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Second time coming here for the views and a savory lunch snack. I shared the sandwich & salad with my husband. Refreshing salad and lemonade. Sandwich was savory , perfectly crispy on the outside cheesy on the inside. The chai latte was sweet creamy and delicious. Always a must when visiting Big Sur. Don't come hungry bc with the hassle of parking and the long wait at nepenthe I've seen entitled customers showing up in not their best moments. I feel like it's so helpful to know this ahead of time.
My partner and I had a Reuben sandwich and smoothie here. The outdoor patio was self seating and had a great view. Reuben was a 4/5 Smoothie was a 4/5, very refreshing. I would eat here again and the come for the view. If you have a dog, then don't come here. 0/5 since they don't let them on the outdoor patio. I was fine with this because thems the rules. My low rating is because they didn't offer takeout, leaving us little option with our pet. One of us waited downstairs while the other ordered. Once the food arrived on the plate, it looked great and came with a salad. I wrapped the sandwich in napkins I brought downstairs to my partner. By the time I walked down and came back up, my plate and table were cleaned off with the rest of my food cleared. I understand not having pets so we were respecting it. We didn't ask for that accommodation. Whether I was going to the restroom or having to leave my table for a moment, I think not getting my full meal because they bussed it without any leeway left a bad experience. The time we went, it was not busy, and had many open tables. I understand if they were trying to churn tables. I would just hope they would be more understanding next time.
Honestly mainly here for the views and the restaurant upstairs was packed, the menu was similar enough (besides the alcohol). Views were absolutely gorgeous and overlooks Big Sur. You order at the front and then grab a seat, they will call your name and you just raise your hands to to claim it. I got the Classic Reuben sandwhich, thought it tasted great, especially after a long hike, but a bit pricey for what it is. There was a good amount of pastrami and the cheese was nicely melted. It also comes with a basic spring mix salad with a bit of dressing on it.
A cafe with a gorgeous outdoor patio and fresh food, perched on the side of the ocean. We had a banana protein shake ($8.25), Cobb Salad ($25), and Ham Panini ($21.50, perfectly crunchy and toasted). The food is fresh (and expensive, but hey you're paying for the views). I was devastated we didn't get there in time for their breakfast, but it's okay. There is another restaurant (Nepenthe) and a gift shop (The Phoenix) on the upper and lower levels. Staff are nice :)
Worth it for the views alone! The setting is beautiful and makes for a great dining experience. Service was quick and efficient, which we appreciated. The food is on the pricier side, and while we enjoyed the French toast and breakfast burrito, neither dish particularly stood out. Still, the scenery and atmosphere make it a spot worth visiting.
Stopped for lunch on our way back up the coast after driving along thru Big Sur. The guy taking orders was friendly and threw in an extra pastry since they were closing soon. Had the cheddar and fontina panini and the caprese baguette (both came with fresh salads). Enjoyed the decent food with a great view of the ocean and coastline. The meal was definitely on the pricier side, but that is a given since there are not many options along this route.
Simply amazing!! First time to Big Sur and went here after a friend recommended it. It comes with an amazing view of the ocean and the surrounding area and it has plenty of outdoor seating. I didn't have high expectations of the breakfast burrito tbh, I just wanted something to eat. But I was completely surprised by how tasteful, fresh and substantial the burrito was! I'd definitely recommend it to anyone!
Dont try this place confused with the much busier dining spot to the right and upstairs. Wait time was about 40 minutes on a Tuesday. We went to the left and downstairs instead and there was no wait time. In fact the majority of the tables were open. Granted their food options are limited as it is a Cafe. But the no wait so that we could get back on our road trip was invaluable. We sat with a beautiful view of the coast. The view is quite majestic. You can move the umbrellas around to give your table shade. Its a first come first sit type place. We ordered their black forest ham panini as well as a chai latte and a hot apple cider. Drinks and food came out quickly. The drinks tasted great. Very hot. It warmed up the soul in this cold February day. They black forst ham panini was really good. Crunchy bread. Good amount of ham. I love the melted cheese inside. It was crunchy, and gooey and tasty all at the same time. The views are just otherworldly. And the food and drinks were really good too. Pricing wasent bad considering its a tourist location. I would definitely recommend stopping by this place to experience the views and try the food as you go on your road trip up the coast.
