This is a spot that offers both the "specialty" aspect of coffee and the "comfortable" aspect of a neighborhood hangout with a menu that offers a nice variety of breakfast, lunch, and dessert choices. The staff members are friendly and helpful. Whether you're sitting outside by the Banyan tree or curled up inside, it's a local favorite worth visiting. read more

Carmela Coffee - West Delray - Tuna and pita - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

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Although Carmela's has "Coffee" in its name, this place is way more than a coffee shop. Yes, they have several variations of hot and iced coffee and a coffee shop vibe, but they also have a large selection of sandwiches, salads, flatbreads, avocado toasts, and more. My friend had a made-to-order omelet with several veggies and cheese. It was a good-sized portion and came with thick, airy "rustic" bread. She thoroughly enjoyed the entree along with an iced coffee. I was excited to see shakshuka on the menu as this delicious Middle Eastern meal of poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce is not readily found in this area. The feta cheese on top of the tomato sauce produced a nice flavor combo, but I was a little disappointed in the lack of spiciness and in the portion size, especially given the price of almost $15. The "rustic" bread was perfect for soaking up the tasty sauce. This location of Carmela's offers plenty of covered outdoor seating in a quiet space next to the restaurant. Just order at the counter, find a table, and within a few minutes, you order is delivered to you. Carmela Coffee Company offers a great atmosphere to enjoy breakfast, lunch or just some coffee. After all, "coffee" is in the name of this restaurant. read more

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Imagine if the coffeehouses from Gilmore Girls and Friends had a baby! This is it! Carmela's ambiance is upbeat with a cute menu. They even have a gelato machine. I love lugging my books to read and people watch. It's a fun time. Oh and they send you text notifications saying they miss you if you've been MIA. Their array of emotional support beverages are unmatched read more

I haven't been here in a while and I forgot how delicious it is! Customer service at this location is excellent. The lady behind the counter was exceptionally friendly and patient, even while juggling multiple requests--one customer asking for more cream, another for an extra cup, and yet another with a question. She managed it all while preparing my iced latte and remained helpful and attentive to everyone. I ordered an iced latte with oat milk and french vanilla syrup. It was extremely creamy and delicious. Paired it with a nice fluffy cinnamon muffin. The shop was very busy. All seats were taken but that was okay with me because I had to grab and go. Super cute spot to meet for a coffee date. Very clean and well maintained. Plenty of parking all around. read more

Carmela Coffee - West Delray - French Vanilla Oat Milk Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Stopped by my new favorite spot, and the barista--who was very sweet but clearly not well versed with lattes--added way too much cinnamon to my chai. I let him know, and instead of making a new one, he poured out part of my drink, mixed a lot of chai concentrate with some milk in the silver steamer, and added it back in. Unfortunately, it completely overpowered the drink. I tried a sip, and had to toss it. #undrinkable read more

They have one of the best iced mochas I've had. The mocha sauce isn't too sweet but has a good flavor. The food is great as well, especially the breakfast sandwiches and toasts. The service has always been friendly and kind, and there is plenty of comfortable seating. Highly recommend. read more

This place has everything you need for a great time! The food is delicious, the service is excellent and the atmosphere is super cozy and inviting! We will definitely be back soon! read more

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Great service and amazing coffee! I recomd the to everyone. Super friendly and always clean! Lavender Latte from Carmela is the best! read more

Cute coffee shop! Good service and yummy food. I recommend if you're in the Delray area! read more

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Cute coffee shop with lots of space for seating. They have a variety of food to eat from pastries, breakfast and lunch. Not a lot of variety with coffee. I did try a special they had of Tiramisu latte and it was pretty good but not anything I'd go out of my way for though. read more

I love this location of Carmela Coffee. It's so close to my home and consistently good. The employees are wonderful and always go the extra mile. Their lattes are always good and even without flavor you will like them. But they do have a bunch of flavors to choose from. Their avocado toast is amazing and my favorite is the the smoked salmon one. Their chocolate croissant is a must try as well- nicely warmed up and decadent. I'm a huge fan of this coffee shop which has a good selection of food items as well. I've studied multiples times there while sipping on some lattes. read more

Carmela Coffee - West Delray - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

