The Quirky Feather Confectionery

Some of the best, tastiest, and delicious Chocolate brownie you will ever find. Not for the dieter, but for those who want to indulge themselves or others!

With free wifi, spacious seating, cute décor, and sweet treats, the Quirky Feather offers a unique spot for friends to meet — but coffee junkies like me may prefer to get their fix elsewhere.
Friendly, prompt service and didn’t have to ring the bell. The latte I ordered was pretty weak compared to Starbucks, though. And beware the messiness of their Jammy Dodger cookies, a cute sandwich shortbread with maybe a bit too much jam inside. Didn’t see any savory offerings, hope they might add something slightly less sweet (but it is a confectionary, after all).
Overall, it seems like a nice, locally-​owned place to meet up. Parking could be an issue with the small lot in back, and the entrance isn’t super obvious, so go in the shared back corner entrance with Fanfare tickets. Community bulletin board was a nice touch!

Loved the desserts! They had quite the selection of tasty looking treats. I thought all were rather large and it would be great to share so you can taste a few of the confections.
Carmel definitely needed this! It’s a great concept and was much needed. They had a lot of seating and it was large enough you weren’t right next to other groups. Much nicer and larger than any Starbucks I have been to and I also think much better desserts. Can’t wait to go back and try something else. The Smore’s Blondie dessert was really good and I really liked the salted Nutella treat as well.
They even have made to order cookies with all kinds of fun and interesting mix ins. That is pretty awesome to me.

I consider myself a cookie and dessert knob. In general I have never found a bakery that I can’t out cook. So when this bakery claims the best chocolate chip cookie in the world, I simply smirk and laugh… Well… Ummmm… Damn… I don’t know if it was hands down the best I ever had, but it was definitely the best, I have ever bought.

This place is just adorable and I love that it is open late! There is never anything to do after 9pm in Carmel and this is a great place to sit with friends and eat yummy desserts!
We live dangerously close and I am super excited to have a new place to hang out. I am pretty familiar with this building since our dentist is upstairs so had no issues parking. We easily found 2 parking spots at 9:30 on a Friday night. There was about a 5 minute wait in line, but it gave us time to check out the goodies in the case and figure out what we were going to get. I thought for as late as it was they had plenty of choices and it was hard to decide!
My husband and I decided to split the rather large S’more Blondie, which was $ 3.75 and we each got a peanut butter bombs and a Nutella bomb at $ 1 each. The peanut butter bomb was to die for. I love peanut butter and this was like a bite of heaven to me! I followed up withe Nutella bomb and it was very rich with just a hint of the sea salt that was on top. These little treats are the perfect size and I think priced just right.
They have a lot of comfortable seating and the décor is very festive. I can’t wait to go back to try the fresh made cookies. You get to pick your cookie fillings and they make them fresh to order! This is just amazing to me. It’s such a cute idea.

Stopped in here to meet a friend because it’s open late. What a treat! I love the blondies & the tea is just right. Prices are good. Snacks are good. I love the atmosphere. Five stars & a heart emoji.

I was really excited to try this place out because I always want something sweet late at night and this is the only bakery open late! The only parking available is behind the building. It was a little confusing getting inside because the bakery is in one of the suites inside the building but I didn’t see any signs pointing me in the right direction. Prior to getting inside I was wondering why it was called «The Quirky Feather», but after walking in and seeing the unique décor, I understood. The atmosphere in the bakery is great for late night. The lighting is dim and the comfortable seating is spread out so you can have conversations without overhearing everyone else in the shop.
The staff was so friendly even when there was a long line from a big group walking in right before me. A lot of the bakery items had fun names and the staff was eager to explain what was in the desserts! I got there around 8:30 and there weren’t too many options in the case, but I still found a few items to try. The barista told us about the drinks they offer and he even had out a few loose tea samples to smell before ordering a cup!
We ordered a Mind Control Brownie and a Smores Blondie to enjoy there, and we took a peanut butter bomb and a raspberry jam cookie to go. The brownie was too hard to eat from being over baked, but the other layers were delicious. The blondie bar was huge and very sweet, but again, this item was over baked and very crunchy on the top layer. The peanut butter bomb was ok but looked very unappealing because the chocolate coating that was supposed to cover the ball was cracked all the way around it. The raspberry cookie was delicious– I definitely recommend this! They also have made-​to-​order cookies that you can pick the dough and mix ins. I didn’t try these at this visit, but I will be back to try these out after hearing so many customers talking about them!

We heard about this new place getting my son’s teeth cleaned upstairs at Dentistry on 116^th; and decided to pay them a quick visit on our way home. We choose some little salted caramel, pecan cheesecake which looked amazing to share that evening as a treat. We popped it in the fridge and for one reason after another we kept postponing eating it. 4 days later, we finally enjoyed it… AND let me tell you, it was beyond amazing! It was still super moist and fluffy, not too dense and absolutely delicious. I can only imagine how it must taste fresh. We will definitely be back! Unfortunately you guys don’t open until noon or I would be back for my next dentist appointment coming up in a couple of weeks at 7 a.m.

