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    Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co

    3.4 (137 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Alyssa S.

    The food was great! The service was great! The ambiance was great! They have lounge music playing in the background. There are items and bags of coffee for sale. Many people are lined up to order. There is outdoor & indoor dining available. We ordered the popular signature drink, Fogbreaker (5/5) that is a vanilla, honey, & cinnamon latte. My daughter ordered an ice chai latte with cold foam (5/5). The coffee was just right. Not too strong, but not too sweet. We also tried the cinnamon roll (5/5), cranberry scone (5/5), and a chocolate chip cookie (5/5). Everything was moist and flavorful!

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    Joyce L.

    This place is way overhyped! I got the toasted marshmallow white chocolate mocha with oat milk with half the syrup and less ice. First of all, there is what seems to be sugar granules on the bottom of the latte, even if I tried to mix it. I'm not even a coffee snob, but this was not drinkable. I would like to give the coffee shop a benefit of a doubt that maybe this drink is only good for HOT lattes where the sugar would've melted. But waited in line for 15-20 minutes for an unconsumable drink.

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    Greg C.

    Nice established local coffee house. Great outside seating as well. All the usual coffee specialties made extremely well. Regular "Joe" too. Lots of pastries including AD Astra, breakfast burritos, etc. Go, enjoy.

    Fogbreaker (left) and Cloudy with a Chance of Fog (right)
    Mike L.

    After spending the better part of the day exploring stops up and down Highway 1, we had only one thing on our mind when we got back into Carmel - a caffeine fix. So, you could say it was more than a little convenient that the first complex we hit off the highway (The Crossroads) also has one of the coffee shops I was most interested in around here - Carmel Valley Coffee! Not that I had heard anything specific about them (or this location), but after coming across their outpost on Ocean Ave and seeing that they had multiple locations listed on Yelp, I figured it was a positive sign that they were as good of a shop as any to check out on our trip! With three locations scattered around town (the third is near this one, at The Barnyard), you could argue that Carmel Valley Coffee is a "mini-chain" of sorts, given how relatively small Carmel is. However, that just speaks more to their success and popularity, as they feel far more local and family owned than the likes of Starbucks or Peet's. As for their menu, they have your typical staples, like espressos, cold brews, frappes, Italian sodas, teas, and hot chocolate, but what really stands out is their super interesting selection of house specialty and seasonal drinks. If you're looking for something to eat, they have a variety of breakfast foods, sandwiches, and pastries, many of which are sourced from regional vendors. -- FOGBREAKER - Vanilla, Honey, Cinnamon Latte The worker mentioned this was one of their most popular drinks, but we were planning on getting this anyways. The balance of the vanilla, cinnamon, and honey complemented each other really well, creating a sweet and somewhat spiced mix of flavors. -- CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF FOG - Organic Rishi Early Grey Tea, Vanilla Syrup, Vanilla Cold Foam, Honey Drizzle Not a coffee like we had intended, but this sounded too good on their summer menu to not try it. For me, I really liked how the earl grey didn't get lost in the vanilla syrup and cold foam and that this didn't taste overly sweet. That said, it could be because we lost some of the honey on the bottom of the lid. Along with our drinks (and the service, which we thought was pretty friendly), the other thing that I really liked about our time here was, quite simply, the vibe. Between the relatively chill pace of everything, the gorgeous weather, and just getting to sit and people watch like a local, the whole experience was so relaxing! Considering how far away this particular location is from downtown Carmel, I'm not sure sure if/when I'll be back, but if I'm passing by on my way down/up Highway 1, you can bet I'll be coming back again for another jolt of caffeine to keep me going!

    Almond croissant and spice pastery. The toasted bevy was amazing !
    Miranda N.

    As we passed through Carmel/monterey we kept an eye out for a great coffee shop and fell upon Carmel valley roasting and it is worth 5 stars! The coffee was amazing and pastries even better! The service was quick and ambiance was great as they offered indoor and outdoor seating! The outdoor was cute as it was in the cute crossroads shopping center.

    Erich L.

    Carmel Valley coffee roasters has a few locations in the Monterey Bay. I usually go to one of them when I'm visiting. The staff are always nice and they are good places to hang around at. The coffee is hit or miss. Sometimes it's very good and other times it's not. Today I had the fog lifter and a slice of carrot cake. They were both ok the coffee wasn't very strong for a dark roast.

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    Elisa H.

    A go to spot to meet my friends in my hometown. The Crossroads location is lovely with great parking and away from the touristy Ocean Ave The vibe is clean, cozy and they play great coffeehouse- ish music at a perfect ambient volume . Fogbreaker latte with cinnamon and honey or the Beesting with a little lavender. Service is friendly, Coffee is a step down from Captain and Stoker, where I get straight pour over, but that place is a zoo! This place has comfortable seating, inside and outside, good service and great food options with tons of pastries as well as quiche and breakfast burritos. WiFi is strong and when the family home gets overrun with all the siblings, teenagers and babies, it is a welcome Great place to catch up with a couple of friends!

