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What a gem of a coffee shop! Loved how cozy it was in there and the overall vibes were comfortable, positive, energy. The drink menu is expansive and they have a great selection of your classic drinks as well as more unique beverages. My personal "litmus test" for good coffee shops is a mocha, and Counterpoint delivered! The espresso was smooth, not burnt, and the chocolate elevated the flavor and balanced the bitterness without being overly sweet. My girlfriend got the pandan latte and she said it was the best drink she'd had in a long time (and she drinks coffee daily!) Wish we could have stayed there longer, it's the perfect place to curl up with a good book or get lost in deep conversation with a close friend.
My chronically exhausted millennial body needed some liquid energy. It's a hard life when the energy from the iced latte from brunch was cancelled out by the champagne and heavy brunch foods. While supercharging my card in this questionable looking complex in Seaside, I passed by Counterpoint Coffee and thought to myself - that's a good idea for the 2 hour drive back to the Bay. Upon entering, thus is definitely a space for everybody, but most suitable for gangs of artists, creatives, coffee connoisseurs, and whatever the Gen Z version of emo kids are. The menu was very simple - strictly coffee, teas, others, and vegan items, though I think they reconsidered at one point and added syrups so one can have some enjoyment with their liquid brown brewed bean water. The iced latte with whole milk and honey syrup was quite good. San Francisco proper pricing, for sure, but this place definitely would fit in an eclectic SF neighborhood. Service was okay. They definitely matched the patrons energy. They spoke cool youngster speak for the patron before me and code switched to overly friendly millennial 'don't want to bother you but TY SO SO MUCH'. Glad they have this as an option, since the only other coffee shop was a deli or Starbucks. Not sure if the value is there, since it doesn't taste like an SF Coffee - which SF always makes sure it hits in the EXACT way 95% of the time.
My husband and I were on the way back home and needed a coffee break to refuel. We were lucky to get to Counterpoint Coffee before they closed. The inside is a vibe and the vinyl collection on display was enough to make my husband geek out a bit. I opted for their ube latte and my husband got a regular latte. Both drinks had good flavor and we were happy with our pitstop. Service wasn't overly friendly, but they were efficient and we did come right before closing time so we were happy.
The pandan breve flat white was the best thing that happened to me all day. It was amazing! Staff were kind and interactive, the place was dark and cozy with a few spots to comfortably sit for a while and read a book or chat. Will return!
Man...we were just passing by Sands City and tried to find a coffee place that we have not tried and wanted to try Counterpoint. Good call. The crew are super nice and personable! Plus the coffee we ordered were amazing. Definitely will come back of we pass by again.
They serve pastries from Lafayette Bakery at The Barnyard. Which in my opinion, makes the most buttery croissants and best tasting anywhere on the Monterey Peninsula. Instant 5 stars.
Stopped by here real quick on a weekday and the coffee was great. Got an iced americano with some vanilla flavoring. Also ordered the ham and havarti panini and a chocolate croissant for my little one. The staff were very nice and it had good vibes. They were playing music from records which I thought was pretty cool and the location was close to our hotel. Will be returning in the future. Parking is out front but can be found on side streets if needed.
Ordered a Banana Bread Matcha latte. Every other time I've come in, I've received a matcha latte with banana flavored syrup and cold foam on top. I received a drink with no cold foam so I politely asked if he could add it on (I thought he forgot it, but he informed me that I was supposed to ask for the cold foam). He told me he could add it on but would have to pour SOME of the matcha out to have room (emphasis on SOMEEE). About a minute later he says it's ready and I receive this. I payed $9.31 for less than half a cup of actual matcha. It was good in flavor and the barista was trying to be nice but I kinda wish my money wasn't wasted on cream.
I'm always researching and seeking out the best coffee places when I travel. Counterpoint checked all the boxes for an amazing place to get coffee to go or hang out. The place had a very cool, chill vibe. The owner has a vast vinyl collection the music playing was perfect for the early morning hour. They have a small food selection but there's something for everyone. The drink selection was awesome but I stuck to my usual Americano, and it was strong and delicious. I plan to go back tomorrow and might buy some beans to take home. Highly recommend!
