THE place to stop by on one’s trip to Big Sur. A lovely building perched on the other side of highway 1 hugged by the surrounding nature. The first floor is an artful gallery/gift shop space and the terrace above overlooks the ocean - is there a better place to sit down and enjoy a beautiful lunch?We were all the more impressed by the food itself. A very fun adventure to try and taste all the items in the ensemble of mezze lunch bowl - lettuce so fresh as if just picked from the ground, radish hummus so good that we purchased a box afterwards to go. Loved the brokaw avocado sandwich as well - perfect seeded bread paired with unique and delicious spread consisting of ricotta and sweet potato. Look forward to coming back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus
Irene “MJ” Kim
Great for a quick lunch in Big Sur. Hot coffee and ice cream are better than meals. There is an expansive pacific sea view, and the small valley visible through the round window inside is pretty.Parking: up to road parking, parking is available for up to seven?Kid-friendliness: Nice they has high-chair.Wheelchair accessibility: Not good, it has so many step.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
April V.
For a delightful little snack, please stop here and try their ice cream! It also has a wonderful art gallery and array of delightful snacks. However, don't be surprised or sticker shocked by the price of the ice cream! It was $12 for one scoop.
Chani A.
This is one the most scenic cafe I have ever been to! Pretty much all of the stars are for the views! Parking is limited Food is not so great and really overpriced. Had the avocado sandwich and the chicken salad sandwich. Both were open face sandwiches. The chicken salad sandwich had no taste. The avocado sandwich had pumpkin sauce with it and tasted better. We had the chocolate sundae which was better than the food. Best to stick to desserts and drinks here and enjoy the view instead!
Fabian
Lovely place to stop by and get some coffee and a bite to eat. Parking is difficult though, so be mindful of that. Otherwise, great stop!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Dru Looks
Beautiful cafe with ample seating indoors and outside. Lots of choices for drinks including alcoholic beverages but food menu is rather limited. If you like seeds and grains and vegan stuff then this might appeal to you. We tried also their chocolate vanilla ice cream but it was just vanilla with chocolate crumbles.No public wifi, not sure about Verizon but no AT&T or T-mobile reception here. Staff are great. Parking space for a few cars.Please read the sign and don’t try to enter what it says “exit only”.Kid-friendliness: Kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Filippo Palomba
It's the last reachable place on the US1 going south at the moment. Stunning view, we couldn't get enough. The menu is quite restrictive but the options are all great, especially the snacks which are worth buying some extra slices of bread :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doreen C.
This spot is honestly one of the best cafes I've been to considering food and ambiance. The view is just unbeatable, even saw a few whales! They sell wine by the bottle so you can just order a bottle and drink and enjoy the views. The price point is not bad either, $28 for the bottle I got. The food is a little on the pricier side, ~$23 per dish (and the dishes were not like full entrees). However, the food actually tasted really good and fresh, which made us feel better about the price point of the food. Overall, very worth the visit in my opinion! Definitely check it out if you come to Big Sur!
Mary Cel A.
Breathtaking view, lovely place! Enjoyed the sumptuous lunch with friends and dessert was mouthwatering!
Selena P.
They forgot to make my drink but never asked if I needed anything while standing in front of their site. Overall amazing view. Just the view. Very limited menu and seasonally changing , didn't have variety for kids (besides ice cream) and very overpriced.
An amazing breathtaking oasis. It is hard to come by anything more beautiful than the landscape of the area but this Cafe and wine bar presents a beautiful and unique atmosphere that is above all else memorable. The staff are amazing and the food is amazing! Their specialty drinks will replenish and restore you while they also provide clean bathrooms and refillable water next to their price friendly gift shop.
Ekaterina
Says on instagram and google maps that it’s open till 4. We came at 3.30 doors were closed and all employees already in their cars ready to go home:(
Tania Segovia
Parking is difficult here. There are spaces in front of the cafe and on the street, but not much to work with. Be careful because cars come fast around the corner, so be safe.Honestly, yes, it's a beautiful area, view, and gallery, but food menu options for the price point, in my opinion, are not worth it and are very limited in options. I would say stop here for a coffee/beverage and a light snack/meal if you aren't hungry. But, if you are hungry, grab a filling meal elsewhere.If you are unable to find parking, it's not worth the stress to wait around. If it's busy, the line to order can also be long.If you do stick around, walk around to see art all over the grounds. Grab a coffee. Seating outside had a beautiful view. Seating is open seating and first come, first served. There is seating inside, outside, and in their courtyard area.Parking: Parking is limited and can be difficult during busy times.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
medha parekh
Beautiful view and good salad
Shailvi Wakhlu
This is a very cool and cozy place, and the staff is extremely nice. We came here when it was raining so didn’t get a chance to enjoy the view, but the inside decor was very pretty and they had a nice fire in the corner. The service and the atmosphere make it worth a visit. Even on a sunny day everyone may not find a spot to enjoy the view since there are limited patio seats and this place is popular.My chocolate sundae was disappointing especially for $15, since the chocolate ratio was very low.
