This is my go to spot when I'm in the Monterey / pacific grove area! The cafe is super aesthetic with ample seating, both inside and outside. Love that parking is usually pretty easy to find. The coffee itself is always a hit and I love their seasonally flavors and syrups. This time, I got the honey lavender latte and it was so delicious and floral! The staff are super sweet and the baristas nail the latte art every time. read more

Captain + Stoker - Lavender honey latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

Stopped in here a couple times while visiting from out of town after seeing good reviews and wanted to love it but was rather underwhelmed by the coffee. Cappuccino came out beautifully (pictured) but tasted a bit weak, as did the triple-shot iced latte I ordered a couple days later. Wasn't awful by any means but I probably wouldn't come back. Baristas were pleasant, interior was spacious, and decor was cute! read more

Captain + Stoker - Cappuccino - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

I am writing to report a serious and concerning incident involving a beverage I purchased today. Earlier today, I ordered a coffee and also purchased a pressed juice called "Recoverade." The coffee was fine, but I consumed the juice gradually throughout the day. When I reached about one-third of the bottle and attempted to drink the chia seeds at the bottom, I noticed the texture was unusually chunky and felt extremely strange--similar to shards. I immediately spat the contents back into the bottle and inspected it. Upon closer examination, I discovered what appear to be shards of glass inside the drink. This has caused me significant distress and concern for my safety, as I may have unknowingly consumed some of the contaminated product. This situation is extremely serious and poses a major health risk. I have a little cut in my lips I am requesting the following: An immediate investigation into this incident read more

Captain + Stoker - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

This coffee shop is so beautiful, I loved that bike hanging there. Super creative! Their coffee is really good. I tried their Colombia and Panama pour over and the Colombia is my favorite one. You should definitely try that one. The pastries were not that great, I didn't like the one made with peanut cream, and muffin was whatever but I'm here reviewing the coffee:) the service was amazing, the girl that took my order was very nice. read more

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Captain + Stoker is one of the premier coffee shops recommended by Yelp users, so I had to try it! The interior is cute and bicycle decorated, and there's tons of indoor seating with people crafting, working, and engaging in pleasant conversation. There's a long street bordering Captain + Stoker with lots of parking alongside it. It's less than a 10 minute drive from downtown Monterey, so I would highly recommend this for anyone coming from out of town who wants good coffee and something nearby the tourist attractions. The hot latte was yummy and frothy, I see why this location has the hype that it does. read more

Captain + Stoker - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

Local coffee shop with beachy vibes and random bike decor. They have some seasonal drinks in addition to the standard menu. I also saw quite a few bottled juice selections which seemed pretty interesting. Got an iced coffee for $4 and an iced seasonal gingersnap latte for $6.75. Quality was good and the flavored lattes aren't too sweet! Staff are friendly and the hot drinks come out in cute custom cups. read more

Captain + Stoker - Feb 2026 menu - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

Very late review as they now have a new seasonal menu. One of my favorite stops in the area aside from Revival Ice Cream. I highly recommend this coffee shop. The fallback drink of choice is their vanilla iced latte. I do try to seasonal offering if they look appealing. I noticed the fly situation is getting worse though. Hopefully they resolve that.. other than that no real complaints. read more

We came by early on a Saturday before our whale watching tour. I found myself saying "if I ever owned a coffee shop, I'd want it to be just like this..." that's how much I loved this spot. Ok so we shared an avocado toast which was divine - super fresh avocado, the right amount of olive oil, flaky salt and red pepper flakes. Yummm! Then we also got a pastry and their special "peach be with you". I will say - as much as it was tasty - the thickness of the bread vs toppings just wasn't quite right. I won't ding stars though for my preference. Overall we just loved this spot and great to come by with a dog too! read more

Captain + Stoker - Peach be with you, seasonal special - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

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Popped in here last Tuesday morning after yoga as it was across the street from the Monterey Gym. We found across the street parking and didn't have to wait too long for a table. I went for their croissant sandwich (forgot the name) but they gave me extra veggie instead of the ham. I love that avocado is everywhere in CA. The croissant was fluffy and buttery and delish! The matcha latte was more of a green tea latte. They use an organic blend by Rishi. So it's not a traditional ceremonial grade matcha. But it was fine. My husband liked his coffee and croissant sandwich as well. I liked the vibes of this place, not too touristy, beautiful decor. Good drinks and food. Perfect spot post workout! read more

