Small mom and pops type business. The food was great, the service was good and the coffee was nice and fresh. I would highly recommend this breakfast place read more

I discovered this spot because I was taking my mom to her Physical Therapy appointments across the street and I was really hungry one morning. It's a very nondescript location, you could drive by it 10 times before you noticed it, but once you walk in, it has a very warm homey feel to it. I'm always greeted with a smile and a hello and they seem to have quite a few regulars, because they call them by name when they see these customers walk in. Service - The staff (who I am assuming are the owners) are super friendly, again, greet everyone, and always open to making suggestions. If a place has breakfast burritos, I'm always down for that...so that's what I went with the first time, and every time after. When I asked about their Bfast burritos, the owner suggested that I get it with a spinach tortilla, a totally new option to me, but boy was I happy with it. I have gotten it every time since then. Parking - lots of parking available...it's very strip-mall-ish, but doesn't seem to be too busy. If this place was much closer to home, I'd come way more often than every other week or so! Yum Yum Yum! read more

Carmel Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

We went to this shop during peak hours and still our experience was nothing below perfect. We got chocolate chip cookies and a latte. It was great!! The atmosphere of course was also perfect matching the rest of the town. Workers were all nice and welcoming and helpful. read more

Carmel Cafe - View on the street - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

Stopped by here just for a quick visit while going out and maybe I was just hungry but this place is definitely worth a visit. The inside decor is very cute and cozy. The cashier was very friendly and extroverted and suggested I get the iced honey latte, I also got their breakfast burrito with my choice of sausage and their breakfast bagel. The latte was very good and the cashier mentioned the vanilla was homemade and you can definitely taste it. It's better than most other cafes where the vanilla may be store bought. The burrito was very filling and very delicious. I thought it was going to be to much but it was the perfect size. The ratio of ingredients inside the burrito was very nice as well. I didn't try the bagel and gave it to a family member so I can't comment on that but this cafe is a nice spot to stop by. Good food, good drinks, good atmosphere and great customer service. read more

This is an adorable family-owned hole in the wall breakfast spot. It is in a plaza with a bunch of other shops, but parking was easy on a Monday morning. It was quiet when I got there around 9:30am, but by 10am, there were a bunch of people coming in. I got their spinach wrapped breakfast burrito - it was delicious! The homemade salsa was great too... just not enough! 10/10 would go back. Thank you! read more

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Very quaint and nice place. Very friendly and family oriented. Great service and good food. They have coffee and many kinds of tea. The locals love this place! I had fresh fruit, scrambled eggs and a coffee and tea to go! Good food and did not disappoint Coming back soon ! read more

Carmel Cafe - Fruit, eggs, coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

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I've ordered takeout here a couple of times so far and I highly recommend their breakfast burritos; it's not overly huge but it's the right portion size to get you through the morning without much food coma. Their potato salad tastes pretty standard, but it's the breakfast burrito that is my favorite Overall, prices are decent, credit cards are accepted, and there's plenty of parking read more

The food was good and the staff is very friendly. I definitely recommend this place.

First time here. Small little cute cafe. I had their breakfast burrito with bacon and a flavored iced latte. Everything was delicious! read more

Carmel Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

I was in the area looking for a peaceful place to grabe a bite and coffee while reading my book I loved people's reviews about the quality of the food / coffee and the sweet family that owns the cafe I came on a Tuesday morning and was served right away. Lox bagels are usually my go to - this one was great, containing capers, red onions, and cucumbers too on a fresh everything bagel My chai latte was refreshing and they added some cinnamon on top It was definitely a peaceful place to be and I felt the warm vibes right when I entered read more

Carmel Cafe - Smoked Salmon Bagel and chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

Carmel Cafe is a little cafe nestled in an industrial part of Placentia. My friend and I needed a quick lunch so we settled on this tiny little gem. The cafe itself feels very homey and they're also Asian-American owned! The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming and their menu is affordable as well as delicious. It's great for a quick lunch or breakfast; I settled on a breakfast sandwich and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The bean sprouts were a nice addition as well as their house dressing. I recommend coming here if you're ever in the area or if you're a CSUF student looking for a quick lunch! :) read more

