Used to be an actual destination stop. Yes, a gas station. Fresh orange juice, coffee, pastries souvenirs interesting books, wine cellar , a fire burning in the fireplace, so charming. I alwayts got picnic supplies . This morning there werenso many boxes stacked up I couldnt find the coffee, which was behind the counter and a huge mess. Nothing to buy but salty snacks, the woman behind the counter was rude, and glared up from her phone when I asked where the coffee was. Very very sad decline. read more

The most charming little gas station/ store. Super cute random knickknacks and souvenirs. Nice selection of snacks and drinks. Clean bathroom. Friendly staff. read more

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Very cute and tiny spot to grab a snack, get gas, use the bathroom and grab a souvenir .. oh and if you need to use the pay phone they have a working one ! Also next time scenic spots like Carmel By The Sea. There is parking in the front and the back and I would stop by again if I am in the area ! read more

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This is definitely a hidden gem. Their service was outstanding, and their smiles expressed a Home-town sort of feel. They were definitely good at what they do. They have a good, local wine collection. We only ordered a coffee, a cookie, and some wine. All I have left to say is that this is a great place to come and shop. read more

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All the times I've driven down to LimeKiln, and this is my FIRST time stopping at this General Store. First of all, the bathrooms are wonderful! Co-Ed, clean...easy to find in a TRUE EMERGENCY! Next...it's filled with so many great finds: magnets, postcards, cheap sunglasses, stickers for Big Sur, coffee carafes, and a small cafe! You can find local honey, yummy cheese, and good wine. You could stop here and get enough provisions for an impromptu picnic! And don't forget to visit the pay phones! They've kept them in such great condition. I need to come back for a little photoshoot at this place. read more

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Had an air compressor that we really needed. The store was clean and full of fun things and good snacks.

The store is amazing. They support locals. They have amazing foods, including some gluten-free choices, great wine, and the employees care about our community and about people in our community! read more

Carmel Highlands General Store - Phone booth at Carmel Highlands general store - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Carmel Highlands, California

Such a cute, convenient store off Highway 1 between Carmel Highlands and By-the-Sea. I was impressed by how much they could pack in the store, including take away food, lots of wine, and many options for souvenirs. We got coffee here two mornings in a row. I was happy to see they stored some key brands, like Blue Bottle (cute can of cold brew), and the latte the cashier made really hit the spot. Also some quick gas if you need to refuel in the area. Take some photos in the British phone booths in the front! read more

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We've always stopped at this general store when we stay at the Hyatt. We've never had an issue and loved how convenient it was. This time we stopped on our way to pick up some snacks and wine. The first bottle of wine we opened was fine. A little old but still drinkable. The second bottle of wine was corked and had become vinegar. It was absolutely not drinkable. We were really disappointed. We tried to take it back to the store for a replacement or a refund but we were told that alcohol is final sale no matter what. I thought that was absolutely ridiculous. If you are going to choose to sell wine, especially $100+ bottle of wine, you should be willing to accept that some wine will be brought back if it isn't drinkable. Be cautious buying wine here! read more

Super cute throwback convenience store. Great place to stop and get gas or road/hiking snacks. Also has a great wine selection and some wonderful provisions for a picnic! read more

This is such a wonderful little store with lots of knick knacks,drinks,food,ect.Wonderful service in a cute little building in a beautiful area read more

Everything you need in a road trip, packaged in the cutest of ways. Wine, cheese, latte, gifts, gas, pay phone, restrooms. The man working there grew up here his whole life! read more

This little road side stop is just spectacular. I mean just look at my pictures! Inside is a coffee shop with fresh squeezed oj, pastries, wine, cheese and all kinds of other goodies. The restrooms are outside but very clean. People there are nice & very accommodating, they even brewed a whole pot of coffee for my dad in the middle of the day. I grabbed an orange & a babybel cheese for a snack. read more

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Nice mix of stuff you need and local swag. There's a little wine shop in the back too. I was staying at highlands which had no coffee for guests because of covid (and of course the keurig coffee was meh). anyway --- coffee was very good. Breakfast goodies looked good and fresh. What's charming is you can still get gas from the 2 pumps out front. Bit of a throwback. Staff was very nice as well. read more

Outstanding store. Surprisingly good servixe, goo3 quality everything. I w8sh every business was this good. read more

"How can I help you?" "Yes, this is a really cute store." "I agree, the highway is beautiful." "I don't speak German/Japanese/Swedish/whathaveyou." "Yep, people really do live here." Back in the day, I used to be the person on the other side of the counter here. Tourists were subjected to my latte making skillz which were always like a fun experiment. I don't even drink coffee, so I shouldn't be trusted in this arena. My little brother also worked there as one of the bow tie wearin' gas attendants. These days the gas is self serve but not much else has changed about this little spot along the coast. Besides lattes, they have a wide selection of snacks, drinks, newspapers, some camping supplies for those headed to Big Sur & the slightly questionable hot dog machine. I love the little wine cellar in the back. I would gaze at the pretty bottles as I stood at the counter daydreaming about opening one up and getting all boozy. In my day, Brad & Jen (THE Brad & Jen) made a stop here and it was a day I wasn't working. My coworkers went on and on about how nice they were and how cool it was to see them. Lucky b**ches. read more

It's a cute little store. The store itself is a great little place to find munchies or wine, or maybe a few small grocery items. If you're on your way to the Highlands Inn for a romantic getaway and feel like loading up on sweets and liquor to get yourselves in the mood, this may be the less expensive alternative. If you blink, you'll miss it, so keep your eyes open for a really old, red gasoline pump. read more

