Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Cafe Rae

    4.3 (522 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Cafe Rae Photos

    Business Info

    CAFE RAE ATMOSPHERE

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

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Cafe Rae

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Quaint environment.
    Paul M.

    My wife and I went to Cafe Rae this morning for breakfast. We had been there once before and really enjoyed it. This morning was another great visit. I had an omelette with tomatoes, feta cheese and pesto sauce. I also ordered a single pancake on the side, just to check out how good their pancakes are. My wife got an omelette with mushrooms and other veggies. Both omelettes were huge and delicious! They came with thickly sliced bread (we selected rye) which was also very good , and impressive. Speaking of impressive, the pancake was huge! It filled the entire plate! It was also light and delicious - the kind of pancake where you don't even need syrup, because it had a slight sweetness. The menu prices seemed high, but I will probably get three meals out of the food I ordered. Our service was ok - not bad, but nothing special. The restaurant is small and very quaint, a nice change of pace from the many sterile looking breakfast places around. Cafe Rae is now my favorite breakfast spot in San Clemente!

    Judge for yourself!
    Anthony W.

    If somewhere else on the planet has a better plate of huevos rancheros I haven't found it yet! Blueberry Pecan Coconut pancakes. ... you had me at blueberry :) ... come in midweek. You'll need to wait on the weekend for your brunch, but you'll be happy that you did.

    Banana pancakes egg sausage tater brekky! Omg this shi is fye sonnnn we eat this dis jawn and share it one meal and get fatttttt
    Hunter G.

    Cafe Rae is a very hippie styled rock n roll cafe which I love its so fun to stare at the walls and imagine what those concerts sounded like back in the day and bla bla bla but I frickin love their breakfast and go here often will be back soon !!!!

    Angel L.

    Just moved in to the city of San Clemente from the famous and chaotic "city of Los Angeles " and found this cafe very close from where I live now. This is my spot , I would definitely come for breakfast whenever I get a chance .! Food was soo good I had the Eggs florentine . Coffee was perfect . Staff was very polite and efficient, (they could smile more ") I def recommend this place . Atmosphere is great the tables by the window are popular so good luck on your visit .

    Inside restaurant
    Nancie M.

    If you want a lot of food for accessible price this is the place to go. I could not even eat 1/2 of my mexi cali breakfast bowl $14 and hubby got eggs and bacon ... so there is more than the menu so ask because I discovered that after I ordered from the main menu. Would have been nice to know but I will next time ... got here around 10 am and we were the only ones when we left place was packed.

    Chicken Pesto sandwich with green   Taste good !!!!!

    Chicken pesto sandwich with green. All foods are good. I really recommend the restaurant.

    Peach Coconut Almond Slices Pancake with Turkey bacon
    Kat G.

    Cutest brunch spot EVER!! We randomly stumbled into this colorful little gem and I'm already planning my next visit. The vibe is so fun -- bright walls, tons of plants everywhere, and even a bubble machine floating through the air (yes, bubbles!!). Total serotonin boost The food? Incredible. We had the pancakes (peach + coconut) (Obsessed), turkey bacon, omelets, and coffee -- everything was cooked to perfection and so flavorful. The portions were generous and beautifully plated too. What really blew me away was the chef coming out to check on every table. He even explained how to reheat the pancakes to make them a dessert later -- which we totally did and it slapped. That kind of care and connection is rare these days. Such a feel-good, delicious experience from start to finish. 10/10 recommend if you love a quirky, wholesome spot with seriously amazing food!

    Breakfast bowl with brisket
    Sandy C.

    First time here, loved the hippie vibe inside and the comfortable feel. It's not big, but there's quite a few seats and good for small families. They keep the door open which is nice, good air flow since there's no outdoor seating. Waitress was exceptional, so nice even though the poor thing was waiting on several tables with people coming in. Food is super tasty, I had the omelette and it was really good, one star off because I wish it came with potatoes...most breakfast places have an option of potatoes either hash-browns or roasted with your omelette and egg dishes. Would have rounded it out a bit better. Husbands breakfast bowl was okay, not as good as he hoped for, a little underwhelming for the price, he said he wished he got the omelette so next time, but other than that, experience was good and we'll be back for sure.

    bacon, eggs, and toast on a red plate

    See all

    15 days ago

    Lovely little spot! Not overcrowded for a Sunday breakfast. Prices can't be beat! Super charming and colorful place

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    26 days ago

    Very great breakfast place, the pancakes are delicious! Even the eggs. Would be coming back

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    6 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Judy Z.
    3
    444
    279

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Excellent breakfast - friendly staff. Cash preferred but they take cards. Breakfast potatoes were fantastic!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Ann W.
    0
    39
    5

    3 months ago

    Hands down best huevos rancheros ever ate in my life . Coffee was delicious too ! Food was so fresh and delicious .

