Alrighty, it has finally the time for me to tried out this place and keep in mind ya'll, I've been in San Clemente for a long time and I'm sorry that I haven't eaten here. I wish I did sooner! I past by this place on my way to work every day. Literally. Its on route for me and I never thought to myself to eat breakfast here nor check it out, I know on the days when I head back home it's always pack and people be waiting for a table. And that's on a sunny day. Well I was wrong for thinking oh it wouldn't be crowded on a rainy day. NOPE. I was sooooo wrong. It was PACKED and busy. Ain't even the rain gonna stop people to get some good food. What supposed to be a long day at work, tournament was cancelled last minutes and my staff was really bummed because we did travel to work. (I work two jobs and the other is a bit of commute to get to) so with that I was thinking, heck, it's still early in the morning (7am on sunday, a rainy sunday) and suggested breakfast. A bit of yelp search, i stumbled on Antoine's and saw a couple of Elites reviewed and ask my staff if they wanted to eat here. Took less than a couple of second but everyone agreed. By the time we got there (around 10am) it was packed and the rain was just picking up because before we got here, the car in front of us hydroplane and skid off the road and hit the curb. Yet, this place was still pack and parking was full. (We found street parking near Starbucks) I had my staff placed our name down since she lives closer, but they won't see you until all your party is here and that's fine. We ended up seating at the bar and left the booth for other parties. Love the teamwork, the staff were super stars doing a rush like that, let me tell you it PACKED HOUSE and we got our food and drinks on time, no one in my party had to wait to eat and I forgot to take pictures of my staff meals, only took mines and what I got for the table to share was a croissant french toast, which I believe was their special of the day. I got the chicken fried steak and the portion are MASSIVE!!! All of us took our food home because the portion size are insanely big and bang for the buck!! Great place to eat breakfast or brunch or even a 'Team Building Breakfast Time' LOL Just happy to treating out my amazing staff on their work. I will be coming back again to try out their lox bagels and chai tea. (It was in a massive cup that reminds me of the show FRIENDS.) read more

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ANTOINE'S CAFE @ SAN CLEMENTE Parking is available in their private parking lot, and there's plenty of space. We were actually able to snatch a spot on Valentine's Day morning, which I was honestly surprised about. We came in around 9:30 AM and there was already a waitlist, but the wait wasn't bad at all only about 10 minutes. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. The vibe is very much your classic neighborhood café not super modern or trendy, but more homey, cozy, and family-friendly. It really feels like the kind of spot that locals go to all the time. We ordered the Nutella crêpe, the biscuits and gravy (which came with sausage and hash browns), and an omelet filled with goat cheese, turkey, and spinach. Everything was delicious. The portions were solid and the quality was really great. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Pricing is pretty average, around $16 to $23 depending on what you order but for the quality and portion sizes, it's definitely worth it. Overall, I would highly recommend stopping by if you're in San Clemente and looking for a casual, cozy breakfast spot to start your morning. read more

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Wonderful place - everything about it is awesome- food, service & ambiance !!!! Easy parking. Friendly staff. Inside, bar or outside seating! Price are comparable to other's in the area! read more

Antoine's Cafe - Banana pancakes - and fresh fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

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. read more

Antoine's Cafe - Vanilla latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

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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. read more

Antoine's Cafe - Carne Asada - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

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. read more

Antoine's Cafe - This bowl-o-chai is something special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

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 read more

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We love this small brunch place. Everything was really good. My husband got the egg and steak and the steak turned out to be so good Basically our kids ate well. I got the egg Benedict and their roasted tomatoes were so good. Not sure how to describe. It was sweet and roasted :) Their fruits were good too. Servers were all so nice. Definitely give the place a try if you're in the area :) read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Antoine's Cafe - Breakfast tacos. Note the avocado garnish. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

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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! read more

Antoine's Cafe - Antoine's Benedicts - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

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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!!! read more

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This is a nice little diner with a nice ambiance. It is "Diner" food, so very basic, almost uninspired offerings. Very attentive and pleasant wait staff and service. I had their pastrami on rye which was good but again uninspiring. Others in our party had a Cobb salad and a Club sandwich. Both were fresh and filling, but again, a bit uninspired. Think "Meh". If you're out and about in San Clemente and are hungry this could be your stop for a nice diner experience. read more

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. read more

Antoine's Cafe - French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

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! read more

Antoine's Cafe - Breakfast crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

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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 read more

