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Omg the breakfast was so delicious! The pancakes were huge, but super yummy! I can't remember exactly what the hubby's breakfast was called, so sorry, but we loved it as well and the portions are enormous! The coffee was nice and strong, we loved everything and the service, fabulous, fast and friendly.
On a recent trip to the Bay Area we had a chance to swing by the Monterey Peninsula on the way south and visit with a dear friend. This "young lady" and I have been great pals since 4th grade, and that was quite a while ago. Ahem! She's lived in Carmel since the early 80's and knows so many great places to go. She recommended From Scratch as a good spot to meet for breakfast. On a foggy morning, we parked on the exterior of The Barnyard and took a meandering path to find the restaurant. I had actually dined in that space many, many years ago. I don't even recall what it was called at that time. The From Scratch iteration is wonderful! It's cozy and charming on the inside. I didn't end up taking many pix inside as they were so consistently full of patrons that I didn't want to intrude on people's meals. They also have an outdoor patio area, which is kept warm by heaters, but my friend had scored a table inside near the fireplace, and that turned out to be a perfect place. The menu has all the breakfast favorites, but with their own little creative twists. It was hard to narrow down to a final choice of what to order. Service was excellent throughout, and our server had a just-right sense of humor. The portions are enormous!!! Dear Hubby and I could have easily split one plate and would have gone away completely full. If one is going to order whichever dish you choose, unless you haven't eaten for a week, I would plan that you'll be taking away leftovers. Their homemade sausage patties were superb with a subtle sweet taste that complimented the savory meat. Thick, fluffy French toast was so delicious with real maple syrup to drizzle on top. DH fully enjoyed his biscuits and gravy. I don't know how he ate as much as he did, but I did do most of the driving in the afternoon while he napped off that breakfast! It was so divine to visit with my sweet friend in such a lovely atmosphere while eating delicious food. What a wonderful start to the day! I can see this being a draw for locals and visitors alike.
Food Ordered the Triple D Sampler (biscuits and gravy, with eggs and a cup of brisket chili) - yum! I think the chili was my favorite part - flavorful and good texture. The gravy for the biscuits and gravy was spiced well. My husband got the cinnamon roll pancakes and a side of a bacon. He was pleased with his meal. Pancakes were huge! Our lattes were pleasant - good presentation and flavor. Service Our server was patient, friendly, and informative. Ambiance The restaurant had an elevated diner vibe, nothing felt dated. I saw that they had a homemade mole for their breakfast burritos. Would definitely come back to try that out.
While visiting Carmel for a single night before hitting the road to explore Big Sur, I was on the hunt for a breakfast that would be open early, casual vibes, and (of course) delicious! My Yelp search introduced From Scratch Restaurant which satisfied all of my requirements but seeing that they were featured on Triple D is what sealed the deal. So I found myself (and my husband) inside the cozy diner shortly after they opened at 8am. If I could give half stars, I would give my experience a 3.5. The waitress had a lovely personality and was a pro at upselling (not mad at it). I ordered a single Granola Pancake and added a side of bacon and a fried egg. Thanks to the server's recommendation, I chose fresh blueberries and fresh banana to be cooked right into my pancake. It was the best pancake I have ever had!! Light and fluffy, little pockets of fruit bursting in my mouth, and the crunchy granola baked into the top! The servings are generous, so I ended up sharing some of my pancake with my husband and took a couple pieces of thick bacon to-go. My vanilla latte was served beautifully in a clear stein-style mug. It was quite hot, so I ended up taking it to-go since I did not drink much of it during my meal. However, after leaving, I realized the latte was burnt. My husband confirmed his black coffee also tasted burnt but he just kept adding sugar to it until he could drink it. I wish we had said something during the meal, but sadly the bad coffee brought my stars from a 4 down to a 3.5. I would definitely return for the pancake! If you need a cozy and casual diner breakfast, From Scratch is a fair choice.
