THE ICE CREAM WAS SOOO GOOD wow wow wow we absolutely loved this spot we wish we could've gotten a…read moreround 2 haha Highly recommend, there's a line for a reason

I was in Monterey for 2 days, and I loved this place so much I went back both days for ice cream…read morethat's how good it was! The baby cup size is honestly the best option, it looks small, but trust me, it's the perfect amount to enjoy without any guilt. Of course, I had to try the famous bee flavor, and it did not disappoint, those tiny honey bits scattered throughout make it extra special. I also tried the chocolate, but it was fine, nothing that stood out compared to the bee flavor. Perfect way to end a meal!

Such incredible crepes, both sweet and savory! We got the brie and caramelized onion crepe and the…read morenutella and strawberry and banana crepe. Inside is so cute and very french vibes. Owners are so sweet :D

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!

Wanted a quick breakfast so swung by here. Service was quick! I would say there was less than a 10…read moreminute wait between walking in and leaving with my 2 orders. I got a smoke salmon crepe and chocolate crepe. Both were great. If I'm ever in the area again, will definitely stop by.

Firstly the restaurant was so gorgeous and smelled amazing. The staff were incredibly friendly and…read moreknowledgeable when assisting us in our order. The coffee was FANTASTIC, not milky or burnt. The food was FANTASTIC. Paninis were nice and crisp outside. The salad that came with the panini was like a balsamic dressing and the tomatoes were so fresh. 10/10 I'm so glad we stopped by.

Tried this place for the first time. Great experience staff was wonderful and helped with the drink…read moreselection. When my drinks came they were super tasty. They even gave us a small cup of the leftovers from our drinks.

Walking into this place, the first thing I noticed was how hot it was inside. They didn't have the…read moreAC on, just a fan, and it made the place pretty uncomfortable. I was also expecting at least a few hot snacks or small bites because of the name, but there weren't any food options available. The service sucked. No friendly smile or greeting upon walking in so I had a feeling the drinks wouldn't be great either which I was right. As for the drinks, they only come in one size, which was a little disappointing. I tried a few different drinks, and while the boba itself was nice and soft, the drinks just weren't very flavorful or memorable. Overall, nothing really stood out enough to make me want to come back.

HUGE fan of this place. their croissants are always so delicious, and their coffee is good too. so…read moremany tasty pastries and they're always fresh beautiful location but not very many seating options

My mom said that this bakery has the best almond croissants in Monterey. Sadly when we went there…read morearound 1pm in the afternoon, they were all sold out of almond croissants. I got a strawberry and rhubarb pastry that was good. They do have some nice outside seating, and I saw folks who looked to be enjoying the weather. They had a lot of staff people working the counter despite it being a small shop, so we were served very quickly. Probably if I had gotten this fabled almond croissant, it would have been five stars! I will have to return earlier in the day.

Outstanding breads and pastries served by friendly staff. I love the window view of the kitchen…read morearea where all the magic happens! Ad Astra offers classes on how to make your own sourdough bread- life changing for me. I had attempted my own sourdough starter for a few months, but could not achieve satisfying results. Since taking the class, I now enjoy amazing results with sourdough bread, galettes, focaccia and pizza crusts. Worth every penny and my time invested in that class taught by Ron, the owner. I love Ad Astra!

Man oh man! As someone from Southern California by way of the Midwest, I really love the sweets…read morehere. The Earl Grey cookie was delicious--light and soft, just as you might expect. I also tried the salmon sandwich. It was a little too heavy in flavor for me, but that's simply personal preference. The bread, however, is always fantastic.

I go only for the boba and it is delicious!!! I also love the service, it is great, quick, and…read moreeveryone is friendly!

I used to be a big fan and this was my go-to drink spot but they're seemingly giving less and less…read moreof the product and putting more ice... the service is alright, but been a bit disappointed these last few times, the drink used to last a short walk to work but same distance, same drink, same time, gone when I was halfway there -- ice.

Had a sausage roll that was so amazing that I had to leave my first review on yelp. Putting braised…read moreapple and caramelized onions in the sausage was a genius decision, whoever thought of this should get a raise! Will definitely be coming back and recommending to my friends!

