Traileside Cafe

We went here for brunch. The food was great, my eggs were perfectly over easy and the pancakes were lightly crisped on the outside side and fluffy on the inside. They also have a range of juices that can be used for the mimosas, which is great because I am mildly allergic to orange juice. We liked this place so much we went back for dinner.

First time ❤️ we lived everything about this little spot . Dog friendly,awesome staff and delicious food in a perfect outdoor table on a sunny day

Google User Tf

Nice cozy little spot in Carmel Valley. Beautiful scenery. Very kind and friendly service. Ordered the Steinbeck omelette and it was delicious. Will definitely return.

gordon devoss

Came here with friends. Walked in with no expectations. Left super full and happy. We had chicken quesadillas, tuna melt and tots, macaroni and cheese, and a burger. All were suoer good. Service was good. Nice draft beer menu. Would HIGHLY recommend. Worth driving to.

Carolyn Spikes

We went here for brunch. The food was great, my eggs were perfectly over easy and the pancakes were lightly crisped on the outside side and fluffy on the inside. They also have a range of juices that can be used for the mimosas, which is great because I am mildly allergic to orange juice. We liked this place so much we went back for dinner.

Suzie Russell - Misso

First time ❤️ we lived everything about this little spot . Dog friendly,awesome staff and delicious food in a perfect outdoor table on a sunny day

Selina Ríos

Very accommodating. We called to place our order ahead for dine in since we were on a time crunch. We arrived, sat down and immediately got our food. I ordered their Trail Cafe special (I think that's the name) and everything was cooked and tasted really good! My favorite part were the pancakes. Highly recommend this place for anyone who's passing through Carmel Valley!

Daniela L

Me and my boyfriend stop here for some coffee and apps and the service was very attentive and nice and the food and drinks were very delicious! They have some sofa to sit very comfy and they have a big selections of beer ✨

Melinda Simmons

Service & food are great. Atmosphere is nice too with some art on the walls & a wood-burning stove.

Emma Inglehart

Food was great! Everything you want in a valley diner. Poor servers were definitely understaffed but they were still so friendly and quick. We got the Eggs Your Way, French toast and Seanies Delight. All were delicious. The jam that came with the toast was unreal.

Kenneth Cardona

Don’t let the Beer Garden tag fool you! This little gem of a local eatery is serving up some fantastic tasting meals with many a European flare. From France to Spain, you can dive in to whatever you are seeking. We stopped for breakfast on a Sunday morning, not too crowded at 9:30, but hopping by the time we left. My wife had the Tocino Omellet and I had 2 Eggs my way with a ham steak. They have decadent beignets and I was told to check out the Mac N Cheese, which I had to have hot, so I ordered a small kids plate as a side and was floored by the flavor. They offer several different combos of that, so I cannot wait to get back and try more. Friendly servers and quaint and relaxing ambiance, make this a great choice for breakfast or lunch. Gotta check out dinner next time!

The food and atmosphere are great especially after a long stroll at Garland Ranch. The patio is dog friendly. The staff is always accommodating as there can be a wait to eat outside on the weekends.

We enjoyed this restaurant so much at dinner that we went back the very next day for lunch. The food was excellent both times—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. While the vegetarian options were a bit limited, what they offered was delicious and thoughtfully done. Dinner had a lively, almost noisy atmosphere, which added energy but made conversation a little tricky. The staff at dinner was attentive and fantastic, though lunch service the next day felt slower and a bit distracted by comparison. Still, overall, it’s a spot well worth visiting.

what a great place to stop for breakfast or brunch I had the beignets and they’re bacon and cheese and avocado omelette. It was fantastic reasonably priced for the portions that were served. Staff was incredibly friendly. Food came out and a very reasonable amount of time would absolutely eat there again

I took my mother here for lunch and had the absolute best time. Our waiter was bubbly and fun, she made some great suggestions for my mother who can be a little picky at times. The food was absolutely delicious and incredibly well presented. My mother said she would definitely come back and recommend the cafe.

Christian Grossmann

The food and atmosphere are great especially after a long stroll at Garland Ranch. The patio is dog friendly. The staff is always accommodating as there can be a wait to eat outside on the weekends.

Nosivadnomis

I took my mother here for lunch and had the absolute best time. Our waiter was bubbly and fun, she made some great suggestions for my mother who can be a little picky at times. The food was absolutely delicious and incredibly well presented. My mother said she would definitely come back and recommend the cafe.

