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    Moulin

    4.2 (193 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries, Cafes, French
    Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Pink opera and pear/almond tarte
    Norma G.

    Not impressed. Expensive- two breakfast croissants, and two deserts 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.

    Omelina G.

    Cloudy Sunday. Scenic drive. Mild main-character energy. So obviously we needed Paris... or at least the Dana Point version of it. Enter Moulin -- where you can pretend you're in a tiny café off the Seine, but with better parking and less jet lag. I ordered a double macchiato (because we're sophisticated), and he went with a vanilla latte (because balance). I was fully prepared for a barista-crafted foam masterpiece -- swans, tulips, maybe a subtle Eiffel Tower moment. Instead... minimalist chic. Zero design. Très avant-garde. But not to be outdone, he unwrapped the chocolate that came with our drinks and drew a heart on the foam of each cup. Honestly? Iconic. Perfectly on theme for our post-Valentine's Day romance revival. Who needs latte art when you have commitment? The staff was warm and welcoming -- no French attitude detected -- and the orange cake? A crusty-on-the-outside, custardy-on-the-inside dream. Basically the pastry equivalent of "don't judge me by my cover." 10/10 would fork again. Only note: they close at 3pm, so channel your inner Parisian early. This is a morning-to-midday affair, not a linger-until-sunset situation. Clouds outside. Café vibes inside. Dana Point doing its best "Emily in Orange County." Would absolutely return for another sip of SoCal-served Paris. I saw you, onion soup. Yummm

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    Karen L.

    Variety of items to satisfy any craving. We always make sure to have breakfast here anytime we are in the area. They have a various savory breakfast items as well as sandwiches and sweet deserts. We had the egg and croissant sandwich, omelette with herbs and a couple of baked items. They were all very delicious. The omelette came with a mixed green salad and toast. Raisin danish was on point, just the right amount of sweetness. The croissant wasn't the best I ever had but still very good. Service was very efficient but I wish they were a little more friendlier especially the cashier. Perhaps it was because they were busy at the time. Plenty of tables outside and a few inside. Overall a nice ambience. Will definitely be back again on our next visit to the area.

    financier
    Katie K.

    Just okay. I came for a quick pastry and it was all ready to go. The sandwiches looked good for a grab and go. I got the coffee eclair and chocolate chip financier. Eclair pastry was surprisingly salty. Their financier was okay. The passion black iced tea was good! Nothing special. They said there was no option for flavorings for their latte. Don't understand the hype. Maybe I didn't get the right desserts.

    Bonnie G.

    Really adorable and delicious bakery and cafe! My partner and I went out for a drive and ended up here. He knows what nurtures my soul....sun and sweets! With that said...my mille fleur was delicious and the price point wasn't bad at all! His flan was enjoyable, but I prefer sweet over just about anything. Everything is baked fresh- you can tell. Staff was friendly and the line moves quickly even on a busy Saturday morning around 11am. There's indoor and outdoor seating. It's very casual. Order at the counter. They'll give you a table number. They bring it out. When we're in the area, you better believe I'm stopping by for another mille fleur!

    Emily C.

    Love this spot! Pastries, desserts and entrees are amazing, the coffee is delicious and authentic. Service is fantastic. The shop itself is super cute and has French and other gooodies for sale inside. Indoor and outdoor dining spaces.Enjoy your food there or drive to the Dana Point Harbor super close by(:

    Mark C.

    Great ambiance, food and service! I spend ~ 1 week per year in Paris for work and Moulin has all the 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

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    Amy B.

    This Moulin location at Dana Point was as beautiful as the city itself and we love that there is also a great selection of baked goods, sandwiches, salads, beverages like coffees and juices, home goods like the charming ceramic bowls straight from France and much more, and even French grocery items, here as well. The staff is very professional and full of positive energy. The tables outside are set in a picturesque environment with lots of flowers, some butterflies, and breathtaking views. A great asset to Dana Point!

    French Onion soup, roasted chicken with French fries

    Antoine and his entire staff are wonderful. Food is fresh and delicious- we frequent them often! Wish they had a loyalty program!

    Croissant sandwich
    Vicky D.

    It's a small bakery and outdoor seating. The OJ was fresh squeezed and the iced latte was amazing. The croissant sandwich was good and comes with salad. The omelette was also good and the cheese they use is quality.

    Alex L.

    First time trying Moulin. I went on a Saturday morning with a friend. I ordered the egg with toast and an iced latte. The area is really nice. Inside the restaurant is a mini grocery store with niche European products. Things are a bit pricy, but considering the location, it's reasonable. Seating is mostly outside.

    Jennifer C.

    Great pastries and beautiful. Sandwiches and salads were already made and nothing special!

    My favorite pastries and especially if you adore French Baked Goods! Best place! The location is right across Ritz Carlton and has an amazing ocean view! I like that you can park at Salt Creek Parking lot and just literally walk to Moulin. Definitely recommended!

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    Absolutely incredible! Everything tastes fresh. It has a great French vibe. Service is great and friendly.

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    I had a fabulous mocha here that sustained me for the day! Wonderful selection of French foods. Delicious pastries! Really sweet staff.

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    Very unique Parisian atmosphere & menu. Croissants are amazing and sandwiches are generous.

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    What is unique to this Dana Point Moulin location, relative to the others? ;) It looks beautiful like all of the other locations~!!

    Same as Laguna :)

    Is it open on dec 24?

    I believe the Moulin locations are open everyday until 3pm (except South Coast Plaza), even on holidays! They are super impressive... and oftentimes lifesavers!

    Any gluten free pastries?

