Located in a shopping plaza. With plenty of free parking. I ordered Rosa's Best in a medium along…read morewith a Snapple Apple and a bag of chile lime chips The sandwich was stacked and full of flavor with fresh bread and quality ingredients. Everything tasted balanced and satisfying without being too heavy. The Snapple Apple was ice cold and refreshing, and the chile lime chips added a nice tangy crunch on the side The shop has that classic neighborhood deli feel and the staff was friendly and quick. A solid spot for a good sandwich when you are in Dana Point. Highly recommend.

I was in the area and craving a really good turkey sandwich, so I checked Yelp and came across this…read morespot. Parking was easy for me I found street parking right by the beach, but they also have parking in the shopping plaza. I just happened to park outside. Before ordering, I asked to sample the egg salad and chicken salad, and honestly, I'm glad I did. Neither tasted fresh and both were lacking flavor, so that helped me decide to skip those. I ended up ordering the turkey sandwich with bacon, avocado, and all the fixings (I believe it's called the Rosa Special) on squaw bread. I have to say this sandwich was absolutely delicious. The bacon was perfectly crispy, the turkey was solid, and everything just worked together really well. What really stood out was their house sauce. I'm not sure what's in it, but it was so goooood! I even overheard other customers asking for it on the side. Definitely making a mental note to do that next time and find out exactly what it is. My only downside is the price. It was a bit high (around $18+), and I'm not sure it fully justifies that cost, but the quality is there. Overall, quick service, a really solid sandwich, and a spot I'd recommend if you're in the area.

I was looking for fresh & clean flavors and Giana delivered. They had an expansive menu from…read morebrunch, salads, toasts and pastas. I was craving a big salad with protein and fresh veggies. Their chicken salad delivered with tons of protein and crisp lettuce. Every bite had a crunch and taste of chicken. The vinaigrette will bright and light. My husband got the Tagliata toast which had a nice steak portion. The goat cheese and onions balance out perfectly. We add a side of berries to make a sort of "winter salad" which was a nice add to the toast. They have tons of wine options and I typically just order the house white for a nice bottle. Very Parisian and love the options to buy bottles of wine, pasta or other tasty treats. Highly recommend!

WOAH! Came here for breakfast and I'm SO sad I had not been here before in the past. I lived in…read moreDana Point for 2 years and had not visited until I left. This place is AMAZING!! High quality, delicious, and beautiful food! I got the two egg plate and a coffee and it was AMAZING! Service was quick. Place was clean, quaint, and just felt like a clean eat. You can clearly tell everything is homemade and handmade. Would 100% come here again and again. Such a special and rare place to find!