Saved us an hour trip to town, on a busy Memorial day week-end. Stayed at the Hyatt Highland Inn, a few minutes away. Didn't want to make the trip to down, that snaked miles back. Had the great idea of picking up 'cup of noodles' at this little joint. Made it 3 minutes before closing. The gals inside were nice enough to let us shop, although they did make it know they were closing. Only two flavors of ramen-- shrimp and spicy shrimp. We're allergic to shrimp :(. Picked up ice cream, drinks, snacks and other goodies though. Convenient if you're staying at the Hyatt property. Also picked up a free book near the door. Yeah for free! Thank you! read more

A real bono fide general store.... a real bona fide get what you need place... It is a fine place to stop and get crap. Going for a long drive? Get some stuff for it. Cute place. Not to be too cynical. read more

love the people definitely welcoming and so helpful with everything I needed. felt like home (:

They have Diesel!! Decent price and no other diesel stations for many miles. This place really saved us.

One of my stops as I roll up highway one into the Carmel highlands is This General store. It is a store with a gas pump, and when you get here you have not seen a small store for many miles it is a welcome sight. With a very quaint outside and easy parking up the small hill (with easy entry on to Highway one out the back exit and left down the street.) The selection of goods is ok, but the new owners / operators have decided on coke products only, much to my disappointment. Time marches on, some times I drive on, and so it is! read more

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found here a very good high quailty dark chocolate Endangered Species. The guy that works there gave us good info about carmel in general and places to camp. The price of gas was muxh lower than in the Big Sur 4.1 $. Plus the place is very beautiful like all places in Carmel read more

Carmel Highlands General Store is my favorite rest stop on Highway 1 in Northern California. There is an excellent vintage restroom in the back - check it out if you have a chance. The cobblestones rock my world too. read more

Carmel Highlands General Store - Gas guzzlin' - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Carmel Highlands, California

Stopped for water. Yep - they had some. From the outside looks real cute. I didn't make it inside though. My ol' man did and said it was nice. I liked it even more when he shared his mint dark chocolate with me. read more

Pricey gas and food but convenient if you are desperate or live in the area (like some people I know). I've stopped in for snacks and the service is always friendly. read more

What a little quaint place. This place is on the way to Big Sur and a great place to grab some last minute snacks or Gas on your way to Carmel Highlands or Big Sur. This place is basically a Gas Station, but it has a small store attached with a restroom. They make Espresso drinks and also have Pre-made Sandwiches and sell cold Beverages (Beer and Soda) . We were on the way back from Carmel by the Sea, and we were looking for a quick snack. We purchased a Baked Chicken Sandwich with Bacon, Chips, Root Beer, and a Hot Coffee. The guy who owns the store is very nice and he interacted with everyone. He is very informative and very Down to Earth. I also love the fact that they have a small patio so you can eat your lunch, but it has plenty of parking in the back. Be sure to look for the Old English Phone Booths and the Nostalgic Gas pumps. They do take Atm cards and also sell Wine Bottles. A perfect place to grab some necessities for an impromptu picnic on the Beach. Oh yeah, the sandwich was a little spicy because of the Chipoltle dressing, but very delicious. read more

How cute is this store? Definitely could be a morning coffee stop but for us it was a much needed munchie stop as we were staying at a nearby hotel. Not only did we get munchies, we got cheeses, wine, beer and fudge. Yes folks. The most delicious fudge ever. Our stop was a very pleasant surprise. I wasn't expecting such a little treasure when we entered. read more

It's is a beautiful place to add fuel. If you drive on HWY 1 from Carmel to Big Sur, here is a good alternative to add fuel ( if you forget to add fuel in Carmel). I am not sure that if the fuel price here is slightly higher than other places, but I am sure that the fuel price here is much cheaper than Big Sur! read more

Good espresso drinks, and really friendly people. Causy--the border collie mix--is the best part of the visit.

Normally I have trouble with the 5 star thing: in Europe, the best of the best of the best only get 3 stars. Highlands General Store gets five even on a European standard: Nice selection of nearly everything you need in a pinch, very fair prices, excellent service. The owners keep the prices low...even the gas prices because they actually like their clients and neighbors. The Store is an important part of the community in many ways. Working here is a right of passage for decades of local kids. Great coffee, all the papers, great donuts and sweet rolls in the morning....and very nice store dogs. read more

Great place that feels like you're walking into village from Snow White. Prices are reasonable, and the location is very convenient. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend stopping in for a visit. read more

i go to the store almost every day. The setting is wonderful and the capacino is great! The staff have become my friends. They have a really good wine selection and the prices aren't bad considering the convenience and what a sweet little store that it is. Shara read more

What an exquisite place to stop for fuel and coffee.....the best Italian coffee ..we missed the Orange Juice but I understand it is daily freshly squeezed. Beautiful garden and we were lucky to meet the owners - charming people...look for the English red phone booth. Noreen and Lar read more

A Highway 1 must visit. The owners have put in their heart and soul in this place and its nothing less then a 5 star Gas Station + Mart i would love to visit again and again. Surprisingly it has its own cellar and a small book corner. The food and grocery items in the mart are specially selected and nothing less then finest at a very affordable price. Parking at the back. The owner himself is a treat to meet in person, very pleasant and welcoming. read more

VERY helpful and accommodating, doing their best to serve your needs. I appreciate how they bend over backwards to listen to the customer and go the extra mile. read more

my sister and i stoped by had the best sandwiches ever. we can eat them till our heads drop and for the best price. the friendliest staff.