We stopped by during a visit to Monterey, and it was SO worth the wait! My fiancé and I got two…read moresplit scoops - the Bee's Knees, Apple Pie, and Tahitian Vanilla - and waffle cones. The flavors were all really unique and tasty - probably some of the most delicious ice cream I've had in a while! The waffle cone was also crunchy and had a great texture. Unfortunately, you can't sample the ice cream, so you just have to trust that it's good.

In town visiting and remembering a place here in Monterey that our son mentioned having a unique…read moreice cream that he claimed was the best he had ever had. Well we found it, it's called Revival Ice Cream. Small shop nicely decorated with the information on the ingredients and methods of their unique blend of honey and other natural ingredients in photos on the walls. Bright colors on the interior mixed with photos of the different flavors catch your eyes as you wait to order. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Reasonably priced for specially made products, the waffle cone and waffle bowl are not your normal ingredients. I truly find the normal waffle cone can be too sweet. These both were not, great flavor baked into the waffle that I cannot pinpoint but very delicious. Will have to come back before heading home to try other flavors because we have nothing like this where we live. I did notice you can purchase pints to go and cookie sandwiches with their flavors. Outstanding Revival top notch! I need more! Bravissimo

Awesome spot for a breakfast or lunch! The crepes were so fresh and warm, the toppings were great…read more The sweet and savory crepes were both great. I got a make your own with onions, tomato's, and turkey. So good. The apple cinnamon dessert one was really good too. Food was out pretty quick. Glad I got to check it out!

Great spot to grab a bite to eat! Located in the plaza by…read morethe Portola Hotel, it's close to other points of interest like the Monterey State Historic Park and the Old Fisherman's Wharf. The savory crepes are made with buckwheat, which add a fuller nuttier flavor and texture to the crepes. We got the breakfast crepe with scrambled eggs and it was filling! Also got the breakfast sandwich on the French baguette and it was delicious. The baguette had the chewy exterior and soft interior... chefs kiss for a sandwich. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Opted for outdoor since we had our pup with us.

Excellent service, everyone was so helpful & really cares about what they do. Fun atmosphere with a…read morenice aesthetic, & the food & drinks were outstanding! I highly recommend. We were extremely pleased with our experience here & will be back!

Wow!! Im beyond impressed with the owner and family. They have made my night by opening crepes when…read morethey were closed. I can definitely say im addicted to the tiramisu latte and Matcha. The tiramisu is juicy has so much flavor. It's delicious!!! The owner and family are definitely sweet and kind very welcoming. I highly recommend Manasiri's crêpes.love it!!!

The owner was super kind and made sure that we enjoyed our drinks! The drinks were super good and…read moreover all the place is very welcoming.

Drinks are always so good! I love bringing friends and family here. Horchata smoothie is my go to!!read more

Parker Lusseau Pastries is an absolute hidden gem! The ham and cheese croissant (warmed up) is the…read morebest one I've had! Also love their macarons, apple galette, and croissant- whether it's butter, chocolate, and almond, you can never go wrong! Great service is always happily provided by the staff. Cozy little patisserie alongside the postal service. They have outdoors tables and chairs and street parking.

We were recommended this bakery by a friend who visits Carmel often and really loves it, so we were…read moreexcited to try it while visiting from Texas too. It's a small shop, and since I wasn't sure yet if I wanted a pastry, I ordered a coffee first while my husband looked at the case. One of the women behind the counter told me, "Usually you order pastries first and then we get the coffee at the end." The way it was said immediately made me feel uncomfortable, like I was somehow doing something wrong. I apologized and explained we weren't from here and I wasn't even sure yet if I wanted anything else. Their tone changed after that and became much friendlier, which honestly made the interaction feel even more awkward. My husband ended up ordering pastries, including a chocolate croissant for me, and both the latte and croissant were good. Sometimes the experience matters just as much as the food. It's hard to fully enjoy a place when your first impression made you feel unwelcome. I truly wanted to love this spot because it came so highly recommended as she visited it daily, but I left feeling more embarrassed than excited to return.

