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Coffee Shops·Downtown·Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Café Carmel

★4.0Google rating(557 reviews)
Café Carmel
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Known For

Exposed brick corners that make every latte look editorial

Café Carmel works its exposed brick and cozy nook layout hard — this is a place where every seat feels intentional and the great-for-photos potential is effortless. Its charming storefront draws you in from the sidewalk before you've even made a decision.

🕐Best time to visit: Early Sunday mornings before the village fills up

Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA

Our Take

Café Carmel's exposed brick walls and sunlit corner seat create the kind of setting where an espresso turns into two hours without apology. It's a dependable charming spot in a town full of contenders — not the splashiest pick, but one that rewards regulars who know exactly where to sit.

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Location

Downtown

Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA

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