Easily the best coffee in Dana Point! We were searching endlessly for a spot that provides single…read moreorigin coffee and Bear Coast offers just that. Also try the marzipan power balls, they're delish!! This review was made in connection with a Toast promotion [Bear Coast didn't ask me to write this review]

Cool looking spot. The people who worked here were very nice and friendly. It has an awkward post…read morenear the door so waiting for your drink is sorta weird. It's a lot of moving out of the way for other people. Their merch is pretty cool too. We ordered two drinks. A plum ginger tea. It was pretty good. Refreshing. And a matcha latte. Worst matcha latte I've had anywhere. It was slightly green milk. I asked for sweetener but it wasn't sweet at all. It weirdly tasted like oat milk even though it was cows milk. No matcha flavor at all. Too bad. Probably wouldn't go again because of the matcha but you never know! Check email out if youre in the area but dont order the matcha, lol.

Cutest coffee shop ever! Love the vibe. Got here early for a whale watching trip and grabbed a…read morecup of coffee. Got the Vanilla Chai Tea Latte, hot. One of the best I've had!! Great service, the girls were so sweet and super delicious coffee. Hubby got a cup of drip no cream. Great flavor in the roasted beans. We will be back! Gotta get one of those cute cups!

Parking 5/5 -plenty of spots available in harbor parking lot…read more Service 5/5 -staff was friendly and quick service Food 5/5 -I got an almond croissant and a Nutella croissant, both are big and flaky with rich fillings, no notes Ambiance 5/5 -small simple pleasant interior space designed for ordering and picking up, 4 seats available outside

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 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.

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.

Stopped by to meet a friend for coffee while I was down in so cal. The coffee here was great, the…read morebrand was solid, and the vibes were there. Would recommend to anyone in the area. Also the shop and the staff are pretty dog friendly always a plus for good service

Time to fuel up before the hike & sightings in town. Dana Point has friendly business owners &…read morestaff. The coffee was served fast and tasted excellent at $7.50 a cup & $1.50 for added Oat Milk. You can sit outside & do your research on your laptop with free WiFi with purchase. It's downtown so it tends to get noisy but nonetheless it's worth your time. Parking is free and easily available! Enjoy & visit the Arches at Bluff TopTrail just a few steps away, you'll Yelp me later after u take those pictures with the amazing views!

With sadness I make this post...the only restaurant we trust with our breakfast!…read more The most amazing frittata ever! We had to visit one more time before closing on Christmas Eve! We loved that you allow pets on the patio so we didn't have to leave our yorkie at home! Please add the frittata onto the menu at Giana Thank you so much for everything!

A must go place for pastry, brunch and good service. Everything was exceptional- I wish I could…read morehave ordered one of everything on the menu. When you get the bread right - everything else is easy - yet the food still went beyond that. Yum yum, will be back again.

CUTEST coffee shop ever! Love the building, the garden out…read morefront, and the overall atmosphere. I'd happily spend a few hours hanging out here. There are many coffee options including some unique flavors. I loved my lavender latte! Service is friendly. I'd come back here any time I'm in the area! [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion, Hidden House Coffee did NOT ask me to write this review]

Ambiance: quaint, cute, tucked away vibe Service: on point,…read moreconsidering how long the line was - out the door. Price: on par with every speciality coffee shop in OC scene: Taste: 5/5 - at 50% sweetness, the pistachio latte was perfectly balanced. You can smell the faint scent of pistachio and it was not too sweet. Parking: you have 4 options, and they do not validate. Hours: they close at 5pm, so no late evening conversations to be held here. (Will not deduct any stars bc frankly that's not their fault) Overall, one of my fave coffee spots in south county and can't wait to be back. Salud

I ordered from here on Uber Eats. It was super fast and all the drinks arrived cold…read more The guava sunset is a delicious drink. It has a nice guava flavor without being too sweet. There are so many ways to customize your order as well. I added lychee popping bubbles which was a nice addition to the drink!

This is my second time recently order Teaspoon. The first was with DoorDash, and this time I walked…read morein to pick up my order which I placed online ahead of time. I have tried the guava sunset, the lychee, tea, lychee, and Thai iced tea. My favorite is the guava sunset with lychee popping Boba. I like that you can adjust the sweetness. The woman who was at the counter making drinks was super friendly and helpful. Very cool vibes inside there's quite a few little sweet treats you can also purchase. And I really think this menu has something for everyone. Prices are pretty reasonable overall. I wish I could get a larger size or maybe extra ice. I'll have to put a comment next time in my online orders. The guava sunset taste like the fruit cocktail juice in those little fruit cups. It's just very refreshing and fruity. The lychee tea with lychee jelly was OK. I probably would've adjusted the sweetness next time as it was too overly sweet for my liking. Overall, this a really cool place.

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).

Cute dessert spot within walking distance to Dana Points downtown area. I was at first confused by…read morethe menu because it was very slowly changing, but the worker was super friendly and explained which was a new item and which were permanent flavors. They had a fun and festive Mardi Gras cookie which was filled with frosting. It was pretty sweet but very fresh. I'm interested in trying one of their dirty sodas. They had plenty of drink and milkshake options as well.