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Today was my first time at Moulin Laguna Beach. I have been to their other locations and I'm happy to say that this location did not disappoint! The indoor restaurant is so cute and they also have a lovely patio as well. They have a lot of grab and go, premade items, as well as fresh cooked/hot meals as well. Plus, they have delicious bottled drinks and pasties made to perfection!
Cute small shop in the heart of Laguna. Just like their flag shop store, they do have everything you're looking for. They got pastries, cakes, sandwiches, crepes, breakfast, little shop, coffees and nice & friendly service. The store is very chic and spacious with both indoor and patio seating area. Unfortunately at the moment, the outdoor view is block by the construction so it's abit boring. Inside is nice and Europe vibe with plenty of Europe foods pics hanging on the walls and the baked goods smell. The foods are generally great, not too sweet and not too salty and heavy. Simply delish!
I used to go to the Newport Beach location all the time. It was close to my office, so I went at least once a week to grab a quick, healthy lunch. My main takeaway back then was that the food was delicious, but the staff wasn't very friendly... haha.This time, I was visiting Laguna Beach with a friend and looking for a spot to have a light yet tasty meal, which brought us here. My friend was starving, so they ordered a sandwich and the roast chicken plate, while I got the scrambled eggs. To be honest, the prices aren't exactly cheap.First, we tried the Jambon-Beurre sandwich, which is made with jamón (ham) inside a baguette, and it was absolutely amazing. The baguette felt a bit hard at first, but as you chew, the rich, savory flavor really comes out--before I knew it, the whole sandwich was gone! The roast chicken plate was served incredibly fresh. The side potatoes were so hot and delicious they instantly put a happy smile on my face. Even though we ate the chicken a bit later because we were focused on the sandwich, steam was still rising from it!The scrambled egg dish I ordered came with a salad and sourdough bread, making it the perfect healthy meal. It was packed with plenty of mushrooms, and I was incredibly satisfied! Unfortunately, I was so busy eating that I forgot to take photos of the food, but their desserts are excellent too, so you should definitely check them out. Highly recommend! Oh, and all the staff members here were so incredibly friendly that it made the food taste even better
The Le Parisien Brie-Apple-Walnut at Moulin is a delicious combination of sweet and savory. Creamy Brie, crisp apple, and crunchy walnuts on a baguette.
I'd been craving buttery pastries for weeks, and on Monday I happened to be in the area. I'd stopped by Forest Ave and realized Moulin was nearby too! I've been to the Newport location maybe three or four times, so I'm pretty familiar with their pastries. I was excited to finally visit the Laguna Beach spot. It's definitely smaller than Newport, but as long as they have the pastries, I'm happy. Everything in the case looked incredible--I honestly wanted to try them all. I settled on a butter croissant, a pain au chocolat, and a cannelle. Clearly, I wasn't holding back; the craving needed to be satisfied that day. My favorite was the cannelle--I could really taste the rum, and now I regret not grabbing five or six of them. Also, I'm very glad I went on a Monday... I can't imagine what parking is like on the weekend.
French Coffee and Pastry Shop Vibes with Pigeons. Moulin was Michelin Bib Gourmand and it has expanded into three locations: Newport Beach, Dana Point, and Laguna Beach. First tasted the French Pastries at a food event in Newport and I legit loved every bite! When I saw Moulin in Laguna Beach I had to pay a visit. This time I opted for something savory instead of sweet. Chicken Pesto Baguette. Definitely enjoyed the quality ingredients and the needed punch of the mustard to complement the baguette. Whether you are into people watching, drooling over their desserts, Moulin has a bit of everything with a French Twist: Crepe, Croissants, and Coffee! They also sell day old pastry in bags for $10, so naturally I grabbed a bag for the road :)
I Loved this place... the ladies behind the counter all speak French.... The menu is in French and English...I ordered a ham and cheese croissant....and a chocolate chip cookie... the croissant was flakey and buttery... the cookie was delicious too....... a walk up counter to order.... the staff is very attentive... they bring your food to the table... and come by often to check on you The restaurant is on a street with no driving or parking... blocked off for the restaurants...cute... Laguna Parking is issue... every thing is paid parking.... We parked on the street it is $6.00 per hour or you can do an all day parking for $25.00....
