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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Was really excited to try this place, but it ended up being pretty underwhelming... Tried the Stoker Blend with notes of brown sugar, plum, caramel, and orange, but the coffee flavor was just eh... Maybe another drink would have been a better choice. Might give it another shot next time! read more

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Always a long line. I tried the seasonal drinks like shaken sesame and the strawberry pistachio. The shaken sesame I approved of and i really liked however the strawberry pistachio was not the greatest. It had barely any pistachio taste read more

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

Came here to see what all the hype was about, heard so many good things about this place. The line was long, but it went by pretty fast and the servers were pretty quick with getting everything out fast. The space is so pretty and sunny, lots of seating area. People doing work or just enjoying their meal and drink. My order: Seasonal berry matcha, hot with oat -- Man this is where it went south for me. The matcha was very dense, gritty, and bitter, I expected for it to be sweeter with the berry. I asked for more sweetness and for more oat milk because it was truly undrinkable without it. I hope their iced matcha is better. My partner's iced mocha latte w oat -- it was good, he did enjoy it. Avocado Toast -- This was great! I really enjoyed this with the toast they used. The pricing for it was very affordable and worth it. Would I wait another 30-45 minutes for all of this and try again? Honestly maybe just to give it a redemption but who knows. read more

Cute interior with nice vibes but unfortunately found the coffee subpar this time around. I tried the seasonal shaken sesame which sounded pretty unique and refreshing on a hot day. I wasn't quite used to the flavor as it tasted pretty sour and acidic. Had to ask the workers if someone was off with the drink but they just said the coffee is dark chocolate and cherry flavor profiled. Even though the drink is listed at $5.5, somehow it got rung up for a little over $7, probably due to some local fees. Felt a bit steep for what we got which felt like mostly ice. Staff seemed pretty friendly but was left a bit disappointed overall. I thought I remembered the vanilla latte being more my speed when I came a few years back, maybe I just prefer the more classic drinks. read more

Went back a year later during car week on a Monday and the seasonal drinks are still great! Loved the shaken sesame. Bf liked the garden party latte esp when it became more watered down. Not too sweet read more

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Coffee was delicious ! And the decor / atmosphere was very inviting . The staff was friendly and drinks /food came out fast . For you coffee loves I would defiantly give this place a try read more

Captain + Stoker - A latte to enjoy - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

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It was a cute shop with friendly service, however my matcha latte was a little disappointing. It did not taste very strong, like they used a lower quality matcha or they did not use enough of it. I was also recommended to get sweetener, as the matcha latte comes unsweetened, but my drink was not mixed properly and all the honey was stuck on the bottom. read more

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

Was passing through Monterey in search of good coffee to help with the drive back home to socal. My group ordered vanilla lattes and from the seasonal menu- shaken sesame and blueberry nitro. Blueberry nitro was not my favorite, but I'm sure there are others out there who will appreciate the tangy bittersweet flavor from it! Shaken sesame was a highlight (i love black sesame!), and the vanilla lattes were solid. The real star of the show was the customer service. The guy manning the front was so kind and helpful. :) If I lived closer I'd love to come back often to try many of their other drinks, and to chill in this beautiful space. There's a cool tree table, and amazing airflow+light from large open windows. ***The downside is their restroom does not have good ventilation ... read more

Iced vanilla latte x 2, almond croissant, and brownie bites x 2. On our 16 day road trip to Oregon and back we made many coffee shop stops. But by far this was my favorite! The vibes were super hip and they sell a lot of the products they use to make their drinks so you can make at home too such as vanilla syrup, beans, and coffee concentrate. The vanilla latte was the perfect amount of sweet while still being able to taste the espresso, almond croissant was delicious, and kids said "brownies were nice!" The line was long, but so worth it and the staff was very helpful, especially when I had questions about the vanilla syrup. If you're in the area and love coffee... GO! read more

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

With about a 20 - 30 min wait on a Saturday morning, once you get to order, your drink will come out fairly quickly. I got one of their seasonal drinks (shaken sesame) and it was delicious! The only downfall is that it only came in a smaller cup! I finished it too quickly. read more

Captain + Stoker - 10am on a Saturday - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

Hubs got the Ethiopian pour over and said it was excellent! He also bought coffee beans to bring back on our road trip home. There was a line outside, but it moves quickly. Great coffee shop to visit! read more

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

Drinks were very very slow to come out like 15-20 min. They also made one of our drinks hot when I asked for both iced. They corrected it, but it was even more time waiting. I got the sesame latte which was decent and not too sweet. Hubby got the strawberry pistachio latte and he did not like it. So the drinks and service were very mid. read more

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

I was visiting with a friend, and we drove by this place on our way out of town, and turned around because we were looking for coffee and saw the line and both said "this place must be good". We were right!! Their coffee was so yummy and strong! I got a snickerdoodle latte from their seasonal menu, and my friend got a vanilla latte. It's cute and tiny inside, no seating area really so more of a grab and go. If you're in the area, you have to stop by here! read more

