A very pleasant little place for breakfast and a quick lunch. The staff is very polite and professional. The cafe has a very European feel. The food is delicious and the coffee is incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Korous
$73 for two people. The food was really good but NOT worth $73! They charged us an extra fee for using a credit card/ debit .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Sophie Macfarland
I have been a few times. The food is quite tasty, the shakshuka is great. However, the service is very slow. There was a long wait at each step, so not only did my meal take way longer than anticipated, but at least twice my coffee was cool by the time my food arrived. You can’t go here if you have anything happening after your meal. Once, there was only one staff member and it was difficult to get the check to pay when we were ready to finally leave. The staff is quite nice.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
KC
Great food; however, unlikely to return. Unless you have 1-2 hours to spend waiting on your breakfast then go for it. My mom and I went together one morning and there were maybe three other tables at the time of either parties of 1 or 2. Cute environment, but no sense of urgency in terms of table service, staff spent more time just chatting behind the counter than checking in on tables or giving an update that our food would take over an hour to reach the table.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Angelo Serra
Wife and I stopped in here for a quick coffee and a little sweet as we were waiting for the Chriskindlemarkt to open.
My espresso was strong, and the wife's cappuccino was silky smooth. The biscotti we had to go with it were crunchy almond with a chocolate bottom to them. Very good for dunking, very, very crunchy otherwise.
Seating and inside is eclectwith a vintage style. Impressed that they had both a Gaggia and San Remo machines.
Very cool that they used an older aperitivo bottle for their water service.
Waiter was good, and gave us some tips for the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colt Duke
Best breakfast / brunch in Carmel. Flavors were off the charts. Service was quick and employees very kind. Compared to all the overpriced and wildly average restaurants in Carmel, Eggshell knocked it out of the park. Will be back, A LOT.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
krncma
This place is amazing! The food is top notch and the atmosphere is incredible. Highly recommend trying their Shakshuka!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
May Mas
The food was yummy with lots of flavor and unique. The service could use some work but overall had a good experience
Debra Miller
Met a friend here for coffee, and it was such a wonderful experience from start to finish. The coffee was incredible—rich, smooth, and clearly made with care. The staff were so warm and friendly, and the atmosphere is just amazing—inviting, artistic, and full of charm.
As we were checking out, we asked about one of their Gaggia espresso machines from Italy, and the owner—who happened to be sitting nearby—kindly joined the conversation. He couldn’t have been more gracious, friendly, or knowledgeable. It’s rare to find a place that combines great coffee, genuine people, and such a unique vibe. Eggshell Bistro is truly one of a kind!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Meridian Built
I believe it's a Tangier style eatery. The plates are on the smaller side for the local standard but possibly just right. Delish!
A very pleasant little place for breakfast and a quick lunch. The staff is very polite and professional. The cafe has a very European feel. The food is delicious and the coffee is incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
$73 for two people. The food was really good but NOT worth $73! They charged us an extra fee for using a credit card/ debit .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
I have been a few times. The food is quite tasty, the shakshuka is great. However, the service is very slow. There was a long wait at each step, so not only did my meal take way longer than anticipated, but at least twice my coffee was cool by the time my food arrived. You can’t go here if you have anything happening after your meal. Once, there was only one staff member and it was difficult to get the check to pay when we were ready to finally leave. The staff is quite nice.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Great food; however, unlikely to return. Unless you have 1-2 hours to spend waiting on your breakfast then go for it. My mom and I went together one morning and there were maybe three other tables at the time of either parties of 1 or 2. Cute environment, but no sense of urgency in terms of table service, staff spent more time just chatting behind the counter than checking in on tables or giving an update that our food would take over an hour to reach the table.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Wife and I stopped in here for a quick coffee and a little sweet as we were waiting for the Chriskindlemarkt to open.
My espresso was strong, and the wife's cappuccino was silky smooth. The biscotti we had to go with it were crunchy almond with a chocolate bottom to them. Very good for dunking, very, very crunchy otherwise.
Seating and inside is eclectwith a vintage style. Impressed that they had both a Gaggia and San Remo machines.
Very cool that they used an older aperitivo bottle for their water service.
Waiter was good, and gave us some tips for the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best breakfast / brunch in Carmel. Flavors were off the charts. Service was quick and employees very kind. Compared to all the overpriced and wildly average restaurants in Carmel, Eggshell knocked it out of the park. Will be back, A LOT.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is amazing! The food is top notch and the atmosphere is incredible. Highly recommend trying their Shakshuka!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was yummy with lots of flavor and unique. The service could use some work but overall had a good experience
Met a friend here for coffee, and it was such a wonderful experience from start to finish. The coffee was incredible—rich, smooth, and clearly made with care. The staff were so warm and friendly, and the atmosphere is just amazing—inviting, artistic, and full of charm.
As we were checking out, we asked about one of their Gaggia espresso machines from Italy, and the owner—who happened to be sitting nearby—kindly joined the conversation. He couldn’t have been more gracious, friendly, or knowledgeable. It’s rare to find a place that combines great coffee, genuine people, and such a unique vibe. Eggshell Bistro is truly one of a kind!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I believe it's a Tangier style eatery. The plates are on the smaller side for the local standard but possibly just right. Delish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Cute little place for breakfast/brunch. They have nice brunch menu with great vegetarian options as well. Recommend their shakshuka!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you want to go to Paris for breakfast...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a wonderful creatively inspired quick stop. I had the best chai and lunch I have ever had:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a pleasant surprise! Great food, sophisticated breakfast, a gem!
I had no idea what I was getting bases on the menu but it was one of the best tasting meals I have ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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