    Oatmilk cappuccino
    Jen D.

    Nice place- clean, spacious. They have a good selection of prepared food like sandwiches, wraps, and also some baked goods The coffee, tbh, I don't like as much as I like Alta's and Pushkins'. I mean I'll get some if I'm in the area but I won't go out of my way for it.

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    Great Coffee for a great price! Would definitely recommend, I was looking around a coffee shop and ran into this one! 9/10

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    The vanilla oat lattes were yummy and made quickly, thankfully since I had somewhere to get to quick!

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    Fast coffee service and delicious variety of breakfast treats. Also got bags of coffee to for home. Reasonable prices and friendly.

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    Good quality coffee and tea at reasonable prices. Good ambiance. Not sure why the place is ranked below 4 stars at the time of this writing.

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    Not friendly at all. Second try. Oddly enough, their location at the Barnyard is always very nice.

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    Great coffee, cappuccino and great service. Just a really focused place for anything having to do with coffee.

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    2 years ago

    Expensive coffee for the quality. The only frappe's they have are made with an ice cream base that isn't good.

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    Went back a few weeks ago while in Carmel. Great service, great coffee! What else is there to say? Check it out.

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    My brother and I had a drive up highway one today, thru Big Sur to Carmel for our turnaround spot…read more Parking was a challenge as you might expect on a Wednesday morning. Coffee please, well wouldn't ya know there was a place across the street. It was 12noon small place, no line, lots of pastries and some lunchish items in the cooler case. Large hot Mocha no whip for me, P got himself a latte thing. Both drinks were up almost instantly and out we went. First sip ah...warm....wait a second. Paul said mines cold...er. The pastry the server chose for me was good, no pastries are made on the premises. Not sure about the lunch snacks origin. We sat at the bistro tables on the sidewalk and admired the parade of tourists and residents. P went in for a reheat, I washed the pastry back with my warm coffee. The reheat worked for P, no problem. We enjoyed the scenery, had a few laughs, and left when a resident tried to parallel his Rolls Royce in front of us. Nothing special here just a coffee place but certainly convenient for our coffee break. Have a nice day Foodguy-Martin

    Came in here for a little pick me up after hiking around the trails at Point Lobos. Legs tired,…read moresoul refreshed, and still chasing that perfect cup of coffee I'm slowly learning my way into. An old friend put me onto Carmel Valley Coffee, so I figured why not give it a chance... and honestly, I'm glad I did. I grabbed a vanilla latte -- simple, safe, and done very very well for this new coffee drinker still trying to find his perfect match. Smooth, warm, and just sweet enough after miles on the trail. The kind of cup that makes you slow down and appreciate the moment. The shop itself is cute, cozy, and carries that laid-back Carmel charm. Service was polite, friendly, and quick -- no rush, no chaos, just good people making good coffee. Whether you're a seasoned caffeine pro or someone like me still figuring out what "notes" and "roast profiles" even mean, this place is worth the stop. A little comfort after a long hike, a little nostalgia courtesy of an old friend, and a latte that hit exactly how it needed to. Already looking forward to coming back.

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    Tried the sunny day smoothie, honeybee latte, and berry mocha. The smoothie was probably the best…read morething, it's healthy but didn't stand out or anything. Solid! The honeybee latte wasn't bad, but I've had this combo of flavors before that tasted much better. This one was like a 5/10, but gets better as you drink it! The berry mocha was not it, like a 3/10. The berry syrups just take like cherry flavored medicine. Service was subpar but I understand it's busy and people get tired! Rating is solely on the drinks, they just weren't good. Besides that, cute shop and drinks came out in a timely ish manner!

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    Great donuts! Went in to the shop on Saturday afternoon, and didn't have much of a wait - got a…read morenormal yeast glazed and then a chocolate covered donut (powdered cocoa). They made the donuts to order, but only took a few minutes. The normal glazed donut was crispy, chewy, and soft on the inside! The chocolate one had a really thick coating of cocoa powder though, which was a little messy and changed the texture. Would definitely recommend if you're fine with splurging $5 on a donut.

    My daughter requested donuts and we came across this place. The donuts looked promising and it was…read morebusy, and luckily we made it about 30 minutes before closing time. We got the blueberry, cherry, and gluten free donuts. We had a short wait and then got our donuts warm. We had to let them cool and then my kids seemed to enjoy the cherry. When my son started eating the blueberry one though, he said it was like dough. I didn't think much of it until he opened it up and I realized it was raw/undercooked dough. This was really disappointing and I had to toss both blueberry donuts. The donuts looked a bit messy and rustic but it didn't bother me honestly. The undercooked donuts are a major issue though. I had the gluten free donut and it was very sweet and dense. It's almost like they added double glaze to hide the flavor and texture of the donut itself. I wanted to like this place but food safety is a huge priority for me and I don't think I would return sadly.

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