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    Monarch Cafe

    4.0 (11 reviews)
    PriceyCoffee & Tea
    Open 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Brooke L.

    Been here before and they have fantastic drinks and service. However I really would like to recommend drinks and service from Chris C! They were closed and even though he directed me up to another bar area (I preferred to not go up there because I was in workout clothing). He's like did you just want a drink I'll take care of it. He then proceeded to make me just a simply fantastic beverage! Service to the nines! Definitely going to come back here and I highly recommend anyone To stop by that is heading back from the beach or on their way! The manager is also very sweet when I complemented his fantastic service. I wish more places had this kind of welcoming environment.

    super cute monarch cafe!
    Kacey F.

    this cafe is so good!!!! monarch beach golf resort is beautiful and luxurious, and this cafe does not disappoint!! i got the oc burger, which was a bit pricy but i think well worth it. the burger meat was very tender and juicy, and perfectly grilled by the chef!! the brioche bun was also really soft but toasted on the outsides - SO GOOD!! only thing is, they forgot our bacon and avocado on the burger, which i was really disappointed about :( i saw the peoples' burgers around me with the bacon and avocado and it looked amazing, which is why i ordered the burger, but then they forgot our bacon and avocado, so sad face :( also comes with miss vickies chips, which everyone knows are the best, and a drink! super good!

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    David G.

    Allie was fantastic! Really great service! Cool personality. Food was great. Great drinks as well

    Craig H.

    View of the Golf Course without the membership fee!! Like eating at your home bbq. Not too expensive and right off the hiking path.

    We LOVE the cafe nestled right in the heart of the Monarch Beach Golf links course. The food is delish & they do super yummy drinks as well. The staff is magical and so incredibly polite & sweet. We will be returning !

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    J C Beans Coffee House

    3.8(639 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    I told my tall sentient boulder date that I'd meet him after working a bit... little did he know I…read morewould be 12 min away, studying and checking the time to be *fashionably* late. It's ok i can be embarrassing. He wont read this lol Okay but this is what I mean when I say "local coffee shop energy." J.C. Beans is adorable. Not in a corporate "we ordered our personality from a catalog" way. In a real, slightly chaotic, neighbor-knows-your-name way. Small parking lot? Yes. But that just means you've found something worth gatekeeping. Also there are outdoor seating by the street AND the parking lot, in case you want to hide yourself from the rest of the world. (I'm team parking lot, hiding.) The staff? So nice. So friendly. Like genuinely warm humans. They even offered my dog treats without me awkwardly hovering and hinting. Immediate loyalty secured. And the WiFi? Slapped. Hord. Like, I could actually open PDFs, upload things, and pretend I was writing something groundbreaking instead of rearranging paragraphs for 40 minutes. Patio productivity with dog present = elite setup. Coffee was solid, vibes were solid, humans were solid. This is the kind of place you accidentally turn into your personality. Would return. With dog. With laptop.

    JC Beans Coffee House is a solid neighborhood coffee spot…read more The latte is really good, and there's a good amount of seating, which makes it an easy place to settle in. It's a comfortable, low-key spot if you're looking to get some work done without feeling rushed.

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    4.0(682 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Editing my review based on the owner saying that they made the guy leave. I hope that's true and…read morethat this kind of behavior is not tolerated in the future. I'll be back to Coffee Importers soon--it's a great place in DP for a morning coffee and pastry and hopefully the "regulars" don't ruin it for everyone else. Original review: I want to love this place and it bums me out to have to write this, but this is one of the least welcoming places in DP. Not because the staff is rude. But because they allow this clique of regulars to take over the outside patio and harass people who aren't in their group. I've watched it happen a few times now, but today was the worst. A woman with a little kid sat down at an unoccupied table and started having their food. A couple of minutes later an older gentleman walked up and began verbally accosting her, getting in her space and demanding that she leave because he's been coming here for 35 years and this is his table. He kept accosting her until she was crying and took her child and moved tables. A few people tried to comfort this poor woman and her little kid. This guy was 1000% in the wrong. But staff didn't do anything. Instead, they walked up to the guy, said hi to him (of course, in a first name basis) and were friendly as anything. But not a word to the woman crying and trying to distract her toddler. Gross. It's not just this one guy either. There are at least a dozen of these "regulars" and Coffee Importers doesn't appear to do anything to stop them from harassing people, and actually seems to be fostering this environment.

    OMG. I think I need an intervention. I actually love this place. Now let's get started on how this…read moreworks. It is tucked off to the side by the ocean Institute in Dana point. There is plenty of parking both in a lot, an extended lot and also the street. You can also take one of the many foot paths to the location as well. There are two ways to order. One sign says pastries and coffee and the other side towards the back or the Marina side says food and beverages. If you only want a coffee with a croissant or cinnamon roll or the delicious biscuits, then step into the pastries and coffee line. If you want breakfast sandwiches or any of the toasts plus coffee and other beverages, then go to the other line. It can get very busy, especially on the weekends after 9 AM. But bring your patience and be nice to everyone. Once you have ordered, step aside. Most likely your drinks will be called out first. It does take time to make freshly prepared food so either take a seat with your number and wait for it to be delivered or listen if it's going to be a to go order for your name It is dog friendly out on the patio. Please make sure to clean up after yourselves as the wind can blow any debris into the marina and we want to make sure everything is clean and safe for our underwater friends. Very cool nautical vibes. They decorate for the holidays. Reasonably priced. Support local. If you're gonna spend 6 to 7 dollars on a pastry or coffee, you should come here. Incredible vibes you could park at the other end of the marina and walk on over for a great scenic walk. My favorite is the iced harbor latte which is like a caramel vanilla latte similar to what I would describe as the golden eagle from Dutch Bros. The biscuits are incredible. I always get them. Stupid me drank the drink and ate the biscuits before I took a picture. Just trust me.

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