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Café Carmel, a charming Restaurant and Cafe in the heart of Carmel-By-The-Sea, offers a unique dining experience. Our Cake shop is renowned for its delectable pastries and custom cakes, perfect for any occasion. As a reliable Catering food and drink supplier, we cater to events and gatherings of all sizes, providing top-notch service and cuisine. Located on Ocean Ave, our Restaurant serves a diverse menu that showcases the best of California's fresh produce. From breakfast to dinner, our dishes are carefully crafted to satisfy any palate. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal or a quick bite, our Cafe is the perfect spot to relax and unwind. At Café Carmel, we're committed to providing exceptional customer service, ensuring that every visit is a memorable one. Come visit us today and experience the best of Carmel-By-The-Sea's dining scene.

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Sam Sam
Sam Sam -Local Guide
2 years ago
Average place at Carmel beach. Most of the items that we asked for were not there and they billed it.We have to do alternate selections while picking up our order. There is no coordination between the order taker and the order issuer. Both don't know...Read More
Lingling
Lingling -Local Guide
a year ago
I've randomly dropped by this place a couple of times. The latte I tried was decent, and another time, I went for a smoothie—although a bit too sweet, it was still tolerable. The best part is the availability of seats, allowing you to take a...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Sigitas Armonas
Sigitas Armonas -Local Guide
2 years ago
We were first time visitors of Carmel-by-the-Sea and we were brought to this place by the food tour guide. We had the quiche with salad and we were so impressed that we came back on our last day and ordered the quiche and avocado toast....Read More
Karen V Chin
Karen V Chin -Local Guide
9 months ago
Great place to rest your feet with a scoop of ice cream (sorbet or sherbet too) or great latte (Illy coffee - ask for coffee cup).Kid-friendliness: Kid serving size ice cream, access to high chairs, changing table in the unisex restroom
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Jim Cenname
Jim Cenname -Local Guide
2 years ago
It's about 65 degrees and breezy in Carmel today. It's Monday and the crowd is light, no one else in line. The door to the café is open and it's cold inside too, yet I decide to stay, the Panini looks good. It was! The...Read More
Bailey Hoffman
Bailey Hoffman -Local Guide
2 years ago
Nice, clean shop. My mother got a BLT here and said it was some of the best she’s ever had. We both also enjoyed our pastries, although I wish they’d offered to heat them up for us, considering our meals were dine-in.The reason I removed...Read More
Vaughn and Amycar
Vaughn and Amycar -Local Guide
4 years ago
Outdoor Patio area is small & cozy! We initially thought food is not great because the place is not packed like the other 3 we passedby... but we were wrong!Eggs Benedict is light & not salty!Husband was raving about the fruits, granola & yogurt tasting...Read More
Jason Young
Jason Young -Local Guide
2 years ago
The Service is wonderful!Fast for the amount of people they where trying to serve. We ordered coffees and the French Toast and the Eggs Benedict ! The eggs where poached to Perfection! The Hollandaise sauce was on Point!The fresh fruit on the French Toast was...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Preetha Rajan
Preetha Rajan -Local Guide
2 years ago
Bit overpriced just because of the location, their primavera panini was greasy and loaded with olive oil with burnt edges and hard to chew bread, avocado toast was very basic. Coffees were good but $7-8 for a coffee is a too much. Neopolitan is supposed...Read More
Tracey Pepper
Tracey Pepper -Local Guide
2 years ago
Quar Maple
Quar Maple
3 months ago
I recently visited cafe carmel with my family, looking forward to enjoying some ice cream together. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. We were ignored when trying to ask for a sample, despite making several attempts to get the staff's attention. After being overlooked for too...Read More
Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Anna Soeiro
Anna Soeiro -Local Guide
5 months ago
$20 for lox and bagel. That’s it-nothing else on the plate lol. Cream of mushroom soup-I applaud using cauliflower as the “cream” but not when that is all you taste 😖and the salmon salad sandwich was way too salty. Again, nothing else in the plate-presentation...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Jane Marchman
Jane Marchman -Local Guide
3 months ago
Best bakery and light bites in town. Everything fresh. Ice cream is served here as well. The place us always clean and welcoming. Go where the locals go! Enjoy!Kid-friendliness: Room for a few strollers. Front table facing Ocean Ave Best for...Read More
Barbara Sully
Barbara Sully
a year ago
We were quite disappointed in the food. I ordinarily only post positive reviews but this is an exception. I ordered a breakfast burrito for my husband, with no potato; plus a decaf cappuccino; plus a toasted bagel with cream cheese. The burrito had a lot...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Romain SLV
Romain SLV -Local Guide
a year ago
Good Expresso and coffee but a bit disappointed by the scone (slightly too dry) and the Benedict eggs. The waitress was welcoming but not especially the waiter who looked bored (maybe he's not morning enthusiastic...). Moreover there were not plant based milk which is a...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Beau Wrubleski
Beau Wrubleski
2 years ago
Kelly was so beautiful and kind. We stopped here for desserts and they have a spectacular display case full of 100% house made confectionery. I got the chocolate eclair and it was HANDS DOWN best eclair I’ve ever had. Perfect custard - not too sweet....Read More
Katelyn Sylvester
Katelyn Sylvester
a year ago
