This might be the most beautiful breakfast I've ever had. It's like a little jewel box very French. Eggs and scones. Homemade jam. Great tea. Lovely service. Cash only. read more

The Tuck Box - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, California

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This place is a nice and cute spot. I felt the service was great, and I was thoroughly impressed with the decor there that matched the season, especially during my road trip. I felt welcomed, even though it is cash only, I was glad because I got to walk the surrounding area and Carmel is a lovely city to go out and about. Food was tasty, I'd 100% recommend, don't forget to carry cash on hand! :) PS: Don't be that tourist that takes a selfie outside without actually eating there, try the food! Lol read more

We wanted to check out Carmel by the sea and we were craving brunch, this was one of the few places still serving brunch after 11am (still blows my mind that places would stop serving brunch at 11am). The ambiance itself is very cute and adorable, like being in a whimsical caricature. The food was good but definitely overpriced and it sucked that they took cash only. Service was also weird, each time I would ask a question, I would get a condescending tone. Their scone is good though, especially with the purple marmalade but its not your typical scone. read more

The Tuck Box - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, California

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Located in downtown Carmel, this restaurant is small and very into it but yet has everything you need for a great experience. The staff is awesome and are constantly making sure you're doing well. The decor is unique and it feels like you are eating a a family friends house. The food was very good! Potatoes and Eggs Benedict 9/10 Scone with Jams 10/10 * FYI- they only take cash here! They have an ATM onsite for your liking. *Parking can be difficult as they only have street parking read more

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The absolutely best breakfast ever! Worth driving all the way from LA highly recommend everyone to try it read more

The Tuck Box - Salmon Benedict and waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, California

They're cash only or you pay via Zelle, completely under staffed, the food is average diner food (although the prices are reasonable so you aren't over paying for average diner food), and the "scones" are actually slices of deep fried corn bread - this made me the most angry, followed by the 20 min it took to just pay the bill because there's only one woman who gives you what seems to be her private cell number to input to Zelle, and then she has you sit there until the transaction processes and finally has a moment to swing by and confirm. Super under staffed so this all takes forever. It's really dumb management though because even if for some reason you are a large business who doesn't take credit cards DURING COVID (which is irresponsibl), you should just have Venmo or Zelle codes printed on your menu. Also, they should Google what a scone is. Overall, the building is cute but don't fall for it - as a restaurant this place is a disappointment on the most basic levels. There are dozens of alternative options in Carmel which won't ruin your morning. read more

The Tuck Box - "Scones" are NOT scones- they are slices of cornmeal toast. Google "scone" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, California

Tuck box: A cute shop We dropped by the Tuck Box in Carmel on the way to Big Sur because my boyfriend had their scones once and thought I would really like them too. I was intrigued since who can say no to good scones?  When we arrived the store front, I Immediately adored this little shop. Everything had rounded edges and all features had fine craftsmanship. It Kinda reminded me of the Els 4Gats cafe from Barcelona, and that brought a smile to my face.  Due to our time restrictions, we ordered scones to go. However, customers could still dine in at that time. We ordered two scones that tasted more like a heartier artisan bread, and I liked it. I smeared on the berry, orange marmalade, and fresh cream topping and all were delicious. My boyfriend didn't like the marmalade as much because it has a bitter aftertaste to it, but I found it quite nice since it added a layer of complexity. You gotta eat them while they are hot though. We saved a few to eat later, and it didn't taste the same. If I have a chance to visit Carmel again, I'd make a reservation and have a proper breakfast or afternoon tea. read more

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Got here 12:45ish on 3/11/25, only ones in the restaurant. We sat ourselves, waiter comes by and throws the menus on the table and walks away. 5 minutes later comes by and leaves water on the table. Another 5 go by until she ask what we would like to drink. Walks by to the kitchen and I overhear her tell the kitchen im going to tell them we close in 40 minutes. That was the last straw for me. Asked to be charged for one cup of coffee and with a disgusting attitude the waiter said it would be $5.20 OK. Completely avoid horrible experience. read more

