We needed to find a place last minute to host a small baptism dinner in Dana point and we are from SanDiego area, I was looking online and found this Gem!!! Not only were they accommodating and very patient the whole staff there were great!! They were all happy and polite. The food came out at perfect timing. All the guests were happy and kept saying how they enjoyed themselves. The food was Delicious (prosciutto flatbread) was my favoritethe desserts were good too! The prices were very reasonable The atmosphere was perfect for the occasion. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town can't wait to try their breakfast menu and one of those cupcakes!
Rachelle N.
was looking for a brunch spot with bottomless mimosas and we found this place, unfortunately they did not serve it anymore :( nontheless we still tried out their food and got a bottle to share. at this place you order at the registers which was pretty nice because you can take your time looking at the menu and leave as soon as your done eating. the area was super cute and the servers were all nice !! will come back again to try their other foods and especially more of the bakery items !! // brunch bowl- they did not skimp out on the flavor and seasoning on this one. the veggies paired really well with the over medium eggs // french toast pudding- this one was okay as it was somewhat eggy tasting. felt like it couldve used something atop of it such as powdered sugar. the maple syrup was reallllly thick // raspberry white chocolate cheesecake- omg this little thing was soooo good. it was a perfect lil bite sized dessert
John Matzen
This place is an amazing value. I've spent the same on far less quality.I knocked off one star because the order flow is not immediately obvious. There was a podium and a sign on the ground that said please wait to be seated, but nobody came to seat us, and it's counter service, not table service, even though it has table service vibes.The woman taking orders and running the register was really nice and super energetic.I will add that the guy bussing tables was extremely vulgar. I have no problem with that but if you're a snowflake with fragile ears you might want to prepare yourself.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tauni beckmann
The greeter was so VERY thoughtful and attentive to our soy-free needs! Such a refreshing experience! They were great to our pups too-even brought them their own fresh water bowl! ? We'll definitely be back!Dietary restrictions: Soy allergy - They use canola oil upon request ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terry W.
I don't know why people go to this café. Everything we tried was not very good. Very tasteless food. The bacon wrapped dates were the best item but even that was not very good. Skip the French dip, or throw away half the roll and fold it over. The brussels sprouts were pretty bad, and so was the side salad. Even the ice tea could've been better! Nice outdoor setting though.
Judith S.
I just had my first breakfast here. Everyone was on their game with good service, very friendly,no long waits for food to be served.. I had blueberry buckwheat pancakes delicious with poached eggs. I'll be back. The food was good!!
Janet W.
Just had a small bridal shower here for my sis-in-law and it was lovely. The food here is so yummy and we were able to use one of the couches for the bride to open her gifts. Loved their GIANT latte and brunch bowl!
Monica L.
Amazing food. We were at the clam chowder cook off and had no idea how delicious their chowder was! It was the best of the bunch. Today we came in for coffee and pastries and Tim was awesome.
Tami L.
Love this outdoor cafe. The food is amazing. Crab Benedict is my favorite. Perfect reward after a long walk on the boardwalk or workout on the Lantern Bay Park steps.
sol
HahaA total mess. The food in the first photo was delicious, but the main salad was really bad. The steak was dry and it felt like it had been grilled for a long time and had been reheated before serving, and the romaine... was it just the bottom that was cut off and served?If it tastes truly healthy, it must taste healthy.
Food is great. Place is neat and organized.Blanca is very sweet and nice to deal with. Give this woman a raise!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cassidy F.
Super yummy and amazing brunch place! I came to visit a friend in Orange County and we decided to visit here on Sunday around 11:40am. There was no wait and they were able to accommodate us with my pup outside. I originally decided to get an omelette but changed my mind last minute to an eggs benedict with the ahi tuna. I've never seen another place do eggs benedict with tuna so I had to try it! I'm super glad I did because it was delicious. It also came with peewee potatoes which were perfectly salted and cooked. Food came out quite fast. You are seated with a number at your table and you go inside to order. The servers will later bring out your food. Overall I highly enjoyed this place and definitely wouldn't hesitate on coming back if I'm ever in the area again. They also have free parking with lots of spaces which is a plus.
Alyssa Flynn
Always 10/10 at What a Dish. Best breakfast/brunch spot in the area, hands down! Fresh, delicious food and a great atmosphere make it an excellent spot to dine with friends, family, or even in a casual date.Vegetarian options: Plenty of options for meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans!Parking: Parking in front and back, just make a circle :)Kid-friendliness: Very kid-friendlyWheelchair accessibility: Yes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brunch Bowl, Bloody Mason, Crepes, East Coast Benedict
Julie R.
Chantelle and her bakery crew did a wonderful job on a theme cake for my son's 30th birthday. He loved it and I couldn't be happier:)
J W.
