Crema's Take
“Caterina's trades on a prime San Clemente Pier location and Instagram-worthy pink umbrellas, but the 3.1 rating reflects real consistency problems: customers regularly report overpriced drinks (often too sweet), hit-or-miss food quality, and service that ranges from genuinely nice to unwelcoming depending on the day. The specialty lattes and pastries occasionally impress, but the experience feels unreliable enough that locals seem to view it more as a scenic spot to grab something quick rather than a destination for quality coffee or food.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, outdoor seating. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →While we sitting at an outdoor table next to a public bench(as shown in this pic), Not the patio area with the pink umbrellas). While we are deciding what we want to order from this store later. A man ran out approaching and rudely telling my husband and my 4yo child to move and…
⭐️ 1 star — HORRIBLE DISGUSTING ALMOST DISCRIMINATORY RIDICULOUS Disrespectful, unwelcoming, and wildly overpriced I stopped at Caterina’s Caffee on the San Clemente Pier planning to grab gelato/ice cream while waiting for my wife and child to arrive. I sat at an outdoor table,…
We ordered the Coconut Caramel and their Creme Brulee lattes as well as Stella's Breakfast Tacos and the Turkey & Avo Panini Sandwich. The coconut caramel was to sweet, the staff fixed it without any addtl charges. The creme brulee was ok. The Stella Tacos tasted bland, needs…
The staff was very nice, the atmosphere and location was AMAZING, however…. the food was AWFUL. Maybe they have good deserts but I spent 24$ on a 12 inch pinch and it was the worst pizza I had in my life. Visually it was very sad and underwhelming and the flavor was also not…
This place reminds me of little cafes I have been to in Cuba. Very authentic very cute with a big difference though which is the selection of the foods and beverages. I wouldn’t mind their chocolates but the bakery section is amazing. So is the coffee.
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