Cafe Rae

$ • Cafe, Vegan, Vegetarian

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1421 N El Camino Real, San Clemente
(949) 492-8480

About Cafe Rae

Cafe Rae is a charming diner with a colorful, hippy curb appeal and Bay Area vibes. The menu offers a variety of fresh, homemade dishes, including the popular pozole, stuffed French toast, and a delectable omelet with crispy bacon, melty cheese, and caramelized onions. The restaurant also caters to vegetarians and vegans with a dedicated section. Customers praise the food for its excellent taste and generous portion sizes, often leaving full and skipping lunch afterward. The small but cozy space exudes a cool hippie vibe, creating a relaxed, local beach scene atmosphere. The staff is attentive and friendly, providing good service. Visitors note that the place favors cash payments, so it's helpful to have cash ready before visiting. Overall, Cafe Rae is a delightful spot offering tasty, high-quality, homemade food in a welcoming environment.

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Cafe Rae Reviews

4.6
211 ratings
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4.8
Atmosphere
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Service
4.8

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Great Food. Creative interior design. Wonderful staff. Unique comfort food. My favorite is the Smoked Meatloaf Breakfast Sandwich. Very cozy. Only 12 tables, that are always full. Lots of “Regular” customers. This is a place that you want to return to, time and time again.

As a hospitality and tourism instructor the customer service was an embarrassment to say the least... Kaya appeared to be anything but welcoming. She told us to pick a table with 'two chairs only'. We selected one away from an open window since the weather was slightly cool for us being travelers. We asked if she could turn the ceiling fan directly above us off. She replied with a hard sigh, "I can turn it down, but I can't turn it off." She walked behind the counter and stated...read full review

The fresh fruit platter was very good. They also have vegetarian choices.

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Hours

Monday 7AM - 2PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 7AM - 2PM
Thursday 7AM - 2PM
Friday 7AM - 2PM
Saturday 8AM - 2PM
Sunday 8AM - 2PM
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