At Sunny Day Cafe in Carmel, the breakfast choices stretch from eggs Benedict and biscuits and gravy to chilaquiles and a carne asada skillet. The Mexican dishes are a recurring draw in diners’ accounts, particularly the chilaquiles and breakfast tacos. It’s an inexpensive breakfast-and-lunch stop, with a listed price range of $10 to $20.
Diners single out chorizo breakfast tacos and breakfast burritos, while tres leches pancakes offer an alternative to the familiar pancakes-and-bacon plate. French toast, omelets and hash browns round out the breakfast choices mentioned by guests. The cafe’s menu also includes lunch sandwiches, a children’s section and cocktails, giving brunch groups options beyond coffee and eggs.
Guests consistently describe friendly, attentive service, quick arrivals of hot food and frequent coffee refills. They characterize the room as bright and cozy, though seating can feel close when it fills up. Outdoor seating provides another place to settle in.
Sunny Day Cafe is at 1430 W. Carmel Drive, Suite 130, in Carmel. Breakfast and lunch run daily from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; takeout and delivery are available.