After my meal here I felt so peaceful. 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. read more

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Loved it here on a Saturday (Labor Day Weekend) around noon, party of four. 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! read more

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Wow! This place was packed and I see why. This cafe is situated across the street from the beach and it is open to the outside, allowing for fresh air and a beautiful atmosphere for coffee or a meal. We sat at a small table for two and the server was right there with menus and gathering our drink order. It was around noon time - so coffee was a must. We ordered to share - a breakfast sandwich with bacon and a cinnamon roll. I have been to some great breakfast places but I think this is one of the best breakfast sandwiches that I have ever had! It was big - a shareable and it came with fruit. Everything tasted so fresh, great flavors. The cinnamon roll was also really good. I don't normally like overly sweet items and this roll was made perfectly. Fresh baked and with the right combo of frosting and dough. read more

Doheny Cafe - Breakfast Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Came here for a Sunday brunch and can say that this is a really good spot. Staffs great, ambiance is nice (birds fly in and out of the restaurant which is pretty cool) and the food is amazing! They do not do refills on drinks, we were told that after getting a few refills on OJ which was not cool but it is what it is. Would come back! read more

Doheny Cafe - Tuna melt with side salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Great stop for a quick casual bite. Open floor plan with an ocean breeze gives a very relaxed vibe. Food is delicious and quality is there, just need to come back to try out the rest of the menu! Recommend coming early to get a table, as it does fill up in the morning. read more

Doheny Cafe - Turkey Bacon Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Oh my, the food and vibe are very good and they have easy parking. Let's start with the not so great. Came on a Sunday at noon. My husband and I didn't know what to do. Do we take a seat, order first then get a number and take a seat, have someone seat us??? Lots of questions. My husband got in line thinking he would order. I finally just asked some people eating if they were seated or just grabbed a table (I don't recommend doing this, but I didn't see the staff) and they said we just sat. I sit at a table and finally someone comes over to me and says I need to put my name on a list and not sit at the table so customers can sit there (of course). All that to say, I wish there was a sign on what to do on the weekends as it was awkward and kind of embarrassing. Now the good part. We got our name on the list and were seated rather quickly. Our waitress was amazing and we started to feel all the love. I got a vanilla latte. It was just ok. But then the food came!!! I ordered the steak egg sandwich and my husband ordered the steak and eggs. Not exaggerating...that was the best steak sandwich I've ever had! We live in San Diego but when I visit my sister in Laguna Beach I think I'll have to pick up a steak sandwich every time. Oh and the hot sauce!!! If they could sell it, I'd buy many bottles. All that to say, I'll be back many times! read more

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As my surfing brothers in Dana Point would say: "YUM TO THE MAX, DUDES!!" I've been coming to what is now the Incredible Doheny Cafe since before it WAS the Doheny Cafe - given it is conveniently right next door to the laundromat that I frequent every couple of weeks. I can surf the web, enjoy excellent coffee and baked goods - and breakfast - get my online work done and basically hang out while the washing machines and dryers do their thang!! Today my guide Tuesday recommended the breakfast burrito - and I'm so glad I followed her recommended dish. THANKS, TUESDAY!! Food = Great Service = Even Better Ambiance = Calm, cool & Chill See ya next week!! read more

Doheny Cafe - Breakfast Burrito with home made Salsa!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Um yum. Love the cafe vibe with the high quality food. Love that they have the same delicious biscuits as Gianna's. I would go back again and again just for that. Like I said all the menu items are high quality, taste amazing and well presented. Great service and chill ambiance. A wonderful local place for breakfast or lunch. read more

