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    Bon Appetit Cafe

    4.3 (122 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Breakfast sandwich
    Teagan T.

    Loved loved loved their egg white frittata! Normally I wouldn't order anything with only egg whites fearing that they came out of a carton but I could taste the freshness in these eggs. The feta spread on top and refreshing salad on the side? I'm gonna be back! That croissant breakfast sandwich was no joke either. Full thick slab of fluffy eggs and cheese on top of a gorgeous croissant, I'm hungry just looking at the picture. Bon Appétit café is also an incredible place to people watch, on top of being a delicious breakfast/brunch eatery in Dana Point that's not a pizza joint. I heard it's an epidemic. Pizza parlors opening here. Also their coffee cups have a fun special handle so it feels comfortable to hold!

    Baked peach, goat cheese, pancetta and arugula appetizer
    Jacqueline B.

    Bon Appetit is a lovely new addition to the Dana Pt restaurant scene, and a real upgrade from the previous place! The elegant French style interior is a perfect space to enjoy the delicious food and attentive service from the owner and staff. We had the pleasure of meeting Steve, an owner and gracious host who made sure everything was to our liking. We started with an off menu appetizer we had heard about from friends- baked peaches with goat cheese, pancetta and arugula which was incredible! The branzino was fresh and tender with crisp roast potatoes to die for. Beef stew was so filling and delicious and as full as we were we had room for the best dessert in town-chocolate soufflé! The only thing I'd change next time is order wine instead of a cocktail. The Aperol, St Germaine one I ordered tasted only of prosecco and lemon juice, which was kindly replaced for the Elevated Margarita which was so strong I couldn't finish it. The wine list looks appealing and I think is a better choice for this exception French cuisine.

    Jen A.

    Our server was Perry and he was very accommodating and friendly! There was also another employee that served our food that was great and brought a water bowl for my friend's dog. Food was delicious and the drinks were great. Loved the berry vinaigrette dressing as well as the goat cheese appetizer. Perry was very attentive and gave lots of good recommendations on what to order. I ordered a salad and my friend ordered the French Dip. Definitely recommend and love that the patio is dog friendly :)

    Grilled branzino
    Denys P.

    The branzino was absolutely amazing--fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. The service was excellent and very attentive. Highly recommend!

    Dark Chocolate Soufflé Ice Cream
    Kaylee S.

    You can tell the chefs put effort into the food quality here! The Dark Chocolate Soufflé is required to have 30 minutes as it comes out freshly made. The soufflé with ice cream was the perfect pairing to match the decadence of the warm gooey soufflé. The ice cream also tasted house made as the vanilla bean flavor really came through. The ambiance was fancy and there was also plenty of outdoor seating.

    Latte
    Mary Ann P.

    You really can't go wrong when they serve lavazza coffee and throw in some delicious pastries and entrees The two young ladies working were so sweet and did a great job on my coffee. Even the little bathroom is decorated so pretty!! This cafe is in the heart of the Del Prado neighborhood next to the full restaurant which is serving wonderful food. I can't wait to return and try some other items

    Patio
    Jus E.

    The service was good the staff were always checking on me... The ambiance inside was a bit loud but was good outside( since no one like to eat outside) The food was okay... the hanger steak was okay, it wasn't season properly so cannot really taste it, the french onion soup was so, so... probably because it wasn't cooked as much ‍ I ask for a basket of bread without them letting me know that I had to pay for it... so had to pay $6. The bread basket wasn't warm and was ok. Overall I do like the place but it is overrated and too pricey. The food is ok but won't pay for that price.

    Croissant sandwich
    Rich T.

    Nice cafe with good vibes for a quick morning bite. The croissant sandwich was good but I preferred my wife's soufle pancakes which was the perfect amount of sweet and savory.

    Elisa G.

    I didn't realize this restaurant changed hands in March 2026. Perry is our server and he's very nice. They have a few gluten free options and Perry raved about the salmon so bf is ordering it medium rare. The octopus looks really good so I'm going with that. They have WiFi but you need a password. We had an unexpectedly good dinner here and I loved my octopus which was so TENDER and juicy! Bf really liked his salmon and I gad a bite and wanted more!! We didn't have dessert but will be back soon! Definitely a solid 4 stars which is great!! I can't wait to come back and try the calamari and shrimp.

    MaDonna W.

    Ooh La La! I can't believe it took us this long to get to bon appétit Café in Dana Point. We were celebrating a birthday and we were pleasantly surprised with a slice of fresh delicious cheesecake with a strawberry coulis with fresh strawberries Maryann, was our gracious waitress. ( she was very sweet to come by several times as we could not decide what we wanted off the menu. Everything looked so delicious and so on point with our appetite.) Every dish came out perfect. The salmon with sautéed spinach and potatoes was so flavorful and delicious. The French dip was devoured. We are looking forward to coming back and enjoying the Tartines and croissants. This restaurant is everything! We are so happy that they have arrived here in Dana Point. They have done everything to make you feel warm and invited in a very Parisian way. It's on a corner so there is patio seating we sat in the main dining. So comfortable. Parking can always be a bit of a challenge on Del Prado. Give yourself time to find parking in one of the lots or on the street as we did. Bon appétit Café is a culinary delight. I get the sense that this will be a staple for a very, very long time in this community.

    Bruschetta Tartine
    Susan S.

    What a cute new restaurant where the former Maison Restaurant was. Atmosphere is very French Cafe very chic, light open and carefree. Our food was simple and delicious. The homemade Yogurt was excellent I can't believe how creamy and delicious it is! The honey added is so flavorful. I recommend this dish! I recommend highly!

    Honey latte, Rose latte, Almond latte
    Lexie A.

    Came to Dana Point for my best friend's birthday and visited this cute place! Plenty of delicious pastries, we tried the peanut butter cookie and cheese danish (both were 10/10!) Friendly customer service and great ambiance, very beautiful inside. My coffee was pretty strong but still very good, I added some sugar and it was perfect! Great experience! Would come back.

    French dip
    C T.

    Fun fact about French dip since I loved it so much here: Did you know that French dip was actually invented in the early 1900s in Los Angeles, California? We were welcomed with the kindest staff and the most beautiful cafe I've probably ever seen. I loved the blue, vintage, classy interior. French dip- (9/10) My favorite French dip I've ever tried so far! Meat was so juicy and soft! Melted in my mouth! Perfect baguette! Savory and tasty sauce! Salad on the side- (10/10) Best salad ever. Sweet, tangy, and fresh salad with grapes, pear, raisins, and nuts. Highly recommend French dip, especially as the first thing you get here if it's your first time. My dad had the eggs Benedict and loved it! I tried a bit and the poached eggs were very delicious. Overall, I wish I could give this cafe a 6/5 stars! Worth the wait and hype

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    Yes of course! We also offer a gluten free beer and local OC drafts!

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