As our B&B hostess Melanie had directed, we drove up a dusty, dirt driveway to a Shell station and rustic (going to the restroom involves a trip to a plumbed-in outhouse) Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant for lunch. Given the staff's general unhelpfulness, it wasn't as easy to be seated though it was far from busy. My lunch -- open... more

We were there for dinner in mid-October last Fall. It was the first place we ate during our three days in Big Sur. We were initially seated right by an open door with a wind blowing through to the opposite side of the room. We immediately objected to that, and were moved to a corner that was much better --... more

We stopped in for lunch and the host started to seat us at a small table in the back. We asked if we could have a larger table by the window (seated 4), and he said that was for a larger party but we could have the small table by the window. By the way, IF they had needed to... more

This is an oddball kind of place in Big Sur. They have strange statements on their menu--about "bogus" food allergies, no substitutions and so on. When my husband ordered a meat dish with a side of vegetables, I asked the waitress to put the vegetables on a separate plate so I could taste them (I'm a vegetarian). She said that... more

Their menu states that they do not want to deal nor believe in "bogus" food allergies or food intolerances. My family has problems with gluten and even though we were hungry, we decided not to eat there since we were offended by the statement at bottom of the menu. I was shocked and disappointed at being discriminated against. I opted... more

Perfect setting to enjoy a morning cup and a pastry. more

MY FAVE IN BIG SUR. TRY THE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE more

Read the review of this place in the NY Times Sunday magazine section and brought the article w/me to show the owner, who appreciated it and said others had done the same. It's a nice little place to stop off for something fresh for lunch. Service is a little so so, but not terrible. However, they should rope off their... more

We ate dinner here at the beginning of August. We ate outside, which was nice because they have lots of cacti and flowers, but it was sad to look at the hills. Because of the fires, it looked like a moonscape. Our dinner (pizza and an excellent salad) was very good and the service was excellent. more