Wow been a year. Could not wait for our return. Cool morning with our dog. Seated quickly on patio. Host turned on heater which was welcoming. Great open area with great ambiance. Server Nick was quickly out to our table. Bloody Marys ordered and quickly delivered. Food again was overloaded crazy plate. So what's wrong with that. Again another awesome experience. Looking forward to next year.
We were in town for a fun staycation anniversary trip vibe and decided to stop by this restaurant for a hearty breakfast meal before we enjoyed the rest of our day. I ended up ordering a veggie omelette with potatoes and sourdough toast. The portions were very generous, the food was well seasoned, I just knew I was going to look forward to my leftovers later lol. When we sat down, we were immediately offered water and coffee. Our food came out with a reasonable time and all of the staff was very kind and welcoming. this is a busy breakfast and brunch spot, it seemed that everyone was enjoying their meal. We sat outside on the patio area to enjoy our meal and coffee & definitely will stop again next time we're in the area.
Well, second visit to Monterey in past six months and of course this meant a return visit to one of our favorite restaurants, From Scratch! First of all, we lucked out because we were seated quickly and got the same amazing waiter, John. He always makes sure that we love our meals, he is friendly and attentive, the perfect waiter! Our meals were just as good this time as last. This time my husband and I both had omelets but with different sides. Let me just say, the portions are huge and will keep you full all day! The bacon is the best I have ever tasted anywhere and the cheesy grits were a unique and delish side. The eggs were so fluffy! I just love this place and wish I could go here every week! Whenever we go to the coast, this is a tradition now: breakfast at From Scratch!! Yummmm-o
We stop at this "mall" a few times a year on our way to/home from Camping in Big Sur. Had no idea this breakfast/brunch gem was hidden away & would definitely stop here again. Don't come here if you are in a rush or want something fast! The positives: fantastic dark roast coffee (free refills), huge meal portions, great range of choices, excellent ingredients, everything made from scratch, and pricing was good value in out opinion. The challenges: long wait time (we visited on a Sunday 11:30/primetime) -we waited 45-60 minutes to be seated & took a bit for our food to arrive but appreciated the coffee & endless refills (be aware its 5.50 per person). I ordered the skillet with Eggs scrambled & choice of 3 items. I chose bacon, onions & topped with sliced avocado served over potatoes & i had the homemade cheese biscuit which was a wonderful complement served with homemade marmalade. And i requested a side of pico de gallo (tasted homemade) that made it perfect. My hubby had the wrap which is the burrito with 3 items -he chose bacon avocado & jalapeno) and had a side of potatoes. The burrito had a mole sauce on it that might have been better served on the side. His potatoes tasted overly salty. Would definitely come here again to try the eggs benedict, or French toast, or pancakes or hamburger---so many good things passed by our table. If you are not in a hurry and want a very filling brunch this is your place. And if you have to wait for a table, looked like you could order mimosas and bloody mary's in the store while you wait.
We came to From Scratch on our way back to LA. I was excited to find that this place featured on the Food Network. We ordered the French toast and the From scratch breakfast roll. We thought the food was over all ok, I did wish the breakfast roll wasn't covered in the sauce. The food felt average but solid. Fairly generous portions. The place was pretty busy but we got seated quickly.
This place was excellent! Recently visited after getting a recommendation from an employee at the hotel we were staying at. Located in a shopping center that is full of shops and eateries. It's located inside on the lower level. The service that we received was very friendly and we felt cared for by the staff. Most importantly the food was PHENOMENAL. The portions were large. The dishes were flavorful and the ingredients tasted fresh. I can't wait to go back and visit whenever I'm in the area.
