Rye Goods

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Laguna Beach, Ca. I'm glad that this place is open for business again. There was quite a long line but they have it pretty well figured out how to get things to roll smoothly so we didn't wait too lon g. We were lucky to grab a just vacated outside table. There is not a lot of them. My latte was very good, but not perfect, just a tad too milky. My seasonal sandwich was pretty much a French roll with a tiny bit of lettuce and a hunk of cheese inside. Definitely not worth $14 for basically a couple pieces of bread. It's not really a sandwich, more of a bread tasting with small embellishments. The taste was pretty much what I expected: Bread. If you want a real sandwich full of real ingredients that match or exceed the bread quantity, you will need to go elsewhere. This is not a serving for the hungry. The avocado toast by contrast was excellent, a generous amount of sliced avocado with innovative seasoning on a nicely toasted slice. read more

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Tiffany C.

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3 years ago

Excellent and friendly service, perfect little cortado with oat milk, quite lemony lemon almond poppy loaf so therefore it was delicious (biased because that's one of my favorite pastries). I wanted to like the Dijon twist more than I did, but great little cozy indoor space with seating and they have keys to the nearby restrooms along with outdoor seating. I should have left with some bread! read more

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Suzan W.

8 months ago

Wonderful, kind and friendly service. Fresh baked goods. Family and friends enjoyed the food.

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Diya S.

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2 years ago

Coffee pictured was not from Rye, but the pastry case and biscuit were. Fantastic biscuit with a bit of course sugar on the outside, filled with a cultured butter and blackberry thyme jam? Not certain, but regardless, it was AMAZING. The girl checking everyone out was great as well, super helpful! read more

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Mike B.

8 months ago

cozy coffee shop with great food and friendly staff with additional outdoor seating in lovely patio area read more

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Sara A.

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3 years ago

Such a cute, cozy spot with friendly staff. As a long time sourdough bread shopper of their Lido location, I was so excited to try their other menu offerings. I ordered 3 different dishes from their breakfast & lunch menu, as well as 3 different pastries. As much as I wanted to love everything, I was absolutely shocked by how dry every single pastry item was. :-( I could barely finish the apple cider donut and two varieties of croissants because of how dry and stale they were. I'm talking rock hard. Was so confused! On the positive side, the butternut squash soup, grilled cheese and breakfast egg dishes were delicious and great for Fall, but as a bakery, I could not get over how poorly the baked goods tasted. I'll still stick to continuing to purchase the sourdough because it is amazing, but in all honesty am not eager to return for much else. read more

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Zee J.

1 year ago

Unfortunately, the last few visits have been not a very nice experience. I always get something I did not order, bagel sandwich thrown in the bag not cut, cheese spilling all over the bag, coffee is cold with the coffee spilling out of the mug, etc. staff is working hard so I just don't go back and try to fix my order, because I can see how busy they are. I tried the Costa Mesa location since it's new, still received the wrong order haha. read more

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Paul H.

1 year ago

Sorry, but I find it outrageous that Rye Goods charges US$8 for a sourdough baguette. I live in Hong Kong and can buy the same in an artisan bakery for HK$25 or just US$3.25. A good cup of freshly brewed coffee on the other hand is the same price as in Hong Kong. How can you justify charging such high prices for bread? How can the price of flour be so high? I definitely will not be back nor would I recommend Rye Goods to anyone. read more

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John B.

8 months ago

Service was fine and they were busy. The real complaint was the Gooey Crumb Apple Pie. For $50 that was an overpriced, disappointing and poor tasting pie that was for our Christmas Eve dinner, that we unfortunately threw half of it away. Not worth it! Most of what we have had there the few times we have gone has been good including our favorite apple cider donuts. read more

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Blake helped me decide on some of their new iced drinks, and I chose the hibiscus tea (so refreshing!) They have a interesting assortment on natural wine, including orange wine! Gluten free bread on the weekends! Also they have Challah, which is delicious, I highly recommend stopping in for hangout. They have WiFi and it's a lovely place to work! read more

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Jonathan H.