THE CRUST IS CHEF'S KISS!…read more I've been desperately wanting to come here for months now after hearing about how Truly Pizza ranked in the top 100 of the world's best pizzas. Having tried pizza from Pizzeria Sei, Apollonia and Quarter Sheets, I was on a mission to try this place, but getting a reservation was the difficult part. Luckily, my friend snagged one for our group of 8 so we could try several pizzas since most of us were travelling from LA to Dana Point. PARKING There is a small lot (8 spaces) behind the restaurant that are reserved for the restaurant. We got lucky and snagged a spot but it was the only one available. There are other strip malls nearby so there is limited parking, as well as street parking. Since we had a reservation, we were seated right away. The restaurant has only outdoor seating which was surprising but perfect for the type of weather we had that day and it was beautifully decorated with real and faux lemons trees adorning the entirety of the space. Brandon was our server and while a whippersnapper, he was super sweet, attentive and gave some great recommendations. We tried the following: COCKTAILS Truly Spritz - Super refreshing, not too sweet and perfectly balanced. I really enjoyed this one. Truly Frosé - Fun frozen rosé slushie to drink though just a touch sweet for my palate, but I could easily drink a few of these. APPETIZERS 1) Harissa Honey Chicken Wings - Pretty tasty wings and you can definitely taste the harissa which has a distinct but enjoyable flavor. I would stick to pizza next time but if you're in the mood for wings, then this is a great option and has a nice warm kick. 2) The Dana Point Wedge Salad - Beautifully presented and just what you expect and want from a wedge salad. Refreshing and delish! ROUND THIN CRUST PIZZAS 3) Champion Tomato & Cheese - They say sometimes less is more and this pizza is an expression of that. While I can appreciate the simplicity of this pizza, I'm not sure that I would order this again since I just love the beauty of many flavors and textures. 4) Crispy Pepperoni - Solid choice if you like thick pepperonis with edges that curl up 5) Potato Bianca - I really enjoyed this one. Imagine a variety of cheeses, garlic, onion.. umami.. so underrated and yet so delish! As a I reflect on the pizzas I ate, this was definitely a memorable one. 6) Umami Mushroom - This was unique one that had a very strong shitake-esque flavor to me. While I enjoyed it and the mushroom varietal, I'm not sure I will be racing to order it since there are others that I preferred. SQUARE PIZZAS 7) Smoky Vodka (Added Pepperoni) - YUMMY!! Our group really enjoyed this pizza and the added pepperoni elevated it even more (thanks for the rec, Brandon!) I think this was our group's resounding favorite pizza. There were so many flavorful elements! 8) Sweet & Spicy - YUM TOO! This was a close second and would absolutely order this again. So good! There was a simplicity yet complexity that I couldn't deny. 9) Mamma Mia - Lasagna as a pizza! It was good but when compared to the other two, this was not our favorite but still very good. DESSERT "The Truly Way" soft serve - Just when most of us thought we couldn't handle any more food, the sweet tooth's of the group ordered this and we gobbled it up. Who would've thought to add olive oil, salt and lemon zest to vanilla soft serve?!? It was pretty remarkable THE CRUST - Wow, I think the take away message about this restaurant is that they really know how to make a really AMAZING crust. It was crispy, fluffy and light. Despite trying 7 pizzas, I never felt bloated or filled with cardiovascular regret. Yes, all the different pizzas were great, but it's the crust that makes Truly.. truly special. I can't wait to try their Laguna location!!

** THIS REVIEW IS STRICTLY DUE TO MY RECENT EXPERIENCE WITH TRULY'S PIZZA's ONLINE ORDER / TAKEOUT…read moreOPTION ** I was in Escondido this afternoon and decided to order online/takeout from Truly Pizza in Dana Point. I ordered a Traditional Italian sandwich at approximately 2:53 pm.. The earliest that I could pick up my order was 4:38 pm, approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes from the time I made my order. Since I was driving home from SD County, I submitted / paid for my order, with the "hope" that when I arrived, I could pick it up. Traffic was average and I arrived at Truly Pizza in Dana Point at approximately 4:10 pm. The young lady that that met me at the Takeout window asked me for my name and order and told me that it would take 30 - 40 minutes to prepare. I shared with her that I made the order over 80 minutes ago and asked if it could be available earlier. Candidly, she made no real commitment to get my order earlier, as I truly believed that she was going to deliver my order at the scheduled 4:38 pm time frame. I sat outside to wait for my sandwich to be prepared and as I expected, I received a text at 4:39 pm that my order was ready. When I went inside and met the same individual, she looked at me like she had never seen me before and asked me my name and what I ordered. This is a serious training opportunity for restaurant management. When I got my order, there was a Supervisor reasonably close to the window and I inquired on how pickup times are established, items that could be ordered, and why a sandwich ordered online could seriously take close to 2 hours to prepare. The Supervisor gave a host of issues that could impact takeout orders - sharing main kitchen oven, food prep at the Laguna Beach store, busy restaurant times, and items that may be running short due to demand. So I asked her again, why would it take close to 2 hours to prepare an Italian sandwich on a Wednesday evening at 4:38 pm? I sat in front of the restaurant and there were many empty tables and only two people picked up takeout orders during my 30 minute wait. When she asked me when I placed my order - I showed her my Order Acknowledgement (copy attached). She told me that amount of time was unusual and was sorry that I had to wait. Here is some perspective and thoughts and hopefully Management will see an opportunity to address and improve: * Properly train service people when meeting customers and make sure they remember them throughout the process; * Eliminate the Online / Takeout order option if you can't properly serve it in an efficient manner; * If your Dana Point store doesn't have the space to accommodate in-restaurant dining and Online ordering, seriously consider offsite prep facilities that could easily facilitate both options; * As mentioned above - ditch the online/Takeout order option until you have the resources to accommodate it. Another idea, just close it down during your busiest hours - 11:30 - 2:00 pm and 5:00 - 9:30 pm. Just some perspective.....

