Cafe Mimosa

★★★★☆ 4 (934) • $$

"If you're looking for somewhere cozy for brunch with good mimosas and an amazing benedict, Cafe Mimosa is the place for you! You can't go wrong with any of the mimosa options but my favorite was the peach because it was pretty refreshing. If you're looking for a sweet and fruity option, I highly suggest the mango. I would go with the elderberry for a lighter option. As for food, I had the pork belly Benedict and it was by far one of the best benedicts I've ever had. I'm always weary of ordering pork belly because I never know if it'll be crisp enough BUT the pork belly here was everything I was hoping for it to be. Also, the hollandaise was unique compared to others and I'm so glad that I gave this a try."

Creme de La Crepe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (719) • $$

"We were there for my friends 40th birthday. We had the whole restaurant booked for our private party except outside. Cute littel place in Huntington Beach. Parking wasn't too bad located inside the Old World Village. We started with french onion soup which was superb. All the ones from other restaurants were on the salty side but this one from here was super flavorful and not salty at all. They paired all the appetizers with rose to start. The group had three options to pick from but my husband and I both decided to get soup. For our main course we opted in for Chicken Dijon and Beef Bourguignon and our main course was paired with cabernet sauvignon. Last but least for our dessert we got creme brulee and nutella banana and they were both delicious. Creme brulee was another level of creaminess and full of flavor. Glad we were able to try authentic French food and we all walked out happy. They definitely have lot of wine options vs beer options but Spaten beer we got were pretty good (almost tasted like better tasting New Castle beer). Definitely will go back for their breakfast. Cute place and two owners were super friendly and loved the european accent."

The Dock

★★★★☆ 4.3 (598) • $$$

"Hidden away on a quiet street, The Dock captures your attention right away as it is the only restaurant that is bright enough to be noticed. Upon entering the restaurant, you are greeted by the host and a wall full of wine. The host takes you to the back where the salty air and smell of wine permeates the room. For those of you who like to be surrounded by the wading boats and laughter in the room, this is the place where you can forget your arguments and be truly present. Come and order a drink for the occasion. I got Endless Summer and truly, it was the last drink before the season changes again. As an appetizer, I got the octopus, a small dish where you'll still have room for more food. As the main entrees, I got the fish of the day and of course, the lamb. If you ever had lamb anywhere else, well, those restaurants cannot compare to this one at The Dock. The lamb was cooked nicely and without the gamey taste, which is my preference. I would go back here again for the location, good, and ambiance."

Rendez Vous French Bakery and Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (601) • $$

"My friend really really likes the almond croissant here. She been wanting to take me here to try it. I didn't have plans today, so I decided to go with her. Right when we walked in, I was happy to see all the pastries. The setup, like the seating and the decor, made the bakery look very cute.We got an almond croissant, butternut squash soup, and egg Benedict (smoked salmon).I didn't think any of the items we got really stand out. My fav was probably the butternut squash soup. I didn't feel the salmon was that fresh. Overall, the benedict it was ok.The almond croissant was good, but it can't compare to places I have been to. It was fresh, for sure. It had enough filling but lacked the almond flavor. It was served warm, so kudos for that.I wanted to try their drinks, but my friend didn't let me order it even though I was the one paying. Lol she kept insisting the coffee ain't good. Overall, the place was decent. Will I drive here myself? Prob not..."

Lynda Sandwich

★★★★☆ 3.6 (659) • $

"We saw this spot on a documentary called New Wave Documentary where Lynda was one of the main stars and her restaurant Lynda Sandwich was highlighted so we decided to stop by when we were in the area!The restaurant is quirky and loungey with different styles of seating set around. Gives that coffee shop vibes. There's a wall adorned with old photos of Lynda throughout her singing career. We ordered the the Lynda Special ($7.25) which is her dac biet banh mi. It is a skinny baguette as well which I don't mind because it's easier to eat while on the go. It was a unique take on 'dac biet' with some cold meat, some shredded meat, and pickled radish, jalapenos, and some cucumbers. I do which they had more plentiful fillings but it was still a good amount. The star of the sandwich was the special mayo they use. It was delicious and brought the whole sandwich together. I basically forgot there wasn't pate in there because that mayo was so delicious."