Views can't be beat and amazing breakfast burrito! Great pit stop even though it can get pretty busy and may be hard to snag a table
Love the view. Service was fast and employees were very friendly. So nice to have this stop on our way back to Orange County. Next time we will spend more time here and probably will try their food from the restaurant upstairs as well
View makes it worth it! So incredibly beautiful! Feels like the most amazing breath of fresh air. I had the cobb salad and it was just okay, but did the job. Friends and family had wine and beer...it looked very refreshing. If you are looking for a beautiful picture...Cafe Kevah is the place to go!
Kevah has some fantastic panoramic views of the coast, plenty of seating on their broad patio. You order at the hut and go sit then wait for your food. Refillable coffee and free cold water, stirrers, cream & sugar.. If you're hungry from a day of dragging your boots up a mountain, their breakfast burrito will soothe that hunger. It's substantial and solid. The caprese sandwich was on an adorable little baguette cut in half but being perfectly honest requires a bit of jaw strength. Not quite Hercules but maybe a little Jean-Claude Van Damme. Salad on the side tossed in moderate dressing. Scrambled eggs cooked to fluff and little bunches of grapes for those of us who never buys them from the store, these were a pleasant fleshy surprise. Fine coffee with fantastic people watching. Keep in mind the sun will be in your eyes in the morning, so bring your shades or sit smart.
Came twice in the same day. Food was decent, slightly overpriced but view is absolutely breathtaking and calming. Makes ok food at slightly higher price worth it. The steambun was brilliant though.
2 months ago
4 months ago
Really nice location and view. Parking lot is tight and can be crowded. Some people opted to park up the main road. Food was solid, just on the pricier side. We arrived around 12:30pm on a weekday. We were hungry and ordered: Strawberry danish ($9) - good, not too sweet Bloody Mary ($19) - tasty, came with pepperoncini, celery, & olive Cappuccino ($7.25) - nice and foamy Strawberry banana smoothie ($9) - good, but could've done without Classic Reuben ($23.50) - good, comes with side salad Cobb salad ($25) - on the smaller side; they forgot to add the bleu cheese crumbles but happily gave me some when I asked about it. They also use a vinaigrette as the dressing. Total came out to almost $100. The view and the weather were worth it. Food was good and we had a nice break from driving. Plenty of seating - some with umbrellas, some without. Bummed we barely missed the breakfast cutoff but still happy with our meal and experience. read more
Second time coming here for the views and a savory lunch snack. I shared the sandwich & salad with my husband. Refreshing salad and lemonade. Sandwich was savory , perfectly crispy on the outside cheesy on the inside. The chai latte was sweet creamy and delicious. Always a must when visiting Big Sur. Don't come hungry bc with the hassle of parking and the long wait at nepenthe I've seen entitled customers showing up in not their best moments. I feel like it's so helpful to know this ahead of time. read more
1 month ago
My partner and I had a Reuben sandwich and smoothie here. The outdoor patio was self seating and had a great view. Reuben was a 4/5 Smoothie was a 4/5, very refreshing. I would eat here again and the come for the view. If you have a dog, then don't come here. 0/5 since they don't let them on the outdoor patio. I was fine with this because thems the rules. My low rating is because they didn't offer takeout, leaving us little option with our pet. One of us waited downstairs while the other ordered. Once the food arrived on the plate, it looked great and came with a salad. I wrapped the sandwich in napkins I brought downstairs to my partner. By the time I walked down and came back up, my plate and table were cleaned off with the rest of my food cleared. I understand not having pets so we were respecting it. We didn't ask for that accommodation. Whether I was going to the restroom or having to leave my table for a moment, I think not getting my full meal because they bussed it without any leeway left a bad experience. The time we went, it was not busy, and had many open tables. I understand if they were trying to churn tables. I would just hope they would be more understanding next time. read more