Super whimsical and cute inside. The scones and house made jams were out of this world! Cozy inside and small menu, but everything we had was great. It looks like it was taken out of a fairytale book. Service was very good! read more

Sweet small place. I enjoyed brunch with my friends. Server was very nice. I loved the Jack & Avocado omelette & the side of bacon was delicious. Best omelette I've ever had. Taking the hubs there soon. read more

Part of 6 and very well taken care of! We have been here before a few years ago and had a great experience but after reading the reviews were kind of worried, Hilda took great care of us and in addition to great service we had great food, hands down recommend the tuck box! read more

My wife and I were here in September before the flood of negative reviews regarding the Owner's positions on politics. So, I'm reviewing based on the restaurant, its service, and food to start. Then I offer some opinions at the end rather than make readers sit through that before getting to the review. We really enjoyed our breakfast here. Service was excellent. Our Server was masked and reminded us of the rules if we went inside to use the restrooms. Food was very good, and the ambiance can't be beat (you keep expecting to see Hobbits walk by). My wife had a very good Eggs Benedict, and I had a perfectly prepared Waffle and side of grilled ham. As with many of the breakfast spots in Carmel, they are cash only. Not a complaint, just be prepared. So, it is a good place to get breakfast, but then there's the table with the MAGA and anti-Governor Newsom materials. I don't happen to agree, but I don't deny anyone the right to their opinion. I just don't see what this has to do with offering a dining experience. We weren't there for political reasons; just to eat. I'm a small business owner too and it just doesn't make sense to me to alienate half my potential market. Certainly have your beliefs and opinions, but keep them separate from your business. I know the owner has already been in legal trouble over this and I can't imagine that's going to help him in the future if he ever needs to go before some government board to get a license or variance or something. They're not going to forget the guy who flaunted the rules. So you believe so strongly that you're willing to alienate customers, regulators, and the judiciary. Doesn't seem like a recipe for long-term success. Business that succeed in the long-term tend to be the ones that adapt and innovate when conditions change. Those that fight to keep things the same tend to die. read more

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Really cute area, but unfortunately the staff was against masks and the food wasn't very good. I had eggs Benedict and a side of potatoes (comes separately). read more

We went there for the cute inside and outside. The food was delicious and reasonably priced compared to all other over priced restaurants in Carmel. We had waffles, omelets and sunny side up eggs with potatoes and crispy bacon. The staff were friendly and fast. The bathroom was correctly labeled as the water "closet". The only drawback was it doesn't accept credit cards. read more

We had a delightful brunch here with a friend. I opted for the avocado and Jack omelette with scones in the side. The omelette was light and fluffy and the scones were awesome. These aren't what you normally get, they are soft, buttery and chewy. When paired with the fresh jam - outstanding! The ambiance is so great in itself. Stop in and check it out. read more

Awful service here. we waited over an hour in line only to find they'd stopped taking tables 30 mins prior. Zero communication from the staff. There's only like 7 tables inside so it's not like they're overworked. They stopped service before 1:00 pm, though they're allegedly open till 2:30. One person who was finishing also said they were out of eggs, turkey, salmon and several other things. Skip it. read more

Food was amazing and very tasty even the scones are to die for. Waitress was very attentive don't know why people are complaining about. read more

The Tuck Box - Egg's Benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, California

ABSOLUTELY BEST BREAKFAST IN 5 days here's why; *Waiter Krista so positive efficient and professional knowing all about this quaint historical and so character filled cafe with a home cooked menu. ** Built in 1092s Care since 1940s **** Delicious made from scratch recipes *** Super clean & Sanitary *** Absolutely loved our breakfast Lets all support our restaurants and servers-- CHOOSE LOVE read more

The Tuck Box - Our perfect Walk tress Krista - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, California

Eggs Benedict and a scone. Simply delightful. The scone was like none other. Typically associate them as dry and unappetizing but this was anything but. Love this place. Presentation was very nice. Worth returning to. read more

