Cafe Rae

Café Rae is always a winner, especially if you want attentive care and fresh food that is delicious. I've been coming here for years and it never disappoints. I usually come with a friend and we share a veggie scramble with goat cheese and an order of the crunchy French toast dredged in corn flakes. Every bite is to die for! The seating is cozy and decor is a collection of tie-dye shirts the owner creates that makes for a funky and fun vibe. Fun fact: the owners used to cater for famous rock bands on tour, so you know they know what they are doing!

We happen to be in this area for my nephew's football game. I found this place on yelp and decided to check it out! I'm so glad we came here.This restaurant has a cool little vibe to it. I loved the hippy feel of it.The food was so good! Felt like I was in someone's home and they made us breakfast. We tried a little of everything.Breakfast croissant, sandwich, breakfast burrito, a pancake and basic eggs and toast With home fries. Their homemade salsa was so good! I could get enough of it! If I'm ever in the area again I would definitely come back here. And I would recommend this restaurant to my family and friends!

Great breakfast spot located in San Clemente!! It is small but welcoming with unique decor. The service is friendly and welcoming. The food is good and filling. It is a great spot to be your day started when you are in town.

Small place, not much parking in a small strip mall.For a fairly empty place, we felt rushed to order by the older lady as soon as we were seated. She wasn't attentive to the few customers dining and was on her phone at the register. Another guest had to get up, walk up to her at the register and ask for a coffee refill. I had to get up and ask for my check. I handed her my card immediately and she insert it into the machine then just walked away! She went to take someone else's order!The machine started beeping because my card was in there too long. Another worker (owner/cook not sure) heard the beeping & walked over to pull the card out of the machine & finish the transaction. The food was good, place was clean but due to the service, can only give this place 2 stars.

Always fantastic food, service and friendly, creative, family atmosphere. Be prepared to want more because you will be back. Always try a Chef's Special, you will thank the Chef, lol.

This place is a hidden treasure!!! What a find!! The food is home cooked from scratch!! The service was on point. Don was amazing!! Such a fun vibe!! Got the Huevos Rancheros and 2 eggs any style!! Just great food. A must try!! Can't wait to come back!!

Happened into this cozy cafe on a brief trip to San Clemente. We stayed at North Beach Villa (also 5 stars) and it was on the list of recommendations in our room and right across the street. We shared some cakes which are huge and one of the specials on the board, a smoked meatloaf sandwich. The pancakes are good but the sandwich was to die for. Scratch made English muffin with a hint of smoke on the tender meatloaf. I didn't want to share it! I heard another table order and the lady wanted so many changes or this instead of that and the owner/waiter was so kind and patient and said you can have whatever you like. There were quite a few regulars that came in as well. I am definitely stopping in every time I visit San Clemente!

Great little fun place for breakfast. Unbelievable quality and sizes. Love the hippie feel to the place. Younger staff and they couldn't be nice. 5 stars plus!!!

Amazing customer service, and the best breakfast burrito I've ever had. Salsa was so good!

Cute little cafe tucked behind wonderful and lush front garden. I had the turkey Swiss and ham. The ingredients are fresh and portions generous. Try the potatoes for sure, they're crispy and well seasoned. Look forward to coming back when I'm in the area next.