Carmel Belle

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#1 of 8 Coffee & Tea in Carmel$$ - $$$, American, Cafe, Vegetarian friendly

+1 831-624-1600+ Add website

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Hours

Sun

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Mon

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Tue

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wed

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Thu

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Fri

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Sat

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

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4.5

297 reviews

#1 of 8 Coffee & Tea in Carmel

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Women-owned

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PRICE RANGE

$10.00 – $15.00

CUISINES

American, Cafe, Healthy

special diets, meals, features

Location and contact

Doud Craft Studios San Carlos Between Ocean Ave & 7th, Carmel, CA 93921

+1 831-624-1600

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About

Carmel Belle proudly sources its ingredients from farmers and purveyors that practice sustainability, and provide honest, high-quality products that taste really good. Our meats are hormone-free, grass-fed/free-range and humanely raised in California. Our produce is largely organic and purchased from local farmers' markets, farmers, and/or distributors that support small farms. So please join us, and eat good food knowing that we would never serve you anything we wouldn't serve to our own family.

PRICE RANGE

$10.00 – $15.00

CUISINES

American, Cafe, Healthy

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch

FEATURES

Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Dog Friendly

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DoroteyaD

Monterey8 contributions

Farm to table, local, organic!

Feb 2020 • none

A considerably small place with an open-space kitchen that focuses on locally sourced, organic dishes. Farm-to-table concept with plenty of breakfast and lunch choices. I highly recommend their salads and morning toasts, avocado with drizzled olive oil and fresh sea salt is a total must!

Written February 21, 2020

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Gil M

Diamond Bar1402 contributions

Good food, Good service

Aug 2020 • none

This would be a really nice place to eat once we are allowed to eat inside again. It was really hot and we got lucky and a table with an umbrella opened up. They had two different menus and places to order, but you could order at either one from either menu. Good enough to return once inside dining opens up.

Written September 8, 2020

kst1

Merced439 contributions

Cool Breakfast Spot

Sep 2020 • none

This is a neat spot for grabbing breakfast. Plenty of seating outside. Quite a few options on the menu for breakfast. You order your food inside and then take a table outside with a number card. Tea/coffee/juices are prepared next counter over. Food is fresh, locally sourced and delicious. Owner is a friendly guy. Recommend.

Written September 28, 2020

Jesica F

1 contribution

Beware of Not Getting what You Paid For

Jan 2022 • solo

Horrible. I feel robbed. I ordered a matcha green tea latte, with almond milk, a small berry pistachio cake, and two round ball like treats (coconut chai and almond). The matcha latte was made with whole milk which had caused me horrific stomach pain as I'm lactose intolerant!! I specifically asked for almond milk or oat milk and was told their almond milk was made in house so I opted for that. Yet I was given regular milk. And my health has suffered!!! As for the pastries I was only given the round small ball like treats in a baggie. When I arrived home 76 miles away from Carmel, I was both disappointed that the cake was not in the bag, and I had a stomach ache. All of this was about $20!!! The worst experience. If you visit make sure you get what you pay for, and check it before you leave the shop especially if you're from out of town. I so wish I could get a refund or some compensation for this horrible literally stomach aching experience.

Written January 21, 2022

az2580

Chicago175 contributions

Gem for gluten/dairy free diners

Jul 2022 • friends

This sweet place in Carmel is a fabulous option for Gluten Free and dairy free diners. While I am not either, I was with a friend who is and was thrilled at the plethora of options available to her. We shared everything and I enjoyed the food just as much as she did.

Written July 9, 2022

Kim H

Leander340 contributions

Quaint fireside breakfast

Mar 2022 • friends

Happened upon this restaurant when another place we tried had over an hour wait. So glad we were "forced" to look elsewhere. The food was spectacular as was the service, and the table by the fireplace made it even better. My friend ordered the green eggs and ham and said it was the best she'd had. I had avocado toast with a poached egg and a side of truffle mushrooms. Everything was cooked perfectly and delicious.

Written March 5, 2022

Melissa W

Atlanta46 contributions

Love this place!

Aug 2021 • none

We go to Carmel Belle every time we're in Carmel, and it never disappoints! Great food, quick service (order at the counter and they bring it to the table). Great place for coffee and a quick snack, breakfast or lunch. Highly recommend.

Written September 7, 2021

Andrewsk8s

Trondheim280 contributions

Super Breakfast

Sep 2022 • couples

We found this place randomly by following the locals. It turned out to be an EXCELLENT cozy, healthy, tasty breakfast. Lots of veggie and hipster options (avocado), great presentation, impeccable service, and really nice atmosphere. I can't wait to go back.

