This is a classic breakfast spot with reasonable prices in Carmel Valley. It was a relief to get out of Carmel-by-the-Sea to have an experience that was a good value, picturesque, and didn't feel like Disneyland. And, Carmel Valley is so stunning! read more

this is a fantastic place to have an excellent breakfast. The service is great. The ambience is rustic and comfortable. I plan on visiting again when I'm in Carmel Valley. read more

I was so disappointed in our experience here. I may have been a little too hyped up from the reviews but I was expecting a lot and I'm such a fan of classic country breakfast I thought for sure this would be a favorite place for us. Don't get me wrong the portion sizes were huge (as they should be) but the food was just okay? I also found an eggshell in my poached eggs which just doesn't even make any sense to me. The eggs Benedict (sans eggshell) was pretty tasty though. I also got the side cinnamon roll and the frosting was hard and crusty instead of being nice and soft and gooey (I did ask for it heated so the inside was warm but the outside was not). My husband got the country fried steak and could barely eat it because it was drenched in gravy which made the steak really soggy. It's possible our subpar experience was due to ordering out instead of eating in but unfortunately we didn't have time to come back here. I would give this another shot for indoor dining. read more

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I went on Veterans day and as a combat veteran with 35 years of service I felt it was okay to ask for a military discount. The waitress said the manager declined to honor my request. I wasn't asking for a free meal for me it's the gesture that means more then the $. The food was ok (not great) the service was acceptable except for and older blonde waitress who was hovering over me to make sure I paid the correct amount (they only accept Venmo or cash). I won't go back or recommend. read more

4* for the old school ambiance (more of a 3* personally for the food). This is your classic no frills greasy spoon. My boyfriend loved it, he got the banana walnut pancakes (be warned, it's a large pancake), along with some biscuits and gravy. I got the veggie omelette, which was okay, I think it could have done with some salt (and can't believe I'm saying this, but maybe fewer avocados?). Would try something else next step. Cash only or Venmo. read more

Veggie omelette is excellent! Love the rye toast too. Great, unique ambience with a campy feel. Wonderful food and huge menu with a wide variety of types of dishes ! read more

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I've been here a few times but my most recent experiences have changed my opinion on this spot. Service is friendly but that's it. It takes forever for them to come over to take your order and bring your drinks as well as your food. I then have to flag them down to bring me my bill. As for the food, it has to be frozen or something. I've had calamari and chicken fried steak but something was off about them. They tasted like one's you'd get at Denny's. Their eggs are too runny so always ordered them over medium or even hard... I do like their potatoes because they're crispy. Pancakes are wayyy OVERPRICED! $8-9 per pancake is insane. That's basically $18 if you want 2 (and you will as the portions are small). I was charged close to $23 for the berry pancakes. They did not inform about this as the menu just says market price. The price was even more absurd when I find out they're not made from scratch. They used Krusteaz pancake mix... I could have just use that to make them at home and have saved $23... They're definitely trying to scam you. I was sat close to the back and was able to get a look at their kitchen... extremely dirty and messy. Wouldn't be surprised if someone got sick. Overall, this is overpriced, bland food that I would advise to stay away from. Food: 3/10 Service: 5/10 read more

Wagon Wheel Coffee Shop - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

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This place is great and an icon from 1960s Carmel. The food is hearty so expect a wonderful omelette or amazing pancakes and a regular cup of Joe. The service is small town and homey and you'll usually see the owner with a warm welcome. There are so few restaurants that have maintained their charm so well. It's a delight to enjoy a meal here and they serve breakfast all day! read more

The Wagon wheel has been a favorite country breakfast place for over 40 years! I haven't eaten here in several years and my wife and I decided to give it another try today on the last days of the 2024 year! We just had a fantastic bench with amazing eggs Benedict with three eggs and three English muffins with the best hollandaise sauce covering the entire plate. Wow!! It's one of the best places I've ever eaten this treasured dish. I strongly recommend this historical dining experience in Carmel Valley to you to enjoy. I'll be coming back again soon. Enjoy read more

I knew this place was going to be good when i parked and noticed the gentlemen sitting outside with his dog. it gave a warm and inviting atmosphere. The decor inside appears it's been collected over many years and I can people come here most likely on the daily. Our wait staff was excellent she made recommendations and gave feedback on what we asked. The menu had Calamari steak and eggs with us a unique option and the Katy Cakes made of oatmeal. They had omelette options not typically combined like the avocado special and loved i didn't have to add or subtract anything from my omelet. Everything was excellent and would recommend to anyone passing through. read more