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My mother and I had a very simple and great lunch here. We both ordered the grilled cheese sandwich, which is white cheddar cheese, pesto and squash on a brioche. It's a very indulgent, delicious sandwich and it was plenty of food. All the ingredients meshed perfectly and in a unique way. It's the first time I've had grilled cheese, squash and pesto together and surprisingly it really works. We also had their coffee, which was also very good. We sat outside in the courtyard which had a very pleasant and chilled vibe. The staff are super friendly and help create a relaxing mood. I looked at dishes some other diners were eating and they all looked tasty. I'll certainly be back to try some more. read more

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Lauren H.

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1 year ago

Heavenly. If I still lived in California I would be here every single week. It's one of the most thoughtful menus with beautifully sourced ingredients. Perfect mix of sweet and savory food. I got the hot morning sugar latte with oat milk, an apricot pop tart, and this cookie with pistachios, chocolate, and sea salt. I adored every sip and bite!! Also the staff was really lovely which is always a huge plus. Cannot wait to go back! read more

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Jason Y.

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3 years ago

I'm shocked that I hadn't really have to review for Rye Goods yet! Rye Goods is my favorite bakery spot. We found ourselves there every weekend driving ourselves a cucumber sandwich and a couple of pastries. All of their food is organic local and homemade and the store bakery. One of my favorite things about them is that they are seasonal and they add new seasonal items to the menu often. And it makes it a fun surprise every time you go in! read more

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C M.

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10 months ago

Love this place and their whole grain organic baking! I just wish the offered some higher protein options for meals.

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Stephanie F.

3 years ago

Went here on a Sunday morning during our weekend trip to Laguna Beach. Easily found hourly metered parking and there was a lot of indoor and outdoor seating to choose from. The workers were really sweet and the interior is super warm and minimalistic. There were people studying/working and also catching up w friends. Between the three of us we tried the Morning Bun, Coffee Cake, and Coffee Chocolate Croissant. For drinks we got the Iced Oolong Chai, Cortado, and Morning Sugar Latte. Coffee Cake -- 7.5/10: frosting was a bit sweet Chai -- 9/10: good combination of both flavors Chocolate Coffee Croissant -- 7/10 Cortado 9/10 -- they made it decaf for my friend! Morning Sugar Latte -- 7/10: couldn't really taste the sugar but the latte itself was good Morning Bun -- 8.5/10: has hints of orange in the sugar which is so good read more

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Olga B.

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3 years ago

Abundance of green in the plates made our summer brunch bright and delicious. Crunchy Gem Salad with a side of egg, fluffiest Rye Scramble on a crispy baguette, and a state of the contemporary art Avocado Toast. Oh my! That was soo good, flavourful and nutritious. We loved how creative the Rye team is in combining flavours and textures: thumbs up for ricotta in the scramble, Dukkah and different local cheeses combined with the freshest young lettuces. The outdoor seating near the flower stand is lovely. Our server Monica was very attentive and showered us with smiles and kindness. read more

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Yara F.

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Lots of delicious pastries and treats and a delicious looking menu for breakfast/lunch that I'd love to try next time I come. I got a specialty coffee which was just very strong in flavoring which was probably my own fault - def recommend asking about the tastes when you come here! lots of seating with space outdoors as well. Line moves relatively quickly but if it's long/around a busy meal time be prepared to wait a moment. read more

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Angelina Z.

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The interior was cute and nice to do work in but the iced latte was not it. It tasted watery and sour (like the milk had gone bad).not sure if what I had was an anomaly, but I would not recommend the coffee :( read more

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R M.

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9 months ago

Good coffee. We ordered two breakfast burritos and the shells were quite literally raw. Probably the worst breakfast burrito I've ever had and I've had a lot of breakfast burritos. If your plan for the day is to spend $50 on a breakfast burrito that would be worse than a microwave of gas station breakfast burrito then go to rye goods. read more

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Tasha H.

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9 months ago

Always thankful for all organic options! Service was friendly & good, will go back, really enjoyed the bagel & egg, had the pop-tart too, what a treat! read more

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Kalyn C.

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Their pastries all looked incredible. Cute small little spot. We got their cinnamon bun and it was delicious. Only downside was no gf pastries the day we came. They have a good food menu as well that I'd like to try next! read more

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Spencer F.

