Where to sit, sip and slow down in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Coffee shops, bakeries with seats and the places Carmel-by-the-Sea lingers in over a cortado.
5 places
Order Single-origin drip from the company's own roasts
Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co. opens its Ocean Avenue counter in Carmel at 06:30, pouring the local roastery's beans hours before the village wakes.
Order Single-origin microlot pour-over or ceremonial matcha
Mad Dogs & Englishmen pairs a bike shop with a specialty coffee bar at Ocean and Mission in Carmel, pulling microlot espresso and ceremonial matcha.
Order Fresh juices and smoothies beside the espresso bar
Carmel Belle cooks a locally sourced all-day menu in Carmel's Dowd Building courtyard, with raw vegan cheesecakes beside the coffee and juices.
3 hours
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...
1.5 hours
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...
Viator · 3.2 h
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...
Order Natural wine by the glass with brunch
The Stationaery cooks seasonal California brunch daily in a Carmel courtyard off San Carlos Street, adding natural wine dinners Thursday to Sunday.
Order Coffee with a slice of housemade cake
Cafe Carmel keeps a bakery counter on Ocean Avenue in Carmel that has been baking since 1952, laying out housemade cakes from breakfast onward.
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