Try the seasonal specials and definitely sit outside in the shade if it's a nice day. The caramel…read moreapple matcha for autumn was pretty awesome.

Checked out this coffee spot before eating at Toro Cafe next door. Super cute inside and they have…read morea lot of coffee/baked good items. The coffee was good, but this spot is kinda out of the way unless you live near by.

Great salads, pizzas, and fish tacos. The pizzas are…read moreItalian style. The fish taco with fresh cabbage on top are very delicious.. The service is average depend depending on a server. I love the outdoor seating. It's very European and quaint.

I first heard about Corkscrew Cafe on "Check Please!" and knew I had to try it when I'm in Carmel…read more We came here yesterday (4/23/26) and were not disappointed! Initially I wanted a mimosa but they were out of Prosecco. :( Instead I had the white wine honey mojito, which was sweet and not too heavy on the alcohol. We shared the elote (special!) and mushroom pizzas. The pizzas were cooked perfectly and were even better the next day. The elote pizza has a bit of a kick but not super spicy. I also tried a little of the pear blue cheese salad, which was tasty. Waitress was friendly and the food came out quickly. Plenty of indoor and outdoor dining options. We sat outside and it wasn't too chilly or noisy. Would come next I'm in Carmel!

Great morning spot for coffee and baked goods. It has an old vintage divey, vibe Perfect for…read moregetting some work done as well. You've got an outside back patio, which we love the coffee is great and the pastries are even better super friendly staffed as well.

Great coffee and the bagel and lox was delicious! Very friendly staff and super cute spot.read more

Talk about a hidden gem! I'm so glad my mom read about this place, because it is off the beaten…read morepath and we wouldn't have come across it otherwise. Even while searching for it (without a map), I didn't think we were going to find it. The shop is great, they have a bunch of food goods including oils, salts, crackers, jams, chips, and more! They also had a selection of cute little trinkets and some cookbooks. They have a fridge full of beer, wine, and milk, and then of course the fridge of their own house-made cheese. We came in on a Sunday and they have cheese toast Sundays. I'm not sure what their food options look like other days of the week, but they had signs that said they had a sweet and savory option every Sunday! They also had baked goods and coffee. My mom got the sweet toast option, which was an incredible Strawberry cheese toast, and I got a Croque monsieur. We also got to taste a few of their cheeses that they were sampling. We sat outside at one of the picnic tables. Other seating options including two large fire pits and some smaller tables. Such a great spot, can't recommend it enough, and I look forward to coming back in the future!

Wow. Just found this place. Carmel valley creamery. New coffee shop was so nice. Great lattes…read moreand Macha Cheese is made onsite! Free cheese samples. Very nice staff knowledgable. So good !!! We will definitely be back soon Outdoor seating with fire pit!!!!

I love this spot and have never been disappointed by either the food or the drinks. What really…read moresets it apart, though, is the people. The staff is genuinely friendly, welcoming, and engaged from the moment you walk in with a cheerful "Hi!" In a world where good customer service can be hard to find, this team gets it right. A special shout-out to Nicole, who makes the perfect drink every single time and always adds a bright touch to the experience. Great food, great drinks, plenty of parking, and wonderful people. It's absolutely worth the drive.

It's a larger space than the one in Monterey, with tables to sit down to enjoy your baked goods and…read moredrinks. I walked in, immediately gravitated to the wall of bread, picked up a loaf, immediately put it back when I saw they had slabs of focaccia as well and got one of those instead. The other baked goods of the day were on display, so I got a piece of raspberry-iced olive oil cake and a slice of the pumpkin loaf. Will definitely be back - this is right down the road from a place we've been staying in Carmel Valley. Exciting to see this bakery in a quieter area that we happen visit every year. We'd definitely been getting our Ad Astra fix over the entire weekend: we had stopped by the other location the day before, and our friends who we stayed together with even brought some stuff from this one for us to try. But eager to see the place with my own eyes, I ventured out in the rain on our last morning in Carmel Valley. Excellent as always. We enjoyed the focaccia at home over the next few days; the cake and loaf piece were tender and moist.

We had an absolutely lovely time here after a hike one morning. Martin was our server and may be…read moreone of the most delightful humans I've ever met. Just a lovely person. Food was great. I had the Lox Bagel and they were very generous with the lox. My husband had the eggs Benedict which was also tasty. Our pup was very welcome as well. Def a revisit when we're in that area again!

