My husband and I have been coming here for a few years, and we've never had a remarkable customer service experience. This review is 2 stars ONLY because the quality of the coffee has always been high, but we had a 0-star experience with the cashier today and walked out without purchasing anything. I don't know what had her in such a sour mood, but this woman with chin-length black hair was very curt and rude from the beginning of our interaction. Didn't return our "hello/good morning", which I would expect if it was busy, but we were the only ones waiting to order. When my husband asked for a cold brew, she snapped "I don't have cold brew. I can make an iced americano" without looking up from the POS screen. He said that was fine and gave her my drink order next (an iced vanilla latte). When she read the order back, she said "iced vanilla nutmeg latte" and I tried to correct her. The tone with which she said "vanilla NUTMEG. We don't have vanilla. The nutmeg is IN IT already. I can't make a plain vanilla latte." was so shocking that I was second-guessing myself--do vanilla lattes not exist? Had I not been ordering them for years at Bear Coast? How did I not notice that they always had nutmeg in them?? My husband dragged me out so that neither of us would be tempted to match her energy. What was already an off morning took a significant turn for the worse with that negative interaction, and it's been bothering us enough for the last hour that I felt compelled to write a review. If you're reading this, ma'am, I really hope your day turns around! I would hate for Bear Coast to lose any more business or long-time customers because of the negativity. read more

such a cute store, i went with my friends and they made a really good matcha latte and an amazing breakfast sandwich. definitely cute to do work at or hang out with friends read more

Bear Coast Coffee - matcha latte and orange latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dana Point, California

Cute little coffee shop in Dana point. Staff was friendly and my iced vanilla nutmeg latte was good! read more

Bear Coast Coffee - Iced vanilla nutmeg latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dana Point, California

The coffee was good. The service was underwhelming. It felt like the staff was part of a clique and I wasn't. To make matters worse, the SUGGESTED tips from the checkout terminal were 20, 22, and 25%. Really?! There was a time when a 15% tip meant someone hustled and was really kind which resulted in great service. In this case, I stood in line to order my own coffee and had to pick it up when someone finished making it. And you EXPECT 20% or more for a tip. NOPE. read more

Excellent, gorgeous food and coffee. Friendly service, great location and nice space.

Best coffee shop ever. The service, coffee, and ambiance are the best you'll find anywhere. All the employees are committed to serving the best cup of Joe read more

I LOVE their Horchata Latte with Oat Milk!! So so good. The service is great and love both the San Clemente and Dana Point locations read more

Bear Coast Coffee - Horchata Oat Milk Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dana Point, California

