Benedicts, burgers & more in a cozy space with chandeliers & diner-style tables, some outdoors.
Hours
| Friday | 7:30 AM–12:45 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–12:45 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–12:45 PM |
| Monday | 7:30 AM–12:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30–9:30 AM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–12:45 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: Mission St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
Phone: (831) 624-0199
Website: https://www.katysplacecarmel.com/
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Reviews
Henry Ting
Cash Only. There are 2 MUST REVISIT places every time that I come here: one is Patisserie Boissiere for their French onion soup and salad combo, and the second is Katy’s Place for breakfast.
They have over 15 variations of Eggs Benedict, everything from a more traditional style to a lobster eggs Benedict. They can also do the same dozen styles but in an omelet. The 2 of us shared the corned beef eggs Benedict and pancakes short stack.
My favorite must-have is their huge, fluffy buttermilk pancakes with a side of Canadian maple syrup. OMG.
Our 2 pancakes were big enough for the 4 of us to share. One the best.
Great service. But CASH ONLY.
… moreThey have over 15 variations of Eggs Benedict, everything from a more traditional style to a lobster eggs Benedict. They can also do the same dozen styles but in an omelet. The 2 of us shared the corned beef eggs Benedict and pancakes short stack.
My favorite must-have is their huge, fluffy buttermilk pancakes with a side of Canadian maple syrup. OMG.
Our 2 pancakes were big enough for the 4 of us to share. One the best.
Great service. But CASH ONLY.
Dheeraj Ramchandani
The food was good , but the behavior was not . We felt a sense of racism there, it’s a cash only restaurant so after the food was done , we got the receipt and asked the person for collecting the cash because we saw a previous American couple paying for their order and the waiter coming to their table and collecting the cash . But when we indicated several times to them., no response , we finally paid at the counter ourselves. It’s not a big deal for us , but it’s not good bejng treated differently.
… moreKatzney
Katy’s place is located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-sea! My wife and I decided to try this restaurant on our last day! We decided to dine in (They do have a nice outdoor seating area as well)!
The breakfast was great and very filling! We were satisfied with our choice of entree! We wish we were in town long enough to try some of the other menu items as well! The only downside to this place was that they only accepted cash! Not to many people just carry cash in the times we are living in! This is hurting the business! Especially if you have tourist coming into the city! I would reconsider why you are only taking cash and not allowing people to pay via credit card!
… moreThe breakfast was great and very filling! We were satisfied with our choice of entree! We wish we were in town long enough to try some of the other menu items as well! The only downside to this place was that they only accepted cash! Not to many people just carry cash in the times we are living in! This is hurting the business! Especially if you have tourist coming into the city! I would reconsider why you are only taking cash and not allowing people to pay via credit card!
Tim Jones
A fabulous little cafe to get breakfast in Carmel. This was truly one of the best tasting breakfasts I’ve ever had, and I’m very picky about breakfast. The eggs were perfectly cooked, the pancakes were light and fluffy and the sausage was delicious. My Belgian waffle was superb, and the waitress (can’t remember her name) couldn’t have been more friendly. I would eat there every day if it were in my hometown.
… moreTrevor Lowenthal
CASH ONLY. Overpriced, low quality, and frankly insulting to customers. If I could give it 0 stars across the board I would. A major tourist trap that should be avoided for breakfast at all costs.
We were seated and immediately asked for coffee with a non-dairy creamer due to a serious dairy allergy. The waiter responded in a dismissive tone, said they did not have any non-dairy option, and made a face. Given the allergy, this was not a trivial request, and the attitude alone set the tone for the meal.
The menu itself is unwelcoming: no substitutions, cash only, and no split checks. That combination feels less like a policy choice and more like hostility toward customers. In 2025, refusing basic accommodations while also limiting payment options is simply not customer-friendly.
As for the food, I ordered a hash with potatoes. The potatoes were passable but the portion was small. The hash itself was served in a separate dish, extremely greasy, and completely lacking in flavor. Nothing about it justified the price.