Antoine's Cafe - Chicken fried steak, pancake, fruit cup, cafe latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

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. read more

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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. read more

Antoine's Cafe - Steak and eggs. Minus the eggs. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

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We came here on a Saturday and only had to wait about 10 minutes. The food came out pretty fast and we got fresh, home made tortillas which were delicious. Lovely area. I will start adding this to the list of places to stop when i am on my way to San Diego. read more

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We decided to stop by on our way from SD to LA for brunch. This places is small with outside seating. The service was great from all staff, but our server Vincent is in a league of his own. He enjoys his job and helping people. He goes out of his way to make sure we get what we want even when there's a problem with the order. Our food came out slower than usual, but we ordered the chicken fried steak (great) but could use more gravy. Pancakes were loaded with strawberries and blueberries inside AND on top! (Thanks to Vincent). The special on the pastrami sandwich wasn't anything special and could use more meat which came with thin French fries. For the price, I expected more layers of pastrami instead of 2 or 3 layers that I could make at home. Hard pass on the pastrami and get it elsewhere. But overall, great service for New Years Day. read more

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It's a beautiful little spot. I sat outside. Enjoyed the sunshine and people watched while I had a great breakfast. Randi was my server and she's phenomenal. We had a great conversation. And her timing and service was impeccable. The only issue I had was that they overcooked my steak. Wasn't a huge deal. They tried to replace it, but it was still delicious. The eggs were cooked perfectly, and I love the quality of the wheat toast. One thing of note is the ketchup . People should shift away from condiments that are not specially made . It's nice when there are craft condiments on the table. The ketchup here it's probably not that much more expensive than Hines but a heck of a lot better I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Antoine's Cafe - Exterior - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

We found a brunch spot for New Year's Day in San Clemente, and it was the only place open. My husband and I were so relieved because we were starving and ready for a good meal. When we arrived, there was already a line, and we were about the 8th group waiting, but the line moved quickly. The staff, including the waiters, waitresses, and hostesses, were working hard to accommodate everyone. After about a 30-minute wait, we got seated. We ordered fresh-squeezed orange juice, pastrami sandwiches, and chicken-fried steak, which came with a choice of pancakes or toast. I chose pancakes, and our waiter, Vincent, offered to decorate them with walnuts, bananas, or strawberries for $1.50 per topping. We appreciated Vincent's friendly service and attention to detail--he made sure all our requests were met and added to the experience with his enthusiasm, making our first meal of the year feel special. The chicken-fried steak was tasty, but the gravy was cold, which was a bit disappointing as it would have been better served warm. My husband thought the pastrami sandwich was just average and felt it could have used a couple more slices of pastrami. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating and is dog-friendly, complete with water bowls for pets. Outdoor ambiance with nice weather. Overall, it was a nice spot to start the New Year, despite a couple of minor issues with the food. read more

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Let me set the scene it's 7am on a Monday misty morning with outside seating and delicious food This is what to expect from this quaint Café. We ordered the steak and eggs with was scrumptious then steak was cooked to perfection my sunny side eggs were perfectly yolky and crispy has brown with browned sourdough toast. This cafe is the business but you try then decide. read more

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I got a mickey pancake which was so cute! Highly recommend if you have low appetite but know you need to eat something. read more

Antoine's Cafe - Mickey pancake and chocolate milk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

My favorite breakfast spot at my favorite beach city. Staff are always so friendly. Food and lattes are so yummy. 1-2 a year I visit SC overnight and breakfast here is a must each time. Don't miss it! read more

Antoine's Cafe - Oat milk latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

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We have been coming here for awhile and when we're in San Clemente- this place is our staple! The food is always great but today was my first time trying something other than their breakfast. The club sandwich was delicious and so were the breakfast tacos! I have gotten all types of their breakfast in the past and it always delivers! The staff is super friendly, and always willing to go the extra mile. Antoine's has a small indoor area with tables and a small outdoor patio, and when the weather is nice we always opt for the patio. If you haven't been here, give Antoine's a try because I'm sure you'll love it! read more

Antoine's Cafe - Turkey Club Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Very cute, authentic French Cafe. We were able to get a small table without waiting. Travis was quick with the coffee and the smiles. Our food was delicious, highly recommend! read more

Antoine's Cafe - Avocado Tartine - truly the best scrambled eggs I've ever had! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

This place always has a line out the door but it's WORTH the wait and once you eat there you'll wait too! Service is quick and the food is AMAZING! They have indoor and outdoor seating available. A must try for breakfast or lunch in SC! read more

