What A Dish Cafe & Catering - Dana Point, California

roostahktchn M.

The country omelet is loaded with meat and cheeses, very tasty. The cinnamon roll is good, the bread is too light and dry. The lemon raspberry muffin is super fluffy and moist, delicious. We like to support the local when we could.

Belem R.

I recently tried their chilaquiles with added short rib, and unfortunately, it wasn't quite what I was hoping for. I understand that it was delivered, so the chips got a bit soggy, but even with that in mind, the dish felt a little dry overall. The salsa seemed to be lacking, which left it feeling somewhat bland and in need of more flavor. The short rib, though tender, didn’t really stand out, and for the price, I was hoping for something more satisfying in both portion and flavor.

On the plus side, the restaurant offers a great variety of healthy options on their menu, and I appreciate the effort to cater to different tastes. This was my first time trying their food, so I’m open to giving it another shot, but I’m not sure yet given the price-to-quality ratio of this dish. I’m hopeful that some of their other menu items might stand out more.

Lynn L.

I love coming here for brunch with my boyfriend. We've been coming here for a year now. I love their Cambridge Eggs Benedict with Norwegian smoked salmon, red onions and capers with a side of house salad. Their house salad is to die for made with dates, candied pecans, mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette. Yum!! The East Coast Eggs Benedict is pretty good too. And the original Eggs Benny!!! My boyfriend likes ordering the El Capitan, that's good also. The price is reasonable. Their mini desserts are heavenly, the chocolate buttercream is drool worthy. I like my meals with their iced tea.
I love the service and atmosphere there too. I love sitting outside on a nice breezy day breathing in the ocean air!!

Sheri G.

We love this pet-friendly spot and can see why it’s popular. However, there’s room for improvement in the service. We visit on weekends and often notice the absence of management, leaving the younger staff struggling to keep up. On our last visit, we didn’t receive water until nearly finishing our meals, despite asking multiple staff members. We even had to approach the counter for assistance. Additionally, we tipped at checkout, which is done before food is served. It would be beneficial for management to be more present to help train staff on basic service priorities.

Bryan L.

Location is great. Staff very nice. Food is not so good.

Honestly, I was expecting more. This is one of those places where you order at the counter and they bring you your food to the table. I was wanting an omelette, so I got a “build your own” with cheese, onions, peppers and mushrooms with a side of potatoes. Unfortunately, the omelette was way overcooked and greasy. The potatoes were “ok” and the chai latte very good. I am hoping my experience was a “one off”, but “buyer beware”

Katherine M.

This brunch spot is a nice choice for savoring delicious Eggs Benedict and indulging in tasty desserts. The restaurant is excellent and offers an extensive array of breakfast dishes. We ordered the Smoked Salmon and Tuna Eggs Benedict, and I enjoyed the poached eggs and fish. However, the potatoes served with it didn't quite suit my taste. Additionally, I must mention that their eclairs are absolutely delicious, and I highly recommend trying them with a cup of coffee.

Joe A.

What A Dish Cafe has to be one of our favorite places to go in Dana Point. The service is amazing, everyone is super friendly and the food is amazing! We first tried their food at a wedding that was catered by them and had to try their cafe when we found out they had a brick and mortar place they served their food. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but the truffle macaroni and cheese is on another level! Their pastries are delicious as well, our go to is either the eclairs or petit fours(or both sometimes haha). Don’t get me started in their happy hour, which includes bottles. All in all, this is a great place that more people need to know about!

Cheryl N.

Had the chilaquiles and they were so delicious and fresh. Not overwhelmed by sauce just right. Order in advance at the counter and they give you a number to place on your table. Service comes quickly, they serve breakfast and lunch. Great coffee options and some lovely looking pastries and cakes in their bakery counter.