This was such a cute cozy, tucked away cafe that had a warm and rustic atmosphere, which was…read moreperfect for slowing down and enjoying a quiet coffee moment. The cafe only has a few seats inside and outside and definitely can get crowded quickly. There is a parking structure near by for parking. There were quite a few different items to choose from; but ended up with the Pistachio Latte which was smooth, nutty, and lightly sweet.

Drinks were great! Iced chai with vanilla foam and…read morestrawberry matcha 8/10 Have to get the jalapeño bagel bomb 9/10 Would definitely recommend and be coming back!

This place was ADORABLE! I love the soft music and the calm vibe of this coffee place! It's very…read moreclean and the staff was so nice and friendly. And I always appreciate patience since I tend to take abit of time processing the menus. The drink I was really hoping to get was sold out unfortunately. So we got almost all the summer drinks, we recommend the bananas foster one!! Thank you for having us!

Very retro-cool ambiance and the baristas were super friendly. Unfortunately, the coffee was just…read moremeh for me, not really the type of coffee I like. I tried their seasonal special cappuccino, but it was pretty expensive for such a tiny cup. There's also limited outdoor seating, so we ended up taking our drinks and walking over to brunch at Breezy. Next time, I'd probably skip the coffee here and get Filipino coffee at Breezy instead.

Came here for an event and the next day I knew I wanted my husband to come and try out their…read morebreakfast with me! We both got a breakfast sandwich except he got the croissant! I thought mine was great and he also did as well. Their vanilla latte was great and the coffee had a nice flavor to it. Their syrups are house made. The ingredients here are fresh and amazing quality. My egg yolk was a deep orange color and tasted fresh! The service was good and I was even brought a little stool to put my purse on. It was a nice touch. The place itself is what it is labeled, a neighborhood cafe! It is homey and comfortable.

I'm embarrassed for the owners of this restaurant. The service was friendly but wow, I just paid…read more$30 for one lettuce heart sliced into 4 little spears, 2 boiled eggs and 2 caperberries with random splashes of dressing. I could've made this at home (all organic) for $2 and I'm not even kidding. This is not an exaggeration, and I spent $5 more for the second egg. Writing this so that people know before they waste their money.

There's two ways to look at the situation…read more 1. Be pissed at myself and embarrassed that I lived less than a mile from this place for 3 1/2 years and had no clue it was there and how good / cool the place and owner (Tim) is. Or 2. Just be super grateful that I finally learned about it and have gone there twice in the last four days. There are options all over the place to get coffee and a bite to eat, but there aren't places like this with culinary elevation in the flavors of the food and next level ingredients and taste in the coffee creations. The vibe is right as the music has been rad. Order ahead if you're in a crazy hurry. Otherwise well, order be a little patient because incredible things are never instantaneous.. This is where I'm spending my money for coffee and culinary delight. The pictures aren't great, but the food and drink sure is!

Tim Is Making Great Coffee is one of those places that has real personality. The coffee and drinks…read moreare extremely high quality, and the food is great too. They have Hawaiian-inspired food along with breakfast sandwiches and other options. The atmosphere is what really sets it apart. Tim plays vinyl records, there's Bob Ross and Snoopy memorabilia around the shop, and there's a mix of couches and dining tables. It's eclectic, comfortable, and very homey--not your typical coffee shop. While I was waiting for my coffee, Tim actually said to me, "Make yourself at home." And that really sums up the whole place. Great coffee, great food, great music, and a place where you actually want to hang out for a while. Definitely worth a visit.

The best gluten-free donuts I've EVER had! Of all I tried the chocolate glaze is my absolute fave,…read moreit's absolutely delicious, fluffy and perfect! My husband had the regular donuts and loved them, along with the coffee. This place is legit. I wish I had one back home, I actually bought a bunch of donuts, froze them and carried them on the plane, that's how much I loved them, lol.

This used to be one of our favorite donut places, but something felt a little different this time…read more I am not sure if they changed their recipe or if it was just this particular batch. We ordered the Boston Cream, Boysenberry, Cinnamon Crumble, Buttermilk Old Fashioned, and Blueberry Lemon. The Boston Cream was one of my favorites. The yeasted dough was delicious, almost like a brioche dough, though I am not sure if that is actually what they use. It was soft, rich, and had a great texture. The cream filling itself was a little underwhelming, but I would still get this one again. The Boysenberry was also really good. It had that nice cakey texture without being overly dry or crumbly. The Cinnamon Crumble looked amazing, but the texture was surprisingly "bouncy." I could not quite figure it out. It almost tasted like a cross between a cake donut and a yeasted donut. Nothing was necessarily wrong with it, but that texture was not my favorite. The Buttermilk Old Fashioned was probably the most dependable of the bunch. It had a nicely balanced hint of nutmeg that made it taste nostalgic and familiar. Sometimes you just want a classic donut that delivers exactly what you expect, and this one did. The Blueberry Lemon was a little bland this time. We have ordered it before, and both of us felt that the texture of their cake donuts seemed different from what we remembered. Still a good donut shop with some excellent choices, but this visit did not quite reach the level we remembered from previous visits. A 4/5 for us this time.

