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COAST Big Sur, a premier Restaurant, Boutique, and Cafe, is nestled in the heart of Big Sur, California. Located at 49901 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920, our establishment offers a unique dining experience amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Central Coast. At COAST Big Sur, we take pride in serving fresh, locally-sourced ingredients that showcase the region's culinary excellence. Our menu features a diverse range of dishes, from classic comfort food to innovative, farm-to-table creations. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a quick lunch, or a romantic dinner, our Restaurant has something for everyone. In addition to our exceptional cuisine, our Boutique offers a curated selection of unique gifts, souvenirs, and local products. Take a piece of Big Sur home with you, or find the perfect memento for friends and family. After a meal or some shopping, relax in our cozy Cafe, where you can enjoy a cup of artisanal coffee or a refreshing cocktail while taking in the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. At COAST Big Sur, we're dedicated to providing an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling nourished, inspired, and connected to the natural beauty of Big Sur.

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Donna Kim
Donna Kim -Google user
2 years ago
During our day trip to Big Sur, we decided to visit this place we had seen on Instagram. Although we don't typically rely on social media recommendations, we thought it was worth a shot. The decorations and views were stunning, creating a lovely atmosphere. We...Read More
Irene “MJ” Kim
Irene “MJ” Kim -Google user
a year ago
Great for a quick lunch in Big Sur. Hot coffee and ice cream are better than meals. There is an expansive pacific sea view, and the small valley visible through the round window inside is pretty.
Dine inLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Free street parkingup to road parking, parking is available for up to seven?Nice they has high-chair.Not good, it has so many step.
Steven Kohus
Steven Kohus -Google user
3 years ago
Route 1 is one of the prettiest scenic roads I have been on before and we just stopped by this place at random, but it turned out to be quite good. It has an art gallery and gift shop inside, although everything there was too...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20
Micah Weesner
Micah Weesner -Google user
3 years ago
This may be the best coffee-with-a-view experience I’ve had. Their menu is somewhat limited, and they don’t offer substitutions or changes to orders, but the coffee is really good. It has a sculpture gallery downstairs that is beautiful, and the layout is asymmetrical yet comfortable....Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20
Eric Anderson
Eric Anderson -Google user
4 years ago
Please do your self a favor. Even with the road closure for the wash out. Stop here. Pulling up the atmosphere is amazing. The restaurant is built out of two old water towers (the wooden kind) when we walked into the art gallery we were...Read More
Kevin Schaffartzik
Kevin Schaffartzik -Google user
3 years ago
This place is phenomenal. The terrace views are spectacular and you really don't want to leave. The coffee and beer were great and the bread was exceptional!!! I liked it here so much. The music was also right up my alley. 60s and 70s feel...Read More
Dine inLunch$20–30
Valerie Willetts
Valerie Willetts -Google user
3 years ago
We held our wedding reception at Coast and it was an absolute dream. The food, the drinks, the staff, and the location were impeccable. In the beginning we of course had a few places in mind, Andrea at Coast was the first person we met...Read More
Karthik Eswaran
Karthik Eswaran -Google user
2 years ago
One of the lesser known cafés along the PCH (CA-1) offering delicious food and drinks. We went there for brunch and had The Iced Flash Brewed Coffee which was excellent and Iced Lavender Vanilla coffee which is more of an acquired taste. During my previous visit I'd...Read More
Dine inBrunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Sourdough Pizza, Homemade Lemonade, Margarita Flatbread, View from the TableVegetarian options are available. Just ask the staff :)They accommodate everyone's dietary needs to the best of their abilities with the available options so all I'd suggest is to ask the staffSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lot, Free street parkingAbout 20 spots that get filled up quickly during busy times so plan your visit. People do tend to park on the opposite shoulder of the highway but I would not recommend it
Maddie Parker
Maddie Parker -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
We stumbled upon this place after driving down the coast. We were so hungry and grateful to find this place. They have a beautiful exterior and small but beautiful gallery. The restaurant has a small menu with delicious options. They also have a cooler on the...Read More
Dine inBrunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Annu Priya
Annu Priya -Google user
a year ago
The Brokaw avacado sandwich was absolutely delicious. The ambiance is mind blowing with the view of the ocean with covered outdoor seating. The place offers free WiFi service.
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Brokaw Avocado Sandwich
Michael Huang
Michael Huang -Google user
6 years ago
Add this stop to your big sur/route 1 drive! The ladies at the cafe are friendly and the baked goods were delicious. My brother and I ordered soft serves and enjoyed it on the rooftop. The views were beautiful
Russell Snider
Russell Snider -Google user
3 years ago
Oh my goodness!!! This place is so extraordinarily awesome! I stopped here to get some coffee and maybe some gifts from a recent road trip. We got a piece of sourdough pizza which came with an amazing salad on top, which even...Read More
Jason Abraham
Jason Abraham -Google user
3 years ago
This place is so wonderful. The food is delicious, nutritious, and healthy! The service was wonderful, the art and boutique are great to check out. There are places to eat indoors and outdoors. I highly recommend the gluten free bread with some olive hummus!...Read More
Dine inLunch$30–50
Claire Bednarski
Claire Bednarski -Google user
a year ago
Such a wonderful spot in the middle of Big Sur. The employees were so kind, and the food is fresh and delicious. I got the iced lavender vanilla coffee, fresh sourdough, and butternut squash butter. The upstairs patio looking out onto the ocean is wonderful...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
A Taste of Austria
A Taste of Austria -Google user
2 years ago
The Best Dessert ever!!! Rich chocolate ganache on a date-chocolate cookie topped with cocoa nibs! Incredibly delicious!! So much more than a cookie! The cafe is so classy, fresh flowers everywhere, location overlooking the ocean! Great experience!!
Take outOther$1–10
Lisa V
Lisa V -Google user
3 years ago
this place is the BEST!! our hiking tour guide told us about it and we came over asap!! It was way beyond our expectations and the best food we ate in Big Sur all weekend! we only wish it was near us so we can...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20
Jiahui Zhou
Jiahui Zhou -Google user
a year ago
THE place to stop by on one’s trip to Big Sur. A lovely building perched on the other side of highway 1 hugged by the surrounding nature. The first floor is an artful gallery/gift shop space and the terrace above overlooks the ocean - is...Read More
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Hummus
Filippo Palomba
Filippo Palomba -Google user
a year ago
It's the last reachable place on the US1 going south at the moment. Stunning view, we couldn't get enough. The menu is quite restrictive but the options are all great, especially the snacks which are worth buying some extra slices of bread :)
Dine inBrunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Iben S
Iben S -Google user
2 years ago
This place was amazing. We had the salad and the lunch bowl and both dishes blew us away with the amazing flavor and the quality of the produce. We ate our lunch from the rooftop terrace with a view of the sea (we even saw...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Deepali Amatya
Deepali Amatya -Google user
2 years ago
We saw COAST as we were driving along Big Sur and immediately knew we had to make a stop there. We got some ice-cream and enjoyed the views from their rooftop patio. I got the chai flavored ice-cream, which was very rich and yummy! It...Read More
Dine inOther$10–20Atmosphere: 5View from the TableFree parking lot

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