January 2019 Glad to announce that all is back to normal, every visit from December thru present have been pleasant and have not experience any problems. We love their warm MORNING CITRUS (just a tip, first have your Hot lattes prior to diving into your Morning Citrus bc the citrus changes the palate taste to the latte. It may not be a problem fir you but it totally changes mine just a heads up.) They only serve their Breakfast Burritos on Weekends. They use to offer them everyday of the week until a few weeks ago. We also enjoy their Egg and Feta Breakfast Sandwich and ask for a side of their Goddess Crema and some of their home made hot sauce. It feels GOOD GOOD Good to be a regular again. ~~~~~~~~~~ 10/22/18 Came back as a second chance from the mishap 2 weeks. After a long LONG day at the DMV taking written driving test, and transferring tittle etc, we wanted something to eat. We ordered their Morning citrus roll, but was sad to hear that after lunch they turn their oven off. WhT a bummer, I guess it makes sense not to waste power but darn it things taste better when they are warmed. So we got a Raspberry scone, bc a month ago we tried the morning citrus and it was not that good cold. Well not a terrible experience but come on ma _______ 10/14/18 Sunday Sad to write a sad and disappointed review ;( but bc my yelp community appreciates honesty and true facts. This is for improvement purposes. My hubby and I came over this morning at 9:30am, we ordered a feta and egg sandwich and a breakfast burrito. We always order our food prior to our hot lattes bc that's just how we like it, keeps the drink hot and fresh. The food was way off today, the breakfast burrito was not cooked all the way so we took it back, the manager told the cook that they it should always bake in the oven for 8-9 minutes. When it came out, I was already done with my Feta and Egg sandwich. The taste of the burrito was extra salty and the bacon was not cooked at all. On top of all this, I get an avocado nubby on my feta and egg sandwich, that was just the last draw of the day, we didn't even stay for hot lattes. The first few days it was awesome everything was excellent and no problems at all. It all started coming down shift after this past Sunday, we came in and the barista was not pleasant at all she looked tired and no kind of welcoming vives at all. No worries we left it alone and carried on with our day. They were too busy, which is a good hung for business, but we couldn't even get ahold of someone. So we kust I hope that they pick up and continue to what we love them for. Will be taking a break from this location in the meantime. ______________ Please check out my short vid of my stirring their delicious house made almond milk latte! Proof that their house made Almond Milk is frothy and oh so yummy! It's hard to find an almond milk with this consistency, unless it's filled with nasty undesirable gums to create that froth. Not this one, this is house made great quality and yum in a cup good! I highly recommend you adventure and try their White sesame seed croissant with cheese and mustard on the inside (delicate taste not over powering) whole-wheat. It's very fresh and just perfect for an afternoon snack! The customer service is on point, the atmosphere is lively and the area is quaint and just a cool place to enjoy the perfect latte! You can also walk across the street and sit at the Plaza's concrete benches. They are always rocking and seating is VERY limited so there is an option. Plus the plaza also has a cute historic little water feature on the entrance (left side of bear coast across parking. Also on Saturdays, the plaza hosts the Daba Point Farmers Market so there is limited parking spaces available up front, but in the back of the building they have plenty. read more

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Great coffee, friendly staff, and plenty of seating both inside and out. A great stop whether it's just for a moment, to stay and hang with friends, or stay longer for work or study. They were also playing Taylor Swift's Folklore and Evermore albums when I was there... which may or may not have influenced this positive review. read more

I came here to study for an hour or two on a weekday. The place is definitely smaller, but it worked for what I was looking for. I don't think I saw many outlets so beware if you're the type of person that needs a plug. I bought a drink and a pastry (can't exactly remember what they were), but it was pretty good! The staff was also friendly and helpful. There's plenty of parking, but I did notice it was pretty full by the time I left (~2pm). I took one star off because it wasn't anything special, but if I'm in the area I may stop by again for a coffee! read more

Solid coffee, but my wife thought her latte could have used a little more flavor. Service was excellent, and the merchandise was super cool! Ambiance is excellent with great outdoor seating and harbor vibe read more

Bear Coast Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dana Point, California

I'm doing a huge tour of coffee shops in the south OC. This shop is cute and the parking is free and easy. I got a caramel latte. It was overwhelmingly sweet and I couldn't taste the espresso shot. It was disappointing since based on the coffee bean bags, it sounds like the roaster was more complex than second wave coffee. The staff was friendly. read more

My new favorite place! I love it here. The service is wonderful, the people here are extra friendly. Love their coffee... iced latte, cold brew and whole bean. Only notes I do have for them: I don't love the tater tots in the breakfast burrito. Also, the breakfast bowl is nice and healthy. But it's really just a minimal salad. I'd add quinoa, maybe some white beans and other stuff to it. read more

Small shop, good cold brew. Came because I saw that they had outlets and wanted to crank some work, but it is by no means a great study/work environment to stay long at because the shop is very small, tables are small and along the side, and it can get loud especially on a weekend morning. Great free subterranean parking though. read more

Good coffee, chill ambience with calming indie/beach/prog rock, and a wide variety of baked goods and treats to go with your coffee. We brought our 6mo and no one batted an eye. read more

