Been hearing about this place for so long but tried it for the first time today. We were so happy with what we got! We dined at 10:30 am on a sunday, place was not packed. Corned beef - great taste, far from the canned ones, huge portion good for 2 people; the asian in me wished there was rice to go with this lol Kauai - fruity flavors complemented well, panckaes were really thick, resembling more like a banana bread honestly but really good as well as the sausage For drinks dont miss out on the fresh pressed apple juice. It was so delicous and nice drink to cut the greasiness of the corned beef. Everything was on point, food and service. Can't wait to be back. Also cash only! read more

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Little tucked away place, quiet location not to hectic in that area. Restaurant is little small, old and crowded inside. We ate outside which is small but was nice and peaceful and had the propane heater on. The food is good with good portions. I got the Kauai combo, the pancakes are huge and fluffy made with banana so had a really good flavor and the eggs had pineapple inside which i thought was a really good combo! Mango sausage was tasty, everything was paired well. Orange juice is really good and fresh tasting. The country potatoes could use more flavor. Decent prices, i'd say average for the area. Service was just okay, not too friendly or attentive. Didn't receive our bill so my husband got up and went to the register himself to get the bill and pay. *cash only* read more

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Online says pet friendly but it's not, service dog only. Online says outdoor dining, there is none. They do not offer to go meals. Call the store to notify their information being wrong. Owner was very hostile and wouldn't provide a name when I ask, asked for my name and gave it to him. Still refuse after multiple attempts of asking him his name. terrible service after trying to help them out with an issue I saw online. read more

Not bad! A popular spot in Carmel, we were lucky enough to get seated immediately (by the time we left there was a wait). I believe they are most known for their eggs Benedict's (they have a ton of variety) but my husband and I aren't fans so we ordered other items. I ordered the Kauai Combo - I did enjoy the pancakes. The pineapples in the eggs were interesting but not my favorite. My husband ordered the corned beef hash n eggs which were fine. Giving it a 3/5 overall because the food was just fine - though portions are large, service was okay and the space was a bit cramped. I wouldn't avoid it but I wouldn't seek it out. read more

Katy's Place - Kauai Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

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Katy's is a super tucked away little restaurant! Perfect for morning breakfast or brunch. Incredible service, all of the staff was so kind and we were seated immediately. (We came on a Sunday morning about 11am) Portion sizes are great, homemade juices and fluffiest waffles I've ever had. Feels like you're eating breakfast at grandmas house but in the best way! Check it out if you're in the area. But bring CASH. They are CASH only :) read more

Katy's Place - Traditional Belgian Waffle Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

It's a solid no frills breakfast joint. Food quality was good and service was decent. Pancakes are so simple but a lot of places are a let down, but the pancakes here were spot on! read more

Katy's Place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

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Portions were generous. The food was really good. Service was excellent. We had the lobster bisque the mushroom cheese and parsley, omelette, ham, and cheese sandwich and breakfast special- everything was very tasty. read more

My husband and I recently visited for breakfast. I got scrambled eggs with home fries and bread. He ordered the French toast with strawberries and bananas. The food was very tasty! The home fries were delicious. It was a perfect little spot! They sat us right away and we got our food fairly quick! Service was good too. Highly recommend this spot for breakfast! read more

We were looking forward to visiting during my birthday weekend, but were disappointed by our experience at the entrance. We were told we couldn't come in with our son in a stroller, and despite trying to make it work, we were turned away. It felt discouraging and a bit uncomfortable, and I hope in the future there's more flexibility and understanding for families. For what it is worth, I would not leave any starts but one was required in order to post this review. read more

What a hidden gem in beautiful Carmel by the sea. My friend and I arrived right at opening, we received the menus and had our drink order taken quickly. I ordered the ham and cheese omelette with a side of sourdough toast. The omelette was cooked perfectly, it was fluffy with the perfect amount of ham and cheese. The toast was toasted a little too much and the pieces were small. I normally have extra bread when I have breakfast, here I actually wish I had more. The menu is full with options, the only reason I didn't give five stars was because we go offered more water right before asking for the check, I could have used more water before. I will be back for sure to give them a second chance and try something else in the menu read more