Honestly mainly here for the views and the restaurant upstairs was packed, the menu was similar enough (besides the alcohol). Views were absolutely gorgeous and overlooks Big Sur. You order at the front and then grab a seat, they will call your name and you just raise your hands to to claim it. I got the Classic Reuben sandwhich, thought it tasted great, especially after a long hike, but a bit pricey for what it is. There was a good amount of pastrami and the cheese was nicely melted. It also comes with a basic spring mix salad with a bit of dressing on it. read more
A cafe with a gorgeous outdoor patio and fresh food, perched on the side of the ocean. We had a banana protein shake ($8.25), Cobb Salad ($25), and Ham Panini ($21.50, perfectly crunchy and toasted). The food is fresh (and expensive, but hey you're paying for the views). I was devastated we didn't get there in time for their breakfast, but it's okay. There is another restaurant (Nepenthe) and a gift shop (The Phoenix) on the upper and lower levels. Staff are nice :) read more
Worth it for the views alone! The setting is beautiful and makes for a great dining experience. Service was quick and efficient, which we appreciated. The food is on the pricier side, and while we enjoyed the French toast and breakfast burrito, neither dish particularly stood out. Still, the scenery and atmosphere make it a spot worth visiting. read more
Stopped for lunch on our way back up the coast after driving along thru Big Sur. The guy taking orders was friendly and threw in an extra pastry since they were closing soon. Had the cheddar and fontina panini and the caprese baguette (both came with fresh salads). Enjoyed the decent food with a great view of the ocean and coastline. The meal was definitely on the pricier side, but that is a given since there are not many options along this route. read more
Simply amazing!! First time to Big Sur and went here after a friend recommended it. It comes with an amazing view of the ocean and the surrounding area and it has plenty of outdoor seating. I didn't have high expectations of the breakfast burrito tbh, I just wanted something to eat. But I was completely surprised by how tasteful, fresh and substantial the burrito was! I'd definitely recommend it to anyone! read more
7 months ago
Dont try this place confused with the much busier dining spot to the right and upstairs. Wait time was about 40 minutes on a Tuesday. We went to the left and downstairs instead and there was no wait time. In fact the majority of the tables were open. Granted their food options are limited as it is a Cafe. But the no wait so that we could get back on our road trip was invaluable. We sat with a beautiful view of the coast. The view is quite majestic. You can move the umbrellas around to give your table shade. Its a first come first sit type place. We ordered their black forest ham panini as well as a chai latte and a hot apple cider. Drinks and food came out quickly. The drinks tasted great. Very hot. It warmed up the soul in this cold February day. They black forst ham panini was really good. Crunchy bread. Good amount of ham. I love the melted cheese inside. It was crunchy, and gooey and tasty all at the same time. The views are just otherworldly. And the food and drinks were really good too. Pricing wasent bad considering its a tourist location. I would definitely recommend stopping by this place to experience the views and try the food as you go on your road trip up the coast. read more
7 months ago
Love the view. Service was fast and employees were very friendly. So nice to have this stop on our way back to Orange County. Next time we will spend more time here and probably will try their food from the restaurant upstairs as well read more
2 months ago
View makes it worth it! So incredibly beautiful! Feels like the most amazing breath of fresh air. I had the cobb salad and it was just okay, but did the job. Friends and family had wine and beer...it looked very refreshing. If you are looking for a beautiful picture...Cafe Kevah is the place to go! read more
Kevah has some fantastic panoramic views of the coast, plenty of seating on their broad patio. You order at the hut and go sit then wait for your food. Refillable coffee and free cold water, stirrers, cream & sugar.. If you're hungry from a day of dragging your boots up a mountain, their breakfast burrito will soothe that hunger. It's substantial and solid. The caprese sandwich was on an adorable little baguette cut in half but being perfectly honest requires a bit of jaw strength. Not quite Hercules but maybe a little Jean-Claude Van Damme. Salad on the side tossed in moderate dressing. Scrambled eggs cooked to fluff and little bunches of grapes for those of us who never buys them from the store, these were a pleasant fleshy surprise. Fine coffee with fantastic people watching. Keep in mind the sun will be in your eyes in the morning, so bring your shades or sit smart. read more
