The Carmel Coffee House and Roasting Company

I was looking for a beautiful spot to have a simple coffee and enjoy the sky blue day on an unexpected stop in Carmel. Perusing the cafes in Carmel, I was attracted to the beautiful courtyard vibe at Carmel Coffee House. The aesthetics don’t disappoint.

Upon walking through a breezeway from Ocean Street, I noted one of the last tables in the courtyard and then I popped my head in to the cafe (which does not have indoor seating). The staff were funny and jovial with me, though I’ve read that staffing and ownership have been a problem in the past. The staff recommended their favourite coffees and I ended up opting for an iced latte with just a hint of lavender. I’m enjoying my iced latte and loving that they listened to my request for only the smallest hint of lavender.

Would return for the vibes. Gorgeous place to get caffeinated and do a little work. You feel removed from the cars and foot traffic of Ocean Avenue but you’re only steps away. Coffee is a good dark roast.

Working? I’m using full bars of 5G so I can’t speak to the wifi.

We totally love this quaint little coffeehouse. Tucktaway in an alley between a couple of buildings, it is easily overlooked by some of the tourists. This makes it easy to duck in and get an awesome coffee without having to wait behind 30 other people in line. The staff is friendly, the drinks are hot, the pastries are fresh. I especially love the patio seating which is surrounded by some seriously old school Spanish architecture that makes it absolutely picturesque. I grabbed some espresso beans to bring home and brew myself, and they are amazing. So often I am disappointed by beans from other roasteries, but these exceeded my expectations. So, go on in and enjoy yourself; you will be pleased!

One of my favorite coffee spots in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Somewhat hidden down an alleyway, the Carmel Coffee House has outdoor seating in a small courtyard. Tasty lattes and snacks, and they also have a few breakfast options.

Fantastic fresh roasted coffee. Best coffee in Carmel by the sea. Favorite was the medium roast: nice flavor, not over roasted. Cool little sitting area in the alley way. Decent, cheap breakfast sandwiches and burritos and pastries.

A quaint, little place a bit tucked away from the busy Ocean Ave which gives a feel of somewhat private or isolated. A few alfresco dining set up and a rustic ambiance inside the cafe make it very appealing. I give 5⭐ for those and also 5⭐ for the friendly, accommodating staff. They roast their own coffee beans which I love because I wanted to try the local products. I'm a dark-roast-coffee person, very much enjoying the bitterness of it. Apparently, their dark roast was not strong enough for me and tasted watered down. With that, I give 3⭐ for the coffee. They also offer pastries and bakery products usual with coffeehouses but didn't try so can't say much about those.

This is a great coffee shop with beautiful outdoor seating. I went several times on my recent visit to Carmel and tried the cappucino, chai latte, and almond croissant- all wonderful. The friendly staff saw my pups waiting outside and gave them pup cups, and they came to recognize and love the passageway back to the shop. This face says it all! Highly recommend.

This I must say...always been a favorite location I would go in the past to just to get a hot / sometimes cold cup of coffee and walk over to the Plaza..and just sit..
Now that are slowly turning back to normal..I am talking the time out to go out my way to not mind the sometimes hard to find parking to enjoy the moments like the Carmel Coffee Shop..very fun place..

This is a small cozy coffee shop. We ordered an iced latte which tasted good. The lemon cake is just okay.

Rustic ambiance in a quaint little alley in Carmel-By-The-Sea. Loved the cappuccino. The seating inside was closed due to the pandemic. However they have placed a couple of tables and a few chairs outside to soak in the charm and unwind after enjoying the bustling Ocean Ave.

10/06/2021 This tucked away coffee shop had surprisingly good coffee. I ordered a large 20oz dark roast coffee for just $2.95. There was half and half and raw sugar available for me too. 😍 The shop also had pastries and cake slices available for purchase. No restroom available. The outdoor seating was very quaint. I parked on the street and walked to the coffee shop.