Ripplewood Cafe
$ • Pet Friendly
Hours:
47047 CA-1, Big Sur
(831) 667-2242
About Ripplewood Cafe
Customers' Favorites
Ripplewood Cafe Reviews
Beautiful surroundings and Great location. ❤️❤️❤️
the companionship, the Food, the sights sounds and smells, the peace... ripplewood is always precious in my heart and mind.
Wonderful two day stay with restaurants within walking distance.
Right in the heart of the redwoods with a stream near by… what fin!!
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 8AM - 2PM |
| Tuesday | 8AM - 2PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM - 2PM |
| Thursday | 8AM - 2PM |
| Friday | 8AM - 2PM |
| Saturday | 8AM - 2PM |
| Sunday | 8AM - 2PM |
Ripplewood Cafe offers a warm and welcoming spot in Big Sur where travelers can enjoy good breakfast and lunch options. The friendly staff greet guests with a cozy cabin atmosphere and down‑to‑earth prices. Popular dishes include the two egg breakfast with half sausage and half bacon, served with an English muffin and a highly recommended potato gratin, as well as blueberry pancakes with homemade sauce, Mexican breakfasts such as huevos rancheros, and eggs benedict. Guests also praise the hot chocolate, espresso lattes, and the fresh brewed coffee that fills the air with a comforting smell. Service is described as outstanding, quick, and attentive, making food arrive hot and flavorful at the table or for go orders to a cabin or the road. Coffee and juice are also perfect for a fresh morning. The cafe provides a great selection of quality food, from veggie omlette and hash browns to pancakes and a side of hash browns, though some note the hash browns can be dripping in oil. The environment feels like a warm Sunday morning, reminding visitors of family homes and offering a lovely spot to pause on a road trip. Many plan to return, recommending Ripplewood Cafe to anyone driving by or lodging in the area.