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    Cafe Kevah

    4.1 (271 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Near the gift store
    Sheba S.

    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

    Bri F.

    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.

    Breakfast Burrito & Mimosa
    Isaac H.

    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!

    Nguyen Ngoc M.

    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

    Kealy C.

    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!

    Caprese baguette
    Teagan T.

    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.

    When the view is like this, nothing else matter
    Mursalin H.

    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.

    Lori H.

    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.

    Maya D.

    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.

    Kathy N.

    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.

    Breakfast burrito
    Jennifer M.

    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!

    Eric M.

    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!

    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.

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    You can't top the ambiance, it's like your dinning in the clouds. Small menu but quality food and service. Worth making a stop on HWY 1!

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    Not small dog friendly (doesn't matter if they're in a carrier) even though there's outdoor seating.

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