COAST Big Sur

Claire Han

2024-05

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Tania Segovia

2024-03

Parking is difficult here. There are spaces in front of the cafe and on the street, but not much to work with. Be careful because cars come fast around the corner, so be safe.Honestly, yes, it's a beautiful area, view, and gallery, but food menu options for the price point, in my opinion, are not worth it and are very limited in options. I would say stop here for a coffee/beverage and a light snack/meal if you aren't hungry. But, if you are hungry, grab a filling meal elsewhere.If you are unable to find parking, it's not worth the stress to wait around. If it's busy, the line to order can also be long.If you do stick around, walk around to see art all over the grounds. Grab a coffee. Seating outside had a beautiful view. Seating is open seating and first come, first served. There is seating inside, outside, and in their courtyard area.Parking: Parking is limited and can be difficult during busy times.

Vidhya Bhat

2024-04

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Dru Looks

2024-04

Beautiful cafe with ample seating indoors and outside. Lots of choices for drinks including alcoholic beverages but food menu is rather limited. If you like seeds and grains and vegan stuff then this might appeal to you. We tried also their chocolate vanilla ice cream but it was just vanilla with chocolate crumbles.No public wifi, not sure about Verizon but no AT&T or T-mobile reception here. Staff are great. Parking space for a few cars.Please read the sign and don’t try to enter what it says “exit only”.Kid-friendliness: Kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Irene “MJ” Kim

2024-04

Great for a quick lunch in Big Sur. Hot coffee and ice cream are better than meals. There is an expansive pacific sea view, and the small valley visible through the round window inside is pretty.Parking: up to road parking, parking is available for up to seven?Kid-friendliness: Nice they has high-chair.Wheelchair accessibility: Not good, it has so many step.

Claire Bednarski

2024-01

Such a wonderful spot in the middle of Big Sur. The employees were so kind, and the food is fresh and delicious. I got the iced lavender vanilla coffee, fresh sourdough, and butternut squash butter. The upstairs patio looking out onto the ocean is wonderful and has plenty of seating. Cute interior seating and shop too! Will definitely come again next time I’m in Big Sur!

Filippo Palomba

2024-04

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Jiahui Zhou

2024-04

THE place to stop by on one’s trip to Big Sur. A lovely building perched on the other side of highway 1 hugged by the surrounding nature. The first floor is an artful gallery/gift shop space and the terrace above overlooks the ocean - is there a better place to sit down and enjoy a beautiful lunch?We were all the more impressed by the food itself. A very fun adventure to try and taste all the items in the ensemble of mezze lunch bowl - lettuce so fresh as if just picked from the ground, radish hummus so good that we purchased a box afterwards to go. Loved the brokaw avocado sandwich as well - perfect seeded bread paired with unique and delicious spread consisting of ricotta and sweet potato. Look forward to coming back again!

Shailvi Wakhlu

2024-03

This is a very cool and cozy place, and the staff is extremely nice. We came here when it was raining so didn’t get a chance to enjoy the view, but the inside decor was very pretty and they had a nice fire in the corner. The service and the atmosphere make it worth a visit. Even on a sunny day everyone may not find a spot to enjoy the view since there are limited patio seats and this place is popular.My chocolate sundae was disappointing especially for $15, since the chocolate ratio was very low.

Luiza Piaia Pereira

2024-03

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Nimisha Bhati

2024-03

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Mitali Agarwal

2024-02

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BabyCat B

2024-01

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Donna Kim

2023-08

During our day trip to Big Sur, we decided to visit this place we had seen on Instagram. Although we don't typically rely on social media recommendations, we thought it was worth a shot. The decorations and views were stunning, creating a lovely atmosphere. We had Sourdough Pizza and drinks. Admittedly, the food was a bit on the expensive side, but the overall experience made it worthwhile. I'd love to come back, and I can already picture bringing more friends along to enjoy the good vibes and great mood of the place. Loved it!

Lisa Zook

2024-01

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Maddie Parker

2023-08

We stumbled upon this place after driving down the coast. We were so hungry and grateful to find this place.They have a beautiful exterior and small but beautiful gallery. The restaurant has a small menu with delicious options. They also have a cooler on the wall with small food items and drinks.

Steven Kohus

2022-05

Route 1 is one of the prettiest scenic roads I have been on before and we just stopped by this place at random, but it turned out to be quite good. It has an art gallery and gift shop inside, although everything there was too expensive for my budget. The Cafe had a very small selection of food, but the quality was superb. They have outside seating with views of the pacific ocean, as well as seating in and around the building. Very artistic and rustic vibes every where in the decor, you will find air plant walls, a small waterfall, wooden sculpted furniture, and much more for a cozy spot if you are travelling along Route 1.