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Amazing pancakes. Great place for breakfast. Honestly I was full after one of them. Service is great. Location in the heart of town. Cash only so come prepared. read more

The lobster benedict was very good and tasted fresh. It's a cozy spot right in Carmel-by-the-Sea, with a great atmosphere for breakfast. We enjoyed everything about our visit and will definitely be going back. This will be our go-to breakfast place on our next trip to California. read more

Katy's Place - Lobster Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

Katy's Place in Carmel offers a cozy breakfast spot with friendly, attentive service. The New York Benedict was a standout--perfectly cooked and packed with flavor--while the Carmel Joe's Special was just okay. There's plenty of seating, but the tables are packed in tight, so expect a bit of a squeeze. Overall, a great spot for a satisfying breakfast. They are cash only though! read more

Katy's Place - Carmel Joe's Special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

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everyone was so unfriendly. the woman who brought our coffee over was spilling coffee and acting like nothing was happening. our waiter looked as though we were bothering him and no one cared to check in to ensure everything was ok. we are not needy folks but when employees are this unhappy you have to remember the fish stinks from the head down. my family and i will not go back. save yourself from being treated poorly and find another breakfast place. read more

Tasty and a cute little place in Carmel for breakfast. It had fast customer service and refill of water. Lots of cute decor that makes you feel like eating at your Grandma's house. A key tip one must know before sitting down is that this is a Cash ONLY restaurant- they do have signs for it but yes. Will be eating here again when in area (: read more

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Food is delicious and fast. Katy's has a huge variety to choose from. All kinds of breakfast and lunch items. We came for breakfast - the taste and portions were 4-star. The service was excellent - very kind, attentive, and friendly, 5-star. The prices and the fact that they only take cash are the reasons I removed 1 star from my original draft, which was a 4-star review. We ordered a whole bunch of food: Bay shrimp benedict, Classic benedict, a cheeseburger, the Country omelette, Corned beef hash and eggs, a side of biscuits and gravy, a single french toast, and a cup of lobster bisque soup. Everything came out relatively fast. The food was fresh and very tasty. The corned beef hash is brisket that is wonderfully cooked and full of flavor. The biscuits are fluffy and delicious. Both of the benedicts were perfectly made and packed full of flavor. My nephew is a big eater but he couldn't finish the cheeseburger - he said it was excellent. We usually tip between 15-20%. Our total bill with the tip was $240. It is a bit pricy but worth the try and we will be back. I do recommend giving this place a try. It is a bit tight inside - they offer outside seating as well. The staff is very friendly. Make sure you bring good ole hard cash because they don't accept credit cards. There is an ATM machine nearby - staff will tell you the location. read more

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I always recommend this place to people visiting Carmel! It is a cozy classic and you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu! I love the seafood options for omelettes and if tge calamari steak is on the specials menu(don't forget to check the chalk board) that is a perfect option ( so much more flavor than fried calamari!). The berry pancakes are fantastic as well( if there are more than four at the table get an order to share as a decadent side dish. My go to is the seafood special omelette resplendent with lobster, fresh crab and shrimp with large avocado chunks and jack cheese. This is a spectacular value at $34, which sounds steep, but the amount of fresh seafood packed into this dish is impressive. Service is friendly and large groups can be accommodated! Don't forget to bring cash. read more

Katy's Place - Lobster, crab and shrimp, avocado omelette.Get this! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

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This place is a staple if you are in Carmel for breakfast. Know that it is cash only, so be prepared. Usually there is a wait to get in. They have the most amazing selection of eggs Benedict. Food is definitely comfort food. portions are good-sized too! I can usually never finish anything on my plate. It is a small little place so you are packed in, but that's part of the charm. While not exactly super friendly, the waitresses have always been efficient and pleasant. They definitely work hard and earn their pay! Will continue to keep this place as a regular stop when eating in Carmel. read more

