50 Best Cafes near San Juan Capistrano

1 Tim is Making Great Coffee

4.9 Superb 222 Reviews

31431 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano

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“We ordered breakfast and coffees for take out, for the bridal party on our son's wedding morning. Tim was easy to work with, the food was delicious, coffees were wonderful and the regular customers who came in while we waited were friendly and a delight to talk with. We highly recommend Tim's for take out orders if you are in the area! Thanks Tim! :)”

2 True Love Coffee Co.

4.8 Superb 79 Reviews

32122 Camino Capistrano #100, San Juan Capistrano

“​If you appreciate a beautifully structured cup of coffee, True Love is a must-visit. They take their craft seriously and it shows in their deliciously executed and ever-changing pour-overs. If you have an adventurous palate, you have to try their co-ferment. I gravitate toward complex, layered flavors that lean into that crisp, side-of-the-tongue depth, and it hits the mark perfectly! Iced Co-ferment on a warm summer day is magic.”

3 Pacific Pearl Cafe

4.7 Superb 107 Reviews

31654 Rancho Viejo Road #k, San Juan Capistrano

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“Delicious Dinner. Beautiful presentation and the Carnitas Tacos unbelievable. Chef Michael is a true gem.”

4 Ellie's Table

4.7 Superb 307 Reviews

31892 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

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“The food is all amazing - family favorites are the Bacon Quiche (it goes fast), the pasta salad and the lavender lattes!😍”

5 Campesino Café

4.4 Superb 32 Reviews

32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano

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“Great team, great meal, just great 😊”

6 Ramos House Cafe

4.6 Superb 327 Reviews

31752 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano

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“Excellent everything!!!!!”

7 Mollies San Juan

4.5 Superb 282 Reviews

32033 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

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“I mostly always build my own omelette and its always amazing. Great fast service with a smile😎”

8 Sundried Tomato Bistro & Catering

4.4 Superb 371 Reviews

31781 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

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“Yummy food, great drinks and service!”

9 Little France Coffee & Bakery

4.7 Superb 466 Reviews

28181 Marguerite Parkway Suite 21, Mission Viejo · 3.65 miles

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“The best cake ever and beautiful customer Service”

10 Laguna Cafe

4.8 Superb 204 Reviews

24310 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Woods · 8.13 miles

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“My fiance and I were in the area for my nephew's wedding. On Sunday morning, we looked for a breakfast location. We prefer the small local restaurants as opposed to the chains. Up popped this Laguna Cafe, close by where we were staying. From the time we entered the door, it was obvious we picked the right spot! it was cozy, homey, friendly and downright delicious. The clientele were all laughing, enjoying the morning and the atmosphere. We got served by Monja, the proprietor, who wore a shirt with our favorite scripture, John 3:16. As we bowed our heads to pray, she gently joined us in prayer. What a blessing. Needless to say, we will go back when in the area. Highly recommend the food too! And say Hi to Monja from Mark and Dianne from Arizona!”

11 Cafe Heidelberg

4.7 Superb 283 Reviews

1100 South Coast Highway Ste 116, Laguna Beach · 6.9 miles

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“Great food/drink. Nice patio.”

12 Alohana Acai Bowls & Coffee / Capo Beach

4.8 Superb 175 Reviews

360 Camino De Estrella, San Clemente · 3.18 miles

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“This was my first time coming into this coffee shop, the barista recommended the spiced chai tea. My drink came out perfect, they have a wide selection of drinks to choose from as well as food options! I’ll definitely have to come back and try more items from the menu. Very welcoming atmosphere and friendly customer service highly recommend giving this place a visit!”

13 Cafe Rae

4.7 Superb 224 Reviews

1421 North El Camino Real, San Clemente · 5.28 miles

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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.”

14 Chaupain Bakery

4.7 Superb 190 Reviews

211 Avenida Del Mar #B, San Clemente · 5.94 miles

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“Perfect setting and atmosphere! The food and pastries were delicious. I ordered the Chicken Pesto Sandwich, and it was absolutely yummy! The cappuccino was also perfectly made. I loved sitting outside, enjoying my breakfast while watching the town come alive with movement. A perfect spot for solo travelers or large groups alike.”

