Cafe Rae — Restaurant in San Clemente

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: ...

Such a great breakfast place. Small but not a long wait. Hope it stays that way. Their Chorizo scramble is amazing! Potatoes are great and coffee isn't bad either. Service with a smile and a cook that seems to really care.

LOCATION & AMBIANCE (Rating 4.5) The place is small and getting busier so expect a wait on weekends especially if you have 3 or more. The tables are actually well set up for parties of 2 so you'll have less of a wait if you come as a couple. Definitely not a good place for a large party (8 or more).

The decor is bright, colorful and fun. There's one bathroom and it's through a curtain and store room. But don't be scared, it's clean and maintained.

SERVICE (Rating 3.75) There's usually just 2 servers and they know what they're doing. It's been crazy busy every time I've been there and overall they do pretty good and have a good attitude. But definitely don't expect fine dining service, think "cafe".

THE SPECIALS BOARD It changes daily and that usually where I order from.

CHORRIZO OMELETTE (Rating 5) Every time I go here I hope as I drive up that they have the Chorrizo omelette that day. It doesn't happen often, but if it does ORDER IT! It's crazy good.

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SMOKED CHICKEN MAC & CHEESE OMELLETE (Rating 4.25) Amazing flavors, perfectly cooked chicken with their amazing caramelized onions. The BBQ sauce overpowered some of the other flavors which were amazing on their own. Creatively, they get 5 stars and probably should have gotten a 4.5 overall, but crossing dinner with breakfast three me a little I think. But keep up the amazing creativity! Love it!

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HUEVOS RANCHEROS (Rating 4.5)

CHILI VERDE OMELETTE...

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.

Brisket -salsa- sour cream omelet - super juicy and a good portion. The potatoes compliment the omelet perfectly.

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.

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...