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Simple cafe with several fresh pastry options and breakfast and lunch menu items. We had the bagel and eggs and bagel with salmon breakfast. Both enjoyable yet the Salmon bagel had a bit much pepper. Coffee was great and presented in a simple mug you would have at home.
Its indoor dining has a "cozy" feel to it. Easy ambiance music makes enjoying breakfast a bit more relaxing. Friendly service. Price a bit on the high side but for a quiet place to start off the morning it maybe worthwhile. Family owned establishment.
Published 3 years ago
This place has been popping up on my to go list for a while now and I finally got to go during my lunch. They're mostly opened for breakfast/lunch, they do coffee, tea, pastries, sandwiches soups ect and they also bake cakes. The staff was super bubbly and friendly and took my order right away. I got the sugar free hazelnut latte and a cherry chocolate turnover. The turnover is so flakey and buttery, the chocolate cherry filling is sweet, tart, and so tasty. The lattee is super creamy and pipping hot. I love this place.
Published 4 years ago
Moved back to the area recently and was looking for a nice breakfast spot for a burrito. This popped up just around the corner from our house, the menu looked good, croissants looked great, so I decided to try it out. My wife and I went all out the first time and split the burrito and the breakfast sandwich, as well as a strawberry croissant. Admittedly too much food, but we wanted to try it all. It took a little longer than expected, but it was worth the wait. The croissant was warm, flaky and delicious. The sandwich was great, with a fluffy egg, great sauce and tasty bacon. I love burritos and this one did not disappoint. From the fluffy eggs to the potato hash, the homeade salsa and the final panini grill on the tortilla, it was fantastic! Looking forward to trying out more of their offerings!
Published 4 years ago
The young lady who works at the cafe was courteous and welcoming. The other patron seemed disenterested, and not very welcoming.
The panini sandwich i had was bland. Furthermore, when i asked for avacado instead of Bacon, i was given what looked like Avacado, but one can hardly call it Avacado.
Published a year ago
Published 4 months ago
amazing place and great customer service. the coffee was amazing and the food was pretty good. great breakfast/lunch spot if you’re looking to support a small business
Published 7 months ago
Published 8 months ago
Published 10 months ago
The young lady who works at the cafe was courteous and welcoming. The other patron seemed disenterested, and not very welcoming.
The panini sandwich i had was bland. Furthermore, when i asked for avacado instead of Bacon, i was given what looked like Avacado, but one can hardly call it Avacado.
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Great spot. Amazing breakfast. Great iced coffee.
Published a year ago
Ordered a vanilla-flavored iced latte with oat milk, a blood orange iced tea, and the chicken pesto sandwich and oh my.. I have come across a hidden gem in Brea! I have to come again soon. Thank you! 🩷
Published a year ago
Published 2 years ago
This place is legit. Very family friendly with good vibes, great food, and very reasonable prices. Their tuna melt was delicious. Would definitely come here again!
Published 2 years ago
Cafe & tea, sandwich & salads yeeeeee!
Published 2 years ago
Love this place. Excellent food, lots of choices. Their coffee is also amazing. Lots of sweet treats.
Published 2 years ago
Nailed it! This cute little cafe deserves more than five stars. Such kind women run this establishment! Incredibly delicious food with croissants that melt in your mouth. And oh my goodness the little bakery. Adorable! I came here with two other colleagues for breakfast. We ordered the croissant sandwich, and my colleagues ordered the burritos. We all had coffee and chai tea. Everything was delicious, hot, and the service was just incredible. I'm shocked that others have not taken the time to write such a great review on this establishment. The place was packed by the time we left. And it's no wonder! Can't wait to come back.
Published 2 years ago
Great sandwich. Panini was so-so.
Ok customer service. Nice attitude. Prices are decent. Not enough space for proper dining and too much cold air allowed in when door propped open. Wasn't offered refill without asking. Otherwise, better than most hole-in-the-wall cafés, especially in Brea.
Published 2 years ago
Great menu, wonderful service, very cute atmosphere. The custom treats are quite impressive!
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Great food and great service!
Published 2 years ago
Nice family owned business.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Came here one day after my chiropractor appointment next door. Lots of options to choose from and the person that greeted was very cheerful - loved it! Went with a spinach breakfast wrap. A bit pricey, but i feel that’s everywhere now. The wrap was good and I think they used a panini press to finish it up because it was nice and toasted on the outside.
Overall a good choice for a quick bite.
Published 3 years ago
Simple cafe with several fresh pastry options and breakfast and lunch menu items. We had the bagel and eggs and bagel with salmon breakfast. Both enjoyable yet the Salmon bagel had a bit much pepper. Coffee was great and presented in a simple mug you would have at home.
