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We wanted a good brunch on the first full day of our trip to Monterey and San Francisco, knowing that we would have a full day of hiking after. From Scratch is in a quaint and inviting shopping center, easy to miss if you're not looking for it. Very busy on a Sunday, great energy. The service was awesome while we waited and browsed their attached gift shop. I give it 4/5 stars because the restaurant is comfortable, the service is great and so is the value. The portions are huge with fair pricing. The food itself I would classify as 3/5. The pancakes are very good and the biscuits and gravy excellent. The skillet I thought was disappointing as the different parts didn't go well together and the portion of potatoes was too large. The eggs are pretty good too, quite fluffy for those who prefer it that way. The chili, which is something that they say is one of their specialties, I thought was terrible. Tasted like something out of a can with some cheap cheese on top. All in all, if you want classic breakfast food with big portions, go here. Just avoid the chili.
Best pancakes I've ever had! We stopped in Carmel during a recent Highway 1 trip and stumbled upon this gem while looking for a brunch spot. My husband and I shared the Triple D Sampler and banana walnut pancakes, along with a latte. Everything was delicious, and there was so much food! The chili was especially flavorful, with tender brisket, and the pancakes were incredible. We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather. There was a short wait, but my kids had fun browsing the shop while we waited, and they even found a few reasonably priced activity items for the road. Great food, friendly atmosphere, and definitely a must-visit when in the area!
We had an incredible experience at this pet friendly restaurant! Not only that, but our Frenchie whose name is Bubbles got to meet a server also nicknamed Bubbles. Picture attached. We had the corn beef and hash. It had amazing flavor with huge chunks of corn beef. It was absolutely delicious. We also had a bowl of their chili brisket. Fantastic flavor, and lots of chunky brisket. I did have them heat it up prior to being delivery. I like all my liquid meals, extra hot. Just a personal preference. It was still delivered lukewarm. If there was one thing I would say, because this place was incredible from the servers to the food and to the fact that they allow pets. It would be to the young lady that cleaned and straightened tables and her RBF. You're working at an incredible restaurant, with incredible food, in an incredible town. SMILE!! Enjoy your surroundings and all the people around you. Life is short and a smile won't hurt you. AND it will bring smiles to all of the people around you. You're beautiful.
We stuffed ourselves here but loved every bit of it. My husband ordered biscuits and gravy, with eggs and potatoes and a side of chili! I ordered eggs, potatoes and potatoes and we shared the churros/ cinnamon pancake! We still talk about that pancake- it was just right on the cinnamon and sugar. Service was super friendly and attentive. We did arrive right when they opened, good thing because quickly this place had a wait list! Plan accordingly and enjoy your service and meal!
We visited because this restaurant was on Diner's Drive ins and Dives, so we had to get the Triple D plate! The portions are huge and so delicious. There's a variety of sides for each dish too. My favorite was the fried grits ; it might be my favorite breakfast side ever! The bowl of chili on the triple D plate was also massive. We also had the French toast which was a nice balance of sweetness with all the savory foods. There was 45 min wait when we got there on a Sunday afternoon, but we just walked around the plaza and got a coffee while we waited. Theres tons of outdoor seating, and very dog friendly. Would definitely return!
Really tasty breakfast spot in Carmel that definitely gets busy, so expect a wait during peak times. The food was worth it though, and everything tasted fresh and homemade like the name suggests. Loved the little store attached to the restaurant too. It was fun to browse after eating. The surrounding shopping area is also really nice to walk around and explore. A highlight for my daughter was the Mickey Mouse pancake! Overall a solid stop if you're visiting Carmel and looking for a good breakfast or brunch spot.
Very big portion. Good brunch spot and very popular on a weekend. Tasty but would be nice if the house potatoes were crispier. Corned beef hash had a good amount of corned beef but a bit dry.
Woah! This was seriously one of the best breakfasts I've had in a while! The portions are HUGE, so definitely come hungry! I don't usually love chili, but theirs was SO good and honestly a must-try! The location is pretty tight, which I wasn't the biggest fan of, but the service was quick and the staff were super friendly!
