Antoine's Cafe

Absolutely fantastic place for breakfast! I cannot recommend the homemade veggie quiche high enough!! It was so tasty that I closed my eyes with every bite to to savor it. 😋 The service was good, and I could tell it was a local favorite as staff greeted other guests. I loved that they had a great drip coffee selection too. It’s definitely a must for breakfast or lunch if you’re in the area!

Breakfast is great and generous. I like there pancakes, bacon and chicken with gravy. There's a waiting line during breakfast and subside starting 10am. Outdoor dining is also available. Kali made it way better, her aura, smiling face and positive vibes. She will also make suggestions that is very appreciated. Very positive experience.

lee emily

I had a wonderful experience at this Antoine's café! The Eggs Benedict and the bagel with avocado were absolutely delicious, with fresh ingredients and great flavors. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming, making the atmosphere even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a delightful brunch experience!"

Claire N

Charming French-themed cafe. Ordered the Antoine’s Benedict, Croque Madame and French Vanilla special coffee. All excellent. Service with a smile. Only odd thing was how to cafe latte was served, which appeared to be in a soup bowl. Would’ve preferred a proper cup. Other than that, all good!

J. Brocc

Everything is always delicious—you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. I love that they serve both breakfast and lunch all day. From the breakfast burrito to the sandwiches and omelets, every dish has been spot on. Plus, the staff is always so kind and welcoming. One of my go-to spots!

NICK MENNELL

⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Just spent the most perfect overcast morning at Antoine Café in San Clemente, and I'm already planning my return visit! This charming little spot has absolutely nailed the cozy café experience, especially on those moody coastal days when you want to escape the world for a bit. The service here is nothing short of spectacular — attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely interested in making sure you have a great experience. It's that rare kind of service that elevates your entire meal. Let me tell you about their special crabcake Benedict — absolute game changer! The crabcakes were perfectly crisp on the outside while staying delicately tender inside, topped with poached eggs that burst with that gorgeous golden yolk when cut into. The hollandaise had just the right amount of richness and acidity to complement the crab without overwhelming it. If it's on the specials menu when you visit, don't even hesitate! The atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between lively and relaxed. There's something about the soft lighting against the gray sky outside that creates this intimate bubble where you can really unwind and enjoy your meal. It's the kind of place where you can lose track of time in the best possible way. The only minor miss was the mocha, which fell a bit flat compared to everything else — a bit too sweet and not quite enough depth to the chocolate and espresso flavors. It's the only thing I wouldn't order again, but with so many other enticing options on the menu, that's hardly a deal-breaker. Antoine Café is definitely on my regular rotation now. That nearly perfect experience, especially with that incredible crabcake Benedict, has me already plotting my next visit!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Jane Doe

Good customer service and delicious food. I had the nutella crepes with a side of turkey sausage and my friends had the eggs benedict. I had a taste of their dish and it was delicious as well. The place was a little small, so the indoor seating for a rainy was little busy. The wait wasn't too bad though-- about 15 minutes. They also provide outdoor seating as well.

Annabel Hernandez

I'm SO happy I found this place! I wanted to grab a bite before I headed out to the beach, and after searching through Google, I found this little establishment. Food was pretty good! Super well portioned, so you do get what you pay for. I ordered their Eggs Benedict, while my mother ordered an omelet. Pretty tasty. But the reason why I wanted to write this review was to give a shout out to ALL their employees. They are all so very nice and attentive! It's their positive attitudes that I fell in love with this place. Whenever I'm in town, I know where to eat.

Ju You

Was looking for a nice spot between San Diego and Los Angeles to meet friends for Saturday breakfast and found this perfect spot. Got there at 9:30 on a Saturday morning in October and was able to be seating quickly outside. Loved the menu offerings and loved the quality of the food. Such a perfect relaxing spot for a meal, especially being outside and people watching. 100% recommend. I will return.

Liana Burke

Delicious food, attentive service, dog friendly. Parking is tight and outdoor seating is on a busy, main road.

Jennifer Reilly

Absolutely fantastic place for breakfast! I cannot recommend the homemade veggie quiche high enough!! It was so tasty that I closed my eyes with every bite to to savor it. 😋 The service was good, and I could tell it was a local favorite as staff greeted other guests. I loved that they had a great drip coffee selection too. It’s definitely a must for breakfast or lunch if you’re in the area!

EJ Gonzalez

Breakfast is great and generous. I like there pancakes, bacon and chicken with gravy. There's a waiting line during breakfast and subside starting 10am. Outdoor dining is also available. Kali made it way better, her aura, smiling face and positive vibes. She will also make suggestions that is very appreciated. Very positive experience.

Amazing staff and wonderful environment, great for a quick dine in! Food and coffee were quick and great quality, my friends and I really enjoyed our time there. One of the servers taught us how to fold paper cranes too!

I’m age 79 best pancakes I have ever eaten very fluffy great. We were greeted by a very pretty well dressed polite young lady who greeted us and brought us inside the restaurant. Everyone who waited on us was spotless well dressed and so polite. Note, the place is very clean and even the restroom is spotless and shines. The fresh orange juice was as stated , Fresh…. The coffee was great cups were spotless. This restaurant is well run has great vibes and a great place to take a love one to. Food was great no complaints at all. Note we live in Oceanside 22 miles away. Picked this place off of Google on way to a day trip to LA. What a find will drive here from Oceanside in the future to have breakfast.

DooDooDooDooDoo

Amazing staff and wonderful environment, great for a quick dine in! Food and coffee were quick and great quality, my friends and I really enjoyed our time there. One of the servers taught us how to fold paper cranes too!

Peggy Stackle

Our only complaint is that this place is so popular you'll probably wait for a while to get seated. Food is great, some nice twists on standards. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly.

