7 Best Cafes near Big Sur

“Cafe Kevah is one of those places where the setting is just as memorable as the food. Perched above the Pacific along the Big Sur coastline, the outdoor patio offers panoramic ocean and mountain views that make you want to slow down and stay awhile.

We ordered the fresh berry pastry, which was light, flaky, and filled with smooth vanilla custard topped with fresh berries. The grilled sandwich paired with a crisp mixed salad was simple but well executed, and everything tasted fresh. Their coffee was the perfect companion while taking in the scenery.

The atmosphere is relaxed, the staff was friendly, and despite being a popular stop, it never felt rushed. It’s the kind of place where you can enjoy a quiet breakfast or lunch while soaking in one of California’s most beautiful landscapes.

If you’re driving Highway 1 through Big Sur, Cafe Kevah is absolutely worth the stop, not just for the food, but for an experience you’ll remember long after you’ve left.“

“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!❤️“

“Expensive but where in Big Sur isn’t Very nice views and nice accommodations food is good and nice gift shop store“

“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.“

“Stopped in for lunch after wine tasting next door and we were not disappointed. The food is amazing and the service was fast and pleasant. I would've preferred we were seated at a table first (instead of the bar) or asked to wait for table. We ended up being seated at the bar and then offered a table 10 minutes after and had to move all of our drinks and food. Other than that, amazing experience and we will definitely return when we visit Carmel again.“

“Wow, this hidden gem was awesome! We came from marina to escape the fog and we were not disappointed! The atmosphere is super chill and laid back, we ate outside and the weather was perfect! The pizza was so good and so was our salad. We’ll definitely be back for more!“

“Our group was in town for a wedding and we’re desperately searching for a place we could watch the Browns game Sunday Morning at 10am and Trailside delivered! They not only let us take over the TV and bar area but they provided exceptional service and the food was amazing! Highly recommend the Pesto Chicken and the artichoke app!!“