It's kind of a quirky place. We got sat by the bathroom because the front room had a few too many flies. The patio or sidewalk is probably the way to go here. The chorizo and eggs were great. They did wonders with some store-bought tortillas, and the potatoes were crispy and well seasoned. Everyone around the table loved their food. We didn't get any cookies, but they sure looked good.
Goodness4you
Absolutely superb service and food quality. Of course you pay considerable for it but at least you get what you pay for.The fireplace on a cold morning is a nice touch.
Jim Cunneen
Pacific Grove’s go to local fav just got better in December 2025 with the Holly Jolly Hideaway pop-up! Lots of of fun cocktails, wine, holiday hot drinks, appetizers, and high quality entrees. Way to go Laura, Chris, Nelson, Sofia and team! Excellent service by Michelle. Stop in!
Isabella Alfaro
Food was okay, UNTIL we saw one cockroach run across the floor. We proceeded to try and contact our server to let him know but once he passed by he never came back. We then proceeded to see a cockroach on the wall behind my friends head, we were forced to kill it with a napkin and left it in the table for our server to see.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Bill O
All the food was really good. Service was great. I found a fly my cappuccino. They immediately got an a new one and did not charge for mine or my wife’s.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M Cody
cozy cottage atmosphere with multiple outdoor seating areas in addition to inside (w a burning fireplace before it got too warm). We had breakfast dishes that were tasty and a special of mushroom soup-the most tasty soup. Several staff interacted with us - all very friendly. We will return. They also have a wine tasting time window in the afternoon now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jan Zacker
Five girls on a girls trip to Carmel by the Sea. This restaurant was recommended to us by a waiter in another restaurant. It’s about a 20 minute drive from Carmel, but so worth the drive. We’ve eaten there twice now. Best breakfast place we’ve found. Excellent food, excellent service, quaint house. We’ll go back again next year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenneth Olsen
Unfortunately I must say goodbye to the little red house. Today i got yolk at the bottom of my salsa. My eggs were not broken. Hence a transfer from someone elses plate.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Kyle Michie
Delicious food and great service. The crab cake Benedict and French toast were both excellent, and the place had a comfortable, laid-back vibe. Would happily come back
Deanna Prothero
We have been here so many times, and it's always amazing! The service is always wonderful, as is the food! Thanks for a great weekend, again!!
There were tons of flies and the old style “decor” was falling apart. The bread I had on my sandwich was stale. The wife and I got two sandwiches and waited almost 30 minutes in a mostly empty restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Merry “Merrycyclist”
Cozy comforting and charming cafe in downtown Pacific Grove Ca. We put the food squarely into the reliably tasty and filling category. We favor Calamari steak on a salad. Always perfectly cooked with a crisp breaded exterior and tender interior, served with chipotle mayo and salad mix with a few extras. Enjoyed with a frosty IPA or iced tea, this is a filling and nearly healthy lunch😉 This is a bustling busy place and often requires a short wait. Get yourself on the “list” as soon as you arrive. Be aware—- this is in an old house and one small bathroom serves many patrons who line up in the middle of the main room. This is sometimes awkward and annoying.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
bunnycrazy
Delightful spot with wonderful food. They are willing to split an order and have many delicious menu items. The server was great and the breakfast served like you were a guest visiting friends with several small rooms with only two or thee tables. Also can eat on the deck in nice weather.
CuppaTash
There’s something about a cozy café that feels like a love story waiting to happen — the kind that starts with the smell of espresso and ends with a champagne buzz. Red House Café in Pacific Grove is exactly that kind of place — quaint, charming, and disarmingly sweet, like the friend who always insists on splitting dessert.
I ordered the crab cake Benedict, expecting fireworks, but it landed somewhere between “almost there” and “needs a little salt and sass.” The buttermilk pancakes, however, were soft, fluffy clouds of comfort — though this girl likes her clouds with a hint of sugar and a little more flirtation. Still, the portions were generous enough to make my heart (and my brunch appetite) happy.
The real star? The atmosphere — that effortless California charm wrapped in warmth and the faint hum of laughter. And let’s not forget the mimosa menu, which read like a dream sequence. I went with guava, because when in Pacific Grove, why not channel your inner tropical goddess?
Top-tier service, cozy ambiance, and mimosas that make you forget about your inbox — it’s safe to say I’d come back. Maybe next time I’ll bring my own seasoning…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Christopher Massara
6 years ago, we got married in a Victorian home in Savannah Georgia. Today we celebrate our marriage at a Victorian home here at the Red House Cafe. Both 1895 homes.
