for breakfast, lunch, or brunch located in the heart of Dana Point on Del Prado. Benedict is perfectly prepared with a hollandaise sauce that tastes so fresh. Pancake Soufflé is absolutely amazing and not overly sweet. Coffee drinks are a win as well. A must try if you're looking for something more than the usual breakfast.

    Steak with asparagus and buttered potatoes.
    javier c.

    My date and I walked in and quickly noticed that it was very busy, we anticipated this since it was a Friday evening, however, what we didn't expect was the restaurant seemed crowded due to its relatively small size. However, the staff here were hustling and working hard, they even managed to sit us down within 5 minutes of walking in. We were seated in their small patio area which was cute and nicely decorated, keeping us away from the loud indoors. Our server was prompt and attentive, despite the chaos going inside the main restaurant. With that said, we ordered water, their elevated margarita, beer, humus, steak and salmon. The water was nothing fancy, nor cold, kind of tasted like faucet water. The elevated margarita was very strong and delicious, the beer was light and crisp, the humus was delicious which came with pita bread and what seemed to be chickpeas on top of the humus, the steak was a bit underwhelming, however, the salmon was rich and plentiful. Overall, we had a nice and enjoyable dinner despite it being so busy and crowded. A nice gesture was when the chef came out to greet us and thank us for dining in at their restaurant. 5 stars for their service.

    Mushroom toast
    Marina A.

    Super pretty inside! Good food, great service! Amazing pastries, strong coffee! Omg bar a must try! Almond croissant is very good!

    Pancake soufflé
    Nadia H.

    We heard about this super cute new brunch spot and drove all the way from Irvine. Def worth the drive. We had coffee, mushroom tartine, egg croissant, pancake soufflé , French toast, horchata drink, and an almond croissant. Everything was great. The ambiance was very Parisian. The staff were friendly. When we finished we turned the corner and went into their coffee shop which has a seperate entrance and because it was so cute, we ordered more coffee and pastries to go and sat outside on their sidewalk French style tables and chairs . Adorable, and we can't wait to go back!

    Jacqueline L.

    I was so excited to hear that Steve and Agatha were opening a restaurant in downtown Dana Point, and Bon Appétit is clearly something special. My food was absolutely delicious. I enjoyed the angel hair pasta paired with a glass of white wine, a perfect combination. It was wonderful to visit and experience their new place firsthand. I wish Steve and Agatha success as they welcome the Dana Point community. Bon appétit!

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    Tough Customer C.

    I visited with a large group of friends and was quite pleased with this new restaurant. I ordered the Beef Bourbignon and found it to be quite delicious. It was cooked to perfection, my only beef with it was the lack of pearl onions. I ordered a Grand Marnier Souflet also, waited the requisite 30 minutes for it, and was quite pleased with it. It was cooked the right way too. Our waiter was very pleasant too. He was a tall Frenchman with a beard, but later we found out that he was a local.

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    Service was wonderful, food was delicious as was our server, Gian Franco! thank you Bon appetit! We will be back!

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    25 days ago

    The food was great! The service was exemplary. Excellent selection of food. Healthy choices. Definitely going back.

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    24 days ago

    The food and ambiance were wonderful. Would definitely go back to try lunch and/or dinner.

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    Thank you so much! We can't wait to welcome you back!

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    29 days ago

    The menu is much better than Maison. I like the new booth that they put all along the wall. I will return.

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    What a beautiful restaurant. Staff was lovely. Food was delicious! I will definitely be back!!!!

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    Ask the Community - Bon Appetit Cafe

    Do they have Beer also?

    Yes of course! We also offer a gluten free beer and local OC drafts!