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

The cutest and coziest corner spot! Loved the openness of the shop and all of the cool decor. The coffee was amazing along with the service! We stopped in to enjoy the coffee and WiFi, so we could purchase our Morgan Wallen tickets during pre-sale. Love, love, love! read more

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A Christmas adventure special visit for their seasonal menu Gingersnap latte with almond milk was my type of spice (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg) and everything nice (brown sugar, molasses) latte topped with cute artisan art. It resembled a spiced carrot cake recipe! Peppermint latte with almond milk had a great balance between both mocha chocolate & peppermint. It was finished with light peppermint whip cream and candy cane toppings. Plus it did not taste like toothpaste because that is our seasonal fear haha Service: just as I recall, happy workers with superb joyous energy. They were helpful addressing small drink questions to additional restroom supply restock. Ambiance: Since Covid, they added more foliage plants for a fresh naturalist appeal. A good Monterey coffee shop for tourist Overall: One of my favorite Monterey coffee shops read more

Captain + Stoker - Gingersnap Latte and Peppermint mocha - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

Pretty good coffee and breakfast eats, I will be back. I got the Lavender latte which was really good and the avocado toast which was decent. A little pricey for the toast but I think it was worth it. The location was pretty good, plenty of seating options. Staff was nice and gave good recommendations. read more

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I love how big and expansive the cafe is. The garage style door is also so cool. Their lavender latte was good. What we really enjoyed was the cold brew concentrate that we purchased and enjoyed for a full week after. Such a cool spot that I will be visiting every time I'm in Monterey read more

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I heard so much about this spot when I tried to find spots to try down in Monterey! I honestly had high hopes for the matcha latte because I had heard so much about it, but was kind of disappointed. While the cafe itself is adorable and the service and pacing that our barista and cashier had were great, the matcha latte that I had heard so much about felt subpar. It wasn't very nutty or creamy and didn't carry notes that I could taste distinctively. It wasn't a bad drink, but it didn't live up to the hype. The yogurt bowl on the other hand was actually really good, LOL. It was simple, but it worked! I have yet to try the other items in the back such as the cold brew concentrate or canned cold brew, but I'm excited to! I really like how they support local businesses, as the bottled-pressed juice is from a nearby juice shop. I would definitely come back, it's easy to find parking, and the ambiance makes it nice to get some work done. read more

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Ordered an iced vanilla latte + a juice. It was all so good, but the juice was a hit!! read more

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I travel a lot with my dogs to various competitions and always make a point to research local coffee spots as I love good espresso. I have to say that Captain + Stoker may be one of the top 2-3 places I've ever been! I went two days in a row, enjoying Americanos, almond croissants (THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD), and peanut butter balls on both occasions. Saturday, I also had the avocado toast (I was starving), having eyed it the day before. Everything was 10++, and the atmosphere and vibe were fantastic. It will be my go-to place for coffee in the future when I am in the Carmel, Monterey, or Pacific Grove area. None of the Carmel coffee places compare, and I've been to most of them. read more

Captain + Stoker - Avacado toast with two soft boiled eggs - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

I hate that I don't have a picture of the avocado toast I ordered because it was amazing. The bread was thick, soft, with a nice crunch on the edges. There was a decent amount of avocado on top, idk if they season it but it tasted really nice. I also ordered an egg on top and was so full when I finished it. Also liked how the tables were made of wood like from a tree, made for a nice ambiance. They also have water on top to self serve which was nice. read more

Had their avocado toast and a flat white. Great cafe place that has a convenient location! The baristas are super friendly and quick with your order. They have plenty of seating and I saw a few people with their laptops working/studying. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're near the downtown area! read more

My husband enjoyed their house roast and I liked the gingersnap latte. It's a hipster-looking place with bikes and surfboards decorating the walls. The specialty latte wasn't as sweet as I was expecting but still good. On a Sunday you can find free parking at the park across the street. read more

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We visited Captain + Stoker during our trip to Monterey. We arrived Saturday morning and there was already a line out the door. Fortunately, it moved fairly quickly. I don't usually order drinks with syrups; my go-to is a honey and cinnamon oat milk latte. However, when I learned that their vanilla syrup is house-made, I couldn't resist. I ordered the vanilla latte with oat milk. The latte was well balanced and not too sweet. My husband ordered a lavender oat milk latte as well as a pastry. He, too enjoyed his drink and devoured the pastry. The space is bright and airy. The staff was friendly and helpful. We went to a race at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca later that day and were glad to see Captain + Stoker had a stand there, so we visited that, too for another cup! read more