Wow, what a delicious and fun breakfast spot! We came in on a Thursday around 11:30 am and were able to be immediately seated. It was quite busy outside, but we found a nice spot in the shade. Once we started to order, a lot of the people started to leave and there was only a couple other parties outside. For once I was hungry AND actually able to order while thinking about portion sizes. Normally my eyes are more hungry than my stomach! I had one banana walnut pancake and still couldn't finish it. My partner ordered the breakfast skillet with chorizo, mushrooms, and avocado. Both were exceptionally delicious, and the skillet especially with their homemade bottled pepper sauce. It's available to purchase but they ran out when we were visiting. The pancake had bananas or walnuts in every bite, if not both. The maple syrup was also heated up so it made for a very pleasant experience. I'm normally a savory breakfast gal, but this called to me, and I'm so glad I went with it. And the skillet wasn't that spicy but packed tons of flavor. I could taste some smoke paprika, garlic powder, and a pleasant amount of salt and pepper. We enjoyed our time here, and since the business was slowing down, we were able to chat with our waiter and get some ideas for local spots to try. 10/10, we will be back again! :) Thank you so much!
On a recent trip to the Bay Area we had a chance to swing by the Monterey Peninsula on the way south and visit with a dear friend. This "young lady" and I have been great pals since 4th grade, and that was quite a while ago. Ahem! She's lived in Carmel since the early 80's and knows so many great places to go. She recommended From Scratch as a good spot to meet for breakfast. On a foggy morning, we parked on the exterior of The Barnyard and took a meandering path to find the restaurant. I had actually dined in that space many, many years ago. I don't even recall what it was called at that time. The From Scratch iteration is wonderful! It's cozy and charming on the inside. I didn't end up taking many pix inside as they were so consistently full of patrons that I didn't want to intrude on people's meals. They also have an outdoor patio area, which is kept warm by heaters, but my friend had scored a table inside near the fireplace, and that turned out to be a perfect place. The menu has all the breakfast favorites, but with their own little creative twists. It was hard to narrow down to a final choice of what to order. Service was excellent throughout, and our server had a just-right sense of humor. The portions are enormous!!! Dear Hubby and I could have easily split one plate and would have gone away completely full. If one is going to order whichever dish you choose, unless you haven't eaten for a week, I would plan that you'll be taking away leftovers. Their homemade sausage patties were superb with a subtle sweet taste that complimented the savory meat. Thick, fluffy French toast was so delicious with real maple syrup to drizzle on top. DH fully enjoyed his biscuits and gravy. I don't know how he ate as much as he did, but I did do most of the driving in the afternoon while he napped off that breakfast! It was so divine to visit with my sweet friend in such a lovely atmosphere while eating delicious food. What a wonderful start to the day! I can see this being a draw for locals and visitors alike.
Omg the breakfast was so delicious! The pancakes were huge, but super yummy! I can't remember exactly what the hubby's breakfast was called, so sorry, but we loved it as well and the portions are enormous! The coffee was nice and strong, we loved everything and the service, fabulous, fast and friendly.
Food Ordered the Triple D Sampler (biscuits and gravy, with eggs and a cup of brisket chili) - yum! I think the chili was my favorite part - flavorful and good texture. The gravy for the biscuits and gravy was spiced well. My husband got the cinnamon roll pancakes and a side of a bacon. He was pleased with his meal. Pancakes were huge! Our lattes were pleasant - good presentation and flavor. Service Our server was patient, friendly, and informative. Ambiance The restaurant had an elevated diner vibe, nothing felt dated. I saw that they had a homemade mole for their breakfast burritos. Would definitely come back to try that out.
While visiting Carmel for a single night before hitting the road to explore Big Sur, I was on the hunt for a breakfast that would be open early, casual vibes, and (of course) delicious! My Yelp search introduced From Scratch Restaurant which satisfied all of my requirements but seeing that they were featured on Triple D is what sealed the deal. So I found myself (and my husband) inside the cozy diner shortly after they opened at 8am. If I could give half stars, I would give my experience a 3.5. The waitress had a lovely personality and was a pro at upselling (not mad at it). I ordered a single Granola Pancake and added a side of bacon and a fried egg. Thanks to the server's recommendation, I chose fresh blueberries and fresh banana to be cooked right into my pancake. It was the best pancake I have ever had!! Light and fluffy, little pockets of fruit bursting in my mouth, and the crunchy granola baked into the top! The servings are generous, so I ended up sharing some of my pancake with my husband and took a couple pieces of thick bacon to-go. My vanilla latte was served beautifully in a clear stein-style mug. It was quite hot, so I ended up taking it to-go since I did not drink much of it during my meal. However, after leaving, I realized the latte was burnt. My husband confirmed his black coffee also tasted burnt but he just kept adding sugar to it until he could drink it. I wish we had said something during the meal, but sadly the bad coffee brought my stars from a 4 down to a 3.5. I would definitely return for the pancake! If you need a cozy and casual diner breakfast, From Scratch is a fair choice.