3.5 IMO. Cute cafe with alternative, rocker-ish vibes at the end of Broadway. Large space with seating areas to sit and chat or study. There is an extensive wall of records that you can ask staff to play maybe (I didnt personally, but there was a sign to ask staff about them). Drinks we got: - Matcha Rosewater Lemonade: 2/5 the matcha was overwhelmed by the rosewater, but my husband liked that the Lemonade wasn't too sweet. - Espresso Tonic: 5/5 solid drink, hard to mess up. - Ube Latte (i got mine with almond milk instead of oatmilk): 3/5 tasted mote like fruitloops than ube but it wasnt bad. Just not a strong ube taste that I was expecting. I rated a little higher than I was initially going to even though I didn't love my drinks because of the cozy vibes, convenient location, effort in serving different drink selections. I'm from this area and it's nice to see more new and creative Cafes coming to Seaside.
We were ready to just drink normal coffee during our 4-day stay in the Monterey/Big Sur area but this spot popped up on Yelp and ooooh la la. We got their seasonal drinks of Ube latte and Matcha Pandan latte and were very satisfied. I typically love croissants and decided to try their almond croissant. Okay, so I wasn't expecting it to be now MY FAVORITE ALMOND CROISSANT as of February 2025. It just beat my latest favorite in Canada. Lol Definitely a must try!
This was a sweet little find on my way down to Carmel. I appreciated the interior aesthetic and thought the record player added a nostalgic touch. I ordered a half-caff latte which was foamy and delightful. Definitely would go back and recommend.
4 months ago
This coffee shop is unique, the artwork and furniture is different throughout the shop. The vibe is great and the staff was friendly when they took our order. There were some people just hanging out, some working, and I was able to bring and play a board game here. Music was also chill and it was nice visiting with my baby. We ordered two specialty lattes. The Ube latte had a great flavor, and the Banana Latte was perfectly sweet, not too strong. I will come back here to try other lattes and would come with a friend or by myself to get work done. read more
2 days ago
Wanted to stop by this place before our long drive home. I liked the set up of everything. It was spacious, a little dark/ moody, with some cool things to look at. Their service wasn't the greatest. The girl who took our order seemed like she was struggling a little that day. And the guy (Max?) was pretty rude. The drinks weren't the greatest. I had the Pandan one. It was the color of the Hulk, and was on the sour side. Not so much Pandan flavor. The Avocado Toast was good, but some parts were a little too salty for my liking. read more
Love visiting new coffee shops. Cashier/ barista was super sweet and helpful The inside of this coffee shop was super welcoming and gave very zen and relaxed vibes. The two drinks we ordered were ube matcha and banana bread latte Matcha was delicious however banana bread one wasn't it.. it tasted sour for some reason and didn't taste much like banana. read more
5 months ago
What a gem of a coffee shop! Loved how cozy it was in there and the overall vibes were comfortable, positive, energy. The drink menu is expansive and they have a great selection of your classic drinks as well as more unique beverages. My personal "litmus test" for good coffee shops is a mocha, and Counterpoint delivered! The espresso was smooth, not burnt, and the chocolate elevated the flavor and balanced the bitterness without being overly sweet. My girlfriend got the pandan latte and she said it was the best drink she'd had in a long time (and she drinks coffee daily!) Wish we could have stayed there longer, it's the perfect place to curl up with a good book or get lost in deep conversation with a close friend. read more
My chronically exhausted millennial body needed some liquid energy. It's a hard life when the energy from the iced latte from brunch was cancelled out by the champagne and heavy brunch foods. While supercharging my card in this questionable looking complex in Seaside, I passed by Counterpoint Coffee and thought to myself - that's a good idea for the 2 hour drive back to the Bay. Upon entering, thus is definitely a space for everybody, but most suitable for gangs of artists, creatives, coffee connoisseurs, and whatever the Gen Z version of emo kids are. The menu was very simple - strictly coffee, teas, others, and vegan items, though I think they reconsidered at one point and added syrups so one can have some enjoyment with their liquid brown brewed bean water. The iced latte with whole milk and honey syrup was quite good. San Francisco proper pricing, for sure, but this place definitely would fit in an eclectic SF neighborhood. Service was okay. They definitely matched the patrons energy. They spoke cool youngster speak for the patron before me and code switched to overly friendly millennial 'don't want to bother you but TY SO SO MUCH'. Glad they have this as an option, since the only other coffee shop was a deli or Starbucks. Not sure if the value is there, since it doesn't taste like an SF Coffee - which SF always makes sure it hits in the EXACT way 95% of the time. read more