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This was a cute little place to grab a snack and a coffee. Huge windows and and airy space. Many people were working there in the afternoon. read more

Captain + Stoker - Avacado toast and latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

Absolutely love Captain + Stoker! We had stayed in Monterey for a night and needed a pick me up before a long day, and thankfully found this spot. There was a line, but it was well worth the wait! The baristas were friendly and the atmosphere was so good. Stayed in to enjoy our lattes and pastries. We got iced vanilla lattes with macadamia milk, and arguably, it was the best latte we've had in a long while. Also got a couple of morning buns and an almond croissant. The pastries were elite. Great texture and flavors. Loved our visit so much that we snagged a tee and some beans. Can't wait to come back again and support an awesome cafe! read more

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My partner and I visited this open-to-air coffee shop after seeing it on Instagram reels. I ordered the avocado toast and an iced Captain's blend, and they ordered the banana and peanut butter toast, and an iced vanilla latte. Our coffees were yummy and our toasts were very fresh. We had to wait a bit for seating, but people were filing in and out pretty quickly. read more

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Get the cinnamon roll and London fog! Both are super tasty and great way to start the morning after a nice walk around the coast. read more

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Still one of my favorite places to stop by when in Monterey - I got myself a matcha latte and my husband got a cortado. Line was out to the sidewalk but the employees worked efficiently and as best as they could. Great drinks, good vibes, a clean restroom. read more

Captain + Stoker - Matcha latte & cortado - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

Fantastic: bright, open concept layout sprinkled with plants and friendly cashier. The artwork on their cups is super cute! This spot is very popular so expect a wait. We got 2 seasonal drinks and an iced latte. The downside was I didn't like the drinks as they all tasted a bit watered down and the Legwarmer (their version of the PSL) had an acidic taste to it so wouldn't return based on drink quality alone but the vibes make this place lovely. read more

Captain + Stoker - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

Such a cute place! Very open with lots of seating and I like when they have the garage doors up so it makes the place feel even more open. Their vanilla syrup is definitely made in-house and is so delish! Can never go wrong with an iced vanilla latte and it was actually recommended to us from the barista! Everyone was super nice and friendly as well! read more

Captain + Stoker - Iced Vanilla Latte and Iced Gingerbread Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

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Stopped by before heading out to a racetrack! The two drinks that I got were the peach black tea something refreshing and I wish it had been a little sweeter. The matcha latte isn't your typical ceremonial powder, or it wasn't strong as I wanted to be. It's still a matcha latte but overall cute place read more

Captain + Stoker - Peach black tea - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

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We had great coffee in a place that felt hip and awake. A line formed after we ordered our beverages and food and anytime a seat emptied it filled again soon. One large community table had the most chairs. Several people were working away on their laptops. Food was tasty- avocado toast, peanut butter and banana toast, chia seed pudding and a morning bun. Coffees ordered were a seasonal strawberry garden latte, London fog, and cappuccino. All the drinks were great. We ordered our food "for here" but they ran out of plates- we had to ask for silverware with each dish and it seemed to bother the staff a bit. Making it self-serve could eliminate that issue. Space is tight but the drinks and food are great. read more

Captain + Stoker - Morning bun and seasonal latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

I really love this cafe! The vibes are great here with so much space to sit and hang with friends and/or family or work. There is a menu and a special that they have as well. I really love the coffee here and the banana on sourdough toast was so good. They have a lot of drink options, food and pastries options as well. It's a really great spot for locals and visitors in Monterey! read more

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Outstanding affogato. Great taste, and enormous, too Two scoops (in a freakin' BOWL of espresso)?! And all for five bucks? Excellent vibes here, too. Five stars! read more

Captain + Stoker - The happiest little affogato you've ever seen - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

This spot is so cute!! They have a very cool ambiance inside, music matches the vibe. The service was efficient especially for a busy morning rush, towards the afternoon it definitely slowed down which was nice to work. In the morning it was hard to find a space to sit. They have a kid table, two regular tables, barstool seating and one long shared table. I would say this is a stop and go not much of a stay around spot just due to how busy and how many ppl are looking for a seat. They have one restroom and upstairs is only for employees. They serve some food items but the day we went they mentioned the kitchen was closed so we couldn't try anything. I got a hot matcha latte to-go and I would say it was good but if you like your matcha sweet this is not the spot for it. I still enjoyed my drink and the atmosphere overall read more

