5th Avenue Deli
Try Harris Ranch tri-tip sandwich or a picnic box
5th Avenue Deli has built Carmel beach picnics since 1991, boxing sandwiches from Harris Ranch tri-tip to falafel a short walk from the sand.
Eat well in Carmel-by-the-Sea for under €15 a plate: the places locals on a budget actually use.
Cheap eats worth seeking out
5 places
Bruno's Market & Deli
Try Oakwood barbecue tri-tip sandwich
Bruno's Market & Deli grocers the village from 6th and Junipero in Carmel, its oakwood barbecue and deli turning out tri-tip and rib sandwiches.
Carmel Bakery
- ★ 3.9
- Bakery
- $
- Ocean Avenue
Try Giant soft pretzel or a breakfast burrito
Carmel Bakery keeps the village's cheapest classic lunch on Ocean Avenue: a giant pretzel or breakfast burrito from the 1899 storefront counter.
Book food experiences in Carmel-by-the-Sea
3 hours
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Classic Food Tour
Taste local specialties with a knowledgeable local guide in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Explore charming streets, hear local stories, and enjoy five tastings with adult beverag...
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1.5 hours
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Macaron making with a Master Chef
Learn to make macarons from scratch in a small, hands-on class in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect macaron and take home a dozen macaron...
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Viator · 3.2 h
Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Carmel-by-the-Sea's original and only locally owned food tour, rooted in this community since 2012. Discover the village's best-kept culinary secrets on this 3-hour gu...
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Rise + Roam Bakery and Pizzeria
- ★ 3.8
- Pizzeria
- $$
- Carmel Plaza
Try Pizza with a salad, or a pastry and coffee
Rise + Roam Bakery and Pizzeria is Carmel's budget-friendly sit-down, serving pizzas, soups and salads in Carmel Plaza without dinner pricing.
Nora's
Try Handhelds $15-18, shareables from $7
Nora's gives Carmel a sit-down dinner under $20 a head, the Nimri family pricing shareables from $7 and handhelds at $15-18 on San Carlos Street.
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