Wonderful French crepe cafe…read more The Mushroom and Spinach crepe, add bacon, was excellent. They essentially make a French folded omelette and then wrap a crepe around it and top it off with Bechamel sauce (kind of like Alfredo for those who don't know). Even though the menu doesn't mention the sauce, it comes with it. The Nutella Banana crepe was amazing with a generous amount of Nutella inside. Instead of having the chocolate drizzle on top, I wonder if they can do Nutella drizzle on top, in addition to the Nutella that's inside already. I highly recommend paying for the extra berries on top to keep it interesting. The side of nicely seasoned breakfast potatoes rounded out the meal. Be sure to ask for a side of ketchup! Outdoor seating with great service and successful ambience right at the oceanfront in the most happening part of town, right by the San Clemente Pier.

This was our first trip to San Clemente in June. Not really knowing where to go, we headed down…read moreDel Mar looking for somewhere to eat. We ended up down at the pier and what a great area! We couldn't bring Cako on the pier, so we looked at what was available. I did see Bear Coast coffee which I wanted to stop into. Walking down the street, there were these cool blue umbrellas that sort of reminded me of the French Riviera that you see in the movies...LOL! The menu was simple so we decided to stop, plus we needed outdoor seating for Cako. The young woman who was working was friendly and upbeat! Told us to grab whichever table we wanted. Even brought out water for Cako. I ordered the Frenchies sandwich, ham, salami, prosciutto, provolone and pesto! Very good! Scooter had the Jambon and fromage, which he said was perfect! Both sandwiches came with these seasoned crispy potatoes. The menu was small. But I'm sure they'll offer more. Would've tried the crepes but that will have to wait until next time, Again, the service was great! The young woman came out and checked on us and refilled our iced teas. Great afternoon to enjoy lunch and watch people. Cako Approves!

A true French cafe. The latte, almond croissant and chicken pesto baguette were all excellent. I…read morewould love to go back to try their fresh made breakfast dishes and beautiful desserts. The almond croissant was the best I've ever had. Nice outdoor seating and the inside is cute as well. They also sell other snacks and food products from France.

This is my mom's favorite place because she loves overpriced french bread, salami and cheese…read moresandwiches. It was her birthday and I ran over at 12:30 on a Monday ... I asked for the cheese and salami sandwich. I was told they were out of it. I asked if they could make her one and they said "no." I then asked what sandwich they did have and I was told "we're done with sandwiches today." At 12:30 on a Monday ... It is the most expensive sandwich in San Clemente and yet they seem put out every time we go. Find a friendlier place. The new food hall next door seems friendlier.

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.

On our way back from our little San Diego trip, we wanted to grab something to eat, so we stopped…read morein San Clemente and found this cute little spot right off the freeway which was perfect! The place was super cute and had great reviews, so we had to give it a try. Definitely a really good spot for coffee and breakfast. And that breakfast sandwich was SO good!

The coffee it's really good here. I had it for the first time and I really enjoyed it. The first…read moreone on the menu is very caffeinated and it got me through a really long day. The seating were not that ideal for studying but it's a great place to just hang out and chat because they can get loud inside the staff were really helpful in telling me about the coffees and which one to pick so I was really grateful.

After my meal here I felt so peaceful…read more They did such a great job with the atmosphere of their restaurant while providing easy, yet delicious food options. I'm very impressed by the biscuits and gravy. Some of the best gravy i've ever had. Very flavorful. Plus the Biscuits had a beautiful crisp on the edges so they never got soggy. One detail I admired was the chilled water glasses instead of using ice. This just leveled the experience up a few notches. I'm surprised how quickly we were seated considering it was a Saturday around 10 when we arrived. Well done! When my husband and I are back in SoCal we will be visiting again.

Loved it here on a Saturday (Labor Day Weekend) around noon, party of four…read more Really busy around this time. Parking was definitely busy, cars are always pulling in and out, it can be hard to navigate the small parking lot with big vehicles, trucks! Atmosphere was pleasant, you get the nice breeze from the coast line. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Plan to wait in line around 30 minutes or so just to be safe, and plan for 5 to 10 minutes while you navigate the parking lot. Food was really good to be honest, we did enjoyed our meals, their coffees, and lattes! Definitely a worthwhile visit of you find yourself here around Dana Point!

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!

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.

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.

the potato leek soup and homemade biscuit were otherworldly!…read more Ambience top notch and excellent service. Stopped by here exploring San Juan Capistrano area en route to SD for Memorial day wknd. Just walked around the alley and saw a strip of cool old craftsman style homes converted to restaurants. I saw on yelp there was a Tea house. That is what made me walk down the ally. Found the tea house and took a pic. Directly across from there was Ramos house. There wasn't a line. You can tell that the AMs that place will be packed. Food was so good and hit the spot.

Everyone is so friendly and helpful. It's definitely a culture of health and wellness there, not…read morejust there for a paycheck. We also had the cereal and smoothies but forgot to photograph those! The smoothies were delicious and so was the cereal! This would be a frequently visited place if I lived in Dana Point!!

Great cold brew (even when heated up), great coconut meat drinks that are refreshing and filling,…read moreavo toast and Caesar salad were beautifully served and great, however Caesar salad doesn't taste much like a Caesar salad. I still enjoyed it. The ambiance is great, I also like the product offerings. I bought a blue lotus tea there and some other herbs. Would come back, wish a spot like this was in Laguna beach. The service was also very nice and attentive. Loved the Afro house music that was playing it was relaxing made me feel that summer tropical beach vibe

Absolutely love this place when we are in town. Always a wonderful experience and exceptional…read moredelectable dishes. Today we chose the duck confit with fries, ridiculously delicious. Cremé brūlée French toast, out of this world delicious, not overly sweet; so many berries. The fruit platter, steel oats and a basic ham, eggs and home potatoes. Side of bacon and a freshly made espresso, woohoo! Everything was freshly made to order. Never disappointed in anything we order here. Service is always accommodating. Small indoor seating, maybe 6 tables outdoors. Ambiance is comfortable, clean and inviting. Don't miss out on this gem if in town.

Service was immediate, we were greeted and seated once we walked up on a Sunday afternoon. We sat…read moreon the patio cause it was a warm day and inside was too toasty for us. I see the ratings on this place and I wonder why? We ordered two steak plates; one Steak and eggs cooked rare and another steak and frites cooked medium. They were both terrible. Chewy and cooked wrong. The medium was cook rare and the rare one was goey. No flavor at all. I instantly regretted picking this location for brunch. I bagged up the steaks for my dog and headed out disappointed. For 62$ I wish I could say I was full and satisfied but I'm unfortunately not. Just lacking overall in taste. The breakfast potatoes tasted like free potatoes from a motel breakfast and the side salad with the steak frites just had a red vinaigrette dressing on Roman lettuce, no character at all. If you just want mimosas I guess this is a good place for that, they had a range in flavors from original orange juice to blueberry. But I recommend saving your money and cooking breakfast/lunch at home. The two stars are for the service! Food, no stars! 0 **They also have no ranch or A1 So I expected the steak to be on point.... Smh!