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    Donut House

    4.6 (94 reviews)
    Open 4:45 am - 4:00 pm

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    Gizelle R.

    Donut House in San Clemente is a hidden gem that delivers exactly what you want from a classic donut shop: fresh, delicious treats and that old-school charm. Whether you're stopping in early for a box to go or grabbing a late-morning coffee and donut, the service is always fast and friendly. The ladies are awesome!!! Their glazed and old-fashioned donuts are melt-in-your-mouth good, and the crumb and maple bars are crowd favorites. You can tell everything is made fresh daily, with just the right balance of sweetness and fluff. The coffee is solid, and their prices are super reasonable--especially considering the quality. It's the kind of spot that locals love and visitors remember. No frills, just really good donuts made with care. Rating: 5/5 - Worth the stop every time you're in town.

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    Hayley H.

    Writing this review makes me want to take a road trip to San Clemente. My family and I recently stayed at the Surf Breaker Hotel and took advantage of its proximity to the Donut House. We kicked off each morning with donuts, muffins, croissants, and breakfast sandwiches. They even had a beverage menu with a number of elevated coffees. I personally loved pairing their chocolate glazed old fashion with a chai tea latte. Other favorites among our group included their tiger claw and the maple bacon donut. They seemed to be well stocked throughout the day, so no need to crawl out of bed at 8am. Be sure to check in on Yelp for a free donut!

    Great experience! The customer service was awesome and the donuts were even better. Absolutely delicious. My dad said he'd never had a "good apple fritter" in california and I got one from here and he said it's the best he's ever had. 10/10 recommend!

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    Nancie M.

    So came here on a Sunday and I love my donuts ... used a free donut coupon on my Yelp and was greeted by the current owner Lee she gave my the history of this store handed down by many generations many customer pics on walls and selection of donuts including my favorite maple glazed buttermilk was available even at 1pm. She expressed Sat/Sunday mornings busiest times. This hidden gem was so inexpensive $1 donuts I'll be back

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    I love this place! The owner is so friendly and their Thai Iced Tea is to die for.

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    THE BEST Donuts in California- HANDS DOWN! And the friendliest people ever! Cannot beat this place!

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    La Galette Creperie

    La Galette Creperie

    4.2
    (581 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Amazing food and service! This needs to be on your "do not miss" list for San Clemente. The…read moreBerries & Cream Crepe was so delicious! I have been to Paris many times, this was spot on! The day before I had the Chicken Crepe for lunch. I selected the roasted potatoes for my side! Crisp and flavorful, and the roasted chicken was phenomenal. We had the same young man wait on us both times. Very attentive and genuinely friendly. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

    I seriously cannot say enough about this bistro! First, the ambience is beyond gorgeous, me, and my…read moredaughters sat outside on the patio and was able to look out at the ocean view. Secondly, the service was the most amazing service, I had my whole entire week in San Clemente. All the ladies who helped us were so kind and friendly! This service made me come back 3 times in total, to enjoy the food and views. My last day in town, I spoke with the wait staff and let them know what a great job they are doing; They were friendly and so grateful. The food was delicious and so delightful. The chicken sandwich had roasted chicken with bacon and a delicious aïoli. That was honestly such a good mix. The brioche bread they put the chicken on was fluffy and flavorful. My daughters got a Nutella crêpe and berries and cream crêpe. Both were delicious and a good portion size. Their sourdough toast with jam was a favorite of ours, we got it every single time we went. I cannot wait to come back and try maybe one of their delicious salads or maybe Hardy breakfast! Definitely a top-tier restaurant. I must try!

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    La Galette Creperie
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    Cafe Mimosa

    Cafe Mimosa

    4.0
    (1k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    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!

