I stopped by this cafe and was warmly welcomed by owner(not sure) who recommended the pistachio…read morericotta cake as their best seller and I'm so glad I did. It was very light and airy, with a soft, delicate crumb that made each bite feel effortless. The pistachio flavour was subtle and not overly sweet. On top of that, the cafe itself is a very cute, little old-style spot. I'll definitely be coming back.

Great place for gelato! Got spumoni (Cherry+Pistachio+Chocolate) and it was delicious!! Though I…read morewas first hoping to get more cherry than pistachio, I got more Pistachio but that was so tasty! Definitely coming back here next time.

What a lovely restaurant! We had a delicious breakfast. We ate at the bar…read more.. There usually is a wait. Make reservations if you can. The menu is over the top delicious, diverse and very gourmet. Service is great. Attention to detail. I ordered the Avocado toast! Thick delicious with very creamy avocado toast. A wonderful yet pricey breakfast. Enjoy and Bon Appetite!

We are visiting Carmel for the weekend and decided to check this place out for dinner (couldn't get…read morea reservation for brunch). It is a cute spot nestled in between buildings and has both patio and inside seating. We brought our pup and took patio seating. It was cold BUT they provided blankets and heaters! We got the fruited sour and I got the Porto Branco. The drinks were great. Sour was great and PB was perfect. We had the sourdough bread and butter to share as well as the farmers salad with avocado. The vinaigrette was fantastic, the bread was soft inside and crispy outside with the perfect bread to butter ratio (we had extra butter left over). My husband got the lobster roll which was good (not the best) but the brioche roll was great and very filled. I got the King Ora salmon which had complex flavor with miso, pepper and the cabbage was fantastic. For dessert we shared the basque cheesecake which was amazing. It was more creamy and went well with the blackberry. Service could be better but was still pretty good and we would come back again to get brunch!

My brother and I had a drive up highway one today, thru Big Sur to Carmel for our turnaround spot…read more Parking was a challenge as you might expect on a Wednesday morning. Coffee please, well wouldn't ya know there was a place across the street. It was 12noon small place, no line, lots of pastries and some lunchish items in the cooler case. Large hot Mocha no whip for me, P got himself a latte thing. Both drinks were up almost instantly and out we went. First sip ah...warm....wait a second. Paul said mines cold...er. The pastry the server chose for me was good, no pastries are made on the premises. Not sure about the lunch snacks origin. We sat at the bistro tables on the sidewalk and admired the parade of tourists and residents. P went in for a reheat, I washed the pastry back with my warm coffee. The reheat worked for P, no problem. We enjoyed the scenery, had a few laughs, and left when a resident tried to parallel his Rolls Royce in front of us. Nothing special here just a coffee place but certainly convenient for our coffee break. Have a nice day Foodguy-Martin

Came in here for a little pick me up after hiking around the trails at Point Lobos. Legs tired,…read moresoul refreshed, and still chasing that perfect cup of coffee I'm slowly learning my way into. An old friend put me onto Carmel Valley Coffee, so I figured why not give it a chance... and honestly, I'm glad I did. I grabbed a vanilla latte -- simple, safe, and done very very well for this new coffee drinker still trying to find his perfect match. Smooth, warm, and just sweet enough after miles on the trail. The kind of cup that makes you slow down and appreciate the moment. The shop itself is cute, cozy, and carries that laid-back Carmel charm. Service was polite, friendly, and quick -- no rush, no chaos, just good people making good coffee. Whether you're a seasoned caffeine pro or someone like me still figuring out what "notes" and "roast profiles" even mean, this place is worth the stop. A little comfort after a long hike, a little nostalgia courtesy of an old friend, and a latte that hit exactly how it needed to. Already looking forward to coming back.

Whether you're visiting or a Carmel native, Haifa is a must-go destination for coffee lovers. I…read moretried the karmel, nazareth, and nablus coffee flight, The larmel was my favorite, but they were all delicious. We also tried a Dhubai croissant (slathered in chocolate, literally all my dreams come true) and manakeesh, a light and savory flatbread with cheese. All in all, this was the perfect place to stop and take a break while browsing the town.

