Great food, friendly service, dog friendly and always consistent. Best pancakes in town, Cinnamon rolls are always a hit and food is as fresh as it gets. read more

Came here for breakfast on a Saturday morning and we were more than satisfied. We were seated quickly at a nice table on the patio and promptly greeted by our server. The hardest choice is picking what you want because everything looks amazing! I settled on the Petey combo with bacon, my husband went for the lobster Benedict. We both got a side of fruit. Our eggs were cooked perfectly (his poached, mine over medium), the pancakes were fluffy, buttery, and griddled to perfection, and the coffee is quality. We had no issues cleaning our plates. Only complaint would be that maybe there was a bit too much hollandaise on the bene? But that won't stop us from coming back! read more

Great coffee & oatmeal (boring, I know!) We tried to get a cinnamon roll but they were fresh out as we sat down :( I can't stop thinking about it, so we'll be back to try one read more

Solid 4 star restaurant. Food was pretty good, pretty standard. Service was a bit off because our server just left for a break so it was a bit difficult flagging another server down. We were able to dine outside under the tent, which is great for covid. read more

RJ's Cafe - Pork chop and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Cool place! Very popular. It does take a while to order and receive your food since they are so busy but the food itself is good! I got the corn beef hash omelette with home fries and it was great! I'm knocking a star off because I ordered coffee and the mug wasn't clean because it clear had lipstick on it. I didn't make a huge deal at all and simply asked for a new cup. Overall, good place. read more

I've been here a few times and it's always crowded (a good sign of good food). Mother's Day was no exception. They provided hot coffee to those waiting for a table and the wait for two was only about 30 minutes. Everything we ordered was hot and delicious. My husband got Egg Benedict with Bacon and I ordered the Egg Milanese which is sliced tomato with Parmesan cheese served with over medium eggs on top and a side of breakfast potatoes and toast. It was good, but I wish I had ordered the Benedict which is my usual. We also split a short stack and those pancakes were some of the best pancakes I've ever had. They were perfectly fluffy and full of flavor. read more

RJ's Cafe - Egg Milanese...or what's left of it - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Service was super friendly and quick. Got seated on a Tuesday morning right away. Food was 4.5 but the ambiance, especially location across from the harbor bumped it to a 5. Lots of coffee refills, and the huge cinnamon rolls for $5.50 each were a plus. Would definitely return. read more

Good selection of breakfast and lunch classics in a friendly coffeeshop setting. Some patio seating is available. What sets RJ's apart are the details. Want hot sauce? They bring out three. Want whipped cream on your cocoa? The whipped cream is as tall as the mug. They're a little pricier than well-known chain coffeeshops, but there's a clear difference in quality. read more

I went to RJs for breakfast and it was fantastic. I ordered the chicken fried steak which came out light and crispy. My son got a biscuit off the kids menu and it was huge!!! He thoroughly enjoyed his biscuit and eggs This place has classic breakfast comfort food read more

RJ's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

I stumbled upon this charming breakfast spot in Dana Point and was excited to give it a try. As soon as pulled up in the Parking Lot, I was impressed by its quaint location and ambiance, and my expectations soared. Unfortunately, those expectations were dashed quickly. To begin with, the food left much to be desired. I opted for the bacon and cheese omelette, but it was more like a plate of bacon with a light egg coating. If I had wanted that much bacon, I would have simply ordered a side of it. Moreover, it had an unpleasant taste, likely due to being cooked in some type of oil that emitted an off-putting odor. The potatoes were also a letdown, as they were not prepared correctly. I would have preferred mashed potatoes if that's what I had in mind. My friend's order wasn't much better. She ordered egg whites with avocado. While she enjoyed the avocado and spread it on her toast, the egg whites seemed to have been cooked in bacon grease, giving them an undesirable flavor. To make matters worse, the soda she ordered was flat and lacked any taste. On top of the disappointing food, the service was subpar, taking a whopping 53 minutes to receive our meals despite the restaurant not being particularly busy. Considering we paid $43 for two people, this dining experience was a significant letdown. I cannot in good conscience recommend this place and would rate it less than one star. Do not waste your time or money going here its a waste!!! read more

I love coming to RJ's and through the years, me and my spouse will drive down the coast just to have breakfast on our favorite cafe. Their cinnamon rolls are a must but of course everything else in their menu is wonderful and prices are reasonable. Service is great and food is always delish! read more

RJ's Cafe - cinnamon rolls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

We decided to stop here for breakfast on our way to Del Mar from Long Beach. We are, admittedly, very particular when it comes to pancakes. While most people want fluffy and thick, we prefer them thin and well done. These were the best we ever had (sorry Cracker Barrel). I look forward to returning to have them again on my next trip down from Long Beach. read more