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We went to Antoine's Café for breakfast one of the mornings. Everything on the menu looked so good! It was hard for me to choose what I wanted. We ordered the bottle of mimosa with pomegranate juice. It was good, typical mimosas. For breakfast, I ordered the veggie tacos, minus onions. They were so full! I loved all the avocado added to this. It was a decent sized portion on each taco. I wish these had some kind of sauce on them or a salsa. The pico that came with these was good but it needed something a little more to break up the taco I felt like. My boyfriend ordered the Bacon, eggs, & hashbrown dish with a pancake with peanut butter. I forgot to take a picture of the pancake but it was a good sized pancake! Our little table was pretty crowded with food. My SIL ordered the veggie crepe, minus mushrooms. She really liked it, said the portion between crepe & veggies was good. She also thought the veggies were cooked really well. The kids ordered the Mickey Mouse Pancake. It was so cute! Would love to go back here next time to check out their biscuits & gravy & several other dishes. read more

Outstanding fun service. Everybody is having fun here and great vibe. My hubby and I came and had the French dip/fries and French crepe. Both were good. Love to support the smaller business owner in San Clemente. Give it a try. read more

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First thing to know: we love breakfast (actually I love breakfast, and husband loves me). I have a couple of "go to" preparations that are a meter for how much I'm going to love breakfast at a particular place: 1. Chicken fried steak. (The gravy is what makes it special!) 2. Soft scrambled eggs. Almost like custard with lovely yolk slightly undercooked. Too easy, you're thinking. Everyplace does these. . However, not always well. Antoine's did both: perfectly. I also ordered a Nutella mocha which came in a bowl! I'm attaching a picture -- trust me, it was much more impressive before I slurped some. On my husband's side: he likes a tuna melt. Again -- meh, you're thinking. Everyplace does those. But here the rye is well marbled and sliced thick enough to stand up to the task without too much mayo. AND the tuna is grilled before it's added in the sandwich. Delectable. Now the most important part for any restaurant-- the people. We were fortunate to meet Monserrat and Emma and have them exceed our every expectation. They are hosts in the best sense. (Next time we'll meet the Yelp-famous Travis.) Parking is ample. Seating inside might be a bit tight on a busy morning, but fine on a Wednesday. It's San Clemente, so outside on the patio is a great choice. Sit outside. Sure inside. Get something to go. But get to Antoine's. read more

Antoine's Cafe - Soft scrambled eggs with chicken fried steak and fruit. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

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

Went back to Antoine cafe after been back to Paris-France for 8 years and did of course filled my transition beautifully before owners French and there for so many years,run with their Chef David a very tasty,pleasant and delicious menu. Service is professional and smily. Love the place. Bravo Veronique and Antoine read more

Antoine's Cafe - Me Claude and Laura mother of my kids. The plates are Pastrami sandwich wonderfull and Quich Lorraine outstanding - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

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

We went here recently for breakfast, it's a very cool place. Great service and good food. It was really busy you can tell that it's a favorite hangout for the locals as well. read more

Antoine's Cafe - Mimosas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Stopped here on the way to San Diego and there was no wait on a Saturday morning for the bar seating! here's what we ordered: - vanilla latte (4/5): came in a big bowl thing which was cute - iced hazelnut latte (2/5): immediately was watered down and didn't have much of a hazelnut flavor - carne asada plate (4/5): plate was so full and quite good - ham benedict (2.5/5): i loved the side hash browns but not the benedict itself - mickey mouse pancake (4/5): classic pancake made cute! The servers here were also very sweet and attentive! read more

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Best in SC Times every year for a reason, solid breakfast and service every day, nice latte's in a nice big cup, my go to is an omelette with Ortega chiles and fresh squeezed o.j. - worth the wait. Large portions too! read more

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

Plenty of food but overpriced. Poached eggs cooked perfectly but the hashbrowns and sausage were very greasy. To go to the bathroom, one has to go outside, literally go around the back of the building, up stairs and then into the bathroom... With a key. My disinterested server helpfully told me there's an inside bathroom at their sister place. Really? Not helpful at that moment. I understand everything is more expensive but with that comes higher expectations of great food and service. read more

A truly classic local place. Everyone seems to know everyone. The service was terrific, and the lattes come in large, handless ceramic bowls. That was a first for me. The vibe is busy but not hectic. I'll come back for a meal sometime soon! read more

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