Best places: Cafes in Carmel-By-The-Sea, United States

👍👍 UPDATE 7 Months Later: I come here basically every day now and it has become a part of my routine. I now have a shirt, a hoodie, a mug, and plenty of stickers. I am now a certified Acmeholic, Acme will be the thing I miss the most after I move. (Previous Review) I have only been here twice and I al...

Comfy cafe setting for coffee, baked goods & a few savory items amid thousands of books for sale.

Cozy yet high-energy choice for Mediterranean specialties, pizza & pasta in a rustic space.

👍👍 This was one of our favorite stops on our trip to CA! We ended up going back a second time in the 2 days we were in Seaside. The food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was wonderful. The owner and staff were so kind and friendly. We got the veggie plus and strawberry chocolate crepes, and...

Casual waterside spot for sweet crêpes & buckwheat galettes, plus packaged crêpes to take away.

Cozy eatery offers seasonal American cuisine with a European influence alongside pastries & tea.

Well-known seafood restaurant featuring elevated regional dishes & a vast wine menu.

All-day breakfast menu, plus lunch, in a casual space with a patio in the Barnyard Shopping Village.

Set in the restored Cooper Molera complex, this bakery & cafe serves an elevated New American menu.

Single-origin coffee, espresso & seasonal cafe bites in airy quarters with cycling decor.

👍👍 Excellent pastries. Initially bought an almond croissant, brioche with vanilla custard, and cinnamon pastry. Almond croissant was the best we've ever had. The filling isn't just marzipan slapped inside like most places, it's like a cream/custard with almond paste, the croissant itself, exceptional....

Quaint, waterside kitchen with seafood recipes & marina views, plus weekly specials & Sunday brunch.

Sprawling American restaurant dishes up casual fare for brunch, lunch & dinner among rustic decor.

👍👍 Delicious! I’ve been to Carmel a few times and this was my first time stopping by Dutch Door Donuts. There were a couple donuts up front so you could see what they look like, but the donuts are made for you when you order! I got a nitro brew, two donuts, and picked up some treats for my dog. The don...

Spot serving chicken, steak & seafood prepared by knife-twirling chefs on the hibachi, plus sushi.

Serving traditional health-inspired Greek cuisine in an intimate setting for more than 20 years.

Casual restaurant serving cocktails & Asian fusion eats in a warm dining area that has a patio.

Diners select their own prime cuts of beef at this old-school steakhouse with on-site dry-age room.

International cuisine served in an informal bistro featuring exposed bricks, a wine bar & a patio.

👍👍 Wow!! This is some of the best milk tea I’ve ever had! I got the Coconut-Parrot and am blown away by how good it is. Super flavorful without being too sweet. They really care about giving you a high quality drink you’ll enjoy - they offered me a taste test before finalizing the drink. Highly recom...