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The Tuck Box is incredible! My boyfriend and I had such a great meal, and loved how kind the staff were. The decor was so cute, and made me feel like I was in a fairytale. Their scones are a must-try!! read more

I'm guessing people come for the unique architecture, because the food was just okay. My husband got a sandwich. Not a bad sandwich, but it was just a sandwich and they got the side order wrong. I got the Welsh rarebit eggs Benedict. Not sure if it's supposed to be that way but it was oddly gritty and lukewarm. We did come half hour before closing so I can understand why, but the person waiting on us looked a little angry and impatient. I would try somewhere else for food next time. read more

The scone is absolutely bollocks. For the cafe to consider itself an english restraurant, it seems extremely unreasonable that the menu describes the scone as "the Tuck Box scone" which would have u expecting a crispy exterior and a slightly doughy but crumbly inner, only to be met with a soft spongy tea cake described as " the scottish scone". They arent even the same country. If you're looking for a real english scone, don't try this place. read more

Food was okay. Service was not good. Mandatory service fee of 20% that isn't disclosed in the menu. And when asked if tip is included she said no LOL. Nonsense rules like minimum spend amount per person. Also cash only but at least that one was mentioned on the menu. read more

Came here 10//8/22 for my daughters Birthday, as we come here every year as a special mommy and me only day. As always we were not disappointed. We decided to each start off with a scone with tea and share some bacon. My daughter was sooo hungry she asked if we could order another scone and have another to go. So since it was her special day I obliged. Our waitress was AMAZING and attentive . If you haven't been here it's a must while in Carmel. They have some very fun and unique teapots. They're scones are to die for and cone with whipped cream, Ollie berry jam and orange marmalade. It's in a quaint little house very reminiscent of cottages you may see in Europe. read more

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It's a cute house that looks like a cottage and definitely worth visiting if you're in the area. There's history behind this house and I wanted to see it in person. First of all, this whole area is super tranquil and charming. There's many restaurant choices but I really wanted to experience Tuck box. I mean, it's such an adorable looking fairy tale house! Since we had our dog, we sat outside in the little patio area. Being a Saturday morning after 10am, this place was packed. But there was no wait. I wanted to try their scones and jelly. Seems like it's what they are known for. I have read mixed reviews about how some people liked it a lot while others thought it wasn't their cup of tea. My verdict is that these scones were different and not the typical scones I've made at home. I loved the crunchy exterior and the subtle sweetness compared to the very dense and sweet bready scones. They were good because it was something that I couldn't just get any where else. In that respect, I enjoyed my scones along with some bacon and eggs. Otherwise, this would be like any other typical breakfast place. Just a really cute ambience! read more

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A tiny place with sweet ambiance. This cottage was a delightful stop on our visit to Carmel. Breakfast was lovely and included tasty eggs Benedict. The scones are their specialty so don't forget to order one to share. read more

We were initially taken by the adorable look of this magical little cottage and excited to eat breakfast there. Then when we read the reviews we were a little wary... But after eating there, we cannot understand why anyone would give this place less than 5 stars! We were immediately sat at the coziest table and were served hot coffee within minutes by the friendly waitress. Our kids got hot chocolate served out of a cute blue bird pitcher. We had yummy Belgian waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon, and, of course, their signature scones. They are very unique and a family recipe from 1941 according to our waitress. They were super yummy with the fresh made jams and hand whipped cream. We were delighted with our experience, and my son says it was one of the best restaurants he's been to in his life. He really liked that waffle A perfectly quaint Carmel breakfast spot! read more

Our server was great and we appreciated that the restaurant only accepted cash. I remember eating here as a kid and it did not disappoint. Beautiful experience! read more