Went to the valley for an appointment and stopped at this cute place for a bite to eat…read more Had a rustic feel, beautiful local art for sale on the walls, and it looks like they host music events as well. Food was delicious! I ordered a Three Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Basil soup and it was melty and buttery and it warmed my soul on this rather overcast day. Service was superb! I was able to choose my own table, she always made sure my Sprite was never empty, and she rushed a second sandwich order for me when I still had some soup left over and wanted more to dip. I didn't catch her name, but she was awesome. Thanks for the experience and I'll definitely be recommending this place to folks willing to travel to Carmel Valley. It's worth it!

On my husband's bucket list was to race the WRX on a racetrack before putting it up for sale. It…read morewas overcast and freezing that day. The Cruisin' Cafe serves breakfast and lunch. The folks there were super nice and accommodating. When I wanted to get some water for my dog, they gave me a bowl to use for the day. They said if they were closed when I was finished with it to just leave it outside on the counter. I ordered a hash brown, sausage patty and scrambled egg bowl. Let's just say a burrito wrap might have been the better choice.

The breakfast burritos are BOMB. The lady who made mine was really kind and whipped me up a couple…read morewith no meat fresh and quick - I told her a muffin would be fine since it seemed easier, but she went out of her way to make me what she knew I *really* wanted that worked with my dietary needs. It seems like such a small thing but it left a big impression. Plus the food was SO GOOD. This was the morning of Tuesday, June 8th.

Updating my review since I've had the chance to try Wild Plum Kitchen a few more times - staff is…read morevery friendly so that helps. It looks like they realigned their menu-looks a little cleaner and simpler than previous times? A few of things I have tried now - BLT - your standard BLT with thick bacon Veggie focaccia - great quality focaccia! Turkey pesto - pretty good Blueberry muffin - okay (nothing too special) Apple crumble - this is soooo good!!! The crumbly/crunchy top is perfect.

I have ended in this place several times due to lack of options in the area. However I have come to…read morethe conclusion that it is not worth the expense at all as most times ends up in the trash. Pastries, sandwiches and salads are marginal for the price and I have found hair on the salads. So, keeping hope I decided to try their soups more than once just to be further disappointed (I have no idea how do they make business of such terrible soups) You wish their drinks took the medal but once again, ended up in the bin as they are not what they are labeled to be, very disappointing. The only reason I came back was the awesome staff, they are very kind and helpful. Nevertheles, if I find myself hungry I rather drive to Starbucks, Tim's cafe, or Martha's little taco truck. I'm sad to say I will not be coming back to this place, life Is too short for bad food.

Why are there no reviews yet? This place is awesome and always busy. They have handmade corn…read moretortillas! The birrerea (sp) tacos are so amazing! Normally have never been impressed by birrerea because the broth is usually just bland and greasy. Not here! So flavorful with a nice little kick of heat. The only bummer here is they only come out to Ryan ranch one day a week! Wednesdays. I wish they were available more. My new favorite spot! It's worth the trip even if you don't work in the business park.

I'm really disappointed with my experience. I ordered a quesabirria expecting it to come with…read morebirria sauce/consomé like it normally does, but it didn't come with any at all. The quesabirria was soggy instead of having that crispy texture, and the birria itself didn't taste well cooked. What made it worse was that I specifically asked how many tacos came in one order and was told three -- I only received one. I hate even having to write this because I'm Hispanic and I always try to support Hispanic businesses, and the workers were super nice to me, but this experience was really frustrating and disappointing. To add to it, I paid $9 for two regular tacos for my coworker, which felt extremely overpriced for what we received.

There was no line, and my food and drink were ready promptly. What was supposed to be hot was hot…read more What was supposed to be cold was cold. The indoor seating area is clean and quiet.

8/16/25 Nice little pit stop in the city of Del Ray Oaks? That's what the barista said…read more On our way to our little mini trip, we stopped by this quaint plaza where there's a Subway, Jack in the Box & a 7 Eleven with a gas station. Both Hubby & I had to visit the lavatories & Lo & Behold, a Starbucks! Yay! Ordered an iced brown sugar oat milk espresso for myself & lemon loaf for Hubby. Staff are friendly & efficient. The shop itself is really cute with wonderful artwork adorning its walls. The line one stall restroom was fairly clean. My drink was delicious & the lemon loaf is as its usual, moist, sweet & delectable.