ANAID VAZQUEZ

Service was just amazing! When we arrived, we only had to wait a few minutes, but the entire time they made an effort to make us feel comfortable. From the moment we ordered until we left, the service and the food were perfect. The place is beautiful and very cozy. I highly recommend it.

Richard M

I’m age 79 best pancakes I have ever eaten very fluffy great. We were greeted by a very pretty well dressed polite young lady who greeted us and brought us inside the restaurant. Everyone who waited on us was spotless well dressed and so polite. Note, the place is very clean and even the restroom is spotless and shines. The fresh orange juice was as stated , Fresh…. The coffee was great cups were spotless. This restaurant is well run has great vibes and a great place to take a love one to. Food was great no complaints at all. Note we live in Oceanside 22 miles away. Picked this place off of Google on way to a day trip to LA. What a find will drive here from Oceanside in the future to have breakfast.

First visit, I was looking forward to a good breakfast. I had the chicken fried steak w/ gravy, poached eggs, hash browns, and rye toast ($20). All good, but must comment on the gravy. It was “ham forward”, sweet and smoky, not the greatest. Portions were good, rye toast was good quality and service was excellent. Recommended, I’ll be back and try something different.

Came here to fuel up after a hike and was very entertained by our waiter Randi. Quick, funny, and attentive customer service. He said our to-go boxes were a little angry lol. The guy who brought out the food was also attentive to what he was bringing out and made sure it came with all the right condiments.

This was an awesome breakfast spot for us on our last day in San Clemente. It is definitely a smaller sized restaraunt but we were able to sit down within 15 min of being there. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and attentive. This was a wonderful spot also because the menu has a variety of items. So even if you don't want just breakfast they serve burgers and tacos, etc. As well. It was a lovely place!

W Perry

First visit, I was looking forward to a good breakfast. I had the chicken fried steak w/ gravy, poached eggs, hash browns, and rye toast ($20). All good, but must comment on the gravy. It was “ham forward”, sweet and smoky, not the greatest. Portions were good, rye toast was good quality and service was excellent. Recommended, I’ll be back and try something different.

Kimberly To

Came here to fuel up after a hike and was very entertained by our waiter Randi. Quick, funny, and attentive customer service. He said our to-go boxes were a little angry lol. The guy who brought out the food was also attentive to what he was bringing out and made sure it came with all the right condiments.

Shalini Bakshi

This was an awesome breakfast spot for us on our last day in San Clemente. It is definitely a smaller sized restaraunt but we were able to sit down within 15 min of being there. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and attentive. This was a wonderful spot also because the menu has a variety of items. So even if you don't want just breakfast they serve burgers and tacos, etc. As well. It was a lovely place!

This is a really cute place with great coffee. Service started out feeling a bit brusque, with the greeter being unsmiling while she hurried me back outside to wait in the drizzle. Limited seating and popular--our party of 3 had to wait about 30 minutes for a table at 11 a.m. on a weekday. My husband enjoyed his breakfast tacos. My flavored black coffee was sooo good. I ordered the avocado tartine and to me the dish didn't coalesce. Each item was fine but the salad dressing wasn't acidic enough to cut the fat of the generous cheese on the eggs, and the dry baguette and the avocado seemed to cry out for some seasoning and perhaps a tiny drizzle of olive oil, so it just felt like disparate items on a plate that weren't necessarily better together. Next time I'll try a benedict or the yummy sounding french toast, but I was in the mood for greens that day. Our first server must have ended her shift without handing us off, because a new server entered the picture partway through the meal. I always think it's nice when they say "hey, I'm leaving so I wanted to introduce you to ___, who will be taking care of you now." However, both were kind and efficient and kept up with refills. The ambiance is very cozy and feels like a hug.

Susan Diehl

This is a really cute place with great coffee. Service started out feeling a bit brusque, with the greeter being unsmiling while she hurried me back outside to wait in the drizzle. Limited seating and popular--our party of 3 had to wait about 30 minutes for a table at 11 a.m. on a weekday. My husband enjoyed his breakfast tacos. My flavored black coffee was sooo good. I ordered the avocado tartine and to me the dish didn't coalesce. Each item was fine but the salad dressing wasn't acidic enough to cut the fat of the generous cheese on the eggs, and the dry baguette and the avocado seemed to cry out for some seasoning and perhaps a tiny drizzle of olive oil, so it just felt like disparate items on a plate that weren't necessarily better together. Next time I'll try a benedict or the yummy sounding french toast, but I was in the mood for greens that day. Our first server must have ended her shift without handing us off, because a new server entered the picture partway through the meal. I always think it's nice when they say "hey, I'm leaving so I wanted to introduce you to ___, who will be taking care of you now." However, both were kind and efficient and kept up with refills. The ambiance is very cozy and feels like a hug.

The vibe is chill and the service was nice. Just overpriced for what it is honestly. And my breakfast burrito was so mid. And the hash browns were meh. I’m sure the eggs Benedict or some of your staples are better. 18 bucks for that breakfast burrito I just can’t put 4 stars.

Noah Nims

The vibe is chill and the service was nice. Just overpriced for what it is honestly. And my breakfast burrito was so mid. And the hash browns were meh. I’m sure the eggs Benedict or some of your staples are better. 18 bucks for that breakfast burrito I just can’t put 4 stars.

Poor customer service. The waitress gave me an attitude straight off the bat based off my appreance in sweats. I was served a poorly cooked slop breakfast. As a Marine Veteran I tipped 5 bucks to better her life. ✌️

Patrick Lancuba

Poor customer service. They refused to seat me because my date hadn't arrived yet, even though I was ready to order. Waiting outside for 15 minutes was enough—we left and found a much more welcoming spot nearby. Won’t be coming back to Antoine.