News

Ruth Wakefield invented the first chocolate chip cookie in 1937… by accident. Out of baker’s chocolate, Ruth substituted a semisweet chocolate bar that she chopped into tiny bits. The Toll House Crunch cookie was born! Our own Sarah Cook has a decadent version that will transport you back to your childhood. Come stick your nose …

Here’s to moms, motherhood, and maternal bonds! There’s certainly a special woman in your life, and Sunday, May 14th is a day for her to relax and be celebrated! Be sure to stop by Cafe Carmel before Mother’s Day and pick up some decadent treats! We will create custom cookie boxes to help you get the party …

Celebrated on May 6, this day celebrates body acceptance, body shape diversity, and sustainable dieting. And the idea that it’s OK to indulge! Cafe Carmel supports local creamery Marianne’s Ice Cream, and lays out a daily assortment of sweet treats, including croissants, cinnamon rolls, hot cross buns, and more! Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7 …

  May 4 celebrates the wonders of orange juice, that refreshing drink that equals a full day’s worth of vitamin C and folate! Cafe Carmel serves only Natalie’s, handcrafted in small batches to ensure authentic freshness. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Café Carmel offers breakfast, lunch, and brunch, with takeout available through its …

  Eggs Benedict is a globally influenced specialty invented in New Orleans, using English muffins, Canadian-style bacon, and poached eggs, topped with a rich decadent Hollandaise, a sauce that hails from France, not Holland! Now the famous brunch dish has reached new heights at cozy Cafe Carmel. Try our version that will set the world …

  Get your Easter orders in today! We are offering quiche, beautifully decorated sugar icing egg and Easter bunny cookies, Easter cupcakes, and our popular carrot cake cupcakes! Have you joined the Café Carmel Coffee Club? Purchase 10 cups get the 11th for free. What a deal!    April 16th is National Eggs Benedict Day. Indulge in our famous …

Feeling the luck of the Irish? We are too!  When it comes to baked goodies, the month of March could be the sweetest and tastiest — at least at Café Carmel. Order your St. Patrick’s Day treats TODAY.   Café Carmel is located at Ocean Avenue and Mission Avenue in Carmel. For information, call (831) 624-3870 or email: …

Please Join Us For our ribbon-cutting ceremony with both Carmel and Monterey Peninsula chambers of commerce. Back in 2019, Sarah Cook seized an opportunity of a lifetime by moving her family from the shores of England to Carmel to take over an iconic cafe. Four years later, we will take time to celebrate both Café …

  Did you know that clam chowder has been around since the late 1700s and not only is there the classic New England clam chowder, but Manhattan, Rhode Island, and Long Island clam chowder? There’s also a day that celebrates clam chowder, February 25. Café Carmel celebrates the deliciously creamy soup Saturday Feb. 25, by …

If you’re looking for unique and special Valentine’s Day treats for your loved ones, look no farther than Café Carmel in the heart of downtown Carmel. They carry a wide variety of delicious and colorful treats, including Valentine’s cookies and the new chocolate silk pie. Café Carmel is located at Ocean Avenue and Mission Avenue …