2 years ago

The food here is really good. The ingredients taste fresh and the food tastes almost homemade in the best way. I feel good after I eat here, fresh clean ingredients make for fresh and clean energy. The service is good, no complaints there. The only thing keeping me from giving this place 5/5 is the pricing. Both times I've come here it's been 20$+ for one item including tip. I understand it's Laguna, and healthier spots tend to be more expensive, but I can't justify 20$ for an average sized breakfast burrito. I will most likely come back just because the food tastes and makes me feel good, but I can't be a regular. And I can't recommend it to family or friends because it's inaccessible. In short; amazing food, very high price, worth it if you have the money to spare. read more

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Annamae G.

11 months ago

Cute space. The pastry I ordered was extremely hard and dry. I only managed two bites before tossing it. The coffee was decent and the baristas didn't seem to know how to make an iced cortado. Overall I was not that impressed. read more

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Niko P.

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3 years ago

I've become obsessed with their morning latte and have to stop by once a week to satisfy my craving. Every baked good I try here is amazing. There's always something new to try as well.0 All the employees are friendly and helpful. They made me feel like a regular the first time I walked in. read more

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Emily S.

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2 years ago

Wonderful spot with delicious pastries and coffee. The service was friendly and helpful answering all our questions about their selection. The decor is bright and airy and quite charming! read more

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Sandy O.

2 years ago

We tried the Saffron Latte today, and loved it! There's no espresso in this drink, and the saffron flavor was super authentic. The coconut sugar added a touch of sweetness, and it was perfect steamed with oat milk. Looking forward to trying different drinks next time! read more

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Cameron G.

2 years ago

I really do like rye goods. But the last 2 times I have been there, I have seen flies on the pastries on display, which really is unsanitary. I have decided I don't think I can return because who knows what their kitchen looks like! I'll attach a photo of cookies they had and there was a couple flies on them. read more

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Zelaikha A.

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2 years ago

I wish I had read the reviews on the almond croissant before coming. It is not a typical almond croissant, it's very hard on the outside but I think it has a yummy inside with crushed nuts and citrus peel that reminds me of baklava a bit. It grew on me, but my other half didn't like it at all. I wish it were less dry, more buttery. The barista recommended the morning bun as the most popular item and it was ok, but not epic by any means. Coffee was pretty good. I loved the atmosphere and the location. Maybe it was an off day for them or us. I hope this business succeeds and I'm sure they have other things that are wonderful. read more

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Rw L.

1 year ago

Just stood in line for 25 minutes for a matcha. Being busy is understandable however, the workers did not provide the level of service they should have given how packed it was. They were mixing up orders and people were waiting forever to get their stuff, I overheard many customers complaining about the wait. The matcha tastes like milk and it's barely even green so I asked for an extra shot and the girl working gave me the most absurd excuse, saying that honey dilutes ceremonial grade matcha and said "there is no specific matcha flavor." Honey cannot dilute matcha and make it taste like milk. read more

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Vanessa W.

1 year ago

I always try and like it here but it's really horrible. I ordered breakfast and I waited 20+ minutes for it to come and finally asked someone and he comes back out and was like oops I never rang it in for you! YOU should have looked when you paid. He was rude to ME about it. (I believe his name was Riley) I told one of the other girls that he had forgotten it and he came back out and YELLED at me in front of my daughter and other customers. The people at the table next to us had to be like wow that was so out of line. Honestly I'm shocked. It's such a disappointment every time and the staff is just so so bad. The attitude and entitlement is incredible. read more

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S M.

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2 years ago

In two days went to Laguna and Newport. Laguna is the better spot and seating but food and drinks awesome in both. Loved kale and squash salad, vegan choc cookie, matcha, English breakfast style tea, sourdough toast w their yummy butter and the chocolate coffee croissant If I had more days I'd keep going back. Nice stafff. Laguna great for WiFi and also getting some work done. read more

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Kathryn G.

2 years ago

This place was to die for! All organic bakery with organic coffee. You can tell they use such quality ingredients. Staff were so kind & responsive. If I lived here I would come here everyday :) Please try the baked goods, phenomenal! read more

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Harry L.

