Le Croque Monsieur with side of fruit. Transported me back to Paris.This grilled ham and cheese sandwich was quite lovely. Perfect texture and crunch with a warm buttery nutty cheesy goodness. I loved it. read more

Moulin - Le Croque Monsieur with side of fruit. Transport me back to Paris - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

I don't want to admit how much money I spent at Moulin during the two months I lived nearby, but I have no regrets. My go-to orders here were a cappuccino and either a slice of quiche or an almond croissant (sometimes both). The quiche was consistently good and had a perfect texture. Loved that it came with a little side salad so I could pretend like I was being healthy. The almond croissants always had the perfect almond taste. You can tell they use quality almond paste and not just almond flavoring. The amount of almond paste did make the croissant a bit cakey in the middle, but I liked it. If you're not a fan of quiche or croissants, my husband's go-to items were the chocolate eclair and pork friand. Sabine was generally behind the register, and even when the lines were long, she kept things moving quickly. read more

I've been to this restaurant three or four times now and the bake goods are superb. The non-bakery items are OK, nothing special, but going there for the bakery itself is well worth the trip. I the staff is very friendly but not overly professional. I suppose it's better to have friendly people waiting on you then people who are technically competent but have no personalities. So in that respect the service is very good. The only flaw I found was that they run out of popular items like their chocolate croissants to early. If you're running out of those popular items early in the morning just make more. You're not going to lose money on the baked goods because eventually people are going to buy them since the restaurant is only open till 3 o'clock anyway. So why run out of anything that's popular. All in all this is a good place and you can even bring your pets if you sit outside. read more

The food and pastries are all yummy but I really keep coming back because it's one of the very few places where I can get caneles.

Love to see that Moulin has been opening up more locations, I always used to go to the one off of Bristol. I love the whole concept of the restaurant, the pastries, drinks, and food are all so delicious. The ambiance really gives you the feel of a European cafe. read more

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Food continues to be the closest to French bistro style in Orange County. Service is very nice. The buzz is excellent. However the prices have been hiking up and this is where I start having issues in terms of value for money. They are not that far off but a 20% reduction in cost will DOUBLE their customers. read more

We drove out to the San Clemente location for lunch and everything was really good. They offer outdoor seating and is across the street from the beach. After lunch we took a very short walk to the beach. The staff was very friendly and I would recommend this place if you are in the area. I had the chicken and roasted potatoes and took home a few sweet treats. Everything was worth the drive. read more

Moulin - Chicken with roasted potatoes and salad. - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

Finally made it down and enjoyed breakfast. I love the large coffee cups and their patio seating with the trees for natural shade and the manicured bushes for privacy. Outdoors is pup friendly and our pointer enjoyed the chatty little birds. They also have a doggie water bowl and the staff even offer to bring it up to your pup. My husband and I had the omelettes with fresh fruit. It was absolutely excellent!!! Omelettes were fluffy and scrumptious and the fruit was very fresh. Price was quite reasonable and portion sizes were ample. Staff were very polite, quick to service and attentive. We really enjoyed and will most definitely be back. My husband saw all the offerings inside as well and is excited to try more! read more

Moulin - Herb omelette. Super yummy!!! - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

Way over rated. It is Parisian in the sense that they are as inflexible and not customer service oriented. Food or coffee not so much . Just go to your local grocery store for better sandwiches Disappointing . read more

I love Moulin pastries and sandwiches. Used to be Ellie's cafe... I'm so thrilled to find a new fantastic French pastry shop.

All the bread was very fresh and friendly staff. The food was absolutely delicious and reminded me of when I visited France. read more

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Food is amazing. Although the young man at the counter did not here the second entree he recovered the situation and apologized. My mom who is 80 and has eaten a few omelettes in her time said the veggie omelette was the best she has had in a very long time. read more

Great food! Great location. Nice people and good service. Wish it was closer to my home but every time I travel to San Clemente I make sure I make time to stop for one of their fantastic sandwiches read more

What a cozy little spot :). My husband took me to this place for the first time a few weeks ago and I only wanted a Madeline cookie. I like to try those in different places. It was one of the best I had in a long time. Buttery and not overly sweet at all. So this time I've decided to try a few different things. It's hard to decide because they have a beautiful exposition of their "art" right when you enter (picture attached). So many different colors and flavors to choose from. I got a slice of Tropezienne and a Mont Blanc pearl. Did you know Tropezienne was actually invented by Polish confectioner Alexandre Micka? :) It was DELICIOUS! Slice looks huge but it's not your typical cake. Cream was fluffy, orangey and very light. Not really sweet. And cake at the top and bottom was delicate as a feather. Super yummy creation and easy to eat whole piece. I wonder how many calories hides there :p. I didn't enjoy the Month Blanc as much as I did T because it had no meringue in it and that type of desert should have it hm. Also it tasted a little bland. Anyway, they also have delicious coffee and regular food, plenty on the menu. Some unique juices like nectarine, apricot and more. I should have taken more pictures :). I will try to add some next time when visiting them. Can't wait! read more

