Best gem in north San Clemente ever Can't go wrong with anything on the menu! Breakfast is the best read more

What a find!! Watched a YouTuber that recommended this fine establishment. Loved our Server, Don....cuisine was top-notch and the ambience was definitely California Cool! If I could give 10 stars for Cafe Rae, I would. See you for lunch next time.... XOXO Your Newest Fan read more

If you're looking for a great breakfast spot in San Clemente that has a lot of seating and parking then this is the spot for you. The food is delicious. The service is wonderful. read more

Cafe Rae - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

Hands down best huevos rancheros ever ate in my life . Coffee was delicious too ! Food was so fresh and delicious .

If somewhere else on the planet has a better plate of huevos rancheros I haven't found it yet! Blueberry Pecan Coconut pancakes. ... you had me at blueberry :) ... come in midweek. You'll need to wait on the weekend for your brunch, but you'll be happy that you did. read more

Cafe Rae - Judge for yourself! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

My wife and I went to Cafe Rae this morning for breakfast. We had been there once before and really enjoyed it. This morning was another great visit. I had an omelette with tomatoes, feta cheese and pesto sauce. I also ordered a single pancake on the side, just to check out how good their pancakes are. My wife got an omelette with mushrooms and other veggies. Both omelettes were huge and delicious! They came with thickly sliced bread (we selected rye) which was also very good , and impressive. Speaking of impressive, the pancake was huge! It filled the entire plate! It was also light and delicious - the kind of pancake where you don't even need syrup, because it had a slight sweetness. The menu prices seemed high, but I will probably get three meals out of the food I ordered. Our service was ok - not bad, but nothing special. The restaurant is small and very quaint, a nice change of pace from the many sterile looking breakfast places around. Cafe Rae is now my favorite breakfast spot in San Clemente! read more

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My "go to" when in San Clemente. Eclectic vibe and delicious breakfast burritos. I always eat half and save the rest for later, or pick up and hit the beach. Good, efficient service read more

If you want a lot of food for accessible price this is the place to go. I could not even eat 1/2 of my mexi cali breakfast bowl $14 and hubby got eggs and bacon ... so there is more than the menu so ask because I discovered that after I ordered from the main menu. Would have been nice to know but I will next time ... got here around 10 am and we were the only ones when we left place was packed. read more

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Chicken pesto sandwich with green. All foods are good. I really recommend the restaurant. read more

Cafe Rae - Chicken Pesto sandwich with green Taste good !!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

Cutest brunch spot EVER!! We randomly stumbled into this colorful little gem and I'm already planning my next visit. The vibe is so fun -- bright walls, tons of plants everywhere, and even a bubble machine floating through the air (yes, bubbles!!). Total serotonin boost The food? Incredible. We had the pancakes (peach + coconut) (Obsessed), turkey bacon, omelets, and coffee -- everything was cooked to perfection and so flavorful. The portions were generous and beautifully plated too. What really blew me away was the chef coming out to check on every table. He even explained how to reheat the pancakes to make them a dessert later -- which we totally did and it slapped. That kind of care and connection is rare these days. Such a feel-good, delicious experience from start to finish. 10/10 recommend if you love a quirky, wholesome spot with seriously amazing food! read more

Cafe Rae - Peach Coconut Almond Slices Pancake with Turkey bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

Food was amazing. The atmosphere was adorable! The service was 10/10 even though they were super busy!! We will be back!

Great little beach city cafe with lots of character and ambiance. Food is good with generous portions. Service is attentive. Bring cash as it is preferred. Lots of parking. read more

The stuffed crunchy french toast. Chef kiss. Everything else was fantastic also and the service was great. read more

First time here, loved the hippie vibe inside and the comfortable feel. It's not big, but there's quite a few seats and good for small families. They keep the door open which is nice, good air flow since there's no outdoor seating. Waitress was exceptional, so nice even though the poor thing was waiting on several tables with people coming in. Food is super tasty, I had the omelette and it was really good, one star off because I wish it came with potatoes...most breakfast places have an option of potatoes either hash-browns or roasted with your omelette and egg dishes. Would have rounded it out a bit better. Husbands breakfast bowl was okay, not as good as he hoped for, a little underwhelming for the price, he said he wished he got the omelette so next time, but other than that, experience was good and we'll be back for sure. read more

