Café Carmel
Ocean Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, this cozy corner café captures the town's laid-back charm with a genuinely welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff who make weary travelers feel at home. Beyond the reliable traditional drinks and solid pastries, what sets it apart is its appeal as a genuine gathering spot—equally suited for lingering over an artisanal tea and soup, catching up with friends, or celebrating with a custom cake, all without the pretension that can sometimes creep into coastal California cafés.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
This was a nice restaurant for us weary travelers, as we commenced to enjoy downtown Carmel. I had a chicken salad on a nice french roll with mushroom soup and an artisanal earl grey tea. The server was very kind and gracious, and the meal was reasonably priced.
☕ Welcoming Atmosphere and Great Hospitality Café Carmel is a fantastic little corner of Carmel-by-the-Sea that perfectly captures the town's charming and laid-back vibe. One of the most significant positives of my visit was the service. The staff were incredibly friendly and…
The only thing positive about this place was the pleasant stsff. The almond "croissant" was actually a doughy, chewy Danish-style pastry. I ate half of it because I was hungry, and wish I had not. The flavor of the marzipan was off, too. Maybe from a can or a jar? The…
We visited Café Caramel in the morning on a nice, calm day. The place itself feels very cozy, and they offer a wide variety of pastries that look great. The overall environment is pleasant, and I appreciated that they provide free water. Prices are average for the area. …
We had coffee and breakfast at Cafe Carmel last week and decided to order a birthday cake for later in the week. It was chocolate with a raspberry filling between the layers. It was very moist, delicious, and the decorating finish on the outside gave it 5 stars +++++. I would…
Crema Reviews
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