Wild Goose Bakery Cafe - Carmel Valley

This place is truly a hidden gem, even if it still feels a bit rough around the edges. It's definitely a dive, but a great one! I've been here twice in two years, and both the food and service were impeccable. Today, December 31, 2011, I needed a spot to wake up while my friend took a nap. Our continental breakfast only opened at 8, so I whipped out my iPhone. It was 6 AM when I discovered this place, and I was pleasantly surprised to find excellent coffee, delicious yogurt parfaits, and the biggest highlight: free Wi-Fi! I was blown away. Finally, I could wake up and work on a project I'm collaborating on with a partner in L.A. Without that Wi-Fi, we wouldn’t have made much progress. It would have only gotten four stars without it. A big thank you to Wild Goose for providing such a fantastic experience!

This rustic, country-style coffee house is a beloved community gathering spot, known for its delicious homemade pastries. The custard brioche is nothing short of perfection, and the croissant is so wonderfully stretchy that it could easily be deemed the best in the world. The walls are adorned with paintings and photographs of locals, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The cookies are generously sized, and the cakes are indulgent enough to be worth every calorie. For lunch, they offer panini and sandwiches made on freshly baked bread.

Great coffee (only), local bakery, good selection sandwiches and breakfast price at cheap prices. and there is a bio juice bar. to round out the things, a very gentle dog.

We enjoyed some incredibly tasty breakfast burritos and yogurt parfaits here! I highly recommend it. It's a charming little place with high-quality homemade food.

My friend from the UK and I happened upon this lovely spot one morning. We both had delicious coffees with frothy steamed milk for beverages. Kate ordered porridge AKA oatmeal which arrived with a small carafe of heated milk and fruit on the side I had a scone that really is one of, if not the best I have ever had! Apricot/Ginger scone was amazing. They had other ones I would have tried but I was too full The scones are pretty big. Very friendly staff too. Definitely worth a trip into the valley.