Cafe Rae - Breakfast bowl with brisket - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Just moved in to the city of San Clemente from the famous and chaotic "city of Los Angeles " and found this cafe very close from where I live now. This is my spot , I would definitely come for breakfast whenever I get a chance .! Food was soo good I had the Eggs florentine . Coffee was perfect . Staff was very polite and efficient, (they could smile more ") I def recommend this place . Atmosphere is great the tables by the window are popular so good luck on your visit . read more

Cafe Rae - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

We had a party of 8 was told it would be a 15 minutes wait, other parties were going in front of us, I went to talk to the waiter after 45 minutes and he was so rude and basically said oh well... go somewhere else. We did and will never go back read more

Cafe Rae is such a gem in San Clemente! We had a group order and placed it over the phone--everything was ready quickly with no delays. The guy at the counter was super friendly, which made the whole experience even better. The burritos were packed perfectly and what stood out the most--they actually use real eggs (not the boxed scrambled kind you usually see). You can totally taste the difference, and it made the burritos so much better. I had the ciabatta bacon sandwich with avocado and wow... absolutely delicious. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

We went this morning to Cafe Rae. It is a funky cafe, run by a family. Tiny place with delicious food! We loved it. My husband had the breakfast bowl and I had an omelette with a side of French toast. Loved it all. The eggs were cooked perfectly. we would definitely recommend this place. read more

Cafe Rae!!! I can't say good enough things about the food and service. The most friendly, kind waiter and neat environment. We had the amazing stuffed French toast and the brisket burrito, when I say it was the best breakfast we've ever had I'm not kidding. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Service was excellent friendly staff. The food was delicious, my friend and I shared the mushroom, spinach and cheese omelet with a side of potatoes and 1 peach pancake. I didn't take a picture (sorry). It was all very delicious and reasonably priced. Definitely a very laid back vibe! read more

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We happen to be in this area for my nephew's football game. I found this place on yelp and decided to check it out! I'm so glad we came here. This restaurant has a cool little vibe to it. I loved the hippy feel of it. The food was so good! Felt like I was in someone's home and they made us breakfast. We tried a little of everything. Breakfast croissant, sandwich, breakfast burrito, a pancake and basic eggs and toast With home fries. Their homemade salsa was so good! I could get enough of it! If I'm ever in the area again I would definitely come back here. And I would recommend this restaurant to my family and friends! read more

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This is a fun little diner that we just happened to come across. Pancakes are huge and delicious! Very relaxed, good service. Friendly people. Good food. Can't go wrong! read more

My favorite is the pancake as big as the plate, with eggs and bacon on top. The best! The staff treats us like friends. Highly recommended! read more

Soup was butternut squash and for my liking it was awful! Service was slow and not very friendly people working there! 3 people altogether! 2 seating you, 1 cook! Long wait, loud, crowded. Very small and too pricey! Maybe good breakfast? But I had lunch! Bowl of awful soup for $10.50! Waited way too long! read more

I ordered a breakfast omelet veggie with tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and avocado. The omelet came with breakfast potatoes and your choice of toast. The breakfast was great generous size omelet and potatoes. Everything was fresh and great tasting. This was my first time here. And will definitely come again. The service was great very friendly staff. read more

Fantastic food and great service would definitely recommend this place to anyone. Great atmosphere and nice flowers

The food and CAFE was so good ! Definitely recommend this stop. Also the service super sweet and recommending on what to order and reheat left over chocolate chip pancakes :) Thank you. read more

Cafe Rae - Half a stack of chocolate chip pancakes & Cafe Rae special French toast? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

Small place, not much parking in a small strip mall. For a fairly empty place, we felt rushed to order by the older lady as soon as we were seated. She wasn't attentive to the few customers dining and was on her phone at the register. Another guest had to get up, walk up to her at the register and ask for a coffee refill. I had to get up and ask for my check. I handed her my card immediately and she insert it into the machine then just walked away! She went to take someone else's order! The machine started beeping because my card was in there too long. Another worker (owner/cook not sure) heard the beeping & walked over to pull the card out of the machine & finish the transaction. The food was good, place was clean but due to the service, can only give this place 2 stars. read more