We used Jay's Catering from Ellie's Table for a micro-wedding event. The food was delicious,…read moregenerous portions, delivered on-time and stayed hot until ready to serve. It received rave reviews from all of the guests!

This is my first time at Ellie's table. I've had it on my list for a really long time and I finally…read moregot to try it. First a little bit of history. It is located in the beautiful historic town of San Juan Capistrano founded in 1776. The two-story red brick and wood building that the Restaurant occupy was constructed in 1883 and served not only as the town's courthouse which was Then presided by Judge Richard Egan. But it also served as Judge Egan's private residence on the second floor. Following years of vacancy, this building has undergone near total interior and exterior restoration, preserving its 1880s structure while converting it for commercial use. It is known as "Egan House". Years ago, prior to its restoration, i had the privilege of walking onto the front porch and peeking through the windows of this old courthouse as it was still vacant and, in its original interior state. Today. As i walked up these wooden stairs once again and onto the front Porch, i was immediately transported back in time. There is lots of free parking around the restaurant. The exterior has 2 outdoor dining areas. One on the side of the building and one along the narrow front porch baluster. The doors and tall windows look very similar. So i almost missed the front door if it wasn't for a printed sign that said "Entrance" next to the entry door. I must not be the only one :) The interior is charming and bright, and maintains its 19th century vintage character blended with modern and vintage decor. The walls are covered with Historical photographs. The indoor dining area is known as "Harmony Hall" There is also a small private dining area on the second floor. Great for a group or a celebration. There are 3 separate restrooms. 1 on the first floor and 2 on the 2nd floor. Not bad for an old building. You order first. Grab your number and find a table. As you stand in line, you'll find a free standing menu rack. I don't see this too often and i think that it's a great idea as that gives you time to look at the menu while waiting in line. As you make your way to the register, you walk along their display case that showcases all the pastries, cold sandwiches and food bar. I really like their menu. So many good dishes. And It offers something for everyone. I love that you can order any of the menu items all day. So, today, I had my breakfast at 2pm :) The menu is too long to describe. So, Please see photos for the complete 6 page menu. I ordered the Spanish Omelette, a peach ice tea with green tea. And for dessert i had a mixed berry crostata. I got my food in less than 10 min. The service was great. I did not realize that there was a self serve utensil and condiments station. So, my server was kind to get me some utensil and showed me where the utensil station was. The Spanish omelette has shredded machaca beef, peppers and onions. Topped with House Salsa, Cotija cheese, Crema and cilantro. I opted to leave out the Crema as i am not a big fan of sour cream. This was one of the best omelettes i have ever had. It was warm. The eggs were light and airy. It was packed with tender and tasty shredded beef. All of these ingredients combined with the delicious mild salsa, fresh cilantro and Cotija cheese paired incredibly well. It is a must have. The Mixed berry crostata had a soft crust on the outside. Moist on the inside with tons of berries partly melted into a marmelade. (I had them warm it up) It was not overly sweet at all which was great. The whole thing was lightly coated with powdered sugar. It was excellent. As for the Peach ice tea. Well it was just a good peach ice tea with green tea and light peach flavored syrup. It was refreshing. Great food. Generous portions. very reasonable prices and great service. Can't beat it. I highly recommend trying Ellie's Table.

Had such a great brunch experience at Ramos House Cafe in San Juan Capistrano!…read more We went for their weekend brunch, which is a set menu where you choose a small plate and a large plate. The restaurant is located right on Los Rios Street, the historic street in San Juan Capistrano, so you're right in the heart of the cutest part of town. The space is really charming -- it's outdoors but covered, with lots of plants and rustic details that make it feel cozy and unique. Our server was also so sweet and helpful throughout the meal. And the food was really good. For my small plate, I got the fava bean treat, which was kind of like a little salad with bread and a fava bean spread on the side. I didn't really taste the black truffle part. The large plate was the roasted vegetable hash, and this was definitely my favorite. It was seasoned so well and had so many different grilled vegetables packed into it. The fried poached egg was also fantastic! The only part I'd probably skip next time is the tomato foam, but that's mostly because I'm not a huge fan of foams in general. The brunch is $49 per person, so it's definitely more of a splurge, but you do get a good amount of food and I thought the quality was really impressive. There's decent parking nearby, or you can try to find street parking around town and walk over, although weekends can make that a little challenging. Overall, such a cute space, great service, and really delicious food. It's a fun spot for a special brunch, especially if you want to spend some time walking around Los Rios Street afterward!