A great place for a Sunday morning. Coffee and mille feuille were delicious. Quick service with a beautiful French themed environment. The mille feuille was flaky, creamy, and crispy. The perfect amount of sugar too, as I don't usually eat desserts. A nice pastry with my black coffee.
Everything was so fresh and delicious. I'm glad I got this ham egg and cheese croissant sandwich. I enjoy vegetables with my food, so the side salad was perfect to put into my sandwich. The restaurant has a cute European vibe. Friendly employees. Second time here. Would come again.
We really wanted to love this place but it just kept missing the mark. Overall, it wasn't a terrible lunch but too many issues that would prevent us from returning. Staff is all super friendly and helpful whether it's at the cashier or the busser, they were all great. We had a small group so we ordered a variety of items. The baguette sandwiches were a good size but the baguettes were dry, stale, and very hard to chew. Nothing like true Parisien style. The jambon fromage and saucisson had a good amount of filling but the lettuce in the jambon fromage doesn't make sense. No jambon sandwich in France has lettuce in it. The croque madame was solid. Nicely toasted and thick bread, perfectly cooked egg, it was cheesy, great ham, but the side salad was just subpar. Wilted lettuce and no actual "dressing" except for simple balsamic. Now for the pastries. The plain croissant was soft, chewy, and very mild in flavor. The issue seems to be they stack all the pastries in a small "container" like display so they all become soft on top of one another. The almond croissant was actually pretty good! Crunchy with a semi sweet almond paste. Thee Parisien Flan was a mix. The custard or "flan" filling was great, rich, and velvety. The crust was lacking. Very tough and dry, not flaky and crumbly as it should be. And the Almond tart was just a fail. It was oddly gummy, the almonds were burnt, and the crust was rock hard.
Outstanding Service Ruth! I just had to leave a review because Ruth gave me the best customer support experience I've had in a long time. From the very first moment, she was so kind, patient, and professional that it honestly felt like I was being helped at a cozy little café in France. The way she communicated was smooth and reassuring--like "no worries, I've got you" but in the most elegant, classy way. Merci beaucoup, Ruth!!!
I have been a fan of Moulin ever since they opened their first location in Newport Beach. Recently, I visit the Laguna Beach location more frequently. It is a breadth of fresh air as far as authentic French food is concerned, as there are very few places in OC (or even in California, for that matter) that serves good quality Parisien cuisines at a very reasonable price. French staples such as croque monsieur or madame are always great, as are their crêpes. I particularly like their crêpe complete which is filled with delicious, diced ham, emmantel cheese, Béchamel (a creamy white sauce) and topped with a sunny side up egg. My other favorite food when I have a hearty appetite is poulet frites - a half roasted chicken with fries and a side salad. Moulin always does a perfect job with their chicken, which is served with the most delicious "au jus" or chicken gravy. It is always delightful to enjoy a meal at Moulin, whether it is breakfast, lunch or an afternoon tea savoring one of their authentic pastries. read more
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Laurent V.
Merci Rob for the many, many visits and insane review.…
First of all, their French style coffee is exactly how I like it, and the strength of the coffee shows up in their latte's. They're small but very good. The sandwiches are premade, so if you're in a hurry, this is the best alternative to fast food. Just about anything on a French roll will be good. Dessert is a must. The chocolates are rich and creamy, love them. The fruit tarts will not disappoint. read more
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Laurent V.
