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Diner-style restaurant for breakfast specials & other American fare in a relaxed setting.

RJ's Cafe

American · Dana Point

Savor American classics in a Dana Point morning glow

4.6 · 1,225 reviews Google

RJ's Cafe Opening Hours

Monday 12:00–23:00
Tuesday 12:00–23:00
Wednesday 12:00–23:00
Thursday 12:00–23:00
Friday 12:00–23:30
Saturday 12:00–23:30
Sunday 12:00–22:00
www.rjscafe.com
Yelp 4.0 (971) TripAdvisor 4.4 (359)

About RJ's Cafe

Diner-style restaurant for breakfast specials & other American fare in a relaxed setting.

What Customers Say About RJ's Cafe

RJ's Cafe is a local favorite known for its delicious breakfast and brunch options, especially the cinnamon roll French toast. Customers praise the great atmosphere, friendly staff, and dog-friendly patio. Some found certain dishes mediocre or lacking seasoning.

Popular Dishes

cinnamon roll (4) cinnamon roll French toast (4) omelet breakfast potatoes ground beef tacos sweet potato fries biscuits and gravy Swiss burger

Best For

Couples Families Locals Brunch Casual Tourists

Tip: Ask for the salsa with your omelet and try the cinnamon roll French toast!

What to see nearby

Heritage Park
A 187m

Heritage Park

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Lantern Bay County Park
A 308m

Lantern Bay County Park

parque

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Ocean Knoll Park
A 438m

Ocean Knoll Park

parque

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Explore the area around RJ's Cafe

RJ's Cafe is located in Dana Point, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • Heritage Park (A 187m) — park in Orange County, California, United States of America; geonames ID = 5356485
  • Lantern Bay County Park (A 308m) — park in the United States of America
  • Ocean Knoll Park (A 438m) — park in Orange County, California, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about RJ's Cafe

RJ's Cafe is located at 25001 Dana Point Harbor Dr #F120, Dana Point.
Near RJ's Cafe you can find points of interest such as Heritage Park, Lantern Bay County Park, Ocean Knoll Park.
RJ's Cafe offers american cuisine.
RJ's Cafe has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The most recommended dishes at RJ's Cafe based on customer reviews are: cinnamon roll, cinnamon roll French toast, omelet, breakfast potatoes, ground beef tacos.
RJ's Cafe is ideal for couples, families, locals, brunch, casual dining, tourists.
RJ's Cafe is a local favorite known for its delicious breakfast and brunch options, especially the cinnamon roll French toast. Customers praise the great atmosphere, friendly staff, and dog-friendly patio. Some found certain dishes mediocre or lacking seasoning.
Ask for the salsa with your omelet and try the cinnamon roll French toast!
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RJ's Cafe Dana Point Reviews

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Jodi

My friend visited OC and had a hankering for biscuits and gravy, this place understood the assignment, "ate and left no crumbs" literally...

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Jamila B

Our server was amazing she was very attentive and paid attention to details ( no ice in water...etc). She made great recommendations. The French toast was delicious and sides were prepared according to our requests.

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Valerie Leon

RJs Café absolutely blew me away. I ordered the ham and cheese omelette along with the biscuits and gravy, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. The biscuits deserve their own spotlight — unbelievably soft, melt‑in‑your‑mouth, and huge. Easily the best biscuit I’ve ever had.I also tried one of their homemade cinnamon rolls, and it was massive and delicious, packed with that warm, comforting flavor you hope for but rarely get.The staff were friendly, welcoming, and on top of everything. My food came out fast, but nothing felt rushed — just great service paired with great food.If you’re anywhere near the area, RJs Café is absolutely worth the stop.

Todd Winegar
Todd Winegar

Absolutely Love the good here… and the Staff is soo great.. really cant beat the atmosphere on the patio.. always heated and always lively.. I have been going for many yrs now and haven’t gotten anything but the “Richard”… so good, and now the option of cinnamon roll french toast is divine..

Scott
Scott

Best breakfast I've ever had and that's saying something! Cinnamon roll French toast was amazing! Biscuits and gravy were ridiculous! Service incredible! Owner was so gracious and spent time talking g with us! Next time we're in Dana Point we'll eat all our breakfasts there!

Film Professor
Film Professor

Great breakfast spot by the harbor. Nice outdoor seating. Good menu selection. Typical breakfast options.

Arthur Hill
Arthur Hill

On a short vacation, needed something local. Amazing food and service, ate on the patio. Drinks were never empty. There was a wait for a table, only because the hostess/waitress was helping a youngster pick out some crayons. The customer service was amazing for us and others!

Stephen Messner
Stephen Messner

Nice place next to Dana Point harbor, The taco omelet, cinnamon roll and apple cinnamon french toast was very good,

K Le
K Le

Delicious breakfast/lunch spot. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Very accessible for strollers and walking aids or wheelchairs. Delicious menu and big portions. Minimal wait (even at 9am on Memorial Day weekend!)

Tawny V
Tawny V

During our search for a dog-friendly breakfast spot, we stumbled upon RJ's Café. To be honest, our expectations were low since we just needed a place where we could bring our furry friend along. However, we were pleasantly surprised! The host was incredibly accommodating and helped us secure a cozy corner table. Our server, Marina, was attentive and charming. She was very patient with us as we took a little time to settle in and decide on our orders. I opted for a classic American breakfast, which included eggs, sourdough toast, sausage links, and potatoes. My partner chose pancakes with a sausage patty. Overall, both the service and the food exceeded our expectations, making for a delightful dining experience. We’ll definitely be back!

