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    Maison Cafe & Market

    4.7 (1.3k reviews)

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed

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    Erin Y.

    Love this place for a get together/ brunch with my boyfriend. Their menu feels really cohesive and for a coffee lover this place is a must go to! Wait time is usually an hour or two weekends but its a great walking place if you want to stroll with your family or dog! This restaurant feels cozy and is nice they have a porch so you can sip your coffee and feel the sun

    Arthur E.

    Cute brunch place in the middle of town. Went for a weekend brunch situation. Parking was a bit tough, but found some street parking eventually. Was sat immediately - def make an RSVP if you go. Ordered their duck confit dish, a quiche, and Dutch baby. The duck dish and quiche were ok - like well made but memorable. The Dutch baby was delicious and served as a good desert. What was a bit off with the restaurant is that there is no ketchup available - was given some sort of mildly spicy sauce instead. I like my eggs with ketchup often, especially when it's a little on the bland side, so not having this with the quiche was no bueno.

    Branzino special, risotto, steak
    Ally G.

    This place is amazing! I actually found Maison on yelp searching restaurants in Dana Point. The patio is dog friendly and they even brought out this cute dog bowl with water. My husband and I dined here to celebrate our baby moon. We made a reservation for the patio at 5:45pm on a Saturday but the patio never filled so maybe they would've accepted walk ins. The food was so good! We shared everything. The bread came with butter and olive oil and vinegar, but the butter was my favorite. I actually boxed up the leftover bread to take home! For our entrees we shared the branzino special, steak, and risotto. The portions were huge and we took a lot home. I love that the fish basically came with a salad on top. We loved dinner so much we tried stopping in for breakfast on our way back to San Diego after our trip but they're closed on Mondays. We'll have to try breakfast another time.

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    Linda T.

    Took a couple of colleagues here for a business meal. It was perfect. Casual yet cool. Food was amazing. Ordered the Kale salad, warm olives, bistecca and the tagliatelle. Every thing was wonderful. So sad this restaurant has closed. We will miss it

    Dutch baby
    Shirley H.

    A charming and spacious brunch spot in downtown Dana Point! The interior is filled with beautiful natural lighting and French decor. We were seated promptly on a weekend afternoon. Their pastry display looked delicious and filled with kouign amann, muffins, and cinnamon rolls. We decided to order their very popular Dutch baby and steak and eggs. The Dutch baby was light and fluffy. It was delicious when paired with strawberries and cream. The bavette steak was cooked nicely and seasoned well. The toast was delectable as well. Not many brunch spots capture our attention, but this one definitely did. We would love to come back to try their other dishes!

    Debbi N.

    We needed a half way point to meet friends and we found this beautiful and happy spot. The service was awesome and the food was yummy. We all enjoyed it and glad we discovered it. I had a delicious and filling frittata. Also excellent cappuccino.

    Frittata
    Valerie P.

    With sadness I make this post...the only restaurant we trust with our breakfast! The most amazing frittata ever! We had to visit one more time before closing on Christmas Eve! We loved that you allow pets on the patio so we didn't have to leave our yorkie at home! Please add the frittata onto the menu at Giana Thank you so much for everything!

    "New" location of a few years ago
    John S.

    I had been here before for lunch and breakfast. This time I had dinner and am posting my first review about Maison. Dana Point has many "okay/good" restaurants. Maison joins a smaller group of "very good" restaurants in this town. My group of six ordered a lot of food. So much that we decided to take some home and eat them as leftovers. One indicator I use to measure a very good/great meal is to taste the "leftover food" the next day. Too often the left overs taste salty and oily. Not so for my Maison meal. It tasted like a delicacy. I've had excellent breakfasts, lunches and now a dinner at Maison and I now feel strongly to recommend it as one of the best in Dana point. The environment/setting was perfect for us complete with a talented guitarists and singer and excellent waiter. I'll be back!

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    Nancie M.