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    Dining interior
    Dining interior
    House Potatoes (To-go order: $7) Very good; a tad salty; the green onions added a nice balance to the overall flavor.
    House Potatoes (To-go order: $7) Very good; a tad salty; the green onions added a nice balance to the overall flavor.
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    Bear Coast Coffee

    Bear Coast Coffee

    4.1
    (759 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Okay...The Coffee Queen has lost count of how many new coffee shops she has visited...However, this…read moreone located across from the beach in San Clemente was fabulous! I ordered an Oat Milk Latte, extra hot with an extra shot. It was smooth and delicious! The entire staff here were very friendly and helpful. They also have food but this girl just wanted her coffee:) It's not very big inside but they have a few tables and several out front. The view is lovely over here! Will be back the next time I am in the area. *Street parking is metered ~ and that's all I have to say about that...

    A recent Yelp Elite Event was held in Carlsbad. I joined other Elites in the trip to San Diego…read moreCounty. We stayed in a hotel and had coffee the next morning in the beautiful City of San Clemente. I enjoy going to the pier and grabbing a drink at Bear Coast Coffee Cafe. It's in a prime location and very popular. My friend, Te-see, treated me to a Vanilla Latte with Oat Milk. It was perfect with a nice mild flavor. The menu includes Americano, Espresso, Cappuccino, Chai Tea, Lemonade, Matcha drinks, and breakfast sandwiches & burritos. They also sell their own brand of roasted coffee beans. You may purchase in person or on their website. I've driven by this spot many times and was glad I finally got to try the Latte. Sincerely, Rosemary

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    Outside. Located across from San Clemente pier.
    Outside. Located across from San Clemente pier.
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    Iced vanilla latte
    The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar

    The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar

    3.8
    (2.8k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    This wonderful establishment just hits the spot ! It all…read morestarts at the top with solid management! The GM Raul and Raul Jr know exactly what superb customer service is all about! Their wait stall is well trained and Charlotte our waitress did a superb job! And so did one of the managers named Chris ! The menu selection can't be beat ! We had a total of 42 in our party and everyone was very pleased! I had the coconut shrimp appetizer which I loved and my wife had the fish and chips! that she raved about! The Caesar salad was wonderful! and their hot crispy bread was the best ! We all enjoyed the amazing atmosphere and the whole restaurant was spotless! Customer service was fast and reliable to say the least! To serve 42 customers with such efficiency was truly amazing! Just come and enjoy everything about this special place and you will come back time and again! We talked to a couple that told us that they come every week and now I know why ! Now the best part ! Their signature mud pie for dessert is outstanding and don't miss it ! It's to die for! Can't say enough about this place! Promise you that you won't be disappointed! Gary Bain Lt Col USAF ret!

    I will say the restaurant isn't full of sparkles and has a bit of an old fashion feel by the beach…read more Sitting outside by the pier would be the best option if you're able to. There is ample shade, great beach views with the waves running under the pier where you are sitting. There are plastic/glass dividers between tables to give you some privacy. Anywhere you sit gives you a great view. The walkway is rather tight the closer you sit by the water. The menu is so casual yet the clam chowder, grilled shrimp, and fish and chips were by far the best tasting seafood I've had in a while. Everything was so fresh. The fish and chips - the fish was fluffy and flaked apart. The batter on it was light tasting and crunchy. The shrimp cocktail we got was gross. The shrimp had this bland taste to it. I think the batch of shrimp wasn't great with how it was blanched. We added horseradish to the cocktail sauce to add more seasoning to it. The oysters were also gross. There were so many little chips of the shell in the oysters. It just wasn't very good and I was worried if it was fresh enough. Cocktails felt premixed. Wide selection of wine and beer. Other than that, it's so worth coming here for the hot seafood and views. Service was decent. Restrooms are across the way by the bar area. We parked near the beach parking lot and had to walk to the restaurant. There are steep hills so have some good shoes for this!

