The Best Cafes in Carmel & Monterey

Cafe Carmel

Café Carmel is a European style coffee house serving breakfast sandwiches and an assortment of deli products, cheeses , antipasti, soup and salads, fresh baked pastries, ice cream, smoothies, and milk shakes. We cater, too. more

Cafe Fina

Traditional Italian Cuisine and Fresh Seafood in Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf. more

Carmel Bakery

Carmel Bakery was established in 1911 and is a Carmel landmark. Famous for scones, shortbread, Danish & giant pretzels, Italian cannoli and their Cappacinos. more

Carmel Belle

Recently established as one of Carmel's 'Most popular' breakfast spots now and quick becoming the lunch crowd's hang out as well.  This eatery has become the spot for new visitors and locals alike to eat their wonderfully fresh farm product eggs... more

Carmel Cafe and Cocoa Bar

Charming European coffeehouse with a truly decadent cocoa menu, fresh baked cakes and cookies, quiche, sandwiches and caual bistro patio seating where well-behaved dogs are welcome. more

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co.

Where visitors and friends meet to enjoy fresh-roasted coffee from around the world. Also features Scharffen Berger hot chocolate and a variety of delicious cocoas. Wonderful fresh-baked pastries. Internet access available. more

Cha Ya

Owner, Mitsuko Gammon, is trained in Ikebana and traditional tea ceremony; and has worked in retail for many years. Mitsuko was born and raised in Tokyo. She had long wanted to explore the possibilities of bringing her love of tea and Japanese cultur... more

Coffee Mia Brew Bar

dippin' dots

Come check out our store with over 24+ flavors of dippin' dots. We are the only store in Santa Clara County.  We also offer cakes, shakes, parfaits, floats and sundaes!!  We look forward to serving you. more

Friar Tuck's

Carmel's largest country breakfasts, featuring best-in-the-west omelettes, heavenly eggs benedicts and old-fashioned waffles. The lunch menu features 16 specialty gourmet hamburgers, an all-american hotdog with all the trimmings and a variety of... more

From Scratch Restuarant

For over 30 years, this charming, family owned  restaurant has been serving breakfast and lunch made from the freshest of ingredients lovingly prepared by an expert chef. From Eggs Benedict to made-to-order omelettes to the best Huevos Ranche... more

Happy Girl

Our cafe and cannery is located just two blocks from the Monterey Bay Aquarium.  With a full coffee bar featuring Blue Bottle Coffee, house-made baked goods and delicious organic breakfast and lunch, our cafe is a great place to stop in and rela... more

Juice & Java

Katy's Place

The largest breakfast menu on the West Coast, with twelve different gourmet Eggs Benedict dishes, seven kinds of waffles and their famed corned beef hash. Breakfast is served all day, along with a wide choice of lunch items. more

Little Swiss Cafe

A quaint, old-time Carmel atmosphere with excellent food at reasonable prices, where everything is homemade, including the breads. Delicious breakfast and lunch specials! A favorite of locals for 25 years, here you can often find some of the auth... more

Nestle Toll House Cafe - Monterey

Discover the authentic taste of gourmet desserts, made with the finest Nestle ingredients. Indulge in the soothing aromas of chocolate and the subtle tones of ice cream infused with dessert coffees. more

Pacifica Cafe

Patisserie Boissiere

A combination pastry shop and restaurant, this Carmel classic combines a cheery French feel - antique tables and chairs and ornate wall sconces - with delectable dishes and inspired pastries. Their menu features a quiche maison, pot pies, roasted... more