What A Dish Cafe & Catering

4.4 ( 489 reviews )
Checking... 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM See Hours
$10–20
24921 Dana Point Harbor Dr b100, Dana Point, CA 92629, United States
+1 949-276-4884

If you’re seeking a delightful culinary experience, look no further than What A Dish Cafe & Catering located in the picturesque Dana Point Harbor. This charming restaurant combines a welcoming atmosphere with attentive service, making every visit special.

Many customers rave about the scrumptious menu offerings, highlighting dishes like the East Coast Benedict and chilaquiles, both celebrated for their fresh flavors and perfect execution. Joe A's glowing recommendation of the truffle macaroni and cheese suggests it’s a must-try, while the café's freshly baked pastries, such as eclairs and petit fours, tempt even the most disciplined dessert lover.

The establishment shines with its pet-friendly patio, making it a perfect spot for family outings. Reviewers appreciate the efficient takeout process and the generous coffee sizes, particularly the matcha. Even during busy hours, patrons consistently commend the quick service and the overall inviting ambiance.

With its combination of quality food and a relaxed atmosphere, What A Dish Cafe & Catering comes highly recommended – a hidden gem waiting to be discovered in Dana Point!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • From the business
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has fireplace
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has live music
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Has counter service
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For What A Dish Cafe & Catering

Claire GN
Jun 18,2025
Charming place. Attentive team members. Delicious food. A pleasant surprise when we needed breakfast quickly. I had the East coast Benedict, did not disappoint!
roadtrip couple
Jun 11,2025
Loved this pet friendly place with a fairly big patio. Servers were friendly. Substitution was allowed while ordering. Food was nice. The coffee size of matcha was huge ! Take away was easy. One of those place where you order and the they give you a number and the food comes to you. Highly recommend !
Cheryl Nasser
Jun 3,2025
Had the chilaquiles and they were so delicious and fresh. Not overwhelmed by sauce just right. Order in advance at the counter and they give you a number to place on your table. Service comes quickly, they serve breakfast and lunch. Great coffee options and some lovely looking pastries and cakes in their bakery counter.
Joe A
May 13,2025
What A Dish Cafe has to be one of our favorite places to go in Dana Point. The service is amazing, everyone is super friendly and the food is amazing! We first tried their food at a wedding that was catered by them and had to try their cafe when we found out they had a brick and mortar place they served their food. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but the truffle macaroni and cheese is on another level! Their pastries are delicious as well, our go to is either the eclairs or petit fours(or both sometimes haha). Don’t get me started in their happy hour, which includes bottles. All in all, this is a great place that more people need to know about!
Zachary Froman
Apr 25,2025
They brought out the wrong order for me first but they were quick to fix it. The service is great. This place's menu is quantity AND quality! It was busy when we got there but still had no trouble getting a table.
Lynn Lipham
Apr 23,2025
I love coming here for brunch with my boyfriend. We've been coming here for a year now. I love their Cambridge Eggs Benedict with Norwegian smoked salmon, red onions and capers with a side of house salad. Their house salad is to die for made with dates, candied pecans, mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette. Yum!! The East Coast Eggs Benedict is pretty good too. And the original Eggs Benny!!! My boyfriend likes ordering the El Capitan, that's good also. The price is reasonable. Their mini desserts are heavenly, the chocolate buttercream is drool worthy. I like my meals with their iced tea. I love the service and atmosphere there too. I love sitting outside on a nice breezy day breathing in the ocean air!!
Valerie Reyna
Apr 17,2025
Lovely experience. Exploring the neighborhood and found this place we enjoyed the comfy sofas and relaxing ambiance
Gabby Cortez
Apr 12,2025
My husband and I had our rehearsal brunch at What A Dish! They did a fantastic job setting up a gorgeous courtyard for us & our friends/family. The food spread they recommended for brunch was fantastic! We also got our wedding cake from "It's All About The Cake" which is part of this cafe. Overall a fantastic experience!

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