Best Dive bar on Del Prado! Open at 8am and the beer is ice…read morecold. Love the cool surfer vibe that is authentic. The owner is still surfing Trestles and ripping. I love the Chowder and the fish tacos

Affordable prices, but the food was pretty underwhelming. I ordered the Big Als burger which is…read morebasically a bbq bacon cheeseburger. Their version comes with delicious onion strings. The burger itself was just ok. I also ordered the schwack spuds and I didn't care for them much. They did come with the most delicious dipping sauce. Im open to coming back to try some of their other menu items and hoping they'll be better than what I've tried so far. Fun facts: - Street parking - indoor and outdoor seating

With sadness I make this post...the only restaurant we trust with our breakfast!…read more The most amazing frittata ever! We had to visit one more time before closing on Christmas Eve! We loved that you allow pets on the patio so we didn't have to leave our yorkie at home! Please add the frittata onto the menu at Giana Thank you so much for everything!

A must go place for pastry, brunch and good service. Everything was exceptional- I wish I could…read morehave ordered one of everything on the menu. When you get the bread right - everything else is easy - yet the food still went beyond that. Yum yum, will be back again.

Terrific place. Friendly helpful young man taking orders and answering questions. I had a perfect…read morecold deli sandwich that had way plenty of meat and cheese. Many different choices that they will customize your way. As good a deli that I have ever been to. Keep up the good work.

My family and I recently had a wonderful experience at Beach Hut Deli in Dana Point. From start to…read morefinish, everything was easy and enjoyable. The online ordering process was seamless, and the convenient parking made pickup quick and stress-free. Everything was wrapped perfectly and stayed fresh for our trip to Trestles Beach. We thoroughly enjoyed all of our sandwiches: * The Surfin' Bird was delicious with the perfect combination of avocado, bacon, and cream cheese. * Loved the Hobie with salami, pastrami, and provolone. * The Beach Bikini was my personal favorite, the turkey, cranberry sauce, and sunflower seeds were such a fantastic pairing. * The La Jolla was a perfect vegetarian option. Ordering the dressings on the side was a great decision since we ate a little later, and everything still tasted incredibly fresh. It was also such a pleasure seeing you, Evan. Thank you for being so welcoming and polite. We are always happy to support such a wonderful local business. I hope to see you again soon while you're out walking your dog! Let's all continue supporting our local businesses during the Harbor revitalization.

Editing my review based on the owner saying that they made the guy leave. I hope that's true and…read morethat this kind of behavior is not tolerated in the future. I'll be back to Coffee Importers soon--it's a great place in DP for a morning coffee and pastry and hopefully the "regulars" don't ruin it for everyone else. Original review: I want to love this place and it bums me out to have to write this, but this is one of the least welcoming places in DP. Not because the staff is rude. But because they allow this clique of regulars to take over the outside patio and harass people who aren't in their group. I've watched it happen a few times now, but today was the worst. A woman with a little kid sat down at an unoccupied table and started having their food. A couple of minutes later an older gentleman walked up and began verbally accosting her, getting in her space and demanding that she leave because he's been coming here for 35 years and this is his table. He kept accosting her until she was crying and took her child and moved tables. A few people tried to comfort this poor woman and her little kid. This guy was 1000% in the wrong. But staff didn't do anything. Instead, they walked up to the guy, said hi to him (of course, in a first name basis) and were friendly as anything. But not a word to the woman crying and trying to distract her toddler. Gross. It's not just this one guy either. There are at least a dozen of these "regulars" and Coffee Importers doesn't appear to do anything to stop them from harassing people, and actually seems to be fostering this environment.