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    You are having best View of Pacific! The seafood here never went wrong. The bucket of clams or mussels is must have
    You are having best View of Pacific! The seafood here never went wrong. The bucket of clams or mussels is must have
    California omelette
    California omelette
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    Seafood cocktail
    Antoine's Cafe

    Antoine's Cafe

    4.3
    (722 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    I've already reviewed Antoine's in the past but I have to give another review for another item that…read moreis a total knock out on the menu. Today, we got the Lox Bagel and the Avocado bagel and they were both so good. The lox was very fresh and so was the avocado. Don't be fooled and think that you are getting something light and small because both of them are massive, I had to take half home. They both had amazing flavor, and the coffee is always good and strong. Our waitress was friendly, efficient, and made for a nice experience. We sat outside on the patio and whether you sit in or out you will be pleased. If you haven't checked this place out, you need to! Always a winner

    Alrighty, it has finally the time for me to tried out this place and keep in mind ya'll, I've been…read morein San Clemente for a long time and I'm sorry that I haven't eaten here. I wish I did sooner! I past by this place on my way to work every day. Literally. Its on route for me and I never thought to myself to eat breakfast here nor check it out, I know on the days when I head back home it's always pack and people be waiting for a table. And that's on a sunny day. Well I was wrong for thinking oh it wouldn't be crowded on a rainy day. NOPE. I was sooooo wrong. It was PACKED and busy. Ain't even the rain gonna stop people to get some good food. What supposed to be a long day at work, tournament was cancelled last minutes and my staff was really bummed because we did travel to work. (I work two jobs and the other is a bit of commute to get to) so with that I was thinking, heck, it's still early in the morning (7am on sunday, a rainy sunday) and suggested breakfast. A bit of yelp search, i stumbled on Antoine's and saw a couple of Elites reviewed and ask my staff if they wanted to eat here. Took less than a couple of second but everyone agreed. By the time we got there (around 10am) it was packed and the rain was just picking up because before we got here, the car in front of us hydroplane and skid off the road and hit the curb. Yet, this place was still pack and parking was full. (We found street parking near Starbucks) I had my staff placed our name down since she lives closer, but they won't see you until all your party is here and that's fine. We ended up seating at the bar and left the booth for other parties. Love the teamwork, the staff were super stars doing a rush like that, let me tell you it PACKED HOUSE and we got our food and drinks on time, no one in my party had to wait to eat and I forgot to take pictures of my staff meals, only took mines and what I got for the table to share was a croissant french toast, which I believe was their special of the day. I got the chicken fried steak and the portion are MASSIVE!!! All of us took our food home because the portion size are insanely big and bang for the buck!! Great place to eat breakfast or brunch or even a 'Team Building Breakfast Time' LOL Just happy to treating out my amazing staff on their work. I will be coming back again to try out their lox bagels and chai tea. (It was in a massive cup that reminds me of the show FRIENDS.)

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    Everything you could want for your coffee!
    Everything you could want for your coffee!
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    Pastrami sandwich
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    Fresh orange juice
    Zebra House Coffee

    Zebra House Coffee

    4.1
    (756 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Drive-thru
    Outdoor seating

    We really needed a caffeine fix! I had bookmarked Zebra to try and we headed to it after the park…read more I was getting sleepy on the drive! Friendly greeting when I entered. The young woman told me to be careful because she just mopped. Looked over the menu, and decided on the Mexican latte. Jonesy just wanted a regular latte. I also bought some beans which she happily ground for me. She brought them out to the patio, which is a good size. The interior is spacious too! Both coffees hit the spot! One of the best things about this location is the parking! They have a small lot in front. They also have a drive-thru window. This is really a great place to come to! They also offer pup cups! Cako Approves!

    Stopped here this morning on the way to Tijuana. I had already had too much caffeine so I opted to…read morebuy muffins for my friend and myself. The ambiance was great and the service was good too but let me tell ya, those muffins....they were overcooked and had the texture of sand in my mouth. It was so so dry. They were the pumpkin cinnamon. I do NOT recommend them! I wasted $13 on this sandy, saw-dusty pastries and I'm not happy about it...grrrrrrrr Wish I could have those dollars back to try something else as they were inedible. Otherwise, definitely go there it's cute!

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    Upgraded lunch menu with a full line up of salads and sanwiches!
    Upgraded lunch menu with a full line up of salads and sanwiches!
    Upgraded lunch menu with a full line up of salads and sanwiches!
    Upgraded lunch menu with a full line up of salads and sanwiches!
    Upgraded lunch menu with a full line up of salads and sanwiches!

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    Upgraded lunch menu with a full line up of salads and sanwiches!

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