Carmel Coffee
27 specialty shops · curated by Crema
Café Mia Brew Bar & Bistro
250 Reservation Rd
★4.7(993)
Tucked in Carmel, this beloved neighborhood gem pairs genuinely excellent coffee and carefully crafted food—think perfectly balanced Greek avocado toast and…
Cafe Guarani
111 Central Ave
★4.7(346)
Tucked away in Carmel, Cafe Guarani feels like a local secret with its enchanting Secret Garden patio and genuinely homemade empanadas that set it apart from…
Dametra Cafe
Carmel-By-The-Sea
★4.6(3,891)
Tucked away in Carmel, this Mediterranean gem serves authentic Greek cuisine with genuine warmth, where you can linger over saganaki and fresh mezze while…
From Scratch Restaurant
3626 The Barnyard Building C
★4.6(1,547)
Nestled in Carmel, this beloved breakfast and brunch spot excels at slow, leisurely mornings with standout dishes like their phenomenal biscuits and creative…
Captain + Stoker
398 E Franklin St
★4.6(1,167)
This breezy, hangar-like coffee shop in Carmel has mastered the art of the leisurely afternoon, with plenty of space to linger and an open-air vibe that feels…
The Power Plant Coffee
7990 CA-1
★4.6(594)
Tucked in Carmel, The Power Plant Coffee roasts with Acme beans to create a beautifully balanced cup that skews mellow rather than sharp—perfect if you like…
Café Rustica
10 Del Fino Pl
★4.6(561)
Nestled in Carmel Valley, Café Rustica is a sun-drenched gem where leisurely lunches and celebration meals feel like a natural extension of the day, thanks to…
Castle Rock Cafe & Mercantile
667 Monterey - Salinas Hwy
★4.6(165)
Castle Rock Cafe & Mercantile is a serious espresso destination that's earned its reputation as the best coffee in Monterey County, with baristas who nail…
Lafayette Bakery & Cafe
3659 The Barnyard e22
★4.5(708)
Tucked into Carmel, this beloved spot delivers French pastry perfection that rivals what you'd find in Paris, with buttery croissants and inventive flavors…
Happy Girl Kitchen Co
173 Central Ave
★4.5(519)
Happy Girl Kitchen Co is a cheerful Carmel cafe that's earned devoted fans through thoughtfully made food rather than shortcuts—their chickpea frittatas are so…
Corkscrew Cafe
55 W Carmel Valley Rd
★4.5(468)
Tucked 12 miles into Carmel Valley away from the highway hustle, this unpretentious spot rewards wanderers with a genuinely interesting interior vibe and a…
The Beerded Bean
210 S Main St
★4.5(359)
This Carmel coffee shop earns love for its organic beans, charming aesthetic, and stellar pastries—it's the kind of spot where you can settle in for hours with…
Mad Dogs & Englishmen Coffee Bar
SW Ocean and
★4.5(249)
Tucked into Carmel-by-the-Sea, this espresso-focused spot pulls smooth, balanced shots that keep visitors coming back daily—the kind of coffee that tastes just…
Sunny Bakery Cafe
18 E Carmel Valley Rd
★4.5(173)
Tucked into Carmel, this neighborhood gem serves up genuinely excellent lattes and espresso drinks alongside pastries that justify a lingering visit—their…
Paris Bakery Cafe
271 Bonifacio Pl
★4.4(856)
This charming Carmel bakery captures the essence of a Parisian morning with genuinely excellent croissants and pastries that justify the comparison to the real…
The Little Swiss Café
6th Ave &
★4.4(656)
This beloved Carmel institution has mastered the art of the leisurely breakfast, where fluffy, crispy waffles and generously portioned pancakes draw loyal…
Ad Astra Atelier
319 Mid Vly Ctr
★4.6(31)
Tucked into Carmel, this espresso-focused café pairs meticulously crafted traditional drinks like cortados and cappuccinos with breakfast sandwiches that…
Kaan Royal Matcha & Cafe
1760 Fremont Blvd
★4.8(15)
Tucked into a Carmel plaza, this matcha and cafe gem shines brightest for its thoughtfully crafted beverages and the genuine warmth of its staff who treat…
Napoli Napoli
Ocean Ave & Mission St
★4.3(1,859)
Napoli Napoli transports you straight to a charming Italian village with its warm ambiance, outdoor seating under heat lamps, and thoughtfully curated…
Old Monterey Café
489 Alvarado St
★4.3(1,362)
Nestled in Carmel, Old Monterey Café is a charming breakfast and brunch destination where friendly staff keep your coffee cup perpetually full while you linger…
Carmel Bakery at Portola Hotel
Alvarado Mall
★4.5(20)
Nestled in Carmel's Portola Hotel, this bakery strikes that rare balance of serious coffee craftsmanship and genuinely exceptional pastries—think macaroons and…
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting-Crossroads
246 Crossroads Blvd
★4.3(195)
Nestled in Carmel's Crossroads, this roastery excels at creative signature drinks like their standout Surf's Up cardamom latte, where thoughtful flavor…
Tidal Coffee
400 Cannery Row
★4.2(755)
Tidal Coffee stakes its claim with an unbeatable perch overlooking Monterey Bay, making it the perfect pit stop whether you're fueling up for a coastal walk or…
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting-Barnyard
3720 The Barnyard
★4.2(148)
Nestled in Carmel's charming Barnyard, this espresso-focused roastery has won over locals and visitors alike with meticulously crafted drinks—from precise pour…
The Tuck Box
Dolores St between Ocean & 7th Ave
