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    Captain + Stoker

    4.5 (134 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Blaire C.

    As a former CSUMB student, C+S has been my absolute favorite cafe to go to for study spot, chill vibes and really great avocado toast. The service was always great and extremely dog friendly. I enjoyed how open it was. Every Monterey drive down would always start at Captain + Stoker. The avocado toast was home-made sourdough, avocados, arugula on top with flaky sea salt, lime and red chili pepper on top. However, I returned recently after almost a year and it was really upsetting to see the avocado toast go up $4-5 and become significantly smaller and lesser quality since. As a loyal customer, it's quite discouraging to see especially when I frequently made trips to Monterey to enjoy this place. I understand that Monterey is expensive however the jump in price was disheartening. I will always adore this cafe and I will continue to choose it as an option when I'm in the area but I am hoping for more food options as well!

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    Dani H.

    The vibe in here was really nice and there was a decent amount of seating. Outside didn't smell great, but once you walk in, it's clean and inviting. The staff works hard making coffees...there was a long line, but it moved fast. We waited about 15 minutes for our drinks. The flat white was delicious and the seasonal Snickerdudes was great as well. They also offer canned kombucha and fresh-pressed juices in glass bottles, which was a nice surprise. The kitchen was closed the day we went, so we didn't get to try food. Overall, I would definitely come here again!

    Haley M.

    Such a fun spot in the heart of pacific grove. Inside is small but an easy walk and take your gorgeous coffee cup to go. The staff was very friendly and the drinks were incredible. I tried both a seasonal menu item and just a regular latte and both were delicious.

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    Lynda F.

    Mocha: Rich chocolate flavor. Made with 2% milk. Beautiful design on top. Not too sweet. I love this place. Friendly service. I love stopping here when I'm in Pacific Grove .

    Gotta love when tourists come to town and crowd up the entrance :)
    Julia V.

    Smaller menu here compared to their Monterey location--so if you're hoping for hot food items like avocado or banana toast, they don't have them in PG. Just coffee and pastries. There's no seating inside at all, other than a small high-top counter by the window (no stools though). You can wait there for your coffee, but I wouldn't recommend trying to hang out, especially if it's busy and there's a line out the door! As for their coffee, which I do like-- however, it leans more on the acidic side. They only serve one size for hot and iced drinks. I want to say the hot is around 8oz and the iced maybe closer to 16oz-- I could be wrong on the sizes though, but the iced looks a bit bigger. Still, if you're someone who likes "large" sizes, CS might not be for you. That said, they're still worth a try, especially their seasonal drinks! My favorite so far has been the "Garden Party Latte," made with their house-made strawberry pistachio syrup-- so good!

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    Christina C.

    This is a super cute coffee spot in a great location in like the downtown area of Pacific Grove. Their staff was so nice! I had a honey lavender latte and a GF chocolate chip muffin. Definitely worth trying!

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    Jasmine R.

    Stopped by on a weekend trip to Monterey. I loved the seasonal honey lavender latte, it had a nice smooth taste. Great staff and quick service. This location is small and more of a grab and go.

    Excellent muffins, nice strong coffee!
    Lance T.

    Some Youtubers on YouTube recommended this place so we're checking it out! Nice and corky and quaint really super fun music in the background with that cool vibe!

    Vanilla latte and a cold brew with a side of avocado toast
    Kathy Z.

    The coffee here was so good! A must if you in the area. Avocado toast simple and so tasty. Service was good and quick. A relaxing environment.

    Ellen S.

    Been to the Monterey location so was pleasantly surprised they had opened one in Pacific Grove. Tried the Dark Matter which is the black tea prepared similar to matcha, served over ice with milk, It is sweetened to start and its the perfect amount. The service is friendly and fun. It's small and the drinks and food are meant to go (unlike the Monterey location where there is decent seating). If you've been wanting to try Captain + Stoker go here :)

    Mocha + custard-filled brioche bun

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    So excited to visit the new PG location of this amazing local coffee shop! Is the avocado toast available at this location, or will it be offered in the future?

    Hello Clare, thank you! Our PG location will not have toast unfortunately. This is because of two things; the first being that we are absolutely zero room, and the second because our baker (who does this out of his home) is unable to produce anymore… Read more

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    Got a latte with oat milk and a extra shot which was reasonably priced, the baristas were super nice too.

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