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    Monarch Cafe

    3.8 (12 reviews)
    PriceyCoffee & Tea
    Closed 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    This is their peanut butter honey granola wrap. Delicious!
    Patti W.

    I jog by here all the time but decided to stop in and look at the breakfast menu. They had some nice food items To choose from. I chose a peanut butter honey banana wrap. Unusual! Never saw this on a menu but it was absolutely delicious! They also provided water for my dog, and were super nice all around. Plus the view of the of the golf course and pond is stunning. I will definitely come here again.

    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

    J C Beans Coffee House

    3.8
    (643 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$
    Established in 1994
    Drive-thru

    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 *July 22nd, 2026…read more*6am- Wednesday *3 Stars Environment: *Indoor and Outdoor Seating *Small Sized Parking Lot *Drive Through Available *Friendly Server Food/Drinks: *Hot Americano (Small) *Iced Latte (Medium + Oat Milk + Hazelnut Flavor Shot) Stopped by before my sister had to start work to grab some coffee. One thing I really appreciated was that they opened at 5:30 a.m., since many coffee shops in the area don't open until 8-10 a.m. or sometimes even later. The location is right off PCH, making it a convenient stop, although the parking lot is very small and I could see it getting crowded if there were a long drive-through line. We initially parked and walked up to the door thinking we could order inside, but found out that orders are only taken through the drive-through that early. The ordering process was quick, and the barista was friendly and efficient. The drinks were decent overall, with a good coffee flavor, but nothing that really stood out. One thing that surprised me was the cost of the add-ons. My sister changed her milk to oat milk and added a pump of hazelnut, and both were an extra $1 each. The hazelnut flavor tasted good, but the additional charges felt a little steep. Overall, it was a convenient stop with solid coffee, especially if you need something early in the morning, but the pricing for customizations would make me think twice before ordering drinks again.

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    Coffee Importers

    Coffee Importers

    4.0
    (690 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    I'm absolutely thrilled with the new location--it's wonderful! I love it…read more A big congratulations to Jim Miller--well done, sir! I'm so glad Coffee Importers is still in the harbor. Their California bagels are delicious. This spot offers a fantastic atmosphere and great ambiance, with an extensive menu packed with tons of excellent choices. The staff is friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better. I'll definitely be back and will be happy to spread the word!

    We went to Dana Point Baby Beach last July 19,2026 and stopped by Coffee Importers Café nearby. The…read moreinside of the café was nice, but unfortunately, our experience wasn't the best. My friend and I ordered vanilla matcha drinks, but they didn't taste very good. The matcha had a strong, grassy taste, so we decided to order different drinks instead. The second drinks were okay, but nothing special. Unfortunately, the customer service was the biggest disappointment. My friend came back and asked for five paper plates. Since she is deaf, she was trying to communicate with the male employee by texting on her phone. Instead of being patient and understanding, he gave her an attitude and seemed upset with her. At one point, he yelled, "Just one paper plate!" We were very disappointed by the way she was treated, especially when she was simply trying to communicate. We hope the café can do better when it comes to treating all customers with kindness, patience, and respect. Because of this experience, we unfortunately won't be coming back.

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    Dirty Dough

    Dirty Dough

    4.4
    (61 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Small & cozy cookie/sweet treat shop that also includes a wide selection of flavored sodas (aka…read more"dirty sodas"). Check back often for their seasonal cookies! THE FOOD. - Brookie. A warm brownie cookie with a caramel filling. The interior is SOFT and the whole thing just melts in your mouth. This is a very rich cookie, so share it or eat in moderation! THE PARKING. Parking is not easily available. If you're lucky, you can park on the street right next to the shop. If you can't find parking there, you'll have to look further out. THE VERDICT. A worthy stop for dessert cravings (if you don't mind looking for parking).

    I came here on a weekday just after opening. The fellow working here was really nice and was…read morehelpful in explaining various offerings and giving recommendations. They have cookies with fillings! And also some shakes and "dirty drinks" (flavored sodas). They have classic cookie options on the menu all the time and several cookie types that rotate weekly. I purchased two cookies and a drink. They have a couple tables inside but I decided to take the cookies home and enjoy the drink on the road. The two cookies I chose were the chocolate chip and the cookies & cream plus the Coco-Loco as my drink. The Coco-Loco is best described as a coconut Coke. It was fantastic, way better than I expected. I appreciated the finely ground ice in the bottom portion of the cup. My pet peeve is when places fill the cup to the top with ice and your drink is gone in three sips but here they provide just enough to keep it cold and refreshing. The cookies are presented in their own box and are large. They are soft cookies but ever-so-slightly crisp on the outside with soft fillings. The chocolate chip cookie had a filling that was essentially chocolate chip cookie dough. It was incredibly delicious and I would definitely get this one again. The cookies & cream had what tasted like Oreo frosting inside and was very good. It was a bit messier as it has crumbles on top and also the weight of the filling caused the soft cookie to fall apart, which one must be conscious of when eating these cookies. It's actually easier to eat when it's in a few pieces. Being a cookie-lover, I find what they have here to be better than what you get at other well-known cookie stores.

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