Fall has arrived in Carmel-by-the-Sea, and there is a lot happening at Café Carmel this month.

From pumpkin cheesecake and fresh-baked Halloween cookies to seasonal drinks, cozy breakfasts and our October Sip & Paint, it's one of our favorite times of year on Ocean Avenue.

Come by, grab a table and enjoy a little fall in Carmel with us.

Fall Tastes Pretty Good Here

Pumpkin season is officially underway.

Our bakery case is filling up with fall favorites, including our pumpkin cheesecake — creamy, perfectly spiced and baked from scratch — along with pumpkin cookies, Halloween cookies and plenty of fresh-baked pastries coming out of the oven throughout the day.

And don't forget the coffee. These seasonal drinks are waiting for you this month:

Breakfast, Lunch & Daily Specials

Café Carmel is much more than something sweet.

Start your morning with breakfast made with farm-fresh Glaum eggs and a cup of illy coffee, or stop in later for one of our grilled paninis, homemade soups, fresh salads and daily specials.

Our specials change, so take a look at the board when you arrive and see what the kitchen is serving that day.

Sip & Paint with Edi Matsumoto

Grab a friend and spend a creative afternoon with us. Artist Edi Matsumoto returns to Café Carmel for our October Sip & Paint. No painting experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Just come ready to paint, relax and enjoy an afternoon in Carmel.

Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your place.

Día de los Muertos — Cookies for a Cause

Café Carmel is honoring Día de los Muertos with something sweet that also gives back. Through November 3, we're baking special Día de los Muertos cookies, with 10% of sales, up to $500, donated to Youth Art Collective to support art opportunities for local youth.

Pick up a cookie or order a box and help us support a wonderful local organization while celebrating a tradition centered on remembering and honoring loved ones.

Halloween at Café Carmel

Things are getting a little spooky in the bakery case.

Look for hand-decorated Halloween cookies, jack-o'-lanterns, Cake Rats, Witches Fingers and other seasonal treats throughout the month. They're perfect for Halloween parties, hostess gifts, the office — or just because you want one.

Stop in early for your favorites before they disappear.

Planning a Fall Gathering?

Let Café Carmel do some of the baking.

For a breakfast gathering, ask about our house-made scones with clotted cream and jam. Planning something later in the day? Our freshly baked sausage rolls are always a crowd favorite.

Ask us about catering for your next gathering.

See You on Ocean Avenue

Whether you're stopping in for breakfast, meeting a friend for coffee, picking up something fresh from the bakery or joining us for a special event, we hope Café Carmel is part of your October.