Cafe Rae - Stuffed French toast w/side of bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

Came here for a few days in a row with my family this week, and enjoyed the way it started our mornings. We had coffee and most of their breakfast menu -- huevos rancheros, burrito, pancakes, French toast, croissant sandwich, eggs and bacon and sausage and home fries and toast and fruit. Enjoyed it all -- cleaned the plates with everything but the pancakes, but only because even the short stack is a huge amount of food. A good value, nice and accommodating staff/owners, and a calm and pleasant atmosphere -- we were in town dealing with a recent loss in our family and Cafe Rae and its breakfast played at least a small part in bringing me peace. Were the first meals to revive an appetite that had been lost. read more

This place is a hidden treasure!!! What a find!! The food is home cooked from scratch!! The service was on point. Don was amazing!! Such a fun vibe!! Got the Huevos Rancheros and 2 eggs any style!! Just great food. A must try!! Can't wait to come back!! read more

Cafe Rae - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

We were knocked out by this place! Can't believe I slept on it for 18 years. Everything tasted perfect, even simple scrambled eggs. Home fries were melt-in-your-mouth with an herby touch. Lentil soup was amazing and deeply flavored... tasted like a multi-generational recipe. Super sweet people, bright colors, very reasonable prices...reminds me of little gems in Santa Cruz or Humbolt county where you can taste the love in the food. Meat and veggie friendly, both in earnest. read more

I recommend the vegan bowl, but we added some eggs over easy on top. It was nutritious and filling, a great way to start the day. We also ordered some silver dollar pancakes and bacon from the kid's menu for my son, and an order of french toast on the side with banana and strawberries on top. The fruit was ripe, the pancakes and french toast were good. However, I recommend ordering the bowls that are more savory, flavor is great. Service can get a little slow, it is a small restaurant with few workers. read more

Great breakfast spot located in San Clemente!! It is small but welcoming with unique decor. The service is friendly and welcoming. The food is good and filling. It is a great spot to be your day started when you are in town. read more

We happened upon this cute cafe by accident passing through on our way home from Long Beach. What a gem! Excellent service, decent prices, and great food. I recommend the mexi bowl with roasted veg, enough for 2 meals. Too bad we don't live closer, we would definitely be frequent customers! read more

Always so deeliiish local eatery. I feel like I'm always getting ripped off by restaurants doing the bare minimum effort to prepare. Not here the kitchen always seem to make the meals as if they are serving their friends and family. Good portions excellent variety for non meat eaters. Flavors always fresh and good. The music playing always sets the tone. We can't let this place ever close due to lack of business because they're a gem. read more

Café Rae is always a winner, especially if you want attentive care and fresh food that is delicious. I've been coming here for years and it never disappoints. I usually come with a friend and we share a veggie scramble with goat cheese and an order of the crunchy French toast dredged in corn flakes. Every bite is to die for! The seating is cozy and decor is a collection of tie-dye shirts the owner creates that makes for a funky and fun vibe. Fun fact: the owners used to cater for famous rock bands on tour, so you know they know what they are doing! read more

One of our fav go-to breakfast spots, absolutely excellent food in a very pleasant environment. The chef/owner is amazing - our meals are always perfection. A special mention of his huevos ranchero and his huevos no huevos. And, let's not forget his morning potatoes, just perfect. We find the portions are so big, we never need lunch! read more

Super friendly server. Healthy portions, decent prices. Food was delicious! Highly recommend

We happened upon this restaurant after visiting the DMV... what a find! I ordered the Applewood Smoked Ham Breakfast Croissant - the BBQ mayo gave it a very unique flavor and the fresh fruit was not out of a can! My husband had the Breakfast Burrito - ginormous with freshly made guacamole and salsa... delicious! Don waited on us and excellent service! Wish we lived close but it will be our go to place when we're in the area, for sure! read more

Amazingly delicious food, friendly hosts, generous servings, comfortable atmosphere...but oh the food! Can't wait to visit again. Must try French toast - crispy juicy perfect! And the brisket omelet - so tasty! You will want more...mahalo from your Hawaiian friends! read more