Love this little cafe at the harbor. Their pastries are pretty good - I had the pistachio croissant…read moreand my son had the raspberry one. Both delicious, great texture. They don't have anything to warm up pastries, it'd be a better experience if they were able to have a toaster. My iced chai was pretty good, too! Highly recommend if you're in the area. It's a bit of a walk from baby beach, where i'd taken my son to play safely in the water, but is a great stroller walk if you're looking to get in steps and figure out a way to get your kid to nap!

Coco Bloom is a beautiful little coffee shop right by the water in Dana Point. The interior is…read moredecorated nicely and has a cutesy, aesthetic vibe. It is on the smaller side with no indoor seating, but there are tables available outside which is nice if you're enjoying the weather. They had a selection of pastries that looked delicious, including pistachio croissants, danishes, and other pastries, although we didn't end up trying any of them. The drinks menu had a lot of unique options that all sounded great, which made it difficult to choose. Unfortunately, the service took away from the experience. We were the only customers ordering at the time, and since there were five of us trying to decide on our drinks, it naturally took a few minutes. The employee taking our order repeatedly asked if we were ready and seemed very rushed, which made us feel pressured to hurry up instead of enjoying the ordering process. I've worked in fast food and restaurants before, so I understand that customer service can be challenging, but being welcoming and patient goes a long way. A little more friendliness would have made a big difference. As for the drinks, they were good overall. I ordered the honey latte and really enjoyed the flavor. My only note is that I got it with whole milk, and the milk had a slightly funky, almost cheesy aftertaste that I wasn't expecting. I'm not sure what caused it, but it was noticeable. Overall, Coco Bloom has a great location, cute drinks, and pastries that look promising. I would gladly return, but I do think the customer service could use some improvement. With a more welcoming experience, this easily could have been a 5-star visit.

This man drove all the way to Duarte to the City of Hope campus for the weekly farmers market. My…read moremom and I tried five delightful pieces, every one was excellent. The man helping had his hands full with customers but was so helpful and a joy to talk to. This bakery does not miss, highly recommend.

This is my 2nd time for lunch here. The 1st time I had French Onion Soup which was OK…read more When I went today I asked the server "which do you recommend - the asparagus/mushroom quiche or the onion soup?"...without hesitation he said: "the quiche." So I ordered the quiche. It had a strange texture, was completely flavorless and with only micro specs of asparagus. I requested to return the quiche and get a cup of soup instead. I was told "that is not possible". No place on their menu is the word 'organic' which makes me suspect their sourcing for eggs, cheese, etc...the most important foods to source carefully. Overall I think the place has strange energy and I will not go back.

I told my tall sentient boulder date that I'd meet him after working a bit... little did he know I…read morewould be 12 min away, studying and checking the time to be *fashionably* late. It's ok i can be embarrassing. He wont read this lol Okay but this is what I mean when I say "local coffee shop energy." J.C. Beans is adorable. Not in a corporate "we ordered our personality from a catalog" way. In a real, slightly chaotic, neighbor-knows-your-name way. Small parking lot? Yes. But that just means you've found something worth gatekeeping. Also there are outdoor seating by the street AND the parking lot, in case you want to hide yourself from the rest of the world. (I'm team parking lot, hiding.) The staff? So nice. So friendly. Like genuinely warm humans. They even offered my dog treats without me awkwardly hovering and hinting. Immediate loyalty secured. And the WiFi? Slapped. Hord. Like, I could actually open PDFs, upload things, and pretend I was writing something groundbreaking instead of rearranging paragraphs for 40 minutes. Patio productivity with dog present = elite setup. Coffee was solid, vibes were solid, humans were solid. This is the kind of place you accidentally turn into your personality. Would return. With dog. With laptop.

JC Beans Coffee House is a solid neighborhood coffee spot…read more The latte is really good, and there's a good amount of seating, which makes it an easy place to settle in. It's a comfortable, low-key spot if you're looking to get some work done without feeling rushed.