I went to the Quirky Feather for the first time last night and had a great experience. The gal behind the counter was very helpful, and she even opened the door for me as I left since I got three teas to go and they didn’t have any drink carriers.
The peanut butter bombs were delicious.
I can’t wait to go back and try some coffee and other pastries.
Thankful for a place that’s open late and has such a fun atmosphere!

Cute place! Went for the macaroons however picked up some other great treats and the lady was super sweet! I didn’t know macaroons depended on the weather will definitely be stalking their Facebook for upcoming treats!

First off, my friends and I were so excited to finally have a coffee shop in Carmel that doesn’t close at 9pm like the rest of the city. It is the perfect atmosphere to chat with friends, get some work done, or just enjoy a great drink with some unique sweets.
The staff is very friendly and willing to help you out. The drinks are fantastic. They have a nice selection of loose leaf teas that you can get a quick smell of before you buy a cup. I have also had the hot chocolate, and it was everything I had hoped it would be. You have the options of White, Dark, or a mixture of both.
While they are still working some things out that any new business would, it is a great addition to Carmel!

I am so excited to have a place nearby to feed my sweet cravings at night! There are too many times when I want something sweet at like 10pm and I’m limited to a milkshake from a chain fast food place or a fake brownie from the gas station. First of all I love the name and design of this place. Very hip and introduces just the style Carmel is going for in their food scene. I went on grand opening day and got a sampling plate with peanut butter bombs, Nutella bombs, a snores blondie, 4 macarons and 4 petite fours. As a baker myself I’m going to admit I’m very judgy with confections. My favorites were the peanut butter bombs and the peanut butter petite fours. The ironic part is that I usually don’t like peanut butter a lot in desserts but the peanut butter filling they make is very creamy, not granular and not overly sweet. The reason I’m giving 4 stars is because I was reallllly disappointed with the macarons. I love macarons and it’s really hard to find them anywhere. They are a difficult treat to make and as such I think that’s why they are rare in these parts. That being said, if they are going to be on the menu, I feel like they should be outstanding. There were only 3 flavors to choose from 2 of which were tea flavors and the other coffee. And mine were very very flat. Normally macarons have a thin poofy top that breaks as you bite into it. I believe these were maybe over baked as they were flat and just crumbled when I bit into it. No soft center. The flavor was ok. But you gotta have the traditional macaron flavors to really do it right: pistachio, chocolate, raspberry. So i felt that for the grand opening they could have been a little more on-​point. Market District is down the street and with a French head baker, they knock macarons out of the park. So I will have to keep getting them there unless this place can step it up. The macarons were literally the only thing I was disappointed in, and I hope this place sticks around for a long time and keeps the game going!

Yuck to Starbucks! Give me a quality home town coffee shop any day ~ After a long day I was craving a REAL home made Chai Tea Latte and this place delivered! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

I loved that they had games and books here to use during your visit. The staff was very kind and ready to help. The pastries were decent but if I return it will be for the atmosphere.

The Quirky Feather has a limited selection of confections, but their offerings are delicious and high-​quality.
When I visited, they had petit fours, blondies, brownies, macarons and chocolate tarts. That’s it! I’m hoping they expand their menu a bit, just because people (ahem, me) like variety, especially people who like desserts (also me).
We tried the vanilla petit four, chocolate peanut butter petit four, and the brownie. The brownie was the most awesome of the three: it was super moist and chocolatey and smooth. It literally melts in your mouth. The petit fours were very pretty — I could see gifting a few of these to a sweets lover. They tasted just fine; I’m not the biggest petit four lover, so I wasn’t bowled over by them.
We also got black coffee, and it was good and strong. They have other coffee drinks (lattes, cappuccinos, mochas), but I wanted something bitter to balance all the sweets I was shoving into my mouth.
The café itself is cute — there are lots of quiet corners and comfy chairs. They also have a bookcase full of books and graphic novels, as well as a couple of adult coloring books and markers.
The best part of the Quirky Feather is that it’s open late — until midnight! This is something I can get behind because there are very few places in Carmel that are open that late. I will be coming back!

After going to dinner and a movie on a raining evening, my boyfriend and I wanted something for dessert. I had just read about this place (here on Unilocal) and remembered that it was pretty much the only coffee house/​pastry joint open past 6pm. I cannot tell you how thrilled I am that this place is open until midnight — yes, midnight!
We ordered the S’more Blondie and Mind Control Brownie for our sweet treats and for beverages I ordered a spicy chai latte with 2% milk (I was given options for milk and if I wanted a vanilla or spicy latte). My boyfriend ordered a tuxedo mocha as his beverage — we have both been very satisfied with our choices. The pastries, while we have not consumed both just yet, are so far… so yum!
The only reason I am giving this place four out of five stars is due to their seating arrangement. Some of the seating areas were cozier than others and naturally, all of the cozier seating was taken at the time of our visit. The only place available for two people was at a set of diner-​style chairs and small table. So, we opted out of eating in and got it all to-​go so we could enjoy our treats more comfortably at home.
Overall — this is a great, adorable place! I will definitely be visiting them again. You must check it out!