Overall, this was a disappointing experience from start to finish — poor service, rigid and unfriendly policies, and mediocre food at an inflated cost. I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere for breakfast.
… moreWe were seated and immediately asked for coffee with a non-dairy creamer due to a serious dairy allergy. The waiter responded in a dismissive tone, said they did not have any non-dairy option, and made a face. Given the allergy, this was not a trivial request, and the attitude alone set the tone for the meal.
The menu itself is unwelcoming: no substitutions, cash only, and no split checks. That combination feels less like a policy choice and more like hostility toward customers. In 2025, refusing basic accommodations while also limiting payment options is simply not customer-friendly.
As for the food, I ordered a hash with potatoes. The potatoes were passable but the portion was small. The hash itself was served in a separate dish, extremely greasy, and completely lacking in flavor. Nothing about it justified the price.
Overall, this was a disappointing experience from start to finish — poor service, rigid and unfriendly policies, and mediocre food at an inflated cost. I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere for breakfast.
Joshua Cantu
Cash only. They don’t tell and the signs are not on the entry door, but it is cash only. The eggs Benedict are what brought me to this spot and I was not disappointed. The wife ordered a ranchero breakfast and it was I little different then I’m used to seeing, but the wife loved the taste and the flour tortilla looked homemade and awesome. We also ordered some the famous pancakes and I’m glad we shared them cause they were huge. Totally recommend this place for breakfast.
… moreJonathan Smith
Their crab eggs Benedict was exceptional! And there are so many other eggs Benedict’s to try!
… moreTom May
Great breakfast spot. Bring cash they dont take credit cards.
… moreRobert Diaz
Update: consistency is key. Lance Barrow Omelet is still delicious. Weekday mornings are much easier to get in than a weekend.
What’s not to like? Okay, cash only is kind of a downer, but not an end of the world situation. You can’t take large dogs in. But it’s a tight stinging area. I can’t imagine servers being able to get around when the place is packed.
My biggest gripe is no to go orders. They changed this in the last two years, because we would order and enjoy our food from our hotel room. It was worth it.
Anyhow, onto the food. It’s very good and very filling. We enjoyed the Lobster, King Crab and Bay Shrimp Omelet. Otherwise known as the Lance Barrow. It also has Tomatoes and Spinach. The sides were Potatoes and Toast. If the ingredients didn’t get you excited, I’m done. It’s good. My daughter enjoyed the Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Bananas. She enjoyed them thoroughly.
Orange Juice is freshly squeezed. The waitresses are attentive and greet you properly. Fyi – The Eggs Benedict are no joke either.
Suggestion, get there early. Anything after 9 am will probably be a long wait.
… moreWhat’s not to like? Okay, cash only is kind of a downer, but not an end of the world situation. You can’t take large dogs in. But it’s a tight stinging area. I can’t imagine servers being able to get around when the place is packed.
My biggest gripe is no to go orders. They changed this in the last two years, because we would order and enjoy our food from our hotel room. It was worth it.
Anyhow, onto the food. It’s very good and very filling. We enjoyed the Lobster, King Crab and Bay Shrimp Omelet. Otherwise known as the Lance Barrow. It also has Tomatoes and Spinach. The sides were Potatoes and Toast. If the ingredients didn’t get you excited, I’m done. It’s good. My daughter enjoyed the Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Bananas. She enjoyed them thoroughly.
Orange Juice is freshly squeezed. The waitresses are attentive and greet you properly. Fyi – The Eggs Benedict are no joke either.
Suggestion, get there early. Anything after 9 am will probably be a long wait.
Charlotte Bolger
CASH ONLY, which they didn’t tell us till we went up to pay and we had to go to an ATM a block away. Food was really good, massive portion sizes, could barely finish one huevos rancheros between two. Some of the other stuff looked pretty pricey though. Coffee mug had a lipstick stain and a kid spilt water everywhere which didn’t get cleaned up. Inside was really tacky but outside was super cute.
… more