My bf and I came early on a Sunday morning and it was busy!! We got lucky and got seats inside but it was definitely very crowded. The huge portions kept us satiated for hours after and we were made to feel right at home by the amazing service. We would definitely come back to try more of their menu the next time we're in town. Finding the restaurant is definitely a little bit confusing but such a cute area to explore. My bf ordered the corn beef hash with potatoes and cheese biscuit (3.5/5): We loved the fluffiness of the cheese biscuit and it went well with the jam provided. Potatoes were very well seasoned. while the corned beef hash was flavorful, it was also a bit dry which was disappointing. The potatoes included with the hash were very flavorful as well. Because of the beef hash being dry though he'd probably skip this next time. I ordered the Sausage benedict with fresh fruit (4/5): Creamy, saucy, and very delicious. The inclusion of mushrooms and onions in this Benedict added a nice texture and helped break up some of the heaviness from the dish. Loved that the English muffin used was soft and easy to cut into.
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1 year ago
This was a delicious breakfast! The sides were our favorite - the fried cheese grits and the cheddar cheese biscuit stole the show! Highly recommend a coffee to go with this excellent meal! It was also a nice surprise to find this spot pretty reasonably priced. This was the perfect brunch stop on the way to Monterey - and would recommend going early! The outdoor area was very busy and had a wait, but we were okay with eating indoors and were sat immediately. read more
Portions HUGE! Service great! You definitely aren't coming here for Michelin star cuisine or classy ambiance. You're here for hearty hangover food or a huge breakfast you're too lazy to make yourself and gossip over. My friend and I were just looking for a meal (huevos ranchero & breakfast burrito) to satiate us for a 7 hr traffic-filled drive home to SoCal. Both dishes, though hearty, were quite bland. For the burrito, most of the flavor was coming from the cheese. Potatoes were under seasoned, and the salsa lacked a spicy kick that forced me to douse the entire plate in Cholula. I was also disappointed with the tiny morsel of avocado they gave me. I was only allowed to choose 3 add-ons to put in the burrito-- I chose avocado, mushroom and black beans-- meaning that my burrito only had mushroom and black beans with that tiny avocado piece on top. Sad! If you want a traditional American, small-town/diner brunch experience that fills your stomach to the brim, From Scratch delivers. If you're wanting a more creative breakfast experience, look elsewhere. read more
2 years ago
So glad I found this gem. Awesome food drink and service. Tucked in a classic Carmel store cluster, it was a pleasure to walk to. read more
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It seems at this place dishes and plates are not washed correctly! I ordered pancake and found pieces of ham under my pancake. Then I realized egg yokes from the previous order are still in my plate. I showed it to the server and he quickly changed the plate and pancake both but the new plate had the same problem! I looked at my sister's plate who had ordered beef brisket, the same egg yoke and remaining of previous person's food was still around her plates too! It was sooooo disgusting! If you are worried about transmitted diseases stay away from this place! read more
2 years ago
Visited Carmel for the weekend and we came across this little breakfast joint that quickly became one of my favorite breakfast places I've ever tried. My husband and I loved it so much we came back two mornings in a row. The first day I got the cinnamon French toast with a side of sausage link, fresh fruit and a vanilla latte and my husband got an omelet with potatoes. I loved my friend toast, it was perfectly sweet and the sausage links were probably the best I've had. My husbands omelet was delicious as well and the potatoes were AMAZING. The portions were a great size as well. The next morning we opted to share an omelet and potatoes with a side of sausage links. Highly recommend read more
Can't believe we haven't been back here in several years. Forgot how much we love this place for its extensive breakfast and lunch menu. Lots of indoor and pet friendly, heated outdoor seating options. Generous portions, and good quality food. Here's what we ordered this time: * Make Your Own Creation Omelet - Pick 4 items (we picked turkey, Swiss cheese, onions and avocado) for your omelet, a side and bakery item. For the side, we ordered the Fried Cheese Grits...a delicious treat of soft cheesy grits inside and crisp outside. Our bakery item was the Cheese Biscuit... it was good, but not as amazing as I remember it the 1st time (maybe if it were fresh out of the oven it might have made the difference). * BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich -- Beef Brisket was tasty and tender. Ordered the Beef Brisket Chili as a side and I have to say I enjoyed that even more than the sandwich! Nice chunks of flavorful tender brisket made for a super tasty and hearty chili. Overall, it's tough eating here if you are on a low carb diet...LOL. However, solid choice for a breakfast & brunch place in the Carmel area at a reasonable price. Be prepared for a wait if you come on a holiday or weekend. read more
