I went to Chaupain with my pregnant wife and, in a gesture of solidarity, also began eating for…read moretwo. We went gloriously overboard: the open-faced salmon lox sandwich, strawberry evalope, chocolate Elfroy , and mille-feuille. The salmon sandwich was fresh and flavorful, though the cream could have been ever so slightly thicker and the ciabatta bread slightly more toasted. The strawberry evalope and chocolate Elroy were terrific: delicately crisp croissants, butter beautifully balanced, and fillings/toppings sweet but thankfully restrained from becoming sugar bombs. But the mille-feuille was utterly incredible and the reason to write this review. It was like the perfect vanilla ice-cream cone flavor transformed into 1000 crispy, buttery, flaky layers, with a restrained custard that let every texture and flavor shine. I'm not even a vanilla fan and it was pure joy. A transcendent pastry experience--and worth every calorie we pretended not to count. Five stars. As the owner of a Mom and Pop cabinetry store, I have to congratulate Sami and Sarah, you guys are crushing it!!

Everything about it is great. Salad for lunch was so good. Oh of course the pastries are delicious…read more One of my favorites is the chocolate chip scone! The employees are wonderful and always smiling, and give the best service. The place reminds me of Marseille France where all my cousins live. Very pleasant ambiance. And I'm blessed to just live around the corner

Over the past few years I have been ordering cakes and buying desserts from Sugar Blossom Bakery…read morefor several different occasions . Most recently I had a special request for a custom cake for my murder mystery (train themed) birthday party. I provided a few photos ​for a concept and shared some details about the party​ with the designer. Tracy was an absolute doll. She was able to a offer a digital rendition of a design (which was 100% spot on)​. I also asked if it was possible to have some custom sugar cookies that went along with the theme. ​She went above and beyond to accommodate my special requests. She just needed the props to add to the cake: roses, a pocket watch and a magnifying glass. On the day of the party we picked up the cake and were absolutely delighted with the artistry and her ability to create a design that matched the theme (both the cookies and the cake). Absolutely mind-blowing work. ​We set up the dessert table and every single one of my guests ​stopped to take in the beauty of her design. Everyone was so impressed as they walked past​ the cake, it was a true piece of art to be admired. Guests continued to be impressed by the custom sugar cookies. Once we served the cake, brownies, sugar cookies, and coconut macaroons, everyone was equally impressed by the quality and taste. Since the party last weekend, I've received several messages from my guests asking for the bake shop's number and complimenting their work again. Hands down this is the best bakery I have ever had the pleasure of working with, offering consistently excellent quality from start to finish. They exceeded my expectations and added a very special element to my party. I highly recommend Sugar Blossom Bakery . Thank you to their entire team for making my event one to remember.

I participated in one of the cake decorating workshops in celebration of Earth Day and instantly…read morefell in looove with this cuuute bake shop in downtown San Clemente. I had to go back for the Cinco de Mayo drop-in piñata cupcake session. It's nicely decorated with a calming ambiance plus always clean. They've got the friendliest staff...always willing to help me when I have questions. When I ate the buttercream, it was amazingly delicious...sooo creamyyy and really fresssh with the right amount of swwweetness. I can tell it's homemade. Overall, my experience has been wonderful. I can't wait to try their café menu items. I highly recommend Sugar Blossom to the Yelp Community :-) FYI: They also have gluten free options.

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!

I arrived at this place by accident (wanted to try a place nearby, didn't feel it, and on my way…read moreback to the car I saw this French bakery). I'm typically suspicious of French cafes, they never really hit the spot, and not because I try them with the expectation of getting a true French style product, but I'm just very often disappointed by the general quality. I'm so glad I gave this a go. We tried both savory and sweet pastries, and they were all absolutely delicious. To the point that I ordered a few more to go. The croissant with cream and berry was gorgeous, not overly sweet, which is sadly so rare, and the feta cheese and mushroom pastry was amazing. The person behind the counter was also super sweet and helpful. If I were a local, this would be my almost daily spot.

Great vibe and drinks with friends. Service a little slow but good over all! Like the wings. The…read morefried pickles are a little salty for me.

Today we came in for lunch. Waited for quite a while to get service but once we did the waiter…read moreRubin was (EXCELLENT) On the other hand we watched a waitress (Tammy) go outside pet a dog from a previous customer come back into the restaurant and proceed to go back behind the bar make a drink and then handed a couple utensils with napkins. She had NOT WASHED HER hands before doing the above. This was disgusting and a health violation. If she does this what must the other staff do. This is the reason I would never go back!

Dear owners Much…read morethanks to the kind young man with brown curly hair who answered my knock after you had just closed on Sunday . His kindness saved a kids party cause I was able to get your starter for a baking party. Besides your best in world sourdough. And cookies. And all you make that we love. This was awesome. Want to shout out this act of kindness and service to your loyal guests and your staffer who is an awesome guy. Keep up the great work.

I came here mainly because of the name. It sure sounds like they meant to say something else…read more Specialty here is sourdough bread. Actually, at least 90 of its items are sourdough based, even sweet pastries and cookies. Grabbed a regular sourdough, jalapeno cheddar sourdough, and a sourdough peanut butter dark chocolate cookie with sea salt. Sourdough breads were substantial and solid. The cookie was excellent. I really didn't get any sourdough taste in the cookie. Service was friendly and helpful. It's a tiny spot, mainly meant for just grab & go items. It's located across the street from The Mission.

Sigh. When you have a craving for cookies and esp want an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie and the box…read morearrives from DoorDash and they didn't include the cookie you ordered... The chocolate chip classic is good but average. The sugar cookie had a dollop of icing but not even a circle. The photo on the website shows the icing should be a circle and spread out evenly over the cookie. This was definitely not the right amount of icing, it was not even 1/3 icing and pretty sure it should have been way more. It looked like my toddler put on the icing but in a stingy way. I wanted the oatmeal chocolate chip cookie but I didn't get it. How a cookie store can screw up an order that is electronic and literally has a ticket that reads oatmeal is a shame. Very very disappointing. The other two cookies I did receive were not worth mentioning they were not good.

