I hardly leave reviews after a first visit, unless ambience, food and service are good and in this…read morecase it was. The price was reasonable too especially this part of time. Oh ya and the unlimited coffee refills and the lady who serve it, likely the owner,

I am not much of a breakfast person, but we decided to grab a quick bite to start the day at this…read morecozy little restaurant in the heart of the sleepy village of Carmel by the Sea The restaurant itself is quite small, and if you blink you could miss it. The interior isn't much more spacious, but it's cozy, older, and has character The breakfast menu offers a variety of classic and European style breakfast dishes. The plates are very hearty, well plated, and tasty Our server was very kind and efficient. Or order came out almost immediately. As someone who isn't a breakfast person, when I ordered the granola I feel like I was given an "is that all you want" Vibe, but all and all we were well taken care of Some tips: For coffee lovers, they only have traditional brewed coffee. It's tasty and hits the spot, but for those who prefer espresso drinks (lattes, flat whites, etc) you may have to stop elsewhere The granola was actually some of the best granola I've had in recent memory. It was simple yet delicious Check the sign in the main entryway for daily specials. There is also a lunch/dinner menu. And they have alcohol on their drink menu as well Parking would be difficult, so, you may need to park off the main drag, but it shouldn't be hard to find something, and the walk is fairly scenic Cheers!!

Very cool and hip cafe in old town Monterey. I think it is in a historic building as it totally…read morelooks like a Spanish Mission era type of building. Super open and airy, there's a separate room off to the side with some haphazardly laid out tables and seats. The main retail area is pretty busy with people lined up placing orders/waiting for an order, or people fixing up their coffee drinks. Now even though I took my goods to-go I had to go out to their patio to find a restroom. That outdoor area is totally cool, totally out in the open but you're like in a square inside a fort, surrounded by walls, so you can't see any street action. But you're totally open to roam in here from the street. Next time I'm in this area, I'm definitely gonna make time to chill on that patio. Cold Brew ($6.50/5*) Perfect to my taste, smooth and mellow on the roast. Pricey for a small cup but this is a touristy area. Banana Bread Slice ($5.25/4*) Very thick slice. Super soft yet moist in the center but firmer and more well done on the edges. Pretty dark in color, maybe some cocoa powder went in but there were also tiny hits of dark chocolate throughout. Mild natural banana flavor, wished it were stronger but that's me. Blue Corn Cookie ($5/5*) Never had a cookie like this before but I was pretty impressed. Kinda like a cornbread but made into the texture of a good cookie, so it was crisp and buttery on the bottom and moist and chewy in the center. All whilst having a pronounced corn meal flavor and texture. Major props for exposing me to something new that I enjoyed immensely. Went great with sips of black cold brew. Most other things in their pastry case seemed a tad fancier than most other regular coffee shops. I'm just glad I was able to run into and choose a more special cafe to end my beautiful trip out in the central coast.

You truly can't go wrong with any of the pastries here…read more The coffee drinks are just ok. The environment is really wonderful. The staff is hit and miss (some are kind, some are a bit impatient). They DONT have WiFi and was told the WiFi password is only for the owner... which i find to be very odd if they are a coffee shop. Definitely not a place to sit and work or study.

Walked to this cafe from our hotel. They welcomed our pups right away. We sat in the beautiful open…read morepatio. Enjoyed a delicious latte in a cute mug and the New York crumb cake. Left NO crumbs! Absolutely delicious and would go back!

Very cute coffee shop around the corner. I had hot mocha white chocolate with oat milk, it was…read moregood. The customer service is good, they have plenty of seats, cute decorations.

Adorable cafe with such friendly staff! Their matcha and ice cream were both fantastic, and I was…read morepleasantly surprised to see Korean instant ramen on the menu too. Such a unique and tasty touch. Great little find on Fisherman's Wharf, will definitely be back!