Found this place on Tictok. Was visited by Guy Fierri from Food network. Service and restaurant really good, clean, great layout. I got the biscuits and gravy. Biscuit was denser than I was used to but I'm told it's more of a southern recipe. Sausage not with great flavor and no crumbled sausage in the gravy so lacking in flavor to me. Also the eggs not very creamy. Their pepper sauce actually helped excite the dish a lot so that was a happy surprise. My boyfriend got the Huevos rancheros which he was surprised almost got served like nachos but he was happy with his selection. I would definitely come back to try other selections. Overall a good experience read more
Stopped here after a hike. The location was a bit tricky to find but the area was nice. The food was delicious and portions were very generous. I got the breakfast skillet with eggs, bell peppers, mushrooms, and veggie sausage. Flavor was great, food was a bit oily though. My partner got special, with potatoes, eggs, biscuits and gravy, and chili. He loved everything and it was a lot of food. Good value restaurant and would go again! read more
2 years ago
Came here while visiting Carmel and had to stop by since it was featured on Food Network! The wait was about 40minutes on the Sunday of Presidents' Day weekend, which wasn't too bad! We were seated inside on a nice, sunny day, which we didn't mind. But, the air inside felt very heavy and it was very warm. Would've helped if maybe there was something to help circulate more air. It made the dining experience a little uncomfortable, especially since the tables are also decently close together. We ordered the Triple D Special, with came with their sausage biscuit and brisket chili, and also got the Cinnamon roll pancake. - Sausage Biscuit (10/10): this was probably one of my favorite breakfast dishes I've ever had in my life. The sweetness from the biscuit and the savory flavors paired so perfectly together. I couldn't get enough - Brisket Chili (7/10): I'm not the biggest fan of chili but this one was still delicious! Just maybe need a bit more sour cream haha - Cinnamonroll Pancake (10/10): I love cinnamon rolls and pancakes, so this was the perfect combo! It had a crisp cinnamon sugar top almost, which made it the perfect bite paired with the fluffy soft pancake. 100% recommend coming here! Wish I lived closer so I could come here more often :) read more
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1 year ago
So convenient for my friends and me because our hotel was 200ft away haha Get there early on the weekends because there was an hour wait starting at 11am on a Saturday. We got seated and staff was sweet Portions are huge so you can definitely share + French toast (friend's order) - took a bite, it was yummy but filling, would recommend + Pancakes (friend's order) - ok, nothing outstanding + BBQ Beef Brisket sandwich (my order!) - a bit on the salty side and fries were a bit well done, I'd say skip this item + Carmel Omlette - good and would recommend Would recommend if you're in the area seeking brunch read more
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The service was amazing the food was really good. The place was cute and packed. I came here for my birthday and would 100 percent come again! I just would not get the suasuage patties again just not my fav. read more
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1 year ago
staff was very friendly, menu had lots of options, food was verrryyyyy yummy, and the inside/outside had a very cozy and home-y vibe!! definitely will come back if i am back in monterey! read more
Best breakfast in Carmel! Waylon was our server and he was amazing! The granola pancakes are the best I've had anywhere! They have delicious red potatoes! The Carmel omelette was so tasty. Lots of outdoor seating. Coffee is dark and delicious! Don't miss eating here! A perfect gem in the Barnyard. read more
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2 years ago
Amazing customer service. Great food. And amazing cinnnamon roll pancakes! I would definitely recommend this place if you are in Carmel by the sea. read more
2 years ago
