Village Corner California Bistro

4.7

128 Reviews

$30 and under

Bistro

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for brunch

Village Corner California Bistro is a dining institution in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, that locals and travelers have been frequenting for 70 years. Experience our new menu as we work to carry on the tradition guests and Locals have enjoyed for decades.

Illy Cafe Full Espresso menu
Full Wine List featuring Local & California Wine
Enjoy Bloody Mary, Bellini, Mimosa
Certified Green Restaurant
Local Fish Specials
Prime Steaks
Wild Foraged Mushrooms
Vegetarian Dishes
Vegan Dishes - Daily Vegan Specials
Impossible Burger
Al-fresco Dining
Outdoor Patio
Dog Friendly
Kids Menus
Gluten Free Menu, Gluten Free Corn Pasta, Gluten Free Hamburger Buns, Gluten Free Breads, Gluten Free Bagels & English Muffins, Gluten-Free Flour Tortillas.
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Wine Dinners
Full Beer Selection
We accept We Chat Pay

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bistro
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 624-3588
Website
http://villagecornercarmel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Raymundo Perez

Location
Dolores Street &, 6th Ave NEC, Carmel, CA 93921
Neighborhood
Carmel
Cross street
Dolores & 6th Avenue
Parking details
2 hour street parking available.
Additional
Takeout

Choice of Breakfast Potatoes, Fresh Fruit, or Cottage Cheese & Choice of English Muffin, Sourdough, Dave's Killer Organic 21 Whole Grain, or Rye | Franz Gluten Free Toast +$2; Add a Protein +$2.95: Chicken Apple Sausage (2), Applewood Smoked Bacon (2), Breakfast Sausage (2), Black Forest Ham, Spam, house-made Pastrami

One Egg Your Way$9.25
Two Eggs Your Way$10.25
Three Eggs Your Way$11.25

Sweets From the Griddle

Buttermilk Pancakes
- Short$9.25
- Full$10.50
French Toast$12.50
Stuffed French Toast$15.50
Fresh Strawberry Compote, Fresh Whipping Cream
Belgian Waffle$11.50

Breads & Sides

Bagel$2.50
English Muffin$2.50
Sourdough$2.50
Rye$2.50
Organic 21 Whole Grain$2.50
4 Corn Tortillas$2.50
Gluten Free Toast$4.50
Chicken Apple Sausages (4)$4.95
Applewood Smoked Bacon (4)$4.95
Breakfast Sausages (4)$4.95
Black Forest Ham$4.95
Spam$4.95
House-Made Pastrami$4.95
1 Egg Any Style$2.95
Breakfast Potatoes$2.95
Hashbrowns$2.95
Cottage Cheese$2.95
Organic Yogurt$2.95

Omelettes

Acapulco Omelette$15.50
Ortega Chilies, Onions, Avocado & Pepper-Jack Cheese
Dungeness Crab Omelette$17.00
Avocado & Cheddar-Jack Cheese
Monterey Omelette$15.50
Artichoke Hearts, Monterey Jack Cheese, Grilled Tomatoes, Onions
Mediterranean Omelette$15.95
Spinach, Feta, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Onions, Kalamata Olives
Diablo Omelette$16.50
Chorizo Sausage, Jalapeno, Onions & Pepper Jack Cheese
Carmel Omelette$16.50
Smoked Ham, Green Onions, Bell Peppers & Cheddar-Jack Cheese

Build Your Own Omelette or Scramble

Three egg omelette or scramble $12.50. Served with Breakfast Potatoes or Fruit and Choice of Bread

Cheese
Swiss, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, American, Pepper-Jack, Mozzarella, Feta, Goat
Veggies
+$1; Mushrooms, Spinach, Onion, Tomato, Artichoke Hearts, Bell Pepper, Ortega chilies, Jalapeno, Avocado, Kalamata Olives.
Protein
+$2.25; Apple Chicken Sausage, Pork Sausage, Black Forest Ham, Chorizo Sausage, Smoked Turkey, Shrimp, Smoked Salmon, Spam, house-made Pastrami

Eggs Benedict

Toasted English Muffin, 2 Soft Poached Eggs, Hollandaise Sauce. Choice of Breakfast Potatoes, Fruit or Cottage Cheese

Carmel Benedict$14.50
Traditional Style, Black Forest Ham
Smoked Salmon Benedict$16.75
Capers & Spinach
Veggie Benedict$14.50
Grilled Tomato, Avocado, Spinach & Mushrooms
Dungeness Crab Benedict$16.95
Fresh Avocado

Village Corner Specialties

Breakfast Express$16.75
Two Eggs, Two Buttermilk Pancakes & Choice of Bacon or Sausage
Avocado Toast$10.50
Lafayette Bakery Baguette, Sliced Avocado, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Big Sur Sea Salt
New York Steak & Eggs$17.50
Medium Grilled Steak, 2 Eggs Your Way, Breakfast Potatoes, Choice of Toast
Lox & Bagel$16.75
Smoked Alaskan King Salmon, Tomato, Capers, Red Onions, Cucumber, Cream Cheese
Pastrami Hash & Eggs$16.75
New York Style Pastrami, Onions, Bell Peppers, Fried Egg and Potatoes
Breakfast Sandwich$13.50
2 Fried Eggs, Monterey Jack Cheese, Brioche Bun, Breakfast Potatoes or Fruit. Choice of Ham, Bacon, Spam, Sausage Patty, house-made Pastrami
Breakfast Burrito$14.50
Flour Tortilla, 2 Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Onions, Tomatoes, Hashbrowns, Avocado, Cheddar-Jack Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsa
Huevos Rancheros$14.50
Flour Tortilla, Black Beans, 2 Over Easy Eggs, Salsa, Avocado, Sour Cream, Cheddar Jack Cheese
Classic San Francisco Joe's$16.75
Ground Beef, Sautéed Onions, Spinach, Parmesan Cheese, Mushrooms, Eggs, Choice of Toast