Iben S

2023-08

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Yuling Zheng

2024-01

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Karthik Eswaran

2023-05

One of the lesser known cafés along the PCH (CA-1) offering delicious food and drinks.We went there for brunch and had The Iced Flash Brewed Coffee which was excellent and Iced Lavender Vanilla coffee which is more of an acquired taste.During my previous visit I'd had their Margherita and Sourdough Pizzas and they were great but even with their comparatively smaller menu they have plenty of options to accommodate any sort of dietary restrictions/preferences.Staff is extremely friendly and the whole Cafe is just uniquely and beautifully designed with their own art gallery and souvenir shop right inside the Cafe. Oh and did I not tell you about their terrace view opening our minds to the stunningly blue Pacific ocean? Now I have!!There are limited parking spots (20 ish) so I'd suggest planning your visit and I've seen people park alongside the shoulder of the road and then walk to the Cafe when there's no parking but I'd not recommend it.Place has ample amenities and a super clean common restroom so it's a perfect rest spot after a peaceful ride on the CA-1highway.Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options are available. Just ask the staff :)Dietary restrictions: They accommodate everyone's dietary needs to the best of their abilities with the available options so all I'd suggest is to ask the staffParking: About 20 spots that get filled up quickly during busy times so plan your visit. People do tend to park on the opposite shoulder of the highway but I would not recommend it

A Taste of Austria

2023-05

The Best Dessert ever!!! Rich chocolate ganache on a date-chocolate cookie topped with cocoa nibs! Incredibly delicious!! So much more than a cookie!The cafe is so classy, fresh flowers everywhere, location overlooking the ocean!Great experience!!

Deepali Amatya

2023-09

We saw COAST as we were driving along Big Sur and immediately knew we had to make a stop there. We got some ice-cream and enjoyed the views from their rooftop patio. I got the chai flavored ice-cream, which was very rich and yummy! It came with some ginger gummy pieces which enhanced the flavor of the ice-cream. It was honestly so good! It was a bit pricey, but we had expected this in Big Sur. 100% recommend to stop by for a coffee/ ice cream/ drink or even a meal. Ambience was 10/10 as well. Can't wait to go back again!

Micah Weesner

2023-05

This may be the best coffee-with-a-view experience I’ve had. Their menu is somewhat limited, and they don’t offer substitutions or changes to orders, but the coffee is really good. It has a sculpture gallery downstairs that is beautiful, and the layout is asymmetrical yet comfortable. The top terrace has an incredible view of a bend in Highway 1 and the ocean beyond. If you’re looking to get some caffeine while you explore the trails and sights in Big Sur, then you need to stop here.

Margaret Alba

2023-09

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Emma Liston Draughn

2023-11

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Valerie Willetts

2022-05

We held our wedding reception at Coast and it was an absolute dream. The food, the drinks, the staff, and the location were impeccable. In the beginning we of course had a few places in mind, Andrea at Coast was the first person we met with and she sold us right away. The customer service was by far the best we experienced in Big Sur and the food was phenomenal, not just as wedding food, but one of the top meals we’ve ever had, best steak I’ve ever had for sure. our guests still talk about the food and the dinner experience to this day, the food is definitely an experience. You also can’t beat the ambiance of coast, it’s stunning even without the wedding decor and of course the view.From the beginning Andrea was very clear about every detail and guided us through the whole process. Her husband Tyler was also very helpful. We didn’t rent anything for the wedding and what Andrea and my coordinator set up for the reception was beautiful. Right as the reception started a fog rolled in and we had to move everything inside and they were so helpful to get it done quickly and smoothly. After dinner we had the dance floor out on the patio which was perfect and so much fun, and everyone always had a full drink. The staff was so attentive. Even though we had to change so many things that night they were able to adapt to it all. We wish we could relive that day a million times over, and we can’t wait to go back to Coast just to have their food again. Thank you Andrea and Tyler for a night we’ll never forget!

Lisa Applebee

2023-05

this place is the BEST!! our hiking tour guide told us about it and we came over asap!! It was way beyond our expectations and the best food we ate in Big Sur all weekend! we only wish it was near us so we can go back everyday!! the ice cream is the Bomb! and the PIZZA ..all of it was amazing, including the vegetable curry stew!! so fresh, so healthy, so satisfying.. DO NOT PASS BY!! stop in!! its way worth it!!

E S.

2023-07

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Kevin Schaffartzik

2022-05

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tania

2024-02

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