CUTEST coffee shop ever! Love the building, the garden out…read morefront, and the overall atmosphere. I'd happily spend a few hours hanging out here. There are many coffee options including some unique flavors. I loved my lavender latte! Service is friendly. I'd come back here any time I'm in the area! [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion, Hidden House Coffee did NOT ask me to write this review]

STICK TO COFFEE. Pistachio latte was good…read moreDO NOT ORDER MATCHA Their matcha is unsweetened. Taste like grass and very bitter. Had to add simple syrup for $1. Its premade matcha in a squeeze bottle.

Ellie's Table did an amazing job catering food for my daughter's Bridal Shower in March 2026. Event…read moreSpecialist Samantha was responsive, professional and very helpful in explaining our options. The salads, wraps, and sweet treats were delicious and a big hit with our guests! Highly recommend!

The former house of a judge now converted into a cute cafe near the Mission…read more The turkey focaccia sandwich is a must try - the focaccia bread is so soft, it is quite different from other sandwiches served on a baguette/ciabatta bread. Another favorite is the kouign-amman when they have it. It has a flaky pastry texture with a custard filling - and the top is bruleed when you order. The cafe ordering system is kind of like an assembly line, you can choose pastries, sandwiches, salads in the display, while other meals and drinks can be ordered at the cash register at the end. There's a few tables indoors, but most of the seating is along the patio outside.

One of my favorite restaurants. It's an American restaurant with a rich history, and the atmosphere…read morefeels like stepping back in time. The house itself is over 140 years old, built in 1881, and it was originally a home for one of the early local families. While waiting for a table, we can walk through what used to be a real home, with sofas, desks, and even room-like spaces. Dining here feels like eating inside a historic house, almost like going back to life more than a hundred years ago. Besides the delicious food, what makes this place truly special is how much of the original character has been preserved. Even the restroom has a vintage style, and I've heard it's nearly 90 years old. Coming here is not just about eating -- it feels like living in a piece of history.

As usual, food here is spot on, service is super friendly and easy going, not rushed, no one comes…read moreto ask how is everything-because they know everything is good, really good, and there's no need to bother people enjoying their meal by asking them if it's ok. Ambience is great, you can sit by the kitchen which is fine because you a nice view of the trains rolling by, or sometime, I would like to sit up on the porch and look out on Los Rios Street. Everywhere is nice as it's all outdoor seating. The advantage of going on a weekday is you don't have to pay the fixed $45 breakfast/lunch price, you can just order whatever you want off the menu. And usually for us, one dish for each and maybe a dessert to split. The beignets, which we had for dessert, are good but they weren't as good as I remember them from times past-hot out of the fryer, but still a little bit doughy inside. Creme anglaise and caramel on the plate. Anyway, this is a very solid spot and always has been, and for good reason it's one of the best restaurants in SJC. The menu changes now and then, but not in a major way. Items are added or dropped now and then, but I haven't seen a whole lot of major changes over the last few years.

This is the second location of this restaurant that I have been to. The first is Long Beach and I…read morereally liked the restaurant so much and I did write a review. This new location is located in the River St., San Juan Capistrano area. This river Street is such a nice venue . It feels very carefree and open with many shops and restaurants and many open areas with children happily playing. I came for lunch and the brunch menu is being served. I ordered a delicious Aji salad with fresh greens and homemade miso dressing. Once you pay for your food, your food comes out very quickly. The outdoor shaded patio is very pleasant and it also features peters for evening time. It was a very pleasant lunch with very high-quality food.

Vanilla Latte -- really good but I didn't like how my cup warped. The micro plastics leeched into…read moremy drink is not worth the continuous sipping :s also why I wanted an iced drink so I wouldn't have that happen but next time maybe time? The 3.5 is really because of the cup situation My husband said the service was good no complaints

I love this place and so does my true love. Enough said…read more Really kind service and good quality matcha. Probably my favorite in the area.

Stopped by today and was happy to see there was plenty of parking! The staff were friendly and…read morewelcoming, which made a great first impression. I ordered an iced chai latte with oat milk & was really excited to try it after seeing all the positive reviews and photos. Unfortunately, the iced chai didn't live up to the hype for me. The chia had a very strong spice flavor and the flavoring/ spices seemed to settle at the bottom of the cup. Even after stirring it well, the spices didn't fully blend in and the taste was still overpowering. Overall, the atmosphere and service were great ---- I just wished the chai had worked out better for me!

The ladies here are so helpful. It's our second time eating…read morebreakfast here this week. Today we had avocado toast, a cappuccino and a latte and the American breakfast. The ambience is modern café, cool.

It's pretty nice decoration wise. The chips and guacamole had a plentiful portion for the price…read more I would dodge the breakfast food on every level. My short rib thing was doused in maybe a pound of sour cream, potatoes weren't warm and they were firm, short rib was not warm or tender. Avoid. Also, the avocado toast the next day. Radishes? Asparagus? Arugula? And a cold poached egg? Just give me the basics. The prices are not astronomical but the food is not enjoyable, at all. People are nice and food comes quick.