I was really excited to try this place after stopping in for coffee but not getting any food and I was left longing for more. First of all, the ordering is chaotic, the staff member who was taking the order would also just randomly leave the register to bring out food making it incredibly slow to put in your order. The pastry (banana bread) was incredibly dry. I did get the avocado toast (burrata and prosciutto) the toast itself was fluffy and cooked perfectly however the rest was lackluster and lacking any seasoning. The outside space is really wonderful; and I'd come back to skip the food but grab a coffee and hang out there. read more

The coffee was just not good. As a regular coffee drinker, this is possibly one of the worst cups I've had at a pretty steep cost. It was watered down with no flavor. I've think of you so it could've been a new person. I normally would not leave reviews like this because it could definitely be down to a matter of taste, but the service was also not great. The woman I was greeted with at the counter was cold and rude. read more

Carmela's felt like the Starbucks of the area to me. Don't get me wrong; the coffee was still up to par for my standards; but the vibe of the shop was star bucks. Lots of workspace for WFH or students. There was plenty of seating. A cute cozy one person chair in the corner. I like to go to coffee shops that are cozy depending on my mood; just to melt into the chair and sip on my coffee out of a mug. The staff were all pleasant and I had a cappuccino with oatmilk and a slice of apple cake that was so moist and delicious. I would go back again to sip on more coffee there. I am very particular about buying coffee out as it can rack up a nice bill if you are buying coffee out everyday. This shop was worth the money spent and I am glad to have stopped by read more

Carmela Coffee - West Delray - Oatmilk cappucino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

When I tell you this place is DELICIOUS!! The hype is real!!! The staff here is very attentive and very welcoming. The service is efficient and very fast which I like. The ambiance is very chill and laid back great for a quick snack or sitting and chatting with friends. I tried a little bit of everything and I was more than impressed. Everything was so fresh and delicious!! The chicken empanadas are my favorite and the best I have tried in south Florida which is a huge compliment. The fig toast with brie speaks for itself. Try it. And I always get an iced cappuccino with coconut which is a 10/10 MUST TRY read more

Carmela Coffee - West Delray - My brother from another mother We tried the pistachio croissant, the Chicken Sandwich*, Cappuccino*, empanadas, and Fig, Brie & Almond* - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Carmela's is my favorite place for coffee! And they also have a wonderful grilled cheese as well! And are now offering more gluten-free options too. Recently,I had not been thrilled with some changes that had been happening in my location. But, I have now come to see that they have all been part of the growing process. The staff is very friendly & also greets you when you're there to make you feel welcome! I'm always looking forward to my next visit! read more

Love the ambience of this café. I love that they have comfortable chairs to sit on and the avocado toast is amazing. I definitely recommend it. read more

Overall a nice coffee shop to meet up with someone. Normally a lot of Starbucks and other coffee shops have very little space or seating but this location has ample seating both inside and out. Coffee was good, and I liked that i was able to chat and hear what the person was saying without music being too loud or feeling like we're talking too loud. I would come back to this location! I also ended up bumping into so many people I know here including another fellow elite. It's a good neighborhood coffee shop to have around and I like this location A LOT better than the federal highway location read more

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This place was super cute! Had a really nice small coffee shop vibe! I ordered the breakfast avocado toast (avocado, poached egg, bacon and cheddar cheese) it was $14.90. My sister got the caprese avocado toast (avocado, mozzarella, grape tomatoes, basil oil and balsamic glaze) it was $13.90. We both ordered an ice coffee, I recommend the white chocolate syrup. A little on the pricey side for avocado toast but it was yummy. Parking was limited. Overall good service. read more

Carmela Coffee - West Delray - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

What a cute coffee shop. Food is excellent and service is wonderful. Nice array of choices on coffee and teas, very comfortable atmosphere. They have sandwiches pastries and other small items foods. read more

This was my first time at the Delray location and it was fantastic. The service, the food and the atmosphere were unbelievable awesome. I loved the following: 1- the menu was available in print as well as on the display. If your vision is not great you can look at a menu in hand. 2- gender neutral bathrooms. 3- diverse menu with scrumptious food, that was delivered to my table, hot and freshly made. 4- I had a much better experience with this coffee house than I ever did at any Starbucks location. 5- free WiFi and plenty of outlets with space to spread out. Tables were large and plentiful. Not like Starbucks.... With there small, round and uncomfortable chairs. 6- the staff was phenomenal. They did not act as if I was a dollar sign (Starbucks) but instead acted as if I was a real person. I have now downloaded there app and will be going here instead of Starbucks. I would recommend this coffee shop over all others. read more