The Ramos house is a quaint eatery right near the San Juan Capistrano train tracks and is situated…read morein a neighborhood called Los Rios which had been occupied by the same family since 1794! It's so nice to eat outside with the warm weather and mission nearby. We started with the Bloody Mary and Martini for brunch. The Bloody Mary came with pickled green beans and a shrimp it was simple and good, and the martini had a perfect balance of coffee flavor without being too sweet. The Huevos Ranchero and Crab Hash with the side of citrus creme fraiche on the side was well balanced, light and refreshing! The overall experience was a great way to start the day of exploring in the Mission area! If you're making a day trip in Southern California San Juan Capistrano I highly recommend taking the train and making a day trip to the area, and of course starting brunch at the Ramos House! Note that the house is a historical location and the eatery is on their patio area.

Staff; Everyone here was so nice. From the hostess, to our…read moreserver, to the woman in the boutique they were great. Quality: This spot is absolutely beautiful. It is a previous residence that was converted into a tea house. My loved ones have been here several times over the years but it was my first time. The food and tea were very good. I had the Farmhouse Scramble and it was heavenly. One thing I noticed was the flavor. They really focus on the seasoning so that each bite is flavorful. My guests got the salmon that was flaky and delicious. Also the sandwich plate that is was lite and tasty. Lastly the quiche which was also very tasty. Value: It is not cheap but that is okay. The quality of the food, services and amazing ambiance make it well worth the cost. Overall: This was a really cool experience and place to celebrate a birthday for my loved one. I really recommend trying this amazing spot. Pro tip: If you are planing for a specific day be sure to book early. I'm talking weeks in advance.

First, the temp was just warm inside. We knew it would be hot outside, so chose inside but it was…read morestill a bit too warm. The tea flavors were good. The cherry chocolate was ok but missed the mark, but the apricot peach, blackberry and bubblegum were excellent. The starter, butternut squash soup was an absolute fail, bland with little to no flavor. Now, the real bad. We ordered the fall special tea service and it was one of the worst food experiences I've had when it comes to tea. The finger sandwiches were uninspired and most were just, not good. For the price, the garden tea had a standard but far more tasty selection than the seasonal fall mix. I absolutely regret the fall tea service.

Friday night pizza night! All summer long they are offering…read moresourdough pizza pizza pizza Green, white or red... All so very delicious. The green pesto with fresh veggies and squash blossoms was our absolute favorite. And of course you cannot go wrong with the classic margarita pizza... We had their summer tomato, ricotta salad, very fresh and delicious. And nothing goes better with a fresh pizza than a refreshing peach lemonade. I must tell you, make a reservation for these Friday night Pizza event events. There are no walk-ins. Plenty of parking, kid and dog friendly. It's the best way to spend a warm summer evening.

Service is fast and very friendly . There's no table service... order from the counter & food will…read morebe brought to the table. It's a backyard vibe, outdoor farm-to-table café... very casual but comfy: We enjoyed our brunch . . Btw, Bigger menu on the weekend & more staff too. .

Dear owners Much…read morethanks to the kind young man with brown curly hair who answered my knock after you had just closed on Sunday . His kindness saved a kids party cause I was able to get your starter for a baking party. Besides your best in world sourdough. And cookies. And all you make that we love. This was awesome. Want to shout out this act of kindness and service to your loyal guests and your staffer who is an awesome guy. Keep up the great work.

I came here mainly because of the name. It sure sounds like they meant to say something else…read more Specialty here is sourdough bread. Actually, at least 90 of its items are sourdough based, even sweet pastries and cookies. Grabbed a regular sourdough, jalapeno cheddar sourdough, and a sourdough peanut butter dark chocolate cookie with sea salt. Sourdough breads were substantial and solid. The cookie was excellent. I really didn't get any sourdough taste in the cookie. Service was friendly and helpful. It's a tiny spot, mainly meant for just grab & go items. It's located across the street from The Mission.