Stopped by Doheny Cafe while cruising around Dana Point hunkering for some good ol' fashioned breakfast fare. This welcoming spot is a great beach cafe vibe with a slightly sophisticated feel. Plenty of parking out front in this strip retail area in Dana Point. You'll notice the indoor / outdoor open space feel, with plenty of comfortable tables and seats throughout a Southern California surf motif. The staff is extremely friendly, a well-oiled machine churning out some outstanding breakfast items to eager customers. On this weekday morning, my girlfriend and I decided to reward ourself with some delicious items to munch. We both had some hot tea with honey to start. While she opted for the much healthier Breakfast Burrito, I went with the Banana Waffles. Our order came out quite quickly, and looked beautifully prepared. My two Banana Waffles arrived with sliced bananas, pecans, honey and maple syrup. My girlfriend's Breakfast Burrito (scrambled eggs, cheddar, potatoes) was paired with a healthy green salad. I snagged a bite of my girl's burrito. It was quite good. Chalked full of hot eggs, cheddar and diced potatoes, the tortilla wrap was grilled to a tee and sealed in the delicious ingredients. The accompanying sour cream and salsa verde was also a nice touch. My Banana Waffles were top notch. Soft and fluffy, with a great drizzle of honey, chopped pecans and bananas were simply effective. Only have a dusting of powdered sugar and an accompanying real maple syrup is always respected and appreciated. It wasn't a huge amount of food, but just the right amount to enjoy for a medium-sized appetite. The Cafe was full by 11:00am, with what seemed to be a lot of locals. The vibe is definitely laid back, relaxing and fun. The food and service are great and you won't be disappointed with anything on the menu. Surf's Up! read more

Doheny Cafe - Banana Waffles (Sliced Bananas, Pecans, Honey, Powdered Sugar and Maple Syrup. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

This place had a nice vibe! Place was nicely located and setup. The server was fast and attentive. We were in spring break so took the kids with us. We had the Honey Latte and Vanilla Latte which tasted amazing! The kids had the homemade lemonade with a nice crisp tarte flavor. I had the steak and Eggs plate and wife had the Waitress plate and the kids shared the plate The Big Boy Waffle plate which was enough for two! They sure enjoyed it. Everything tasted amazing! We enjoyed our meal for sure! Highly recommend! read more

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We've been here a few times. This is the same owner as Maison cafe and if you've been to both, you definitely see the resemblances. With that said, both spots are excellent. You'll usually get good service with solid food. Doheny cafe specially has a few good breakfast dishes and they do a good job of getting people in and out. I posted a few of the meals we ordered and we've tried other things on the menu as well. It's worth checking out if you're going to doheny for the day or just in the area. Cheers! read more

Doheny Cafe - Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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What a lovely experience. Went to visit for a beach day and wanted get breakfast early. They open at 7 and are dog friendly the food was great and filling. The breakfast burrito is very tasty. Will go again whenever in the area. read more

Doheny Cafe - Coffee and water. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

From the same owners as Maison Cafe and Giana's of course Doheny would hit it out of the park. My son and I had lunch there and enjoyed it very much. Great service, nice "inside-outside" feel with the open doors it was just the right place for a quick and good lunch. I had the quesadilla the was tasty and filling. For sure I will be back for a breakfast or lunch. read more

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Unfortunately, this restaurant disappointed. There were four of us, and we all ordered coffee and entrees. Although the staff were very kind, it took almost an hour for our food to come out before ordering. They brought us pastries to make up for it, which was very appreciated, but at the end of the day, the wait was a little crazy given that the restaurant wasn't too busy. Im thinking maybe they were understaffed? Once I received my food, I started eating, and found three hairs in my food. It was quite good, but the hairs were not worth it after the wait. Additionally, we were sweating because there's no AC, and it's an open room. There was also no stevia for coffee. If anything, though, the food was good. The breakfast sandwich was huge and the berries were yummy. The pastries were great, and everyone else at the table enjoyed their food. Thankfully, they comped our food and drinks. The staff was kind and we appreciated their efforts to improve the experience, but we won't be heading back. read more

Doheny Cafe - Breakfast sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Very nice customer service and breakfast was amazing !! for the location, inside cafe had good amount space and also easy to parking And we loved that portion were so full on plate read more

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Doheney Cafe is an old-fashioned café. You're getting quality food and mindful service. It's the place to go with friends when there's a lot of talking that needs to happen or to take your kids. We were on the patio at least five babies out there with us. I knew where my table was because I can hear the crying (ha ha ha ha). read more

Unique find for us, tucked behind the Arco station as you drive into Dana Point from the south. Excellent organic provisions manifested in outstanding breakfast. The waffles were tasty with a subtle spice note reminiscent of cardamom. Sausage is homemade as is their hot sauce (both excellent). The environment is open and airy, and a bit noisy. Service was outstandingly provided by a team of three. Erin told us about their other restaurants in Dana Point (Gianna and Maison Cafe). She is friendly as were the other two. read more