2 years ago
This restaurant has gone downhill, sadly. The service is still good though. -Their pancakes are still fluffy but smaller portion. -They serve fake maple syrup and want to upcharge just for a little bit. (have considered bringing my own bottle tbh) -Their skillets have a pool of oil and gets covered all over of it. -Their cheddar biscuit has significantly reduced in size and are very dry. -They never add the correct milk to my hot chocolate or mocha. -They used frozen morningstar sausages rather than fresh ones. I miss the old From Scratch :( Food: 6/10 Service: 7.5/10 read more
1 year ago
Was in town and found this location on yelp with amazing reviews - so naturally had to stop by. Would not go out of my way to come here again. It was a busy Saturday morning, they sat us down in about 20 minutes. We ordered tea and a hot chocolate. Tea came very quickly and then for 25 minutes it was impossible to flag down a staff member to inquire about the hot chocolate - they forgot. I got the Eggs Benedicts that is more than enough for one person. Lots of flavor but the potatoes that came with it had a very odd seasoning Friend got the biscuits and gravy since many reviews said it was delicious - it was not. read more
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Seated quickly and the wait list was on point with texting us. Staff was friendly and the seats were comfy read more
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This place was very close to our hotel so we strolled over for breakfast. I usually get huevos rancheros or eggs Benedict, especially traditional style. The place is very cute and inviting with good outdoor seating and plenty of heat lamps. The server, John, that took our order was very pleasant and followed up with us. And hats off to Felipe, the server assistant that was flying around the place cleaning tables, refilling water and anything that needed to be done. SUPERSTAR. My wife had a skillet breakfast and I had the Benedict. Lately, I've had a streak of mediocre Benedict's but this one was spot on. The hollandaise was creamy with some tang and not over salted. And the eggs were cooked perfect-both of them. The potatoes were seasoned well and well cooked. My wife's skillet was huge. With ham, mushrooms, cheese and avocado, she couldn't come close to being able to finish it. She said it was a cornucopia of flavors. The Coffee was bold and flavorful. This place is definitely a must! read more
Stopped here after a hike. The location was a bit tricky to find but the area was nice. The food was delicious and portions were very generous. I got the breakfast skillet with eggs, bell peppers, mushrooms, and veggie sausage. Flavor was great, food was a bit oily though. My partner got special, with potatoes, eggs, biscuits and gravy, and chili. He loved everything and it was a lot of food. Good value restaurant and would go again! read more
Every year, about a week before Christmas, we take a holiday trip with family. This year, we piled into the car, all 6 of us, and headed to Monterey California. As is expected, with two young children in the mix, we try our best to plan meals and explorations that will be suitable, and most likely educational too, for them. And that is how we ended up in Carmel, a lovely gem that kept them and us equally entertained and absolutely well fed. As a self-declared Planner Extraordinaire, I also spent much pre-trip time picking through Yelp reviews looking for *The Right Place* for the perfect meal. In this case, it was brunch. I bookmarked many, but From Scratch was the final answer. Cinnamon roll pancake and scrambled eggs Corn beef hash and eggs Bowl of brisket chili Skillet Breakfast with bacon, ham, and sausage and eggs. Biscuits and Gravy Extreme (a split cheddar cheese biscuit with sausage patties and cream gravy) and eggs. Chocolate chip pancakes (kids menu) with a side of bacon (so good!), potatoes, and eggs . Bacon, potatoes and eggs (kids menu). Hot chocolate with whipped cream Mocha Unused to such generous portions, our eyes were much bigger than our stomachs. The truth is, there are very few pictures because I lost consciousness as the table became overwhelmed with all the beautiful, hot food. The food was perfect for everyone, no disappointments. And frankly, we really dared not eat the remainder of the day. The good coffee kept coming, the service was excellent, the ambiance delightful. I wouldn't change a thing. Definitely a highly recommended stop. read more
2 years ago
Stopped by for brunch on Saturday. Service was great and the food better. There a great sense of comfort. The coffee was so good and the portions are huge! read more
I came here with a friend after reading the reviews. It being a Saturday we knew it would be packed and we could be waiting awhile to be seated. We only had to wait 20 minutes to be seated. We ordered our drinks right away, my friend ordered an earl grey tea and I the hot chocolate. My friend ordered the eggs Benedict and I ordered the extreme biscuits and gravy breakfast with a cheddar biscuit to share. My friend got her hot tea right away, but I waited almost 20 minutes for my hot chocolate. Seems that it was given to another table. The eggs Benedict was huge. I tried a bite of them and they were delicious. Nothing specially to write about the biscuits and gravy. The sausage was dry and didn't have a lot of flavor, I ended up picking it off my biscuits. The rest was decent. Overall, it was a decent meal, but I probably wouldn't come back. read more
