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

Counterpoint Coffee - Ube Latte and Banana Cream Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

Took care of my drink order without any issues after small mixup love the chai here it's very balanced and not sweet the vibe inside is immaculate and it's got a lot of seating space they're next to a canna dispo so that's pretty convenient if that's your thing as well. Will be coming back here when I'm back in town. 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

Counterpoint Coffee - Iced Honey Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

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

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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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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

Counterpoint Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

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. read more

Counterpoint Coffee - Iced chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

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

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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

Counterpoint Coffee - Avocado toast on sourdough - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

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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

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A great find in Seaside!! Super unique coffee spot, they have a wide variety of coffee, tea and other drinks to choose from. If you need a change in scenery to work from/study from, this is the place! read more

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

Counterpoint Coffee - Ube latte and Matcha Pandan latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

Nice space, good music (huge collection of vinyl),interesting decor. But,on the whole, shabby and needing cleaning and updating. The coffees (lattes) were ridiculously overpriced; the coffee flavor was weak, and ordering them "extra hot" meant they came lukewarm instead of cold. The baristas seemed put out to have to serve customers; no smiles or welcomes. Such a shame. read more

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

Counterpoint Coffee - Front - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

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Local coffee shop that we stopped by and it's spacious and really cute inside. Unfortunately it's not dog friendly and they don't have a dedicated parking lot but plenty of parking on the street. I tried their pandan latte and it was unique and tasty. It wasn't too sweet and perfectly creamy. read more

Solid 3.5 We did not try the food, just coffee drinks. They were above average in comparison to chain coffees but pricey and won't draw us back. The flavored one was overly sweet. Seems like a cool place for a younger crowd to hang out and definitely has an edgy vibe. Staff was friendly and quick service. read more

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

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Place was clean and updated in a good location, but the matcha and cold brew was not worth the price. You can get much better coffee and matcha at the same price at other coffee shops in the area. 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

Counterpoint Coffee - Honey Oat Milk Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

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

Counterpoint Coffee - Banana and churro latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

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

Counterpoint Coffee - Pandan latte // banana bread latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

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

Counterpoint Coffee - Chocolate croissant, ham and cheese croissant, ice pandan latte, hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

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

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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

Counterpoint Coffee - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

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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

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Decided to stop by on my way back up to NorCal. I'm so glad I tried this place out. I'd say it's the best coffee I've had my whole trip. I got a pandan latte & some whole beans. I really liked the pandan latte, had a sweet and nutty flavor profile. The barista was nice & answered my questions. The vibe of the cafe seemed cool. If I was a local I would come by to study/work. read more

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

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Really cute vibe but the coffee was disgusting. Took one sip and truly could not drink it. Threw it out. My partner couldn't drink hers either. Wonder if something was wrong with the machine or it hadn't been cleaned. Not sure, but it was truly that bad. Felt like something had to be wrong. Bummer read more

Maybe it's just their nature but the two girls up front were rude and short when we had a question about a drink. Not to mention the inside of the place looks like they gave up fixing it up and it just has bare wood like the kind you buy from Home Depot. It looks ghetto inside and the coffee is basic anyway so not sure what the sale point is supposed to be. Especially since the girls were almost like upset we walked in to get coffee. read more

Great music, great ambience, and great service. The lattes and matcha are delicious. The dough for their bagels is also amazing.

Came in on a weekday around 11am. Ordered two simple things, a hot coffee, and a cold brew. The hot coffee was barely warm and flavor was lacking. The cold brew was incredibly sour and acidic. Staff was somewhat welcoming, won't be coming back. read more

Very tasty latte. There are pastries, bagels with fillings. Large establishment, many places to sit. Polite staff. read more

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The young man that was working there yesterday afternoon needs a lesson in politeness. I said thank you to this young man 3 times and not once did he even acknowledge it. I tippied him a $1.00 I know it's not much but the total for the average peppermitn mocaha that I paid for cost me $8.50 total including the $1.00 tip which to me is expensive considering. I ordered and 2 customers walked in after me, and he waited on them and yes they only wanted pastries but I was before them and it's not their fault but the young man all he had to do was say I will be right with you. I almost felt like sticking my hand in the tip jar and taking my $1.00 back but I didn't of course. Will I ever go there again NO. There are plenty of coffee shops on the Peninsula without having to deal with rude baristas. read more

I do pottery down the street a couple of days a week, so I stop in here for caffeine beforehand. It's got a great chill vibe - cool decor, vinyl collection, comfy seats, and outdoor seating too. They make a great, not too sweet, dirty chai latte. I wish they had a gluten free pastry option or two (besides oatmeal cups) but I know that creates a whole handling/cross contamination issue. Also some cool merch, though I can never get the hoodie I want in my size. read more

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

Counterpoint Coffee - Mochi cake and iced latte for a little sketch session - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

Fast service. Drink tasted good. Ambiance is nice for a date or solo coffee. Barista was a little rude. Didn't acknowledge us nor when we said thank you three times. It was not busy either lol read more

Counterpoint Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

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

Counterpoint Coffee - Crate Lid Wall Hanging - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

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Very nice vibe - albums playing, cement floors etc Staff friendly and helpful! Coffee consistently good scone subpar on the rubbery side. read more

Counterpoint Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

The coffee was excellent and extraction was on point. Not bitter or acidic. The baristas were well trained to say the least. The environment was interesting, a little fringe for me but they had a really cool record wall where you could choose what to play on their speakers. read more

I love meeting people here for coffee - so convenient! The service is great, and just today my group of 12 was seated outdoors on a sunny morning. I recently discovered they serve a fav of mine, lavender latte - really good. read more