Ordered the ham and cheese Parigot and my husband the ham and cheese baguette sandwich. Ended up buying 4 baguettes to take home. Sandwiches were good. Also the nutella crepe was good. Liked the ambiance as well. read more

Moulin - French goodies - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

What a cute little spot to grab a pastry and a cup of coffee. This is exactly what we did on a beautiful Saturday morning. This quaint little French cafe was nestled between a main road and beautiful residential neighborhood with peek-a-boo views of the ocean. The have indoor seating with a few tables, but opted to sit outside to enjoy the always perfect weather in San Clemente. Greeted with a smile, we ordered an almond croissant, chocolate croissant, apple turnover, and 3 cups of hot coffee, which were all delicious and totally hit the spot! Perfect place to sit and catch up with friends! Merci beaucoup, Moulin! read more

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This place is a gem. Tucked quietly off the maddening highway, this little place offers up great food in a wonderful setting both indoors and outdoors. Very quaint and the service is hospitable even if the staff can't properly pronounce anything on the menu. To be fair, even if they can't speak a word of French, the staff was warm and happy. The Croque Monsieur I had was really perfect. And I came close to ordering what looked like incredible desserts. I sat at the large community table which was a rare and welcome sight in America. Except if you're in Amish Country. As always with quality cafes, get there early! read more

The Chocolate Croissants are Pure Perfection...European Dark Chocolate inside of a perfectly flakey French Croissant. Show up early to get a table at this very popular San Clemente location right across from the San Clemente Train Stop. It Is worth taking the train to and see for yourself. read more

Staff very helpful and friendly! Love the Mango pastry and the chocolate raspberry was delicious too! Disappointed in the quiche lack of flavor and not fully cooked sabe with my friend that order scrambled eggs , they were tasteless and runny. Coffee is awesome! read more

Moulin - Chocolate and raspberry , fresh squeezed orange juice and mango bomb . - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

We have been coming here for years and always have great service and a delicious treat. Today Tony and Sammy helped us select some new pastries and made a fantastic cappuccino to get me through the day. Thanks for not letting us down! read more

Moulin - Sammy and Tony - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

This is literally one of my fav go to spots ! The food is amazing . I usually get the nature omelet with a cappuccino and sometimes a natella crepe as well . The guys that work here are so sweet ! They are welcoming and personable. I am obsessed with the ambiance. It's so cute and quaint with its French decor . 10/10 read more

Moulin is our favorite place in all of San Clemente! We love visiting Antoine and Sammy, they are the best! The sandwiches never miss, the croque madame is to die for, and the crepes are delicious. The lattes are always yummy, and it's one of the only places you can get Orangina (my ultimate favorite drink.) The service is always impeccable and they make us feel welcome every time we stop in! :) We love getting the bottomless mimosas with fresh squeezed orange juice and just sitting outside watching the world go by! read more

Moulin - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

Tony Sammy and James are so friendly and the food is fabulous. The customer service is the best with these three. read more

Moulin - Tony and Sammy (missing James) - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

I went in today to get a salad and ice coffee for work and Sammy and Tony got me a fresh salad from the back. Iced latte was amazing! I will definitely be back :) read more

Moulin - Sammy and Tony always with the great costumer service! - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Sami and Anthony ! the hardest working guys i know ! always welcoming , polite and ready to serve ! there isn't a time there is no customers around but if there is a free minute ,they are always cleaning , restock shelves and checking on customers ! what a great team ! read more

Moulin - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

Me and my family stop here for a little snack before the beach. I love Moulin, but this place have its own personality; especially the guys in the front that help us. They are extremely helpful and good with the recommendations! The ambiance are great, looks like a like cottage! :) Definitely coming back here soon if im in the area! read more

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These guys are amazing! I come here all the time now and they always remember me and tell me what pastries I should get. Great pastries, great food, great location, and great people! Super cute vibe! You can sit indoor or outdoor and totally it transports you to a cafe in paris! Plus you can grab your coffee and walk to the ocean. Love it here! read more

Moulin - Love it here! - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Great food, families welcome, French themed, friendly staff. I had the beet salad- and Boy was it ever a beet salad! Almost more beets than anything else! Very simple but delicious. Both my son and I had a cappuccino which was lovely and my son had a sandwich and he said that the baguette it was on was fabulous. read more

Moulin San Clemente is my favorite coffee place! I always look forward to stopping by in the afternoon. read more

