Tuck Box

Charming small café, recommended by my ChatGPT! Lovely service. I sat outside and had the eggs benedict. No cappuchino etc., regular coffee only but served in cute mugs. Cash only!

We had an amazing time.

Only ordered the scones, take out. Very tasty, they don't look like scones.

Not baby or stroller friendly. No high chair, and had to hold the baby in our arms the entire time during our visit. Their scone is not really a scone we expected, feels like mix between cornbread and biscuit. It was fine but not something to rave about. The waitress did not seem to know the difference between decaffeinated vs non-caffeinated tea. I asked about non-caffeinated tea options and she said they have decaffeinated teas. I told her those are different (decaffeinated still has some caffeine) and I would like caffeine free tea since I’m pregnant and she again said decaffeinated then told me to have a look myself and just handed me a selection board of tea bags. They do have couple of caffeine free herbal teas, but all these options other than house blend tea were store bought tea bags instead of loose leaf. Not very impressive for a tea place. Their hour posted on website is “2:30(ish)”, and they already had closed sign up at 2:00pm. The outside facade is very charming but that’s about it. Likely will not return here.

This place is amazing! Wonderful service, great food, and a great atmosphere

Amazing food and service, will come again

I felt like every place we went to eat in the Carmel area was so expensive for food. This little restaurant was very reasonable and the food was very good. The staff was attentive and kind. Great experience.

This is the sweetest looking Restaurant! The outdoor seating was fine. But the service was poor and everything à la carte. Toast extra with your eggs, potatoes extra with your eggs....and so on. Food was fair for the price and cold. After seeing the bill, I couldn't believe how much my glass of milk was! $7.00! It wasn't listed on the menu so I didn't think to ask. And of course, CASH only.
Overrated 100%. Have had excellent full breakfasts at Hidden Gem and Katy's Place. Definitely paying for the atmosphere here and not the food.

Wonderful breakfast and lunch spot. We have eaten there many times. The scones are what keep us coming back! In addition to their other amazing choices!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is meh and is overpriced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 2

The waitress was completely rude. I asked her for a recommendation, and she started speaking to me disrespectfully and treating me as if I were clueless and stupid. We considered changing restaurants but decided to stay and reflect our dissatisfaction in the tip. When she brought the bill, she had included a 20% gratuity. We told her we didn’t feel comfortable paying that due to the way she had treated us, and she replied, “If you didn’t feel comfortable, you should have gotten up and left.” Those were her exact words. She then proceeded to charge us, and my friend asked her not to include the tip. She said she would charge it anyway and told us to leave, calling the situation completely unnecessary. We spoke politely at all times, but I will NEVER return and do not recommend anyone to go while this lady is serving.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Food was good. Scone was delicious. House is so cute!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Amazing food and amazing service. Very cozy atmosphere. I definitely recommend the English breakfast tea!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

dining in one of the most famous and picturesque places in Carmel by the Sea, add that to the bucket list 🤩

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Egg Breakfast, Homemade Tuck Box Scone with Tea or Coffee

Charged for items never ordered. Do not accept cards so effectively you have to overtip.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 3