We had a great experience here. The drinks were excellent, and the coffee cake was amazing -- the…read moreperfect balance of sweetness without being overly sugary. What really blew me away, though, was the service. The woman helping us was fantastic. We actually assumed she was the owner because of how welcoming and invested she seemed, but she's just an employee who clearly loves her job and is lucky enough to work in such a beautiful place. That kind of genuine hospitality really stands out. If you're in the area, you absolutely have to stop by.

Whenever I go to a French bakery in the morning, I order a plain croissant which is a staple item…read morefor the French. I have often been disappointed and today was no exception. The croissant looked alright on the outside but this is were my positive appreciation stops. A croissant should be both crisp and flaky and this one failed miserably. As a Parisian, I know what I am talking about. Their pastries look really good, I might give it a try and hope to have a better experience.

I was looking for fresh & clean flavors and Giana delivered. They had an expansive menu from…read morebrunch, salads, toasts and pastas. I was craving a big salad with protein and fresh veggies. Their chicken salad delivered with tons of protein and crisp lettuce. Every bite had a crunch and taste of chicken. The vinaigrette will bright and light. My husband got the Tagliata toast which had a nice steak portion. The goat cheese and onions balance out perfectly. We add a side of berries to make a sort of "winter salad" which was a nice add to the toast. They have tons of wine options and I typically just order the house white for a nice bottle. Very Parisian and love the options to buy bottles of wine, pasta or other tasty treats. Highly recommend!

WOAH! Came here for breakfast and I'm SO sad I had not been here before in the past. I lived in…read moreDana Point for 2 years and had not visited until I left. This place is AMAZING!! High quality, delicious, and beautiful food! I got the two egg plate and a coffee and it was AMAZING! Service was quick. Place was clean, quaint, and just felt like a clean eat. You can clearly tell everything is homemade and handmade. Would 100% come here again and again. Such a special and rare place to find!

Yes, it's all about the cake. This homemade cake shop is highly regarded locally…read more All the desserts are made with fresh ingredients, and have an excellent appearance. While the prices are slightly higher than in other places, this shop offers special orders and various cakes. We came here after a fest at Jimmy's famous American tavern restaurant. So we decided to just buy one raspberry cupcake. I had it for breakfast in the morning. It was super delicious. It was a very satisfying chocolate cupcake with a raspberry cream on top covered in fine chocolate. I regretted that we discovered it the night just before we departed. Also, our hotel was just crossing the street from this shop. We stayed at the hotel for four days and three nights. All in all, the pastries and the service quality were truly exceptional. The owner is very friendly and helpful.

We tried this place for a custom cake about 6 years ago. While the look was amazing, I didn't think…read morethe flavor was great. This time for my birthday, I thought we'd try a standard flavor cake since they should be making it on the regular. We got the lemon delight. It was super sweet. I couldn't eat any of the frosting and the frosting filling next to the lemon was very sweet. They also messed up my name. I remember my husband spelling out my name like the military nato style too but what was written on the order form was wrong. And then on the cake was wrong and didn't even match the order form. I know my name is difficult but I guess the decorator wasn't there so it was a difficult fix. They apologized and gave us candles. On a side note and not affecting this rating: We ate at the cafe side once and it was good. But we sat outside and had a bad experience unrelated to the cafe. Someone with their huge hairy dog was just outside the cafe and rubbing their long hair dog getting it into the air and the wind was blowing it all over our food and drinks and also in the nearby tables. Definitely killed the appetite. This is not affecting the rating. Rating is based solely on the cakes.

Great ambiance, food and service! I spend ~ 1 week per year in Paris for work and Moulin has all…read morethe menu items you'd look for in a cafe at European quality level you'd expect without the cigarette smoke...and much better service! Half chicken was great with fresh salad. Savory crepe reminded me of authentic order you'd have in Paris (not touristy). Espresso well pulled and flavorful. Will definitely become a regular here or at the other locations

Not impressed. Expensive- two breakfast croissants, and two…read moredeserts for almost $50. The croissants were okay but honestly could've made something like that or better at my house. The deserts were also okay. Nothing was memorable. The staff was okay. Not super friendly or inviting. Overall, the experience was just a little underwhelming.

This little bakery is always out of stuff by the time I get there but I was early this time…read more However most everything was chocolate which isn't my first pick. They had a lemon blueberry sourdough muffin so I got 1 to try. When I had it the next day for breakfast, I was pleasantly surprised by how many blueberries were in the muffin itself. I've had muffins before where the blueberries were only on top for looks. This one had it throughout. The muffin also was not too sweet at all. I really enjoyed it. Would but again! SYOY!

I'll be honest, I was waiting in line for BBQ across the street and my wife got some Baklava…read moreCroissant with Pistachio from this spot for us. Maybe it was the heat or just wanting to eat something but it was amazing! The texture of the pastry was really unique and the pistachio inside was delicious. I really enjoyed eating it and was impressed by the quality and flavor.

