The Little Swiss Cafe is a quaint eatery that's perfect for a filling breakfast or a lunch detour. The place has an inviting interior with ample of seating spaces making it ideal for larger groups. Classic breakfast items are bestsellers here. Dishes are served in generous portions and the prices ensure complete value for money. While you await your orders, there are magazines to flip through and stunning paintings to soak in.

The Carmel Coffee House and Roasting Company is a must-visit for coffee aficionados touring Carmel. Known for their flavorful cuppa joe which is a product of freshly-roasted beans, this places takes your surely sets itself apart from several contemporaries. Ideal for you early morning caffiene fix, the cafe also serves a number of breakfast specials making it a spot for a hearty meal before patrons head out into the city. The Carmel Coffee House and Roasting Company also lets you buy coffee, and they also sell Loose Leaf Tea. From Dark Beans, Flavored coffee, DeCafe to espresso, you can buy them all here. Tea loves should not miss the English Breakfast Premium and the Chamomile tea.

Carmel Belle is a perfect spot for a hearty meal with your family. The restaurant prides itself on the quality of their ingredients that ensure a wholesome meal with free-range meats and other organic produce sourced from suppliers close to home. Ideal for breakfast, Carmel Belle's delectable specials such as the Open-Faced Avocado, Roasted Mushroom Melt and the Poached Egg Sandwich come most recommended. They also have a plethora of lunch and dinner dishes. Wednesday's bring in Game Night at Carmel Belle, an evening that locals and travelers look forward to.

La Bicyclette is a lovely eatery bringing European flavors to Carmel. Furnished with wooden tables, the interior of the restaurant is quite intimate making it perfect for a laid-back lunch with someone special. The menu features a variety of European dishes with French and Italian food taking center stage. Crafted using locally-sourced ingredients, the specials are baked in wood-fired ovens or slowly cooked on a quaint stove to preserve the taste of Europe's countryside. An impressive selection of wines complete your culinary bliss here. Patrons can rely on their servers for suggestions over pairings.

Claiming to have the largest breakfast menu on the West Coast, this traditional country kitchen is popular with everyone in Carmel, and it has been around for almost 20 years. On the menu you will find several types of waffles and other gourmet breakfast edibles, served all day long. There are even 10 different Eggs Benedict dishes. If you already had breakfast, not to worry. Katy's also has a delectable selection of lunch dishes like burgers, sandwiches, salads and more. Many repeat customers constantly flock to this legendary place, and the service is downright spectacular.

The dining experience here is superb. On the walls inside, find license plates, skillets, signs, toys, and all sorts of collectibles. On the patio outside is a stone rotisserie that cooks many of the meats. The menu has an excellent selection of center-cut steaks and pastas, and you can even get a crispy duck sandwich. The wine list is extensive, ranging from normal table wines to more expensive bottles. The clientele is mostly locals, but tourists roll in now and then.

As its name states, everything at this restaurant is made from scratch. Breakfast is served all day. The menu features a large selection of omelets, made-to-order egg entrees, breakfast skillets, breakfast rolls (burrito), pancakes and waffles. All breakfast entrees are served with baby red potatoes and a toasted sourdough baguette. The lunch menu features soups, salads and sandwiches. Beer and wine are available, as well as coffee drinks and smoothies.