Been here a couple times while roaming the wharf because we love the little outdoor balcony…read moreoverlooking the ocean! Such a calm and beautiful spot to relax for a little. The coffee is delicious. Our latest order was a lavender latte and it's got a great flavor. We haven't tried their pastries yet, but they have some available if you need a snack, as well as Marianne's ice cream. The inside of the cafe is nice too! There's plenty of tables to sit at and they have board games to play. Been here a couple times while roaming the wharf because we love the little outdoor balcony overlooking the ocean! Such a calm and beautiful spot to relax for a little. The coffee is delicious. Our latest order was a lavender latte and it's got a great flavor. We haven't tried their pastries yet, but they have some available if you need a snack, as well as Marianne's ice cream. The inside of the cafe is nice too! There's plenty of tables to sit at and they have board games to play.

Excellent little Paraguayan snack bar!!…read more I saw this spot while scrolling thru Yelp's nearby function and curiosity of their yerba mate and empanadas brought me in. I was still feeling kind of sick but wanted something hot to drink so I ordered a mate latte with oat milk. I also had one of their beef empanadas to take away so I could eat it later. Mate latte was great and definitely would get this drink again. They also have a smoked mate drink and I would definitely come back to try this too! You have to like yerba mate to fully appreciate this drink. The mate latte is kind of a light version of what mate is like. Maybe start with this first to prepare you for traditional mate. If you get traditional mate, be prepared to have your mouth jolted and doing jumping jacks, its definitely stimulating and I love it! Later when I reached my destination, I ate the beef empanada with chimichurri sauce provided and it was delicious! After I polished it off, I had wished I brought a few more to take with me. But, at $9.50 a piece, they aren't cheap, so keep that in mind. They also have other Paraguayan/South American offerings here and I was so tempted to get a mini alfajor as it was eyeing me in the display case that said EAT ME (like Alice in Wonderland), but I did not give into this, but I so wish I did!! I will definitely come back here again and again when visiting Monterey! A true gem and next time, I have to check out their secret back garden too!

Paraguayan snack place along the main strip in PG/Monterey. Plenty of empanada options, local…read morebeers, plenty of bakery goods. A solid stop w/ the family for refueling. Family friendly. Street parking only. Staff is OK, a bit stand-offish and cold, but it's world cup season so I'm sure they were dealing with crowds and a busy summer weekend. Decent amount of seating indoors with tables and high tops. Prices are a bit on the higher side.

This spot is located conveniently on the street that we take to walk down to the beach. We visited…read moreit a couple of times during our latest trip. From the outside, the place looks like a little hole in the wall with just a sign outside and an A-frame advertising their specials. When you step inside, however, it is surprisingly roomie with a few places to sit. My +1 tried the lavender latte (with honey) and liked it so much that she ordered it again. I'm not one for lavender, but I took a sip just to try it, and the latte was very pleasant and the honey added just the right amount of sweetness. I on the other hand, opted for the Tidal Wave, which was their blend of energy drink, and raspberry syrup added. It was admittedly, a little sweet, but I found myself ordering it again. Also just because I needed that extra kick, and the sugar didn't bother me with all the walking we were doing. There are several coffee shops that we visited in Carmel, and we found things to like about every one, but we did find ourselves walking into this one every time we were nearby

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 tasted 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!

After completing the Big Sur 11 miler, I had the biggest headache and needed my caffeine fix. This…read morecoffee shop was adjacent to my hotel and literally a few feet away from the exit/entrance. It's a smaller shop with breakfast and various coffees. I got a large hazelnut latte which I enjoyed with an ocean view. Outside the entrance is a skywalk with a terrace and tables where you can sit, enjoy your coffee and admire the view. It was perfect.

2.5 stars I've had…read moremuch stronger coffee even with two shots of espresso so I was surprised with how milky and weak my large white mocha macchiato was at 3 shots. It took the cashier a while to type in my order in the system which is fine but I was surprised that the order was put in for hot instead of iced. Then for the barista to say "seriously?" and rolling his eyes when I told him that I asked for iced, I understand that was at the situation and of course not at me. All that, only for the coffee to not be good anyways. Disappointed and cannot recommend this place.