2 years ago
perfect brunch location with large portions that will fill you up for the day! with a cute little gift shop next door. i got the veggie egg benedicts with a side of potatoes. the potatoes were toasted and soft. eggs were perfectly cooked covered in delicious sauce with avocado, spinach, and mushroom. my favorite was the hot chocolate that came in a huge mug with a bunch of whip cream! we were seated outside with heated lamps around us so the ambiance was perfect. the service was also friendly and delightful read more
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Wow, I am blown away with this place! The food was delicious and it was well worth the 30 minute wait! That cheddar biscuit is to die for and the omelets are just cheesy delicious goodness!!! The banana walnut pancake was so/so but that's okay because the omelette, potatoes, & biscuit made up for it. I am truly impressed. They played good music that wasn't too loud & the staff was friendly. Don't think twice about this place! Oh... & the portions were huge! My boyfriend and I were STUFFED for the rest of the day. read more
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I can't believe I haven't left a review here yet! This is our go-to breakfast/brunch spot when in the area. We've tried a lot of items from their menu, the brisket chili, banana walnut pancakes, cinnamon pancakes, biscuits and gravy, burritos, crab cakes you name it! Everything we've ate here has been a solid 10/10. They are always packed so know you'll have to wait to be seated. The wait is not terrible though, we arrived around 10:30 am and waited about 20 minutes for a table for 4. Also, come on an empty stomach because the portions are very generous. If you plan on being in the area you need to stop by this place for breakfast/brunch, you won't regret it! read more
2 years ago
Nice cozy place , service was ok , the food was good nothing outstanding or special to mention it is my fault I went there with high expectations . read more
I usually talk about food first and service last but today, let me start with service and the place. It was good and fast. We have always been happy with our servers here. Everyone has always been pleasant. The lady that took our drinks order tried to accommodate our cappuccino request but failed. Our coffee still came as lattes pretending to be cappuccinos. The place is casual and feels homey. It's average to loud and tables are set up pretty close. It has both indoor and outdoor seating. Weekends usually have long waits and twice in the past we arrived at 1pm and had to be turned away because of the long wait list. It does have over 1700 reviews and averages 4.5 stars so it's popular and a must try to yelpers. Ok, so let's talk about the food- Hubby ordered a MYOO with sausage, bacon, spinach, and cheese while I ordered the Monterey Omelette (beef chorizo). Our food came in generous serving but tasted nothing great sadly. Mine was so bland I've poured hot sauce and pico de Gallo (per request) and still wasn't enjoyable. The beef chorizo was dry and the eggs were a tad bit overcooked. We've come here so many times in the past and have been happy with our food so this is not the last of our visits. We'll give it another shot. read more
Came in on a rainy Tuesday morning. This was on a list of recommendations from our hotel. I had looked up and saw it had been on diners, dine in and dives. It is located on the lower level of The Barnyard, we were promptly greeted and seated. Right away they asked us if we wanted some drinks. Our waiter recommended the sausage Benedict's and Biscuits and Gravy that's served with a bowl of their famous Brisket Chili. Cinnamon roll French toast. The brisket chili was flavorful and filled with chunks of brisket ( and they don't skimp). Everything we ordered was good. From the eggs being cooked perfectly and the sausage was tasty. The French toast really didn't need butter and without asking the syrup was brought out warmed. The gravy was definitely one of the better ones I've tried just a little runny, I prefer the chunkier sausage/country gravy. They have a fireplace nestled inside and a nice outdoor patio for sitting on better weather days. I would come back here. I would imagine on weekends a longer wait and crowds. The service was excellent though, from start to end. Our waiter was helpful and also gave us some local recommendations. read more
1 year ago
Great service. Amazing food very nice people! The manager was really great and fast to get our issue resolved! read more
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Foods always spot on. Our server John is personable and knowledgeable. We're always happy to see the owner Matt and their excellent staff. We come from Modesto and it's a great treat to feel like the locals. Seating in or outside with heaters. read more
