Mad Dogs & Englishmen
SW Corner Of Ocean Ave And Mission St, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Crema's Take
“Nestled in charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, this spot beautifully blends a welcoming café atmosphere with adventurous electric bike rentals, making it the perfect place to linger over thoughtfully crafted coffee before or after exploring the coastal town. The genuinely hospitable staff—regulars rave about team members like Madeline, Dave, and Leslie—treat both humans and their furry friends with exceptional care, creating a warm, dog-friendly gathering space where locals and visitors alike feel like part of the community. Whether you're settling into outdoor seating for a leisurely coffee chat or gearing up for a guided bike tour that doubles as a local history lesson, this place captures that rare magic of a destination that actually lives up to its reputation.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Dog friendly. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Came to Carmel for a girls trip and we wanted to try this out! We had a great experience at the cafe with its beautiful ambiance, delicious drinks, and hospitable staff. While we didn’t go all the way through 17 mile drive due to our own inexperience to e-bikes, we still had a…
I took my dog out in a bicycle with a sidecar. The staff was very helpful and informative; we were helped by Madeline and Dave who were both great. It was clear that both dog and rider safety are a high priority to this establishment; they took the time to show us how the…
We went to Carmel for the weekend and wanted to find some dog friendly activities. This was probably our favorite thing we did all weekend. Leslie was our tour guide and she knew so much history of the town. The sites on the tour were beautiful! We saw the multi million dollar…
My wife and I went to Carmel for my birthday, and we met Jennifer and Martin out and about. They were very sweet and told us all about their business in town, so we ended up doing the electric bike rental while we were there! I’ve never been on an electric bike and now I want to…
Mad Dogs & Englishmen was an absolute highlight of our time in Carmel. The bike shop team was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, not just about the bikes, but also about the area and how to ease our pups into the ride comfortably. The bikes themselves were smooth, easy to…
Crema Reviews
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