It's kind of a quirky place. We got sat by the bathroom because the front room had a few too many flies. The patio or sidewalk is probably the way to go here. The chorizo and eggs were great. They did wonders with some store-bought tortillas, and the potatoes were crispy and well seasoned. Everyone around the table loved their food. We didn't get any cookies, but they sure looked good.
Absolutely superb service and food quality. Of course you pay considerable for it but at least you get what you pay for.The fireplace on a cold morning is a nice touch.
Pacific Grove’s go to local fav just got better in December 2025 with the Holly Jolly Hideaway pop-up! Lots of of fun cocktails, wine, holiday hot drinks, appetizers, and high quality entrees. Way to go Laura, Chris, Nelson, Sofia and team! Excellent service by Michelle. Stop in!
Food was okay, UNTIL we saw one cockroach run across the floor. We proceeded to try and contact our server to let him know but once he passed by he never came back. We then proceeded to see a cockroach on the wall behind my friends head, we were forced to kill it with a napkin and left it in the table for our server to see.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
All the food was really good. Service was great. I found a fly my cappuccino. They immediately got an a new one and did not charge for mine or my wife’s.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
cozy cottage atmosphere with multiple outdoor seating areas in addition to inside (w a burning fireplace before it got too warm). We had breakfast dishes that were tasty and a special of mushroom soup-the most tasty soup. Several staff interacted with us - all very friendly. We will return. They also have a wine tasting time window in the afternoon now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Five girls on a girls trip to Carmel by the Sea. This restaurant was recommended to us by a waiter in another restaurant. It’s about a 20 minute drive from Carmel, but so worth the drive. We’ve eaten there twice now. Best breakfast place we’ve found. Excellent food, excellent service, quaint house. We’ll go back again next year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unfortunately I must say goodbye to the little red house. Today i got yolk at the bottom of my salsa. My eggs were not broken. Hence a transfer from someone elses plate.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Delicious food and great service. The crab cake Benedict and French toast were both excellent, and the place had a comfortable, laid-back vibe. Would happily come back
We have been here so many times, and it's always amazing! The service is always wonderful, as is the food! Thanks for a great weekend, again!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
There were tons of flies and the old style “decor” was falling apart. The bread I had on my sandwich was stale. The wife and I got two sandwiches and waited almost 30 minutes in a mostly empty restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Cozy comforting and charming cafe in downtown Pacific Grove Ca. We put the food squarely into the reliably tasty and filling category. We favor Calamari steak on a salad. Always perfectly cooked with a crisp breaded exterior and tender interior, served with chipotle mayo and salad mix with a few extras. Enjoyed with a frosty IPA or iced tea, this is a filling and nearly healthy lunch😉 This is a bustling busy place and often requires a short wait. Get yourself on the “list” as soon as you arrive. Be aware—- this is in an old house and one small bathroom serves many patrons who line up in the middle of the main room. This is sometimes awkward and annoying.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Delightful spot with wonderful food. They are willing to split an order and have many delicious menu items. The server was great and the breakfast served like you were a guest visiting friends with several small rooms with only two or thee tables. Also can eat on the deck in nice weather.
There’s something about a cozy café that feels like a love story waiting to happen — the kind that starts with the smell of espresso and ends with a champagne buzz. Red House Café in Pacific Grove is exactly that kind of place — quaint, charming, and disarmingly sweet, like the friend who always insists on splitting dessert.
I ordered the crab cake Benedict, expecting fireworks, but it landed somewhere between “almost there” and “needs a little salt and sass.” The buttermilk pancakes, however, were soft, fluffy clouds of comfort — though this girl likes her clouds with a hint of sugar and a little more flirtation. Still, the portions were generous enough to make my heart (and my brunch appetite) happy.
The real star? The atmosphere — that effortless California charm wrapped in warmth and the faint hum of laughter. And let’s not forget the mimosa menu, which read like a dream sequence. I went with guava, because when in Pacific Grove, why not channel your inner tropical goddess?
Top-tier service, cozy ambiance, and mimosas that make you forget about your inbox — it’s safe to say I’d come back. Maybe next time I’ll bring my own seasoning…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
6 years ago, we got married in a Victorian home in Savannah Georgia. Today we celebrate our marriage at a Victorian home here at the Red House Cafe. Both 1895 homes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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