Carmel Cafe - Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

The first time I tried this place was maybe two years ago and I've been twice within the past two weeks and I plan on becoming a regular! Yes, it's that good! Here's what I have tried: **Breakfast Sandwich: You can get this with either bacon, pork sausage, or turkey sausage so I went with pork sausage. They also offer three types of bread so I went with wheat. You can either have it as is or toasted so I got it toasted. Everything was delicious and it was packed with toppings. Delicious! (5/5) **Breakfast Burrito: You can get this with either bacon, pork sausage, or turkey sausage so I went with pork sausage. Easily one of the best breakfast burritos you'll ever have at a small mom and pop shop like this. The house-made salsa is also very delicious. (5/5) **Breakfast Panini: You can get this with either bacon or sausage so I went with sausage. It's cooked perfectly and every topping is so fresh and delicious. By far my favorite item on the menu! (5/5) **Passionfruit Jasmine & Pomegranate Green Iced Tea: The tea base is really good here. It's not too bitter and at the same time, you can taste the quality of the tea. I like my teas unsweetened and you can definitely taste the flavors. I hope to try all the flavors eventually. (5/5) **Hazelnut Latte: I got this as a hot beverage and less sweet. No complaints at all, just some good quality coffee. (5/5) I've been here four times now and everyone that works here is so friendly and has a great attitude. If you dine-in, they'll stop by often to make sure everything is good. If you're taking out, they make sure to keep you company with awesome vibes. I love love LOVE this place. It's a very clean little restaurant and the ambiance is very nice. Prices are very fair but if you have a large appetite like me, I would probably order some extra items on the side. I highly recommend this place. It won't disappoint. Enjoy! read more

Carmel Cafe - Breakfast Burrito with Sausage + Passionfruit Jasmine Iced Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

This is a cute mom and daughter shop! The Carmel Latte and sausage breakfast burrito was delicious! The burrito was panini pressed and cooked perfectly. But the service was even better, the daughter was so friendly, helpful, and made you feel welcomed as soon as you walked in! The ambience was great :) read more

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Cozy, quiet, tasty, friendly.. what else can you ask for? We always enjoy our breakfast dates here and it's not crazy expensive. Staff are friendly and the food has always been really fresh. Good options for vegetarians read more

Carmel Cafe - Chai latte and Housemade Granola Parfait w/ Fresh Fruit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

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The cutest little cafe shop . It gives me warm cozy vibes, and the staff are truly the sweetest. They are so tentative and caring to each individual who walks in. I had the lox bagel with a side of hash browns, and a sugar free hazelnut latte. I truly enjoyed the lox bagel! The only downside is that their don't have wifi but I still feel like you can get decent work done here since it's not too loud. read more

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Cute and Tasty! Great service! Quick and Easy! My mom and I shared the breakfast sandwich and a side of scrambled eggs. The breakfast sandwich was savory and oh-so-satisfying! My iced almond milk vanilla latte was one of the best I've ever had! Not too sweet and not bitter at all. Smooth and silky with just the right amount of vanilla. Definitely will be back when we are in the area. read more

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This is a very quiet place to enjoy good fresh coffee that is family run. The people are beyond freindly! The bagel was so fresh and the ice tea so good. They have lunch besides breakfasts. read more

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Today, my husband and I randomly came across Carmel café to have breakfast together before work and we were surprised on how many good reviews it had but so unheard of. After driving up to the parking lot in front of their café, we realize what a small, cute establishment it is and when we got inside and we see that it's a small family business, and that makes us even more excited to order and eat at a business like this, that we can help support in the community. I ordered the breakfast sandwich and my husband ordered the breakfast burrito with a spinach wrap and what's nice is that more and more places are starting to have alternative bacon or sausage options for us non-pork eaters so they had a turkey sausage that they can put into the sandwich and burrito and it was a great touch. They have a pretty extensive menu of breakfast items and lunch items with an array of coffee, tea drinks, as well as fresh pastries, and other yummy desserts that they make in house. I definitely want to go back just for a desert run. The food was actually really delicious and tasted fresh and the hot chocolate I got and the latte my husband got was definitely giving us our morning vibes. We would definitely go back and continue supporting small family businesses like this as well as tell others about it. Can't wait to go back to try lunch items too! read more

