I know this is a grab and go cafe in a hotel and it seems silly to review, but I got the best smoothie I've ever had here. The protein plus is an absolute must have for strolling around the resort grounds and soaking up some sun. Plus the employees were so incredibly friendly it made it that much better.
Skye B.
The food was great came out nice and warm and the service was quick and the ambiance was nice and cozy.
Ashley G
My espresso hot coffee woke me up for the entire day! It was amazing! Also, just buy the pizza. It was PHENOMENAL!!! 12/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth H.
Just love their cakes and pastries! The store is nicely well-stocked with a variety of tasty food-to-go, coffee and drinks.
man pakman
The fresh juice is super convenient.
gottafly2stsomewhere
We ordered breakfast here on our last day since we didn’t have time to dine in the restaurant. The coffee, croissants, and breakfast sandwiches were just what we needed.
Candace C.
The perfect casual spot to pick up your morning croissant or a bespoke picnic experience before being shuttled to the shore. Enjoy a variety of pre packed options for your picnic from select meats and wine to a full production! Please take care to note these experiences take up to 48 hours to prep and plan, so be sure to call ahead!
Hassan Aldarbesti
Great Team & Decent Coffee - Thank you.
Jess B.
Ok so I know everything is overpriced and it's expected because it's located inside the Waldorf. But hear me out. I will say that I personally really enjoyed the iced vanilla latte. All the pastries we tried were delicious from the cinnamon rolls to the almond and Nutella croissants. We also got the breakfast burrito which that was just ok. I do like they they sold juices, I got the orange juice and split that between my kids. The girls working there were great and helpful. They didn't mind making me 3 cups of ice with some water so I could dilute the juice for my kids. I try to not give them too much sugar especially knowing that we are on vacay and they will be getting a ton more sugar elsewhere. Which see below LOL I came back for another iced vanilla latte later in the afternoon but ended up noticing the ice cream. Single scoop is $5 so we decided to go for the double scoops for $7. Scoops are big and flavors are delicious! I thought it was worth it! We tried coffee, pistachio, cookies and cream, chocolate and the strawberry was extra yummy! This place is also kind of like a gift shop too as they sold magnets that have monarch beach so there's a variety of things if you wanted to bring home a souvenir or buy a gift. They have post cards for $1 and they also sell a plant plushie for $62.50 to sugafina gummies so there's a large range of gifts and treats. I didn't get photos of just our stuff. We are in the the photos so I won't be posting. I still say check it out even without my photos.
Brian G.
Maybe It's because I was so hungry or maybe it was the delicious taste, but they make a pretty decent pastrami sandwich. Hot pastrami on a fresh baked rye roll with gooey cheese, it's not worth?! De Soto on site restaurant at the hotel I'm staying in hit the spot for a quick takeout.
This place is more of a grab and go breakfast option and way overpriced. $7 for coffee, $10 for yogurt/parfait. I picked up two coffees, orange juice, parfait and a pastry and it was $50. Nothing fresh but the parfait (not really sure that was fresh). Everything else was prepackaged. If you have a car, leave the resort and go to one of the local breakfast places. There are many around Dana Point within a few miles. We would have done that if we didn't have a tee time to make in the morning.
Glenn Z.
$7starbucks coffee - how pedestrian in a 5 star resort. Breakfast sandwiches are a hot mess and smoothies are watery
Elisa G.
Kinza and Megan are so sweet and accommodating. They made me a delicious summer berry smoothie and they are both delightful! They also have other snacks and it's all pretty healthy. Definitely come in and check it out when you are at the Monarch Beach. It's expensive but worth it!!
Joshua K
Stopped in several times during our visit. They have a variety of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They also have a good selection of treats and snacks, as well as a Starbucks drink menu.
Bruce S
And the pastries are excellent...above excellent. First day service was a bit disjointed...seemed like half the fairly large number of staff were training. Second day was entirely different...couldn't have been better, faster, more efficient.
I know this is a grab and go cafe in a hotel and it seems silly to review, but I got the best smoothie I've ever had here. The protein plus is an absolute must have for strolling around the resort grounds and soaking up some sun. Plus the employees were so incredibly friendly it made it that much better.
The food was great came out nice and warm and the service was quick and the ambiance was nice and cozy.
My espresso hot coffee woke me up for the entire day! It was amazing! Also, just buy the pizza. It was PHENOMENAL!!! 12/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just love their cakes and pastries! The store is nicely well-stocked with a variety of tasty food-to-go, coffee and drinks.
The fresh juice is super convenient.
We ordered breakfast here on our last day since we didn’t have time to dine in the restaurant. The coffee, croissants, and breakfast sandwiches were just what we needed.
The perfect casual spot to pick up your morning croissant or a bespoke picnic experience before being shuttled to the shore. Enjoy a variety of pre packed options for your picnic from select meats and wine to a full production! Please take care to note these experiences take up to 48 hours to prep and plan, so be sure to call ahead!
Great Team & Decent Coffee - Thank you.
Ok so I know everything is overpriced and it's expected because it's located inside the Waldorf. But hear me out. I will say that I personally really enjoyed the iced vanilla latte. All the pastries we tried were delicious from the cinnamon rolls to the almond and Nutella croissants. We also got the breakfast burrito which that was just ok. I do like they they sold juices, I got the orange juice and split that between my kids. The girls working there were great and helpful. They didn't mind making me 3 cups of ice with some water so I could dilute the juice for my kids. I try to not give them too much sugar especially knowing that we are on vacay and they will be getting a ton more sugar elsewhere. Which see below LOL I came back for another iced vanilla latte later in the afternoon but ended up noticing the ice cream. Single scoop is $5 so we decided to go for the double scoops for $7. Scoops are big and flavors are delicious! I thought it was worth it! We tried coffee, pistachio, cookies and cream, chocolate and the strawberry was extra yummy! This place is also kind of like a gift shop too as they sold magnets that have monarch beach so there's a variety of things if you wanted to bring home a souvenir or buy a gift. They have post cards for $1 and they also sell a plant plushie for $62.50 to sugafina gummies so there's a large range of gifts and treats. I didn't get photos of just our stuff. We are in the the photos so I won't be posting. I still say check it out even without my photos.
Maybe It's because I was so hungry or maybe it was the delicious taste, but they make a pretty decent pastrami sandwich. Hot pastrami on a fresh baked rye roll with gooey cheese, it's not worth?! De Soto on site restaurant at the hotel I'm staying in hit the spot for a quick takeout.
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This place is more of a grab and go breakfast option and way overpriced. $7 for coffee, $10 for yogurt/parfait. I picked up two coffees, orange juice, parfait and a pastry and it was $50. Nothing fresh but the parfait (not really sure that was fresh). Everything else was prepackaged. If you have a car, leave the resort and go to one of the local breakfast places. There are many around Dana Point within a few miles. We would have done that if we didn't have a tee time to make in the morning.
$7starbucks coffee - how pedestrian in a 5 star resort. Breakfast sandwiches are a hot mess and smoothies are watery
Kinza and Megan are so sweet and accommodating. They made me a delicious summer berry smoothie and they are both delightful! They also have other snacks and it's all pretty healthy. Definitely come in and check it out when you are at the Monarch Beach. It's expensive but worth it!!
Stopped in several times during our visit. They have a variety of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They also have a good selection of treats and snacks, as well as a Starbucks drink menu.
And the pastries are excellent...above excellent. First day service was a bit disjointed...seemed like half the fairly large number of staff were training. Second day was entirely different...couldn't have been better, faster, more efficient.