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I am always on the lookout for a good breakfast place, and Carmel has a lot to offer. After doing some research I thought Katy's Place looked like it had good corned beef hash. And my research paid off! I had corned beef hash with 3 poached eggs. The hash was homemade and delicious and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The style of the hash was more of a shredded brisket with some veggies mixed in (I think there may have been some mushrooms in there). Not a lot of potato or other "filler"...mostly meat. The flavors were great. My wife had French toast and scrambled eggs. They were also very good. Highly recommend a stop at Katy's if you are looking for a good, "classic" breakfast option. read more

Katy's Place - Corned beef has and poached eggs (added an extra egg) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

Wonderful spot for breakfast! This cozy, quaint and simply adorable restaurant was the perfect spot for a casual morning meal. It had an old school indoor dining room and a little outdoor patio that was situated under a big tree. The menu had an all-day breakfast and lunch menu. All of the standards were available. We ordered veggie omelette plates with potatoes and bread. Our food arrived quickly, and was in good portion. The omelette was packed with vegetables, hearty and flavorful. Service was excellent. Our servers were welcoming, friendly and attentive. We enjoyed our time here and would visit again for breakfast. If you decide to visit, make sure to bring cash since it's cash only. read more

Katy's Place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

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CASH ONLY, so be prepared Ham and cheddar omelette - 5 stars Eggs Benedict - 3 star The location is kinda a whole in the wall. From the outside it looks like an old house but when you walk in it's all restaurant. A little dirty dingy everywhere with carpet that they probable have never cleaned. The charm of the place and the fact we had no wait were a huge plus and outweighed the initial bad marks. Normally we are not looking for a huge amount of food but it clearly said NO SPLITS on the menu so we had to order separate. The food was great and huge portions we were not staying in the area so taking to go was not in the plan. We wasted a full meal where we normally would have shared. When we got the check it was clear that we had to go to the register to pay but that was packed with people waiting to get seated. As I got to the register I handed over the ticket and credit card but said Cash Only. Are you kidding me, who doesn't accept credit in this day and especially in a tourist area like this? We paid $80 for two breakfasts and had to throw out half the food and now you make it difficult to pay you money. Normally I don't carry cash, shoot we weren't on vacation I may not have had cards with me since Apple Pay is most everywhere anyway. Initial site of the outside, the taste of the food and wait staff - 5 stars. Dirty and dingy inside, NO SPLITS and CASH ONLY take it down to 2 stars. read more

4 food with 3 service. Pancakes were light and fluffy with excellent flavor. Eggs cooked over medium perfectly and bacon nice and crispy. $6 for coffee seems steep. None of the staff seemed like they wanted to be there which definitely has not been the norm here in Carmel. My wife and I each had pancakes, eggs and bacon with coffee. $61 without tip. I don't really get it. read more

Katy's Place - Good breakfast, high price. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

Cutest old fashioned place with sweetest staff. And big portions. However, the hollandaise sauce was flavorless. Just yellow goo. Maybe try just plain eggs or an omlette. But Stay away from the Benedicts, unless yellow flavorless goo is your thing. Such a bummer. read more

First of all I know this is an iconic breakfast place while in Carmel. Well my hubby and I decided to have a breakfast here with our dog who's gentle and obedient. The staff asked us to eat outside which was fine under the heater but when she said " please don't feed the dog" when a piece of small toast fell off of our table- she snapped this remark. Well I understand establishment don't want to make a mess out people feeding their dogs there- she could've said it in in a more kinder tone. Then the place only accepts cash payment and no splitting of dishes. Who cares- paying for your food should be anyone's prerogative to share- you're paying for the food! Anyways the food was okay but such restrictions with their restaurant puts a negative vibe all around. I rather eat at a place that has nice accommodations. read more

