Great little gem. Everything is fresh to order! We will be regulars. A must try for those looking for simple fresh food from a small business. read more

I just went in for a cup of coffee and a bowl of fruit. I am on a strict vegan low carb diet and had just hiked near 20 mikes last two days and was back in town. Bowl of fruit is not standard menu item for cloud Cafe, side of fruit is. The owner graciously made me a bowl out of blueberries, watermelon, and orange slices, very balanced and healthful considering generous amount of blue berries in the bowl at a reasonable price. I liked Clouds Cafe and give it 5 stars. read more

All I can say is WOW. A friend recommended this place, so we decided to try it I got the steamed omelette with hash brown and toast it was so so good. Others in my party got the Belgian waffle, eggs and meat with coffee. What a steak for $8. It's very quaint, and since everything is fresh made, takes about 10-15 min to get the food. Well worth the wait. They have a very affordable lunch menu with sandwiches with chips starting at $5. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

I have lived in California for 4 years now and from San Clemente but had to drive up here for work on my car and randomly found this place. I have nothing but absolutely amazing things to say about this lovely family owner Cafe. Our waiter was so attentive and friendly and our food was delicious, I can't believe the prices with the quality of the food! I have never been to a place where you pay so little and have an amazing experience and food quality at the same time! I was full from breakfast so I didn't finish my eggs and after we got the check the owner came out and asked if I didn't like them. I thought that was so nice of her and it shows you she really cares about her customers. I would recommend this place to anyone. Me and my husband will be back even though it's 25 minutes away. It is such a nice old school authentic spot! Amazing start to my day read more

Not sure where all the rave reviews came from but this place is just ok. The food is edible but not fantastic by any means. It's a storefront AND a restaurant. Not sure what they're trying to sell but I see christmas trees in the corner. (It's March) A painting, an empty 5 gallon jug on the floor and some empty aluminum cans in a waste basket next to my table. (Which if you don't know... will gather flies) On to the food. If you are the only customer in the restaurant...Shouldn't your food come out hot? I ordered the two eggs breakfast. The eggs came out hot, and the hash browns came out hot. The bacon was lukewarm (and that's being generous) My toast came out cold. I asked for an orange juice and they brought it out to me in a tea cup. An amount you might serve a child. (I'm a grown ass man). The hash browns they serve you can pick up at any Albertson's or Stater bros. That being said... I'm gonna have to assume that the salsa they served me was also store bought. For being a "mom and pop" shop... I expected more. This place lacks creativity in the food and the place is disorganized. Oh... and if you're gonna serve food... you should probably be clean-shaven. Serving food in a hoodie and an unshaven face is unprofessional. The staff is friendly but I will not re-visit this place again. read more

I had the steamed omlette and it was Soo delicious! Light, fluffy, and yet filling. My husband had the breakfast burrito with the sun dried tomatoe tortilla and he loved it as well. At first, I was a little hesitant to go in since it didn't look like a typical restaurant but I'm so glad we did. The service was really personable and friendly, the food was delicious, who can ask for more? read more

This is a interesting hidden breakfast place. It's a family own business, and the menu & food are very simple. Yet, they use unique China to serve coffee. Since I have two young kids, so seeing kids drawings on the wall as decoration is attractive to me. Service is great and friendly. read more

The perfect breakfast! Eggs, light and fluffy, toast perfectly toasted, bacon was large and super crispy, potato cakes also crispy! All served on beautiful china. The lovely woman who I think runs it was engaging and friendly. Definitely coming back!! read more

Cloud Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

This morning my husband said let's go out to eat- I want pancakes. So I looked at Yelp to find a new place we have never gone to before and Cloud Cafe came up! When sorting the reviews starting at newest, the first review posted 17 minutes prior with five stars showed pictures of the pancakes saying they were great. Immediately sold. The location is easy to get to, good signage and good parking. There is a cute area for outdoor seating or you can eat at the inside tables. Upon walking up, every table had smiling people, good plates of food, and there was lots of happy laughs. Very good ambiance! We were seated immediately by a nice man, and he quickly came out with our coffee, leaving us our own pot. My husband got an adorable mug with a cloud on it, and I got the prettiest tea cup and coaster ever (seriously obsessed). He got the pancake special with eggs, I got the Denver omelet with potatoes and toast. Food came out in good time, and was divine. The pancakes were perfectly fluffy, sprinkled in powdered sugar, and came with Vermont maple syrup (yummm!). My omelet was incredible and so much I couldn't even finish, my husband could though and he also loved it. The food was served on adorable plates, the environment was very relaxed and very pleasant, with all the food we got, it was all under $25. Seriously incredible for South OC. We believe we found our new go to breakfast joint!! Amazing!! read more