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My husband is Moulin's rep from Chef's Warehouse in Newport location, and has talked this place up since he started handling the account. I was so excited to have this place come to my home town. This place is so damn cute! All the workers are so lovely. And the food was amazing. The presentation of the displays were impeccable! What makes the owner cooler than all others, is that he wanted to have a spot in San Clemente because he loves surfing! Why wouldn't you support this guy! He supports all the amazing surfers that have came out of our little town! Super stoked on this place! And my son and I will absolutely be back! read more

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Finally made it here. I'm a huge fan of the original Moulin in Newport Beach, and this San Clemente location is really cute. There's both inside and outside seating, but the best part is it is a few steps away from the beach, so you can pick up food and then enjoy it by the water. The offerings are of course not as extensive as Newport Beach but all the favorite pastries are there, and also, the croques madame and monsieur. There are also the beautiful crepes here. This is an excellent spot for those in south county not wanting to drive to Newport or Laguna. read more

Worst costumer service. Saturday morning at 9:00 AM. They were already out of chocolate croissant and some other items. I asked the manager if they will be baking more if o wait. She said no all sold out on for the day. And after few hours later. I got a respond from the manager or business owner. . Making fun of misspelled me because I misspelled(customer service) Wow wow wow read more

Moulin - Making fun of misspelled words by the business owner on there response to customer review on Yelp - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

This is the second time I visited Moulin. First time I concluded that this is subpar place. But I figured I'll give it another try in case I had a bad day. Today, I ordered a ham and cheese panini. Result: an OVERPRICED and BAD sandwich. Hardly any ham and cheese. The sandwich was very thin. There was no butter or anything else which resulted in DRY sandwich with no flavor. At $9.00 you be the judge - see photos. I guess this was my last time at this joint. Two strikes and you're out! We miss you Ellie's Table in San cleme read more

Moulin - Moulin thin panini - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

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It's my new favorite spot in San Clemente for breakfast. I might be a bit biased in my review since the owners are from Alsace, where I grew up but the food is really good. Prices are little steep given the location which you can't beat. Croissants are nice and crusty on the outside, Croque Madame is to die for. Little tip: you can buy a small bottle of Cremant d'Alsace and a bottle of fruit syrup from their epicerie section and you can make your own Kir Royale, Alsace style, to share. You get about 4 glasses out of it. Works for brunch. Wifi is good too if you want some "work from home" done hehe e Güeter! read more

Came here to get breakfast at around 10am on a Saturday. The place was filled up with customers already, we found a table by the window where we could see the ocean from. The interior decoration is fresh and cozy - with a lot of French elements. We ordered a orange cheese French toast, a chicken pesto omelette, a lemon tart, a latte and a piece of cake. Food was served quickly, and we were very satisfied with the food quality. - salad is so fresh that you can feel the crisp from the vegetables - French toast served in an iron pan enriched the texture of the French toast, unlike other places, the butter has citrus flavor which optimally balance off the greasiness from the butter - latte is served and finished with a piece of dark chocolate There's also other merchandises that are from French colonies, so if you ever miss home or miss having a good cafe near by the beach, this is where you should go. read more

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Friend gifted us a few chocolate croissants with some bougie this morning. All I can say is..."wow", the croissants are like 10 out of 5, just insanely good! The best croissants I've had since Paris. Can't wait to come here for a meal. read more

Always looking for a spot to eat on the way back to San Diego. This great little French restaurant and cafe is right off the freeway in San Clemente. They have large selection selection of handmade pastries, sandwiches, coffees, and prepared dishes (like croque monsieur & madame, omelets, etc.). Our favorite is the Onion Soup and Jambon beurre is, quite simply, a ham and butter sandwich in a baguette. We bought an extra baguette to take home! read more

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Overpriced, the owner is extremely rude and unwelcoming. Great location and cute just unfriendly

Cute place right by the beach! My eyes sparkled with joy while looking at all the delicious treats. We came here after a hike and got omelets. The omelets were good but I feel that you can get a good omelet just about anywhere these days. As for the pastries and desserts. Wow! The custard is so soft it's like biting into a cloud. The level of sweetness was not overbearing like you would find in many American desserts. I had no problem finishing off my dessert on my own and the same can be said about my friend. He ordered a mango and coconut pudding and that was pretty good too. If you're in the area I would recommend stopping by this adorable location. There was an outdoor seating area and it was a perfect arrangement to enjoy dessert and coffee with a nice ocean breeze. read more