Written October 26, 2022

Sara P

1 contribution

Eating here supports racism

Aug 2023 • family

**Warning** Racism is being supported by you when you eat at this restaurant. My wife, my son and I were having a beautiful morning. Went to Carmel bakery and grabbed some food before my wife had to go to work. After walking her to work I decided to go to Carmel Belle. Worst mistake of my entire life. What you’re going to read will sound like fiction, but as a busy computer programmer I can assure you I wouldn’t take valuable time concocting this event and sharing unless it was extraordinarily egregious. My son and I walk in, find a booth in the back corner as it was the only available table. For those with children, you understand setting up a 1 year old, situating the stroller, making his food, and waiting for him to calm before you buy your food is a whole thing by yourself. As I’m calming him so I can purchase a root beer and an oatmeal cookie, I start nibbling on the breakfast burrito I got from Carmel bakery and I notice someone hovering over me and my son. I look up and it was the owner angrily looking us and yelled “ I have a lot of customers you can’t sit here and eat that food!” I said “ok I was going to buy something, but I’ll buy it now” he looked incredulously at us angrily turned his back on us and walked away. I said politely “ we’re customers too, i come here all the time and I was setting up…” He cuts me off ( and now he has an audience of people surrounding us and sitting down staring at us) he said “ I don’t care I’ve never seen you her before….” I repeat he said “ I’ve never see you here before” loudly so those watching could take in the unnecessary drama. What does that fact have to do with anything? And how does he know he’s never seen me before with as many people that visit this establishment? I’m the only black person there and I’ve seen this “movie” before so as I stood in line I said “you know what just leave me alone, I’m buying something right now” He speed walks over to my and my sons face about 10 inches away and angrily says “what did you just say to me?!” I said “ get away from me sir I’m trying to buy something and you you’re chasing me around the restaurant, leave me alone! “ everyone is now staring at me like I’m causing trouble, very embarrassing as my son watches and witnesses this type of behavior for the first time. He then yells “ you know what!! I’m not serving you, you guys can leave! Go!” Now he’s grandstanding for the ever growing audience in order to embarrass us even more and save face. I told him, “ I’m a paying Customer and you’re kicking me out because I told you to leave me alone? Sorry that’s neither ethical nor moral and borderline harassment. Please leave me alone!” At that point he came to his senses and walked away and went behind the counter and I finished my food. My wife shows up and can feel the tension and says “ what’s wrong baby. Now for context my wife is beautiful,red headed Caucasian woman of Irish decent. When I go to ask what the name of the restaurant is he first says” you eat here all the time and you don’t know the name of this restaurant!?” Laughs and waves me away and try’s to talk politely and intellectually to my wife to explain to her what happened. We both looked at him and said “ we are married why would I take your word over his, don’t talk to me.” I asked him again “what is the name of this restaurant” he yells “ look it up! Google it!” And walks away. My wife was shocked and asked “ how is this angry man still in business?” Now I’m a college educated, busy computer programmer Who moved my family here to raise my son in a calm accepting city. I lived here in the 80’s as a military brat on fort ord military base and remembered the acceptance and inclusion I felt and since we moved her it has been amazing until I met this owner who now has me second guessing this move. So because I’ve seen this “ movie” before and did not want him trying to take action secretly because he seems like an instigator, my wife and I called the police and asked them to come down. They showed up within 8 minutes! The Carmel police department deserves an award for the way they listened to us, responded quickly and made me feel heard after this horrific experience. They said there wasn’t much they could do because a business owner can choose not to serve anyone that they don’t deem fit to serve. Which is true, but in my America I thought those days were over. I guess not.. But they did go and talk to him to get his Side of the story. He told them he NEVER told me to leave. And so as a business man his character is such that he will lie in order protect himself. He also told them “he is MORE than welcome to come back and eat here”. Notice the quick switch up….obviously he knows what he did was bullying others wise he would have just told the truth and let the chips lie where they may. And why would I be welcome back if I was causing trouble? One couple saw how he treated me said I don’t want to eat here. Left their meal stood up smiled at us and promptly left. Several patrons apologized for his behavior, but I told them it’s not their responsibility to apologize for someone else’s misguided behavior, but thanked them any way. Another patron ,an older couple, said “ I hate to say it but I wonder if he would have been as shrewd to us as he was to you in the exact same situation, then rubbed her finger on the back of her hand pointing to her skin”. I said I’ve never experienced this before in my life, but you may have a point there”. We will never eat there again. The businesses in the area have embraced my family, our new church has lovingly embraced our family, and the residents have embraced my family. It’s too bad that in the midst of all this love hate still exists. Thank you for reading.

Written August 26, 2023

coyote608

149 contributions

Great Food, Great Vibe

Jul 2023 • couples

LOVE this place! This is exactly the kind of place I love to find on vacation -- casual ambiance, excellent food, and the kind of place you can hang a while and gab and sip your coffee.

Written July 26, 2023

samjay23

Canberra132 contributions

Good morning coffee stop

Feb 2023 • couples

Giant tasty oat cappuccinos. My partner said his cookie was good. My pecan tart was average. A pleasant open setting with a fire and some pantry and clothing goods to buy.

Written February 10, 2023

John B

Sacramento72 contributions

Great lunch spot, with healthy food!

Nov 2022 • none

Had a light lunch--soup and grilled cheese--plus coffee drinks. Excellent food--tasty and healthy. Very nice counter service. Great inside seating area, with a fireplace going. Also some outdoor tables. We'll be back!

Written November 21, 2022