Stationæry


Stationæry serves seasonal California-American brunch and café cooking in Carmel-by-the-Sea, with cinnamon roll and chilaquiles among its signatures.
Pearl is the En Primeur Club membership app — saves, bookings, and concierge access live there. Same editors, same standards.
- Address
- San Carlos Street, 3 NE of 6th Avenue, San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
- Phone
- (831) 250-7183
- Website
- thestationaery.com

Cinnamon roll and chilaquiles
Cinnamon roll and chilaquiles anchor a seasonal California-American brunch and café format. The kitchen focuses on American cooking, with farm-to-table and local sourcing shaping the fit for breakfast, brunch, or lunch.
San Carlos Street courtyard
San Carlos Street puts Stationæry in Carmel-by-the-Sea at 3 NE of 6th Avenue. The experience includes a courtyard, casual dress, upscale casual service, conversational noise, and standard pacing.
Seasonal California-American brunch recognition
Seasonal California-American brunch has sustained Michelin Plate recognition across 2024, 2025, and 2026, alongside Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America recognition in 2025.
Peers Worth Knowing
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stationæry | Seasonal California-American Brunch & Cafe | $$$ | Northwest Carmel |
| Rio Grill | California Fusion with Wood-Fired Grill | $$$ | Crossroads of Carmel |
| The Pocket | Modern Fusion | $$$ | Carmel-by-the-Sea |
| Akaoni | Authentic Japanese Sushi | $$ | Carmel-by-the-Sea |
| Cultura | Modern Oaxacan Mexican | $$$ | Carmel-by-the-Sea |
| Lugano Swiss Bistro | Swiss Bistro | $$$ | Barnyard Shopping Village |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin Plate
Michelin · 2026 Michelin Plate
Michelin Plate
Michelin
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America
Opinionated About Dining
Michelin Plate
Michelin
Continue exploring
More in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Restaurants in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Browse all →Bars in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Browse all →At a Glance
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Low Profile Address
- Brunch
- Casual Hangout
- Courtyard
- Farm To Table
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 8 AM–3 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM–3 PM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM–3 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM
- Saturday
- 8 AM–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM
- Sunday
- 8 AM–3 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Cheery and welcoming with abundant natural light from many windows, plants for decoration, and a comfortably attentive atmosphere.














