I seriously cannot say enough about this bistro! First, the ambience is beyond gorgeous, me, and my…read moredaughters sat outside on the patio and was able to look out at the ocean view. Secondly, the service was the most amazing service, I had my whole entire week in San Clemente. All the ladies who helped us were so kind and friendly! This service made me come back 3 times in total, to enjoy the food and views. My last day in town, I spoke with the wait staff and let them know what a great job they are doing; They were friendly and so grateful. The food was delicious and so delightful. The chicken sandwich had roasted chicken with bacon and a delicious aïoli. That was honestly such a good mix. The brioche bread they put the chicken on was fluffy and flavorful. My daughters got a Nutella crêpe and berries and cream crêpe. Both were delicious and a good portion size. Their sourdough toast with jam was a favorite of ours, we got it every single time we went. I cannot wait to come back and try maybe one of their delicious salads or maybe Hardy breakfast! Definitely a top-tier restaurant. I must try!

I haven't had crepes in forever, since January at least, I need more crepes in my life. On prime…read moreocean view real estate along the beach, this little eatery has lots of charm, and fortunately it was perfect sunny day in San Clemente for outdoor al fresco dining. The main serving lady/boss lady with a unique accent(French? Belgian? Quebec?) was very friendly and 110% genuine. $14 Salmon Crepe...loaded with eggs, onions, a decent amount of smoked salmon, wrapped in a perfectly soft warm French Burrito, opps!, I mean crepe, with a sprinkle of capers and lemon scented creme fraiche. $11 Nutella Banana Crepe...yes, because I'm a fatty with a big appetite! Delicious encore to my Salmon Crepe...the sweet crepe was perfection with generous warm chocolate nutty Nutella throughout, with some fresh banana on top. So good!

The food is excellent regardless of what is ordered. My wife had the portobello mushroom sandwich…read morewhile I the the day's omelette special with goat cheese. The waiter suggested adding bacon. Simply outstanding. The server was very attentive. The restaurant is small thus the wait can be lengthy.

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.

Great location!!! Just steps from the beach, great views. Greeted by our host/server. We were…read moreable to choose our table and I chose one with a view of the pier and ocean. The food was good. A few surprises My sister ordered the Cali eggs Benedict the potatoes wee supposed to be smashed, they were halved. The avocado slices looked old due to the dark tone on them, not the normal green. My chilaquiles had black beans, not mentioned in the menu description; great surprise. There was supposed to be sour cream on my chilaquiles and there wasn't any. It would have cut some of the sourness of the chile verde sauce. I chose poached eggs in stead of fried ones. My eggs were over cooked and cold. I am pretty sure they were precooked. I would give them another try, maybe for lunch.

Service: The service was excellent. The waitress was very…read moreattentive and energetic. Everyone there had a very positive attitude. Which is a big plus. Food: We started off with the coconut shrimp. The coconut shrimp was good. The coconut was crispy and the shrimp was well done for the main dish. I got the Cali Benedict. It was Soooo good. The hollandaise sauce was so tasty. The shrimp was fully seasoned and the potato's were well seasoned and huge. I recommend people getting this dish. Ambiance: The ambiance was great. There wasn't really a lot of people so that was nice. Just kids screaming and cry from time to time.

I love this cute snack bar type vibe on the beach. West Toast Cafe was once the snack bar at…read moreT-Street beach and now it is a bit more elevated. They sell organic juices, smoothies, açaí bowls, breakfast and lunch! The food and drinks are surprisingly really good and it's the perfect way to hang at the beach!

freshly made and very delicious. 2 kids size açaí bowls and 2 vegetarian arepas came to $54…read more nice to have this cafe on the beach. approximately 54 steps (i'm a counter). no pics because i was getting food for my friend and i while she was having an endoscopy and everything timed perfectly. the staff is so very friendly and cheerful! definitely have a meal here when you're in SC at T street!