Merci Monsieur Mike et à bientôt;…
4 months ago
What I love about this spot is their fresh, flaky pastries. There were several customers speaking French, so that leads me to believe that this place is one of the more authentic French bakeries. Their fresh salad and quiche are a great, healthy breakfast option. The decor is a cute, classy french cafe vibe. I think it's a chain as I visited one in San Clemente-both locations are worth a try! read more
9 months ago
As a regular at Moulin Laguna Beach, we can't say enough good things about this unique location. The manager and staff are so friendly and remember whatever you order. The croissants are the most authentic to the way France makes them. Love their sandwiches, paninis, beautiful pastries and crepes. A must visit when visiting Laguna Beach. read more
10 months ago
We received a recommendation for this cafe from locals who live in Laguna Beach and genuinely love this place. So, we went there and enjoyed a delicious breakfast along with hot chocolate at an affordable price! Wonderful service and vibe. Highly recommend it when you're in Laguna Beach. read more
On Monday I visited Moulin for brunch. It's a cute little French bistro with red umbrellas and outside tables they have homemade bread and pastries, I had a hard time making a decision on what to eat everything looked delicious. I ordered a croque monsieur that came with an arugula salad with a delicious vinegarette 10/10 I also ordered an iced macchiato and an almond croissant that were divine. The crepes looked so good too but will have to order on my next visit. I can't wait to go back. read more
1 year ago
I think I'm going to have to come back and try their other pastries and sandwiches/food because during my first time there recently, the few pastries we ordered weren't that great. I ordered a mini croissant, mini apricot danish and a madeleine. The best tasting one was the apricot danish, it was buttery, mildy sweet. The croissant was very dry and chewy, it was early in the morning so it should've been very fresh right? The Madeline was ok, kind of dry also. Decor and ambiance of this bakery was very cute. There is always a line so they must be doing something right... we probably should've tried the normal size pastures? Maybe I will come back when in the area and try other food items. All their cakes and pastry case looks beautiful! read more
3 years ago
Moulin is such a beautiful spot! We were planning on eating at one of the beachview restaurants, but stumbled on this gem and decided to grab some sandwiches to eat on the beach! There are lots of beautiful shaded outdoor seatings so we also ordered the tropezienne slice, chocolate croissant, madeleine, and a cappucino to eat while there. The staff was very friendly and when we asked for recommendations, she highly recommend the tropezienne slice and chocolate croissant (one of the baker speciality pastries according to the staff- so if you see the chocolate croissant, I'd take it!) This place will now be my go-to spot to get a quick bite for a beach picnic! read more
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2 years ago
Cute little spot tucked away on Forest Ave. With so many options for pastries, how can one decide? We tried one of the sandwiches with prosciutto and it was yummy! It would probably have been better warmed up. The latte was super tasty - had it with an adorable miniature croissant! Seating is a bit clustered and uncomfortable read more
I miss Paris and I dream of French baguettes with butter and ham! This place helps me get all my fixes! Dijon mustard, fresh salads, great coffee and fantastic desserts! I would come here every Saturday if I could! Be mindful it is busy here on weekends, you'll be in line but it moves quickly and it's worth it. They make everything in the am and they can sell out. Get there early to make sure you get what you want. You order at the counter then grab a number and a table. They also have a cute little market place for Sundries to purchase like French Dijon Amora that is the best in the world! Come in hungry and leave with lots of goodies! read more
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Laurent V.