My local friends shared suggestions on places to visit the next day as I only had a visit to…read moreFisherman's Wharf on the docket. This is one of the mentioned places. First of all, this is a historic bakery in a landmark building in downtown Monterey. As I approached, there was a short line on a Friday around 11 am. After a short wait, I reached the counter and scanned the pastry selection before picking several, asking the kind lady to pack them in two boxes and I brought a couple items back for a friend. After my purchase, I walked to the back area and noticed an outdoor dining area (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=ykERHL4g-pQklkgNQ0Vrsg) besides the counter area (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=-ieBhqZ5feBuptEl0S_sNw) and a small dining room inside (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=TD9doolFBh0oHc9lES_1eQ) (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=95x2W27l2Ab0PGph3FmdhQ). With meals scheduled for the rest of the day, I didn't start on anything until the next morning with the donut (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=0MJJ8kT57A1DTm3XZQFJXQ) for breakfast. It was interesting with the colorful topping; I did not ask the flavor but guessing it was raspberry. It was okay as I like my donuts a little less cakey. The next item that I tried was the blondie (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=XJNQw54ud1nxci3EZF5DXw); I really enjoyed this for dessert a few days later at home. It's been awhile so I really enjoyed this as there was plenty of chocolate pieces to contrast with the dough flavor. Next, I tried the carrot cake cookie (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=96&select=WYgw9_utf096q83PjynR8g) which I enjoyed as it wasn't overly rich. I was only okay with the almond financier (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=48&select=rC2OVgro1o-vIE2rVCNqtg) as the flavors sounded more interesting than they were. I enjoyed the chocolate buckwheat cookie (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=48&select=P6gb3w4hu0CRRQBOPc46jQ) which was very chocolatey. The line was about six deep when I arrived but it moved quickly. The order taker and cashier are efficient. There is coffee and other beverages available as well as meal items and wine and beer after 11 am (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=144&select=6Utt7H0U46KbXamwZoiwrQ). I will return and perhaps have lunch here on another visit. Nice to see more historic places especially for a bakery aptly named.

Super friendly lads behind the bar. We asked if we could see the art work on the other side of the…read morecafe and very kindly welcomed in. We then asked about the wonderful spicy aroma in the air, and were told that was the daily fresh brewed chai. So we ordered a two iced chai with oatmilk, I instantly loved the abundance of cardamon in my drink. My wife and I are going to try and stop by when ever we are in town. On our way out we also had the pleasure of meeting the owner and a regular who had been coming in since the opening of the East Village Cafe. If only we lived closer we'd become regulars too.

I was honestly pretty annoyed with this experience. I ordered a matcha with raspberry syrup, and…read morewhen I got it, my matcha was literally white. I asked the employee about it, and he told me it was because of the raspberry syrup, which honestly made absolutely no sense. I went back to the counter and asked if I could just get an iced coffee instead. Rather than making a new drink, he said he could add more matcha powder to the cup I already had. He did that, and somehow my matcha went from being white to gray. At that point, I was already pretty frustrated. I finally just asked for an iced coffee because I was over it. They handed me a completely black iced coffee. So I essentially paid $6 for them to pour coffee and water over ice. By that point, I was genuinely so irritated hearing the two coworkers make jokes about doing better next time etc that I just walked out. I completely understand that mistakes happen, but the entire situation was handled so poorly. I tried multiple times to resolve the issue, and somehow I still ended up with a drink I didn't want, after wasting both my time and my money. $6 might not seem like a lot, but paying for something you didn't order and then having the situation handled this poorly is incredibly frustrating. Definitely not the experience I expected, and unfortunately, not one I'd want to repeat.

This cold brew will hit you in the chin like a randy johnson fastball . Strongest i ever did have…read more It literally cured a hangover. Also , friendly, personable staff. Wish they had a few more food options . Will definitely be back !

We came to Captain + Stoker because it had good reviews (more that a 4.0) so I thought it would be…read moregood, no - very disappointing. We got 2 seasonal item menus - snickerdude and leg warmer latte, both literally tasted the same. One was suppose to have a pumpkin flavor- no where to be found. They both looked and tasted the same. We got one of the pressed drinks and it was okay. I spent $30 on 2 coffees that tasted nasty and a pressed juice. Save your time and energy, go somewhere else.