My husband and I were on the way back home and needed a coffee break to refuel. We were lucky to get to Counterpoint Coffee before they closed. The inside is a vibe and the vinyl collection on display was enough to make my husband geek out a bit. I opted for their ube latte and my husband got a regular latte. Both drinks had good flavor and we were happy with our pitstop. Service wasn't overly friendly, but they were efficient and we did come right before closing time so we were happy. read more
The pandan breve flat white was the best thing that happened to me all day. It was amazing! Staff were kind and interactive, the place was dark and cozy with a few spots to comfortably sit for a while and read a book or chat. Will return! read more
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2 months ago
Man...we were just passing by Sands City and tried to find a coffee place that we have not tried and wanted to try Counterpoint. Good call. The crew are super nice and personable! Plus the coffee we ordered were amazing. Definitely will come back of we pass by again. read more
3 months ago
Stopped by here real quick on a weekday and the coffee was great. Got an iced americano with some vanilla flavoring. Also ordered the ham and havarti panini and a chocolate croissant for my little one. The staff were very nice and it had good vibes. They were playing music from records which I thought was pretty cool and the location was close to our hotel. Will be returning in the future. Parking is out front but can be found on side streets if needed. read more
18 days ago
Ordered a Banana Bread Matcha latte. Every other time I've come in, I've received a matcha latte with banana flavored syrup and cold foam on top. I received a drink with no cold foam so I politely asked if he could add it on (I thought he forgot it, but he informed me that I was supposed to ask for the cold foam). He told me he could add it on but would have to pour SOME of the matcha out to have room (emphasis on SOMEEE). About a minute later he says it's ready and I receive this. I payed $9.31 for less than half a cup of actual matcha. It was good in flavor and the barista was trying to be nice but I kinda wish my money wasn't wasted on cream. read more
I'm always researching and seeking out the best coffee places when I travel. Counterpoint checked all the boxes for an amazing place to get coffee to go or hang out. The place had a very cool, chill vibe. The owner has a vast vinyl collection the music playing was perfect for the early morning hour. They have a small food selection but there's something for everyone. The drink selection was awesome but I stuck to my usual Americano, and it was strong and delicious. I plan to go back tomorrow and might buy some beans to take home. Highly recommend! read more
1 month ago
1 year ago
3.5 IMO. Cute cafe with alternative, rocker-ish vibes at the end of Broadway. Large space with seating areas to sit and chat or study. There is an extensive wall of records that you can ask staff to play maybe (I didnt personally, but there was a sign to ask staff about them). Drinks we got: - Matcha Rosewater Lemonade: 2/5 the matcha was overwhelmed by the rosewater, but my husband liked that the Lemonade wasn't too sweet. - Espresso Tonic: 5/5 solid drink, hard to mess up. - Ube Latte (i got mine with almond milk instead of oatmilk): 3/5 tasted mote like fruitloops than ube but it wasnt bad. Just not a strong ube taste that I was expecting. I rated a little higher than I was initially going to even though I didn't love my drinks because of the cozy vibes, convenient location, effort in serving different drink selections. I'm from this area and it's nice to see more new and creative Cafes coming to Seaside. read more
1 year ago
We were ready to just drink normal coffee during our 4-day stay in the Monterey/Big Sur area but this spot popped up on Yelp and ooooh la la. We got their seasonal drinks of Ube latte and Matcha Pandan latte and were very satisfied. I typically love croissants and decided to try their almond croissant. Okay, so I wasn't expecting it to be now MY FAVORITE ALMOND CROISSANT as of February 2025. It just beat my latest favorite in Canada. Lol Definitely a must try! read more
6 months ago
3 months ago
This was a sweet little find on my way down to Carmel. I appreciated the interior aesthetic and thought the record player added a nostalgic touch. I ordered a half-caff latte which was foamy and delightful. Definitely would go back and recommend. read more
This spot has really good coffee and baristas who clearly know what they're doing. Every drink I've had here has been well-crafted, and the attention to detail really shows. One thing I've always wondered though, is what coffee roaster they use. I keep forgetting to ask, but it would be nice if they displayed that info somewhere-- I think it's something coffee lovers would like to know. Note: I was excited to see ube and pandan syrup flavors on the menu-- and as a Filipino, of course I had to try them! Both were delicious, and it's great to see a local coffee shop offering unique, culturally inspired options. Ambiance: The vibe here is definitely unique. It is dark and a bit edgy, but it still feels inviting. It's a cool spot to work remotely or get some schoolwork done. I also think it's a nice touch that they serve wine and beer-- perfect for when your coffee buzz fades and you're easing into the afternoon. If I had to make a few suggestions: I'd love to see a bit more variety in the food offerings. And while the drinks are great, they do feel a little overpriced--I usually spend around $8 for a latte, which is a couple dollars more than other local spots. Overall, this place has a lot going for it--skilled baristas, creative flavors, and a cool atmosphere. So if you've ever been contemplating on coming here, just do it. read more