On our almost 8 hour trek to San Francisco, my BFF planned for us to reserve an inn in Carmel to…read moresleep and rest up before we finish the last leg of our trip. One of the things I was looking forward to on our leisurely drive up the 101 freeway to the Bay Area was the 17-mile drive in the Carmel/Monterey area close to the Pebble Beach PGA golf course. After a restful respite, we started on the 17-mile drive that included 17 stops to take beautiful and breathtaking pictures. We had planned to eat breakfast during this scenic drive and decided to stop at #14 to grub at the Gallery Cafe, which overlooks the start of the Pebble Beach golf course. The Gallery Cafe served one of the best biscuits and gravy, flapjacks, and a cinnamon roll that was to die for. Besides the memorable food, we received excellent customer service from our server Ana. Gallery Cafe is located where the Pebble Beach golf course starts. Specifically, it can be found at Spot #14 of the 17-mile drive. It's just a short walk from the Welcome Center, a short walk up from The Lodge, and it just above where the Pebble Beach golf course shops and restaurants can be found. There is plenty of visitor parking. As you enter the restaurant, you'll be immersed with framed pics of some of golf's greats like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. One of the great things about dining here is seeing golfers hit their first drive towards the fairway of one of the best golf courses in the world. It's a spacious restaurant with wooden tables and cushioned seats. There is plenty of covered outdoor seating where you get a closer look of the golf course. There's also bar top seating for adult beverages. Make sure to pay for the 17-mile drive because that fee will be taken off of your bill if you spend more than $35. Our server Ana provided attentive, friendly, and impeccable customer service providing great recommendations. Service was prompt and Ana checked on us at a good pace. When the wifey and I discussed what we wanted to eat for breakfast, I asked that we eat somewhere that served a traditional breakfast. At the Pebble Beach golf course, there are several options to dine at. We initially thought we'd look for a restaurant at The Lodge, but as we were walking, I saw a staff member and asked where a good restaurant was to eat breakfast and he recommended the Gallery Cafe. They serve a variety of coffee, blended drinks, omelets and egg plates, specialties, griddle dishes, traditional breakfast items, and sides and small bites. I selected a biscuit and gravy, stack of 3 pancakes, and my wife and I shared the recommended house-made sticky roll. That biscuit and gravy was one of the best I've ever eaten. The biscuit was fresh, rosemary flavored, and covered with a creamy, hearty, and savory gravy. It was really tasty and I enjoyed every single bite. The pancakes were fresh, sprinkled with powder sugar, and I made sure to coat each flapjack with their whipped butter. They were a good size and I couldn't finish all three pancakes. Make sure to order the house-made sticky roll, which is made fresh daily, comes in a cinnamon swirl, and it's covered with warm cream cheese frosting. It was too beautiful to eat, but we couldn't resist and loved how luscious it was. This sticky roll satisfied our sweet tooth, it was creamy, and the cream cheese frosting was finger licking delicious. If you're visiting Carmel/Monterey, I highly recommend experiencing the 17-mile drive. Part of that drive will involve visiting spot #14, so make sure to stop here to enjoy delectable grub at the Gallery Cafe.

We have eaten lunch at Gallery Cafe many times. We bike 17 mile drive and stop here for lunch. It's…read morean awesome location, with beautiful views of the golf course and peek-a-boo ocean views. The outdoor terrace is especially nice on a warm day, like today. I have ordered almost everything on the menu and all of it is good to great. My go to is chicken quesadilla and hubs fave is the Reuben. These are both solid. Service is great here. If you order a soda, they are all about keeping your glass full. Thanks for that! We prefer to come to this restaurant over riding all the way into downtown Carmel, where prices are higher and the food isn't better. If you eat at the restaurant, your admission to 17 mile drive is comped. So there you go! Have a great lunch!