What should I order at Cafe dal Mare?
Cafe dal Mare
Cannoli
Highly praised multiple times as the best cannoli in California with incredible detail and simplicity in the cream and shell. Customers repeatedly mention craving them and taking boxes home.
Pistachio Ricotta Cake
Frequently recommended and described as delicious, flavorful without being overly sweet, and 'heavenly.' Noted as a must-try and highly enjoyable despite a higher price point.
Gelato (various flavors including Black Cherry, Passion Fruit, Tiramisu)
Gelato is repeatedly highlighted as the best in Carmel with smooth, rich, and creamy textures. Specific flavors like black cherry, passion fruit, and tiramisu gelato are mentioned for their exceptional taste.
Pastries
Multiple reviews praise the pastries as amazing, fantastic, fresh, and beautifully made, making them a popular choice along with coffee.
Location details
between Ocean & 7th across from Piccadilly Park, Dolores St, Carmel, California, 93923, US
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 9 AM to 8 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 8 PM |
About Cafe dal Mare
Cafe dal Mare is a coffee shop, bakery, espresso bar, pastry shop, ice cream shop, and European restaurant in Carmel, California. Reviewers consistently praise the gelato, cannoli, pastries, and coffee, with specific favorites including pistachio ricotta cake, tiramisu, affogato, and banana mocha. The shop is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, and it is popular for breakfast, lunch, solo dining, and working on a laptop. It also serves local specialty items and offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and onsite service.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Late-night food
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Frequently asked questions
What is Cafe dal Mare known for?
Cafe dal Mare is best known for its gelato and cannoli, with reviewers calling the cannoli some of the best in California and praising the gelato as a standout late-night treat. The shop also gets repeated praise for pastries and fresh coffee, especially after a visit to Carmel Beach or as a dessert stop in town.
What dishes are most recommended at Cafe dal Mare?
The most recommended items are the cannoli, pistachio ricotta cake, gelato, and affogato, with tiramisu also mentioned as a favorite. Reviewers also point to the black cherry gelato, banana mocha, matcha vanilla latte, and GF brownie as specific orders worth trying.
What is the atmosphere like at Cafe dal Mare?
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, quiet, and a little trendy, with a small shop feel that some reviewers describe as warm and welcoming. It works well for solo diners, laptop work, and casual stops for couples or small groups, though a few reviews mention the space can feel cramped when busy.
Is Cafe dal Mare good value, and what is the price range?
Cafe dal Mare falls in the $10 to $20 range, and reviewers say the pricing can feel high for some items, like the $12 pistachio ricotta cake slice, but still worth it because of the flavor and quality. The cannoli, gelato, and pastries are often described as memorable enough that people return during the same trip or stock up before leaving Carmel.
When is the best time to visit Cafe dal Mare?
It is a strong choice for late-night dessert because reviewers say it stays open late and is ideal for gelato or pastries after dinner. It is also a practical stop during the day for breakfast or lunch, and some visitors mention it being especially useful when other places were closed, such as during a holiday power outage.
Is parking available at Cafe dal Mare?
Yes. Free street parking, Paid street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Does Cafe dal Mare have vegetarian options?
Yes, Cafe dal Mare offers vegetarian options.
Is Cafe dal Mare kid-friendly?
Yes, Cafe dal Mare is good for kids.
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