I'm absolutely thrilled with the new location--it's wonderful! I love it…read more A big congratulations to Jim Miller--well done, sir! I'm so glad Coffee Importers is still in the harbor. Their California bagels are delicious. This spot offers a fantastic atmosphere and great ambiance, with an extensive menu packed with tons of excellent choices. The staff is friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better. I'll definitely be back and will be happy to spread the word!

Editing my review based on the owner saying that they made the guy leave. I hope that's true and…read morethat this kind of behavior is not tolerated in the future. I'll be back to Coffee Importers soon--it's a great place in DP for a morning coffee and pastry and hopefully the "regulars" don't ruin it for everyone else. Original review: I want to love this place and it bums me out to have to write this, but this is one of the least welcoming places in DP. Not because the staff is rude. But because they allow this clique of regulars to take over the outside patio and harass people who aren't in their group. I've watched it happen a few times now, but today was the worst. A woman with a little kid sat down at an unoccupied table and started having their food. A couple of minutes later an older gentleman walked up and began verbally accosting her, getting in her space and demanding that she leave because he's been coming here for 35 years and this is his table. He kept accosting her until she was crying and took her child and moved tables. A few people tried to comfort this poor woman and her little kid. This guy was 1000% in the wrong. But staff didn't do anything. Instead, they walked up to the guy, said hi to him (of course, in a first name basis) and were friendly as anything. But not a word to the woman crying and trying to distract her toddler. Gross. It's not just this one guy either. There are at least a dozen of these "regulars" and Coffee Importers doesn't appear to do anything to stop them from harassing people, and actually seems to be fostering this environment.

Stopped by to meet a friend for coffee while I was down in so cal. The coffee here was great, the…read morebrand was solid, and the vibes were there. Would recommend to anyone in the area. Also the shop and the staff are pretty dog friendly always a plus for good service

Very clean store! It's got an adorable aesthetic, I love it!! Got a mocha. It's strong and…read moredelicious!! The people there are very nice! The bathrooms are outside and need a key. They kindly put a map by them!

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

Really cute cafe in Dana Point. We picked up chocolate croissants for our little visit here in Dana…read morePoint. The croissant was fine. Nothing special, but the cafe is very cute.

This place is kinda hidden...and it is a house. There's a small dining room inside and the two…read moreyoung women working were busy. I ordered an iced latte and an iced pistachio latte. If there's a coffee special, get it! The pistachio latte was really good! I also got a chocolate chip cookie which was very good! Can't have coffee without a cookie! There's a really large yard with tables and chairs. The trees offered some really good shade. There's also a nice porch/veranda that we sat at. The breeze that wrapped around the house made it a perfect afternoon for coffee and conversation. Cako sure loved it too! She laid down which she only does at places she loves! Cako Approves!

I'm not really sure what all the hype is about when it comes to this coffee shop because I did not…read morelove it at all. First of all the line is out the door and it takes about 30 minutes to order your coffee. There aren't any menus throughout along the way and it's really hard to determine what is actually on their menu until you get inside of the coffee shop because most of their drinks on Yelp and Instagram are seasonal. When I was finally able to order, I ordered two different coffees because I wasn't sure what I was going to like given the coffee shop states all of their syrups are made in house. I think that's why the coffee didn't have any flavor and I didn't like it. The staff was nice enough to remake my drink, but even the second drink tasted like it didn't have any syrup in it and tasted like a regular latte. There is very limited seating inside of the coffee shop, merch is $30+ and you should be prepared for long waits.

The staff here are extremely friendly ! The drinks are…read moresuper yummy (: they have little claw machines, games and a bunch of merch that are very inexpensive and it's super cute! I definitely recommend this place :)

The Crème Brûlée Coffee is one of our absolute favorites! I highly recommend stopping by if you're…read morein the area. The drinks are reasonably priced, consistently delicious, and made with care. A special thank you to Delaney for always providing such great service and attention to detail. Everyone here is friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, which makes every visit enjoyable. The atmosphere is another reason we keep coming back. The interior is really cool, with plenty of board games to enjoy and unique items available for purchase. It's a great place to hang out, relax, and spend some time with friends or family while enjoying an amazing drink. We'll definitely be back!