Stopped by today for a coffee and was pretty happy with it all…read more Bear Coast is located in the corner of the plaza loop, and has a really cool, minimal vibe inside. The staff were really nice too, and prepared everything quickly. I got the Orange Cardamom Latte w/ oat milk, and a Cold Brew w/ Vanilla Foam. The OCL was great, I would totally get that again. The Cold Brew was too acidic unfortunately, and just tasted more like an iced coffee. I'd skip that in the future. I also tried the ham and cheese croissant and the spinach and ham croissant. Both were pretty good, but a little on the oily side. Overall I'd say this was a 3.5/5 experience, but rounding up because service was nice and the OCL was great. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth a visit!

A very interesting coffee shop with a unique vibe and plenty of character. The décor, atmosphere,…read moreand little details make it stand out from the typical café experience. You can tell the staff put a lot of personality into the place. The coffee was also surprisingly good--well-balanced, smooth, and made with care. It's the kind of spot where you can enjoy both the experience and the drink. Definitely worth stopping by if you're looking for something a little different from the usual coffee chain.

Young Beach Shack is our favorite place to go for breakfast lunch or dinner! They have delicious…read morebreakfast burritos, French toast and good coffee. They also have delicious ceviche and fish tacos, and the best burger you're gonna get anywhere in Orange County! But most importantly, they are kind and welcoming to animals. We ordered a side of bacon for our dog's birthday and we were delighted to see that they wrote a special little note inside the box just for her!

Good spot with beautiful ocean views, located below Ritz Carlton and slightly above the beach…read more My wife and I went with a tuna poke bowl each and we ordered chicken tenders with fries for our kids. The poke bowl tasted great, served on the bed of steamed rice and some greens, topped with chunks of fresh tuna, fresh slices of very ripe avocado and all of it topped with tangy, savory sauce resembling a light spicy mayo. Very yummy! My kids' chicken tenders and fries were solid as well. The tenders were crispy on the outside and incredibly tender and juicy on the inside. The fries were golden brown, crispy and tasted just right. The spot is outside seating only and pretty much all tables are ocean-view. The customer service was very friendly and efficient. Will definitely come back to this place again to try some other items.

Excellent new French café…read more Food, service, and atmosphere all outstanding. Just recently opened with more to come. Staff very informative and courteous.

This place has the ambience of a little French restaurant like in France. My sister, Agnes and I…read morewent there for lunch. The food was good. I love the way they serve their tea using the cute little elaborate French style tea cup and cute little teaspoon. The service was great. I will definitely come back more often. I'm glad that it's very close to my home.

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.

Parking 5/5 -plenty of spots available in harbor parking lot…read more Service 5/5 -staff was friendly and quick service Food 5/5 -I got an almond croissant and a Nutella croissant, both are big and flaky with rich fillings, no notes Ambiance 5/5 -small simple pleasant interior space designed for ordering and picking up, 4 seats available outside

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.

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 was really craving some affordable health foods today, and I must say the Organic Tree Juice Bar…read morein Dana Point delivered to my needs! While I haven't tried any of the drinks yet, which seem pretty healthy too, I did get to enjoy their Classic Toast - which is basically avocados, microgreens, crushed black pepper, and a balsamic reduction on a slice of long-fermented sourdough bread, for $11.50 - outside at one of the tables nearby, and it was a great experience for my physical and, by extension, mental health, due to the former directly affecting the latter. The staff were very attentive, courteous, professional, and inviting, which I appreciated since good food tastes better when it's presented by nice people. The vibe was almost cult-like in the sense that there were a lot of people there that seemed like they're always there and the establishment is a big part of their daily lives. They also had a nicely curated selection of foods like chocolate bars, dried mangoes, olive oil, etc., for people to purchase for their households, which was pretty neat. Overall, a nice spot in Dana Point for a dose of healthy goodness!

Stopped by this spot a couple weekends ago after walking the Dana Headlands Trail. I tried their…read moregolden milk latte with their in house oat milk which was creamy and warm. I want to come back and try their avocado toast as it looked yummy on other customers plate!

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.