On a scenic drive down Coast Hwy, we found ourselves in need of a good iced coffee. And we're so glad we found Bear Coast. I asked a really authentically friendly guy working the register what he'd recommend and he pointed to their house-made syrups (specialty drinks). We tried the Vanilla Nutmeg Latte and the Horchata Latte, both iced. Similar flavor profiles with the Horchata being just a touch stronger, super smooth espresso, absolutely loved them both. We also tried the pistachio almond croissant and were oooohing and aaaaahing - croissants are always a gamble...will they be dry?...not one bit on these - so good! Great outdoor area on a nice plaza - on Friday morning, people were visiting and working on laptops. We liked it so much we came back the next morning on our way back up Coast Hwy - the Saturday crowd definitely has the baristas hustling but it was still a great experience and we got to take our drip coffees (great complex flavor profile!) and walk around the farmer's market. I'm keeping my punch card...I'll be back for more! After we go through the bags of beans we bought. read more

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This place is awesome! The coffee is top-notch--I love their Ethiopian and Colombian single origins. Their drip coffees taste as good as other places' pour-overs. My wife said her latte was one of the best she's ever had. The bliss balls and pastries were all tasty and fresh-baked, and next time I'm going to try one of the breakfast sandwiches. We loved the vibe--there was a line out the door but the baristas and friendly people working the register kept people moving through quickly. Lots of people hanging at the tables outside, dogs around--very chill place with great coffee and food! read more

Had the breakfast sandwich and was pleasantly surprised by how upscale it was. Amazing taste and unique combination. A specialty drink and sandwich was $14, pretty good value for the quality. I LOVE that their drinks are served in glass or ceramic if dining in. That makes such a huge difference in the coffee taste. You don't see a lot of shops doing this anymore. Customer service was also very good! read more

Bear coast is awesome - perfect spot for a post surf cup of coffee and a blueberry muffin. The coffee here is excellent, and the baked goods are seriously above my expectations from a standard coffee shop.... but for me the breakfast options aren't great. Something about the breakfast sandwich just doesn't work - it's loaded with pesto and greens, tons of bread, not much egg and no meat. I've had the breakfast burrito in the past and it's nothing to write home about. To end on a positive note, they make a great latte and again their baked goods are awesome! Stop by and try the almond pistachio croissant. read more

Nice location and great service. But coffee was meh My latte was watery and espresso wasn't flavorful. Too bad because everything else is great! read more

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This place is the polar opposite of Starbucks...in all the best ways. I truly can't decide if the service or the coffee/food was my favorite. Barista Hannah spent time explaining and making sure I got exactly what I wanted. She was knowledgeable and her customer service skills were exceptional. The menu is delightful. Great breakfast offerings and incredible pastries. If I lived in the area this would for sure be my go to place!!! read more

Delicious coffee this morning before my walk along the coast with my hubby. The store was open on time which I LOVE! We were there bright and early. :) store was clean and the girls were friendly and we loved the coffee and breakfast burrito and morning bun. read more

My wife and I came here for the first time after a long ride up to Dana point. We were excited to try a new coffee shop and had previously heard good things about their coffee. I ordered an iced v latte with whole milk and the wife ordered another flavored latte with whole milk, iced. In addition we ordered the breakfast burrito. First things first the latte's were god awful, they both tasted like 98% milk and 2% tart/burnt espresso. I was going to simply ask them to remake mine but I tried my wife's and her's tasted the exact same. We're not sure if it was the barista on shift or what but it was only the second time in my life that I've taken 2 sips of a drink and thrown it out. I didn't attempt to return it as if they were 0/2 I'd expect then to be 0/3. Next the breakfast burrito we got was delicious. Unfortunately it was so delicious that I remembered the flavors from a food truck I know, called Rooster, which is one of my favorites in LA and do they prepare their burritos for coffee shops I frequent. That said, coffee shops always advertise when they serve Rooster burrito's this place seemed to be passing it off as their own which seemed a bit odd and backward to me, no where on the menu did it say that their burritos are pre-packaged by Rooster. It seems a bit sneaky to me that they are not a advertising this. All of that said it was my first time so maybe I'll give them another chance for coffee down the line we'll see. read more