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3 years ago

Laguna Beach is awesome and little gems like this shop are what adds to it's charm. I stumbled upon this place by accident and just happened to need some bread for some clam chowder I was having that night. I thought I would give this place a try - the breads on display had beautiful crusts. The person behind the cash register was super helpful and helped me decide on a loaf based on what I was looking for. I got the country loaf - something without additional ingredients and I think the most popular. The bread that night was excellent - the crust was beautiful, perfect caramelization, with a deep mahogany hue. The crunchiness was perfect. The interior crumb was also great, airy, with a delightful chew and texture. Tender and moist. And the flavor - what a great tasting bread. In any case, I really enjoyed the bread here, lightly toasted with olive oil it made a perfect pairing with my clam chowder. read more

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Yulia G.

2 years ago

The worse butternut squash soup I ever had.Rye bread is always good! I'm cooking myself squash soup so was curious to try.

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Jacci S.

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2 years ago

The place is busy , the service is great, the food is fresh but the bagels was too messy to eat. Overpowered read more

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Katie K.

2 years ago

Had an absolutely AMAZING breakfast here. My boyfriend and I shared the eggs Provence and the bagel Sammy. The eggs Provence was so well balanced, creamy, tangy, salty, sweet, spicy. Decent portion, but definitely needed one more slice of baguette to dip. The sandwich was also great, I've never had a breakfast sandwich with a "crispy smashed potato" like that. The herb cream cheese was incredible! We both got honey cinnamon cappuccinos (Straus dairy, which we appreciated). Didn't get any sweets/pastries but all of them looked incredible. Next time I will be trying the warm oatmeal! read more

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Julia F.

1 year ago

holy shit this is the best breakfast burrito i've ever had in my life. I would drive hours for the breakfast burrito. Flash brew was also fire read more

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Sue T.

1 year ago

Stopped in here Sunday for the first time. Had seen it before and was curious. Food was decent. The drinks were okay. The disturbing part was when customers brought their large dog in for a treat. The dog jumped up and put his paws on the counter where there was food. Cashier came around to feed the dog and a worker at the counter also came to pet the dog. Neither washed their hands afterwards. The worker went directly to the window to get a food delivery. Very unsanitary. read more

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Faviola L.

2 years ago

First time coming here wait was a little long but the food was good. Only problem was when the lady took our order she got it wrong asked for a vanilla latte with almond milk and she just gave me a latte with almond milk. I went back up and asked her to remake the whole drink because the shots tasted burnt and it had no vanilla! She just gave me back the same drink just added vanilla was super annoyed ! Just remake the drink. Anyways didn't bother to go up again to ask for a remake read more

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384 Forest Ave
Ste 4
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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(949) 793-7990
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https://www.ryegoods.com

Hours

What time does Rye Goods open?

Rye Goods opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Rye Goods close?

Rye Goods closes at 3:00 PM on Monday.Rye Goods closes at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon 7:00 AM - 3:00 PMTue-Sun 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Rye Goods have catering options?

Yes, Rye Goods does have catering options.

Does Rye Goods serve alcohol?

Yes, Rye Goods serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Rye Goods allow dogs?

Yes, Rye Goods allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Rye Goods have outdoor seating?

Yes, Rye Goods has outdoor seating options.

Does Rye Goods have parking?

Yes, Rye Goods has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Rye Goods wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Rye Goods is wheelchair accessible.

Does Rye Goods allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Rye Goods allows outdoor smoking.

Does Rye Goods have free WiFi?

Yes, Rye Goods has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Our team loves sourdough bread, pastry & fresh vegetarian deli meals that reflect the season we're in. That's what you'll always find on our menu!

History

Established in 2016.

From a truck to a garage to The Hood to our brick and mortar in Lido Village. Rye Goods took off as a small gang of underground bakers using their passion for sourdough to turn a garage into a bakery. Our love for fermentation grew -- as did our team & our community. Between bread, pastry & deli, our menu is crafted with the intention to feed our community well. To offer the highest quality food that was grown organically by local farmers and prepared by our team. We celebrate life by means of good food no matter the season. The proving dough and the colorful local produce grown filling our fridges, all the walks of life we get to see coming to enjoy our food, it is such a beautiful place, this world of ours.

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My husband and I had such a fun experience here! Lisa was incredibly knowledgeable about both the…read morewine and cheese but her warmth and friendliness kept us around! If you like wine and are open to trying new things - check this place out. (We didn't try the paninis they had on special but we plan on coming back!!)