We have stopped here for cookies many times and always love them! They have 4 main flavors and then…read more4 specialties. Our favorite is the Oreo! It's incredible. If you're looking for yummy dessert, definitely stop by Chip!

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.

If I told you how fantastically tasty my bacon, egg & cheese sandwich on a French roll was, you'd…read morebe heading over there right now. Rose Cafe & Donuts has probably got the best breakfast sandwiches in San Clemente, although, I have to admit, this was really the first time I had ever "checked out" San Clemente longer than a pit stop for gas. As my mom and I were "passing through" taking this l-o-n-g-e-r rest stop from driving on the 5 (we were on our way to San Diego), we decided to get something more substantial to eat. Anyway, you have to go here. Rose Cafe's food seemed quite popular, considering there was a constant stream of customers ordering, and everyone noticeably ordered something different. I really liked the outdoor tables and chairs, located right outside the eatery. It definitely allowed us to enjoy the cool ocean breeze, even though you can't see the water. All in all, Rose Cafe rocks. We were glad to have found this cute place, tucked into a shopping center, no less. Overall, the food was awesome, and the location was super-convenient.

The customer service here is amazing. The man taking my order was so kind, considerate, and just…read moreover all welcoming. The food is was good too but the customer service made it even better.

We recently ordered 6 sandwiches for a Duffy boat evening in Newport Harbor. We got 3 roast beef…read moreand 3 chicken pesto. They were able to accommodate us ordering the day before and had them waiting for pickup. Each sandwich comes with either fruit or salad and we asked for fruit. They were nice enough to put all the fruit in a plastic bowl as they knew we would be having a little gathering. Nice touch. Sandwiches super fresh and tasty. Excellent bread. Super friendly staff. I returned today for another sandwich and pumpkin danish. Got the chicken pesto on baguette this time and it was excellent. Love the baguette here. The pastry was very good. I'll be back to try the rest of the cakes and pastries.

I was able to try a few pastries from this shop and was blown away immediately just looking at…read morethem. Really gorgeous top tier baked goods that are rare these days. These are not only gorgeous but also delicious. Flaky perfect crusts, strong flavors. Lightly sweetened. Highly recommend. Really enjoyed the almond croissant

We used Jay's Catering from Ellie's Table for a micro-wedding event. The food was delicious,…read moregenerous portions, delivered on-time and stayed hot until ready to serve. It received rave reviews from all of the guests!

This is my first time at Ellie's table. I've had it on my list for a really long time and I finally…read moregot to try it. First a little bit of history. It is located in the beautiful historic town of San Juan Capistrano founded in 1776. The two-story red brick and wood building that the Restaurant occupy was constructed in 1883 and served not only as the town's courthouse which was Then presided by Judge Richard Egan. But it also served as Judge Egan's private residence on the second floor. Following years of vacancy, this building has undergone near total interior and exterior restoration, preserving its 1880s structure while converting it for commercial use. It is known as "Egan House". Years ago, prior to its restoration, i had the privilege of walking onto the front porch and peeking through the windows of this old courthouse as it was still vacant and, in its original interior state. Today. As i walked up these wooden stairs once again and onto the front Porch, i was immediately transported back in time. There is lots of free parking around the restaurant. The exterior has 2 outdoor dining areas. One on the side of the building and one along the narrow front porch baluster. The doors and tall windows look very similar. So i almost missed the front door if it wasn't for a printed sign that said "Entrance" next to the entry door. I must not be the only one :) The interior is charming and bright, and maintains its 19th century vintage character blended with modern and vintage decor. The walls are covered with Historical photographs. The indoor dining area is known as "Harmony Hall" There is also a small private dining area on the second floor. Great for a group or a celebration. There are 3 separate restrooms. 1 on the first floor and 2 on the 2nd floor. Not bad for an old building. You order first. Grab your number and find a table. As you stand in line, you'll find a free standing menu rack. I don't see this too often and i think that it's a great idea as that gives you time to look at the menu while waiting in line. As you make your way to the register, you walk along their display case that showcases all the pastries, cold sandwiches and food bar. I really like their menu. So many good dishes. And It offers something for everyone. I love that you can order any of the menu items all day. So, today, I had my breakfast at 2pm :) The menu is too long to describe. So, Please see photos for the complete 6 page menu. I ordered the Spanish Omelette, a peach ice tea with green tea. And for dessert i had a mixed berry crostata. I got my food in less than 10 min. The service was great. I did not realize that there was a self serve utensil and condiments station. So, my server was kind to get me some utensil and showed me where the utensil station was. The Spanish omelette has shredded machaca beef, peppers and onions. Topped with House Salsa, Cotija cheese, Crema and cilantro. I opted to leave out the Crema as i am not a big fan of sour cream. This was one of the best omelettes i have ever had. It was warm. The eggs were light and airy. It was packed with tender and tasty shredded beef. All of these ingredients combined with the delicious mild salsa, fresh cilantro and Cotija cheese paired incredibly well. It is a must have. The Mixed berry crostata had a soft crust on the outside. Moist on the inside with tons of berries partly melted into a marmelade. (I had them warm it up) It was not overly sweet at all which was great. The whole thing was lightly coated with powdered sugar. It was excellent. As for the Peach ice tea. Well it was just a good peach ice tea with green tea and light peach flavored syrup. It was refreshing. Great food. Generous portions. very reasonable prices and great service. Can't beat it. I highly recommend trying Ellie's Table.