Jordan P

Great food. The service was slow but it wasn’t bad service. I gave a 5 stars for the food! It was 10/10. I got blueberry pancakes with real maple syrup and my date got the eggs Benedict 9/10

Eric Moody

what a great place to stop for breakfast or brunch I had the beignets and they’re bacon and cheese and avocado omelette. It was fantastic reasonably priced for the portions that were served. Staff was incredibly friendly. Food came out and a very reasonable amount of time would absolutely eat there again

Eadan Macleod

We enjoyed this restaurant so much at dinner that we went back the very next day for lunch. The food was excellent both times—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. While the vegetarian options were a bit limited, what they offered was delicious and thoughtfully done. Dinner had a lively, almost noisy atmosphere, which added energy but made conversation a little tricky. The staff at dinner was attentive and fantastic, though lunch service the next day felt slower and a bit distracted by comparison. Still, overall, it’s a spot well worth visiting.

Tim Cunha

Always a great place for incredible food, service and atmosphere. We come here to warm up from the fog of the peninsula. One of our favorites. Great staff, very friendly. Craft beer and ciders are a pleasure. The food is fresh and nice.

It's a pretty neat place, for sure. I haven't been to many cafés like it. The food was mediocre but wasn't bad by any means. The service was good, since staff were pretty nice and welcoming. The atmosphere was definitely enjoyable and warm. I'll be coming again.

After a wine tasting across the street we grabbed a quick lunch here. The green salad was amazingly fresh and tasty. The chicken pesto sandwich was tasty too. (I just wish it was on crusty ciabatta bread that I'm used to) It seemed as though the bread was like a soft sub sandwich bread. Still, happy to have a nice lunch place in Carmel Valley.

This place was alright. First, of course, because of the area, the clientele were mostly old white people drinking wine. Second, there was a guy playing guitar and singing. He was pretty good! The food - sliders were not bad. Fries were yum. They almost seemed to be tempura fried. I had a strawberry cider that was excellent. Wait staff - outstanding. I would go back anytime just because of them.

Nina V

After a wine tasting across the street we grabbed a quick lunch here. The green salad was amazingly fresh and tasty. The chicken pesto sandwich was tasty too. (I just wish it was on crusty ciabatta bread that I'm used to) It seemed as though the bread was like a soft sub sandwich bread. Still, happy to have a nice lunch place in Carmel Valley.

Lisa Zinkie

This place was alright. First, of course, because of the area, the clientele were mostly old white people drinking wine. Second, there was a guy playing guitar and singing. He was pretty good! The food - sliders were not bad. Fries were yum. They almost seemed to be tempura fried. I had a strawberry cider that was excellent. Wait staff - outstanding. I would go back anytime just because of them.

Ezrehn

It's a pretty neat place, for sure. I haven't been to many cafés like it. The food was mediocre but wasn't bad by any means. The service was good, since staff were pretty nice and welcoming. The atmosphere was definitely enjoyable and warm. I'll be coming again.

Trin Terrance

The service here is always wonderful, but the last few times I’ve been here the food was pretty bland. I don’t often say that, but because this is a special spot that many locals frequent, I thought it would be helpful to note and maybe put the word in that some extra spices and zest could be thrown into the food. All love!

We stopped here because it’s a local spot and it seemed like a favorite from visitors. After a day of golf we where definitely hungry. They served breakfast and lunch. As you go inside you can seat yourself. Service was a bit slow. I ordered the biscuits and gravy which they had good flavor not enough gravy. My wife ordered the English muffin with egg, bacon and cheese came with a side of potatoes. One of my sons had the 2 egg breakfast and the other the omelette. The dishes that came with potatoes where not thoroughly cooked. The service was not the best either never got a top off on my coffee. I love supporting local spots but when they don’t check quality that just doesn’t fly. Also but expensive, if paying $12 for a side of breakfast sausage I expect better service.

Cesar Torres

We stopped here because it’s a local spot and it seemed like a favorite from visitors. After a day of golf we where definitely hungry. They served breakfast and lunch. As you go inside you can seat yourself. Service was a bit slow. I ordered the biscuits and gravy which they had good flavor not enough gravy. My wife ordered the English muffin with egg, bacon and cheese came with a side of potatoes. One of my sons had the 2 egg breakfast and the other the omelette. The dishes that came with potatoes where not thoroughly cooked. The service was not the best either never got a top off on my coffee. I love supporting local spots but when they don’t check quality that just doesn’t fly. Also but expensive, if paying $12 for a side of breakfast sausage I expect better service.