Tim is Making Great Coffee
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Tim is Making Great Coffee

31431 Rancho Viejo Rd, San Clemente, CA

★★★★★4.8(326 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked inside a San Clemente business center, this cozy spot channels an unexpectedly warm, Hawaii-café vibe with homey design and upbeat music that makes you want to linger. Tim, the owner, genuinely cares about getting every drink right—whether that's a meticulously crafted oat milk mocha or a custom unsweetened chai latte—and his hospitality transforms a coffee run into a real connection. The fact that regulars rave equally about the coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and flat whites tells you this isn't just about caffeine; it's about a neighborhood gathering place that actually delivers on quality.

What to expect

Espresso focusedSlow sitSpecialty drinksSignature drinksMeetingsTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Jeremy Loyola
★★★★★2 months ago

A cozy coffee shop located at a business center. Light upbeat music being played in the backgeound. The interior design has a homely feel, it reminds me of cafe’s in Hawaii. Tim is very hospitable, and fast with his service. I ordered the Caramel Latte which was pretty good and not too sweet. What I appreciate the most about this place is that it feels like a coffee shop, and not like a Starbucks where lines of people come in and go. The owner and people who come in, stay and have conversations. This creates a good environment and great vibe, and enhances the experience and makes my coffee geeat. I would definitely come back for the hospitality alone.

Jenny F
★★★★★3 months ago

Stopped here for drinks. Their coffee and chai lattes are delicious. The owner is so nice and accommodating. Definitely would stop here again.

Aly Bard
★★★★★4 months ago

Stopped by because of the reviews and I immediately ran to leave my own review after my experience.. Tim is SO welcoming, friendly and DOES make great coffee! I got an oat milk mocha and it is delicious! Highly recommend to anyone😊

Cynthia Russell
★★★★★5 months ago

So much better than any chain coffee shops. I'm a tea drinker and was even able to have a Chai Tea Latte made to order with no sweetner. My friend is a coffee drinker and found her Coffee Americano perfect. A few food items. We opted to split a warm chocolate croissant.

Victoria Lintz
★★★★★8 months ago

My husband and I stopped in for breakfast got a flat white, a breakfast sandwich, and the fried rice and everything was absolutely incredible. Tim was so friendly and hospitable, which made the experience even better. The service was warm and welcoming, and it’s easy to see why this spot is so loved, everyone who came in seemed like a regular. We sat and ate there, and it felt like such a great community vibe. Highly recommend this place

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