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230 Forest Avenue

We ended up here on a whim after walking by and hearing someone say the food was really good, and…read moreI'm so glad we decided to give it a try. We had a group of eight on a Saturday afternoon without a reservation and only waited about 15 minutes for a table, which was a pleasant surprise. We shared the charbroiled artichoke to start, and it was absolutely amazing. I also ordered the patatas fritas and a blueberry mocktail, both of which were delicious. Everyone at the table enjoyed what they ordered, and there wasn't a single dish that disappointed. The service was friendly, the food came out quickly, and the atmosphere was lively without feeling overwhelming. I'd definitely come back the next time I'm in Laguna Beach.

We were in Laguna Beach on a beautiful Friday afternoon and wanted a quick snack, but mostly wanted…read moreto kick off happy hour. This area just across PCH has always been a convenient place to grab something, but it's even better now that they've closed off the street and turned it into a promenade of sorts. The restaurants have expanded their outdoor seating and during the summer they have live musicians playing later in the day. It felt festive and very summer-in-Laguna. This review is mostly for the vibes. Our waiter was chill and friendly, the food came out quickly and although it's priced for tourists, it was decent. The thin, crispy fries were solid. It's super dog-friendly, close to the ocean and an easy place to settle in for the afternoon. If we didn't have other plans, we would've stayed all night.

Fully stocked bar with great drink options

Sizzling shrimp, not bad but a little underseasoned

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Scallops and risotto.

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4.6

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0.1 mi

Lovely space, good wine, excellent service. We came here for a birthday party, and it was a…read moreperfect way to commence the celebrations. The interior is small so I wouldn't recommend large parties. There's also a membership program that I'd recommend, especially if you're nearby/local. I'd definitely stop by again for a glass when I'm out and about in Laguna

Always great service! Connor at the Forest Ave location is amazing and so knowledgable. The wine is…read moretasty with so many different varieties. You'll definitely have a great time at McClain regardless of which location you go to.

Wine bottles, candles, waterfall

Dream Keeper Reserve Sparkling Rose

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Black truffle & garlic popcorn

Wild Strawberry Cafe

Awesome spot cozy vibes! Great service! And the food is top notch! Outdoor seating is also nice!read more

My friends and I LOVED this cafe! We stopped by on a Friday morning around 10 or 11am. The line…read morewasn't too long, and we were able to find seating for all 5 of us. Drinks were all so good. My friends got the nutella latte and dirty chai latte, and I got the hot matcha latte. The lattes were perfectly sweet and creamy. Their matcha comes unsweetened, so you can add syrup or use sugar packets to sweeten it. Most places sell watery matcha, but this one is decently strong and very vibrant in color. Still craving that nutella latte! Savory foods were amazing. I got the half turkey sandwich, and my friends got the chorizo burrito. I'm usually bad at finishing my food, but I got through my whole plate! I don't eat pork, so I didn't try the burrito, but my friends described it as cheesy and filling. Can definitely share one burrito between two people. The sweet foods were too sweet for me. We had banana bread, matcha cookies, and matcha scones. Really want to come back soon!

Pastrami sandwich with strawberry salad

Yummy pastry case!

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Interior and exterior decor.

C'est la Vie Restaurant & Bakery

I just had the best burger of my life! (Supreme Burger). Gabriel was also the best server ever and…read morehis South American accent was charming. It was right by Laguna Beach and you could see the beautiful ocean. I got amazing pictures of both the scenery andy carrot cake dessert. Overall the best California beach experience!

Gabriel was wonderful! Service was excellent. The food, atmosphere, and view were fabulous!read more

