Surfin&#x27; Donuts

I already had coffee for the day and it was sooo hot and was looking for some lemonade to quench my…read morethirst! And lemonade they had. They were quite busy but service was friendly and quick. Restrooms were clean too. Great break from the hot sun for a quick sit down to cool down.

They have the best coffee in San Clementine! It always is busy here.From the outside it looks small…read morebut surprisingly long inside that stretches back with ample seating as well as outdoor little patio. I got flat white ,husband got a cortado and we shared orange cranberry scone.Everything was awesome! FYI very dog friendly here too

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Bagged coffee selection

Bear Coast Coffee

4.1(763 reviews)

1.0 mi

Okay...The Coffee Queen has lost count of how many new coffee shops she has visited...However, this…read moreone located across from the beach in San Clemente was fabulous! I ordered an Oat Milk Latte, extra hot with an extra shot. It was smooth and delicious! The entire staff here were very friendly and helpful. They also have food but this girl just wanted her coffee:) It's not very big inside but they have a few tables and several out front. The view is lovely over here! Will be back the next time I am in the area. *Street parking is metered ~ and that's all I have to say about that...

Bear West Coast Coffee House is one of two independent coffee shops along the beach area…read more It's cute with merchandise, the service is nice, and they carry an "Orange Blossom" seasonal flavor that reminded me of an orange popsicle. Overall, I liked the ambiance, but the coffee wasn't strong enough for me--especially the cold brew. I should had added a shot. The menu option is also limited.

Orange cardamom

Outside. Located across from San Clemente pier.

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Iced vanilla latte

High Tide Coffee

4.6(300 reviews)

1.8 mi

Delicious coffee! Nice people! Lovely areas to sit and visit. I am so glad this place was…read morerecommended to me.

Excellent coffee drinks, friendly service, and cheery seating. The place is very beach girlie vibe…read more There is also a curated selection of shoppy shop items if you are in need of a last minute gift--local honey, local candles, children's books, kitchen towels, surf coin pouches, and even some stuffies.

Smooth, bold cold brew from High Tide Coffee, slow-steeped for rich flavor and the perfect refreshing pick-me-up any time of day.

Celebrating 7 years at High Tide Coffee Join us Jan 3-4 for live music, the Birthday Cake Latte, and Golden Ticket surprises!

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Stopped by High Tide Coffee and tried one of their pastries--perfectly flaky, buttery, and fresh.

Happy Coffee Club

3.7(86 reviews)

0.8 mi

I ordered an iced almond milk maple matcha, and it was a great way to start my morning! The matcha…read moreitself was flavorful and smooth. My only complaint is the price. My total was over $10, which felt pretty steep, especially since the drink was a few ounces smaller than what I typically get elsewhere. There are several nearby coffee shops that offer matcha of similar quality for less, so it left me feeling like I didn't quite get the value I expected. That said, the matcha was genuinely delicious--so at least they got that part right!

Happy Coffee Club is one of my favorite spots! The vibe is so cute, and the back patio is the…read moreperfect place to relax. I love going early in the morning with my pups, grabbing a coffee or an iced matcha, and just hanging out for a bit. The coffee is always good, and the matcha is one of my favorites. I know they also serve wine and beer, which sounds perfect for an afternoon or evening visit. I haven't made it there for the late-night vibe yet, but it's definitely on my list!

Banana Matcha, Banana Latte and Lemon Vanilla Latte

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Zebra House Coffee

Maddie showed great food service and recommended a Zebra mocha half sweet. It was just the right…read moreamount of sweetness with a hint of chocolate and fresh whipped cream. She's a wonderful barista!

We really needed a caffeine fix! I had bookmarked Zebra to try and we headed to it after the park…read more I was getting sleepy on the drive! Friendly greeting when I entered. The young woman told me to be careful because she just mopped. Looked over the menu, and decided on the Mexican latte. Jonesy just wanted a regular latte. I also bought some beans which she happily ground for me. She brought them out to the patio, which is a good size. The interior is spacious too! Both coffees hit the spot! One of the best things about this location is the parking! They have a small lot in front. They also have a drive-thru window. This is really a great place to come to! They also offer pup cups! Cako Approves!

Upgraded lunch menu with a full line up of salads and sanwiches!

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Upgraded lunch menu with a full line up of salads and sanwiches!

Rapport Coffee & Roasters

4.8(373 reviews)

3.9 mi

Reece and Jared were so helpful and the shop with outdoor seating is so ambient, can't wait to come…read moreback!

Expresso forward... here it's about the bean. Small menu…read morebut a good one Super nice staff who know and care about their coffee... and knowledgeable No fru fru drinks- simple and delicious. Appreciate the extra attention to creating a pretty latte art. Indoor and outdoor seating

Interior decor

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Honey Latte w/ almond milk!

Better Buzz Coffee San Clemente

4.0(302 reviews)

4.1 mi

On our way back from our little San Diego trip, we wanted to grab something to eat, so we stopped…read morein San Clemente and found this cute little spot right off the freeway which was perfect! The place was super cute and had great reviews, so we had to give it a try. Definitely a really good spot for coffee and breakfast. And that breakfast sandwich was SO good!

The coffee it's really good here. I had it for the first time and I really enjoyed it. The first…read moreone on the menu is very caffeinated and it got me through a really long day. The seating were not that ideal for studying but it's a great place to just hang out and chat because they can get loud inside the staff were really helpful in telling me about the coffees and which one to pick so I was really grateful.

