Cafe Beau Soleil is a French sidewalk café tucked into Fashion Island, Newport Beach‘s outdoor shopping center, where you can sit at a table with your dog and actually enjoy a meal without feeling rushed. The menu covers French classics—croissants and quiches for breakfast, coq au vin and duck confit for dinner—along with coffee and pastries if you just want something light. Everything’s made in-house, and the quality shows.

The outdoor seating area is the main draw here. You get that coastal breeze, decent people-watching, and the kind of relaxed vibe that makes a long lunch feel earned. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, and the staff brings water bowls without you having to ask. They also have treats on hand for dogs, which is a nice touch without being over the top about it.

Fashion Island itself is designed as an open-air mall, so after you finish eating, there’s actually somewhere to walk around. The shopping center has other dog-friendly spots and boutiques worth browsing, so you’re not just sitting in a restaurant parking lot. It’s the kind of place where you can spend an afternoon without feeling like you’re squeezing in a quick errand.

Weekends get busy, especially during brunch hours, so if you want a table overlooking the better parts of the center, arriving early helps. The café has a genuinely French feel—not theme-park French, just honest bistro styling that works because the food backs it up. You’ll see people lingering over coffee for hours, which tells you something about the atmosphere.

The location is convenient if you’re already in Newport Beach or shopping at Fashion Island. Parking is straightforward since it’s part of the mall structure. Just know that this is a sit-down café experience, not a grab-and-go spot, so plan accordingly if you’re on a tight schedule.