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Your getting lazy, please keep up the Wagon Wheel. No breakfast should be 20.00. I'm a fan of this family style restaurant, but laziness is getting in the way of what was a golden spot. Stop,Look and see what you have been handed and do it already. I don't mean to be rude but this a golden spot. Take care of it. read more

The food was delicious, service excellent, and the ambience on the outdoor porch for breakfast was very enjoyable. However, it would be even better if some time could be spent cleaning the abundant cobwebs around the outdoor lights and the eaves. read more

ima keep it short. BEST pumpkin pancake i have EVER had... incredibly delicious and soft and moist. when you bite into it, it does feel a bit "undercooked" but i think it is because they might use pumpkin puree in the pancake batter. the salted butter and pumpkin sauce they add on top is perfect. i didn't consider it too sweet but a cold glass of almond milk would be delicious with it. we also ordered quesadillas but the pancake was the star of the show. each pumpkin pancake was $8. I give the pumpkin pancake itself 5/5. read more

Wagon Wheel Coffee Shop - pumpkin pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

I don't know that I'd order my breakfast choice off the "Cookout" again. Since the name of the restaurant conjured up an image in my mind of a chuck wagon, that the beans in the dish would've been ranch, rather than baked. Baked beans for brekkie may be the Brits go to, but not I. Everyone else in my group of six were very satisfied with their choices. I do like baked beans but prefer them with bbq and not poached eggs. The service was amazing! Nicole and the other staff(owner?) were very attentive AND had such a wonderful and welcoming attitude. It's refreshing these days. The Western Ranch themed decor is right at home in the Carmel Valley. Giddy up to the Wagon Wheel y'all! read more

The food is very good. Specifically the waffles and bacon. The biscuits are very good.

Best Breakfast in Carmel Valley! Service is great. It's got a lowkey vibe that is cozy and welcoming. Will be back soon I hope.

The service is great The food is amazing Opens super early , great to stop at before leaving town read more

Wagon Wheel Coffee Shop - The wheel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

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A local favorite for sure. Love the western ambiance, although it is a bit close quarters inside but nothing they can really do about that. Ordered the Wagon Wheel breakfast. Bacon was cooked just right, the link sausage had a nice snap. The scrambled eggs were a slightly over cooked to my taste but that is totally subjective. The pancakes were okay but honestly tasted a little off almost like they were frozen, which I doubt is the case but they also didn't taste homemade necessarily. Service was exceptional, was seated quickly and order came quickly along with drink and refills. Looking forward to next time. read more

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Surprises at Wagon Wheel: - Charged over $4.00 for "extra" chorizo even though their huevos rancheros has always come with it...I mentioned the time before I came the dish was bean heavy and to make sure there were chorizos this time - thus someone translated to a charge they did not inform me about - Charged 3.50 for a small cup of black coffee, no refill offered -and no option for pot of coffee when asked - Charged almost $2.00 for maple syrup for my ONE pancake. The normal syrup that is free is apparently corn syrup - the thing everyone has stopped using since the 1990s because it's horrible for you - Server told us our bill was $5 short even though my friend Venmo her meal to the owner. She verified payment was received and made a mistake but did not return the change. Not going back until they jump into 2025 read more

Under new ownership. The service is great. There were a few hiccups but the food is excellent. Particularly the oatmeal and pumpkin pancakes. It's cash only or Venmo. read more

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So so soooo good! SO GOOD! If you stay at the Quail Lodge, just scoot on over to Wagon Wheel for breakfast. This was the best part of my trip. read more

Wagon Wheel Coffee Shop - Chicken fried steak is outstanding! The gravy is so good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

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#covid19 update: stopped here this morning for brunch - I called in my order to-go and it was ready when I got there. I went for the corned beef hash, with poached eggs and sourdough toast. REAL CORNED BEEF, huzzah! Not super-thrilled with how it was sliced (into shingles, essentially), but it was flavorful and there were bits of tiny diced onion in there which were awesome. The potatoes could've been crisper in it. Sourdough toast was delicious. Eggs were poached to perfection. Cash only here, my friends. Definitely happy to spend my money here for a solid meal! read more

Wagon Wheel Coffee Shop - Corned beef hash with poached eggs and sourdough toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

Good experience here. Brought my dog and we ate outside on one of the tables there. Food was good and the service was great!