Okay...The Coffee Queen has lost count of how many new coffee shops she has visited...However, this…read moreone located across from the beach in San Clemente was fabulous! I ordered an Oat Milk Latte, extra hot with an extra shot. It was smooth and delicious! The entire staff here were very friendly and helpful. They also have food but this girl just wanted her coffee:) It's not very big inside but they have a few tables and several out front. The view is lovely over here! Will be back the next time I am in the area. *Street parking is metered ~ and that's all I have to say about that...

A recent Yelp Elite Event was held in Carlsbad. I joined other Elites in the trip to San Diego…read moreCounty. We stayed in a hotel and had coffee the next morning in the beautiful City of San Clemente. I enjoy going to the pier and grabbing a drink at Bear Coast Coffee Cafe. It's in a prime location and very popular. My friend, Te-see, treated me to a Vanilla Latte with Oat Milk. It was perfect with a nice mild flavor. The menu includes Americano, Espresso, Cappuccino, Chai Tea, Lemonade, Matcha drinks, and breakfast sandwiches & burritos. They also sell their own brand of roasted coffee beans. You may purchase in person or on their website. I've driven by this spot many times and was glad I finally got to try the Latte. Sincerely, Rosemary

An updated review as of 2026…read more Haven't been since their store was just a tiny one and that was years ago, I'm excited that they have expand their bakery with more seating and love the huge display of bake goods (I didn't get to take a picture of it on this visit but I'll update soon). They are always busy and I don't blame them. Now that I work up the street, I'm making it my mission to treat my staff at work with some of these heavenly goods. Services were quickly, lots of staff and I'm just amaze how fast they work. Food. OMG! It was crispy and fluffy, the layers and THE CUSTARD....I could eat a whole jar of it if I could. Made my staff pretty happy on the sweet treat, and to some a better day. The pastries I got was a mixed berry bateau (2) and (1) Limoncello Tiramisu (DEVINE). Can't wait to come and for more. 10/10

Haven't found the perfect Kouign Amann since a private French baker had a pop-up sale in San Mateo…read more4 years ago. Despite trying so many since then, between here and even Paris, they've just been total flops. It's crazy how many variations there are, from doughy to bready to basically just a croissant. Have to say Chaupain's, which I found at the Cardiff 101 farmer's market, was AMAZING. I wish I had bought more than one; I had just been disappointed so many times, and Paris was the last straw for me lmao! Service in the tent was super friendly and he was surprised I knew was a Kouign Amann was. If you're a butter/sugar/pastry fan, you'll love their Kouign Amann (Queen amann)

A true local favorite right on the iconic pier with amazing ocean views and the perfect sunset…read moreatmosphere. Their Sunset Hour specials daily all week are definitely worth checking out. Don't skip the smoked fish appetizer -- absolutely incredible. And whatever the giant chocolate dessert is in the photo... order it. Totally over-the-top and worth every bite. Great food, friendly service, and classic beach-town vibes. Always a great experience

Great views, fast and friendly service. Make sure to ask for a table at the edge for the best view…read more The sourdough bread they bring at the beginning is amazing. Warmed up and crispy. The halibut fish and chips were amazing. The fried soft shell sandwich I would pass on. The fries were also a bit lackluster- needed seasoning. But for a place with such great views the food was up to par.

