Trailside Cafe & Beer Garden

Trailside Cafe & Beer Garden

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+1 831-298-7453+ Add website
Hours
Sun
8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Mon
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.3 of 5 bubbles
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CUISINES
American, Bar, Cafe
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
features
Menu

Benedicts and Omelets
Served with Trailside Potatoes Fresh Fruit instead of Potatoes. Toast Choices for Omelets and Select Items: Whole Wheat, Sourdough, English Muffin or House Made Corn Tortilla (gluten free) with homemade Blueberry Jam OR Bagel with Cream Cheese
Classic Eggs Benedict
tender Canadian bacon
Pate's Fave Benedict
fresh tomato & basil
Santa Barbara Benedict
smoked turkey breast & avocado
Smoked Salmon (Lox) Benedict
with steamed spinach
Jalapeno Popper Omelet
with cream cheese and choice of toast
Tomato & Basil Omelet
with feta cheese and choice of toast

Does this restaurant accept reservations?
CUISINES
American, Bar, Cafe
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Live Music
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles114 reviews
Excellent
54
Very good
34
Average
15
Poor
5
Terrible
6

Nick Tucker
Stone119 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • couples
Ate here three times during a stay in Carmel Valley, twice for dinner and once for brunch. Friendly welcoming staff who were attentive without being intrusive. Food was amazing! Wonderful tasty fish and chips. Steak frites were bursting with flavour and perfectly cooked and finally our Trailside breakfast combo was amazing, eggs, bacon, sausage and pancakes with maple syrup on the side. Absolutely delicious every time. Sadly we may not pass this way again, but if we did it would be our first choice for somewhere to eat.
Written October 13, 2023
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expat326
San Francisco1632 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • none
The patio seats fill up fast on a nice day, but take heart, there are paintings from local artists on the walls inside. The breakfast dishes are always satisfying, but I have to praise the fish tacos. They arrived with piping hot fish in a non-greasy batter, topped with a some slaw. Side dish of black beans was hearty and filling and small green salad made me feel so healthy. will return.
Written July 25, 2021
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Randolph N
Arroyo Grande134 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • none
From the moment we entered until we left, we had a wonderful experience at this cozy spot. Our server, Frank, was exceptional. When I inquired about beers on tap, before suggesting one, he asked about my preferences. He then brought me an outstanding beer that fit my tastes exactly. My wife had a veggie topped salad and I had the artichoke, mushroom and sun dried tomato pasta. Both were wonderful. A two piece band set up in one corner and the volume was spot on…we could still have a conversation while we enjoyed each song they played. There is a patio out front but we sat inside as it was quite warm that day. It was pleasantly cool inside with AC and fans. The walls have art for sale. The beer list is very extensive! We ate at several spots in Carmel Valley over our 3 night stay and Trailside was our favorite. Definitely will eat here again next time we visit. Again, thanks go to Frank for helping us have the perfect dinner.
Written August 30, 2021
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caroliki45
Carmel4 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • friends
I'm a local and have been coming to the Trailside Cafe periodically since it moved to this spot in CV. I have always been happy with the food in the cafe and beer garden until yesterday. I even called to find out if there had been a change in ownership, the food was so bad. Same owner, so it must be changes in the kitchen staff that caused the problem. I ordered a tuna salad sandwich which came with a side. The sandwich had no tuna in it on one side of a half sandwich. None, just a scant teaspoon of tuna on the other side with a bit of lettuce. The whole wheat bread was dry as dust. I sent it back. The replacement was a chicken sandwich on French/Italian bread, again with little chicken. No side. My friend's classic egg Benedict was fine. There were no apologies from the staff and I was charged the full price. I will not go back.
Written June 20, 2024
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Stephanie M
Walnut Creek141 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • none
We had a very nice lunch at Trailside Cafe. There is a nice outdoor seating area as well as limited capacity indoor dining. The staff was very nice and attentive. The menu has a lot of lunch options as well as full breakfast menu and a kids menu. They have a good selection of beers on tap as well.
Written April 26, 2021
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vickilevi
Phoenix53 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • couples
We ate here twice. It was so cute and the food was fantastic. Very old California interior with laid-back but responsive service. The food is great. Had eggs pancakes and bacon one morning. Very generous portion of eggs, and oatmeal with fruit was great. Fantastic chew to the oatmeal, And the coffee is wonderful. Indoor and outdoor seating available, a beer garden and live music also. A winner!
Written July 23, 2022
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John M
Santa Cruz4400 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020 • none
Carmel Valley is our new venture out spot during the virus period. We asked our friends at the motorcycle museum where to eat, and they suggested Trailside cafe. The facility itself is older and homey, service relaxed, but the food is better than I had anticipated. Pulled pork sandwich, full cream clam chowder, inventive salad, and side of beans were all quite good. Their signature fish tacos were a bit lacking, but everything else was spot on. They have a great selection of about 15 craft beers, which was unexpected, as the famous four star Bernardus Lodge has only 3 lower quality craft beers in their expansive and expensive facility. Trailside Cafe is not really a destination, but if you are at the motorcycle museum or about to start an afternoon of wine tasting, grab some good grub here.
Written June 29, 2020
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steve kunkemoeller sailor
The Cincinnati Region26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • couples
Wow. Do not miss this gem. Excellent food, very friendly and accommodating staff, and wonderful vibe. We had the fish tacos- excellente- and the grilled cheese, with tomato soup. Even the iced tea was exceptional.
Written September 7, 2021
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Ed S
Minneapolis569 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • couples
The waiter was very busy but did an outstanding job. I had the pulled pork and my wife had the chicken satay. Both dishes were good, but the chicken satay too the prize. They had a very large selection of beer and wines. I would recommend this restaurant.
Written May 24, 2024
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Gingembre
Berkeley167 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • none
Had a really great huevos rancheros here the other day on our way to a hike and I highly recommend this place. Fresh ingredients, creative version of an old standard (love the diced jicama in the salsa) and friendly fast service. Will definitely stop by next time we're in Carmel Valley.
Written December 6, 2021
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Nola K
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • friends
We had breakfast again at Trailside Cafe. Mariah, our waitress is so good. She works the tables by herself and always serve us well. We do like eating at the Trailside Cafe
Written July 30, 2024
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IslandLover
Victoria37 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • friends
We were hungry after hiking all morning. Service was good, but cheeseburger I ordered medium arrived done well. Hate wasting food, so I ate it anyway, but would have enjoyed it more the way I ordered it. Friend had a fresh salad that was very tasty. Sat indoors because it was bit too warm for us out on patio. Ceiling fan indoors in front section of restaurant wasn’t circulating, but one by bar in back was during lunchtime. Liked their former location in MRY better! Would return again & order something different - menu is full of tasty sounding items. Happy Hour. Looked like many locals eat here, not overtouristed like some places.
Written July 20, 2024
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traveltarot
548 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • couples
Charming Simple locals diner. Fast friendly service w a smile. Large beer list. Had a cobb salad - huge He had a quesadilla Would return
Written May 22, 2024
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47Murphy
Williamsburg27 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • couples
I would have rated this place a five if I wasn’t charged a fee for using my debit/credit card. Great service delicious food bring cash to avoid fees
Written June 16, 2023
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Tony H
Moorpark4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 • none
The food is made fresh. Excellent service. The wrap was delicious. The beer was very tasty. Plenty of parking.
Written September 16, 2022
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