I have been going to the Tuck Box for 60 plus years, how sad to see this tradition deteriorate to rudeness and mediocrity! The young girl waitress was charming and kind, the older lady (probably owner) was incredibly rude, asked us 4 times if she could clear our plates while we were eating. her unkind method to hasten our exit. The food was average, no flavor Hollandaise sauce. They purposefully publish an old menu on their web site, prices have nearly doubled and clearly they want you to arrive thinking a good deal is awaiting you. The final straw, they refused credit cards, no where was this rule visible to customers, clearly tax is a consideration here. I never will return to my old favorite. I don't understand how people like this end up in a people oriented service industry. Good luck Tuck Box! read more

Even though we went when there was a lot of controversy going on when we visited, we all enjoyed it very much! They let you know right away they are cash only and that there is an ATM nearby if needed. The menu wasn't long but had great choices. I got the salmon Benedict and could not e happier with my choice. My friend got the mushroom sandwich, which I got the try and it was amazing!!! The real winner for me though was the scones and jams. I even purchased a jar of jam to take back home! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and can't wait to come back myself! read more

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Best Breakfast Restaurant in town.. Jeff the owner will always treat you as family.. A must do if ever in town. Cheers read more

The Tuck Box - Eggs Benedict! Best in town! And guess what, they are now fully open!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, California

the homey ambiance is so comforting, try their signature scones with the homemade whipped cream, truly unmatched read more

The Tuck Box - crispy waffle with their signature scones! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel, California

The Tuck Box is so Cute & is a Fantastic Place to have Breakfast! The Food is Really Good & service is Excellent!

My daughter and I were looking forward to eating here but the "angry with life" waitress ruined it. Tiny waiting area. No room to wait. Have to continually shuffle for customers exiting and leaving. Waited for 5 minutes, then politely asked waitress if my name could be put on list. She was very annoyed that I even asked and told me "I'm busy, in a bit," then she abruptly walked away. The place is tiny and I'd have to move continually for customers exiting and entering. Waited another 5 minutes then she gruffly asked me the number of my party. I said 2 and she turned and walked away. No estimates- nothing. Wanted to wait outside (was tired of shuffling around) so just wanted to know how long it might be. I waited another 5 minutes and then politely, kindly asked her an estimate so I could wait outside, which only helps the restaurant and it's patrons. She very angrily said "I don't know and could you stop bothering me?!?!" Other customers waiting were shocked, as was I. We promptly left. This place has so much potential. Sadly, the interior of the restaurant has been neglected and desperately needs a paint job. Could be a magical eating experience there- but it's so run down. And sadly, at 10 am in the morning, this waitress was also very run down and hating her job/life. read more

The service was great and place was cute. However the food was way overpriced and awful. Not coming back. Definitely I won't recommend this place. read more

Food was very mediocre and service was slow. Ambiance is nice. Their menu is very limited and they are cash only. read more

There are a gazillion better food options in Carmel. Service is horrible. The waitress was rude and grumpy and it looks like other reviewers state the same. The only thing that's decent here is the raspberry jam. read more

The place is quaint surrounded by a corner of nice succulents! Another mystical gem hidden among the alleys of Carmel-By-The-Sea!

Just had breakfast here for the second time and probably the last.. Ordered eggs beni $14 comes with nothing, side of potatoes $6.50. Beni was tasteless, soggy muffin, ham was boiled, no flavor on the hollandaise. Potatoes again no flavor, server never even asked how every was. Service was slow yet one of the 2 servers found time to dance in the kithchen..the cook has probably worked their fo 20 years and clearly does not care. Absolutely disgusting! read more

My fiancé and I were staying in the area and asked the hotel staff about a good breakfast place and this place was suggested. The seating for this place is quiet small on the inside, but there is plenty of seating outside on the deck for those interested. My fiancé and I both ordered an eggs Benedict which was absolutely delicious! It was made excellently and the sauce on top was great. I also ordered a fruit salad to go along with my meal. For drinks my fiancé ordered a Bloody Mary extra spicy and I a breakfast margarita lol. Let me tell you, both were extremely strong so be careful lol! Also, I should note, they only take cash and do not take cards so be prepared. There is an ATM down the block. Overall a great place to visit. read more

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