“So I was contacted by the company and they convinced me to give them another try. Everything was 180 from my previous visit. Seated quickly, responsive waiter and coffee that was actually hot. It's breakfast, so not too hard to NOT mess it up. Breakfast food was good.“
“Located at Nordstrom's 2nd floor. I have been coming here for many many years. One of my favorite places to eat and hang out at. While everyone is shopping, you can find me here. Lol.You go in, order your food at the counter, then they give you a number, then you find a cozy spot in this huge dining room. The servers bring you the order. Fountain beverages available, alcoholic & non-alcoholic options as well. Tons of dessert options & whatever entree floats your boat. In my most recent visit, we got the cheddar & chive biscuit, the tomato basil soup (my favorite), the artichoke spinach dip (huge portion, not enough pita, so ask for more), cilantro lime salad is a winner. For sandwiches, the Santa Fe chicken panini is great. Don't forget the creme brulee & the carrot cake for dessert! Prices are reasonable. The servers will come around with mint chocolate sticks on their tip trays... if you choose to leave gratuity. Other than that, I love coming here.“
“This place is busy on the weekend! For good reason as the bagel breakfast sandwiches and coffee are excellent. Dining in on the patio can be a little chaotic and I noticed a lot of people got their breakfast food to go, but it’s because it’s so good. Got French toast, eggs, bagels a breakfast sandwich and a hot coffee which all were hot and tasty.“
“The macaroni and cheese, salads and sandwiches are wonderful. They make some of the best mac & cheese I've ever had. The atmosphere is nice. It's pretty much self-service. The food sometimes can take a bit long to prepare, but when you do receive it, it's hot and delicious. They could use a facelift for their interior decor. Their desserts also could use an overhaul in my opinion.“
“Came here for a quick coffee and enjoyed the experience. Tim is the owner and was at the counter taking our order and making our coffee. He was very friendly and made a great cup of coffee and chai tea latte. He was just about to close but had no issue making us coffee. We sat outside on the bench, there is also seating inside. Next time will try some of his breakfast items.“
“Ellie's Table is a great little spot if you want a nice little brunch/lunch/snack/pastry or coffee with a quaint cafe vibe. We love Ellie's whenever we come to the OC. We used to go to the San Clemente location before it closed. This was our first time at this location. Food: 5/5 We ordered a variety of things here and each item was wonderful. I ordered the brunch burger. It was cooked to perfection and practically melted in my mouth with each bite. We also got some pastries and the lucky charms cappuccino. Everything we got was wonderful. Atmosphere: 5/5 This place has a very nice little cafe vibe. There is some seating indoors, a cool little private area upstairs and some nice seating outside lining the building. It's a nice place to hangout and visit with friends or loved ones while enjoying some food and coffee in a relaxed environment. Customer Service: 4/5 One of the employees seemed a little irritated that she was there while she rang us up. But, overall the service was ok. She was young, so I doubt that it is like this with all the employees all the time. Price: 5/5 The prices here are great for what you get. I got a massive burger with a sunny side egg for only $14. The nice palm sandwiches are only $3.50! They have items for if you want a full meal or just a little snack. They are all priced very well in my opinion. Parking: 3/5 There is a tiny parking lot behind the building. If you can't park there, you are looking for street parking or parking in another lot in the Downtown San Juan Capistrano area. This place is such a nice little OC gem. I highly recommend if you are on a trip or even a local!“
“My husband got the iced salted cream cold brew and I go the iced Lavendar vanilla latte. Both were so delicious! My husband got the Eggs Heidelberg and wouldn't get it again. The flavors didn't work for him. I got the Almond French Toast and I was in heaven!!! It was absolutely amazing and I would go there every morning for breakfast to eat that if I could!! 10/10 recommend. It's a self-service place, but the cashier/barista who took our order was nice. We sat in the far corner to have an ocean view and we loved it.“
“This isn't your typical surf shack joint. Typical beach cafes don't serve beef short rib sandwiches. Much of their menu is a step above what you'd likely be expecting from a location like this. From the outside it looks unassuming and familiar. You walk up, order, find a spot and grub. As far as I can tell, you don't need shoes or a shirt just an appetite. It's not refined or snoody, it's just damn good.They season their chips. The lowly give-away that most places serve stale as low-cost hunger appeasement filler, is done fresh and treated with care. Putting forth effort into making the most basic parts of the menu delicious means they really want everything they put out to be delicious. The thought and care behind the quality of their items is often sought but rarely found. Also, the salsa with their chips is really bomb.You can't go wrong with the BBQ short rib sandwich, chowder fries, or fresh ceviche.“
“I was looking for a nice breakfast location a little different than other places with good pastries and coffee. Came across this place and our experience was great.The owner is super nice and recommended pastry and the ham sandwich which was amazing and more importantly fresh!I highly recommend this little cafe totally worth experiencing the food and vibe.The variety of pastries are so great that can easily get everyone their own favorite item??“