The young lady who works at the cafe was courteous and welcoming. The other patron seemed disenterested, and not very welcoming.The panini sandwich i had was bland. Furthermore, when i asked for avacado instead of Bacon, i was given what looked like Avacado, but one can hardly call it Avacado.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Nicolette G.
Go to spot for breakfast burritos and matcha! Definitely recommend to anyone who wants to try something new!
Sebastian C.
The first time I tried this place was maybe two years ago and I've been twice within the past two weeks and I plan on becoming a regular! Yes, it's that good!Here's what I have tried:**Breakfast Sandwich: You can get this with either bacon, pork sausage, or turkey sausage so I went with pork sausage. They also offer three types of bread so I went with wheat. You can either have it as is or toasted so I got it toasted. Everything was delicious and it was packed with toppings. Delicious! (5/5)**Breakfast Burrito: You can get this with either bacon, pork sausage, or turkey sausage so I went with pork sausage. Easily one of the best breakfast burritos you'll ever have at a small mom and pop shop like this. The house-made salsa is also very delicious. (5/5)**Breakfast Panini: You can get this with either bacon or sausage so I went with sausage. It's cooked perfectly and every topping is so fresh and delicious. By far my favorite item on the menu! (5/5)**Passionfruit Jasmine & Pomegranate Green Iced Tea: The tea base is really good here. It's not too bitter and at the same time, you can taste the quality of the tea. I like my teas unsweetened and you can definitely taste the flavors. I hope to try all the flavors eventually. (5/5) **Hazelnut Latte: I got this as a hot beverage and less sweet. No complaints at all, just some good quality coffee. (5/5)I've been here four times now and everyone that works here is so friendly and has a great attitude. If you dine-in, they'll stop by often to make sure everything is good. If you're taking out, they make sure to keep you company with awesome vibes. I love love LOVE this place. It's a very clean little restaurant and the ambiance is very nice.Prices are very fair but if you have a large appetite like me, I would probably order some extra items on the side. I highly recommend this place. It won't disappoint. Enjoy!
Matt H.
Food is very fresh and well made. The latte was delicious. Prices are fair and the service is excellent. Definitely come here after golfing!
Wynter B.
I stopped by here on my way back from Anaheim & I'm so glad I did! The owners are super nice & welcoming. I ordered a honey vanilla latte & a strawberry croissant. The latte was a perfect balance of sweetness & you can taste the espresso coming through, the croissant was also very good ! Would definitely recommend to others & be back again :)
Oscar “Salesman Extraordinaire” Trejo
Nice place to eat, food & atmosphere was good. Definitely coming back here. Come check it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
Elisa S.
The cutest little cafe shop . It gives me warm cozy vibes, and the staff are truly the sweetest. They are so tentative and caring to each individual who walks in. I had the lox bagel with a side of hash browns, and a sugar free hazelnut latte. I truly enjoyed the lox bagel! The only downside is that their don't have wifi but I still feel like you can get decent work done here since it's not too loud.
Nida A B.
Today, my husband and I randomly came across Carmel café to have breakfast together before work and we were surprised on how many good reviews it had but so unheard of. After driving up to the parking lot in front of their café, we realize what a small, cute establishment it is and when we got inside and we see that it's a small family business, and that makes us even more excited to order and eat at a business like this, that we can help support in the community.I ordered the breakfast sandwich and my husband ordered the breakfast burrito with a spinach wrap and what's nice is that more and more places are starting to have alternative bacon or sausage options for us non-pork eaters so they had a turkey sausage that they can put into the sandwich and burrito and it was a great touch. They have a pretty extensive menu of breakfast items and lunch items with an array of coffee, tea drinks, as well as fresh pastries, and other yummy desserts that they make in house. I definitely want to go back just for a desert run.The food was actually really delicious and tasted fresh and the hot chocolate I got and the latte my husband got was definitely giving us our morning vibes. We would definitely go back and continue supporting small family businesses like this as well as tell others about it. Can't wait to go back to try lunch items too!
Angel
Yogurt parfait, consistent of strawberries, raisins, and oats, yogurt was vanilla. It was pretty small but the ingredients were higher quality so it compensated for the size. Spent around 5 dollars.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Madeline T.