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the ambiance was lovely and the food as well as coffee was delish! we got a loaf of fresh bread to go

A refreshing spot with inside and outdoor sitting overlooking parts of the ocean. The food was fresh, pastries were; well you can look at those mouthwatering pictures and the service was 5 It is an order first and sit down restaurant where your delicious food is brought to you using a number. If you are looking for a relaxing morning afternoon or evening informal French spot to go to, here is your opportunity! Wheelchair accessible - The entire business is wheelchair accessible Parking - There's very limited parking assigned to the business, but plenty of street paid parking. Kid Friendliness - There's inside outside seating with pet and pet friendly areas. read more

The staff was nice . The food lacked flavor in my opinion. Didn't take pictures of the almond croissant, veggie quiche or veggie omelette. The location of the cafe is great and parking is minimal in the side lot (1hr free) but there are plenty of coin only meters , however there is a modern pay station across the way also. Wouldn't come back to this location or any other of their locations. read more

I enjoyed my experience to the full extent. Truly a France experience. I had the greatest experience with Aria she is such a great and upbeat person! Definitely recommend. read more

I already love this restaurant, how could it get any better??? Add in an ocean view. I enjoyed a nice breakfast just a few yards from the ocean. If you're looking for a great breakfast place... look no further. read more

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This is one of our go to cafe's...the French vibe is real and you can taste it in the quality ingredients in the patisseries. read more

Moulin - Happiest birthdays to the love of my life for the last 30+years! - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Wonderful little place with great food and drinks. Super fresh food and amazing taste. Staff is friendly. Easy stop and sip some coffee too. read more

I really like their crepes but today was the second time I stood in line for 20 minutes just to get to the cashier and be told they don't have crepe batter. The first time they did this I asked if they could put a sign at the beginning of the line stating they are not currently serving crepes as to not waste the time of their patrons. Obviously that suggestion wasn't taken. Seems akin to a pizza parlor running out of pepperoni. 12/11 in again today and same problem. They were making crepes when I got into line but by the time I got to the front of the line, they say they are out of crepe batter. Sounds like a management problem and another waste of 20 minutes of customers standing in line. About to give up on this place. read more

Incredible. Every time. The food. The desserts. The authentic beverage selection. We have ordered nearly every item on the menu and everytime there is an eye closing moment of sheer bliss with every bite. This place makes me wish I was French. Do not miss out on this San Clemente Gem!!! read more

No. This is not 4*'s; owner pays Yelp. Its a fact, this place is simply overpriced, chain like & flat out...not...that...good! read more

Moulin - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

To begin with the ambience really feels like a French café. The pastries are divine. They use really beautiful cream inside of there at every eclaires and all the other cream filled. Quiches are divine! The coffee is delicious and even though it's crowded, the waiters and waitresses seem to be able to take care of everybody. It's a place to just chill. You're so close to the ocean. Life is good when I am here. read more

I was looking for a place to have brunch with 6 friends. I'm coming up from San Diego and I'm for sure coming here because of what I saw on your Yelp: 6/14/2020Mademoiselle. No Mask, No French Food. My place, My rules. Bravo!!!!!!!!! read more

Tried this small Moulin recently and the food was quite good. The service was somewhat lacking however, the guy who waited on us wasn't pleasant or well trained. Unfortunately it's also quite pricey. read more

Moulin - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

I just felt obligated to leave this review... I have never I mean ever been to a place like this place in my entire life ever. The service I could speak all night about the service. Your probably thinking that I'm writing this because the service is good and you'd be right! That's because Aria stepped up to the plate at hit a home run I mean grand slam. You can look at my account and I have never left a review I have been to countless restaurants with the amount of stars equalling 5 and this deserves a 5.7 the highest rating I have ever given was a 4.6 this tops that but a entire point point 7 to be honest with you I would have given this place a 4 but arias service was the best I have ever seen out of anything I have ever seen which is why I am sitting here writing this review. I would recommend coming here And asking for aria and you will have the best experience you could possibly think. Could write more about this place and I could but I won't because read more

Here I found the best pan perdu from all OC ! Bread look delicious too, also it's very close from the beach . read more

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One of the best things to happen to the OC Southern Coast. Authentic French inspired food, ambiance and its 100% accurate. France is a beautiful place and it's aura can be seen at Moulin and it's multiple locations. The pastries are insane. The food is awesome. Great coffee too. Check it out! read more