I was really excited to try Haifa Coffee House, but overall I left feeling underwhelmed. I ordered…read morethe baklava latte expecting something more house-made or unique, but noticed they were using Torani and Monin syrups for their drinks. For a specialty menu, I was hoping for more in-house flavors rather than standard syrups. I also tried the "Dubai" croissant, which sounded amazing, and even their IG photos looked good but didn't quite meet the expectations. It appeared to be a basic croissant (similar to something you might find at Costco), then they take Nutella and spread it on top themselves, then finished with kataifi and pistachios. I was expecting something more elevated-, like a house-made croissant, possibly filled with pistachio cream and topped with a richer chocolate and pistachio spread. The concept is great, but I think the execution could better match the expectations set by the menu.

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 take 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!

Great donuts! Went in to the shop on Saturday afternoon, and didn't have much of a wait - got a…read morenormal yeast glazed and then a chocolate covered donut (powdered cocoa). They made the donuts to order, but only took a few minutes. The normal glazed donut was crispy, chewy, and soft on the inside! The chocolate one had a really thick coating of cocoa powder though, which was a little messy and changed the texture. Would definitely recommend if you're fine with splurging $5 on a donut.

My daughter requested donuts and we came across this place. The donuts looked promising and it was…read morebusy, and luckily we made it about 30 minutes before closing time. We got the blueberry, cherry, and gluten free donuts. We had a short wait and then got our donuts warm. We had to let them cool and then my kids seemed to enjoy the cherry. When my son started eating the blueberry one though, he said it was like dough. I didn't think much of it until he opened it up and I realized it was raw/undercooked dough. This was really disappointing and I had to toss both blueberry donuts. The donuts looked a bit messy and rustic but it didn't bother me honestly. The undercooked donuts are a major issue though. I had the gluten free donut and it was very sweet and dense. It's almost like they added double glaze to hide the flavor and texture of the donut itself. I wanted to like this place but food safety is a huge priority for me and I don't think I would return sadly.

We stopped at this cute lunch spot in a shopping building with lots of local businesses during a…read morestroll through Carmel. The ordering is done at the front counter, and while this may make people turn away, it shouldn't. The menu has sandwiches to full plated meals available for lunch which can fill anyone up depending on how hungry you are. We ordered a variety of dishes, and even though it was a busy Saturday during lunch the cooks and workers were quick to get our food out in a timely manner.

A cute cafe in the middle of a shopping plaza. There's lots of open seating with a steady stream of…read morecustomers. Our food still came out quickly though. We got the macchiato and latte and both were good. The macchiato was quite strong with just one shot so I preferred the latte. 1. Salmon pasta 5/5 The salmon is super tender and they give a decent amount of it. The pasta had a really tasty creamy sauce. I only wish the pasta had a bit more of a bite to it! 2. Philly cheesesteak 4.5/5 Good sized sandwich and the beef is very tender. The sandwich tasted a tad dry. 3. Ham and Brie sandwich 4.5/5 The ham and Brie is inside a very crispy croissant. The center of the croissant was very soft though.

I'm from Southern California and already planning my next trip to Carmel. I visited in November…read more2025, and this spot is at the top of my list to return to. The ambiance was exactly what you hope for--quiet, warm, and inviting--and the staff couldn't have been more friendly. But the real standout? The food. Absolutely over-the-top delicious and deeply satisfying. My husband and I shared the homemade tomato bisque with quiche, a tuna mixed greens salad, and clam chowder. I'm still thinking about that soup and salad--my mouth is watering just writing this. Please keep this place thriving--I want it waiting for us on our next visit!

Even on the sunniest Carmel days, sometimes you just need a little tropical escape Dole Whip at…read moreCafe Luna -- creamy, pineapple perfection that's anything but dull. Swirled high, ridiculously refreshing, and served right here in the heart of Carmel Plaza. Grab one, claim a spot on our sunny patio, watch the world stroll by on Ocean Ave, and pretend you're on a mini-vacation (because in Carmel, every day kinda feels like one anyway). Who's joining me for a swirl? #CafeLunaCarmel #DoleWhip #CarmelByTheSea #CarmelPlaza #PineappleTreats #MontereyBayEats