    Amazing service great food you will not be disappointed. My husband made a reservation the day before and really glad we did as they won't take reservations the day of. We had 11 am on a Sunday and had outside patio seating. Our waitress was so sweet and accommodating. Everything was done to perfection.

    Cappuccino
    Jay O.

    The D'affinois is the best appetizer I've ever had! The combination of the sautéed mushrooms, d'affinois cheese and honey on the slice of baguette is now top 5 things I've ever eaten. Service was fantastic! Very great date place.

    Side of sausage - good flavor!
    Katie K.

    Overall cute place for brunch with the girls! Our larger party was seated quickly in a great sunny spot inside. The champignon toast was my absolute favorite - savory and delicious on crispy bread. The duck confit was also good, but the bread was not as crispy in some areas. The duck hash had sweet potatoes & poached egg that were a little more cooked than I would prefer but still tasty.

    Sandra N.

    I'll say the Dutch baby was quite highly reviewed but wasn't anything special. maybe my fault for reading reviews that overhyped it (ppl said it rendered pancakes obsolete) lol but it was pretty mediocre and normal. suggest getting anything else. also the water glasses are frustratingly tiny, you'll have to refill it constantly and they basically didn't give any service on that front. my bf got the steak and eggs w potato, he enjoyed that but the skin on potato was so tough you can't even bite through some of them.

    The flat white with oat milk was really good!
    Samantha D.

    I've seen this restaurant so many times when we drive by it or go to Bear Coast (the coffee shop across the street). I can't believe this was my first time here- it was amazing! Came for a girl's lunch and it was perfect for that. Eating brunch here is like a beautiful adult tea party with delicious food. The ambiance is so sweet and charming- from the French-style decor to the beautiful dishes with intricate designs on them. The servers are quick and friendly. I got the ricotta toast- it had ricotta with blueberry and honey, and it was so yummy and filling. I also had a flat white with oat milk that was really good too. Love it here!

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    Ask the Community - Maison Cafe & Market

    What are the prices on your menu?

    Look at a picture of the menu.

    Anyone know the corkage?

    $15 per bottle

    Do they have mimosas?

    Yes. The flavors offered are Bellini (peach), Hibiscus, and Fresh squeeze OJ

    What are some of the best breakfasts entrees?

    I love their specialty toasts like the one with Wild mushrooms. Also known for their Dutch Baby, so yummy.

    Yeah yeah yeah do they have gluten-free pancakes or gluten-free French toast? OK? Can you get the Dutch baby gluten-free?

    No. There are a variety of naturally gluten free or gluten friendly items. GF pancakes, French toast and Dutch babies are not available.

    Does this place have salads to go?

    Yes

    Do you serve sourdough toast?

    When I was last there - a few weeks back - they did. They have fantastic bread. I always get the toast and the side of potato. We used to buy bread from them - not sure if they still sell it by the loaf

    Is it dog friendly?

    Yes

    Are there gluten free toast options?

    Unfortunately no

    Do you take reservations?

    Yes, I was able to call and they were able to reserve for my family of 9.

    Is there outdoor seating that is pet friendly?

    Yes 😄

    What are the vegan options?

    Too many to list!

    Hello, I noticed that the plates look flowery and possibly vintage. It's my understanding most vintage table wear is high in toxic lead. Wondering if you've tested if it's…

    Hi Grace, Thank you for your question and concern. As with everything we do at Maison a ton of… 

    Are you open for Easter?

    Hi Sandra, We will be closed Easter Sunday so our Maison family can enjoy the day with their… 

    What time do they stop serving breakfast on saturday?

    Hi Lucy... do you ever have those days where you want to eat eggs at 4pm? We do too. That's why we server our breakfast and lunch menu straight until dinner begins at 5pm. Thank you.

    Hi do you have your dinner menu on here?

    New location is open for dinner!

    Do you serve wine in the evening?

    Hi Valerie... why save wine for the evening? We have a full beer and wine list available all day and night. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

    Do they have WiFi?

    We do have a guest wifi available. Thank you for asking.

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