15 S.C. Cafe

4.7 Superb 183 Reviews

1810 South El Camino Real, San Clemente · 6.73 miles

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“delicious breakfast best hashbrowns ever!”

16 Antoine's Cafe

4.6 Superb 248 Reviews

218 South El Camino Real, San Clemente · 5.98 miles

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“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!”

17 Urbane Cafe

4.6 Superb 198 Reviews

26921 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo · 5.97 miles

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“Fresh, tasty, great combination of flavors and options on both salads and sammies. The natural sodas are a nice touch. Gotta try a cookie!💛 Staff has been consistently courteous and responsive. I’ve been three times. I CRAVE their salads.”

18 Lost Pier Cafe

4.5 Superb 317 Reviews

31131 CA-1, Laguna Beach · 5.12 miles

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“Delicious 🥰familiale belle vague 🌊 beach 🏝️☀️”

19 Organic Tree Juice Bar

4.7 Superb 119 Reviews

24901 Dana Point Harbor Drive Unit 120, Dana Point · 3.27 miles

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“This place is a retreat, heaven and happy place. I love it all. ❤️🌱”

20 Canyon Coffee by Blue Hummingbird

4.7 Superb 103 Reviews

75B Esencia Drive, Mission Viejo · 4.14 miles

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“This coffee is amazing. I live in Kentucky and the coffee i received was well packaged and very very fresh and packaged air tight. way better than the big store chain. I was on a search to find a very low caffeine coffee that tastes o.k. and I found it! It tastes wonderful.”

21 Kitchen In The Canyon

4.5 Superb 231 Reviews

845 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach · 7.47 miles

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“Great food and awesome service! Perfect place for brunch 😋”

22 Lola's Cafe

4.5 Superb 205 Reviews

1101 Corporate Dr a1, Ladera Ranch · 4.19 miles

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“Amazing coffee and food. Very good ingredients.”

23 MoonGoat Coffee

4.7 Superb 86 Reviews

980 North Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach · 8.37 miles

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“The iced chai, churro latte (hot or cold) and their bagels are to die for. I live out of state but cannot wait to go back when I’m in So Cal! Employees are so nice too - seems as though they are very happy working there:)”

24 Brio Brio Bakery & Café

4.5 Superb 179 Reviews

22681 Lake Forest Drive Ste A1-A, Lake Forest · 9.5 miles

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“Don't miss this wonderful place. Once you try BrioBrio's delicious food, you'll regret you hadn"t discovered It before. Thanks Naoko and Ruichi for feeding our body and soul!!!”

25 Wild Strawberry Café

4.7 Superb 80 Reviews

1440 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach · 6.75 miles

“I had such a great experience at Wall Strawberry Cafe! The food was absolutely delicious and tasted fresh and homemade. The matcha was amazing and definitely one of my favorites! Our server was incredibly sweet, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. We add a cookie for dessert which tasted so good, it was moist, and had these double layers of rich chocolate filling that made it so tasty! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the service was excellent, and overall we had such a nice time. I would definitely recommend this cafe and I can’t wait to come back!”

26 Jolanda's Cafe & Catering

4.6 Superb 106 Reviews

23615 El Toro Road, Lake Forest · 8.54 miles

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“Nothing is better than fresh croissant! Great family owned place. Very friendly prices. Signature Butter Croissants baked daily. The taste is balances, very mild sweet as I like, texture is between the super fluffy croissant and the bun, I really liked it. The chocolate croissant was a totally different story, check the picture. The taste was like it was baked sometime this week :) and the texture was like it is a bun with chocolate. So do not expect the same excitement from their chocolate croissant as from their signature plain croissants, which are super awesome and could be used for French toast and sandwiches as well and any filling. Next time I will take fresh plain croissant and fill it with chocolates home :) Next time we will try their breakfast / lunch menu. It looks awesome and the customers I met were happy. Update: amazing place with unique home character, loving breakfast here”