What 128 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Great for brunch
Monterey / Carmel
Best Value
Monterey / Carmel
Great for brunch
Monterey / Carmel
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Village Corner California Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "awesome food" and "great service." Guests enjoy a varied menu, cozy ambiance, and welcoming patio. The attentive staff and excellent dishes, like lamb and seafood, make it a "highly recommended" spot. Reservations are advised for this popular Carmel institution.

128 Reviews

M
Mark
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
If you like warm, cozy, quaint little restaurants with lots of food options to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters, this is the place for you. The owner is wonderful, and takes a personal interest in every table. I was impressed that he was aware my wife needed gluten free options, given we never told him that. He clearly either heard this from our waitress, or saw it as a note on our order. But he came by to see how we were doing and if my wife liked what she had available to her. Nothing over the top, just very nice. Will definitely come back.
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Stephanie
SH
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sehr leckeres Frühstück und ein toller Service. Immer wieder gerne
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Kathy
Central Coast
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a girls day out! We love this local corner restaurant. The owner knows how really run a good restaurant! Superior service, food and ambiance. Dog friendly patio a bonus. We love this place!
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kathy
San Francisco
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a nice meal here. Food was good & the staff very attentive!!
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kathy
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After several years being closed for dinner, we were excited when we saw they were open again!! We had a great time!! They were having an event but we did have reservations . They tended to us as if we were at the event!! Great food & service!!
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John
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful host, server and especially the engaging owner. We were seated in the lovely space that’s the outdoor covered patio with excellent ambience … pictures, photos, objects. Food excellent, well prepared with simple ingredients. Great experience.
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HollyR
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a wonderful experience! We were greeted like friends when we walked in. Our server was pleasant and the food and atmosphere was wonderful!
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Michele
New York City
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always! I usually eat there about once a week
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James
Minneapolis
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As a group of six it was nice of the entire team to be so welcoming and accommodating. We were warmly welcomed and the team took care of all of us. We felt so welcome and the service was exceptional. The food was exceptional, a table next to us mentioned to the waiter the food was a dream. We said afterwards, it was a dream, really enjoyed everything, they had two specials which people ordered, which was described perfectly. We are so lucky we were able to book this spot at the last minute.
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Michelle
Nashville
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had reservations at 9am for a group of 7 of us. We arrived on time and our table was ready and waiting for us. The restaurant is cute but small. We ate inside but the patio is beautiful and has heaters. It was a bit chilly inside and outside. The food was very good and there was a good selection of espresso, coffees, and teas. The pancakes were a little bit flat but still tasty. The homemade jam was yummy!
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FAQs

Village Corner California Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 624-3588.

Village Corner California Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 128 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Village Corner California Bistro

Dolores Street &, 6th Ave NEC, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

Cross street
Dolores & 6th Avenue
Neighborhood
Carmel
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
2 hour street parking available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Raymundo Perez
Additional
Takeout

Website
http://villagecornercarmel.com/
Phone number
(831) 624-3588

Village Corner California Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Breakfast Starters

½ Grapefruit$4.25

Steel Cut Organic Oatmeal$8.25

Fresh Berries

Organic Yogurt & Berries$6.25

Breakfast Parfait$8.95

Fresh Fruit

Fresh Glaum Ranch Cage Free Eggs

One Egg Your Way$9.25

Two Eggs Your Way$10.25

Three Eggs Your Way$11.25

Sweets From the Griddle

Buttermilk Pancakes

French Toast$12.50

Stuffed French Toast$15.50

Belgian Waffle$11.50

Featured Item

Mini Croissant Basket$6.00

Breads & Sides

Bagel$2.50

English Muffin$2.50

Sourdough$2.50

Rye$2.50

Organic 21 Whole Grain$2.50

4 Corn Tortillas$2.50

Gluten Free Toast$4.50

Chicken Apple Sausages (4)$4.95

Applewood Smoked Bacon (4)$4.95

Breakfast Sausages (4)$4.95

Black Forest Ham$4.95

Spam$4.95

House-Made Pastrami$4.95

1 Egg Any Style$2.95

Breakfast Potatoes$2.95

Hashbrowns$2.95

Cottage Cheese$2.95

Organic Yogurt$2.95

Omelettes

Acapulco Omelette$15.50

Dungeness Crab Omelette$17.00

Monterey Omelette$15.50

Mediterranean Omelette$15.95

Diablo Omelette$16.50

Carmel Omelette$16.50

Build Your Own Omelette or Scramble

Cheese

Veggies

Protein

Eggs Benedict

Carmel Benedict$14.50

Smoked Salmon Benedict$16.75

Veggie Benedict$14.50

Dungeness Crab Benedict$16.95

Village Corner Specialties

Breakfast Express$16.75

Avocado Toast$10.50

New York Steak & Eggs$17.50

Lox & Bagel$16.75

Pastrami Hash & Eggs$16.75

Breakfast Sandwich$13.50

Breakfast Burrito$14.50

Huevos Rancheros$14.50

Classic San Francisco Joe's$16.75

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FAQs

Does Village Corner California Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information