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If you’re looking for specialty espresso base drinks (like a coffee movement or Saint Frank in SF, panther from Miami, madcap, Olympic coffee, etc.) this is not the place. Especially if you need alternative milk. Although there are alternative milk options, no one tracks or recalibrates the temperature gauge so the alternative milk is over steamed aka burnt. Minus one star for charging a whole dollar for alternative milk. We ordered one cappuccino with whole milk and one cappuccino with oat milk. The oat milk was burnt, the cap ratio was more 50% foam, 25% steamed milk and 25% espresso. Was not delightful. I’d recommend iced coffee or drip coffee. The service was quick, if not impersonal. But that’s inherent in a fast paced environment.
The staff I ordered with was very kind and friendly, they were very busy on a Sunday but they still got our drinks and food out in a reasonable time. The scones are really buttery and tasty, not too sweet. I had a beach walk which was also rich and yummy and we people watched at the window. It’s a great hang out spot and they have outdoor seating too.
Barista with bad attitude. Absolute grump. Terrible way to start the morning. Owner should be more involved to find staff that cares about the business. Clearly not well run / absent management. Good location. Decent coffee. Poor experience.
Overrated place. Service was terrible. I was treated as I was doing a favor buying a coffee
Nice place and one of the busiest place in the area which serves very good coffee.
By far the best coffee in Carmel. I had a caramel latte that blew me away.
Bad espresso, but good vibes and good pound cake
The drinks here are so good! The tasty waves latte will literally cause you to have an addiction! It’s so yummy! The coffee is also super great, I love the different varieties that they offer!
Best coffee cake I have *ever* had!
We really enjoyed the coffee (got the dark roast) and the pastries but we also loved the baristas. They are super friendly and it’s a great place for a refresher!
Small but crowded. I liked their honey oat muffin
Very good coffee i am giving 4 star as there is no restroom you have to use the one in the park. But we also went another coffee shop it was the same I don’t know why
The fogbreaker coffee was really good. I also got a warmed blueberry scone which was good.
Great latte and friendly service. Nice window seat to people watch.
Beautiful cafe ! Burrito was very good. Check out the street also!
Great collection of coffee beans. Ordered a small medium roast pourover and it was delicious!
Good coffee and food options. Expect a short queue. Not many tables but you can walk down to the beach
So yummy!! I never get flavored lattes because they’re usually too sweet. But I told them what I liked and it was perfect!!
Great coffee and pastries. Friendly staff
A great way to start the day! Carmel valley coffee roasters has all the classic coffee/espresso options as well as some fun local creations. Their coffee beans are fresh and locally roasted, we actually first tried their coffee in our hotel and decided to grab another cup before heading to the beach. They also have a great breakfast selection of pastries and hot items like burritos and sandwiches. They have multiple locations in Carmel, so it convenient no matter what side of town you are on.