Cafe Rae

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

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Pat Kornychuk

One of our fav go-to breakfast spots, absolutely excellent food in a very pleasant environment. The chef/owner is amazing - our meals are always perfection. A special mention of his huevos ranchero and his huevos no huevos. And, let's not forget his morning potatoes, just perfect.
We find the portions are so big, we never need lunch!

Fabs G-Errero

Nice environment, very welcoming food was brought out fairly quick. The cheesesteak omelette had some undercooked peppers that felt rubbery in my mouth,, the steak itself was a little bit on the thin side and the hot sauce wasn’t hot. Overall good though.

DANIEL BRIGHT

Best pancakes ever!

NICK MENNELL

Breakfast game: Olympic-level strong. 💪
Okay, listen up... I just had the most insane experience at this spot called Cafe Rae, and I literally cannot stop thinking about it. Ladies, you know when you meet a guy who's actually nice AND attractive? This place is basically that, but in restaurant form.

So I order their special pesto breakfast hoagie, right? And when it arrived—no exaggeration—I had a full-on relationship with this sandwich. First date, honeymoon phase, and then seriously thought about going exclusive. It was out of this world! Like, I'm talking the kind of sandwich that makes you want to text your ex just to tell them you’ve moved on.

The place itself? Adorable. It's got that aesthetic that would absolutely kill on an Instagram feed. They have this little flower garden outside that looks like they were left by the Indians and then they built the restaurant around them. It literally smells like manure out there. That’s how well they tend that garden: Delightfully charming. The kind of floral setup that makes you want to bring your mom there just so she knows you’re less likely to end up in jail now.

And can we talk about the service for a second? The staff there, particularly Nina—absolute queen bee-havior. The service was so good at this place I almost felt bad for not bringing a bottle of wine or something. Almost.

Will I be back tomorrow? Is water wet? Of course I will. I'm already picking out what I'm going to wear. This place isn't just a meal, it's a vibe.

Five stars, easy. Actually, if I could give it six stars for making me feel things I haven't felt since my last situationship ended, I would.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ and if this review convinces you to eat there: you’re welcome.

Chris Nelson

Awesome! Been here 18 yrs

Michelle Lynn

Cute little cafe with beautiful seating and even better food. Highly suggest trying the stuffed French toast with cornflakes on the bread.

Sara Steinman

Mirrors all over to give the impression its bigger than it really is. Our service was fine but several people came while we were there and were told to wait then other partiea were seated before them, they were upset and nobody apologized to them but the food was sub par. Plain and unoriginal, way too expensive for pancakes, bacon and waffles.

Julie Chasen

Food was good, service good. But they failed to let us know that the price on the menu isn’t actually the price. They add a dollar to each entrees for the shortage of eggs. 🍳 they should have let the customer know.

Marshal Hamilton

Amazing food and service! Portions are huge and well presented. Owner traveled with all the best 90’s rock bands as head caterer, and has all his backstage passes are on display. Definitely coming back!

Brittany Brennan

I am so happy I found this little cafe! Best breakfast ever!!

Katrina King

Food tasted good up until I found a hair in my omelet. Otherwise, good service and decor is fun.

Paul Irwin

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.

Dee Goodfellow

Great food and upbeat staff, artsy ambience. I like the turkey cran sandwich on toasted whole grain bread, and the lentil soup. But, really, everything's good.

Mary McGeeney

Best local place for breakfast!

Dean A

Always phenomenal prices. Service is a little slow sometimes since CR isn't very spacious. Delicious, fresh ingredients and dishes. I really hope they can survive the inflation while maintaining pricing.

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