First time here and I walked in with my 13 week old puppy that was really excited to be there and…read morejumping all over things so the cashier offered him a pup cup and a kind lady enjoying her coffee offered to hold him while I ordered. I had no idea what I wanted so I told the cashier what I liked: matcha, lavender and cappuccinos or lattes and she crafted this for me!!! Everyone there was super friendly staff and customers. Good vibes all over, very inviting. Laid back atmosphere!

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 place for delicious pour overs and lattes. They make their own blends! I tried 2 of them…read moreblack and both were delicious. We also tried a couple of their lattes and they were great. They also offer pup cups for a small price. Plenty of parking. Great service. Quick turn around. Stop by!

We left with a bitter taste in our mouth because the lady with curly gray hair rudely asked us to…read morewait outside even though my husband was looking at their products which he was considering purchasing. He put it back because she told us to wait outside. If you want customers to wait outside, maybe you should put your products elsewhere? Only a few minutes later, another customer waited exactly where we were standing and they didn't say anything to her. The barista taking our order was friendly and welcoming. The pourover was good. It was a true light roast from Costa Rica with fruity bright notes. The espresso was a typical medium-dark roast, nothing to write home about. The milk texture was overly frothy with big bubbles. If you are looking for a third-wave experience or more specialty forward coffee, you're better off looking elsewhere (like Counterpoint).

High quality food, coffee, ambience, and service. The sourdough bread from Ad Astra Bread Co for…read morethe avocado toast was perfect Would absolutely come back again.

This coffee shop is unique, the artwork and furniture is different throughout the shop. The vibe is…read moregreat and the staff was friendly when they took our order. There were some people just hanging out, some working, and I was able to bring and play a board game here. Music was also chill and it was nice visiting with my baby. We ordered two specialty lattes. The Ube latte had a great flavor, and the Banana Latte was perfectly sweet, not too strong. I will come back here to try other lattes and would come with a friend or by myself to get work done.

Cute restaurant on hwy 68 if you're looking to try something different. I recommend sitting outside…read moreif you can. The servers were very accommodating in seating our large party of 10. The food itself was good, but nothing you can't get anywhere else. I recommend the chilaquiles and asking for salsa in the side.

Really disappointed with the service at Toro Café. One of our plates was supposed to come with…read morecountry potatoes, but it came with hashbrowns instead. We let the server know, and she said they couldn't fix it because of their 11:30 cut-off time, but told the cashier to remove it from the bill. When we went to pay, the charge was still there. The cashier argued with me over a mistake on their part and kept repeating, "But he ate it, didn't he?" I replied, "Why didn't you take it off his plate then?" since that's not what he ordered and we were told it would be removed. If they weren't going to correct it, they shouldn't have said they would. Very frustrating experience and poor customer service.

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.

Saved the best meal for last…read more My wife kept asking where we were going to eat before the long drive home. After some searching, I came across Butter House and man, this place was a hit. I got the Pork Belly Fried Rice and it was amazing. The pork belly was tender and came with a sour vinegar sauce that paired perfectly with it. Ask for extra sauce. My wife got the Lemon Curd Pancakes and we shared Marciana's Breakfast Fried Rice. Both were excellent. The lumpia was a little greasy, but still tasty. My daughter got the pancakes and immediately gave them a thumbs up. By the end of breakfast, both my wife and daughter were giving me kudos for picking the spot. Doesn't happen often, so I'll take the win. Great food, great service, and the perfect way to end our trip before the drive home. We'll definitely be back.

The restaurant is actually pretty nice and the servers were polite. I think this place must be a…read morelocal favorite as they were pretty busy. The food here is a fusion between Filipino type ingredients and American breakfast. Those familiar enough with Filipino food has to know that it is going to be oily, salty, sweet, heavy, and rich in flavor. That's exactly what we got. The longanisa must be a favorite at the restaurant but it wasn't my favorite. It's a little too lean to be an authentic longanisa. I needed the fatty sweetness of it. Lol. None the less we enjoy this place.

The Creperie Cafe is a gem! Staff is incredibly nice, as is the owner Ehab, and the crepes are HUGE…read moreand filling. I have been sampling my way through their menu since finding them a few weeks ago, and so far you can't go wrong. My 3 year old loves their Choco Monkey Boost smoothies, and I love their savory crepes. I somehow have not yet tried the sweet crepes but friends have really enjoyed them. The space is bright and clean with tons of natural light. Free Wi-Fi, chess, and other details make The Creperie a great place to work, hang out, and bring the family. I am surprised it took us so long to visit, but our family loves this spot! My only warning: Parking can be a little tricky depending on the time of the day.

Egg lovers crepe Brown sugar butter crepe…read moreHot cocoa Drizzle Dream Egg bagel All delicious and friendly staff Casual, cool atmosphere

Bring Cash !! I think maybe they take Venmo but no credit cards. Super friendly service and food…read morecame out fast. Very cottage/home vibes, indoor and outdoor seating available. Most people come for brunch but I got a burger with a side of the bean soup which was well priced for the area and very good both in taste and portioning. No complaints.

Stopped in for breakfast before a work-related job. I haven't been in here in years and probably…read moredidn't write a review way back then. I was able to drop in without waiting and got a corner table close to window to really scope out the room. I was promptly served up water and a menu and the coffee followed up shortly (the coffee was okay, most likely Farmer Brothers). The corned beef hash and eggs came out shortly. It was definitely a hearty dish and it hit the spot and I didn't eat most of the day. The Wagon Wheel is a Carmel Valley staple and worth a stop when you are craving some comfort food.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would!! This place feels like home, the employees treat you…read morelike family! The food AMAZING!! We will definitely be back! Shoutout to Elmer & Angela for making this mamas mother day great!

Pet-friendly place! The food was tasty and the service was exceptional! Prices were reasonable!read more