SO GOOD! i definitely recommend coming here :)) me and my group are doing a little stay-cation and we were coming down from glendale, and honestly we didnt know where to get our breakfast for one of the days and didnt want to eat at the hotel. We ended up deciding on this place and we are glad we did, the food is so good!! I love that all of the ingredients are clean and the food tastes fresh. service was great! the people working are super chill and attentive. the ambiance is super laid back and i love the layout of the place. I like that its an open space so feeling the morning breeze while we ate was nice read more

Doheny Cafe - honey oat milk late - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Terrible.... Decided to stop by on our way to the Mission and was really looking forward to trying this spot based on the reviews. Unfortunately, I was disappointed by the service. As a previous server, I know firsthand that you create an experience for guests by being kind, warm, and welcoming....that is literally part of the job. The waitress with the back tattoo and glasses seemed annoyed in helping us, and our server (young blond male) was extremely dry. No greeting, no warmth, he just walked up to the table and stared. It felt uncomfortable and uninviting. Maybe it's a generational hospitality thing, who knows, but this is a reminder that you never know what someone is walking in with or dropping in for. I felt terrible bringing my mom to such an unwelcoming place on her birthday. A smile and basic kindness cost nothing. Also, FYI to rude servers: if you don't want to take a table, ask a coworker to swap with you. It isn't fair for a guest to deal with that attitude or treatment. Food was mediocre. Do not recommend. read more

Such a cute little cafe spot in Dana point. It's also within walking distance to the Doheny beach! We walked in for breakfast and put our name down for a table. It was pretty busy on Sunday. However we waited a few minutes and got called for an opening to sit at the bar which we gladly accepted. Service was friendly and once we got our drinks, one of the girls noticed we had been waiting a bit for our food and kindly offered us a cookie. Once the food came, everything was great and we left satisfied! read more

Doheny Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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My first time here and my God did it hit the spot! I ordered the scramble and added sausage and avocado. My father ordered the same thing but with bacon. The bacon scramble is where it's at tons of flavors, fantastic salsa! Service was quick and friendly read more

Doheny Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

I'm thrilled to have discovered this place, even if it's a bit late. I heard from the owner that they're closing this location, which is unfortunate. I wish them all the best! Their food is amazing, and I really enjoyed the casual and friendly ambiance. read more

Ordered to go. How are you supposed to eat this with no utensils and no napkins? The restaurant looked cool and the coffee was good but missing utensils and napkins is annoying. read more

Doheny Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

came on a sunday after a morning surf and it was busy! be prepared to wait if you come for brunch on a weekend! the servers were kind! For breakfast we got the steak and eggs and it was a great way to start the morning with protein! the ambiance is inviting! read more

Doheny Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Wait time was kind of long, but food was definitely worth it. The price to food raitio was pretty great. Affordable and very delicious. Steak was cooked to my liking. The environment was very calm and tranquil. Although people bringing in their dogs was not fun. I had an allergic reaction. read more

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Very cute and relaxing atmosphere, We were greeted when we came in and they found us a table quickly. The menu has many choice and you can add eggs, sausage or avocado to any item you choose. I had a waffle and added a fried egg and a sausage patty, others items we ordered were avocado toast, biscuit, and yogurt with granola and fresh fruit We loved everything, we would definitely come back Also, the parking was great, pretty big parking lot. read more

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I'm beyond sad I just found this spot and they are closing. It's so hard to have good survive around here. They are organic tasting and it feels like money well spent. I'm addicted to their tuna and bread! I sure hope this concept opens again. I am also so sad my other favorite restaurant is closing too. It's so hard to find good clean food and this place was special. I can tell the owner really has a love for what they do. I will try the Giana place just cause I know it will be quality. Thanks doheny cafe ! read more

Doheny Cafe - Tuna salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

This is place is so delicious the smells of fresh waffles just lingering. Is so, mouth watering! Definitely a must have for breakfast or lunch! I had steak and eggs and the grass fed steak was to die for. Recommend this place when in town. Also, price is so convenient! Service is top notch! read more

Great breakfast spot with many delicious sounding options. Their waffles were so tasty, especially the one with mascarpone. Service was great too especially for such a big party. My only complaint was I wish they had better ketchup. Their ketchup tasted too sweet and had the consistency of a salsa. I usually enjoy breakfast potatoes and eggs with ketchup. Otherwise, no complaints and left with our bellies full read more