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    J C Beans Coffee House

    3.8(639 reviews)
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    I told my tall sentient boulder date that I'd meet him after working a bit... little did he know I…read morewould be 12 min away, studying and checking the time to be *fashionably* late. It's ok i can be embarrassing. He wont read this lol Okay but this is what I mean when I say "local coffee shop energy." J.C. Beans is adorable. Not in a corporate "we ordered our personality from a catalog" way. In a real, slightly chaotic, neighbor-knows-your-name way. Small parking lot? Yes. But that just means you've found something worth gatekeeping. Also there are outdoor seating by the street AND the parking lot, in case you want to hide yourself from the rest of the world. (I'm team parking lot, hiding.) The staff? So nice. So friendly. Like genuinely warm humans. They even offered my dog treats without me awkwardly hovering and hinting. Immediate loyalty secured. And the WiFi? Slapped. Hord. Like, I could actually open PDFs, upload things, and pretend I was writing something groundbreaking instead of rearranging paragraphs for 40 minutes. Patio productivity with dog present = elite setup. Coffee was solid, vibes were solid, humans were solid. This is the kind of place you accidentally turn into your personality. Would return. With dog. With laptop.

    JC Beans Coffee House is a solid neighborhood coffee spot…read more The latte is really good, and there's a good amount of seating, which makes it an easy place to settle in. It's a comfortable, low-key spot if you're looking to get some work done without feeling rushed.

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    Editing my review based on the owner saying that they made the guy leave. I hope that's true and…read morethat this kind of behavior is not tolerated in the future. I'll be back to Coffee Importers soon--it's a great place in DP for a morning coffee and pastry and hopefully the "regulars" don't ruin it for everyone else. Original review: I want to love this place and it bums me out to have to write this, but this is one of the least welcoming places in DP. Not because the staff is rude. But because they allow this clique of regulars to take over the outside patio and harass people who aren't in their group. I've watched it happen a few times now, but today was the worst. A woman with a little kid sat down at an unoccupied table and started having their food. A couple of minutes later an older gentleman walked up and began verbally accosting her, getting in her space and demanding that she leave because he's been coming here for 35 years and this is his table. He kept accosting her until she was crying and took her child and moved tables. A few people tried to comfort this poor woman and her little kid. This guy was 1000% in the wrong. But staff didn't do anything. Instead, they walked up to the guy, said hi to him (of course, in a first name basis) and were friendly as anything. But not a word to the woman crying and trying to distract her toddler. Gross. It's not just this one guy either. There are at least a dozen of these "regulars" and Coffee Importers doesn't appear to do anything to stop them from harassing people, and actually seems to be fostering this environment.

    OMG. I think I need an intervention. I actually love this place. Now let's get started on how this…read moreworks. It is tucked off to the side by the ocean Institute in Dana point. There is plenty of parking both in a lot, an extended lot and also the street. You can also take one of the many foot paths to the location as well. There are two ways to order. One sign says pastries and coffee and the other side towards the back or the Marina side says food and beverages. If you only want a coffee with a croissant or cinnamon roll or the delicious biscuits, then step into the pastries and coffee line. If you want breakfast sandwiches or any of the toasts plus coffee and other beverages, then go to the other line. It can get very busy, especially on the weekends after 9 AM. But bring your patience and be nice to everyone. Once you have ordered, step aside. Most likely your drinks will be called out first. It does take time to make freshly prepared food so either take a seat with your number and wait for it to be delivered or listen if it's going to be a to go order for your name It is dog friendly out on the patio. Please make sure to clean up after yourselves as the wind can blow any debris into the marina and we want to make sure everything is clean and safe for our underwater friends. Very cool nautical vibes. They decorate for the holidays. Reasonably priced. Support local. If you're gonna spend 6 to 7 dollars on a pastry or coffee, you should come here. Incredible vibes you could park at the other end of the marina and walk on over for a great scenic walk. My favorite is the iced harbor latte which is like a caramel vanilla latte similar to what I would describe as the golden eagle from Dutch Bros. The biscuits are incredible. I always get them. Stupid me drank the drink and ate the biscuits before I took a picture. Just trust me.

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    Santa margarita(left) & pom berry(right) smoothies

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