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Some coffee shops are so good you would plan a trip back to their location for it. Captain and Stoker in Monterey is one of those places. I was going to get a cappuccino until I saw the "shaken sesame" on their seasonal menu. It wasn't too sweet, was slightly nutty, and you can absolutely taste the coffee! I love it when specialty drinks do not just taste of sugar. The coffee had a toffee-ish caramelized note to it but was also slightlly acidic. They ran out of their famed almond croissant by the time I got there at 10 AM, so I guess it's an excuse to go back next time! There's so much seating throughout and it felt like a community establishment. It has a very characteristically coastal vibe that's very casual but also elegant. read more

Captain + Stoker - menu (august 2025) - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

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This place was great!! Random stop on a long late morning drive through the area. Team, friendly seems like fun place to be!! Coffee 5 Stars, delicious hot tasty Cortado 5 Stars, made perfectly with expertise! Almond croissant 5 stars crunchy fresh tasty Winner! English Muffin with cherry jam, 10 Stars delish!!! Hot fresh homemade jam what a delightful surprise thank you!! Great seating outside cut mixed use neighborhood highly recommend!!! Will be back soon!! read more

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

Captain + Stoker - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

My family wanted to try out the coffee here and was kind enough to bring me back a matcha latte. I usually add a touch of sweetness to my matcha, but they forgot this time. I found the matcha to be more bitter than other matcha I've had. Personally I like my matcha smoother without the bitterness. I'm not sure if it's the type of matcha they use here causing this. Unfortunately even after adding sugar to sweeten it, the drink just didn't have the cohesion I was hoping for. The vanilla syrup they make in house is supposed to be pretty good. I'll probably try to get that in my drink if I come back. Family mentioned that the coffee they had with the vanilla syrup was really good! read more

Captain + Stoker - Matcha latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

Great coffee spot to stop by if you're in Monterey. Depending on when you visit there may be no seating. Service is great and drinks were on point. A perfect spot to take a break during your day or grab a quick pick me up. read more

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Was on the lookout for good coffee in the area and found Captain + Stoker on Yelp! The store is really cute - good lighting and lots of plants. Got a latte and it was pretty average, nothing notable. The drink could have been hotter temperature wise though. Standard coffee but nice spot to study/work in. read more

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Had the SHAKEN SESAME ($5.50) - espresso, house made black sesame syrup, shaken with milk. I thought this was a really unique drink for a coffee shop and they pulled it off well. Balanced and not too sweet, and you could taste the sesame. Would get this again. It's a seasonal drink though. Also got an iced americano which was too acidic for my taste. Wish I had gotten a cortado instead. Next time. Their $13K poursteady pour over machine looks super cool. Friendly staff, and they're churning out drinks, but be prepared to wait because it's a busy spot. Cute, airy interior. Lots of free nearby parking. read more

Captain + Stoker - Black sesame latte and iced americano - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

I'm so glad we were able to stop in at Captain + Stoker and try out some goods! My boyfriend ordered a hot vanilla latte and the coffee was super yummy. You can tell they use good beans. They also make their vanilla flavoring in house. I ordered a camomile tea this day. It was really good as well! We were a little hungry and ordered 2 different toasts. The banana + peanut butter toast was mine. They get their bread from a local bakery (I forgot the name!). It had the perfect toast and a great amount of banana to top it. The avocado toast had the perfect ratios as well. The huge garage doors turned the space into a unique vibe. There was plenty of seating, including a huge table in the center. Great for getting some work done, a tourist stop, or grabbing coffee with a friend! read more

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Line is long but she is well worth the wait!! My tried and true is an Oatmilk Capp and they make it *very* well. BUT this last time, I got a Capp with their homemade macadamia milk and it was so different and unique but still like a familiar warm hug! The line doesn't necessarily move that fast, so if you're in a hurry, prob not the best option, but if you have time, it is WELL worth it! read more

We're in town visiting family and stopped by Sunday morning for a pastry and coffee. While the location itself is small, I still highly recommend this place! There was a bit of a line when we arrived, however, we were able to get in and out within 10 minutes! We ordered two lattes; a vanilla and something similar to a brown sugar latte. None were that sweet, but still really good! read more