★4.0(507)
Nestled in Carmel's charming downtown, this fairytale cottage restaurant enchants visitors with its cozy, intimate atmosphere and traditional British-inspired…
All About the Chocolate
7393 Dolores St
★3.5(123)
This charming Carmel chocolate haven strikes an impressive balance between indulgent hot chocolate that's perfectly calibrated—rich without being cloying—and a…
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co
Ocean Ave
★4.2(1,095)·Open
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co roasts with a thoughtful hand, earning consistent praise from nearly 1,100 reviewers who appreciate both their foundational…
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250 Reservation Rd
“Tucked in Carmel, this beloved neighborhood gem pairs genuinely excellent coffee and carefully crafted food—think…”
Cafe Guarani
111 Central Ave
“Tucked away in Carmel, Cafe Guarani feels like a local secret with its enchanting Secret Garden patio and genuinely…”
Dametra Cafe
Carmel-By-The-Sea
“Tucked away in Carmel, this Mediterranean gem serves authentic Greek cuisine with genuine warmth, where you can linger…”
From Scratch Restaurant
3626 The Barnyard Building C
“Nestled in Carmel, this beloved breakfast and brunch spot excels at slow, leisurely mornings with standout dishes like…”
Captain + Stoker
398 E Franklin St
“This breezy, hangar-like coffee shop in Carmel has mastered the art of the leisurely afternoon, with plenty of space to…”
The Power Plant Coffee
7990 CA-1
“Tucked in Carmel, The Power Plant Coffee roasts with Acme beans to create a beautifully balanced cup that skews mellow…”
Café Rustica
10 Del Fino Pl
“Nestled in Carmel Valley, Café Rustica is a sun-drenched gem where leisurely lunches and celebration meals feel like a…”
Castle Rock Cafe & Mercantile
667 Monterey - Salinas Hwy
“Castle Rock Cafe & Mercantile is a serious espresso destination that's earned its reputation as the best coffee in…”
Lafayette Bakery & Cafe
3659 The Barnyard e22
“Tucked into Carmel, this beloved spot delivers French pastry perfection that rivals what you'd find in Paris, with…”
Happy Girl Kitchen Co
173 Central Ave
“Happy Girl Kitchen Co is a cheerful Carmel cafe that's earned devoted fans through thoughtfully made food rather than…”
Corkscrew Cafe
55 W Carmel Valley Rd
“Tucked 12 miles into Carmel Valley away from the highway hustle, this unpretentious spot rewards wanderers with a…”
The Beerded Bean
210 S Main St
“This Carmel coffee shop earns love for its organic beans, charming aesthetic, and stellar pastries—it's the kind of…”
Mad Dogs & Englishmen Coffee Bar
SW Ocean and
“Tucked into Carmel-by-the-Sea, this espresso-focused spot pulls smooth, balanced shots that keep visitors coming back…”
Sunny Bakery Cafe
18 E Carmel Valley Rd
“Tucked into Carmel, this neighborhood gem serves up genuinely excellent lattes and espresso drinks alongside pastries…”
Paris Bakery Cafe
271 Bonifacio Pl
“This charming Carmel bakery captures the essence of a Parisian morning with genuinely excellent croissants and pastries…”
The Little Swiss Café
6th Ave &
“This beloved Carmel institution has mastered the art of the leisurely breakfast, where fluffy, crispy waffles and…”
Ad Astra Atelier
319 Mid Vly Ctr
“Tucked into Carmel, this espresso-focused café pairs meticulously crafted traditional drinks like cortados and…”
Kaan Royal Matcha & Cafe
1760 Fremont Blvd
“Tucked into a Carmel plaza, this matcha and cafe gem shines brightest for its thoughtfully crafted beverages and the…”
Napoli Napoli
Ocean Ave & Mission St
“Napoli Napoli transports you straight to a charming Italian village with its warm ambiance, outdoor seating under heat…”
Old Monterey Café
489 Alvarado St
“Nestled in Carmel, Old Monterey Café is a charming breakfast and brunch destination where friendly staff keep your…”
Carmel Bakery at Portola Hotel
Alvarado Mall
“Nestled in Carmel's Portola Hotel, this bakery strikes that rare balance of serious coffee craftsmanship and genuinely…”
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting-Crossroads
246 Crossroads Blvd
“Nestled in Carmel's Crossroads, this roastery excels at creative signature drinks like their standout Surf's Up…”
Tidal Coffee
400 Cannery Row
“Tidal Coffee stakes its claim with an unbeatable perch overlooking Monterey Bay, making it the perfect pit stop whether…”
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting-Barnyard
3720 The Barnyard
“Nestled in Carmel's charming Barnyard, this espresso-focused roastery has won over locals and visitors alike with…”
The Tuck Box
Dolores St between Ocean & 7th Ave
“Nestled in Carmel's charming downtown, this fairytale cottage restaurant enchants visitors with its cozy, intimate…”
All About the Chocolate
7393 Dolores St
“This charming Carmel chocolate haven strikes an impressive balance between indulgent hot chocolate that's perfectly…”
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co
Ocean Ave
“Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co roasts with a thoughtful hand, earning consistent praise from nearly 1,100 reviewers…”
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