The food was ok, but sadly we were disappointed by this place. Everything is WAYY overpriced, even for Carmel I felt. My husband and I went there for breakfast and were fairly hungry, and he ordered what he thought looked like the biggest option because...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 2/5
SnowlyNut HazleNut
SnowlyNut HazleNut -Local Guide
a year ago
Friday, 11/10/2023 - Cafe CarmelOcean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921We tried the tiramisu and it was so friggen good. We tried the napoleon and it was ok. This is a cute little shop of goodies.Staffs were quiet and nice.
Food: 4/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Sandy Rodrigues
Sandy Rodrigues
2 years ago
I enjoy both their coffee and their food. I have come here a number of times for breakfast and go nuts for the homemade yoghurt and granola; it's so good. My husband loves their breakfast sandwich. I really like that Cafe Carmel...Read More
m g
m g
10 months ago
Bagel & lox $19 was bad, The bagel had been prepared the day before, the cream cheese was dry, and Lox not fresh.Cappuccino and chai latte were not very large
Food: 1/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Anastasiya Pavlovskiy
Anastasiya Pavlovskiy -Local Guide
6 years ago
The desserts are amazing here! Truly European in type and quality. We've had several different kinds and loved them all. The coffee is a 3/5, and the shop atmosphere isn't the best. I would recommend grabbing a sweet treat and taking a stroll out someplace...Read More
Katherine Puente
Katherine Puente -Local Guide
2 years ago
The service is awful. Cashier was rude, unwilling to help to take an order. Back male cook was laughing after several customers complained and walked out from the register. I will never come back to this place. So sad for a charming town like Carmel....Read More
Theckra A
Theckra A
3 years ago
Food looks good in pictures but very tasteless. I ordered the breakfast burrito and all i got was stuffed potato. When I arrived I wanted to sit down and the only available tables had food and plates on them with no people and were like...Read More
Jo Cooper
Jo Cooper -Local Guide
2 years ago
Overpriced for very small portions. We had to take ours back, ordered smoked salmon salad sandwich and it was actually chopped “cooked” salmon with some chopped salad mixed together, thinly spread. For $18.50 including tax. Very small, thin French sandwich. Also had to wait for...Read More
Kristin Clayton Bobb
Kristin Clayton Bobb
5 years ago
Service from one of the staff members terrible. She seemed completely bothered by us being there, and several other guests after us (as we waited for our food). The website said the close time was 9pm. We went in at 5:45 to...Read More
Andrew Fortuna
Andrew Fortuna
2 years ago
The customer service here is horrible. We walked in to order a latte, and the lady at the front told us very rudly that we have to leave, and cannot order because our dog is with us. All of Carmel is dog friendly, and we...Read More
fernando ramirez
fernando ramirez -Local Guide
4 years ago
we came here as a back up to our original choice for breakfast on a sunday and it was extremely disappointing. it's too expensive for what you actually order and receive on your plate. the atmosphere itself is a pretty big bummer as well because...Read More
M S
M S -Local Guide
6 years ago
This bakery looks great and the stars represent the excellence in presentation and cleanliness. In truth, we didn't eat any of the menu food - just several bakery items from the case. Each item we ate - rugalach, apple turnover, peanut butter brownie, and chocolate...Read More
Kimberly Noel
Kimberly Noel
3 years ago
We ordered the quiche and it was not fresh. They reheated in the microwave which made the crust soft and unpleasant. The cafe was not very clean appearing, boxes everywhere.Coffee and side salad was very good.
Kate Knapp
Kate Knapp
5 years ago
Service was ok, almond crescent was fair, but both of the short cappuccinos were cold. The coffee was not hot. My dish water is hotter. We have been there before. Not sure if the staff understand that the hotter the water the better the...Read More
Susan Schoner
Susan Schoner
3 years ago
I would give this place negative stars if I could. Person gave my husband his coffee and didn’t close the lid properly so he burned his mouth and spilled everywhere. Such a dangerous move and they should be sued. Didn’t even bother to apologize. On...Read More
Catherine King
Catherine King
6 years ago
This place stuck with me after going there a year ago for a delicious lunch and yummy pasties and coffee on several mornings.So, this year when planning a 60th birthday celebration for someone from afar- I called to see if a cake could be made...Read More

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From the business

check icon Identifies as women-owned

Service options

check icon Outdoor seating
check icon Delivery
check icon Takeout
check icon Dine-in

Highlights

check icon Great coffee
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check icon Great tea selection

Popular for

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check icon Lunch
check icon Solo dining

Accessibility

check icon Wheelchair accessible entrance
check icon Wheelchair accessible parking lot
check icon Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Offerings

check icon Coffee
check icon Comfort food
check icon Organic dishes
check icon Quick bite
check icon Small plates
check icon Vegetarian options
check icon Wine

Dining options

check icon Breakfast
check icon Brunch
check icon Lunch
check icon Dinner
check icon Catering
check icon Dessert
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Amenities

check icon Gender-neutral restroom
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check icon Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

check icon Casual
check icon Cozy
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Crowd

check icon Family-friendly
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Planning

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Payments

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Children

check icon Good for kids
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