Cute, little place I found thanks to Yelp. As others have said it is on the second floor of a office building, easy to see signs if you are already in the back parking lot of the building - not on El Toro. They were pretty busy but I still had fast service. I had a breakfast burrito, it was good. Was it the best food I've ever had, no. But it was good, great value and unique little place. Worth a try if you are in the area. read more

This is one of my favorite breakfast place. Great service and great food. Prices are also very affordable.

This is a very untique hide away ! Next to a vap. Shop ???? Food is A 9.9 /10 Service is great ! The bacon is a 10 ! Eggs 10 ! Waffle is a 10 ! Food is fresh and tasty ! Prices are great ! The folks are older ! But very nice ! Just hope they can keep it up ! With the quality of Food / Service ! Bests: Lee read more

Found this little place on Yelp and decided to try it based on the good Yelp reviews. This restaurant is upstairs and it is so cute. The food is very good. My mom had the French Toast and they're nice and full cinnamon! So good! I had the breakfast burrito wrapped in a spinach wrap and it was very good! The people who work there are soooooooo nice and I love that they keep the coffee coming! I will definitely go back! read more

WOW! Was a little weary about this walk up to a business building and really didn't expect much. But WOW! Love the first tea cups to the table clothes. It's a little mismatch to the space itself but I appreciate the effort. Service is attentive and food is awesome. I'm not an omelet fan but this place changed my mind. They are steamed and so very tasty. Inlets were like clouds in my mouth. Love it! read more

Stopped in and had the breakfast burrito, it was delicious. Friendly atmosphere, great service, I will definitely be coming back!

Quaint. I get it. I drove past this corner almost daily. And hesitated coming since it was a bit inconvenient and I realized there were stairs and a business complex involved. Lol. I finally took the dive and came. Glad I did. And it was a quiet and filling breakfast. I brought my two children with me and didn't feel out of place at all. It's clean. It feels like Home a bit. The cute little dishes and the details show. I had the steamed omelette, it was pretty good, arrived on a croissant. It was fluffy with a hint of cheese. Very straightforward but fulfilling. We were greeted before our food arrived with a few strawberries, ripe and yet a simple touch. We also shared an order of full stack buttermilk pancakes. They were so delicious. Very fluffy and thick. I can say we were honestly filled-up. We also had a side of hash browns that looked like the toaster ones from Trader Joe's or elsewhere, I'm pretty sure they were the same. Still good, just not special. I would return! Definitely a unique gem. read more

Came in for breakfast on Fathers Day food was fantastic. The home cooking was Exactly what I wanted especially for such a picky eater. The China the food is served on is beautiful. I will be back tomorrow to try the lunch menu. read more

Cloud Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Odd location but food was good! It's upstairs in a business complex building.Inside at the front of the cafe is a vape shop which was a little strange lol my boyfriend got a breakfast burrito and said it was really great and super fresh! I had a waffle with bacon and it was good too, nothing crazy, but still good. read more

Cloud Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I drove by this building a 1000 times and happened to look up and see the Cloud Cafe sign. So we stopped and I'm very glad we did. The apple cinnamon omelette was amazing and service was really good for being a small family run spot. I always enjoy these small breakfast spots! read more

Spectacular! Coffee served in beautiful porcelain, hoity-toity fancy cups, delicious eggs, pancakes and wonderful service all for a price too low to repeat in polite company. But I say with lower prices comes room for higher tips. Did I mention their frequent eaters card? I should be able to max that card out for my first free meal by Friday. First-time experience was really fabulous. Thank you so much. read more