27 Anastasia Cafe

4.5 Superb 160 Reviews

460 Ocean Avenue, Laguna Beach · 7.5 miles

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“Oatmeal wax delicious as well as decaf cappuccino 😁👍”

28 The Sunrise Cafe

4.4 Superb 237 Reviews

701 North El Camino Real, San Clemente · 5.58 miles

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“This is very much a classic diner the food is quick to arrive delicious and well prepared and almost so beautiful to look at but you feel bad eating it… You stop feeling bad after the first bite then you start to feel wonderful thinking that there’s no possible way you could ever put an end to this joy. I ordered the cheeseburger with fries and let me tell you each bite welcome the next they have wonderful parking outdoor dining and like I said before a classic feel. This is definitely one of those places you wanna come back to.”

29 Active Culture

4.4 Superb 226 Reviews

111 South El Camino Real, San Clemente · 5.91 miles

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“My daily simple lunch for remote work offers many options for a pescatarian/vegetarian. Clean, organic, and delicious!!! 🙌🏾👏🏾👍🏾”

30 Young’s Beach Shack

4.4 Superb 176 Reviews

33521 Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point · 3.82 miles

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“Great food and views. recommended”

31 Orange Inn

4.3 Superb 269 Reviews

703 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach · 7.17 miles

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“just love this hole in the wall. Its the best”

32 Monarch Cafe

4.5 Superb 70 Reviews

36 Monarch Beach Resort North, Dana Point · 3.49 miles

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“Always enjoy staying at the Waldorf Astoria. Nice escape, great location, attentive staff. Perfect getaway.”

33 Nikki's Cafe

4.6 Superb 40 Reviews

34130 Doheny Park Rd, Dana Point · 2.51 miles

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“Nikki's has the best machaca burritos around. I get them all the time. They are HUGE and so delicious!”

34 Toastique

4.4 Superb 80 Reviews

27642 Antonio Parkway # H3, Ladera Ranch · 4.58 miles

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“WE HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE- FOOD, COFFEES, SMOOTHIES, ALL DELISH. Then, we go to our new favorite local place 2 blocks from our house, and the sign says only open weekends now. WTH? They just opened this location. Hire hire hire ppl!”

35 The Market Place

4.4 Superb 52 Reviews

1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point · 3.8 miles

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“Really enjoyed my stay! The rooms were quiet and comfortable, the hotel bar was fantastic, and the room service was excellent. Loved the thoughtful little amenities—they really made a difference.”

36 Vivot Craft Cafe

4.4 Superb 47 Reviews

28662 Marguerite Parkway Ste 202, Mission Viejo · 3.13 miles

“Best Matcha and Hochija in town!! if you’re a millennial, you might feel old walking into this place because it’s a bunch of college students. There might not be much room to sit either… But I don’t care because the Matcha flights and Hochija are unmatched!! I always try different Matcha spots, and I feel fortunate to have one of the legit best tea options in my town. 🤗”

37 Harbor House Cafe

4.2 Good 307 Reviews

34157 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point · 3.25 miles

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“nice breakfast this morning, always enjoy HH Cafe when we visit.”

38 NOSH LOUNGE & CAFE

4.5 Superb 31 Reviews

22731 Aspan Street, Lake Forest · 9.49 miles

“Hookah was on point, not too harsh and lasted hours with affordable pricing. Service was attentive and timely. Food wasn’t bad considering it’s a hookah lounge first, not a restaurant. Comfortable outdoor seating and lighting not too harsh, with middle eastern music playing but not overbearing. Only concern is how they would manage on a rainy or super hot day as it’s all outdoors. They have a rewards program where after 10 visits you get a free hookah!”

39 Zebra House Coffee & Eatery

4.2 Good 237 Reviews

1001 South El Camino Real, San Clemente · 6.39 miles

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“Great coffee and delicious breakfast food items”

40 Cafe Eightyone

4.6 Superb 20 Reviews

22952 Pacific Park Drive, Aliso Viejo · 6.05 miles

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“Delicious food🤤 Must give it a try.”