Deck seating July 31, 2025

Interior

Eggs Florentine

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South Swell Ice Cream

4.4

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0.9 mi

What if we took a perfectly reasonable ice cream dessert and made it completely fucking…read moreirresponsible? What if doe I came for ice cream. I left questioning whether I have the self-control of a functioning adult. South Swell is the kind of place where you walk in thinking, "I'll just get a little ice cream," and five minutes later you're staring at a chocolate-covered, peanut-butter-drizzled architectural project wondering how your life got here. I ordered the chocolate ice cream bar, and my girlfriend went with vanilla soft serve, peanuts, and an Oreo cookie situation underneath it. Both were ridiculously good. Her dessert in particular looked like someone took a vanilla soft serve, dropped it into a construction zone, and then said, "Yeah. More peanuts." And the chocolate bar? Absolutely filthy in the best possible way. Chocolate, crunchy, creamy, peanut-buttery. basically every part of my brain responsible for making rational decisions just clocked out. I think I fucked up by not getting the bon fire or bomb fire. Whatever the fuck it's called. There was a pretty long line, so I'm not going to pretend we walked right in and were immediately handed dessert by the gods. We waited. But honestly? Worth it. It was worth it. Cus sometimes you have to be a worthless piece of shit waiting in a 30-40 minute line at 9 pm. For some soft serve. Because there's something about getting ice cream in Laguna Beach, walking around afterward, and realizing you just consumed enough sugar to potentially see through time that makes the whole experience work. I have diabetes now. Type 2. South Swell isn't trying to be some precious, overly sophisticated dessert destination. It's fun, indulgent, messy, nostalgic, and unapologetically excessive. Exactly what an ice cream shop should be. Would I wait in that line again? Unfortunately, yes. Maybe some day. Would I pretend I'm only getting one thing next time? Also yes. Am I fat piece of shit big back ? Yes. Yes. I am. Would that be a lie? No. I'm a big back. I'm obese. I have issues. 5/5. South Swell has my money, my dignity, and probably another 1800 calories waiting for me next weekend. God bless America. Don't go to Laguna beach though. Stay home. Stay out. I don't want to wait 45 minutes next time.

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Smores Bar and Castaway soft serve

The castaway and the bonfire

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Pink drizzle + Oreos + sprinkles + chocolate & vanilla swirl + dipped in chocolate

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Samples were available, service was fast, you can have up to 4 flavors in a cup for just $7.20!…read more Highly recommend you give the menu a look before arriving, and have what flavors you'd like to try ready beforehand, as they were busy when I went. Place is a little small, and there's no space to stay there and enjoy the gelato, so I'd recommend having another place in mind to sit and enjoy the nice gelato.

This place never disappoints! My boyfriend and I come here for their amazing Waffle Cone Gelato…read moretreat about once a month--sometimes more! I've only been here a handful of times when there was no line, and that's usually because they had just opened. Otherwise, the line is almost always wrapped around the corner onto PCH--but it is absolutely worth the wait! I'm also really impressed with the staff. They are always on it! I actually time our wait every time we come, and they are incredibly consistent and quick. Even with a long line, our wait has never exceeded 25 minutes. And then there's the smell of those freshly baked waffle cone as you approach are to die for! The portions are generous, the gelato is delicious, and everything is always on point. It's one of those treats that just hits the spot every single time. Definitely worth the wait and easily one of our favorite monthly treats!

Lovely gelato hidden in an alley

Waffle cone

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Small Gelato Cup, Spoon, and Napkin

Wigz

If you're wanting a place with good service and good people - this isn't it. You're gonna want to…read morefind a different place to overcrowd. Keeping this place small and uncrowded and a secret is best. Don't come here.

Pleasantly surprised!!…read more After moving my daughter out of the dorms we went down to Laguna and she recommended this place. I wasn't a fan of getting a sandwich but I will say IM GLAD I DID! Our sandwich was delicious! The bread is out of this world. The arugula so fresh. Clean, cute place, not far from the water, just on the main steeet. Thankfully we got parking right outside front.

Pickle Martini & Rye Not? Paper Plane Cocktail

Laguna Italian.

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Celina E.

345

3 years ago

This was the first time at a Rye Goods location. The layout was a bit odd but we were the only ones ordering at the time so it didn't bother us at all. The staff was extremely friendly and the food was extremely fresh! I love that the menu items were familiar but had such a different twist to them - not to mention absolutely delicious. We were able to snag a table in the courtyard too which was so nice! Only weird thing was that I ordered a vanilla latte and when the server brought it to me, he mentioned they were out of vanilla and apologized but then set the coffee down and left. He didn't ask if that was okay or offer something else - just left me with a drink I didn't order. Overall, I think this spot has great potential and we will definitely be back to try more things from the menu. read more

Amber J.