Pandor Artisan Bakery & Café

★★★★☆ 3.7 (492) • $$

"The site: One of three restaurants this building. Cha Cha's on one end, and a barbecue restaurant on the other. Building next door is B J 's Brew house. The parking lot is crowded as heck during peak times. Overall a nice but busy area.The vibe: Warm and busy. I've only had lunch here once but lots of times for their pastries when they open. It can quickly fill up - at peak times the seating can be impossible. The pastries are beautifully displayed. The big printed wall menu is a nice touch.Service: You pay first and they either bring it out to you or you pick up. You may have to wait in line awhile, but the employees have always been helpful explaining the items.The food: French cafe sty;e food with a wide variety of beautifully made pastries, coffee, sandwiches, soup, salads (including salmon), and cake. The lunch item I ordered was the chicken pesto sandwich which I liked. But what I like most are their pastries. My favorites include the cinnamon twist which is dough twisted with a butter-cinnamon-sugar filling and dusted with powdered sugar. Hint: If you take it home, put it in warm over for 5-10 minutes and let is cool slightly. It'll be warm and crispy, tender and sweet with a great aroma. Also like the the tarts - cookie crust with different fillings - raspberry, multi fruit, pear, pecan. They're small but rich in taste. There is a wide variety of buttery croissants, like chocolate and apple which are yummy. However my favorite item is their almond croissant. It's generously filled with almond paste in a butter croissant and almond slices on top. If you get there at opening, you might get lucky and it will still be warm. It's the only thing I've ever eaten in my car before going home to bring the rest of my haul home. If the place was bigger, I'd probably come here more often for lunch or even dinner. Also the pastries I've bought are $6 so it ain't cheap/"

Gemmell's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (414) • $$$

"We discovered Gemmell's last year in search of something new and different to us. First visit was lunch and we were soooooooo pleased we've been back 2X now for dinner. This visit was a birthday celebration. This place serves French food and this is what French food is supposed to taste like. Chicken Piccata is hands down the best we've tasted anywhere. The Spinach Salad is just that; spinach. No fancy cranberries, walnuts, cheese etc. Just spinach tossed in a light bacon dressing. Soups are amazing, but don't skip the Feuillette with asparagus.Lastly, save room for a souffle. They have Chocolate and Grand Marnier. Order these when they serve your entree as they take around 20 minutes.They are situated far away from the redevelopment going on at Dana Point Harbor, so don't let that deter you. Free parking, of course."

Maldon’s Bistro

★★★★★ 4.6 (262) • $$

"Incredible dedicated gluten free breakfast/lunch place. Blown away by the made to order cinnamon rolls hot out of the oven on a cast iron skillet, and their out of this world sourdough bread. I've been a gf baker for 20 years and my daughter works in a gf bakery. I am very impressed with the taste and texture of their bread, and my son, the gluten eater agrees!The staff is lovely, and it's a beautiful location inside and out. Lots of little touches of love throughout. Everything is fresh and from scratch, and it shows. The tartines and the American breakfast are fab! Also, the thickly sliced smoked bacon, hello, maybe the best we've ever had.I had the pleasure of eating there twice before heading back to the Bay and I miss it already. Fortunately for me, I was able to make room for their giant sourdough loaf in my carry on!"

Crepes Avenue

★★★★★ 4.5 (72) • $$

"I just picked up a chicken pesto sandwich, and am eating it as I write this review. I just opened a new office in the area, and worked right past lunch today. Almost 3pm, and came to the Rodeo Public Market to wander around and get a very late lunch bite. Normally this whole market area is packed. But due to the late, 3pm post lunch hour, it was a ghost town. Even PhoHolic was pretty empty. Walked by Crepes Avenue. I love crepes, but wanted to get a sandwich, something I could eat without utensils. So I opted for the Pesto Chicken Panini. The owner of Crepes Avenue is a real life French person, right here in Stanton of all places! And she was so nice and PROMPT. She delivered the pesto chicken sandwich to me in a perfectly prepared box. I'll be back to try everything else she has. Crepes Avenue has so much to try including desserts. The female owner deserves so much credit as a hard working small business owner. I hope everyone in the area can try and support this business. The panini I'm eating right now is amazing!"

The Rosemary Room

★★★★☆ 4.4 (18)

"The atmosphere is very nice and contemporary.The service provided by Justin and Erica is World class customer service.My server recommended the Chashu Hash Skillet - crispy potatoes, maple soy glazed Long Beach mushrooms, pickled Fresno chiles, and two sunny side eggs. The food tasted amazing you definitely will not be disappointed!The coffee was pretty good too, they have espresso and variety of flavor syrups."

The French Avenue

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (32)

"I'm shocked with the negative reviews. I got the bacon Bri sandwich and my sister got the chicken pesto. Both were delicious and hot. It comes with potato chips. The pomegranate sparkling refresher was delicious. I also got the raspberry gelato and it was delicious as well!!! Service was fast and she was so kind! They just opened so I am hoping that they add more decor to this location. I will most definitely come back. One of my fave spots for sure"

Creme De La Crepe - Long Beach

★★★★☆ 3.9 • $$

"Triple Bookmark it!!!!A solid 10 star Breakfast spot in the heart of Long Beach. There is a parking structure very close by.The service was amazing! The food was amazing! The atmosphere was sooo cute and French-y. This was the only restaurant that I have been to which is very environment-friendly when it comes to utensiles and food containers which was amazing since I HATE anything plastic!!!!If you are ever in Long Beach and you are hungry for delicious brunch and amazing tasting coffees, stop by here!!!!"

Pandor Artisan Bakery & Café

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"Wow!!!! Our first time here !! I don't live too far and have never tried their food ! My daughter said "mom i want a real Parisian sandwich!! So here we are :) what a treat, omg so delicious!! I recommend the Le' Parisian !!!! Yummy I will be back!!"