7 months ago
So good!! All my friends got our own breakfast skillets and when we first saw them we thought they were kinda small but as we were eating we realized they were loaded and we'd probably be having leftovers. Each of us were able to customize our dishes to our liking given that there were so many options. I typically think crowded places and places that are viral online are overhyped/not worth it but this is definitely an exception. I definitely want to go back and explore more of the menu. read more
We got here peak lunch hour on a long weekend Sunday, only about 25 minutes wait was not too bad for a famous restaurant. The spot is nested in the beautiful barnyard plaza and it's also very nice and cozy. The food portion blew us away, they are soooo generous! And flavors were spot on! I especially love the homemade apricot jam, you can get chunks of fruits in them, very tasty. read more
2 years ago
It gets pretty busy here so most likely you will have to wait for a table and then wait a bit for food. We had a waitress named Sarda who was amazing! My bestie and I got these items and everything was decent. We were notified ahead of time that the grits aren't made the traditional style but we tried them on the side and they were pretty good! Biscuits and gravy were slightly sweet so just a heads up on that. Skillet is build your own which was fun to customize. Pricing was a pleasant surprise since we ordered all this food on top of a mimosa & an OJ for around $60. Will def come back to try different dishes! read more
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Had breakfast with 9 people on a Monday morning. The staff had a hard time getting tables put together for our party (we sat outside). The food was just ok. Thought it was pricey for what we got. The orange juice should've been fresher (fresh squeezed is what I thought it should be) - tasted very much like from concentrate. I ordered a single blueberry pancake, but I think they misunderstood and got me the single with the fruit. Didn't really want that, but oh well. The pancake was tasty though. I thought it was hilarious that there should even be a choice of ordering regular syrup or the real maple syrup (added cost). What restaurant gives you a choice? Seemed really odd. Others had the extreme biscuits and gravy. To them, the potatoes tasted like they had been cooked well prior to serving. Not fresh and crispy. More like lukewarm and soft. The biscuits and gravy was ok but nothing exceptional. Also a miss was the veggie eggs Benedict. We went here on the recommendations of our party who had dined here previously. They said the food was better on previous visits a couple of years ago. read more
1 year ago
I had breakfast with my daughter and friend, it was delightful you can taste freshness, i had a cafe latte since the weather was a little cold but not bad to sit outside to enjoy the nice views, the server was good, not that expensive as it looks, they served good amount of food. read more
One of the best vegan burgers I've tried, 9.5/10. They use beyond meat, pretty sure, and the seasoning and cook on the patty is so close to ground beef. The mushrooms, onions, and perfectly melted cheese on top was a perfect blend. Ordered this with a side of the brisket chili. This was pretty average to me. 5/10. Lacked flavor, spice. Brisket quality was ok, a bit tough for my liking. It's a great spot if you're staying in a hotel nearby, but not sure it's a destination if you're a fancy old caucasian with a net worth over $10m. read more
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3626 The Barnyard
Carmel, CA 93923
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(831) 625-2448
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Do you serve, gluten-free pancakes, French toast, or GF waffles?
The only gluten free option on the menu is corn tortillas from a carb standpoint.
Are you dog friendly?
Yes. I saw a couple individuals eating with a very attentive dog at their outside table.
Hi there. Are you pet friendly?
Big outside seating area and several dogs were seated there with their families
Have you added gluten-free pancakes or bread to your menu yet?
Today we came for takeout and were planning to eat at one of the outdoor tables in the garden as instructed. Sat down at one of the outdoor tables and were told it belonged to SUR. Which of the outdoor tables are for everyone?
First off I am very sorry that that happened to you. Typically SUR is not open at the same time we are. So that we actually share - they use our tables outside at night sometimes. There is a picnic table on the back grassy area that is common…
Do they have vegan gluten free options?
We have salads, beyond burger and skillets (ask for no eggs or cheese) that can be tailored to your needs! Looking forward to serving you soon.
Do they take reservations?
At this time we do not take reservations. We do offer same day call ahead if we have a waitlist.…
Do they have gluten free pancakes?
No I am sorry - at this time we do not serve gluten free pancakes. We do have other gluten free options - like our amazing skillet!
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