Cafe Rae · San Clemente, CA
Funky, colorful, unmistakably Rae.
A funky, colorful breakfast & lunch cafe filled with handcrafted batik textiles.
From the kitchen
Generous plates, made from scratch.
Cafe Rae Crusted French Toast
Our chef's special recipe
Breakfast Burrito
Guacamole and salsa on the side
Potato Bowl
Home fries, beans, guacamole, brisket
Homestyle Roast
Slow-cooked, generous portions
Our story
Batik art, home cooking, since 2007.
Cafe Rae is a bright, eclectic breakfast and lunch spot on El Camino Real — a lime green storefront, a hand-painted sunburst logo, and a dining room hung with 40 years of Jenny Shapiro's batik textile art. Terry Shapiro's kitchen turns out generous, unpretentious, health-conscious plates every morning, from stuffed French toast to huevos rancheros. Cash preferred, good vibes guaranteed.
Meet the ownersWhat you’ll find here
Loud colors, laid-back mornings.
Handmade, Down to the Walls
Jenny's batik textile art and handcrafted clothing fill the dining room — no two visits to Cafe Rae look quite the same.
A Chef with Stories
Terry's kitchen background runs from the Rolling Stones' Steel Wheels Tour to Nirvana's Warped Tour — health-conscious, generous, homemade cooking every day.
Laid-Back, Welcoming, Loud in Color
A surfer/hippie vibe, bright mismatched chairs, and a staff that makes everyone feel like a regular — LGBTQ+ friendly, always.
Open Since November 2007
The Shapiros have run Cafe Rae for years on El Camino Real — a San Clemente fixture for funky, unpretentious breakfast and lunch.
What guests say
From our regulars.
“Huevos rancheros were delicious! I love the eclectic vibe in there and the service was great.”
Audrey Stites
“A laid-back surfer/hippie vibe — the food is wholesome, unpretentious, and served in generous portions.”
Curieux
“Incredible! A real gem in San Clemente. Absolutely delicious and highly recommended!”
Katharina Heinrich
“Food was on point with great flavors and a big selection to pick from on the menu.”
Google Reviews
Find us
El Camino Real,
San Clemente.
@caferaesanclemente
A look inside.