Merci beaucoup Mademoiselle, à bientôt
An adorable french cafe located near the Laguna beach oceanfront. We ordered the quiche and croque madame, both of which came out quickly and were plated well. The drink menu was limited but the coffee was well made. Overall a good brunch location close to beach access. read more
Disappointed. We just landed in LAX hungry and wanted to grab good brunch and yelped for it. Displayed nice and everything looked so good but.... I had Brie walnuts sandwich. Sorry but horrible. The bread is not tasty at all and dry and barely eatable. Brie was like tofu. Somehow first few bites tasted fish. I was very very sad. We have been to Antibes/Nice two simmers in a row before covid and I know what I am talking about. French bread with simple brie melted our mouth. Not sure why the high rate here. Lequiche lorriane was pretty good. A-. Cafe latte was also disappointing. It was like light anerican coffee with milk and dunkin donuts coffee is even much more tastier. United Airline's coffee with fake milk was more enjoyable today. read more
Delicate pastries and desserts that look and taste fantastic! We walked in and ended up trying the Yuzu Lychee Bar (5/5, yuzu flavor is definitely there), Tropezienne (5/5, devoured very quickly), Peach Opera (5/5), Berry Tart (4.5/5), and Pavlova a la Peche (4/5). Cute shop! read more
This place is fantastic- love the coffee and the pastry- my wife also loves it- will come back more often as long as it is not as crowded- it's always crowded with locals- I love to get coffee and some bread after a nice walk at the beach- Thankful for the shop- God bless us all- read more
Solid French eatery with quality coffee and pastry! I was surprised to see a line upon opening at 8 AM. Be prepared to pay for parking due to Laguna beach parking ($5.40 an hour). The shop is small with few table and outdoor seating. You can always to go and eat on the beach if it's too crowded. They have various sandwich, soup, omelette, and pastries. We got the latte ($5) , coffee ($3),French onion soup ($9), ham sandwich on baguette ($14), and mousse cake ($8). Although it's pricy for breakfast, you pay for the quality. The French onion soup was cheesy with good onion flavor, a little too rich and salty for me but BF liked it! The ham sandwich had tons of ham, with simple flavor from baguette. The mousse was decadent and rich, a bit too sweet but creamy mousse texture. Overall a treat meal breakfast! Highly recommend for anyone craving quality pastries or sandwich. read more
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The good: Oui, oui, oui! This place was pure perfect! It was our first stop during our first trip to Laguna Beach. It's location is wonderful because it's walking distance to the main beach and it's centrally located in a very walkable area with lots of other restaurants and boutiques. I loved the food offerings and also loved the ambience and decor. I tried a smoked salmon sandwich with avocado, a canele, a hot dog pastry for the toddler and an a slice of tarte tropezienne. The tarte tropezienne (brioche bread with cream in the middle and orange zest with Grand Marnier) was our favorite! It was 100% up our flavor palette. It had a panettone flavor with the almond extract and the cream inside was light and not too rich or sweet. I've never had this pastry elsewhere before and I definitely would love to eat it again. They have outdoor seating under the overhang but also in a parklet. It's a great space to people watch or to meetup with a friend. There's also indoor seating (where we sat). I really loved the packaged offerings and drinks as well. I was impressed they had Orangina! Fun fact: this is Mandy Moore and my mom's favorite drink. They also had packaged madeleines and freshly made madeleines too that were larger than your average ones. They also have salads, crepes, and breakfast items like omelettes. I loved the French cafe chairs that were more detailed than the average with the scalloped shape and various colors. I liked the vintage-style French art posters with the clown (my toddler's favorite). I liked that the hot dog pastry came with Dijon mustard as well as mayo and ketchup. It was also heated up and brought out to our table for us. The bad: I wish they were closer to my house. I'd absolutely order cakes from here. A drunk guy came in to the register and harassed the French worker woman and subsequently got arrested or in some sort of trouble with police. The interesting: They have 6 SoCal locations. My mom also makes caneles. The ones here were sweeter and more rum-tasting than my mom's. They offer catering and party trays. read more
2 years ago
Wanted a fruit tart until I saw a long brown strand of hair in it. Gross. My first time and last time here, obviously. read more
7 months ago
3 years ago
Cute little spot to walk in and have a pastry and coffee. Not bunch of a brunch spot they do have champagne but it's a little pricey. Pastries and delicious. My lemon crepe was okay. read more
3 years ago
Coffee selection is not extensive and the coffee itself is just fine, however, where they really shine is their list of pastries. They have ready made sandwiches in a true French deli fashion and an exhaustive amount of pastries to choose from. One pastry can be up to $7 so it is a bit pricey. read more
