Monarch Cafe
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Monarch Cafe

36 Monarch Beach Resort N, San Clemente, CA

★★★★★4.6(31 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Perched with ocean views overlooking the Monarch Beach golf course, this San Clemente gem has become a beloved halfway point for locals on their salt creek walks, combining specialty coffee with a genuinely welcoming atmosphere that feels like visiting friends. The staff—particularly regulars like Alley and Nick—go above and beyond with the kind of sincere, personal service that makes you feel known, whether you're lingering over traditional drinks on the outdoor patio or grabbing light food between adventures. It's the rare coffee shop where families, golfers, and walkers all converge and feel equally at home.

What to expect

Traditional drinksMeetingsLight foodSlow sitFamily friendlyOutdoor seating

Google Reviews

Trinh Nguyen Gold
★★★★★7 months ago

Love everything about this place from the food to the friendly service! Great for locals like us too!!! Oh and ocean view!!!!

Karla Rose
★★★★★9 months ago

I can’t say enough great things about this place! I do know I need to start off by praising ALLEY! She is the most kind, sincere and just adorable gal! Ask for her! Shes just fantastic! The view of the ocean, the butterflies, fresh air, all amazing - grab yourself a delicious sandwich or many other larger “snack type” meals, like hot dogs, tacos, salads, etc and a good boozy drink, then sit and enjoy the view! (As an aside, I always, without fail find a piece of grizzle in any chicken wrap, chicken salad, etc and not once have I here! Their chicken is either meticulously prepped and cut, or just great quality… I’m just saying haha perfect pieces everytime!) TELL ALLEY KARLA SAID HI!

Michael Luu
★★★★★a year ago

Nick at Monarch was beyond amazing. Provided over the top service and took it personally to get us out because he knew we were slightly in a rush. I did not expect that at all, as this place is very busy. The place is beautiful and the food is amazing, this is our 6th time here. Nick deserves a raise, thank you!!

Ryan Warren
★★★★★2 years ago

At least twice a month, my family and I like to do the walking trail along salt creek and past the Monarch Beach golf course. The favorite part of our walk is when we can stop half way at the Monarch Cafe to grab lunch and some drinks. They have great drinks, food, and service. All the staff is super friendly.

Rudy Sanchez
★★★★★6 years ago

Excellent service great golf

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