We love from scratch! We come here everytime that we come to Carmel. The staff are all was kind, friendly and service is pretty quick. We prefer to sit outside as inside can be a little crowded. The cinnamon pancakes are the real star of the show they are so good I always get a side of sausage of eggs that are good as well. My husband will get a skillet and they are always good to. Highly recommend you try this place and definitely get the cinnamon roll pancakes. read more
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3 years ago
Great little place in Carmel. Yelped it after a walk at the beach (Monastery Beach). I was very indecisive, but our waiter was awesome! She recommended the cinnamon pancake, but the burrito also looked good as the table across ordered it. So I shared the pancake with my cousin & ordered half a burrito. I was amazed that I could order half & still a decent size. Pancake was a little sweet, yet very tasty & not bulky. The burrito was so yummy (eggs, cheese, spinach, & beef chorizo). It was covered with mole sauce, which made it different. It also came with delicious potatoes. My cousin ordered the skillet which he said was so good. He finished his plate lol. Service was great and average prices for being Carmel. Will return. read more
2 years ago
This place was really tasty! I liked the biscuits and gravy but the sausage patty was different. Lots to choose from and it's nearby alot of beautiful places. Service was okay - seemed like a locals spot but was still welcoming. read more
4 years ago
Amazing breakfast spot. It gets very busy, but well worth the wait. Food is good, portions are large, and service can be a bit slow, but friendly. read more
1 year ago
Breakfast was delish, I would come back for sure, service was good, it's nice little place and portions solid size. read more
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2 years ago
My favorite place for breakfast! Service is always top notch - staff is friendly and on top of their game. Food is delicious and very filling. Beautiful location as well. read more
2 years ago
The ultimate for forty years on the Monterey Peninsula for breakfast and brunch. The best eggs Benedict you'll ever, experience, also recently tried the club wrap, very good. Enjoy! read more
3 years ago
This place is so homey and delicious. It was on diners drive ins and dives. We all got yummy food. The cinnamon roll pancake is huge and we all took a bite. We got a sample of the chili and it looked just as good as it did on the tv show! I got the egg scramble with fried eggs on top. The family got an order of the biscuits and gravy and the eggs Benedict. It was a great experience and the staff is amazing read more
MUST TRY!! My husband and I went here after we had a friend recommend it, and it blew us out of the water. I ordered the veggie eggs benedict, my husband got the extreme biscuits & gravy (HIGHLY recommend), and we shared the cinnamon roll pancake. Everything was so flavorful and fresh! Our server recommended the cinnamon roll pancake and it tasted like a hybrid of yellow cake mixed with icing and cinnamon, and melts in your mouth!! They are HUGE, so one is totally enough to share. But one more is only $1 more...so might as well take one to go ;) Anyways, this probably tops my list of best brunch places I've ever been to. And I've been to my fair share of good brunch read more
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3626 The Barnyard
Carmel, CA 93923
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(831) 625-2448
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Do you serve, gluten-free pancakes, French toast, or GF waffles?
The only gluten free option on the menu is corn tortillas from a carb standpoint.
Are you dog friendly?
Yes. I saw a couple individuals eating with a very attentive dog at their outside table.
Hi there. Are you pet friendly?
Big outside seating area and several dogs were seated there with their families
Have you added gluten-free pancakes or bread to your menu yet?
Today we came for takeout and were planning to eat at one of the outdoor tables in the garden as instructed. Sat down at one of the outdoor tables and were told it belonged to SUR. Which of the outdoor tables are for everyone?
First off I am very sorry that that happened to you. Typically SUR is not open at the same time we are. So that we actually share - they use our tables outside at night sometimes. There is a picnic table on the back grassy area that is common… Read more
Do they have vegan gluten free options?
We have salads, beyond burger and skillets (ask for no eggs or cheese) that can be tailored to your needs! Looking forward to serving you soon.
Do they take reservations?
At this time we do not take reservations. We do offer same day call ahead if we have a waitlist.… Read more
Do they have gluten free pancakes?
No I am sorry - at this time we do not serve gluten free pancakes. We do have other gluten free options - like our amazing skillet!
Open on Mondays?
Yes! Absolutely - seven days a week 362 days a year.… Read more
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