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

Gelato Cafe dal Mare

★4.5Google rating(629 reviews)
Gelato Cafe dal Mare
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Known For

Vivid gelato colors against warm brick that photographs itself

Gelato Cafe dal Mare tucks its exposed brick charm and cozy nook seating into a compact space that somehow feels generous. It's great for photos without trying — the gelato colors do most of the work.

🕐Best time to visit: Late afternoons in summer when the flavors are fully stocked

between Ocean & 7th across from Piccadilly Park, Dolores St, Carmel, CA 93923, USA

Our Take

The latte art at Gelato Cafe dal Mare is more than Instagram bait — it signals an attention to craft that carries through the whole menu, and the cozy brick interior makes the gelato-and-espresso combination feel like a proper indulgence. A solid stop in Carmel, though it doesn't quite distinguish itself from the town's deeper coffee offerings.

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Location

Downtown

between Ocean & 7th across from Piccadilly Park, Dolores St, Carmel, CA 93923, USA

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