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Hannah K.
    491
    79
    50

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kat G.
    0
    55
    76

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Food was amazing. The atmosphere was adorable! The service was 10/10 even though they were super busy!! We will be back!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Maynard G.
    187
    96
    16

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of C K.
    0
    14
    10

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of John P.
    16
    34
    5

    11 months ago

    Fantastic food and great service would definitely recommend this place to anyone. Great atmosphere and nice flowers

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Logan R.
    132
    4
    10

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jaz M.
    213
    53
    36

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of J L.
    38
    25
    1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 14

    Ask the Community - Cafe Rae

    Is their outdoor seating suitable for dogs?

    No, there is no outdoor seating.

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Breakfast & Brunch 17,177 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Ellie's Table - Mission omelet with egg white and turkey

    Ellie's Table

    4.5(832 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    •$$

    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.

    I can't believe I'd never been here. The place is super cute and the staff is so helpful…read more I tried the Prosciutto AM sandwich. A toasted ciabatta braid sandwich with a broken yolk sunny side egg, fried prosciutto, alfalfa sprouts, tomato, a whipped gout cheese spread, and pesto. The sandwich was delicious but it could've had way less alfalfa sprouts. I can't wait to go back and try more breakfasts items and pastries.

    Photos
    Ellie's Table - Good display

    Good display

    Ellie's Table - Turkey Sandwich on multigrain bread

    Turkey Sandwich on multigrain bread

    Ellie's Table - Spanish omelette

    See all

    Spanish omelette

    The Ramos House Café - Burratta tomato and peaches

    The Ramos House Café

    4.3(1.7k reviews)
    5.3 mi
    •$$$

    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.

    Photos
    The Ramos House Café
    The Ramos House Café - Apple Cinnamon Beignets

    Apple Cinnamon Beignets

    The Ramos House Café - Huevos Rancheros w/ Fried Poached Egg, Morning Chubs & Chilis.

    See all

    Huevos Rancheros w/ Fried Poached Egg, Morning Chubs & Chilis.

    Cafe Mimosa - Current "not new sauce"

    Cafe Mimosa

    3.9(1k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    •$$

    Absolutely love this place when we are in town. Always a wonderful experience and exceptional…read moredelectable dishes. Today we chose the duck confit with fries, ridiculously delicious. Cremé brūlée French toast, out of this world delicious, not overly sweet; so many berries. The fruit platter, steel oats and a basic ham, eggs and home potatoes. Side of bacon and a freshly made espresso, woohoo! Everything was freshly made to order. Never disappointed in anything we order here. Service is always accommodating. Small indoor seating, maybe 6 tables outdoors. Ambiance is comfortable, clean and inviting. Don't miss out on this gem if in town.

    Service was immediate, we were greeted and seated once we walked up on a Sunday afternoon. We sat…read moreon the patio cause it was a warm day and inside was too toasty for us. I see the ratings on this place and I wonder why? We ordered two steak plates; one Steak and eggs cooked rare and another steak and frites cooked medium. They were both terrible. Chewy and cooked wrong. The medium was cook rare and the rare one was goey. No flavor at all. I instantly regretted picking this location for brunch. I bagged up the steaks for my dog and headed out disappointed. For 62$ I wish I could say I was full and satisfied but I'm unfortunately not. Just lacking overall in taste. The breakfast potatoes tasted like free potatoes from a motel breakfast and the side salad with the steak frites just had a red vinaigrette dressing on Roman lettuce, no character at all. If you just want mimosas I guess this is a good place for that, they had a range in flavors from original orange juice to blueberry. But I recommend saving your money and cooking breakfast/lunch at home. The two stars are for the service! Food, no stars! 0 **They also have no ranch or A1 So I expected the steak to be on point.... Smh!

    Photos
    Cafe Mimosa - Dining interior

    Dining interior

    Cafe Mimosa - Eggs Benedict with Salmon Brunch

    Eggs Benedict with Salmon Brunch

    Cafe Mimosa - French vanilla latte

    See all

    French vanilla latte

    Cafe Rae - breakfast_brunch - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...