Josh T
Josh T

Great little breakfast gem! Food was even better than it looks ... And the cinnamon bun is a MUST try!! Unfortunately, my server was not very polite or attentive, but the food made up for it.

Maria Pacheco
Maria Pacheco

Great atmosphere, food was delicious and service was fantastic. Indoor and outdoor seating. I had ground beef tacos and a side of sweet potato fries. It’s located by Dana Harbor, so you can take a walk after and enjoy the view.

Penny King
Penny King

Local favorite. I can see why! Might be a bit of a wait but worth it. I have the veggie omelet without egg- #allergygirl … I’m allergic to eggs. Not always a satisfying meal but in this case it was excellent! Ask for the salsa - it’s delicious. The potatoes are not greasy but fried to perfection. The sourdough toast was lightly toasted and lightly buttered.

Max Kamali
Max Kamali

We were invited to RJ Cafe, and they fulfilled all our desires. The breakfast was wonderful, especially their omelet. The great atmosphere + excellent service + delicious food made this place truly special.

Ally Hunter
Ally Hunter

The CINNAMON roll French toast will blow your mind!! The Starling outdoor/indoor restaurant is located close to the water but you don’t see the water. You get the fresh breeze off the ocean as you eat brunch and it is so magical. The service is outstanding and the food is even better! We got the cinnamon roll French toast in the combo which I highly recommend, the feta and avocado scramble, The chicken fried steak, and a classic omelette with bacon and ham and cheese but we turned it into a scramble and added avocado. We also got the Apple stuffed French toast and it was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen! It tasted even better! Everything was so off the charts! We were filled to the brim with such amazing food and we will definitely be returning!

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Yan Li Rosa

Very cozy atmosphere, comfortable seating, the food tastes excellent, salad is fresh.

Katie Kay
Katie Kay

We stoped in for lunch. Cool place, nice atmosphere, great staff, acceptable food. We had a Swiss burger and a tuna sandwich- both were in need of salt or seasoning. Aside from that, it was fine.

D Bizzle
D Bizzle

RJs was Mid at best. Great looking restaurant, service was great just the food blah. The breakfast potatoes were old and had a sour cream taste to them.

Erin Kelley
Erin Kelley

Cute place right near the marina. Definately has cafe vibe both from the customers and the staff (good thing). Servers were awesome. What I had was mediocre and a bit on the pricey side for it (location up charge I am sure). Lots of hot sauce choices (which I love).

Daniel Chimenti
Daniel Chimenti

Good overall. The corned beef hash was excellent, perfectly cooked and flavorful. I ordered my eggs over easy and those were also perfectly done. The only downside was the cinnamon roll. The bread was a bit dry, but the worse part was the cinnamon mixture. It was incredibly potent. It had the after-taste of a cinnamon candy like red hots. Not for my taste

Tyrone Waight Jr.
Tyrone Waight Jr.

“RJ's Restaurant offers a charming and intimate dining experience with comfortable seating arrangements. While the service was a little slow the staff goes above and beyond to ensure guest satisfaction. The food is fresh, bursting with robust flavors. Although the corned beef hash didn’t meet expectations, being canned rather than homemade, the rest of the menu delivers delightfully tasty meals that are sure to please.”

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Flux

The pancakes were the highlight of the meal, while the eggs and bacon were very mediocre. The coffee was bad and they don't have latte's. Waited way to long for the food also. Service was totally fine, but overall, the place felt a bit pricey for what you actually get.

Rich Tamayo
Rich Tamayo

I went for the first time to RJs Cafe last week. I took my mother for her birthday reakfast expecting a beautiful beach view with awesome food... Since it's literally accross the street from the beach, we were surprized to find that there's no beach view at all. It's a matter of fact, the whole dining area faces inland toward a courtyard and the beautiful beach view is on the side that the kitchen us on. Service was pretty average but they had run out of spoons so we never got to use spoons. My eggs benedict was just average. I bought a t-shirt for my mother and/but she preferred a medium. So when I went back to trade up for a larger size, I was told that although it was the same price, the cashiere had to first figure our how to give me a refund on my credit-card first before re-ringing up for a different size which took about ten minutes. I was like, if its the same price, can't you just swap it out so we can go? - - - Nope, we have to do this for inventory sir... :-(

roadtrip couple
roadtrip couple

Would have got 4/5 stars but surprisingly in this day and age no milk alternatives like oat milk or almond milk available ( important for lactose intolerant people ). For a breakfast place bit odd not to have yogurt in any form. Plus is they have a pet friendly patio(decent large size) . The egg omelette was well made. Home fries were great too.

Karizma Barrera
Karizma Barrera

Disappointed in the food. They slapped a slab of cream cheese between two pieces of cinnamon bread for their “stuffed french toast” and called it good to go. None if the cream cheese melted, it was a cold slab of cream cheese. Also ordered the “BIG” burrito…that wasnt big at all. Easily a taco bell sized burrito with not much taste/flavor. Service and atmosphere were nice but didnt make up for the food.

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Heritage Park

park in Orange County, California, United States of America; geonames ID = 5356485

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Lantern Bay County Park

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Ocean Knoll Park

park in Orange County, California, United States of America

A 438m
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