692

127

3 years ago

Fancy a trip to a quaint Scandinavian bakery without leaving SoCal? Looking for a fresh loaf of bread or some of the best selections of natural wine? Want a cup of coffee with friends in a cozy setting? Rye Goods is so much more than your corner artisan bakery, the food here is incredible and so is the ambiance. The branding is a tall glass of refreshing water, and the people who work here are warm and friendly. The owner and her team have put together some highly curated retail offerings as well. I highly recommend their tarts, seasonal salads and fresh bread, but everything I've tried here has been amazing. Thanks for bringing a slice of excellence to Laguna Beach! read more

Marissa H.

124

3 years ago

BEWARE OF THE SERVICE CHARGE They add a 12% service charge to every transaction. You don't have a choice and they say "it's a tip for the employees" Well they should be paying their employees more at the prices they charge for their pastries. It's not the customer's responsibility nor should be an expectation to be paying an additional charge when they're buying a croissant. I have cut back the amount I purchase from Rye Goods due these additional charges. Other than their silly service charge, they're the best baked goods and food items you can't get in Orange County. I wish I could give them 5 stars, but the tipping expectations are out of hand. read more

Clara M.

1 year ago

Unfortunately, my experience at this café was very disappointing. The coffee was cold and not tasty, and the pastries were burned, dry, and unpleasant. On top of that, the service was very slow and unprofessional, even just for coffee. Considering the poor quality, the prices were extremely high. Overall, it was a very bad experience, and I would not recommend this place at all. read more

Sara L.

3 years ago

Absolutely love the rye goods team and the products are kick ass! Any bad reviews they get I fully believe are just people who don't understand the product and culture, but that's okay. I will say if they do ever miss anything, just let them know and they handle it Keep doing what your doing it's amazing Shout out to it being a dog friendly environment too read more

Alix J.

3 years ago

I love Rye Goods. I shopped at the Lido Island location so I'm so happy to see the shop in my town. Food is great. The little gem salad, daily sandwiches, chocolate crinkle cookies and the iced hibiscus tea are my favorites. All of the breads are so delicious as well. Staff is super friendly! Prompt service! It's just kinda perfect. read more

Emily L.

3 years ago

Love Rye Goods! Everything is so thoughtfully prepared and executed here. We especially love the croissants, morning buns and ohhhhh the bagel sandwich is too die for. We really love the Laguna location too because it has great seating and we look forward to coming back for dinner soon. read more

Amy B.

3 years ago

Feels like a place that should've always existed in Laguna - perfect curation of yummy treats, ambient feels and lovely staff. Best avocado toast of my life and once you try their peanut butter (whole jars avail for purchase) you'll never fully recover. It's that good. read more

Mary B.

3 years ago

We love Rye Goods!!! Everything here is so delicious. It's hard to choose what to get every time.. but you can't go wrong with anything! All the staff here are also super friendly and helpful too. The perfect fit for Laguna Beach, just what we needed downtown read more

Kimberly K.

3 years ago

Such a perfect spot for wines by the glass or shoot even a bottle! Small bites. We had the potatoes, hummus, bread and the pie! Let me just say the vibes are perfect and the products are great quality not to mention the service and the wine selection. read more

paul k.

2 years ago

Rye Goods in Laguna is a hidden gem. Their breakfast is amazing--classic dishes made fresh with herbs like dill and mint, which makes everything feel light and refreshing. The bread is super fresh and the coffee is top-notch. read more

Greg W.

3 years ago

So happy to have them in laguna finally! What a great addition! Love all the rye goods goodies and so do the kids. And the coffee is great! Also enjoy sitting outside in the courtyard. Great spot! read more

Kendall The P.

3 years ago

Best bread in SoCal!! Rye goods not only has amazing sourdough bread and pastries, but their breakfast menu is amazing! Not to mention how kind and helpful the staff are! read more

Randall C.

9 months ago

Cozy and comfortable vibe. The bread and pastries are a bit pricey, but they were really good. The coffee was great too.

Claire K.

3 years ago

Favorite bakery! I love the sandwich and can't wait to come back and try other items like the avocado toast!

David H.

3 years ago

Fantastic food, feels like it's always been here...

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