Super cute hidden gem in brea! Carmel cafe has cute study vibes and friendly staff. We came in for a place to work for a bit and grabbed lunch and coffee, and really liked the avocado toast and chicken pesto panini!!
What a cute cafe! My friends and I have been to so many brunch places and were desperate for something new. A quick Yelp search and I found this place.When we walked in, I noticed that it's definitely a small place, but their cutely painted walls and decor drew me in and made me feel homey!The lady at the front was so kind and gave us menus and said we could sit down and look it over before ordering. There were SO many good options, it was so difficult to decide!!! I eventually ordered a breakfast panini with bacon and an iced matcha latte with almond milk. It came out to around 16 dollars (19.22 with tip). I honestly think this is great pricing compared to other brunch spots in the area.It didn't take long for our drinks to come and my matcha latte was great! I'm usually a bit hesitant ordering matcha lattes at places that don't necessarily specialize in coffee/lattes, but it was great! My friend also got a chai latte and she thoroughly enjoyed it as well.Then our food came (very quick as well) and my panini was super yum! It was a good portion size and super warm (smoke was still coming from it LOL). My friends also got the Buffalo chicken sandwich and a chicken wrap and they both enjoyed their food, too. We also got some cake truffles that were super good! So many yummy pastry options were left that I didn't try but would love to in the future.I didn't get the name of the 2 ladies who took our orders and brought out our food but they were just so kind and courteous! Genuinely one of the best customer service experiences I've had in a while.Overall, would definitely recommend this cute hole-in-the-wall. :)
Alia G.
Cute and Tasty!Great service!Quick and Easy!My mom and I shared the breakfast sandwich and a side of scrambled eggs.The breakfast sandwich was savory and oh-so-satisfying!My iced almond milk vanilla latte was one of the best I've ever had! Not too sweet and not bitter at all. Smooth and silky with just the right amount of vanilla. Definitely will be back when we are in the area.
Drifton A. Way
Wrap wasn’t too bad, coffee jumped me up, good service makes up for a lot though.
Adil Hussain
This place is legit. Very family friendly with good vibes, great food, and very reasonable prices. Their tuna melt was delicious. Would definitely come here again!
The young lady who works at the cafe was courteous and welcoming. The other patron seemed disenterested, and not very welcoming.The panini sandwich i had was bland. Furthermore, when i asked for avacado instead of Bacon, i was given what looked like Avacado, but one can hardly call it Avacado.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Go to spot for breakfast burritos and matcha! Definitely recommend to anyone who wants to try something new!
The first time I tried this place was maybe two years ago and I've been twice within the past two weeks and I plan on becoming a regular! Yes, it's that good!Here's what I have tried:**Breakfast Sandwich: You can get this with either bacon, pork sausage, or turkey sausage so I went with pork sausage. They also offer three types of bread so I went with wheat. You can either have it as is or toasted so I got it toasted. Everything was delicious and it was packed with toppings. Delicious! (5/5)**Breakfast Burrito: You can get this with either bacon, pork sausage, or turkey sausage so I went with pork sausage. Easily one of the best breakfast burritos you'll ever have at a small mom and pop shop like this. The house-made salsa is also very delicious. (5/5)**Breakfast Panini: You can get this with either bacon or sausage so I went with sausage. It's cooked perfectly and every topping is so fresh and delicious. By far my favorite item on the menu! (5/5)**Passionfruit Jasmine & Pomegranate Green Iced Tea: The tea base is really good here. It's not too bitter and at the same time, you can taste the quality of the tea. I like my teas unsweetened and you can definitely taste the flavors. I hope to try all the flavors eventually. (5/5) **Hazelnut Latte: I got this as a hot beverage and less sweet. No complaints at all, just some good quality coffee. (5/5)I've been here four times now and everyone that works here is so friendly and has a great attitude. If you dine-in, they'll stop by often to make sure everything is good. If you're taking out, they make sure to keep you company with awesome vibes. I love love LOVE this place. It's a very clean little restaurant and the ambiance is very nice.Prices are very fair but if you have a large appetite like me, I would probably order some extra items on the side. I highly recommend this place. It won't disappoint. Enjoy!