Moulin - Excellent staff! - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

What I love best about this little place is that I feel like I'm in a French café in France. The service is great. The food is authentic. But what makes me the happiest is that my dear friend enjoys the café Ole. Please keep up the wonderful experience. We will enjoy coming back again and again. read more

Moulin - Cafe Ole! - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

The meals that my party ordered were very good, but I wasn't aware that the cashier automatically adds a tip to the order. They should mention this to customers. It left a bad taste, as it seems sneaky. Yes, they show you a screen, but there was a long line behind me, so I just quickly paid and later realized that the price was about 30% more than it should have been. I would have loved to tip what I wanted, which is usually 20 percent. Also be aware that a server will bring the food to your table after you order at the front, but drinks must be picked up when they call your name. The bathroom was clean, and the atmosphere inside was quaint. Outside are several tables, so dogs are welcome! The cafe's parking lot only has about 5 usable spaces, so I parked and walked a while, although the sidewalks don't continue on all the streets -- and there is a roundabout nearby that can be tricky to cross. Some of the meters by the restaurant require quarters, but you can park across the street and use a credit card at a pay station. Even if the amount of time doesn't seem to increase when pressing the button, pay before pushing the "add time" button again. You can see the amount of minutes you've purchased, and you can add more if needed. read more

Cashier was making mistakes left and right with customers... customers were coming back about their drinks being wrong... I paid with cash and she wasn't going to give me the change because it was a couple cents... and when she gave me the change, it was the wrong change... If my total was $22.03 do you expect the customer to just pay 22$? read more

Wonderful French bakery and cafe in San Clemente. Moulin is located in a small, cute building, uphill, so if you seat outside, you get to enjoy beautiful views of the ocean! Great treat for my b-day weekend! It is very close to Metrolink stop (a minute walk at the most) and San Clemente Trail (where it starts) near North Beach. It has a small parking lot next to it. It has indoor seating and a very cute courtyard with tables where you can savor your breakfast or lunch. We stopped here and got some breakfast. 2 nice capuccino-s (you get a couple of squares of dark chocolate each from the house- and it is delicious) and danishes, one with appricots. The food is mouthwatering! The danishes were divine, the custard made to perfection! We could have gotten more food, since everything looked amazing, it was tempting but hopefully some other time. Food looks great in their windows, everyone's sandwiches around us looked mouth watering! Clean restrooms, nice customer service, water from the house, the decor couldn't be cuter and more charming! If you love French authentic food, this is the place in San Clemente. You can enjoy breakfast or lunch here while having the Pacific sprawling in front of you. Sounds tempting, right? read more

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This is a charming French restaurant, where you order from the counter. They offer a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options. I got the egg, cheese and bacon croissant and it was flakey, warm and very tasty! My friend was happy with a large bowl of onion soup. There are many coffees offered. I usually get a cappuccino but since we were there for lunch, I decided on wine. There are wine bottles in the cooler, but only a few offered by the glass. I bought a 1/2 bottle of Sancerre for $22, which I think is reasonable. Note the hours: they close at 3:00. There is a large outside patio, if you prefer. On weekends, the patio can get quite crowded during breakfast hours. The entrance to North Beach is a short block away. I highly recommend this place, and I'm lucky that it's a close walk for me! read more

Still a frequent flyer here, several times a week. Sabine has this place running like a well oiled machine, and the food/service does not disappoint. These are French people running a French bakery. They have French ingredients in what they prepare as well as many items you can purchase from France. I recently purchased some jam, and it was noticeably different in taste. It was delicious! read more

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Cute spot to have coffee and pastries by the beach. We came on a Saturday morning and it was pretty busy but we found a spot to sit. Not the most delicious omelet I've ever had but it was a nice breakfast in a nice area by the beach :) read more

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Super accueil à Moulin Saint Clemente avec 'Antoine et toute son équipe un dimanche matin. Il y avait un monde fou. Des sourires, on est tous ravis d'être là, les familles, les enfants, dans la salle où au soleil à l'extérieur. On s'est régalé. Merci à Moulin San Clemente read more

I really like this place! Beautiful French cafe. Quick and easy service. Cappuccino tasted great. Vegan sando could have some added flavor to it. Will be back! read more