Its indoor dining has a "cozy" feel to it. Easy ambiance music makes enjoying breakfast a bit more relaxing. Friendly service. Price a bit on the high side but for a quiet place to start off the morning it maybe worthwhile. Family owned establishment.
Published 3 years ago
Cozy and good food. Super good coffee and amazing customer service. Will go again.
Published 3 years ago
Clean environment. Love the food and the staff are very friendly.
Published 3 years ago
Carmel Café features great food fresh and well made, superb baking - croissants as good as what you would get in Paris, and warm friendly ambiance. It is worth a trip to Brea just to eat here.
Published 3 years ago
Love this little cafe! Great food! Everyone is super friendly there and the food they cook up is so delicious! They also have handmade seasonal decor art from local artists that you can purchase. It's so nice to see a business care about their community and supporting local artists.
Published 3 years ago
Staff is so friendly and fun to be around. The food is amazing and have really good prices. Becoming a daily breakfast/lunch spot for me.
Published 3 years ago
This cafe is delicious and family owned. They are so nice and it’s cute to hear the “customer service” voice vs one if the girls regular voice (which is just a nice and genuine) the prices are spot on!!!!!!!! Please don’t raise them and OMG if only you were open on the weekends! Even for a minimal amount of time. Today would have been my third day eating here lol I meant to take a picture but it was too late. The avocado pesto toast was delicious.
Published 3 years ago
Coffee and tea always tastes good.The girls I've seen working there always seem genuinely happy and helpful.
Published 4 years ago
Best place for a quick bite and catch up with friends!
Published 4 years ago
Friendly courteous smiling faces 😁
Published 4 years ago
Moved back to the area recently and was looking for a nice breakfast spot for a burrito. This popped up just around the corner from our house, the menu looked good, croissants looked great, so I decided to try it out. My wife and I went all out the first time and split the burrito and the breakfast sandwich, as well as a strawberry croissant. Admittedly too much food, but we wanted to try it all. It took a little longer than expected, but it was worth the wait. The croissant was warm, flaky and delicious. The sandwich was great, with a fluffy egg, great sauce and tasty bacon. I love burritos and this one did not disappoint. From the fluffy eggs to the potato hash, the homeade salsa and the final panini grill on the tortilla, it was fantastic! Looking forward to trying out more of their offerings!
Published 4 years ago
Best service ever. I went in yesterday the 17th of February and had delicious jasmine passion fruit tea which I highly recommend. And they have a hefty choice of meal options from wraps and coissants to chips and desserts. They even have a soup of the day
Published 4 years ago
This place has been popping up on my to go list for a while now and I finally got to go during my lunch. They're mostly opened for breakfast/lunch, they do coffee, tea, pastries, sandwiches soups ect and they also bake cakes. The staff was super bubbly and friendly and took my order right away. I got the sugar free hazelnut latte and a cherry chocolate turnover. The turnover is so flakey and buttery, the chocolate cherry filling is sweet, tart, and so tasty. The lattee is super creamy and pipping hot. I love this place.
Published 4 years ago
Published 4 years ago
Stopped randomly today an was so pleased. Yummy food and friendly service. I’d post a pic of my food but I ate it so quickly I didn’t have a chance!
Published 4 years ago
Published 5 years ago
Love this place. She is really nice and helpful! Highly recommend.
Published 5 years ago
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- 48 reviews
- 4.8 rating
- Phone: +1 714-792-1972
- Website: http://carmelcafebrea.com/
- Address: 2860 E Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821, United States
- Coordinates: 33.9105753, -117.85891339999999
- Cafe
- Coffee shop
- Sandwich shop
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 7:30 AM–2 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 AM–2 PM
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM–2 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 AM–2 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM–2 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Kerbside pickup: Yes
- No-contact delivery: Yes
- Delivery: Yes
- Takeaway: Yes
- Dine-in: Yes
- Great coffee: Yes
- Great tea selection: Yes
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Solo dining: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible seating: Yes
- Coffee: Yes
- Comfort food: Yes
- Healthy options: Yes
- Quick bite: Yes
- Breakfast: Yes
- Brunch: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Catering: Yes
- Dessert: Yes
- Seating: Yes
- Toilets: Yes
- Casual: Yes
- Cosy: Yes
- Family friendly: Yes
- LGBTQ+ friendly: Yes
- Transgender safe space: Yes
- Credit cards: Yes
- Debit cards: Yes
- NFC mobile payments: Yes
- Credit cards: Yes
- Good for kids: Yes
- Free of charge street parking: Yes
- Free parking lot: Yes