Doheny Cafe

Laurie Proia

11 months ago

highly recommended! Delicious food , wonderful service and staff! Aces across the board 👏👏

R Keith Beal

8 months ago

Slightly yuppie but very good breakfast! Cool atmosphere with the front of the building garage doors that open up so it's more or less an open-air cafe.

Alyssa Flynn

2 years ago

A friend and I went for a late lunch and both really enjoyed our dishes. The food came out perfect and the server was really nice/attentive. We can’t wait to go back to Doheny Cafe to try more items on the menu.

Lorri Dana

2 years ago

Great find this morning! Little cafe is in an unassuming strip mall just off of PCH. Decorated so cute and help is very friendly. Food is delicious. They take care to make it look beautiful as well! Seems to get busy, so there may be a wait. Parking is free in the strip mall parking lot.

E. C.

year ago

Servers were attentive and friendly. Meals were well prepared, large portions and tasty. We were seated promptly and again, our servers were very charming. It’s worth a revisit.

Debbie C

year ago

Doheny Cafe is hands down one of my favorite places to eat in Dana Point. I appreciate that they prioritize high-quality ingredients, cooking with organic foods and avoiding seed oils—something that sets them apart from most other restaurants. Every single meal I’ve had here has been absolutely delicious, but my go-to favorite is the steak and eggs. I feel what really makes this place special is the incredible service and care from the owner, Chef Danielle. She is exactly what an owner should be—passionate, welcoming, and dedicated to making sure every customer has a great experience. Whenever she’s there, you can feel the warmth and attention to detail that makes this restaurant special. I also love their sister restaurant, Maison, which has the same commitment to amazing food and high-quality ingredients. Maison has a more vibrant, energetic atmosphere, while Doheny offers a laid-back, relaxed vibe, making both spots unique and worth visiting. I also love that both restaurants are so accommodating with meal customizations, allowing you to have options based on your preferences and specific dietary needs. I’ve been hyping this place up to all my friends— and I definitely plan to keep coming back as a regular. If you’re looking for great food made with superior ingredients, you’ll love it here.

Audrey Morales

8 months ago

After my meal here I felt so peaceful. They did such a great job with the atmosphere of their restaurant while providing easy, yet delicious food options. I'm very impressed by the biscuits and gravy. Some of the best gravy i've ever had. Very flavorful. Plus the Biscuits had a beautiful crisp on the edges so they never got soggy. One detail I admired was the chilled water glasses instead of using ice. This just leveled the experience up a few notches. I'm surprised how quickly we were seated considering it was a Saturday around 10 when we arrived. Well done! When my husband and I are back in SoCal we will be visiting again.

Ask First

5 months ago

Self admitted difficult customer today. We were stopping in on a walk during a work meeting. We were in a bit of a hurry and wanted to seat quickly. They offered us carry out as they didn’t have space at the time. But when they knew we were in a hurry they adjusted and accommodated to get us seated quickly. The staff was great. The food was good and the atmosphere was great. Within walking distance of the beach and our hotel. It checked all the boxes of what we were looking for.

Meli

8 months ago

Erin is AMAZING!!! She was friendly, attentive and her suggestions did not disappoint. My mom brought me here for brunch and it was outstanding. I had The Big Leo- a modern twist on a Ruben sandwich (pastrami, pickles, slaw). And it was the best Ruben I’ve ever had!! 100% recommend getting this if you like Ruben sandwiches. I appreciated the quality of the food. The cafe is super cute with a local feel to it. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

J G

10 months ago

Loved it here on a Saturday (Labor Day Weekend) around noon, party of four. Really busy around this time. Parking was definitely busy, cars are always pulling in and out, it can be hard to navigate the small parking lot with big vehicles, trucks! Atmosphere was pleasant, you get the nice breeze from the coast line. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Plan to wait in line around 30 minutes or so just to be safe, and plan for 5 to 10 minutes while you navigate the parking lot. Food was really good to be honest, we did enjoyed our meals, their coffees, and lattes! Definitely a worthwhile visit of you find yourself here around Dana Point!