I feel bad, but I gotta day it. Am I the only one who thinks this place's espresso is nasty? Ok, so local Laguna girl here who loves coffee and discovering the next best coffee shop (especially because the ones in Laguna Beach are meh). Celine is the name, almond milk latte is my game, and always on the hunt for the best. I originally tried Bear Coast in San Clemente a few months ago. I got an iced almond milk latte..which btw $1.25 for almond milk?! But I guess they make their own in house? So that's cool. Anyway, at that time I thought the latte was not very good. Bitter, almost sour or burnt taste? I couldn't quite figure it out. Even the color is like a very warm caramel color..much more yellowy brown in comparison to other places. But then my boyfriend and I decided to give it another shot since we saw there was the location in Dana Point. Well, I chickened out and got an iced almond milk chai. Very good. But this morning after yoga I decided I was gonna try the espresso again, thinking it might have been a fluke at the SC location. Nope. Today I got an iced almond milk dirty chai latte. It has that same soury taste, so yes, it is their espresso. I'm sad to leave this review because I like the place. The employees are nice and the vibe is good. The best coffee in South OC by far is still Portola for me. Soo good. Their espresso just works so well with almond milk, whether having it hot or iced. And the reason we even tried this place in the first place is because a barista at Portola told my boyfriend Bear Coast was his fave. Maybe their regular coffee roasts are better, but whatever they're doing for espresso is just not working for my taste buds. The only saving grace for me is their chai. Whatever brand of chai concentrate they have is yummy. And that's the reason I'll come back to Bear Coast every once in awhile. Also saw someone say the same thing about the espresso, so glad it's not just me.) read more

Bear Coast Coffee - Iced dirty chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dana Point, California

It's clean. It's simple and a very safe choice. The workers are very nice and are happy to start a conversation with you. The food and drinks were also good. Like I said, safe. read more

I didnt know they had a second location. Me and my girl came here few weeks ago on our way to San Diego. I got me a Fetta egg cheese Sandwich with some regular warm coffee. Think we both ordered the same thing. It taste really good. NIcer even better spot on the beach. I will be a regular since i live nearby now. read more

Definitely feel good supporting a local business like this one! They donate part of their sales to https://oneattatime.org/ and they rock at making Java The drinks are reasonably priced (!) and actually delicious.. maybe even addictive. And get this. They make their own almond milk! What! And no one makes you feel like an asshole for not knowing what something on the menu is. Because who needs that kind of pressure? We are just here for caffeine and love. I'm dreaming of anything with lavender in it They also have sweet merch & other stuff you didn't know you needed in your life. Thanks for existing and being groovy read more

Great food. Clean location and super friendly staff. Coffee was great too. My daughter was even able to enjoy everything with me. Great little coffee shop in Small little Dana Point read more

Bear Coast Coffee - Sign board - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dana Point, California

I was really excited to try this place so it could be my expectations were two high. Cute place, friendly staff but bottom line for me was a bad coffee experience. I got a cold brew. Don't recommend. read more

This place is dope. Great coffee, good service, dog friendly, and the egg and feta breakfast sandwich is EASILY the best sandwich in Dana Point (if not all of OC.) It's always a great experience and everyone that works there is super nice. I've never caught anyone on a bad day there, even throughout this pandemic. Thanks for the hard work, and the Cam special is primo! read more

Literally writing this as I walk out with my coffee. This place is SO good. It is so hard to find good quality coffee that isn't watery and bleh but they have the best coffee I've had! This is my new spot for coffee. I got their famous lavender caramel coffee with oat milk and omg heavenly. Also their breakfast burrito SLAPPSSS. Must dip it in the sauce. Also the staff is so friendly and it's very lively and fun in hear. The atmosphere and coffee is all 100! I will be back!! read more

Bear Coast Coffee - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dana Point, California