First time dining here today. Tim assisted us. He made great suggestions. The dining experience was amazing. Will definitely return.
We needed to find a place last minute to host a small baptism dinner in Dana point and we are from SanDiego area, I was looking online and found this Gem!!! Not only were they accommodating and very patient the whole staff there were great!! They were all happy and polite. The food came out at perfect timing. All the guests were happy and kept saying how they enjoyed themselves. The food was Delicious (prosciutto flatbread) was my favoritethe desserts were good too! The prices were very reasonable The atmosphere was perfect for the occasion. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town can't wait to try their breakfast menu and one of those cupcakes!
was looking for a brunch spot with bottomless mimosas and we found this place, unfortunately they did not serve it anymore :( nontheless we still tried out their food and got a bottle to share. at this place you order at the registers which was pretty nice because you can take your time looking at the menu and leave as soon as your done eating. the area was super cute and the servers were all nice !! will come back again to try their other foods and especially more of the bakery items !! // brunch bowl- they did not skimp out on the flavor and seasoning on this one. the veggies paired really well with the over medium eggs // french toast pudding- this one was okay as it was somewhat eggy tasting. felt like it couldve used something atop of it such as powdered sugar. the maple syrup was reallllly thick // raspberry white chocolate cheesecake- omg this little thing was soooo good. it was a perfect lil bite sized dessert
This place is an amazing value. I've spent the same on far less quality.I knocked off one star because the order flow is not immediately obvious. There was a podium and a sign on the ground that said please wait to be seated, but nobody came to seat us, and it's counter service, not table service, even though it has table service vibes.The woman taking orders and running the register was really nice and super energetic.I will add that the guy bussing tables was extremely vulgar. I have no problem with that but if you're a snowflake with fragile ears you might want to prepare yourself.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The greeter was so VERY thoughtful and attentive to our soy-free needs! Such a refreshing experience! They were great to our pups too-even brought them their own fresh water bowl! ? We'll definitely be back!Dietary restrictions: Soy allergy - They use canola oil upon request ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don't know why people go to this café. Everything we tried was not very good. Very tasteless food. The bacon wrapped dates were the best item but even that was not very good. Skip the French dip, or throw away half the roll and fold it over. The brussels sprouts were pretty bad, and so was the side salad. Even the ice tea could've been better! Nice outdoor setting though.
I just had my first breakfast here. Everyone was on their game with good service, very friendly,no long waits for food to be served.. I had blueberry buckwheat pancakes delicious with poached eggs. I'll be back. The food was good!!
Just had a small bridal shower here for my sis-in-law and it was lovely. The food here is so yummy and we were able to use one of the couches for the bride to open her gifts. Loved their GIANT latte and brunch bowl!
Amazing food. We were at the clam chowder cook off and had no idea how delicious their chowder was! It was the best of the bunch. Today we came in for coffee and pastries and Tim was awesome.
Love this outdoor cafe. The food is amazing. Crab Benedict is my favorite. Perfect reward after a long walk on the boardwalk or workout on the Lantern Bay Park steps.
HahaA total mess. The food in the first photo was delicious, but the main salad was really bad. The steak was dry and it felt like it had been grilled for a long time and had been reheated before serving, and the romaine... was it just the bottom that was cut off and served?If it tastes truly healthy, it must taste healthy.
Restaurantji Recommends
Food is great. Place is neat and organized.Blanca is very sweet and nice to deal with. Give this woman a raise!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super yummy and amazing brunch place! I came to visit a friend in Orange County and we decided to visit here on Sunday around 11:40am. There was no wait and they were able to accommodate us with my pup outside. I originally decided to get an omelette but changed my mind last minute to an eggs benedict with the ahi tuna. I've never seen another place do eggs benedict with tuna so I had to try it! I'm super glad I did because it was delicious. It also came with peewee potatoes which were perfectly salted and cooked. Food came out quite fast. You are seated with a number at your table and you go inside to order. The servers will later bring out your food. Overall I highly enjoyed this place and definitely wouldn't hesitate on coming back if I'm ever in the area again. They also have free parking with lots of spaces which is a plus.
Always 10/10 at What a Dish. Best breakfast/brunch spot in the area, hands down! Fresh, delicious food and a great atmosphere make it an excellent spot to dine with friends, family, or even in a casual date.Vegetarian options: Plenty of options for meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans!Parking: Parking in front and back, just make a circle :)Kid-friendliness: Very kid-friendlyWheelchair accessibility: Yes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brunch Bowl, Bloody Mason, Crepes, East Coast Benedict
Chantelle and her bakery crew did a wonderful job on a theme cake for my son's 30th birthday. He loved it and I couldn't be happier:)
First time dining here today. Tim assisted us. He made great suggestions. The dining experience was amazing. Will definitely return.