Our experience at RJ's Cafe was not pleasant whatsoever. I would give two stars but I did notice that other waiters were going above and beyond for their tables. If I have a negative experience at any restaurant, I always like to go back and give it another shot. As we all know, it's not fair to judge an entire restaurant based on one waiter's sh@$& attitude. Unfortunately, our experience was so bad that I left with a bad taste of the establishment. It's unfortunate when that happens, but it does happen. With that being said, we were here on a Sunday (obviously a busy time) so of course, we were patient while waiting to be seated. We got the text that our table was ready but they sat down the wrong table because someone else had my husband's name. No problem, it happens. The problem really started when our waiter came to our table. She didn't say hi or welcome or anything lol. First words out of her mouth were "do you guys know what you want?". We ordered an omelette and pancakes & two bloody Mary's. The waiter dropped off the plates and didn't even make eye contact with us as she stormed away. She did not come check on us ONE time to see if we needed anything else. My husband wanted another drink because the Bloody Mary's tasted like watered down tomato juice. All things considered we weren't mad about the drinks tasting bad because it's a breakfast spot so whatever. At the end when she brought our check she goes "you guys asked for hot sauce, right?". We never had an opportunity to even ask for anything so that was really weird. I get being busy but not greeting your table and forgetting to check on them, is not okay. One time would have been enough, but waiting to drop of the check and not making eye contact is unprofessional. I will say, the other waiters serving the other tables were friendly to their guests. That is the only reason I am not giving this restaurant a two star review. Regardless of how busy a restaurant is, greeting and acknowledging your guest is common courtesy. read more

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Nice location!! Lots of selections from The menu. Food delicious Angela and Teresa were wonderful!!

She and I love to find a great breakfast diner and RJ's Cafe did not disappoint. I had the country fried steak and she got the Cinnamon Roll French Toast. Both were delicious. read more

RJ's Cafe - Country Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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THE best pancakes. Sweet and savory at the same time. I like mine well done, and boy, does RJ's deliver! Well-done bacon is on point. read more

RJ's Cafe - #3 well-done with a side egg pictured above. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Tried out Rjs after coming by once before to pick up a to go order unsuccessfully. The first time my family came by was about a month ago we stopped by when we were in the baby beach area walking around and stopped by to attempt to get breakfast to go. Unfortunately the service was busy and when the hosts asked if anyone could take a to go order each passing waiter abruptly said no, so we decided to leave. Today we came by to give it another shot and dined in. It was a 15 min wait and was just as busy as last time, so it seems this is the regular pace. The waitstaff were just as curt with their questions and my order came out a little incorrect but we decided to live with it. My family ordered the Megan's sandwich, the rjs potatoes, and the Richard's combo. The potatoes were the best of the three dishes but I was really hoping my French toast would be great but everything was just average for around $15 a plate. It's a famous spot with stars from old Hollywood having dined here in the past but right now the vibe is everyone is too busy to have a great customer service and the food is just okay. read more

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We are locals and have been eating here for years. Food is pretty good. Servers are nice and friendly. There is no senior menu. If you order the same breaskfast as on the kids menu it's $2.00 more. Why not have a senior menu Monday- Friday? read more

It was good. It could've been better from the refuse that I read. Service is gray atmosphere was great. I ordered the avocado omelette. I just expected it to be a lot better. My potatoes weren't as hot, but I would go back again. read more

5 star service. All around. Friendly,responsive. Food came relatively quick, at a busy time. Food was good. Came in hot. Like it should be. Relaxing atmosphere. read more

Excellent place to go for breakfast/brunch when in Dana Point. The portions are sizable, so the 12-18 dollar prices are more than fair. I have only come here once, but from what I ordered the food is delicious and I do plan to come again. However, do prepare to wait around half an hour to be seated because this place can get very busy. My only two complaints would be the restrooms and the wait time. Half an hour isn't that long of a wait, but they don't take phone numbers nor do they have portable devices that can alert people when their table is ready. Because of this, you have to stand within earshot of the restaurant instead of going for a walk in the meantime. Additionally, the restroom wasn't the cleanest during my visit. Maybe this was a one-off occurrence, but it threw me a bit off before getting seated. Despite this, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a filling breakfast. read more

RJ's Cafe - Lobster Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Long wait around 11AM on a Sunday. 45-50 min wait (to be expected if the place is good). After being seated it's another 15-20 minutes to wait for food. Came here with Mr. W (boyfriend) and my girlfriend Jenny with her husband due to their recommendation. We were seated outside, with many groups with dogs - we were totally dog watching while waiting for our food. Our group shared the tasty cinnamon bun. Soaked in butter and sweet flavor, we worked on it before our food arrived. I ordered the Italian Sausage, provolone smothered in our homemade marinara sauce which made me envision I was eating pizza...but in omelette form! Totally took me for a turn as vision and taste buds are saying different things! Mr W ordered steak and eggs. Steak was quite bland to him. From most steak experience, they are usually lightly seasoned. Mr W ended up asking for sauce - turned out to be A1 sauce as that was all they had. Jenny ordered a sausage and cheese omelette, while her husband ordered Corned Beef Hash with 2 eggs. Our entire group was pretty happy and full with our meal when we left. We were pretty hungry during our wait - but really enjoyed the food. Just be patient waiting your turn and don't go too hungry...or else you'll be hangry! read more