Food is very fresh and well made. The latte was delicious. Prices are fair and the service is excellent. Definitely come here after golfing!
I stopped by here on my way back from Anaheim & I'm so glad I did! The owners are super nice & welcoming. I ordered a honey vanilla latte & a strawberry croissant. The latte was a perfect balance of sweetness & you can taste the espresso coming through, the croissant was also very good ! Would definitely recommend to others & be back again :)
Nice place to eat, food & atmosphere was good. Definitely coming back here. Come check it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
The cutest little cafe shop . It gives me warm cozy vibes, and the staff are truly the sweetest. They are so tentative and caring to each individual who walks in. I had the lox bagel with a side of hash browns, and a sugar free hazelnut latte. I truly enjoyed the lox bagel! The only downside is that their don't have wifi but I still feel like you can get decent work done here since it's not too loud.
Today, my husband and I randomly came across Carmel café to have breakfast together before work and we were surprised on how many good reviews it had but so unheard of. After driving up to the parking lot in front of their café, we realize what a small, cute establishment it is and when we got inside and we see that it's a small family business, and that makes us even more excited to order and eat at a business like this, that we can help support in the community.I ordered the breakfast sandwich and my husband ordered the breakfast burrito with a spinach wrap and what's nice is that more and more places are starting to have alternative bacon or sausage options for us non-pork eaters so they had a turkey sausage that they can put into the sandwich and burrito and it was a great touch. They have a pretty extensive menu of breakfast items and lunch items with an array of coffee, tea drinks, as well as fresh pastries, and other yummy desserts that they make in house. I definitely want to go back just for a desert run.The food was actually really delicious and tasted fresh and the hot chocolate I got and the latte my husband got was definitely giving us our morning vibes. We would definitely go back and continue supporting small family businesses like this as well as tell others about it. Can't wait to go back to try lunch items too!
Yogurt parfait, consistent of strawberries, raisins, and oats, yogurt was vanilla. It was pretty small but the ingredients were higher quality so it compensated for the size. Spent around 5 dollars.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Super cute hidden gem in brea! Carmel cafe has cute study vibes and friendly staff. We came in for a place to work for a bit and grabbed lunch and coffee, and really liked the avocado toast and chicken pesto panini!!
Restaurantji Recommends
Great spot. Amazing breakfast. Great iced coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a cute cafe! My friends and I have been to so many brunch places and were desperate for something new. A quick Yelp search and I found this place.When we walked in, I noticed that it's definitely a small place, but their cutely painted walls and decor drew me in and made me feel homey!The lady at the front was so kind and gave us menus and said we could sit down and look it over before ordering. There were SO many good options, it was so difficult to decide!!! I eventually ordered a breakfast panini with bacon and an iced matcha latte with almond milk. It came out to around 16 dollars (19.22 with tip). I honestly think this is great pricing compared to other brunch spots in the area.It didn't take long for our drinks to come and my matcha latte was great! I'm usually a bit hesitant ordering matcha lattes at places that don't necessarily specialize in coffee/lattes, but it was great! My friend also got a chai latte and she thoroughly enjoyed it as well.Then our food came (very quick as well) and my panini was super yum! It was a good portion size and super warm (smoke was still coming from it LOL). My friends also got the Buffalo chicken sandwich and a chicken wrap and they both enjoyed their food, too. We also got some cake truffles that were super good! So many yummy pastry options were left that I didn't try but would love to in the future.I didn't get the name of the 2 ladies who took our orders and brought out our food but they were just so kind and courteous! Genuinely one of the best customer service experiences I've had in a while.Overall, would definitely recommend this cute hole-in-the-wall. :)
Cute and Tasty!Great service!Quick and Easy!My mom and I shared the breakfast sandwich and a side of scrambled eggs.The breakfast sandwich was savory and oh-so-satisfying!My iced almond milk vanilla latte was one of the best I've ever had! Not too sweet and not bitter at all. Smooth and silky with just the right amount of vanilla. Definitely will be back when we are in the area.
Wrap wasn’t too bad, coffee jumped me up, good service makes up for a lot though.
This place is legit. Very family friendly with good vibes, great food, and very reasonable prices. Their tuna melt was delicious. Would definitely come here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5