Carmel-by-the-Sea Coffee

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Mad Dogs & Englishmen  in Carmel-by-the-Sea
★4.8(728)

Mad Dogs & Englishmen

SW Corner Of Ocean Ave And Mission St

Slow sitOutdoor seatingDog friendlyFamily friendly

“Nestled in charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, this spot beautifully blends a welcoming café atmosphere with adventurous…”

Haifa Coffeehouse in Carmel-by-the-Sea
★4.7(77)

Haifa Coffeehouse

Between 5th &

Craft espressoSignature drinksSlow sitMeetings

“Tucked into a Carmel alley, this intimate coffeehouse celebrates Middle Eastern coffee culture with standout drinks…”

Cafe dal Mare in Carmel-by-the-Sea
★4.5(624)·Open

Cafe dal Mare

between Ocean & 7th across from Piccadilly Park

Slow sitOutdoor seatingPastriesFamily friendly

“Tucked in charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, this Italian café is run by genuinely warm brothers who craft exceptional…”

Cafe Luna in Carmel-by-the-Sea
★4.4(718)·Open

Cafe Luna

Ocean Ave & Mission St

Matcha & teaSlow sitOutdoor seatingPastries

“Tucked downstairs in a charming Carmel courtyard, Cafe Luna is a warmly run neighborhood gem where owners Mike and…”

Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant in Carmel-by-the-Sea
★4.4(677)

Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant

between Ocean & 7th

Craft espressoSlow sitPastriesMeetings

“Tucked in charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, this French patisserie excels at both craft coffee and authentic Gallic cuisine,…”

Café Kevah in Carmel-by-the-Sea
★4.4(267)

Café Kevah

48510 CA-1

Slow sitOutdoor seatingFull breakfastPastries

“Perched dramatically on the Big Sur cliffs with unobstructed Pacific Ocean views, Café Kevah transforms a coffee stop…”

Carmel Bakery in Carmel-by-the-Sea
★4.3(2,031)

Carmel Bakery

Ocean Ave

Slow sitOutdoor seatingPastriesFamily friendly

“This beloved Carmel institution has perfected the art of the neighborhood bakery, serving up luminous pastries—think…”

Carmel Belle in Carmel-by-the-Sea
★4.3(720)

Carmel Belle

Doud Craft Studios

Signature drinksSlow sitFull breakfastPastries

“Tucked into Carmel-by-the-Sea's charming interior walkways, this cozy café strikes a lovely balance between specialty…”

Stationæry in Carmel-by-the-Sea
★4.2(864)

Stationæry

San Carlos Street

Slow sitFull breakfastPastriesFamily friendly

“Stationæry feels like discovering a secret hideaway tucked into Carmel's charming streets—a cozy, intimate space split…”

Little Cloud Coffee in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Little Cloud Coffee

3 North West Of 6th Ave

Traditional drinks

“Nestled in charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, this cozy spot honors the fundamentals of great coffee craft, excelling at the…”

The Carmel Coffee House and Roasting Company in Carmel-by-the-Sea
★4.0(449)

The Carmel Coffee House and Roasting Company

Dolores St

Craft espressoPour overSlow sitLaptop friendly

“Tucked into Carmel's charming narrow lanes, this roastery trades generic coffee shop vibes for a vintage American…”

Café Carmel in Carmel-by-the-Sea
★4.0(557)

Café Carmel

Ocean Ave

Slow sitFull breakfastPastriesFamily friendly

“Tucked into downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, this cozy corner café captures the town's laid-back charm with a genuinely…”

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