We had a great experience here. The drinks were excellent, and the coffee cake was amazing -- the…read moreperfect balance of sweetness without being overly sugary. What really blew me away, though, was the service. The woman helping us was fantastic. We actually assumed she was the owner because of how welcoming and invested she seemed, but she's just an employee who clearly loves her job and is lucky enough to work in such a beautiful place. That kind of genuine hospitality really stands out. If you're in the area, you absolutely have to stop by.

Whenever I go to a French bakery in the morning, I order a plain croissant which is a staple item…read morefor the French. I have often been disappointed and today was no exception. The croissant looked alright on the outside but this is were my positive appreciation stops. A croissant should be both crisp and flaky and this one failed miserably. As a Parisian, I know what I am talking about. Their pastries look really good, I might give it a try and hope to have a better experience.

Looks like I'm not the only one who has posted repeat reviews, addendums, or reiterated praise. I'm…read morein along with frequent donut flyers who are reeled in to JD's in SJC. From fly fishing and flannel to delectably delicious donuts, these two guys have us hooked. Why? And donuts ?? Go. When you go, you'll know. When I see a crowd and a line, I want to be queued in! Especially when it's an eatery that's no more than maybe 20 feet across. Like a foodie lemming, dive in to these small batch, freshly-made gems that are non-pariel in the donut industry. Go. You'll know. Eat. You'll repeat.

I'm always on the hunt for the best donut around, and after seeing that JD Flannel's was rated one…read moreof the top donut shops in Orange County, I had to check it out. We stopped by on a Friday morning to grab a few donuts, and the experience was great from the start. The workers were fun, energetic, and super helpful. Nice clean and modern shop with a wall of donuts We couldn't decide what to order, but another customer told us we *had* to try the apple fritter and wow, they were right. That apple fritter was SO good, fresh, warm, perfectly soft, and not overly sweet. Honestly, perfection. We grabbed a few other donuts too, and while most were great, one tasted like it may have been sitting out a bit longer and wasn't nearly as good. So my advice: go early and get them fresh because that's when these donuts really shine. If you're in the area and craving fresh donuts, definitely check them out!

If you want a snippet of France....this is the place!! Their offerings are literally AAA standard!…read more This place is awesome. Their coffee and bakery products of the highest standard in the area. Nothing comes even close. So head on over and enjoy their delicacies Staff is awesome and friendly. The couple who own this business are wonderful hosts, kind and very polite and friendly.

I needed a little snack on my lunch break and stumbled upon this bakery and decided to give it a…read moretry. Food: 2/5 There was a case filled with pastries and I decided to try the beef and potato as it looked popular based on its limited supply. There were no prices available so I assumed, the size it was, that the total would be around $7. However, this pastry was almost $14! I was disappointed by the price and lack of flavor inside. The pastry was buttery but not as flaky as I'd hoped for. Service: 3/5 Walking into the bakery I was glad to be welcomed inside and asked if I had any questions by a young lady. After deciding what I wanted to order I waited in line. The older gentleman at the register was not as friendly. I felt rushed when I was ordering and it felt as if he didn't want to be there. Ambiance: 3/5 The interior is very limited in space, especially when trying to line up to order. There were no tables available or space to wait for your take out order. Overall: 3/5 Overall the prices and service were disappointing to say the least.

What a beautiful place to enjoy meal and then some. Campesino is an outdoor farm-to-table…read morerestaurant located at The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano, California. All the ingredients are grown on the farm and also sourced from other local farms. You order in front and then find your spot. The set up has a rustic charm that makes one feel you are in a truly special place - a regenerative farm that is mission-driven and both for and by community. Now for the food... it was so fresh and delicious. I loved how there was just a glass water bottle on the table so you could serve your self. The subtle flavors of each dish allowed the ingredients to shine. So I had fresh-baked pastries that weren't too sweet (and some were even gluten-free!), a unique salad brassica and grains, a tasty tostada named Huevos Campesino Peace Bean Tostada, and a simple farm fruit and granola bowl. The whole experience was delightful and as they have a seasonal menu, I can't wait to go back and try new things. After lunch, I walked around to see people working on the farm, a Peace Dome where I've read they have events, retired chickens Luna and Henny Penny, and of course the farm stand.

Ordered a breakfast burrito, matcha latte with almond milk and a persimmon tahini cookie. The…read moreburrito tasted very healthy and it was cute seeing the chicken coop next door knowing the eggs in the burrito are fresh. I ordered the matcha latte hot and it reminded me of the matcha in Japan. It's not sweet at all. The milk options included almond and oat milk, but they did not have soy milk, which is what I normally order with matcha. They also had multiple persimmon flavored pastries. My husband and I ordered a cookie to share. I had never had tahini in a cookie before. It had a nutty, kinda peanut butter cookie vibe, but not as good. I'm glad I tried it though. Service is fast casual and we got our food pretty quick, and then our drinks came out a little after the food. We ended up walking around the farm grounds with our drinks after we finished our breakfast