Katy's Place was great for us, just a little hiccup at the end. We usually shoot for getting to a breakfast place when they open to avoid waiting for that all important first meal of the day. We were seated right away and were well taken care of by the server. The pancakes were a humongous combination of diameter and thickness, a delicious combination. Coffee was great, the scrambled eggs were a little over cooked for one person, but overall everything was tasty and filling. I like the old school interior decor and the outside seating has a great atmosphere underneath a huge tree. Hiccup was with the check. It was brought to our table with just a subtotal. When we were ready to leave and brought it up front to the register, the cashier needed it totaled by our server, which was something that took some doing. read more

Fast service, GIANT portions, authentic Carmel atmosphere. Lovely breakfast spot We would have come both mornings if we had come Here the first morning. read more

Service was fast, and the food was fresh and amazing. Note that it's cash-only, but the place has a cozy, old-fashioned, homestyle feel.

1-service was not great asked for Salsa they were out , Coffe cold , no straw not even paper ones , 2-The place has a very dirty carpet flooring so not very inviting for a restaurant cafe 3-Patio closes by noon 4- food was burnt nothing special for $25 French toast I was expecting something yummy ( Denys has better French toast ) 5- way over priced paid $71 for French toast and quesadilla Coffe and cock Food ,cleanliness, service and prices were all below average nothing good about this place read more

Katy's Place - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

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This place was closed when we first came on a Wednesday due to short staff. We came back and were so happy we did the Katys Combo with the the Special syurp is amazing along with the Cornbeef hash. These ladies hustle to get your food out piping hot and with a smile. They ate CASH ONLY which is not a problem with the ATM across the street. read more

Katy's Place - Super hot coffee on a wet cold morning - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

We got 2 meals. One was French toast meal and one omelette meal and 2 cups of coffee and waters and it came out to $70. Let me first say this place is CASHHHHH ONLY! You pass a tiny little sign in the way in the door, that you definitely can (and most likely will) miss! And you'll only realize you missed it when you are trying to pay your bill and the rude man at the register will tell you the ATM is down the street so to leave your things with him so you can get cash and return. Which then you will also come to realize the ATM is not "down the street" but actually several blocks away. Extremely inconvenient BUTTTT The food was excellent! The country omelette my mom got was PHENOMENAL! They do not skimp on the ingredients at all! My French toast was tasty as well! I don't think the French toast was worth the price but it was good. We've gone to other local spots with better for cheaper. The restaurant itself is quaint. We got seated outside and it was quite small and squished. We sat at a 2 seater table and then the women in the table next to us wanted their photo taken, so the waitress proceeded to back up into me as I'm holding my coffee and basically lean on my shoulders to get a photo of them. It is a VERY small outdoor area. But just so beautiful we couldn't pass up sitting outdoors. All in all, we probably will not return due to the high bill but that omelette was excellent so maybe when we wanna splurge, I'm not sure. read more

Katy's Place - Country Omelette and French Toast combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

Bring cash, lots of it, for a great breakfast. Watch for rules here. They only take cash, they don't allow dogs (in a town that caters to dogs) unless they're service animals, they don't do split checks, they won't seat you without everyone in your party, no food substitutes, they completely close by 1 pm. etc. Super great Eggs Benedict in a casual cafe atmosphere but 2 orders and 2 regular coffees equals $80 plus tip - so it's $100 for breakfast for 2. read more

Katy's Place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

Horrible. Not kid-friendly and super rude staff members who are clearly miserable there. Avoid at all costs!