Captain + Stoker - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

Solid! I love the location and ambiance at Captain + Stoker. It's situated right on the corner so it's hard to miss. There's plenty of parking around the area thanks to the park right across the street. The corner location adds a lot of light plus they have tons of seating, especially when they open up the garage doors. On a Saturday late morning, the line was out the door. But luckily, it moved pretty quickly and gave you enough time to consider what you'd like to order. They have their main menu outside but I knew they had seasonal drinks as well. They have their seasonal drink menu right by the register. As someone who could be indecisive, I wish they had it outside as well or somewhere before we get to the register so I could consider those options as well (without feeling pressured to make a quick decision at the register). Ultimately, when we got to the register, they had a lot of their seasonal drinks already sold out so I went with a hot latte + honey. I felt like I waited awhile for my drink (~15-20 min) but I suppose it's because they were pretty busy. During that time, we browsed their merch section - they sell beans and other merch. They also have canned coffee to go along with other drinks and snacks. The coffee was good and I'd love to come back to try other seasonal drinks. read more

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Awesome sunny and bright spot to visit if you're ever in Monterey. The drinks, the cereal bowl, and the avocado toast were all excellent and they came out exactly as described on the menu. There was a long line when we came in on Saturday morning but service was quick and efficient and it moved it along quickly. We also enjoyed sitting at the long brown communal log table which added to the charm of the place. Look forward to stopping by during our next drive down to the area. read more

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Busy coffee shop with open (garage door) fresh air and stadium or table seating. It's loud, so don't expect a quiet conversation. The menu has a rotating seasonal section (where my fun sounding but taste underwhelming black sesame latte was from) and all of the standard espresso and drip based fare. The food options are sourced from local spots and can run out by mid day. The staff were all busy but personable and courteous, the rest of the patrons are a mess though - leaving trash and tables awry and spilled upon like they have had a nanny since birth who picks up after them. read more

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After seeing that Alvarado Street Brewing collaborated with Captain + Stoker for a beer, we knew we had to come by the next morning to check them out. First impression was how cool their space is. Loved the open windows / garage style doors, all the plants, and the cool rope lighting above. The giant community table was also so unique and eye catching. They had a pretty large menu with a good assortment of drinks, even for non-coffee drinkers like me. I opted for their Iced Citrus Green tea which was great; the lemongrass with hints of ginger really came through. My husband had The Captain espresso shot. He loved how smooth and non-acidic it was. Even though I'm not a coffee drinker, I tried a sip and really tasted the citrus notes which was wonderful. We didn't try any of their food offerings, but everything looked and sounded good. This spot would be a perfect 5 stars for me, but service wasn't overly friendly. The pickup area was also in a poor location as it was difficult to grab our drinks with the big community table next to it as well as people standing around the small area, unwilling to move until their name for drinks was called. Despite the crowded drink pick-up area and semi-friendly service, we enjoyed this coffee shop overall and will definitely be back whenever we're in Monterey. For the time being, my husband did bring a bag of The Stoker Blend coffee beans home to enjoy. read more

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I am a devoted Matcha Latte drinker and I can tell good from bad. Captain has legit matcha lattes. I needed a good wake up after a 3 am wake up and running the Big Sur Marathon. This hit the spot. Would gladly come back. Side note: music playing was great - Jungle, Mild Minds, Jermango Dreaming, Roosevelt, to name a few while there. read more

Captain + Stoker - Matcha latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

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This location is bigger/busier than the pacific grove location. We got the seasonal drinks and they were not my favorite. The strawberry one was super milky, not enough espresso and the flavor was lacking in the sesame drink. Maybe it's just this location:/ read more

Captain + Stoker - Seasonal coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

Snickerdudes was a seasonal drink and was really good. Also went her for a cappuccino. Cool decor and nice coffee foam art. read more

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Lovely local coffee shop with cool vibes. I enjoyed my garden party seasonal latte which has strawberry and pistachio and was crafted well. Service was quick and friendly. It was crowded inside so I sat on the stadium seating facing the outside parking spaces. Seemed like a community rooted spot with great coffee. read more

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If you like coffee and you're in Monterey you are aware of Captain and Stoker. You are aware they make some of the best espresso world wide. I love stopping by when I'm here... nothing beats this coffee house. read more

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