My review reflects this location in Laguna Beach on Main Street. First Impressions: (5) I don't live in Paris but this is about as close as I can get to a Paris experience here in Southern California. The restaurant has an outdoor seating area with an outdoor street patio feel. There are all kinds of interesting people who walk by as you sip your delicious cappuccino and butter croissant. They play French music and display French art on the walls. You can't get any better. Service: (3) One must stand in line and wait until you get to the register to order. On the positive, you get to stare at the wonderful pastries. The line is usually very long. The service is what you get at Starbucks. There is no tip involved. Food Taste: (3) We had omelettes and a quiche. The food was simple and authentic. I find it a bit bland and lacks creativity. Fresh avocado and a nice cream sauce would elevate the omelettes to five stars, but as it was delivered, it was bland and ordinary. Food Freshness: (4) We loved to fresh pastries and bread. Each meal came with a small salad that had no dressing or croutons. Just looking at freshness, everything is made fresh. Food Value: (3) Remember that nice view and atmosphere, well, you pay for it with the food prices. For three small breakfast meals, and one coffee, our bill was more than $60. The portions are good size, but you pay for it when the bill comes. Total points =. 18 points, divided by 5 = 3.6 Stars rounds up to 4 stars read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
I was looking for a coffee shop on Thanksgiving day, and this was one of the only spots open in the area. The reviews and pictures looked good, so I came to check it out. I ordered a cappuccino, eclair, and Millefuille (probably spelled that wrong). Overall, service was great. The person taking our order was polite and explained the different pastries to us and was very patient with all the customers. The woman who handed us the pastries and coffee asked if we needed a bag and even placed it in there for me when she noticed my hands were full. The coffee just tasted like hot water. There was so coffee flavor. It was extremely crowded inside, which could explain why coffee was rushed out and didn't taste good. The eclair was extremely dry, but the filling was delicious. The millefuille was the star of the show. Overall, service was the highlight out my visit, but I don't expect to be back since 2/3 of my order was pretty disappointing. The inside is very tight and hard to move through. I would try to come on an off day if you decide you want to check this cafe out. read more
7 months ago
Super friendly staff, the inviting smell of perfectly crafted pastries and espresso drinks. I love Moulin and finding reasons to stop by when I'm in the area. The cafe is in a charming little part of Laguna Beach with a whimsical small town vibe. The decor of Moulin is that of a playful French theme with the tastes to really convey the experience to the customers. Great little place to take a coffee break, any time of day. read more
4 years ago
Best croissants outside of Paris! There are several locations, but I love downtown LB. Lots of paid parking, boutiques, and of course the beach! My go to is a plain croissant and Americano, my husband likes the almond croissant. I took my sister's family from San Diego here when we met up. She tried the baguette sandwich, very close to what I tasted in France. It would have been near perfect if it was defrosted a little more. My nephew didn't care for the crepe, but I think it's because he's used to Japanese ones. He did ask me to buy him another croissant though! read more
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Laurent V.
Merci Mademoiselle for the visit and great review.…
Came to the area on a Saturday before noon and all brunch places are packed. Instead of waiting for more than an hour at another place, my friends and I came to this location to get take out for a picnic at the beach. Line was outside the door and we waited for about 20 min. Sandwiches and pastries on display looked delicious and they also have fresh squeezed orange juice. I ordered La Croque Madame, which is an egg on top of the La Croque Monsieur :p. It was served hot and it was delicious. The sunny side up egg gave the ham and cheese grilled sandwich the moisture, gave it better texture and made it photogenic. It also comes with a little box of salad to balance out the meal. This place is a great take out choice for hungry people. The pastries are delicious too. This is a great location, although parking is typical laguna beach parking, always difficult. read more
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Do your serve those baguette sandwiches in the morning or midday?
We serve them all day from 8.00am to 3.00pm daily. Merci
Are there any unique aspects of this Laguna Beach Moulin location versus the other locations? Merci~!!
Same as Newport, closer to the ocean, pedestrian street
Hi, will you be extending your hours past 3pm? I know a lot of us coffee and cafe lovers would love to sit outside with a Moulin pastry and coffee and watch the sunset. Or at minimum past the 5pm hour for us folks stuck inside our offices. 🤞🏾
We will have longer “Summer” hours starting at Memorial day week end. Merci;…
What is the MOULIN guest wifi password🤔? Just ordered your passion fruit ice tea, and I'm sitting here watching pigeons walking through
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we do not but if you have some you want to exchange I will do so... Merci;
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