Tuck Box

A beautiful, quiet little place for a spot of tea or a nice breakfast or lunch. Scones were delectable. We ended up taking home a jar each of the olallieberry and the marmalade jams. A wonderful little place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Breakfast was good but they are a cash only business

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I asked for a scone, they gave me cornbread and said it was a scone.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Cute location and great service. Normal benedict, pretty good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

The first thing you have to know is that this place is *cash only*. Thankfully, there are some nearby ATMs, but this has tripped us up a few times in the past. The second thing to know is that this place can get busy fast. So we usually show up at around 8am to avoid the rush and to get ready for a full day of shopping. The marmalade and scones are quite tasty and you can purchase the marmalade to take home as well. The restaurant itself is quite small inside and the seating is quite cramped. This is to be expected given that the restaurant is a quaint little cottage. There is some outdoor seating as well which is safe for pets.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

If you're wandering through the charming shopping areas of Carmel, you may stumble upon some delightful breakfast spots that are just waiting to be discovered. While exploring the quaint streets, I decided to ask a few locals for their recommendations. Although some suggestions were decent, they didn't quite meet my cravings.

Then, one friendly lady directed me to an adorable little Christmas cottage nestled across the street. Intrigued, I decided to check it out. The cottage is cozy and quaint, featuring just about six tables inside and a few more outside, creating an intimate dining experience. Just a heads up—it's cash only, so be prepared when you visit!

The atmosphere was perfectly festive and warm, embodying a delightful Christmas vibe that made my breakfast even more enjoyable. I treated myself to a plate of mouthwatering waffles paired with crispy bacon, and let me tell you, it was absolutely delicious!

If you're in the mood for a cozy breakfast experience full of charm, don’t miss out on this hidden gem in Carmel. You never know what delightful culinary surprises await you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cutest little tea house. Everything was cash only. The scones were great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a special cozy little spot! We enjoyed being tucked into the Tuck Box!! The Scottish scones with orange marmalade, berry preserves, and clotted cream with a nice cup of English breakfast was just what we needed! Wonderful service. Don’t forget your cash! They don’t take cards.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Such a cute little building and restaurant. I would recommend stopping in and at least having some tea.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Such a charming little spot! We stopped by The Tuck Box because my wife just had to go and she was interested in their high tea, which we didn’t get to try this time, but it’s definitely on our list for next visit.

We came for breakfast and ordered a Benedict. They didn’t have any gluten-free options, but the staff were super kind and made it work by serving it over fresh tomato slices for my wife. Had some coffee and the cozy cottage vibes made it all feel like a scene out of a storybook.

The space itself is adorablem great light during the day. Just a heads-up: it’s cash only, so plan ahead before you go.

All in all, a sweet, breakfast spot with friendly service. Can’t wait to come back and experience their high tea next time. ☕️

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

This place was recommend by our bike tour guide. He said the eggs Benedict is really good here, he was not wrong.

It was as cute as it looks from the outside and the food was delicious. The waiter was very nice and cheerful.

Note that they only take cash, fortunately I traveled with some for just such a reason.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Keep in mind, this is an historic, charming building. The menu is simple but everything is fresh, eggs always cooked perfectly to order, salads always crisp & fresh, scones are different than what you'd expect (so be flexible!), berry jam is yummy, and breakfast meats are very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

They were closing, so I didn't eat. I bought ollalaberry preserves.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Moron owner with bad food.

Worst Benedictine that I tried. Service slow . Only thing that we loved was atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1