8 Best Cafes near Big Sur

“Must see spots in California. It’s breathtaking. Try to go for a hike around ventana wilderness. It’s amazing 🤩“

“I got what I wanted and more. The Big Sur Coast is as beautiful as it gets, and I was blessed with three sunny but chilly days in November. The Gorda Springs "Resort" is not a resort as you would typically think of one, but the cabins have great views, especially Palm, Little Palm and Cedar North and South. I was blessed to stay in the Palm House and enjoyed two beautiful sunsets and much other time just enjoying the view and the sounds of the seal lions. And while everything on the Central Coast is way overpriced, from Carmel to San Simeon (e.g., a cup of drip coffee for $6), the prices for the rustic cabins and rooms at Gorda can still be a surprise. But what really makes the place so great beyond the views, and despite the high prices, are the incredible staff: from the market/check-in to the restaurant, this family run small business really goes out of its way to make their customers have the best experience possible, from check-in through housekeeping, the restaurant/cafe, and check-out.“

“Stopped here for breakfast while driving down Highway 1. What a treat. We stopped on a weekday at the end of September and the views were stunning. The food was delicious, but the view alone made this a great stop. We sat out on the patio and enjoyed the breeze.“

“The Village evokes so much “Wow” for the eyes and palette— with amazing, tasty, fresh, local and organic dishes… vegan and gluten-free yummy pastries, and the best oat milk chai I’ve ever had! I wish you so much love and success with your business!❤️“

“This charming coffee shop offers a wide variety of freshly baked goods for breakfast, such as egg sandwiches, bagels and French flûtes with tomato and mozzarella. The coffee and chai tea are excellent. Homemade jams are available to buy. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. It's a meeting point for the local community. If I lived here permanently, I would come here for breakfast every day.“

“Very enjoyable outdoor atmosphere, while dining in the beautiful, warm sunshine. All of our meals were delicious. Bread served beforehand was so good, too! Pricey, so can't go often, but will definitely go back on special occasions.“

“Please know that I am a cook and a food connoisseur. My friend and I dined at Corkscrew Cafe last evening. We were blown away! Every dish we ordered exceeded expectations! It was a perfect party of palatable joy! A friend of Christina's had recommended the Meyer's Lemon Prosciutto Pizza. Serious magic on the tongue!!! And the crust... I normally don't eat the crust of a pizza. I devoured every bit. My favorite pizza is a margarita pizza. We shared. It was every bit as delightful as the Meyer's lemon! I'm a calamari snob. HANDS DOWN the BEST calamari on the Monterey Peninsula! Tender, light, fresh Monterey Bay calamari. And they are brilliant enough to serve it with both tartar sauce and a delightful cocktail sauce. You MUST experience the PEAR SALAD! We delightfully sipped LaMarca Prosecco during our meal. The servers were friendly and caring. The pizza cook a genius! We asked if we could bring fresh gluten-free pizza dough and if they would use it to prepare a pizza for Christina's daughter next week. They are happy to accommodate! It definitely without any hesitation is worth the drive into beautiful Carmel Valley!!! I can't wait to go again and again. I have to try their pasta with Bolognese and their short rib...♥️♥️♥️“

“Trailside is one of my favorite local breakfast areas. Diego is the manager. They have a great selection of beers, morning drinks. I usually get the huevos rancheros with an ice coffee and a morning beer.

Nights are really great. Clear skies and good views of the stars at night.“