Service ***** Ambiance ***** Coffee brewed * Bagels * Avacado Toast ***** Outdoor covered seating ***** Games for kids ***** Croissants w Chocolate ***** Cleanliness ***** read more

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Best Carmela ever! Vanessa, rose and Jacob are the best too. They always make us feel so welcomed and go out of their way to treat us great. They even always remember our specific orders The cleanest and nicest location too!!!! read more

I would give 3 stars because the atmosphere is very welcoming for studying and I had a decent salad here, but the actual coffee we ordered was not very good. We ordered a regular latte and one specialty latte (can't remember the name but it had honey, coconut milk and cinnamon) and they both tasted very watery. There is a nice covered outdoor seating area but I can't even give Carmela credit because it belongs to the restaurant next door, Warren, who allows people to sit there until the restaurant opens at 5pm. I would probably give it another try because location is very convenient to Delray marketplace which doesn't have a coffee shop. Hopefully they get it right next time. read more

Carmela Coffee - West Delray - Arugula & Chicken Salad* - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

I went on a hunt for third wave coffee in the Delray Beach area. Although I didn't find any drip coffee in this area I did chance upon this very nice coffee shop a little away from the main thoroughfare. It's in a very cute and new shopping area with a modern/hipster vibe. There were a couple of offices in the area. It's also close to Club Pilates so if you want to get a workout in before having a coffee and light bfast I recommend this place. I chose not to get the coffee because I wasn't feeling that sleepy but they had a good selection including a cortado (espresso shot with milk) so for those who want something more than a regular cup of Joe. The salmon avocado toast was 14 with tax which was a mite on the pricey side but the portion size was decent for the price. It was not the most amazing avocado toast I've ever had but it was good and satisfied my hunger pangs. Seating was ample and the ambience was very nice. It would be great place to chill, study, and hang out for a good talk with a friend. Check this place out! It's worth the trip! read more

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The food and coffee are both great. The atmosphere is casual and modern. The staff is friendly.

I was heading to Joseph's but I was starving, and going grocery shopping when I am hungry is not a good thing. Carmela is on the west side of the Joseph's entrance. I am having some health issues so I am not allowed to have caffeine or anything that is fried. I thought I would grab some avocado toast which would have made a great quick lunch. I changed my mind when I noticed the empanadas! They weren't fried so I was in luck! The baked beef empanada was good, not great, but good enough to order again. I loved the crispy crust but the meat was a bit sweet. Like I said, it was good, and for a quick lunch it was a good choice. I ordered a small decaf iced coffee with a caramel drizzle and a little whipped cream. The coffee was bitter and not very cold. I asked them for more ice and extra caramel. They were very nice and made me a fresh iced coffee. It was fine but next time I will get a bottle of water. The coffee shop is very cute! You place your order at the counter and when it's done they bring it to your table. I'm not sure why my empanada was ready before my iced coffee, but I waited a few minutes for my coffee to arrive. They have outside seating and I do want to mention the place is spotless. The kids working there are very nice which is always a breath of fresh air. The coffee wasn't that great but this is just my opinion. Most of the other reviews are good. My advice is try it for yourself because we all have different tastes. I'm sure I will go back at some point before running into Joseph's. Located on the SE corner of Lyons & Atlantic, a few stores down from Joseph's. read more

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This place is located in a mid-size busy plaza on a very busy intersection, but you will always find parking somewhere. We found this place by chance just by driving by it: I love coffee, so one day we stopped there for breakfast. The place reminds me of Starbucks, but much better looking and upscale. I love its décor, has a great ambiance and the right atmosphere for remote workers. The espresso was ok (it was strong, but had a hint of acidity as well); the avocado toast with salmon and egg was good instead. The reason why I'm rating this place a 3, however, is because of the prices: $3.15 for an ok espresso and $15.50 for a good toast felt too much like an overcharge to me. The staff was friendly. read more

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Great coffee and great staff. I wish there was one in west Boynton closer to my house. Maybe in the near future. Keep up the good work.