Alrighty, it has finally the time for me to tried out this place and keep in mind ya'll, I've been…read morein San Clemente for a long time and I'm sorry that I haven't eaten here. I wish I did sooner! I past by this place on my way to work every day. Literally. Its on route for me and I never thought to myself to eat breakfast here nor check it out, I know on the days when I head back home it's always pack and people be waiting for a table. And that's on a sunny day. Well I was wrong for thinking oh it wouldn't be crowded on a rainy day. NOPE. I was sooooo wrong. It was PACKED and busy. Ain't even the rain gonna stop people to get some good food. What supposed to be a long day at work, tournament was cancelled last minutes and my staff was really bummed because we did travel to work. (I work two jobs and the other is a bit of commute to get to) so with that I was thinking, heck, it's still early in the morning (7am on sunday, a rainy sunday) and suggested breakfast. A bit of yelp search, i stumbled on Antoine's and saw a couple of Elites reviewed and ask my staff if they wanted to eat here. Took less than a couple of second but everyone agreed. By the time we got there (around 10am) it was packed and the rain was just picking up because before we got here, the car in front of us hydroplane and skid off the road and hit the curb. Yet, this place was still pack and parking was full. (We found street parking near Starbucks) I had my staff placed our name down since she lives closer, but they won't see you until all your party is here and that's fine. We ended up seating at the bar and left the booth for other parties. Love the teamwork, the staff were super stars doing a rush like that, let me tell you it PACKED HOUSE and we got our food and drinks on time, no one in my party had to wait to eat and I forgot to take pictures of my staff meals, only took mines and what I got for the table to share was a croissant french toast, which I believe was their special of the day. I got the chicken fried steak and the portion are MASSIVE!!! All of us took our food home because the portion size are insanely big and bang for the buck!! Great place to eat breakfast or brunch or even a 'Team Building Breakfast Time' LOL Just happy to treating out my amazing staff on their work. I will be coming back again to try out their lox bagels and chai tea. (It was in a massive cup that reminds me of the show FRIENDS.)

ANTOINE'S CAFE @ SAN CLEMENTE…read more Parking is available in their private parking lot, and there's plenty of space. We were actually able to snatch a spot on Valentine's Day morning, which I was honestly surprised about. We came in around 9:30 AM and there was already a waitlist, but the wait wasn't bad at all only about 10 minutes. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. The vibe is very much your classic neighborhood café not super modern or trendy, but more homey, cozy, and family-friendly. It really feels like the kind of spot that locals go to all the time. We ordered the Nutella crêpe, the biscuits and gravy (which came with sausage and hash browns), and an omelet filled with goat cheese, turkey, and spinach. Everything was delicious. The portions were solid and the quality was really great. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Pricing is pretty average, around $16 to $23 depending on what you order but for the quality and portion sizes, it's definitely worth it. Overall, I would highly recommend stopping by if you're in San Clemente and looking for a casual, cozy breakfast spot to start your morning.

I had a wonderful experience at The Cellar and was honestly surprised to see a negative review…read moreabout a server's "attitude," because that was the complete opposite of what I witnessed. The owner has created an incredible space warm, intimate ambiance, an outstanding food menu, and one of the best wine selections I've seen in a long time. Everything felt thoughtful and elevated without being pretentious. Our server, Tatum was professional, attentive, and extremely patient. I happened to be seated nearby during an interaction with a group of women who were openly rude and condescending toward her from the start. Despite that, she remained calm, polite, and handled herself with grace. If anything, she showed remarkable composure under unnecessary pressure. Service jobs aren't easy, and it's disappointing when unfair situations get misrepresented online. Based on what I personally observed, Tatum did nothing but her job and did it well. Highly recommend The Cellar for the food, wine, atmosphere, and overall experience. We'll absolutely be back.

This was nothing short of an incredible brunch experience. We were sad there were no seats…read moreoutdoors, but then were immediately appeased by the AMAZING vibe indoors with live music and a hilarious interactive musician. Our server was very nice and led us right by telling us to order the lavender latte and French toast. That was the best French toast I've ever had. The ceviche was also bomb. Everyone else had similarly great experiences with their food. Loved this and hope to be back someday.

So far the coffees have been amazing. I appreciate that there is a drive thru & the service is…read morefriendly. This is a nod away from the beach, you can actually see the beach's horizon from their parking lot. Beautiful. Burritos are filling.

Glad I got to explore San Clemente. I found Zebra House on Yelp and had to experience it for a few…read morereasons: 1. there's not a lot of coffee shops with drive thrus 2. this cafe sits solo, close to the Ralphs parking lot 3. there's indoor and outdoor seating; love that the indoor seating had a variety of seating arrangements - tables, booths, high chairs & tables and a sofa 4. their menu was enticing 5. they offer merch 6. their ambiance is comfy I only ordered a hot pecan dream. I definitely tasted the pecan with a hint of coffee and I prefer to taste more espresso in my lattes. I wish I had an appetite this morning so I'll have to go back and try out their breakfast menu.