7 months ago
Such a warm, welcoming spot. I ordered the avocado toast on sourdough and it was very tasty, and the mocha was also really good. The vibe is super cozy-- they were playing vinyls from their collection, which made the experience even better. They also have a great variety of croissants and even beer on tap. read more
2 months ago
4 months ago
High quality food, coffee, ambience, and service. The sourdough bread from Ad Astra Bread Co for the avocado toast was perfect Would absolutely come back again. read more
Have you ever heard of banana bread latte?? They seem to have a variety of unique flavors of lattes. My friends and I all decided to try the pandan latte, while one of us ordered the banana bread latte. It was surprisingly good!! Although I thought it was on the stronger side cause of the caffeine. I think it's good flavor for those who actually prefer that. I just wished it was a tad bit sweeter. It's nice how you can sub with oat milk. The baristas are very passionate in what they do and easy to talk to. The interior and vibes were slightly emo lol. They have a vinyl area where they can play song requests. This place is so unique because it also served alcohol / non alcoholic drinks besides coffee. There were some seating in front, indoors, and outside patio area. read more
8 months ago
The churro latte was very good, and tasted very balanced. The banana latte on the other hand tasted a bit artificial. The chocolate croissant was very good, and so was the ham and cheese croissant. read more
10 months ago
We had the iced pandan latte, ube latte (not pictured), kids hot chocolate, chocolate croissant and ham and cheese croissant. When you walk in it has a strong smell of incense rather than coffee. Just something to be mindful of those with allergies. We didn't mind it. We would rate the Ube latte 3/5, pandan latte 3/5, ham and cheese croissant 4/5, chocolate croissant 5/5. We paid around $37 for everything. read more
1 year ago
This place was siiick!!!! Loved the ambiance, the decor, the vibe. Two specialty coffees we ordered were very tasty! I would love to come here again! Service was good. read more
What a tasty and coo looking coffee spot. Came in to grab a latte and tried out some solid drinks. I ended up getting the ube and pandan flavored lattes as well as white orange chocolate scone. The drinks were perfectly made, not too sweet but the flavors were there. I enjoyed the pandan flavored one more than the ube. Ube one was alright IMO. The scone was pretty good but I wish it was warmed/toasted, you get whatever was inside the display. Flavors were good on the scone though. Overall a solid spot for drinks and breakfast. read more
1 year ago
I stopped by Counterpoint Coffee on 8/16 unfortunately the customer service was disappointing. The lady at the register(pictured) was rude and dismissive You would think during such a busy time they'd focus on making a positive experience to bring customers back, but sadly that wasn't the case. She wasn't able to handle the pressure of a busy morning and was taking her frustrations out on the customers. read more
1 year ago
Great Pandan latte! Never heard of it before til this shop so quickly googled it then ordered it. Nutty and delicious! I also love the atmosphere!! Too bad I live 6 hours away otherwise this would be my favorite local spot! read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
Very tasty latte. There are pastries, bagels with fillings. Large establishment, many places to sit. Polite staff. read more
Monterey, Ca. While on a quest of sorts to find Montereys best latte we arrived here one morning to find a lone barista becoming overwhelmed with orders and a leaking roof. An assistant showed up soon and the production of orders smoothed out quickly. Our lattes had nice art and were excellent. Perhaps just a tad milky but that's my assessment. Served in a standard sized Not Neutral cup. The chairs in the lounge were pretty cool and comfortable. Perhaps this place could be viewed as "Hipster" but what's wrong with that? I liked it. I liked how they used the crate lid for their cappuccino machine as wall art in the bathroom. Limited supply of foodstuffs on this day. read more
8 months ago
1 year ago
My favorite coffee shop in Seaside Wide selection of flavor syrups (yes they lavender don't worry) and great vibes. There's a variety of seating options, wall plugs for getting some work done, and a cute little back patio. Service is always quick and kind. My order is an iced oat milk dirty chai, or iced oat milk lavender latte! Only possible gripes are the lack of gluten free offerings, and the fact that the back patio can get pretty warm on sunny days. Outdoor rugs or plants would do a lot to diffuse the heat, BUT that's me looking for a criticism. read more
8 months ago
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565 Broadway Ave
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