The three stars are 3/3 for how kind and friendly the staff were! I visited on a Friday evening and it was not busy but they had two staff members holding down the fort. The coffee was alright. It was not quite strong enough for a latte, tasting quite watered down. I opted for the oat milk and I could tell it was not high quality by the flavor. I did appreciate how clean and quaint the cafe was. They had local artwork in the front and the artist's shop was two doors down, which was spectacularly charming. read more

Cafe Dal Mare - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

This is a small cafe on the side road of Carmel by the sea. Three young people run the cafe. The lady staff were very friendly and always smiling. Comparing to the cafes on the Ocean Ave., this one is not that busy and has seats for guests to rest a bit. We had two cups of tea - cannot go wrong. But like the atmosphere. read more

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We came across Cafe Dal Mare while exploring Carmel. We tried their popular Pistachio Ricotta cake, which was delicious with just the right amount of sweetness, though it was a bit expensive. We also tried the cannoli, but it was a bit underwhelming. read more

Cafe Dal Mare - Pistachio ricotta cake slice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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Great place for gelato! Got spumoni (Cherry+Pistachio+Chocolate) and it was delicious!! Though I was first hoping to get more cherry than pistachio, I got more Pistachio but that was so tasty! Definitely coming back here next time. read more

Cafe Dal Mare - Spumoni - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

One of my favorite cafes in all of Carmel. Their chai is delicious, their ice-cream is too. They also have yummy desserts. There's not much space inside but there is room to sit and enjoy your treat. read more

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They were all out of coffee and spumoni and only had a few flavors which they don't allow you sample. Unfortunately, I'm not willing to commit with flavors I'm not familiar with but it's unheard of to not sample flavors. read more

Small family run coffee and dessert shop. We hade gelato today and will be back to try their Strawberry or banana mochas. read more

Cafe Dal Mare - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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This is my new fav spot in Carmel! It does not give touristy vibes (which is much more my style) & has an absolutely beautiful assortment of desserts. From the moment I saw the cannoli shells & house-made filling, I knew it was gonna be good! We were greeted by the owner, & he was so friendly, and clearly has worked hard to make this place special. My only regret is not picking up a cream puff! read more

I didn't hate this latte but it definitely was not cookie butter- more like slight cinnamon? regardless the coffee was smooth and the one guy working did his best with fast service. Not much place to sit inside but a park across the street t to sip and enjoy if the weather is nice read more

Cafe Dal Mare - Cookie butter latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Food Quality: **** Service: *** Ambiance: *** Value: *** Nice gelato and espresso. The only let down was that you cannot sample any of the gelato before ordering and it is on the pricier side these are the major factors for the rating. Staff was friendly enough and the wait time for coffee was short and swift. read more

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Deliciously creamy! We gotta the flavor that has pistachio (with chunks of pistachio), chocolate, and strawberry and it was amazing! We found it very unique and loved the pistachio chunks. read more

Cafe Dal Mare - Pistachio strawberry chocolate blend - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Arrogant owner. No tasting so you are stuck with flavors you don't know. Very unheard of no tasting. Very limited selection. Explains why the other stores have a line outside and this one doesn't. Not recommended. read more

Café Dal Mare is one of those charming Carmel-by-the-Sea spots that instantly wins you over. Tucked into the village with that classic Carmel charm, it offers a warm, inviting atmosphere that feels both relaxed and refined. Wonderful gelato --fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Whether you're stopping in for a coffee, a light bite, or something more substantial, everything is thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. The flavors are clean and balanced, and the ingredients taste genuinely high-quality. It's the kind of place where even simple dishes feel special. read more

Good service. Quick. The guy was nice. Coffee was ass. My girlfriend makes better coffee. The cake was good. The ice cream was also good. read more

Cafe Dal Mare - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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I was excited to try this coffee from the reviews, yet was deeply disappointed. Purchased a gingerbread latte and an iced mocha. Both were heavily watered down, little flavor, sour. It was a small space and very warm inside. I had to wait outside. It took a very long time to get our coffees and the server was uninterested and did not pay attention. I hope others have a better experience. read more

Cafe Dal Mare - Outside coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

This cafe is located right next to the main downtown street at carmel by the sea. We had this hazelnut caffe latte, beignets and cannolis - and we LOVED it !! The staff is welcoming and totally friendly. recommended this place while taking a stroll at the downtown & its summer time in which gelatos are great to have which they carry :) read more