Indoor with merchandising products available for purchase!

The Better Breafast sandwich on everything bagel. Yum!

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My light roast with oat milk and 2 added Splendas.

West Toast Cafe

4.4(150 reviews)

0.8 mi

All positive - wow, arepas !! perfect summery, light vegetarian sandwich. Service was good, fresh…read morefood does take a little while and it can come out at different times. Loved the wellness shot with turmeric, pepper, ginger. Three straight days we went for breakfast. The setting is gorgeous with vines woven into the canopy over the shared picnic tables. We loved it

freshly made and very delicious. 2 kids size açaí bowls and 2 vegetarian arepas came to $54…read more nice to have this cafe on the beach. approximately 54 steps (i'm a counter). no pics because i was getting food for my friend and i while she was having an endoscopy and everything timed perfectly. the staff is so very friendly and cheerful! definitely have a meal here when you're in SC at T street!

Food menu

1/2 Breakfast burrito

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Breakfast bagel & Tropical smoothie

Hidden House Coffee

4.2(31 reviews)

2.7 mi

What an absolute treat tucked in a strip mall in San Clemente…read more Fresh baked treats baked every morning and the coffee is amazing. The staff greets each new customer upon entry and are friendly and polite. A rare treat indeed. If you venture north of the freeway in San Clemente, stop in. You will not be disappointed.

The BEST mocha decaff!! I'm super picky about my coffee,…read morebut this one was PERFECT from start to finish!! Thank you Khristy--this is my new favorite HH place !!

Outside

Outside seating.

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Yummy pastries

Bluestone Lane San Clemente Café

I do not understand why the patio for Bluestone Lane is always empty, but I'm not complaining. I…read morestumbled upon this spot while cruising Del Mar Ave. in San Clemente. It's a cute little spot with a nice interior and one of those parking lot patios. They have amazing steak, cut fries, sandwiches, and coffees. It has an Australian vibe and inspiration. It's cool and unique and I love having lunch there when I'm nearby.

FYI they are NOT open at 7am Tuesday. We and other patrons…read morewaited outside yesterday morning at 7:50am but they were closed. Coffees were just OK and our croissant was cold,would have been nice if they warmed it(to be fair I could have asked!)

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Brad P.

154

9 years ago

Ewwww I got a ham egg and cheese croissant, they pack It with gross ham, only put 1 super thin layer of egg that had black kernels of char in it so freaking gross biting into to those. 2 bites I took and threw it out and had to swish my mouth with Starbucks coffee to get that char taste to go away. $7 wasted. I would have paid $20 to not have that experience. Made me almost throw up read more

aubrey d.

513

113

3 years ago

The sprinkle donuts are the best I've ever had. Me and my kids come down here weekly for a beach day, and I have never had such a good sprinkle donut! Although there are too many sprinkles in my opinion, but the donut is amazing. The bottom is kind of crunchy, perfect texture. Never had better. I'm feeling like a little kid, I prefer sprinkle over any other these days. read more

steve k.

16 years ago

A san clemete classic. These are the places that make SC...well, SC. They are open super early(before surf) and the girls that work there are super cool. Dont go looking for some kind of healthy crap here...remember, its a donut shop. read more

Jackie W.

17 years ago

Donuts are my weakness! I love this place. The donuts are great and the local vibe is good... BUT BE WARNED... .If you go you will be addicted and you can't stop! :) i highly recommend this place! LOVE IT! read more

Michelle F.

125

7 years ago

Fresh. Clean. Excellent fresh orange juice. Daily. Real, ground espresso and coffee. Fresh bananas and extensive assortment of classic donuts, croissants, and sandwiches. Bagels and more read more

Naomi P.

7 years ago

Hands down the best tiger tails and french crullers I have never tasted and the reason I keep coming back. Really limited breakfast menu and weak coffee is the reason for the 1 star off. read more

Benny H.

14 years ago

1. rude service 2. work areas seems dirty 3. rude service 4. rude service 5. donuts are hit or miss on freshness 6. rude service read more

Mike J.

9 years ago

What an amazing place! Staff was super friendly, food was fresh, and the service was fast. This place has their act together!

Natasha W.

10 years ago

Their croissants are absolutely perfect. You need to try the Turkey jalapeno and cheese one and have it warmed. Its amazing read more

Jennifer A.

17 years ago

I love this place! Great selection, reasonable prices, great location, what else can I say. ps try the pancakes!

Michael L.

2 years ago

Dude you can't be RUDE! Not baked today like they protested and you gotta be nice to the people coming in. read more

David P.

8 years ago

Thank you for helping to ruin my New Year's Resolution every freaking year! Donughts 1 - Gym 0

Lance C.

11 months ago

Delicious!! Easy access off the 5!! LET's GOOOOOOOOOO‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼ read more

K N.

10 years ago

I can't speak for the other items they sell but their donuts are second to none.

Kendall D.

7 years ago

they have the best donuts in town sometimes i lets my dog poop on their yard

Hailey N.

14 years ago

great breakfast burritos- looks sketch but is actually really satisfying

Emma B.

15 years ago

awesome, have a breakfast at this place every few weeks

Sam M.

12 years ago

Best donuts in town!!! I love they're tiger tails.

Photography M.

16 years ago

Wow! The best breakfast and Acai in town!

Cindy P.

15 years ago

Fantastic blueberry pancakes!

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