$5.00 for black tea is overpriced and then to wait 10 min really was too much. My friends cafe au lai was same price and she received it 5 minutes before me????? read more

I loved the drip at Carmela. The hot cup of coffee jolted me back into reality mid day. The coffee had a delicious bitterness (just how I like it). It was strong, but not overpowering. I loved how they offered free refills on drip, so of course, I got one to go too. The interior was a little corporate , but cozy enough to hang out for an hour or 2. I'd definitely come back. Docking 1 star for 1.05$ oat milk surcharge read more

Carmela Coffee - West Delray - Drip - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Good experience but $1.05 for oat milk! That's ridiculous. I ordered an iced americano which was bland and very oat milk tasting. The staff was very nice and I was able to exchange for a reg hot coffee. It was very good but $1.05 for oat milk? Really? Good looking coffee shop with great outdoor seating and comfortable indoor as well. Wine is sold along with delicious looking baked goods. Did I mention $1.05 for oatmilk? read more

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Swift and pleasant staff and it is a nice place. I enjoyed my breakfast sandwich - egg and bacon on a croissant - but it is too much to all keep in the bread, so it gets messy, and the plates are just small cutting boards. Still, it was definitely tasty. read more

Having gone to their location in Pompano Beach, we were looking forward to trying their new place here in Delray. It was a bit hard to find, as it's behind the Joseph's market. We drove around looking for it. Finally we called and asked. We'd driven past it as there no sign on street level or on the windows -- only high up on the side of the building that can't be seen at a driver's level. Anyhow, look for suite number 300, a shop away from the barbershop. It's on the west side. On entering, we saw it was fairly busy. You go to the back counter and order and pay. You get your coffee at the counter They bring you your food order to where you're sitting. We had to request a printed menu although you can also stand there (in a long line) trying to read the wall. Or better yet, go online before you get there. I ordered an iced decaf coffee which they did first as a regular hot coffee. They took it back and added ice. For lunch, I got their panini with bacon and brie. It also comes with caramelized onions that I had them leave off. The sandwich is served on a rustic bread that's quite earthy and good. My husband had a regular brewed (hot) black coffee and ordered their open faced prosciutto. It also had ricotta cheese and cherry tomatoes on it. The tomatoes kept rolling off! It was good, but would have been even better with some balsamic. They have inside and outside seating. There were some teens taking up a larger table on their computers. It made it a little difficult over a busy lunch hour for seating. Especially for trying to keep safe social distancing during Covid. I'm glad we went. Now we know. read more

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We've enjoyed lunch and coffee at their other locations so we decided to try their recent new addition. We had to call for the suite number and juxtaposition because we did not see signage at store front level. After calling and locating, we did see their name about 30 feet above ground. A bright and lovely place inside we took just a moment to look over the menu and place our orders. I had the PROSCIUTTO OPEN FACE TOAST, rustic bread with ricotta, prosciutto, cherry tomatoes and chives. I also ordered a small coffee which I enjoyed. My Open Face Toast was good, next time I will ask if I can substitute sundried tomatoes for the cherry tomatoes that kept rolling off the toast each time I took a bite. Service at the counter and from the food runners was good and we did enjoy our lunch. read more

Carmela Coffee - West Delray - Counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

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This is a hip and cool looking place but it is still a coffee shop. If you don't mind spending $10 for a coffee and a tea then you'll love it. It's a lot like Starbucks. It's a cute ambience and good meeting spot. The coffee was not amazing but it wasn't bad. read more

SO excited this new location opened up today! They never cease to disappoint with the greatest coffee and the tastiest avocado toast out there. The staff and owner were so friendly! I can't get enough of the breakfast avocado toast! The poached egg with the bacon and the avocado just goes so well together. The toast is never soggy, and is always crispy. My boyfriend switched it up and got the salmon avocado toast this time, and he was so happy! He absolutely loved it. The coffee is always fresh and has a really good flavor. I added a flavored syrup to mine this time, which was delicious. I love the vibe and furniture in each location. It always feels so homey, and I really enjoy sitting there and enjoying my food and coffee. This coffee shop has so many options for food, pastries, coffee, and more. There really is something for everyone! Definitely worth the five stars ! read more

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Easily the most aesthetically beautiful cafe in South Florida. I've been to many cafes all over the world, and this one is way UP on the list for being so beautiful on the inside. Only one problem. The coffee....which is the most important part of this venture. I had a coffee, nothing special. It was terrible. read more

UPDATE. The foods are excellent and the coffees are too. The facility remains spacious and a great place to camp out. But now amazing salads and sandwiches and great iced latte. And friendly peeps. read more

Great selction of pastries and a variety of breakfast / snack items. This busy coffee shop hits the mark. Worth the drive from Wellington to West Delray. read more