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Well...after a .2 minute wait to get a table, which we were most grateful for, then the real wait began. We asked for coffee and waters. The coffees came relatively quickly but was less than hot. After 30 minutes we asked for waters which were promptly served. After 45 minutes from arriving we asked about our food order, and with a less than pleasant attitude we were informed it was coming soon. After another 15 minutes our food was finally served. Adequate would be best way to describe the corn beef hash Benedict, overdone and very meager serving of corned beef with an over abundance of potatoes hash brown. Sides of bacon were also overcooked. Banana pancakes were good, but not hard to get right. The Avocado feta omelette got a rave review. Overall fair experience at best read more

Great breakfast and better server. Monica is the best!! And of course- the cinnamon rolls

Awesome breakfasts. Not happy about the staff not wearing masks. Too soon for me. I ordered the potato special with spinach, mushrooms, onions, two kinds of cheese. Enough to feed three people. I added an egg to it. Yum! My husband ordered the lobster Benedict, wow! The winner of the day. Next time, that will be my order. They have a couple yummy hot sauces that made everything perfect. Be sure to request them if you are a fan. IMO, the salsa that came with my potatoes was too sweet without any heat. They have lots of room outside where we ate along with some tables indoors. I loved their dog note. Etiquette for dog owners 101. Everyone that allows dogs should have this sign. read more

RJ's Cafe - Dog etiquette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Great food and even better service. Literally every server there was over delivering for their customer.

A Breakfast Fave! My hubby and I love RJ's! The food is delicious and the staff is welcoming and always take good care of us. French toast and feta scramble are our go-tos, but everything we've had is fantastic. read more

Very solid diner/breakfast spot in Dana Point. I came here and ordered chicken fried steak and eggs. It was delicious, country potatoes were a tad cold but other than that everything else was really good. read more

RJ's Cafe - Chicken fried steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Great little brunch spot in Dana Point right across from the harbor! Quick service and a great place to dine al fresco on the patio. Coffee was brought out with haste (which I really needed). I had the eggs milanese and my gf had the scrambled eggs with bacon hash browns and toast. We also split a cinnamon roll; it was huge! Tasty food, wait staff was friendly and the prices were fair. All in all, I'd come back here next time I'm in the area. read more

RJ's Cafe - Eggs Milanese, hash brown, breakfast :) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Good coffee, good pancakes, kind service! Great breakfast spot and not too pricey considering the massive variety of options. If I am back in the area I will definitely come back! read more

Perfect spot for breakfast. We enjoyed omelets, RJ's potatoes and French toast. Friendly service and good for kids. We will be back to try the cinnamon roll on our next trip to the area. read more

Delightful staff, food,, environment... this is a very lovely shopping center where you can also go to some of the cool stores around there afterwards read more

Best Cinnamon Roll. Nice staff. Next time I'll stay for breakfast but definitely kick back welcoming place.. read more

RJ's Cafe - Cinnamon Roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

Great location. Nice staff. Cute restaurant. The food is amazing. Always fresh and great flavors. The Hollandaise sauce on their Benny's is soooo good! Awesome breakfast spot! Worth the wait! read more

RJ's Cafe - Eggs Benedict with tomatoes and spinach and home fries! The Hollandaise sauce is the best around! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dana Point, California

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Every time we go home to see my mom, my family insists we have breakfast at RJs. Our kids favorite is biscuits and gravy. My husband and I love the huevos ranchero! The staff is super friendly too :) read more

Amazing veggie deluxe sandwich! Small family place with friendly service. Can't wait to go back and try there homemade cinnamon rolls, stuffed apple french toast and everything else! read more

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Always great food and atmosphere. This is my go to place for morning business meetings.

Best of Dana Point - Nothing fancy or too complex. It's simple high quality brunch options that will leave your plate scraped cleaned and your belly satisfied. We ordered a few things of the menu but the two standouts were the Feta Avocado Scramble and the Steak Tostada (A grilled flour tortilla topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and lots of steak). Both were flavorful, but I would recommend adding breakfast sausage to the feta scramble and adding some of their house made salsa on top. - This was the first time in a long time where everyone's plate was completely finished. - Tons of staff working cohesively helping each other out. Everyone seemed to be on the same page.... - Their salsa includes oregano giving it a unique taste. Great on top of their home potatoes. Tip - It's assumed that this place is roughly a 45 minute wait on weekends. However, if you come at 1PM there was no waiting, and it's the same menu. read more

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Cool little joint across from the DP harbor, good for breakfast and bloodies! Try the cinnamon rolls!

First time visiting RJ's and it will not be my last. The staff was super friendly and the food was really good. I had the basics, bacon and eggs. The house potatoes are perfectly cooked, my eggs were cooked as order and the bacon was country good! My better half had the Tuna Melt with a side salad. I am already looking forward to our next visit to RJ's read more