Penelope's Cafe

As always amazing food with the sweetest staff. Thank you for helping with my mom today. She really enjoyed our day out with all of you.

The best!

Great food, nice people, really great patio!

Good food , nice outdoor seating. Found parking easily at lunch time.

We enjoyed a delicious lunch with a group of 6 today - the owner Penelope herself took time to chat with us about the history of the cafe and her inspiration by European architecture and the atmosphere of Carmel in designing the place (her husband was the mastermind behind that!). May the next 18 years be full of great conversations and great memories, and thank you to Penelope and other staff for making this such a unique gem in the greater LA area!

Great atmosphere, great staff, great food.

A hidden little gem. I feel guilty even writing about it... As if I'm letting the cat out of the bag. Friendly staff and in the words of my own daughter "the chocolate croissant is better than the one at Starbucks."

Great place for lunch! They use the freshest ingredients and I'm never disappointed.

After the birth of my grandson I went here three days in a row to bring my daughter in law a tuna sandwich in the hospital.

This place is such an adorable location. The is indoor seating and out door patio. The food is simple but totally delicious. The decor gives you a warm inviting feeling like going to grandma's house I loved it. I will go back and bring some friends.

Small-town feel, nice ambiance, high-end informal dining. Maybe hard to find the first time around.

It's always delicious!

Cute little place great atmosphere nice food

The atmosphere of the cafe is relaxing and pleasant. You can feel the friendliness of the people who work there.

Very beautiful.

After a leisurely stroll with a friend at Descanso Gardens on a drizzly day, went to Penelope's for lunch. First time there. Great sandwich and salad selection. Friendly and helpful staff. Delightful setting. And speaking of "delightful," Penelope is an absolutely charming hostess with a warm smile and lovely sense of humor.

Great food delicious desserts! A must for lunch.

two days ago was our first time in this place. But It is no doubt not the last. We enjoyed the evening a lot with the attentive service, with the superb food and booze and with the honest price. We will no doubt visit there soon.

We have eaten here many times for their wonderful lunches on the weekend. I have also hosted several showers here and even had my own baby shower here. They are very accommodating. The food is great, they even allow you to choose several sandwich and salad combinations ahead of time and they make up these adorable menus to put on each place setting. I have enjoyed thoroughly each event. Highly recommend!

Lovely restaurant with cozy inside seating and shaded outside seating. Delicious salads, sandwiches, soups, and beverages. Kind and friendly service. Plus live music by friendly and talented musicians during lunch on Saturdays. Hope to visit again soon!

I have loved Penelope's many years now! It is such a special place to enjoy a leisurely and tasty lunch with good friends beneath the canopy of leaves, accompanied by burbling water on the pond.

A charming little restaurant, fresh and delicious, and Penelope herself takes your order.

Nice out door area, love the indoor decor !Chipotle chicken sandwich delicious

Been enjoying the food and atmosphere at Penelope's for about 10 years.

Cute place. Like the vibe. Had a delicious salad for lunch.

I love it, food is always fresh and great services

Penelope is always so friendly I brought my teenage granddaughter in today for her birthday and she engaged us in conversation and asked her choice of cake. And then provided her with a huge piece of fabulous chocolate cake for dessert ! What a kind gesture to NOW a new fan of her delicious food and fun atmosphere !

Cozy place to eat and visit with friends.

Wow .. what a lovely tree covered patio setting.. Get there early on Fridays for a big bowl of homemade New England Clam Crowder. Delicious coffee . Yummy other choices too ... Its staff is friendly and helpful. Go.. you will not be disappointed but beware they close at 3...

Sandwiches salads and soups are all good. The Chipotle chicken sandwich is the best one there. Staff are all very professional and well trained. Decor and atmosphere is very cozy. Has a beautiful outdoor patio. Avoid peak lunch hours as the wait can be long. Parking is crowded at times. Closes early before dinner and on Sundays.

Fantastic food, quaint atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. It's like going to a good friend's house for lunch, but you can order whatever you want. I Love it!!!

Friendly. Great coffee and waffles!!

Endive curry chicken. Fabulous

Good food, very reasonable prices. The bookstore suggests for children but the delicate furniture speaks against it. Virtually all guests looked like indulgent grandparents (without their grandchildren).

Cute spaces. Quiet and relaxing. Today there was live music on the patio - which didnt affect conversations inside. Cute kids gifts for sale. Curry chicken salad was good - no dressing needed.

Really good food and nice atmosphere.

It's never open, but definitely a great place to catch up with old colleagues.

Excellent. Good food. Lovely decor - cozy, pleasant, relaxing, enjoyable. Thank you for being there.

Really like this place, it's a great place to relax with friends for lunch. I always enjoy their selection of food, books for sale and other items. It's really a neat place, friendly staff, good food.

So many things to enjoy, the company of friends, the books for sale, baby gift items, art work, delicious lunch items, indoor and charming outdoor seating.

Great little place! Good food. Lovely setting including a patio. Great selection of kids books, clothing, and Jelly Cat stuffed animals!

I had a half sandwich (ultimate grilled cheese) and bowl of soup (minestrone). Both were delicious and hit the spot.

Good food, efficient service. Parking situation a little dicey.

Charming, shady patio. Order at the counter. Simple salads, soups, sandwiches. Coffee drinks, prosecco, etc. Cozy indoor space. Way crowded at lunch time. Go at noon or earlier.

Have a relaxing cup of coffee fist thing in the morning.

Delicious, a lot over priced, but worth it for the ambiance and good service

Excellent food, very friendly employees, constantly fantastic character. They charge reasonable prices and the food quality is excellent. Kudos.

The owner is also sweet. We love coming here to escape. So peaceful and serenity.

Very cozy and relaxing atmosphere. The staff are friendly. It's a lovely cozy Cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. The food was marvelous.

The food is delicious and the setting, inside and out, is especially nice. On Saturdays from 12-2:30p there is live music from the group PCH, on the patio. The synergy of it all is a great place to be!