Cafe Dal Mare - Beignets , cannolis - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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This was a nice find. The owner said he runs this gelato/coffee shop with his older brother. They get gelato shipped from Italy four times a week. The baker is from Sicily and lives in Monterey now. The affogato $10 was great. You could choose the ice cream flavor! The gelato was $7 per scoop and you can choose only one flavor. The shop has some seating inside, but it's not spacious. Parking in this area can be tough. There is free 2-hour street parking. Next door is a chocolate/candy shop. Fun to stop in after a meal. read more

Cafe Dal Mare - Menu from February 2025 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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Decided to swing by for a sweet treat after a lovely dinner around the area. I must say the location was a cute little shop that had a unique character. The dessert selection was marvelous, they had cake slices, gelato, cannoli, etc... I ended up having their raspberry gelato and wow was it perfect. It had a nice sweetness but light texture as you indulged. We also went ahead and tried a slice of their Chocolate Hazelnut cake. It was phenomenal and again the sweetness was perfectly balanced with the chocolate and hazelnut. The last item we ordered, a 3 piece order of mini donuts. A flavor of white chocolate, dark chocolate & milk chocolate. Overall, we spent about $30 so be aware the pricing is a bit high but totally worth the experience. I would gladly come back if ever in the area again. read more

Cafe Dal Mare - Raspberry Gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

This place has amazing coffees. Service is quick and courteous. It may not be having the social media/instagram hype that some other coffee shops in Carmel get but as a frequent local, this is one of the best. Highly recommend it. read more

Cute little cafe in Carmel by the Sea. The matcha latte and iced latte we got were pretty good as well. Service was pretty decent for being one cashier/barista. Nice little stop for your morning caffeine and pastry before you walk around the little town. read more

Cafe Dal Mare - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Dipped in for a coffee and a tiramisu for the road before heading back home. Lovely smells lured us in. But off the road from Ocean but worth the side trip read more

We ordered pistachio cake, americano and iced sweetened matcha ! Everything was amazing. Americano, was on point, could taste all the notes. Matcha was prefect, wasn't too sweet which is good because we could still taste the matcha As you come in you are greeted by a variety of beautiful cakes. It has very comfy seating and beautiful paintings hung up making the atmosphere of the place feel very welcoming ! Staff took care of us in short amount of time and provided great customer service. Looking forward to visiting again when in Carmel Reminder when visiting to be patient with the staff during a rush ! read more

Cafe Dal Mare - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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Very good prices!! Which is rare to come by in Carmel good customer service and delicious desserts 10/10 would recommend. read more

Cafe Dal Mare - Lemon cake, canoli, black cherry ice cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Perfect little bakery nestled among the local shops. Highly recommend you try their beignets and other baked goods! We'll be back read more

I definitely would not recommend. The drink menu is limited and low quality. Total tourist trap where they advertise something they don't deliver. Wait is long and it's very expensive for such low quality. read more

Yum! What a cute and small place to get a sweet treat. The cannolis were tasty, the creamy filled beignets were yummy, and the gelato was refreshing! Give this spot a try if you're new or a friendly face at Carmel. It gets pretty packed on a weekend, but no matter, you'll order will get its full attention. read more

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This cute little gelato shop is ran by a father and his two sons and it is just the cutest spot ever! I was craving something sweet and at around 7pm, this was this only spot that was open. This shop has a handful of baked good options and maybe about 10-12 gelato flavors. They had a really interesting one that was a mix of like pistachio, chocolate, and strawberry? I ended up getting the raspberry sorbetto, iced matcha latte, and their chocolate cannoli. The sorbetto was super refreshing and had a good raspberry flavor. The iced matcha was not my favorite, it was more on the bitter side and slightly grainy. The cannoli was really good! It's definitely more so on the sweeter side, but hey, that's dessert for you! What really stuck out was just how personable the owner was. He's definitely the kind of owner that makes you feel like family. read more

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This tiny little place has big taste! I came for the cannoli. They fill them fresh with a choice of traditional shell or chocolate dipped. They also have smaller size, but who wants a tiny cannolo? They don't offer any toppings like crushed pistachios or candied lemon, so bring your own. I went for the traditional. The cookie was crisp with a slight cinnamon taste, just perfect. Nice filling too. This is going as my top local cannoli on my cannoli board. Service was a little slow, but that could have been due to the overwhelmed mother trying to get gelato for all her kids, without them smearing it all over everything. Once they left, a sigh of relief, and the line started moving again. They sell lots of gelato flavors and other desserts. I would have gotten some to go but had a concert to attend. I will definitely return for more and try the pistachio cake I was eyeing on my way out the door. Things are pricey, but hey it's Carmel: that's what you get. read more