THE place to stop by on one’s trip to Big Sur. A lovely building perched on the other side of highway 1 hugged by the surrounding nature. The first floor is an artful gallery/gift shop space and the terrace above overlooks the ocean - is there a better place to sit down and enjoy a beautiful lunch?We were all the more impressed by the food itself. A very fun adventure to try and taste all the items in the ensemble of mezze lunch bowl - lettuce so fresh as if just picked from the ground, radish hummus so good that we purchased a box afterwards to go. Loved the brokaw avocado sandwich as well - perfect seeded bread paired with unique and delicious spread consisting of ricotta and sweet potato. Look forward to coming back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus
Great for a quick lunch in Big Sur. Hot coffee and ice cream are better than meals. There is an expansive pacific sea view, and the small valley visible through the round window inside is pretty.Parking: up to road parking, parking is available for up to seven?Kid-friendliness: Nice they has high-chair.Wheelchair accessibility: Not good, it has so many step.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
For a delightful little snack, please stop here and try their ice cream! It also has a wonderful art gallery and array of delightful snacks. However, don't be surprised or sticker shocked by the price of the ice cream! It was $12 for one scoop.
This is one the most scenic cafe I have ever been to! Pretty much all of the stars are for the views! Parking is limited Food is not so great and really overpriced. Had the avocado sandwich and the chicken salad sandwich. Both were open face sandwiches. The chicken salad sandwich had no taste. The avocado sandwich had pumpkin sauce with it and tasted better. We had the chocolate sundae which was better than the food. Best to stick to desserts and drinks here and enjoy the view instead!
Lovely place to stop by and get some coffee and a bite to eat. Parking is difficult though, so be mindful of that. Otherwise, great stop!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Beautiful cafe with ample seating indoors and outside. Lots of choices for drinks including alcoholic beverages but food menu is rather limited. If you like seeds and grains and vegan stuff then this might appeal to you. We tried also their chocolate vanilla ice cream but it was just vanilla with chocolate crumbles.No public wifi, not sure about Verizon but no AT&T or T-mobile reception here. Staff are great. Parking space for a few cars.Please read the sign and don’t try to enter what it says “exit only”.Kid-friendliness: Kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
It's the last reachable place on the US1 going south at the moment. Stunning view, we couldn't get enough. The menu is quite restrictive but the options are all great, especially the snacks which are worth buying some extra slices of bread :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This spot is honestly one of the best cafes I've been to considering food and ambiance. The view is just unbeatable, even saw a few whales! They sell wine by the bottle so you can just order a bottle and drink and enjoy the views. The price point is not bad either, $28 for the bottle I got. The food is a little on the pricier side, ~$23 per dish (and the dishes were not like full entrees). However, the food actually tasted really good and fresh, which made us feel better about the price point of the food. Overall, very worth the visit in my opinion! Definitely check it out if you come to Big Sur!
Breathtaking view, lovely place! Enjoyed the sumptuous lunch with friends and dessert was mouthwatering!
They forgot to make my drink but never asked if I needed anything while standing in front of their site. Overall amazing view. Just the view. Very limited menu and seasonally changing , didn't have variety for kids (besides ice cream) and very overpriced.
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An amazing breathtaking oasis. It is hard to come by anything more beautiful than the landscape of the area but this Cafe and wine bar presents a beautiful and unique atmosphere that is above all else memorable. The staff are amazing and the food is amazing! Their specialty drinks will replenish and restore you while they also provide clean bathrooms and refillable water next to their price friendly gift shop.
Says on instagram and google maps that it’s open till 4. We came at 3.30 doors were closed and all employees already in their cars ready to go home:(
Parking is difficult here. There are spaces in front of the cafe and on the street, but not much to work with. Be careful because cars come fast around the corner, so be safe.Honestly, yes, it's a beautiful area, view, and gallery, but food menu options for the price point, in my opinion, are not worth it and are very limited in options. I would say stop here for a coffee/beverage and a light snack/meal if you aren't hungry. But, if you are hungry, grab a filling meal elsewhere.If you are unable to find parking, it's not worth the stress to wait around. If it's busy, the line to order can also be long.If you do stick around, walk around to see art all over the grounds. Grab a coffee. Seating outside had a beautiful view. Seating is open seating and first come, first served. There is seating inside, outside, and in their courtyard area.Parking: Parking is limited and can be difficult during busy times.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Beautiful view and good salad
This is a very cool and cozy place, and the staff is extremely nice. We came here when it was raining so didn’t get a chance to enjoy the view, but the inside decor was very pretty and they had a nice fire in the corner. The service and the atmosphere make it worth a visit. Even on a sunny day everyone may not find a spot to enjoy the view since there are limited patio seats and this place is popular.My chocolate sundae was disappointing especially for $15, since the chocolate ratio was very low.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5