1 year ago
Came twice in the same day. Food was decent, slightly overpriced but view is absolutely breathtaking and calming. Makes ok food at slightly higher price worth it. The steambun was brilliant though. read more
4 months ago
oh god the reuben. hands down amazing. the crust on the toast was perfect, meat seasoned perfectly, and a balanced amount of cheese. highly recommend we stopped by on our drive along hwy 1. try to come early for better parking and a chance at seating. Even on sunny days they have umbrellas and a nice breeze going. the staff is very accommodating. Cafe Kevah is so underrated. read more
10 star views and meh food. We wanted to try Nepenthe, but they weren't open and fortunately Cafe Kevah was open at 9am so we got brunch here. They have a stunning 180 degree patio with views of the redwoods and water - a great stop along Route 1. There wasn't much of a wait around 9:30 on a Sunday and we got a table with a view, but it started to fill up as we were leaving. The food and drinks are average diner quality which came out reasonably fast, and they do have unlimited coffee. We ordered eggs Benedict, the breakfast burrito, a mimosa and Bloody Mary which were all passable but you're here for the views. read more
My friend and I stopped by here after visiting McWay Falls. We arrived around 9:30am and this place was open an hour before the phoenix store and I believe the restaurant opens at 11:30. It was kind of empty when we arrived but people started to show up around half an hour later. Everything was so quick, from taking orders to getting our food. Staff were super kind and friendly. The view was beautiful but the food was simply okay. The potatoes were crispy and perfect but simply tasted plain. I liked the cheese that came with the eggs and the bacon was crispy. read more
You cannot beat a tasty breakfast with a view!!!! Our family & friends stopped here to grab a bite on our way to Monterrey Bay. It was earlier in the day and we had no problem parking in the lot. You order at the counter and seating is first come first serve. Beautiful views from here! It's almost like having breakfast in treehouse the way it's laid out. I will definitely visit again when I'm back in the area. read more
1 year ago
Cafe Kevah, located at Nepenthe is a must-stop for anyone traveling through and enjoying Big Sur and all California Highway 1 has to offer! Yes. It tends to be pretty busy. Yes it's a little pricey. Yes the parking can be annoying (note just park a little ways down the road). But it's very much worth it just to enjoy a I think, one of the top 5 or top 10 dining views in the entire world. We came by and went to the Cafe Kevah (and the gift shop for fun) and enjoyed a bottle of champagne and grilled cheese sandwich with a side salad included. The grilled cheese and salad were fine. Met expectations. If you are expecting some sort of Michelin star restaurant with hippie servers and flowing fountains of red wine, yes you'll be disappointed. If you're expecting one of the best dining spots in the entire world with solid food at a reasonable price for the location, you'll be A-OK. I highly recommend avoiding even trying to park in the parking lot at the venue and instead just find something along the road. People get really flustered and pissy up in the lot and it's not even worth bothering with. Cheers! read more
2 years ago
Cute outdoor cafe! We heard about this place on Instagram and finally made the trip out. The weather didn't want to cooperate at first as there was heavy fog, but it eventually started to burn off. Still, we weren't able to fully enjoy the views, but the experience was still worth the drive out! Plenty of seating (all outdoor) with trees and umbrellas for sunnier days. Service was friendly and food took ~15-20 mins to come out. What we ordered: Hot chocolate: pretty standard, nothing super special but definitely warmed me up Breakfast burrito: soo good! Came out super hot and flavorful. Pretty filling and was able to share the other half with husband French toast: husband ordered this; had a slight "pumpkin"/fall spice flavor to it..was not a huge fan Blueberry muffin: yummy! Was not expecting to like it as much as I did, and wish we ordered another one There is an onsite parking lot. It was pretty empty when we arrived (around 10:15 AM on a Saturday) but filled up by the time we left. Will definitely stop by again whenever we're in the area! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
