Wonderful French crepe cafe…read more The Mushroom and Spinach crepe, add bacon, was excellent. They essentially make a French folded omelette and then wrap a crepe around it and top it off with Bechamel sauce (kind of like Alfredo for those who don't know). Even though the menu doesn't mention the sauce, it comes with it. The Nutella Banana crepe was amazing with a generous amount of Nutella inside. Instead of having the chocolate drizzle on top, I wonder if they can do Nutella drizzle on top, in addition to the Nutella that's inside already. I highly recommend paying for the extra berries on top to keep it interesting. The side of nicely seasoned breakfast potatoes rounded out the meal. Be sure to ask for a side of ketchup! Outdoor seating with great service and successful ambience right at the oceanfront in the most happening part of town, right by the San Clemente Pier.

Undesirable change of menu. They had delicious French crepes…read morethat many customers loved. So, they got rid of them. Just to make a change. Quite high-schoolish logic. I am not going to come back, and so will many others.

Wonderful brunch spot near the ocean and train tracks! Parking wasn't so difficult when I got there…read morebefore 10am on a Sunday. My husband and I shared the L'Omelette Paysanne (comes with onions,bacon or ham, potatoes) and L'Omelette Moulin (chicken pesto and mushrooms). Both were delicious, but I preferred the L'Omelette Moulin. I also liked their apple tart. The workers were friendly and didn't seem to mind me bringing my baby in with a stroller. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time, too.

The cafe has a lot of French pastry options, baguette sandwiches, more savory choices, as well as…read moresome French branded snack picnic items such as chips and wine. There is indoor and outdoor seating. We went for breakfast, and even though we went right when they opened at 8 am, the croissants didn't taste quite as fresh and buttery as expected. They looked correct and had plenty of flakes. Mine would have been better if I had spooned in some jam. Note that we came on a weekend with unusual tropical humidity, and that surely affects baking. If I were to come again, I would come for some of the lunch items or try a baguette.

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.

On our way back from our little San Diego trip, we wanted to grab something to eat, so we stopped…read morein San Clemente and found this cute little spot right off the freeway which was perfect! The place was super cute and had great reviews, so we had to give it a try. Definitely a really good spot for coffee and breakfast. And that breakfast sandwich was SO good!

The coffee it's really good here. I had it for the first time and I really enjoyed it. The first…read moreone on the menu is very caffeinated and it got me through a really long day. The seating were not that ideal for studying but it's a great place to just hang out and chat because they can get loud inside the staff were really helpful in telling me about the coffees and which one to pick so I was really grateful.

After my meal here I felt so peaceful…read more They did such a great job with the atmosphere of their restaurant while providing easy, yet delicious food options. I'm very impressed by the biscuits and gravy. Some of the best gravy i've ever had. Very flavorful. Plus the Biscuits had a beautiful crisp on the edges so they never got soggy. One detail I admired was the chilled water glasses instead of using ice. This just leveled the experience up a few notches. I'm surprised how quickly we were seated considering it was a Saturday around 10 when we arrived. Well done! When my husband and I are back in SoCal we will be visiting again.

Loved it here on a Saturday (Labor Day Weekend) around noon, party of four…read more Really busy around this time. Parking was definitely busy, cars are always pulling in and out, it can be hard to navigate the small parking lot with big vehicles, trucks! Atmosphere was pleasant, you get the nice breeze from the coast line. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Plan to wait in line around 30 minutes or so just to be safe, and plan for 5 to 10 minutes while you navigate the parking lot. Food was really good to be honest, we did enjoyed our meals, their coffees, and lattes! Definitely a worthwhile visit of you find yourself here around Dana Point!

Friday night pizza night! All summer long they are offering…read moresourdough pizza pizza pizza Green, white or red... All so very delicious. The green pesto with fresh veggies and squash blossoms was our absolute favorite. And of course you cannot go wrong with the classic margarita pizza... We had their summer tomato, ricotta salad, very fresh and delicious. And nothing goes better with a fresh pizza than a refreshing peach lemonade. I must tell you, make a reservation for these Friday night Pizza event events. There are no walk-ins. Plenty of parking, kid and dog friendly. It's the best way to spend a warm summer evening.

Service is fast and very friendly . There's no table service... order from the counter & food will…read morebe brought to the table. It's a backyard vibe, outdoor farm-to-table café... very casual but comfy: We enjoyed our brunch . . Btw, Bigger menu on the weekend & more staff too. .

Came here for an event and the next day I knew I wanted my husband to come and try out their…read morebreakfast with me! We both got a breakfast sandwich except he got the croissant! I thought mine was great and he also did as well. Their vanilla latte was great and the coffee had a nice flavor to it. Their syrups are house made. The ingredients here are fresh and amazing quality. My egg yolk was a deep orange color and tasted fresh! The service was good and I was even brought a little stool to put my purse on. It was a nice touch. The place itself is what it is labeled, a neighborhood cafe! It is homey and comfortable.

I'm embarrassed for the owners of this restaurant. The service was friendly but wow, I just paid…read more$30 for one lettuce heart sliced into 4 little spears, 2 boiled eggs and 2 caperberries with random splashes of dressing. I could've made this at home (all organic) for $2 and I'm not even kidding. This is not an exaggeration, and I spent $5 more for the second egg. Writing this so that people know before they waste their money.

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.

BEST AVOCADO TOAST IN OC! I absolutely love Organic Tree. I tried the funk toast for the first time…read moreand it did disappoint! I love everything about this place, but I'd love a little more outdoor seating options. Fun fact: you can bring back your glass juice or smoothie jar for $1 off a future drink purchase!

Everyone is so friendly and helpful. It's definitely a culture of health and wellness there, not…read morejust there for a paycheck. We also had the cereal and smoothies but forgot to photograph those! The smoothies were delicious and so was the cereal! This would be a frequently visited place if I lived in Dana Point!!

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!