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Reviewed December 6, 2022
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Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed December 1, 2022

Got a tip on this place from a local hiker. Went for breakfast. Very good food and excellent value, friendly staff. The view was also exceptional. Might have been my highlight to visit in big sur.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed September 30, 2022

Beautiful drive and view, great food and you feel like you are in Europe at the cliff restaurants in Greece. Enjoy

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 26, 2022

It had been 7 years since my last stop. Still great view and good food. Shared a cheese tray with a cold beer and iced tea made a nice afternoon snack.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 1, 2022

Breakfast was very good! The coffee drinks were excellent! The service was very friendly! The views were so amazing!

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 13, 2022 via mobile

Went to celebrate my birthday in July with my family and our pup . After hectic parking search in their small parking lot we found a spot. We waited in line to put our name on the dining list all to be told my older...hostess that there were no dogs allowed. That was no problem but, the way she responded sarcastically about I could go inside to eat and she could walk him while we ate. Then started laughing saying she wouldn’t do that and we wouldn’t be allowed in because, of my pup. I’m not sure how that is professional whatsoever. This establishment should have signs everywhere mentioning that dogs are NOT allowed in restaurant nor the cafe. Also, that hostess should definitely have some training about to act during that situation. Now that I know how they treat potential customers I will never give them my business nor recommend them to people.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 8, 2022 via mobile

Perfect casual spot with gorgeous views! We chose the cafe instead of the famed Nepenthe mostly because we needed gluten free options for my pal and the cafe had more options. It was wonderful. Stopped for lunch- parking lot was packed. Ordered at the counter...and enjoyed a Reuben sandwich and a Cobb salad looking out at an amazing view with birds flying around us. Great place to grab a casual bite to eat.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed May 8, 2022

Location location location! Love this place, speedy check-in, and great food. We enjoyed stopping by to eat here on our way up the coast.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed February 11, 2022

This restaurant has the best view of any I've been to. The deck where you eat overlooks the Big Sur coastline and ocean and it's just amazing. The food is good and it's all served on a large, outdoor deck, which is great during Covid....A must-visit.More

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed October 4, 2021 via mobile

The food and view here are excellent! No need to wait in the super long line in the restaurant upstairs, or pay for table service when you can get essentially the same items here. Order, find a seat, and they'll bring it to you. Enjoy...the food, fresh air, and view! We came for a late lunch (around 2pm) and parking was still chaos. That would be my only complaint.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed September 30, 2021

Have been here a gazillion times. Best time to come, naturally, is during the week and off season for peace and quiet, but even with tourists everywhere, it's Nepenthe after all - one of the most beautiful places ever. Nepenthe is even great fogged in...- like sitting on top of clouds. Just order coffee (their mochas are amazing) and soak in the experience. It's a very special place. And if you have time, have dinner upstairs - the food is great, and buy something from the shop. It's all magical.More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed August 28, 2021

Parking is a total nightmare but if you can manage to find a space, it's definitely worth checking out. Unfortunately, when we stopped in, it was a grey day so we were unable to see much but it was still a fun experience. My only...disappointment was that we arrived 10 before 11 am on a Sunday and according to their site, breakfast ends at 11 am. The older gentleman working the cash register told the patrons directly in front of us, that they were the last people to order breakfast. When it was my turn, I asked if there was any way he could make an exception for my 13 year old daughter as she only wanted french toast. He wouldn't budge, I'd even said we'd came all the way from NYC and we still had aa few minutes before it was 11am but he was a grump and wouldn't budge. Kind of ruined my experience. Moral of the story is, find parking fast and arrive well before lunch if you're wanting breakfast!More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed June 24, 2021

Over two days of breakfast here, we tried everything. The crab Benedict is to die for. The granola and yogurt is huge! Delightful cappuccinos for foggy mornings! The view is spectacular and breathtaking. But the finest thing about this little outdoor cafe is its staff....Really top notch friendly people. I can’t say enough about the warmth and the stress-free environment that it creates. I almost didn’t want to write this review because I kind of don’t want everyone to know about it…. But here you go. This place is a gift!More

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed December 17, 2020

The Cafe is the more casual little sister of the famous, regular seated, Nepenthe Restaurant on the same property. VERY popular. Limited parking. Order at the window (before the current Covid lockdown) and enjoy breakfast or lunch with one of the best views on the...West Coast. Sandwiches were fine but must be pre-made as they were a little soggy.More

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed September 25, 2020

We had lunch on the outdoor patio at Cafe Kevah. The food was delicious, and the quantities were very generous. The view overlooking the ocean was gorgeous!

Date of visit: October 2019
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Response from Diane O | Reviewed this property |
Why don't you check the online menu for Kevah. I'm not sure if Nepenthe serves that, but give them a try also. The only other clifftop, ocean view restaurants in the Central Coast area would be in the Avila Beach, She'll... More
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Cafe Kevah is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 5