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    Le Saint Honore

    4.7(255 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Cute little French bakery with good coffee and good food. The staff is super friendly as well which…read moremade the experience all the more pleasant!

    cute little shop. it's street facing and i was able to (illegally?) park right in front of it, but…read morea LOT of other cars were doing it too so it must be a common thing since people are just running in an out of that area. i was visiting dana point for a beach camping birthday party and have never been to the area before. this bakery was easy to find and very close to the state beach entrance. it was an incredibly hot day so even though my intention was to just run in and grab a pastry, i tied my dog to a patio chair right outside the door. staff was very nice and said she could come in, since all their items are behind glass or bagged up but i didn't take them up on the offer. they offer lemon water in the lobby but staff was kind enough to get me fresh, plain water in a cup of ice for my dog while i shopped. they have loaves and loaves of fresh bread against the wall, a section for baked pastries, and fridge of little cakes and brulees and quiches. then there is another little fridge of thick yogurts and drinks. their custard croissants looked amazing and staff was really nice about recommendations. she didn't even try to upsell me, really. i got a chocolate croissant, a raspberry custard croissant, a cinnamon bun, an almond croissant, and mushroom alfredo pizza pastry. all of the breads were delicious and held up in the fridge as i had to spread out how often/quickly i ate them. i also go the vanilla lemonade, which was good, but tbh just tasted like regular lemonade. overall very nice experience and i would go back!

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    It's All About The Cake - Montage, Laguna Beach Hotel.  Wedding was chic with our Naked Cake finished with fresh flowers.

    It's All About The Cake

    4.2(449 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    Wow! I can honestly say we were all blown away by the birthday cake my hubby ordered for my…read morebirthday. I had one simple request make it taste like a ding dong aka hostess cupcake. It was probably the best cake we've ever had! The flavor was dead on and the cake itself was super moist. Our only regret was not getting a bigger cake for more leftovers.

    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.

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    It's All About The Cake - One of our all time favorite rosette cakes from last year at The Villa in San Juan Capistrano. Such a beautiful venue for a stunning cake!

    One of our all time favorite rosette cakes from last year at The Villa in San Juan Capistrano. Such a beautiful venue for a stunning cake!

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    JD Flannel Donuts & Coffee - Strawberry Milkshake and Brown Butter Sea Salt available in May.

    JD Flannel Donuts & Coffee

    4.8(1.5k reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Gluten-free friendly
    Family-owned & operated

    This place is so good that I'm willing to travel 30 miles just to get some yummy donuts! It's…read moredifferent than the average donut shop. You can taste the quality of their donuts. Every time I've gone here, I've never been disappointed with anything we've gotten. The staff is super friendly and helpful. They're always so kind to my kids when we come in. Btw, there's a restroom inside! Super helpful when you have small kids who need to use the restroom last minute haha.

    Fantastic donut shop, the kind of donuts you'll drive a little further for…read more I stopped in late one morning while in San Juan Capistrano and near the plaza it's located. It's a small shop with some counter seating and several tables outside the front door. They had around a dozen types on display. Sadly, they were out of old fashioned donuts (my favorite). But on the happy side of things, right when I walked in, they were putting out some brown butter donuts, fresh out of the fryer. I immediately pointed and asked for one of those. I also chose a maple raised and a maple bacon. The woman helping me was quite perky with a great smile. I'm certain the thought of why this guy was buying three huge donuts to eat all by himself never crossed her mind. I ate them throughout the afternoon...the warm brown butter one as soon as I got into the car. The cake of the donut was so soft and warm. If it were larger, I would have cuddled up next to it and taken a nap. The brown butter glaze was topped with a Maldon sea salt brittle. Sweet and salty. This was my favorite, probably because it was so darn fresh. The other two donuts had thick, soft cakes but not as soft as the fresh one. The maple donut was great. You could really tell they use quality maple syrup in the glaze. The maple bacon was similar with the addition of bacon on top. It was messy as some of the crumbled bacon fell off with each bite. They provide individual boxes for each donut so keep it under your chin to catch the crumbles! The bacon is seasoned with black pepper and cayenne. These are high-quality, delicious donuts. I think they're some of the best out there.

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    Bonjour Café & Bistro - croque monsieur

    Bonjour Café & Bistro

    3.9(892 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    My sister and I were out last weekend and decided to stop for a late brunch- we decided to finally…read moretry this amazingly adorable little French restaurant that has been in our local area for over 28 plus years , how many little restaurants can say that ? There is a reason , The ambience The service The food The decorations- dishes , tea cups , orange juice glasses all match their decor makes you feel like you took a trip to France ( down to their tooth picks in the sandwiches ) We ordered the little basket of mini warm baked goods -they were tiny and delicious $4.99 for four . You could buy a dozen . We split the Chicken Breast Les Champs sandwich on their baguettes which was absolutely DELICIOUS!! We both had a plate each with out one dill pickle spear I tell you it was the best flavored not too thick and not too thin chicken breast - it must have had 3 pieces total with tomato and we had mini chopped red onion on the side but on the sandwich would have been amazing . I would have taken my other half home if I ordered a whole to myself . I can still taste that sweet flavor and we both cannot wait to go back . Service was excellent so thank you to everyone as we were very happy and we told them that and wrote it on our receipt . If you haven't tried this adorable little place yet , btw they do allow dogs on the patio as they have dog water bowls there as well if dogs are behaved and kept on the ground as they should be and not on the chairs or tables ( I have seen this before ). There are lots of tables inside , but to eat outside even during the hot temps they keep it cool was awesome!!

    Attentive service and amazing food. My eggs Benedict with avocado and cappuccino were perfect. Such…read morea relaxing vibe and cute cafe that stands out. I was lucky came in a Friday morning around 10 and no one was there and when I left it was packed.

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