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

Very cool space, open garage door with huge front windows on the side that's enclosed. Sweet place to work, with standing height tables and a huge cool wood table. Line was 12 or so deep on a Sunday at 8:45 am. Ended up waiting in line about ~ 10 minutes to give my order. They didn't have any vegan pastries when I went and had only GF chocolate chip muffins for $8. It was made by Nece GF bakery so I decided to give it a try. It was *super* good, my partner isn't GF and he thought it was great. Also, $8 is kinda steep for a muffin but I will say, it was pretty huge. Half of the muffin was plenty for me. I actually came for just a pastry today, so can't comment on coffee I did see they carry oat, macadamia, and almond milks for the dairy free folk out there (upcharge $1 which is steep imo). Their food menus also had multiple vegan and some GF options. Food looked reasonably priced. TLDR: cool space to work or meet before walking around downtown Monterrey, decent vegan and gluten free options (not necessarily both), and reasonable to moderate pricing. read more

Captain + Stoker - Menu as of 11/16/25 - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

Cool Name, Subpar Coffee. We ordered a Macchiato, Iced Latte, and a Flat White. None of us were over the moon with the coffee. Wouldn't go back. read more

Just a couple of blocks from downtown Monterey. We came on Saturday AM & there was already a long line. They serve drips, pourovers, teas, toasts, a variety of bowls & an assortment of pastries. The cafe is open with numerous tables for people to do work, read & hang with friends. Their drinks are not as sweet as I would like, but this is definitely the place to go for bold coffee. read more

Came to try the matcha latte & it was pleasant! Full of flavor and didn't need any sweetener. The only downside was some clumps of matcha powder at the bottom. Service was kind, and the ambiance was lovely. The decor and plants add a cute touch, and the airy, open space makes it a great spot to study. read more

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i was able to get in an order just before closing (so gracious of them to let me!) and am very glad to report there was no attitude nor lack of dedication in making my drink to perfection. even coming in few minutes before close, the staff were friendly and did not hesitate to converse about their drink menu. the drink itself was a beautiful blend of smooth & nutty notes. also something that was minor and probably doesn't matter to most people, but this went above & beyond my expectations was the addition of the cup sleeve!! i've never seen a cafe automatically put one on for you so i always have to ask separately but when i saw they had put it on already, i knew this was gonna be a good place haha read more

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

Good service in a sea-themed coffeehouse. 1. Fuego Mocha (4/5): Chocolatey with definitely a kick of spice that burns your throat in a good way. A bit too sweet in my opinion though. Double shot of espresso would be my recommendation, especially for regular coffee drinkers 2. Mocha: Chocolatey, but not too sweet I do wish they have a larger menu posted more visibly. The only menu they have is a small printed menu at the ordering counter. It would be more practical to have it displayed more visibly so that you do not feel rushed when reviewing the menu and choosing what to order. read more

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Great flavors, this is a Monterey gem. Staff is friendly. Got the lavendar butterfly pea lemonade (seasonal flavor). I loved the combination of flavors. Next day tried the honey lavendar latte which was delicious. Would come back again next trip to Monterey. read more

Captain + Stoker - Lavendar blue pea lemonade - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

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This seems like a pretty popular spot around Monterey area! We came here for breakfast around 9 AM. Their croissants looked good but was sold out right before we got the register. Obviously I understand but it was mildly upsetting after finally getting through the long line. The coffee wasn't great in my opinion but definitely depends on the person. It's on the less sweet side and felt diluted to me read more

Love the ambiance! So open and modern right around the corner of a busy street. Pretty neat coffee setup and great service. I got a decaf latte with oat milk and it was pretty good. Quality beans matter for a good Gotta try their incredible toast menu next time. read more

Cute coffee spot away from the busy crowd of Monterey. Seems like a place a lot of locals come to. They've got nice plants inside and a large communal table with some bar seating fscing outdoors. They e also got some steps indoors where you can sit also. The coffee was great and overall a relaxed vibe. They also have nice merchandise. read more

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Had an iced vanilla latte and an iced matcha. It was $16 and underwhelming. The shop itself is a cool little place, wouldn't go spend that money on 2 drinks again though. read more

Trip to Monterey isn't complete without a stop here, especially if you are a coffee lover. It's very popular and gets crowded. Parking is hard, take the first spot you see and enjoy the walk. Ordered the flat white again because it's that good. Friendly, lively, upbeat environment. Great place to kick back and catch up with friends. read more

Captain + Stoker - Pour over bar - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Monterey, California

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My favorite coffee in Monterey! Great coffee and pastries. I live that they offer macadamia milk as well. It does get pretty busy, and the line will go out of the building. The great thing is how open it is, so it doesn't feel packed. Highly recommend this place to every coffee drinker! read more

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Delicious drinks and got myself two avocados toasts. Delicious all around. When arriving there was quite a long line down the street and no parking but the line did end up moving quite quickly. Nice place to chill. Seasonal drinks were also great and really welcoming friendly service. One thing I loved is regardless of the long lines I did not feel rushed when ordering. Will be back! read more

Food was expensive but good. Coffee was ok, better options in and around Monterey. Ambiance chill and welcoming. Service was meh.