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    Antoine's Cafe

    4.3 (716 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    ANTOINE'S CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Vanilla latte
    Patsy L.

    The vibes are good at this place & the staff was great. We went on a Sunday afternoon. There was a little wait but not too long. Parking in this area can be tough so expect to drive around for a few minutes. I heard so much about the Benedicts here that I had to try it. It was pretty good. Everyone else seemed to like their dish as well. I ordered a vanilla latte. It was huge & came in these soup bowls. Unfortunately, my friend & I both agreed that the coffee/latte was just ok. Everything else was fine. I would come back here.

    Carne Asada
    Aaron V.

    This is a WEEKEND ONLY dish. Packs a massive punch of flavor. The picture says it all. Antoine's Cafe still the best breakfast spot in San Clemente. The service is always amazing. And the place is always in immaculate shape. Cheers.

    This bowl-o-chai is something special
    Chris W.

    Big on atmosphere, big on service, food is just...passable. It's not bad, but it's nothing to write home about. Met up with friends for breakfast, ordered the ham & egg croissant, strawberry crepe, and a hot chai. For $20 I kind of expected more than basic diced ham & basic scrambled eggs on a soggy croissant. And the $9 crepe was just sliced strawberries on a crepe with a side of whipped cream. Again, figured it would have more of a filling with cream or compote, or anything that showed some culinary prowess. On the plus side, the fruit was fresh & delicious. The actual star of the meal was the chai. While it wasn't a unique, spicy house blend (probably a basic off the shelf concentrate), it was served in a bowl with generous cinnamon and foamy top. I didn't know drinking chai from a bowl would elevate it so much! If this was served in a mug it would just be mid, but there's something special and transformative to adding the tactile warm of a bowl along with the extra cinnamon aroma you get while tilting to sip that made this experience stand out. So good I ordered a refill! Out of the 4 of us, nobody finished their meal but we all had chai refills. TLDR: chai is great, food is pricier than flavor, but service & atmosphere are top notch.

    Egg Benedicts

    I love their Egg Benedicts! In my opinion, they have the best Hollandaise sauce. So far, I have brought my eight people (family members and friends) there, and I'll continue brining more people there. To be honest, I hope they sell the sauce. I'll be visiting there soon:)) The photos were taken in different days and/or years. Everytime I go there, I take photos lol

    Madeline S.

    Antoine's is a little cafe in San Clemente with some seriously great vibes. The food is fantastic and so are the servers. Today, Tara was helping us out, and she was very kind and attentive. I shared French toast and the Veggie crepe with a friend, and the crepe was the star of the show for me. The Swiss cheese was warm and gooey, and all the veggies blended perfectly together. What I like is that the food isn't trying too hard. It's simple, fresh, and you're getting exactly what you expect. Portions are spot on and you feel fueled up and ready to go when you finish your meal. It makes sense as to why Antoine's Cafe has been a staple in San Clemente for so many years!

    Breakfast tacos. Note the avocado garnish.
    Pete T.

    Did you ever wonder why people are always waiting in line to eat and drink here, particularly on the weekends? One visit and you will know why! Sure there is a full var with an amazing variety of beer, wines and mixed drinks, but the food is awesome which is why year after year it is on the best breakfast list. I had chicken fried steak, my companions breakfast tacos were similarly impressive. Service is completely professional.

    Antoine's Benedicts
    Jus E.

    One of my favorite restaurant for brunch! They never fail! The service as usual was very good! Love the staff working there, they are always so energetic and so friendly! The food was savory and perfect mimosa drink! Their Hot cocoa is usually my go to but since summer is starting I go for their perfect Mimosa drink!

    Side of Grilled Jalapenos.  Was not expecting them to be grilled, so that was a nice surprise!
    John M.

    Hanging with the golf dudes. We played early so Antoine's was only place open. It was great since some wanted lunch and some wanted breakfast. I got patty melt - large patty on thick swirly rye bread. Perfectly cooked and delicious. The fries at Antoine's are always very good. Others got: Steak and Eggs - he was amazed at the nice chunk of steak, perfect Medium rare. Herb butter on top was a nice touch. Nicely done over medium eggs. Biscuits and Gravy - nicely done over easy eggs. It must have been good since he kept saying he had to stop since he was full, but kept eating until it was done! He really liked the generous amount of tasty gravy over fresh biscuits. This place is solid and consistent. Try the Red Fox Lounge next door for a divey bar experience with heavy handed cocktails and you can order food from Antoine's! Try it. Update: Unfortunately I failed to mention Travis, our server. 5 stars for service. He was friendly, kept up with us on drinks and checked in on us to make sure everything was good. He did a great job. Go! Eat Very Well!! HAVE FUN!!!

    French Toast
    Zaira G.

    The cafe itself is cute and there is outdoor seating. My food was a 4/5. The French toast is nothing special. It tastes like your everyday mom and pop shop French toast. I will say that the portion is very filling. The plate comes with a small portion of fruit. The fruit wasn't very sweet, but I liked it. It was very refreshing after a sweet meal.

    Breakfast crepe
    Susan O.

    Ordered the breakfast crepe and it was so delicious I finished it all though it was a generous portion! Service was on point. The inside seating was a bit dark. Would have loved to sit outside except that it was too cold. Otherwise outside sitting would be real nice. Quaint location. Would be back hopefully soon!

    Chicken fried steak, pancake, fruit cup, cafe latte
    Paul M.

    This place is legitimately awesome. Establishments like this are making me fall in love with this town. Vincent and the crew are great too, the vibes very friendly and welcoming. Food is incredible too. Gravy tastes like it's made from scratch in house. Fruit cup is high quality. And I've never had a side pancake with my chicken friend steak. I'm ruined now because I'm going to want that every time now haha. I'll be stopping by every time I'm in town now

    Frank P.

    Every time I'm in the area I see a ton of people waiting outside. Today I decided to get on the list and have breakfast. It was about a half hour wait and I got a seat at the counter. This place is really small. Both the inside and outside eating areas are full. While waiting for a table, I made friends with some of the locals. I ended up ordering the chicken fried steak with hash and scrambled eggs. It was a hearty meal. I left with a happy tummy. As busy as they were, service was excellent. My tea glass was always full. I will definitely come back.

    Steak and eggs. Minus the eggs.
    Gordon C.

    A quick visit to San Clemente found us at Antoine's for breakfast. Really nice to be here on a Monday, you can actually find parking. $50 plus breakfasts get a little fatiguing on the wallet but when you have to pay that much, it had better be worth it and it was! Their steak, while not the biggest breakfast cut I've ever had, was tender and cooked to perfection. They doubled up on my hash browns since eggs are not my thing and those too were delicious. My wife enjoyed her breakfast sandwich and also did a lot of damage on the hash browns. Worth the stop? Certainly. Worth the money? I've spent more for less so yes.

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    Food, service, and ambiance were amazing! Highly recommended the owner and chef were attentive and kind.

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    Great food nice people. Had a great time. Eggs Benedict and French toast. Always great service

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    One of the best Eggs Benedict's around! Always taste the same. Great cozy atmosphere and excellent warm service! Love this place!

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    Ask the Community - Antoine's Cafe

    Is there parking?

    Yes

    Do they serve any gluten-free pancakes, waffles, or GF French toast?

    Yes we have gluten free toast and we can make gluten free french toast as well. Have a great day.… Read more

    Do they offer dine in option?

    Yes

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