The Tuck Box
$$Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
BritishVintage & Historic
An English tea room in Carmel-by-the-Sea serving breakfast, lunch, and tea seven days a week. Seating is strictly first come, first served with no reservations taken.
Known For
- English tea service
- Fresh-baked scones
- Breakfast and lunch
Menu & Pricing
Full menu ↗First come, first served; no reservations
Afternoon Tea & Late Lunch
- Tuck Box Scones$6.50With whipped cream, preserves and Tuck Box Ceylon black tea or coffee
- Deviled Egg Sandwich$8.25On wheat, rye, or sourdough with fruit salad
- Classic BLT$9.25
- White Albacore Tuna Sandwich$9.25
- Club Sandwich$10.25Turkey, ham and bacon
- Bay Shrimp on Mixed Greens$10.75With tomato, garnish; served with scones or English muffin
- Cheese & Fruit Plate$7.25No scones
- Desserts of the Day & Home Made Pies$4.50With whipped cream $5.00
- Tea, Coffee, Milk, Soft Drinks$2.00
Breakfast
- Eggs Benedict$9.95Two poached eggs, Canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce on an English muffin
- Smoked Salmon Benedict$12.75Two poached eggs, smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin
- Tuck Box Benedict$11.25Two poached eggs, Canadian bacon and seasoned cheddar Welsh rarebit sauce on an English muffin
- Two Egg Omelets$8.25-$10.25Plain $8.25; cheese or Spanish $9.25; ham or jack cheese and avocado $10.25; served with scones, English muffin or toast
- Waffle$6.50Homemade from scratch with fresh eggs and buttermilk, served with whipped butter and syrup
- Scones (side)$4.50
Prices from the venue's published menu, verified 2026-08-12. Menus change — confirm with the room.
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