I drive by this location all the time because it’s around the corner from my house. When I saw that it was going to be turned into a Bakery/​Coffee shop, I was like great. Finally something other than Starbucks that is close to my house. What I was expecting was this place.
First, I love the décor. It’s a combination of funky chic. Throughout the entire place it has little charms; from the teapot chandeliers to the funky art on the walls. It’s all adds to this place unique charm.
Second, the food is delicious. Well what I had and my friend had was delicious. I had the peanut butter bombs and the Meyer lemon tart. Both were awesome. I think the peanut butter bombs can become an addiction. These glorious creations are peanut butter covered with a hard shell of chocolate. They are so delicious, I was licking my fingers afterward. But I would advice to get them while you can because when they are out, they are done for the day.
Third, their hours. They are open until midnight. WHAT!!! When everything in Carmel closes up at 9 maybe 10. Love it.
I would suggestion/​recommend this place for anyone with a sweet tooth or a girls’ get together, or someplace to relax, read a book and enjoy some wonderful treats.

I’m giving this place 3.5 stars for now… rounded up to 4 stars because I think they’re still working out the new business kinks! I have faith.
First of all, I’m immediately a huge fan of anything open late WITH desserts. God knows that’s hard enough to find in this city and since I’m nocturnal with a huge sweet tooth… I need this. Extra major bonus points for being super close to where I work!
I went in yesterday evening to check it out. The staff was super friendly and welcoming right off the bat. They have a small-​ish bakery case at the counter where they offered ~10 different little treats and a couple of picture frames above featuring their coffee and tea drinks. Prices are reasonable ($ 1-​$ 3 or $ 4 per dessert)! I tried the «peanut butter bomb», the «Nutella bomb» — little truffle-​sized spheres of creamy filling underneath a chocolate shell, and a small iced vanilla chai latte.
The peanut butter bomb was great — a lot like a Buckeye! The Nutella bomb was very, very sweet and not as Nutella-​y as I expected.
They have two different types of chai latte — vanilla and spicy. I went with the vanilla. It was very good, definitely sweet, but in asking for an iced version I got a TON of ice and not a lot of actual drink.
The atmosphere is pretty unique with purple and blue hues everywhere mixed with quirky artwork (the little bluejay in a tutu painting is my fave!) and eclectic little chandeliers. I like the variety of small and large tables and armchairs for sitting/​relaxing/​chatting by yourself or with a group. There’s a lot of empty space, probably because of the awkward shape of the building and maybe planned to expand the bakery counter in the future, and I hope to see them grow into that in new ways as they grow as a business (more local artwork, maybe a spot for some low key live music once in a while, etc?).
Overall, check it out if you’re craving some late night sweets! They have a few things to work on but I can see this place becoming a favorite Carmel gem in no time!

The atmosphere is a blend of Alice in Wonderland, Disney and Napoleonic. Add Wi Fi and it strangely works. Add espresso drinks and quirky confections and you want to spend a long time here.
The sweets are smaller bites that are becoming popular lately and are made in house. Vanilla petit four was crunchy with latticed icing on the outside, yet deliciously airy inside. Good feedback on the strawberry petite four, gingerbread cookie and fudge. Cappuccino done just right with lots of foam. All served on white china to complete the illusion of escape from reality.
Kids loved the bottled craft sodas and plentiful table games (not a single smart device came out the pockets, except for mine — to check in on Unilocal). Already thinking of an excuse to come back.

Spotted this place a few weeks back while it was still under construction and made a mental note to pop in when it was finished, extremely glad that I did! After parking in the rear we walked past their nearby entrance to circle around for a better look at their main entrance. The spacious interior was a welcome change from most bakeries and coffee houses that I’d been to back home in Manhattan with seating arranged so as to promote a sense of privacy despite the numerous groupings of places where you could sit and enjoy your deserts and drinks. After picking out four of each of the delightfully looking petit fours, cheesecake brownies and a number of cookies we sat down with a cheesecake, blackberry chocolate torte and two chai lattes. We easily lost track of time as we indulged in the richness of our cakes and addictively creamy chais while we took in our surroundings. The artwork was as quirky as the shop’s name, eliciting smiles from not only us but the other customers that had weathered the rain to be there opening day. Book shelves lined a wall offering a varied selection of literature as well as games. Lastly but by no means least was the staff, Heidi and Sabrina greeted us warmly and happily offered insight into their delicacies which resulted in our numerous purchases. By the time that we’d left we’d already decided to return to try their other offerings as well as to simply enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of The Quirky Feather.