This place is phenomenal and truly a gem in the area…read more The moment you walk in, you feel like you are transported into a new place. From seeing the bread being made in the back, to seeing the various amazing pastries, to the smell. This is the place to be. They are quick, take care of you, and make sure to answer any questions you may have. It's a really nice little spot to people watch or have coffee and look outside the windows. I got the breakfast sando, which was delicious, cinnamon roll with strawberry, chocolate croissant, and a cookie. I highly recommend the sando and the croissant, way more magical than I could have imagined.

super cool bakery and cafe in the heart of downtown monterey…read more loved the variety of pastries and artisanal bread. family got the salami and chicken caesar sandwiches. they enjoyed it! got a pretzel for the kids and they liked it. the grapefruit cream bun looked interesting so i got that - reminds me of the cream bread at asian bakeries. i liked the grapefruit! kouign amann was good, but wanted it crispier. bought a seeded loaf to go and that was yummy! appreciated the patio seating and that the cafe also sold merch and other grab and go items.

This place is ok. I got the iced Thai coffee which came with iced Thai tea. Interesting to say the…read moreleast. The ambiance is very spacious with lots of nice fake plants and comfy lounges. Service is friendly and fast. The Thai iced coffee was very sugary. If it's true that it combines both Thai tea and Thai coffee then that's enough caffeine to power you on your drive back to Davis! $6.45 with no boba or toppings. Seems kind of pricey. But it is quick a lot...? Oh well B+

Downtown Monterey, parking is a bit tricky. This boba place is huge. We had the classic milk tea…read moreand hojicha, I opted for cold but no ice and the drinks were served room temp. Oh no. Overall it wasn't bad but nothing fancy

I visited at the recommendation of a friend. I was headed to Carmel and decided to stop for…read morebreakfast. There was quite a line early Saturday morning. It didn't look like it died down which is awesome for this business. I believe I waited 20-30 minutes in line before I reached the display case. There were so many delicious things to choose from, it was a challenge to decide! I opted for a croissant sandwich, a blue corn cookie, and some sweet treats for the beach. I also ordered a seasonal latte, I believe it was cherry chocolate with oat milk less sweet. There's a nice outdoor seating area with many tables in chairs. Since the weather was nice we decided to stop and eat for a bit. The ambience was very nice and calm. The food was delicious and their house made pickles were fantastic. They were crisp, fresh, and complimented the turkey sandwich so well. The blue corn cookie was very interesting and reminiscent of a tortilla chip. I'd definitely come back here if I were in the area.

Charming bakery and cafe with plenty of outdoor seating in the back connecting garden…read more Nice flaky, buttery dough on their pastries. Latte was decent, not too bitter or acidic and it was creamy They try a lot of variations for pastries, both savory and sweet! The savory danish was really tasty and there was some pickled / citrus component that added more depth and made it super interesting to eat! The salmon croissant was alright, had a really nice flaky crust but the filling tasted kinda gamey , would've been nice to have another component to balance it out. Cookies were niceeeee the buckwheat choco cookie had nice amounts of sea salt and was like a brownie texture on the inside. Choco chip cookie was thin and crispy on the outside with chocolate blobs spread around, quite sweet though There was a line going out the door but only had to wait around 15 min!

Cute little coffee spot, they are very friendly and their coffee is delicious. Definitely our new…read morespot for a quick pick me up while in Monterey.

Lovely cafe! Quick, good service, great ambiance, and tasty pastries and coffee!…read more This place is a vibe and I love all of the decor! We didn't try any of the hot food like their burritos so I can't say if they're good but the New York crumb cake was just what I expected, simple, not too sweet, and moist! It went perfectly with my caramel macchiato which was piping hot, not too milky nor too sweet! We'll be back! Overall, very solid cafe and great spot to grab a small bite and beverage!

A staple in this community for ages and always the freshest, most delicious everything. CS is more…read morethan coffee but community and culture. Every order is treated with care & artistic vision, as is the merch. Thankful they exist.

Stopped by Captain + Stoker and really enjoyed it. The matcha latte was DELICIOUS, best matcha yet!…read moreI subbed oat milk and a little vanilla sweetener and it was perfect. Service was quick and friendly, and parking was super easy with plenty of open spots nearby. When I got there there was no line at all, but by the time I left there was a line out the door, which definitely says something. I didn't try the food this time, but everything coming out looked amazing. Looking forward to going back!