We came here to eat at Nepenthe but we were a big party and the wait was over an hour so we opted for this place. It was a nice cafe with just outdoor seating and perfect for todays weather! Gorgeous view! I heard from friends that their sandwiches are good but they had no vegan offering and can't just omit the cheese because they're pre-made. I was hungry so I ordered the arugula salad which was decent. Coffee was okay. This place and Nepenthe don't allow dogs even though they have outdoor dining so cross this off your list if you're traveling with your furbaby (unless you're ok with leaving your pet in your vehicle while you eat). There were a few unhappy customers with pups. :( read more
1 year ago
This was a great location to grab a bite to eat and enjoy the breathtaking view. The staff were friendly. Unfortunately the kitchen closed at 2:30pm but they accommodated us. Note that pets are not allowed and parking is a bit of a challenge. Other than that, our food and coffee were pretty good. We only ended up at the cafe because the upstairs restaurant had a line. Glad we stopped by. read more
4 years ago
We decided to check out the cafe since Nepenthe had a very long wait. Perhaps it's a better spot for breakfast, compared to lunch. We ordered a sandwich, banana protein shake, and a glass of rose. The food was so poor, that we ate just a little before walking away. The view was amazing, and service was good, but I can't recommend the food at all. read more
4 years ago
Come here to have a glass of wine and a snack with a beautiful view! I had a glass of rose with the black forest ham panini which was a super generous portion and a nice little side salad. My friend ordered the cheese plate which I was jealous of -- a nice variety of items and a big portion. Would definitely get that next time. I enjoyed browsing the gift shop on the lower level. Lots of cool gift items, pretty jewelry, books, candles/sprays, etc. Excited to enjoy my beautiful candle when I get home, haha. I will definitely stop by Nepenthe again if I am in the area, just a nice experience. read more
2 years ago
Beautiful scenery! This is a great spot to enjoy a meal outdoors. The service was excellent, and the food was enjoyable. There is also a restaurant just a few steps away. I highly recommend visiting here and then exploring the Henry Miller Memorial Library, which is only two minutes away. I will definitely return! read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
I asked if we can stop here for a latte and the parking lot was barely half full, so why not? I knew it was going to be on the pricey side, so I decided to stay in the budget. There's Nepenthe upstairs and Cafe Kevah downstairs and the Phoenix gift shop next to Cafe Kevah. We walked up and placed our order for our lattes and split a generously sized bear claw. Friendly service and we got our food in a timely manner. Seating is on your own - first come, first serve. Anyways, we scored a table overlooking the ocean. The view was so beautiful that I didn't want to leave. It was just the most peaceful moment we could get. I totally underestimated this place as being over priced, but the view made up for it. By the time we left, the place was crowded, so good timing on our part. I would definitely do it again on my next visit! The parking lot was full with diners going to Cafe Kevah and Nepenthe. I had to get out of the truck to get it out of our parking space! read more
1 year ago
I begged my husband to go here, bribed him with French toast I loved having breakfast above the forest and the ocean with blue jays flying above tables, this was truly a breath of fresh air experience! Although we didn't get phone reception, breakfast was peaceful, I'm soo happy with my visit read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
View is amazing. Coffee is decent. We got w cobb salads, 2 coffee, 2 strawberry banana smoothies for our kids, 1 peanut butter & jelly, 1 quesadilla, and 2-3 pastries. Food is decent but the view and overall ambiance makes it even better. Highly recommended read more
Amazing view! Food was good, server are really nice even the owner! Him and my husband had a chitchat they are both dutch lol. They are always busy (crazzzzzyyy!) so if you really want to eat here make sure to make a reservation. Usually, customers of Nepenthe will end up eating @ cafe Kevah coz they are always full. Plan your trip ahead! This place is a must-visit when youre in Big Sur, CA. read more
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Is there wifi?
No wifi, they want you to come in, forget the world and enjoy in the moment.
Is the patio dog friendly?
No. We were turned away. None of the restaurants in this spot are dog friendly. Go to Big Sur Bakery down the road instead.
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