I had the steamed omelette with ham, onions and peppers. Definitely worth the wait! The salsa had a serious kick but delicious. Coffee was smooth. Chocolate pancakes were fluffy, golden and not short on the chips. Service was fabulous. Definitely will come back. read more

Cloud Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lake Forest, California

The food is really good. Homemade. Fresh ingredients. Service is a lil slow. But overall great food and coffee

Love this place. The food & service are excellent. I felt valued as a customer. Everything from steamed omelette, hash brown, toast, fruit, orange juice to coffee are delicious read more

Amazing, wonderful cute little restaurant. Eggs are delicious. Fresh brewed coffee. Friendly service. China dishes are nice. Definitely going back! read more

Food was very good at great prices. I had a turkey breakfast burrito and my wife had a great bowl of oatmeal. Owner was very friendly. If we have the chance as we are traveling, we'll definitely eat here again. read more

This is a New find for me, good price, wonderful waffles, cant wait to try lunch here. Also love thr antique dishes read more

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I was looking for a breakfast place where I could enjoy the food and have a nice conversation with those I was with. The food was great, especially their steamed omelet. It's not a fancy place but it exceeds all others by the china it's served on. I love that it's a local restaurant and offers something different on the menu. read more

Loved the Omelette! Great family owned business. The service was great and quality food.

This is a hidden gem! The food is home cooked and very healthy! Their hamburgers are extra lean and the sandwiches and salads are amazing. We had catered lunches from them and they brought over everything to the office which was very convenient and cleaned up afterwards. It so affordable! This is their second week that they have been opened and everyone is going there for breakfast and lunch!!!! So glad they are near us!! read more

The service here is great!!! I felt welcomed the moment we walked in. I ordered the two eggs with hash browns and toast. The hash browns were crispy on the sides and soft in the middle! My friend and I ordered more hash browns at the end. My friend got the cinnamon French toast and it just melts in your mouth!! This place is on the second floor of the medical plaza if you can't find it! read more

dropped by this morning. i had the denver omelette and a cup of tea. the steamed omelettes are amazing and very filling. i love the plates and the staff was very friendly. read more

This place is the ultimate homey breakfast spot. The owner/server/chef is very attentive and nice. The omelets here are steamed, making them a healthy and fluffy alternative. We were served fresh coffee, fresh OJ, homemade jam, sliced fruit, and fresh salsa to go with our omelets. This place is tricky to find, however there is a sign in front of the medical building pointing you to the 2nd floor. I would definitely recommend this place as a quaint little breakfast gem. read more

I LOVE this gem! Their service is the BEST and the food is so beautifully and simply done. They pay such close attention to every detail and the love they put into their food and service is apparent. The cafe is very kid friendly and they bent over backwards to make my kids comfortable and happy. We will be back again and again!!! read more

Excellent service and food! It was a little difficult to find in upstairs location but I am happy I took Persisted!

Healthy , good food . Feel like I'm in my moms kitchen eating every time. Luckily I work very close to this place and I always look forward to lunch break. I haven't tried their breakfast yet but I need to do that too! You need to make time for this place and try their food it's great . Two thumbs up!!! read more

super cute small and in a quaint location but awesome sunny side eggs were cooked perfectly it's a homemade meal for very reasonable price will definitely be coming back! read more

I haven't had a home cooked meal like this in forever!!! My shop is located right next to this place and they do everything for me! I call in the morning and they have it on my desk within 15 minutes... I don't think I could ask for anything more! The staff is very nice and knowledgeable, I had no idea what I was going to eat but with the vast choices laid out in a simple way for me to order made choosing breakfast a stress-free experience. Seriously people, this place is really good. Check it out as soon as you can. It's right on the corner of El Toro & Muirlands read more

This place is pretty hidden and if you're not one to scope the buildings around you when you drive then you might just miss it. It's a super cute little mom and pop shop. Definitely on the simple side but it's such a homey feeling. The menu is simple but delicious! The prices are great and it's worth the try! I loved the owner and her son, great attitudes. I'll be back for more. read more

Great food and friendly service! You gotta check this place out! They are family run and easy going.

You have to try the steam omelets. It's nice cozy spot for breakfast. Come and try it out and support our local small businesses.