OMG. I think I need an intervention. I actually love this place. Now let's get started on how this…read moreworks. It is tucked off to the side by the ocean Institute in Dana point. There is plenty of parking both in a lot, an extended lot and also the street. You can also take one of the many foot paths to the location as well. There are two ways to order. One sign says pastries and coffee and the other side towards the back or the Marina side says food and beverages. If you only want a coffee with a croissant or cinnamon roll or the delicious biscuits, then step into the pastries and coffee line. If you want breakfast sandwiches or any of the toasts plus coffee and other beverages, then go to the other line. It can get very busy, especially on the weekends after 9 AM. But bring your patience and be nice to everyone. Once you have ordered, step aside. Most likely your drinks will be called out first. It does take time to make freshly prepared food so either take a seat with your number and wait for it to be delivered or listen if it's going to be a to go order for your name It is dog friendly out on the patio. Please make sure to clean up after yourselves as the wind can blow any debris into the marina and we want to make sure everything is clean and safe for our underwater friends. Very cool nautical vibes. They decorate for the holidays. Reasonably priced. Support local. If you're gonna spend 6 to 7 dollars on a pastry or coffee, you should come here. Incredible vibes you could park at the other end of the marina and walk on over for a great scenic walk. My favorite is the iced harbor latte which is like a caramel vanilla latte similar to what I would describe as the golden eagle from Dutch Bros. The biscuits are incredible. I always get them. Stupid me drank the drink and ate the biscuits before I took a picture. Just trust me.

The best sandwich spot around! Love coming here whenever I want a tasty sandwich, and they have…read moretons of delicious options! My favorite sandwich here is the Baja beef melt, served hot! Comes with beef, cheese, and jalapeños to give it a little kick. If you're craving a cold sandwich, my go-to is the California delight! Love the cream cheese, sets it apart for sure! Employees here are always nice and service is great. Store is always packed because everyone knows it's the best!

Best sandwich shop around. I like to get the French dip add mayo. Take it home and pour the gravy…read more all over the sandwich and it's just like having a roast beef poor boy from New Orleans. Service is always quick and easy. Lots of parking available. Great places to sit outside and enjoy your meal.

This little bakery is always out of stuff by the time I get there but I was early this time…read more However most everything was chocolate which isn't my first pick. They had a lemon blueberry sourdough muffin so I got 1 to try. When I had it the next day for breakfast, I was pleasantly surprised by how many blueberries were in the muffin itself. I've had muffins before where the blueberries were only on top for looks. This one had it throughout. The muffin also was not too sweet at all. I really enjoyed it. Would but again! SYOY!

I'll be honest, I was waiting in line for BBQ across the street and my wife got some Baklava…read moreCroissant with Pistachio from this spot for us. Maybe it was the heat or just wanting to eat something but it was amazing! The texture of the pastry was really unique and the pistachio inside was delicious. I really enjoyed eating it and was impressed by the quality and flavor.

Food was amazing, servers are awesome, attentive and accommodating to my seating requests, overall…read moreit was a great experience in a nice restaurant with outdoor seating. We enjoyed pizza, steak, and gnocchi. Everything was cooked perfectly, seasoned and plated pleasantly. Definitely coming back here

Nice place in heart of DP lantern district. Great ambiance…read more We ordered the crispy cauliflower gnocchi. They were pretty good. Nice touch of truffle oil on them-yum. The fungi pizza was light and again drizzled with truffle oil- perfect. Kayley our server was sweet and attentive. Good place with plenty of seating options inside and out.