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What a cute cafe! My friends and I have been to so many brunch places and were desperate for something new. A quick Yelp search and I found this place. When we walked in, I noticed that it's definitely a small place, but their cutely painted walls and decor drew me in and made me feel homey! The lady at the front was so kind and gave us menus and said we could sit down and look it over before ordering. There were SO many good options, it was so difficult to decide!!! I eventually ordered a breakfast panini with bacon and an iced matcha latte with almond milk. It came out to around 16 dollars (19.22 with tip). I honestly think this is great pricing compared to other brunch spots in the area. It didn't take long for our drinks to come and my matcha latte was great! I'm usually a bit hesitant ordering matcha lattes at places that don't necessarily specialize in coffee/lattes, but it was great! My friend also got a chai latte and she thoroughly enjoyed it as well. Then our food came (very quick as well) and my panini was super yum! It was a good portion size and super warm (smoke was still coming from it LOL). My friends also got the Buffalo chicken sandwich and a chicken wrap and they both enjoyed their food, too. We also got some cake truffles that were super good! So many yummy pastry options were left that I didn't try but would love to in the future. I didn't get the name of the 2 ladies who took our orders and brought out our food but they were just so kind and courteous! Genuinely one of the best customer service experiences I've had in a while. Overall, would definitely recommend this cute hole-in-the-wall. :) read more

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Love this place. You call 24 hours ahead and they will make pastries for you to pick up the next day. The smell is amazing and they really appreciate your business. The taste is is good too. read more

Love this place! Korean mom and pop restaurant in a small plaza off Imperial in Brea. The food is excellent! Homemade quality. Usually order the breakfast burrito w/ a fruit bowl. Friendly courteous service by the mother and daughter. My go to for breakfast in Brea, always satisfied read more

What a cute little place! I was picking up some lunch for a friend and I and she suggested here. It was my first time here and they were so sweet! We both got the chicken paninis on sourdough and some of the lychee lemonade. The service was prompt and our food was delicious. I will definitely be back! read more

The staff were so kind, and I was amazed to see most dishes priced in the $10 ~$ 11 range. You just don't find prices like this these days, especially with the quality here. What a great first visit to this café! read more

My car was getting worked on down the way, so I walked over to Carmel Cafe and sat down for 2 special Americanos. Since I was going to have my beverages in house, they were served in a ceramic cup. And they were delicious...especially the one that was made with sugar free white chocolate mocha; I think that is what it was...I know it was something that most cafes don't typically have. Since I sat here for two coffees, I was able to see/smell the food. Customers having breakfast seemed happy and their breakfast burrito looked like something I must come back for. I couldn't have been happier with the customer service. Everyone I interacted with was so nice. I will be back! read more

Service and food was extremely good. Ambiance was on another level. Everyone was catering to us with the up most attention.

Such GREAT SERVICE with great and bubbly attitudes. Will be our new very casual café style go to sit down. The environment is small, cute, and QUAINT. The AVOCADO PESTO TOAST was good, but I think I prefer it with no pesto. However, you can't go wrong. They actually didn't include the pickled onions like the picture made it appear, which was disappointing. The BREAKFAST BURRITO was also delicious. It was light, well balanced, and very in tact throughout the process. The prices of all options were all BELOW $10 which was also refreshing, but portions are average to smaller size. As a person who is picky and thoroughly maximizes meals for nutrient and flavor efficiency, I appreciate all the OPTIONS they have for bread and tortilla. Add another realm of possibilities with the VAST MENU. Can't wait to see what else I can devour. read more

Carmel Cafe - Pesto Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

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Came here for lunch since its so close by to my job and I got the chicken panini. It was really good! Customer service is also really good. I've gone back a few times since my initial visit and its always good vibes & good food. The only thing is that if its rush hour, it'll be really pack and they dont have much seating. Love this place & so glad its close to work. read more

GREAT place! I can definitely see why their average ratings are so high... Super friendly and thoughtful, went out of their way to be kind when we brought an elderly parent there with us. The breakfast sandwich on a croissant was excellent. Homemade chipotle aioli was one of the best I've had, and although I'm not normally a sprout fan, it worked very well. Everybody else loved theirs, homemade salad dressing was great, sandwiches and soups as well. Then they warmed up the chocolate chip cookies we ordered to cap it off. All that, and less expensive than most places these days - especially for this high quality. We'll be back. :-) read more

Had the breakfast Panini which was grilled perfectly. It was delicious. The Chai Tea Latte was one of the best I ever had. The service was great. Got my day started out on the right foot. read more