I went in and ordered a drink. While I was waiting for my drink, a customer came in with a massive dog who began to howl like a wolf... insanely loud. The worker making my drink started howling back at the dog and the dog kept jumping up on the counter excited to see the worker and is putting his paws all over the food on the counter. Both were howling so incredibly loud at each other. Obviously, this customer is a regular as this seemed to be a normal routine with everyone. The worker making my drink then stops making my drink, gets a piece of bacon, comes from around the counter, and feeds the dog the bacon all the while the dog is licking his hands. He then pets the dog and fur is flying everywhere. The worker then goes back behind the counter, DOESNT WASH HIS HANDS, and finishes making my drink. It was the most appalling food safety scene I'd ever witnessed. NEVER COMING BACK. WARNING: if you come in the morning, there's a good chance dog fur or saliva is somehow in your drink. read more

The coffee shop is super cute and we got lucky we went while they weren't too busy the second time. The first day, the line was out the door and it was hectic. The oatmeal had a nice texture to it, but the horchata iced latte lacked flavor. The second day, I tried the maple iced latte and it was better, but still not crazy on the flavor. The pistachio almond croissant was one of the best things I've ever eaten and I would go back solely to get it again! read more

Bear Coast Coffee - Maple latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dana Point, California

Small cozy. Excellentent product. Shot was a bit under, but i could tell it was of high quality. Ended up taking beans home (glad i did; I was able to dial in a great shot). Costomer service is good. Very friendly and welcoming. I live a ways a way, but i can confidently say its worth the drive. If you're in the area, Bear Coast is definitely worth checking out. read more

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Was excited to try a new local spot but was turned off after waiting 20 minutes for our order-which wouldn't usually bother me for local spots but after seeing other people come and go that came after us, yes I was annoyed. One of the employees had her friends come to visit, and they of course got their drinks right away before us. So that was definitely annoying and of course her friends distracted her from doing her job and as a result my husbands coffee was sitting there (no one called his name) so it was not warm anymore and they forgot about my drink, the easiest drink (cold brew). I asked for a splash a oat milk 3 times but the girl was too busy talking to her friends she didn't hear me, and then she has the audacity to give me a sarcastic "thank you" because I didn't say thank you when she gave me my drink-she should step outside to hang with her friends and maybe someone should be taking care of paying customers. Unfortunately I am not coming back. read more

Got a coffee and a breakfast burrito. Coffee was fine, slightly too acidic, but the hash browns and the egg in the burrito were cold. Hash brown wasn't even cooked through and was still a little frozen. Really nauseating to bite into. We threw it out after two bites. Frustrating because we had already driven away by the time we started eating the burrito so we didn't have time to take it back. read more

The drip coffee is really good when it's hot, which seems to be rare. Last two visits the coffee has been lukewarm. When I mentioned this to the cashier, after a long blank stare, he suggested adding hot water to my coffee to warm it up. Not sure I'll go back. read more

This is my first yelp review. I've been a customer of this business for years. At this location I've never had particularly great service but today I had a horrible experience. The girl working today at the front with dark hair was so rude. There was no line when we walked in and only one other person in the cafe. We were not welcomed, she treated us as if we were stupid making simple orders (a cold brew and vanilla latte). Everything from her facial expressions, tone of voice, to hand gestures were all reading extremely negative. This gal (short dark hair, working register at 12:15 on 6/29) provided the worst service I've ever had a at a coffee shop. Left without ordering. read more

I was traveling for work and wanted to support a local coffee shop. Bear Coast had great coffee, and a tasty Avocado Toast. Friendly staff with minimal wait time. Highly recommend! read more

Bear Coast Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dana Point, California

I love Bear Coast, been going to the one in San Clemente since they opened. Always nice to grab coffee and walk the beach. Glad to see this location open up, they have a better menu from the one in San Clemente. The food options are great! They serve all kind of gluten free, vegan options along with oat milk. This location also has a larger space for seating inside and out. read more

Bear Coast Coffee - Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dana Point, California