To quote what another Yelper said, "Carmel's is straight out of a movie. Cozy, charming, authentic, original, good food, great service, price is right." Couldn't have said this better myself.
I have had breakfast and lunch here and both meals were great. For breakfast I ordered a breakfast sandwich and everything tasted very fresh and the bacon was good. For lunch I ordered a turkey sandwich and it was VERY good. This is coming from someone that doesn't like turkey, at all (I know, it's weird). The turkey on this sandwich was REAL sliced turkey and not deli style turkey.
As far as drinks go, I have ordered the Toddy (which is very very good. One of my faves in the valley) and I have had an Iced Dirty Chai (they have almond milk!) which was also delicious.
All of the staff have been very friendly and attentive. My only suggestion would be to expand the lunch menu.