Seriously a fantastic place! My first experience with Carmel Café was when someone had it delivered to work for the entire office. The girls delivering were so friendly and huge smiles on their faces, seemingly happy to be doing their job! This is a huge plus regardless of the food, honestly. That being said, once I ate my first panini pressed breakfast burrito, I was hooked. These burritos fast-moved into being one of my top local choices. I am constantly recommending them to people who are asking what to cater for our office breakfasts. After that experience, I decided to go give the actual café a looksie for myself. Adorbs. So many healthy and fresh options, yet enough sinful to make it enjoyable for all. They are only open for breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri (8am-2:30pm), closed weekends and dinner time. I'm still a lover of those pressed burritos, but I've added the strawberry croissant to my list as well as the BLT sammie (complete with avocado). Everything comes out so fresh! There are many, many options for all taste pallets and dietary preferences too, they are accommodating. Besides their superb menu, they have custom bakery items too! I've yet to try, but next time I need a birthday cake or some cute cookies, I'm giving them a call. Menu prices are all mostly under $10, very affordable. Located in the business/industrial area on Imperial between Kraemer and Saturn, can easily be overlooked, but please don't! You won't be sorry! It's really a happy spot on the map! CHEERS!!! read more

Super cute hidden gem in brea! Carmel cafe has cute study vibes and friendly staff. We came in for a place to work for a bit and grabbed lunch and coffee, and really liked the avocado toast and chicken pesto panini!! read more

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Great service and the foods are fresh tasting. Loved the eggs. Clam chowder wasn't bad. Iced teas were refreshing. read more

Carmel Cafe - Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

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Came in for lunch today. Pretty good food except I was in total laughter and shock at how cheap the owners are by the micro portion size of the side pasta dish they give with the sandwich. I literally laughed so hard. I got the Chicken Pesto sandwich. The sandwich itself was decent quality and delicious. Chicken was a tad on the dry side. Still good though. So one star for that. Bread was fresh and toasted nicely. When you get a side dish at just about any restaurant it's usually a smaller portion than normal but their side pasta portion is I SHIT YOU NOT 4 noodles. 4! Lol. See photo. I asked the nice young Asian girl that works here is this for real? She said yes. Would you like more? I laughed and said no. Obviously the owners need the money more than me so I can just buy a full size order if need be. I know it's supposed to be smaller but dang 4 pastas! ROFL. I usually love coming here with their food, coffee and pastries being so good. And I know times are rough with Covid and all but dude seriously 4 pasta noodles. They shouldn't say the sandwich comes with a side but just rather charge an extra few bucks to get a small side with your sandwich. The side pasta was literally ONE BITE. ONE. lol. This place is definitely for lighter eaters. Still decent quality sandwich and coffee. read more

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The ingredients in my sandwich tasted fresh and were delicious but the prices are a bit high for what you get, especially $10 for the panini because it is thin. However, the service, ambiance, and selection is fantastic. read more

Carmel Cafe - Chicken Pesto Sandwich & Chicken Pesto Panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brea, California

Nice service. The food is good and fresh. They were kind. My son ordered a tuna sandwich, and he asked for no veggies, but he didn't know the tuna had veggies, but they were willing to exchange other. My son is so happy, and thanks for their kind. Nice area. We recommend this place. read more

Food was amazing ! Great customer service. Would definitely come eat here again and I have recommended this spot to so many people. Small cute little cafe good for a nice breakfast spot. read more

The breakfast burrito was good but small. Also i think they need a better salsa for the burritos. I will be returning to support smaller businesses read more

I've been eyeing this spot for some time and finally got a chance to try it. The breakfast burrito was pretty good but I wish it was a bit larger as I have a bigger appetite, and I prefer fresh chunkier salsa. The lox bagel was fresh but I prefer to have more lox than veggies. The cucumbers overpowered the small lox portion. I also tried the hot cocoa bomb. It was quite sweet and best to share. read more

I love this place and the family who owns it! The food is FRESH and tastefully done. If you want healthy, tasty, fresh food for breakfast or lunch you owe it to yourself to try it! My company knows the entire staff well. They deliver food a few doors down to us. Close at 2 so make sure you get there in time! Mom will treat you like your family. Their parfait, breakfast, salads and sandwiches are all delicious. I've yet to try bad food there ever. read more

Came here again because the coffee was just too delicious to pass up. My boyfriend and I truly enjoy this place because you get to know the two girls up in the front. They make conversations with people, and they seem to enjoy talking to us. There were serval people who came in and the girls seemed to know them by name and what they're day was like yesterday. They honestly have amazing memory because 5 people came in and they remember everything. I got the same thing I did the last time and I really enjoyed it! My boyfriend tried something else which was the smoked salmon bagel. Both were extremely good. It does get Smokey in there so that's the only drawback just because it's in an industrial plaza. But you can't go wrong with what they serve. read more

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