I think there is something fishy going on at this place. CASH ONLY?! Old menues don't state that which are posted on line. Old pricing $20 less than when you arrive. And the worst of it was the mean looking staff members. I wonder who the owner is and if they know of the horrible experience the staff is delivering?!!!! I had the worst dining experience I've ever had. I had high expectations and even order their best dish; lobster Benedict with a cup of coffee. The staff was so rude and I even observed them whispering and giggling while looking at the customers. The poached eggs were undercooked, the generous portion of lobster had a chemical taste and the hollandaise sauce was horrible. This is was supposed to be an enjoyable splurge. I mean who would want to pay over $50 for a terrible experience? With their attitudes I would t even consider to send the food back. Who knows what they would do to a reorder. The CASH ONLY is a big red flag! And you don't realized it until the menu is in front of you. So my husband wound up not ordering because we don't carry around that much cash. Any smart business operation would know by not accepting credit cards would be limiting the revenue. read more

Katy's Place - The worst eggs Benedict ever - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

On a Saturday morning, walked in was busy but was able to be seated immediately outside which was great. Order Coffee - good French toast with berries- good Basque omelette country style- good with fresh pico de gallo CASH ONLY!!!!! Will return it back in town read more

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If I can only write a few words it'll be, "THE BEST EGGS BENEDICT EVER"!!! I wish I tried the french toast as well but we were in a hurry. Anyway, on to the best eggs benedict I've ever had. They come with 3 eggs in an order. I had the California Benedict which comes with smoked turkey and avocado. It was so flavorful and not too salty or overpowered by the hollandaise sauce. Just pure breakfast perfection. Service is very strict. Your whole party must be there before being seated, they do not do takeout orders, and it is cash only. Place is quaint and is consistent with the Carmel vibe but with most places here, very small/cramped. They do not allow strollers inside and even without one, youd need to excuse yourself to pass behind other patrons. read more

Katy's Place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

First, it's cash only...not an issue but the Yelp listing says it accepts CC's. Went for breakfast and it was very typical, nothing special. It was convenient and close to our hotel. Ordered the corned beef hash with eggs, country potatoes and toast. It came out quick, as I'm sure everything was premade except the eggs. Corned beef could've used a little more flavor, everything else was fine. For the price however, everything in a tourist town is more, I would've expected two slices of toast and it be pre-buttered. I know, first world problems. Food - 5/10. Waiter was very nice and friendly, except she only came back once after delivering the food to fill my water, after it had been sitting empty for about 10 mins...and the place was not busy. Service - 6/10 Next time, I'll likely head over to Pacific Grove or even Carmel valley, away from the tourist trap Carmel has become, at least the others are more affordable tourist traps. LOL. read more

Service excellent! Pancakes awful! They were doughy and heavy. Ugh. I've never left a pancake on the plate until now. Huevos rancheros were pretty good though. Ambiance is good. Small place. Filled quickly on this Sunday morning. Outdoor eating on a deck under redwood trees, nice. read more

After walking several blocks from our motel, we were greeted by a sign that said they only accepted cash! I never even carry cash! I always use a credit card! At no time during the making of the reservation was I informed of that! I had to walk back to my motel to get cash and return. After breakfast I asked to talk to the owner. I told him how inconvenient his policy was. He replied that he had been doing this for 43 years! I responded that it was time to join the modern world and stop inconveniencing potential customers. I then told him I would post a negative review on Yelp, to which he started screaming at me, calling me names, and insulting me, basically throwing a temper tantrum! Not helpful to say the least! I left the establishment. read more

We were planning our day trip to Carmel and wanted to find a good spot for breakfast and stumbled upon this one, and I am so glad we did! The vibe is cute and cozy, not a big place but that is just fine. The service was wonderful, everyone working seems very happy to be there and were extremely friendly. The hot apple cider is super yum and the French toast was delicious! We were all extremely happy with our food (even though it was a bit costly) and would absolutely go back. Highly highly recommend this place! read more

I hadn't been in a few years and Katy's did not disappoint. The server was cheerful and knowledgeable. Food was amazing and the serving size was generous as always. This Carmel icon is a cute and makes you feel at home. read more