23 Best Coffee Shops in San Clemente

“If you are of the third wave coffee persuasion, then this is a spot for you. Light roasted, single origin coffees brewed by pour over and an espresso bar with classic drinks like the cappuccino and cortado.

I tried the pink bourbon, which is a columbian coffee, black and hot. The roast was spot on— no ashy taste. But the thing that was most impressive was that the coffee gave me a strong impression of grapefruit and bitters (like jasmine tea or, interestingly, a Negroni). The coffee is light, acidic, and finishes with dark chocolate notes.

The baristas were quick and helpful, having both of our drinks out in under 5 minutes.

The cafe had good lighting and ambiance, though seating was limited. Some outside seating was available as well.“

“Best place to enjoy the best coffee and the place has the best workers“

“Wow! I had the best coffee and my husband a delicious smoothie prepared by Ethan!!! Congratulations! Awesome atmosphere!!!! We loved it and will recommend this place a 100%! Keep up with the good job!! Thank you Ethan!!!!!“

“This is my second time coming and I had an even better experience than the first time. It was very busy while I was there, but the service was incredible. The young lady I talked to, Ashlynn, was so kind and patient and answered all of my questions. And the other girl, Kendall, made my bowl taste great! I will definitely make sure to keep coming here anytime I am hungry for an açaí bowl!“

“Stopped here to get coffee while passing through & was pleasantly surprised by the coffee! I had an iced oat latte and the nutty flavor of the beans 🫘 complemented the nutty-ness of the oat milk 🥛 The pastries looked great but we didn't try. I will definitely come back with an empty stomach.“

“Decent spot for coffee, but the real draw here is the vibes.

Steps away from the ocean! And a great people-watching bench outside alongside some small tables.

Coffee (got a latte) was okay. But loved the location and much-needed bathroom haha“

“While on my morning walk I found this cute lil cafe that sits directly on the beach by the San Clemente Pier. My son got the bagel breakfast sandwich & coffee, my daughter got the nutella toast & I got the acai bowl. We all thought our food was good. We will def be back on our next visit there!“

“delicious gelato, family friendly and the people are so nice there! they answered all my questions regarding allergies, from nut allergies to gluten free options, we're very happy to have found this gem ❤️“

“We've come here twice. First time we stumbled accros Antoine's because it was close to our hotel. The 2nd time we came to the same hotel because it was close to Antoine's! Excellent food. Excellent Service. Enjoyed having breakfast and listening to all the locals visiting with each other. Dave can cook a STEAK!!! Perfect! Thank you Dave!“

“Love the cellar!!! And it is walking distance so it’s perfect“

“been here a couple times now and I love love the coffee. the caramel vanilla latte is so good everytime. and all the employees have been really sweet and friendly. it’s my new fav coffee place. I believe he said his name was Ryan, but he was super kind with amazing service :)“

“delicious breakfast best hashbrowns ever!“

“Great coffee and delicious breakfast food items“

“Tracy and her team have exceeded my expectations both times I've ordered custom cakes. Not only do they look amazing they taste amazing too!“

“Just ordered an undertow at the Ortega location and they completely butchered it so I had to just pour it out. This location decided to comp my drink due to such a bad experience. The whole team was busy during cars and coffee but they still did an excellent job pumping the drinks out and mason made a fantastic drink! Great experience and I’ll be taking all my coffee business here from now on!“

“The Best coffee I've ever had. Nice outdoor seating. Friendly staff!“

“The sweetest donut shop, with the hardest working employees. It's my favorite place to grab my donuts. Every event I bring them to, everybody asks me where I got them. The owner is so personable and remembers me every time. I've never left disappointed. Also, their ham and cheese and turkey and cheese croissants are a MUST. Absolutely love this place, cannot reccomend it enough.“

“Great Experience! Got order right the 1st time ❤️“

“I continuously have the best experiences with the baristas here. All of them have been great, but Chanelle especially is awesome. I hadn't been in this location in many months and when I walked in the other day she remembered my name and my exact order. And she's always super friendly and professional. My drinks are always made great.“

“Clean and friendly, with a great location and outdoor seating!“

“I've gotten their Jasmine Milk Tea Boba and their Matcha Boba. Both are fabulous and better than any other boba place I've tried. Even their matcha alone is better than the matcha of most good cafes. It's absolutely worth visiting.“

“The best restaurant in Mission Viejo and don’t forget all the yummy donuts. Everything is delicious and excellent menu. Staff is very friendly.“

“I've found my new favorite hidden hideout in San Clemente! Tucked away in this charming old town shopping center is Alohaha, a place that absolutely nails both açai bowls and coffee in the most delightful way.

First off, the staff here deserves a special shoutout — they're genuinely warm and welcoming in that way that makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. Abby in particular is an absolute ray of sunshine who reminds you in her demeanor, that life is beautiful!

Their coffee smoothies are where the magic happens. The perfect balance of rich coffee flavor and smoothie goodness that somehow manages to be refreshing and energizing at the same time. Not too sweet, not too bitter — just right.

What really elevates this place to 4.5 star territory is the whole vibe of the location. There's something special about being nestled in this old town shopping center that feels like a little escape from the everyday hustle. It's the perfect spot to just hang, sip something delicious, and soak in the laid-back atmosphere. I've spent hours here just vibing, working on my laptop, or catching up with friends. This place captures that quintessential SoCal energy that keeps me coming back again and again!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“