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Frequently eat here, has always been favorite but today it was pretty bad. My quiche was served luke warm if even that and my friends was piping hot. The half chicken was very dry, could only eat the drumstick. The french onion soup left me super disappointed, all onions, barely any broth. There was such a small amount of cheese and bread on top was burnt black on edges. I've had it sooo many times before, 10x's better! Maybe an off day for them? Not sure if I will be back, much better places around town to spend $80.00 on lunch. read more

What a delicious and delightful place to enjoy tasty treats with caring service! We LOVED their specialty pastry, and sipping wonderful mocha and coffee in a pleasant location. Made our day, thank you!! read more

Our favorite French foods for brunch. The staff is great and polite. Whenever when we are in town, this is the perfect spot for brunch with just steps away from the beach as well. read more

Moulin - Amazing place to have brunch!! - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Excellent coffee and super fresh food. I like that they have an egg-white only option for the omelette. Their half chicken with salad and fries is so good, too! read more

A beautiful quaint little French style Café with all the food and drink offerings of the real thing. I have never been to France, but I feel like I'm in France every time I come here. It has beautiful French decorations and lovely, colorful tables and chairs. It's a very nice environment and the food is absolutely delicious. My favorite part is sitting outside on the chairs next to the shrubbery and looking out people watching while sipping on my coffee. It's totally lovely. read more

Antoine and Sami are two great guys at Moulin in San Clemente. They are very welcoming and cheery and make you feel at home. They work hard but you can see they enjoy their jobs. This is a place I come to often for delicious food and pastries. read more

Wonderful experience today; Sami and Tony were so helpful! Had the Moulin Salad prepared fresh so the chicken was warm and it was delicious!

Everything, I mean everything is good here. One my most favorite bakeries/ cafes in Southern California. Every time I'm in an area where there is a Moulin I just stop by doesn't matter the time of the day. It was my first time at this location. It's a bit smaller than the rest but has the same delicious food. Great location Great service Great food Great dessert Great drinks Great atmosphere Great times with my family. A must stop when in San Clemente. You won't regret it. read more

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We eat at Moulin every week as a special treat. My daughter loves the ham and cheese panini and the delicious desserts. If my willpower is strong, I stick to the salads. Otherwise the dessert and coffee is amazing!!Tony and Sammy always go out of their way to make us smile...we love this place! read more

Food was very good staff are very friendly. It's always a good time when we go there.

Excellent, fresh French breakfast. I had the croissant breakfast sandwich and we also bought almond croissant (perfection) apple tart, madelines (they were huge but just ok). The owner (or manager?) and her daughter appear to be French and they and their staff and friendly and efficient. This place was of course quite busy with a line out the door on a Saturday morning. I will definitely return the next time I visit San Clemente read more

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This chicken pressed sandwich is awesome. Fast service. Beautifully placed right next to north beach, outside seating is the move. read more

Moulin - chicken sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - San Clemente, California

What a gem! Every visit to San Clemente includes at least one or two trips to Moulin. The chocolate/almond croissant is simply spectacular! read more

Finally back in Scottsdale and I must say that me and my friends already miss coming to Moulin and we are not okay. We went to Moulin for three straight days and bought and ate everything we could from this cafe and now we are spoiled! We loved everything about Moulin. Location by the beach, friendly staff, AMAZING service, DELICIOUS FOOD, fresh orange juice, snacks coming from Europe (me and my besteas almost bought all the Milka chocolates they had), and the ambience. It is everything I dreamt of in a cafe. The manager, Antoine. We absolutely LOVE HIM! This man works so hard and is very efficient and quick. I would love to meet the owner of this place to extend my gratitude in person. The price point is pretty reasonable if you're having a meal with fresh ingredients and so much flavor. If you are someone with plenty of food restrictions, this is not the place for you as the kitchen might be unable to make any changes on your meal. Fortunately, they can give you an option for alternative milk for your coffee. I wish I had taken a photo of everything we ate here to share with you all to give you an idea on what to expect. read more

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Very fun if you love bakeries. Beautiful pastries. Fresh and tasty. Especially the Almond Croissant and Pear Tart. The Pistachio bread with preserves in the middle. Super fun to go with others and share treats. Very sweet cashiers and helpful in knowing the items. read more

Breakfast is excellent at this place. This is my 2nd time at this location. There's a walking trail near the beach. Service is great, and the staff are friendly. French decor posters to a Minimum. It's an excellent place for brunch after you walk the walking trail. read more

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