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This one is on me, but it circled the drain around price. I walked past this tiny shop on a warm day and saw "gelato" advertised. Given the weather, I ordered two scoops of gelato, which was scooped and served with a tiny wooden taster spoon. The price? FOURTEEN DOLLARS!! I have to be honest. I have made a good amount of ice cream over the years and enjoyed a lot of great gelato. I did not find this comparable to the best gelatos I have tasted and the price here far surpassed those. My bad for not checking price first but I could never have imagined such extraordinary prices. read more

Great atmosphere, right across from a small outdoor seating area. Ordered a mocha and can"t wait to try some of their delicious looking desserts and gelato! Def come and try this family owned biz! They are very kind and the service was excellent! read more

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This small shop serves up big flavors in many kinds of desserts. We ordered a Napoleon, a Hazelnut chocolate cake, a cappuccino cake and a pistachio ricotta cake. They were each delicious! The creams are so fluffy and the cakes so light, each well flavored. While we didn't try the cannoli or gelato, they look really nice. We ate on rattan benches that line one wall of the shop. While there was a long line, it moved quickly. We certainly enjoyed this after a good day of walking! read more

We got their matcha lattes and they were very underwhelming. They allowed you to pick the sweetner. We got one vanilla and one lavender. Both matchas were very chalky and had no matcha flavor at all!! You could also see all the matcha chunks on the bottom of the cups. We even saw a paper on the wall in the back for "how to make matcha". read more

Pistachio ricotta cheese cake - 4.5/5. Very unique and delicious! The pistachio cream was like light and fluffy! The cake itself was moist and thin. The whole cake tasted like a cloud. Lol. I wasn't sure I'd like it and it blew us both away. The flavors are amazing and not overly sweet and heavy like American cakes. It was recommended by one of the owners, lol. His face is on the painted portrait behind him lol. Mocha drink: 3.5/5. My bf typically drinks black coffee so he was being adventurous. This spot is a bit hidden and such a treat both times I've visited! We enjoyed our treats outside across the street at the little park plaza. read more

Cafe Dal Mare - Pistachio ricotta cheese cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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Pretty good cafe nearby my hotel, cake and coffee were good, staff was nice and helpful read more

Cafe Dal Mare - Latte and Lemon cake? (Forgot the name) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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Cozy , small place. We god regular drip coffees, small donuts, pistachio cheesecake and chocolate cheesecake. Most of all, we liked the pistachio cheesecake. The pastries were really sweet, but fresh. read more

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We stopped by Café Dal Mare after getting sandy toes at Carmel Beach -- the pastries were amazing and the coffee was delicious! We're definitely coming back! read more

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The cute little shop was the perfect stop for a sweet treat after dinner! We got florentine cookies and pistachio ricotta cheese cake. The staff we friendly and happy to go through the different cake choice with us. read more

Cafe Dal Mare - After dinner treat! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Stopped by this coffee shop today and while the guys behind the counter were genuinely nice, the drinks and gelato were a bit of a letdown. I ordered an iced matcha (not pictured) and unfortunately, it didn't taste like authentic matcha. It was missing that distinct earthy and slightly sweet flavor. My boyfriend got an iced coffee (also not pictured), which he found to be quite strong. We both requested vanilla flavoring in our drinks, but neither of them tasted like they had any sweetness added at all. We also decided to try a mix of their gelato. One was called a "spinoli," which was a combination of pistachio, chocolate, and strawberry. The other was a mix of vanilla with raspberry. Honestly, neither of these really wowed us, and I'm not sure I'd order them again. Sampling wasn't allowed here. They did have a selection of other desserts that looked interesting, so if I were to potentially give this place another try, it would likely be something from their baked goods instead of the drinks or gelato. Overall, the friendly service was a definite plus, but the quality of what we ordered today wasn't quite up to par. read more

Cafe Dal Mare - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Amazing chai latte and pistachio cake very friendly people and amazing service nice bite

I stopped by this cafe and was warmly welcomed by owner(not sure) who recommended the pistachio ricotta cake as their best seller and I'm so glad I did. It was very light and airy, with a soft, delicate crumb that made each bite feel effortless. The pistachio flavour was subtle and not overly sweet. On top of that, the cafe itself is a very cute, little old-style spot. I'll definitely be coming back. read more