41 Harwood House

4.9 Superb 11 Reviews

34200 Street of the Amber Lantern, Dana Point · 3.36 miles

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“An awesome lunch place! I was in the area for lunch and just landed here as it’s super inviting. I had the chicken salad sandwich on a freshly baked croissant. Honestly one of the best lunch sandwiches ever because of the freshness and quality ingredients… we’re talking fresh herbs and quality white chicken brest on a freshly baked croissant! The side salad with quality greens and vine ripe tomatoes, kettle chips, and my all time favorite pickled red onions and tiny pickles were perfectly paired with the sandwich! Truly amazing! While I was there, they had a watercolor class in session. I asked the hostess about it and turns out events and classes are a big part of their business. Turns out this place is more than just a great brunch, lunch or nightcap. They have specialty coffees, wine, beer, great food, adorable retail items and events/classes. I will return and would strongly recommend!!!”

42 Casa Cafe

4.5 Superb 21 Reviews

415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente · 6.05 miles

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“It is so beautiful and very well set overlooking the sea. The staff are fantastic. This is a must see place, as Many have found out. sincerely, Phil Halfhill Hanson”

43 The Little Kitchen Asian Cafe

4.5 Superb 229 Reviews

24831 Del Prado Avenue, Dana Point · 3.15 miles

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“Clean, fresh vegetables in their meals. Excellent dishes, wide choice.”

44 Scratch Bakery Cafe

4.5 Superb 219 Reviews

24321 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills · 7.71 miles

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“Love the pastries and bought a cake”

45 Cloud Cafe

4.6 Superb 128 Reviews

23352 El Toro Road, Lake Forest · 8.54 miles

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“fresh coffee and ham&cheese. and delicious egg omelet. highly recommend”

46 Moulin

4.5 Superb 200 Reviews

120 Avenida Pico, San Clemente · 5.17 miles

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“Moulin in San Clemente is this adorable French bistro that's totally transporting. The vibe's cozy and it feels like a mini getaway. We sat outside and it was perfect, beautiful sunny day and the outdoor seating is gorgeous. I went for the omelette special with mushrooms and French ham and it hit the spot, eggs were perfect and the flavors were great. My wife loved the Croque Monsieur sandwich. Customer service was outstanding, the staff were super friendly and on point. Oh, and the fresh squeezed orange juice was amazing! They've also got this cute little market thing going on which was a nice touch. If you're in San Clemente, Moulin is a solid pick for a chill French meal. We'll be back.”

47 Matcha tea and frappe

4.3 Superb 21 Reviews

27931 La Paz Road Ste C, Laguna Niguel · 4.73 miles

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“My sister ordered a matcha latte and the gradient was well made! There is still a noticeable difference in the quality and flavor of the matcha latte with Okayama Kobo Bakery and Cafe. However, my sister and I really appreciated the indoor seating that the combined matcha station and poke restaurant offered. There’s a good amount of seating inside in addition to outlets. And in favorable weather, the outside seating that the stores share is another good option. Service was kind and immediate. Bathroom was clean and well kept which made stopping by even better. God bless you all+”

48 Board & Brew - Rancho Santa Margarita

4.5 Superb 168 Reviews

22411 Antonio Parkway Ste C-180, Rancho Santa Margarita · 10.3 miles

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“Best Veggie Sandwich around. People are super friendly and the food is made to order with little wait time.”

49 Hafez Cafe

4.5 Superb 164 Reviews

24781 Alicia Pkwy b, Laguna Hills · 7.15 miles

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“Such a wonderful experience and it’s right in my backyard! A warm welcome at the door. Prompt and attentive service. A hot tea service that I didn’t know I was even missing in my life! Fresh warm pita for the humus and the juiciest chicken Zoltan of my existence.”

50 Haute Cafe & Market

4.6 Superb 97 Reviews

22195 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita · 10.36 miles

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“The service was great - friendly, engaging and kept going throughout our time there. The ambiance is fun in the initial space and both the indoor and outdoor spaces are very inviting. We had the CA omelette & GF protein waffle, their Coastal iced coffee & a dirty chai. All of it was yummy! Omelette was large, fluffy and filled! The waffle was really good!! This is a new favorite spot! FYI, it can be difficult to find - it's behind a large screen below the pediatric office.”