I've been wanting to checkout Doheny Cafe for a while and today was the day! Went for a long bike ride and then stopped here for brunch. Cute open air cafe that's not far from the beach. Very laid back vibe with a beachy clientele. Staff were friendly and helpful. I had the avocado toast which was delicious and my husband had "the best egg burrito" he's ever had - and very reasonably priced. May become our new pit stop! read more

Doheny Cafe - Avocado toast - half is missing because I was just that hungry!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Great vibe for food & drinks on the beach - fun to watch surfers & volleyball players. Usually live music too

This is a cool little place on PCH, pretty close to the beach. It had a diner/ cafe vibe to it but it's more upscale. The food was actually very good but it took a while to get out, if you're ok waiting about 35-40 minutes then you'll be very happy eating here (we came for Saturday brunch). The only other issue is that the orange juice, while freshly squeezed, is given in a quantity I would expect for a toddler to get and it was pretty warm. While I'm sure they would make accommodations if asked, this place is not very accessible. Tables are pretty close together so not conducive to wheelchair users. However, it was a very good experience overall. If accessibility was better, we would come weekly. Food: 4 Ambiance: 4 Staff: 4 Accessibility: 1 Parking: 2 read more

The world's best Biscuit & Gravy in OC. It's a must try. Love the owner & her visionary of food! Just try anything on her menu as it's a win win! read more

O Lord! How in the world did this cafe get 4.5 stars?...........Not at all impressed with service, food and definitly not with dishwater tasting coffee....and what is with not placing salt and pepper on the tables?!?!! Breakfast burrito the most bland and tasteless I have ever eaten.....even the side of mashed avocado was bland. Servers do not refill coffee or water unless you ask them...............No I did not ask for coffee refill...I could not even drink the first one! What I noticed most was the incredibly long time it took servers to clean off dirty tables after guests left (almost like they kept waiting for each other to do it) and what bothered me most about our server was her heading off to another table as she was carrying our breakfast plates and standing talking to guests at that table for a couple of minutes as our food went cold in her hands! A definite NO to "Doheny Cafe"! read more

Great brunch spot with amazing food and great service! They also make homemade salsas, I tried the salsa verde with my side of eggs and it was so flavorful with just the right amount of spice. The banana waffles were so good too! Their orange juice was superb and it definitely tasted like it was freshly squeezed! The ambiance is nice and casual and there was no wait when we got there. Overall I highly recommend this place and I will definitely be coming back! read more

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Stopped by on a day trip to San Clemente, the food was really good! There was about a 20 minute wait, but I think it was worth the wait. The iced coffee was tasty, and not too sweet! Great for family brunch or friends. read more

Tried Doheny Cafe for the first time this weekend. First I noticed was that the decor is adorable. It has a mix of a beachy vibe with some boho elements. I love the black tables, chairs and black and white striped booths. Also loved the cute arrangements on the tables. I can tell they put a lot of thought and intention into the interior design. There was no wait on a Saturday morning which was lovely and there were plenty of parking spaces open. The servers were kind and attentive. The food was pretty good. I got the little stack waffles and my friend got the biscuits and gravy. One strange thing was that they don't have any bacon. The OJ was served in a very tiny glass and the water cups smelled a little unusual. Overall I think this is a cute spot and I'd be curious to try some of their other items and baked goods as well. read more

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Comfortable and delicious describes the food and atmosphere. So delicious and friendly allows you to drift off and enjoy this beautiful beach community. Full of flavor with a wide variety of breakfast options. Stop in and enjoy it with family and friends. read more

Although the waitresses were nice enough, they did not pay attention to the table at all. The tall dirty blonde lady was very sweet and attentive although she was helping other tables as well. It took 10-15 minutes just for our drip coffee to come out. And even then, the coffee was not very good. You could taste how watered down it was. I don't know how but the food was incredibly mediocre. Couldn't even finish the rest of my burrito. The steak was pretty good though. The ketchup was super sweet and the hot sauce was super tart. It is a pretty cute place, but not worth it. read more

Delicious food. Cute lil place. Love the ambiance and the open air dining room. You become emerged in a Parisian cafe, and completely forget it's facing a parking lot. Servers were very attentive and accommodating. Will definitely be coming back! read more