Awesome local restaurant slightly tucked away in Carmel valley. 100% recommend. Friendly service, though cash or Venmo only. Omelette was solid, the biscuit is very good. Not overly doughy and good flavor. Oatmeal pancakes are also unique. They taste like they sound. Imagine steelcut oatmeal mixed in with some pancake batter. Great earthy taste, moist and dense in a pleasant way. So glad we stumbled on the Wagon Wheel!!! read more

Apparently this is the only breakfast spot on the peninsula. Interesting! Breakfast was really good and filling. The veggie omelet, which was filled with artichoke, spinach, tomatoes, and other veggies was really good. I ordered two eggs instead of three but after a few bites, I wished I had the extra egg. The waffles were good too. The order comes with 4 fluffy waffles. The scrambled eggs and potatoes were average. Coffee was average but the hot chocolate was good. The waitresses were friendly and gave suggestions of things to do. It is a quaint local spot. Check them out on Instagram @wagonwheel_cv. Enjoy. read more

Wagon Wheel Coffee Shop - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

My bf and I wanted to eat at Edgar's, but it was closed for lunch, so we decided to come to Wagon Wheel for a quick bite before hitting the road. We got to Wagon Wheel at 11:00 AM and there was a party before us. We were told to put our name on the waitlist and just as we were about to, the waitress sat us down at one end of a long bench, which worked out for us. We were handed menus and one of the workers took down our drink order. I got orange juice thinking it was fresh OJ as stated on the menu, but it was actually something similar to Tropicana. :/ The plastic cup they used was all chipped on the rim of the cup and I had to ask for a straw. Kind of disappointing. We sat there for about 15-20 minutes and no one took our order. I rose my hand to ask one of the ladies if she could take our order and she said no cuz she wasn't our server. We felt that was a bit rude and she could have definitely been more approachable about it. Anyways, our waitress finally attended us and took our order. The food came out and we weren't super excited about the aesthetics of our entrees at the price we were paying. I got the 1/2 Wagon Wheel breakfast which came with 2-3 eggs along with 1 piece of bacon and 1 sausage link along with 3 small pancakes for $10.50. My bf got the half order of huevos rancheros which came with tortilla, beans, a semi spicy sauce, and eggs for $10.50. Both were pretty bland. We asked for the check and it too our waitress almost 15-20 minutes to give us our change because she was too busy making small talk with other frequent customers and totally forgot about us paying. We had to flag her down a second time to get our change. Overall, not the best food or outdoor dining experience. Note: This place is cash only. read more

Wagon Wheel Coffee Shop - 1/2 order of huevos rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

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I've been eating here for more than 40 years. I came today wanting Eggs Benedict. Which traditionally is an egg served on a slab of Canadian bacon over an English muffin drizzled with Hollandaise sauce. The Wagon Wheel offers THREE eggs served on an English muffin drizzled with Hollandaise sauce. Far too much for myself and my companion. We ordered the Avocado Delight hamburger pictured. Huge portions enough to take home. Super special treat red Jell-O! The interior needs a severe cleaning. There's dust and grease on most of the objects inside the restaurant. This is strictly cash only. So be prepared. read more

Wagon Wheel Coffee Shop - Avocado Delight. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

What has happened to the Wagon Wheel? The coffee tasted like hot water, & their once fabulous pancakes are tasteless & hard.Same nice service, but the food just wasn't the same. So disappointed! read more

Just like a fisherman hates to give away the location of a great fishing hole, I was hesitant to tell others about how this wonderful this restaurant is because I don't want the crowds to make it unbearable. The four of us arrived expecting a long wait on Sunday morning, yet were seated rather quickly. The coffee was excellent and the food arrived quickly and was one of the best breakfast I've ever had. We will definitely make the Wagon Wheel our breakfast place when we visit the Carmel Valley read more

The vibe of this place is so cool. Tucked away on a windy road in Carmel Valley, it is easy to miss but so worth the trip. We ordered the banana walnut pancakes and the eggs benedict - both delicious! we will be back read more

Very good breakfast experience relative to food and service. Corned beef & eggs were straight diced pastrami, no grainy hash came on plate. Pancake medallions small but tasty. Biscuits and gravy are another strong thumbs up. Felt quality and substance was better than average dinner. read more

What a gem! Enjoyed a home country breakfast right next to the Quail Lodge! Ordered eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy and more. My eyes were bigger than my stomach for sure. Great service and highly recommend. read more

Wagon Wheel Coffee Shop - Eggs and bacon special! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carmel, California

If you're in the mood for undercooked eggs, burnt potatoes and unfriendly service, this place is for you. I simply can't understand why anyone would eat there. Oh, I forgot about the coffee that tastes like black water. read more