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Cafe Rae Restaurant, nestled in the heart of San Clemente, California, is a charming, family-owned eatery celebrated for its inviting atmosphere and delightful culinary offerings. Known for its eclectic menu that caters to a variety of tastes, Cafe Rae serves up everything from hearty breakfast staples and gourmet sandwiches to fresh salads and flavorful vegetarian options. The cozy interior, adorned with local art and comfortable seating, provides a perfect setting for both casual meals and intimate gatherings. With friendly service and a commitment to quality, Cafe Rae has is a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike, embodying the relaxed, coastal vibe of San Clemente.
Funky breakfast & lunch cafe in a bright, colorful space filled with batik textiles.
Hours
| Friday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–2 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1421 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
Phone: (949) 492-8480
Website: https://www.caferae.com/
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The nicest staff you’ll find in San Clemente, a healthy and delicious menu, and an easy location for parking. Shay W. “ Great service and the Stuffed French …
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Curieux
Nestled in a welcoming space with a laid-back surfer/hippie vibe, this is the perfect spot for a cozy breakfast or brunch. The food is wholesome, unpretentious, and served in generous portions. You’ll also find beautiful handcrafted batik casual clothing for sale. Note: Bring cash, as it’s the preferred payment method.
… moreAudrey Stites
Huevos rancheros were delicious! The potatoes were well seasoned. And my husband‘s salad was yummy and crispy as well. I love the eclectic vibe in there and the service was great.
… moreKyle Polakiewicz
Definitely try this place! Food was fantastic. My wife and I went on a friday morning and it wasn’t too busy. I got the Rae Mexi breakfast bowl. My wife got a breakfast sandwich and we shared the strawberry stuffed French toast. The portion sizes were big and everything tasted great. The French toast wasn’t too sweet either. In total we spent $50 and was well worth it. The atmosphere was a bit cramped and kinda thrown together but they’re doing the best with the space they got. We will definitely be back.
… moreDzmitry Mik
Food is cooked on a cheap seed oil.
Bread was fried on seed oil too.
Do not recommend if you care of your health.
… moreBread was fried on seed oil too.
Do not recommend if you care of your health.
Katharina Heinrich
Incredible! A real gem in San Clemente. We had a special: Egg Benedict on a Croissant and Mex Breakfast Bowl. Absolutely delicious and highly recommended!
… moreNICK 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.
… moreOkay, 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.
Aaron Michael Falzon
Pleasant surprise. We were hungry and stopped for late breakfast/lunch. Food and portion size was great. Real local and hippy vibes. The restaurant kinda asks to pay in cash, so try to have some before going.
… moreStephanie Sides
Great food. Surprisingly reasonable prices. Middling service. But you can buy lovely batik t-shirts scattered around the cafe. Great spot for breakfast, esp on Sundays – they open at 8:00am – near the Casablanca Inn where we stayed. Highly recommended!
… moreS. Davis
So glad we popped in here for breakfast! Good move to go a bit earlier than usual to beat the crowd. We showed up around 9am and it wasn’t too busy but the place was full by 10am. We got the brisket omelette and they’re stuffed French toast special. They were both delicious! The omelette came with a really good portion of brisket, breakfast potatoes, and toast. You can pick from different breads for you toast, so I went with challah. It’s a quirky joint, definitely worth going back to.
… moreLynn Eglan
I went here a few months ago and I guess I started the review and forgot to finish it.
Went here for brunch and ordered for takeout. This place definitely gets busy on the weekend and be prepared to wait. There was a party there that was willing to wait like 30-45 minutes. Figured this place must be really good if people are willing to wait or come earlier because they already know there’s a wait.
I was a little disappointed because their google menu was a little out of date. They didn’t have the pulled pork omelet or the banana- caramel fluff cream cheese stuffed and crusted french toast.
The ladies who took my order was super nice and accommodating. Regardless, how busy they were they still took the time to help and explain their menu to me.
1. Brisket -salsa- sour cream omelet – super juicy and a good portion. The potatoes compliment the omelet perfectly.
2. Sausage and bacon breakfast burrito- delicious and still tasted good when we ate it like an hour or so later because we were so stuffed from the other 2 items.
3. French toast they were able to customize for me because I was deeply looking forward to the banana caramel fluff French toast.. They made me a stuffed and crusted french toast which had bananas, honey, and I believe cream cheese or something inside because they didn’t have the fluff or caramel… Words can’t describe the party that was going on in my mouth with the first bite. It was genius, the crust on the french toast is from frosted flakes that they coat it with…
I highly recommend and will definitely be back soon.
… moreWent here for brunch and ordered for takeout. This place definitely gets busy on the weekend and be prepared to wait. There was a party there that was willing to wait like 30-45 minutes. Figured this place must be really good if people are willing to wait or come earlier because they already know there’s a wait.
I was a little disappointed because their google menu was a little out of date. They didn’t have the pulled pork omelet or the banana- caramel fluff cream cheese stuffed and crusted french toast.
The ladies who took my order was super nice and accommodating. Regardless, how busy they were they still took the time to help and explain their menu to me.
1. Brisket -salsa- sour cream omelet – super juicy and a good portion. The potatoes compliment the omelet perfectly.
2. Sausage and bacon breakfast burrito- delicious and still tasted good when we ate it like an hour or so later because we were so stuffed from the other 2 items.
3. French toast they were able to customize for me because I was deeply looking forward to the banana caramel fluff French toast.. They made me a stuffed and crusted french toast which had bananas, honey, and I believe cream cheese or something inside because they didn’t have the fluff or caramel… Words can’t describe the party that was going on in my mouth with the first bite. It was genius, the crust on the french toast is from frosted flakes that they coat it with…
I highly recommend and will definitely be back soon.