Sometimes stop at the 3:16 Bakery Shop to get something (always a honey bran muffin) to eat on the…read moretrain. As everyone knows cakes on a train are better than snakes on a plane. The 3:16 Bakery Shop is around half a block from the Amtrak/Metrolink San Juan Capistrano station. Wednesday was a little different. Went to 3:16 Bakery Shop after getting off the train and got a honey bran muffin. I found a nice place to sit with a view of Verdugo Street. Every time I am at the 3:16 Bakery Shop everything looks very good but I always end up getting a honey bran muffin.

I wandered in for a post-lunch gelato. The space is split between a gelato counter on one side and…read morea coffee bar on the other. Noticing the Lavazza umbrellas out front sparked an idea--this place probably makes a great affogato. It wasn't on the menu, but I asked the barista and he immediately said yes. Easily one of the best affogatos I've had. Consider this your unofficial "secret menu" tip. What really made the visit memorable, though, was the service. The barista was a young guy who was genuinely warm, attentive, and engaging--something that feels increasingly rare and was a very welcome surprise. I felt truly taken care of and will absolutely be back.

This is one of my MIL's favorites so she had to take us when we were in town. What a lovely spot…read morefor brunch. First, the hostess was amazing and very tolerant when we had to switch tables 3 times before it was "just right". It's a tiny place where you order at the counter and then they bring the food and drinks to your table and they have a nice patio with various styles of tables. Since Benedict's are their specialty, I had to try one and went with the Jojo's since it was a little different with bacon and jalapeños. It was absolutely delicious, super flavorful, but honestly 2 eggs are too much for me - wish I had someone to share, but my table mates had the classic Benedict and the Ahi salad. On the side were amazing purple potatoes - such a nice surprise. And I had to do a cranberry mimosa (because brunch!) that came with a little pitcher of juice on the side so I could customize. Loved this spot and would definitely try dinner here next time as I hear it's also great.

I love What a Dish! The cafe is really nice and they have a wonderful covered and uncovered patio…read moreas well. They also make some delicious cakes and baked good too! Today I came for brunch and go the sunrise breakfast sandwich with bacon. I was slightly disappointed because the bacon was barely cooked. But, everything else was great. Staff was wonderful, I our coffee was perfect, and the atmosphere was lovely!

Looks like I'm not the only one who has posted repeat reviews, addendums, or reiterated praise. I'm…read morein along with frequent donut flyers who are reeled in to JD's in SJC. From fly fishing and flannel to delectably delicious donuts, these two guys have us hooked. Why? And donuts ?? Go. When you go, you'll know. When I see a crowd and a line, I want to be queued in! Especially when it's an eatery that's no more than maybe 20 feet across. Like a foodie lemming, dive in to these small batch, freshly-made gems that are non-pariel in the donut industry. Go. You'll know. Eat. You'll repeat.

I'm always on the hunt for the best donut around, and after seeing that JD Flannel's was rated one…read moreof the top donut shops in Orange County, I had to check it out. We stopped by on a Friday morning to grab a few donuts, and the experience was great from the start. The workers were fun, energetic, and super helpful. Nice clean and modern shop with a wall of donuts We couldn't decide what to order, but another customer told us we *had* to try the apple fritter and wow, they were right. That apple fritter was SO good, fresh, warm, perfectly soft, and not overly sweet. Honestly, perfection. We grabbed a few other donuts too, and while most were great, one tasted like it may have been sitting out a bit longer and wasn't nearly as good. So my advice: go early and get them fresh because that's when these donuts really shine. If you're in the area and craving fresh donuts, definitely check them out!

Today my husband and I planned to go to Ritz by trolley from Laguna Beach after brunch…read more We had cafe latte and cappuccino. The service is good, fast, ambiance is cozy. We were so full in our fave mexican restaurant early so just had coffees and relaxed. The service time ended at 3 in the afternoon. Anyway, beautiful place w great ocean view. Loved the wall deco w fireplace. Lovely!!! We will be coming back for our Anniversary to celebrate in August. I can't wait to come here for lunch, coffee. We had a great time....Yay!

We always visited the Ritz after we had lunch in Laguna Beach then took the trolley to take a tour…read morealong the coast from Laguna beach to Dana point. We stopped by the market place café and have coffee time, having cafe latte and capuccino, talking about our coming anniversary. The vibe was so cozy, fireplace, chic deco on the wall, made us relaxed. We tried the market place for the first time today, found the service was fast, friendly. They close at 3 in the afternoon. So early??? We had a great coffee time after lunch. Hopefully we will be coming for the anniversary. Feel relaxed w beautiful ocean view, chic deco, fireplace, and flavorful café, and etc. Definitely recommend the Ritz.

First time going here and it's going to be my family's go to breakfast place now. Staff is amazing…read moreand so friendly. You can't help but smile the whole time you're there.

Fantastic customer service. Always come here when I'm in Dana Point area. Food's always great and…read morefills me up and makes me happy. Spot itself is a very nice and mellow environment and makes you feel very welcome no matter what.