Love that there is a boba place nearby…read more A drink with one topping is $8.75. Most places are about this price now. Also had the ube waffle since I had a coupon code. It was really good but pretty small. Order on the kiosk or with someone at the counter. I ordered on the kiosk and signed up using my phone number. They have a couple small tables inside if you want to sit and enjoy your boba but I was taking mine to go and they gave me a nice paper bag.

They have longanisa musubis!!…read more I would come back just for that! Finally can get my longanisa fix on the go and its bomb! For ppl who don't know longanisa is a filipino pork sausage they eat for breakfast but it is a sweet sausage. Its a pain in the ass to make because you gotta pan fry it then cook it with water but it splatters EVERYWHERE. So I end up not making it cause its a mess. Longanisa and tosino has the same flavor profile. If you have a sweet tooth you'll love it. Most of their drinks seem to have some kind of crema or milk so I opted to make my own, tea with flavors and popping oats. Not bad, no complaints.

I gotta keep it real:…read more Finding good AZN food in Monterey County is like unicorn hunting. You'll have an easier time finding a sugar daddy (or mama) at Pebble Beach or Carmel by the Sea. Judging by the name and playful monkey mascot, Cong N Go may not look like a spot serving up seriously delicious and flavorful SE AZN cuisine BUT they are! Owned by two Cambodian sisters, one holds it down in the FOH while the other is cheffing it up in the kitchen. Indoor seating but they have dog-friendly outdoor seating upon request (two tables). F O O D * Sach Ko Jakak: Cambodian Beef Satay (3 pc-$14) The marinated, tender beef skewers were sweet-savory with aromatic lemongrass flavor and nicely charred, slightly crisp edges. I forgot to ask if they offer sticky rice but it would've been the ideal accompaniment. * Fried Chicken Wings w/ jeow som dipping sauce, rice ($18) Perfectly done, the massive whole chicken wings were shatteringly crunchy on the outside and juicy inside. The "crack sauce" (jeow som) was bright and punchy, hitting all the right notes...salty, tangy, sweet, garlicky, and slightly spicy. Served with steamed rice and fresh veggies. * Kuy Teav Cha: Cambodian Stir-Fried Noodles w/ pork, shrimp ($18) Savory, slightly sweet, and umami, the soft, chewy rice noodles came with tender pork, shrimp, and a boiled egg. Raw bean sprouts, cilantro, green onions, and peanuts brought welcome freshness and crunch for a well-balanced dish. S E R V I C E Friendly, attentive, and prompt. Even tho we were the only ones outside, I appreciate that Thea checked on us and kindly offered water to my dogs. A M B I A N C E Casual, modern with about 8-10 tables inside. Overall, Cong N Go is such a gem in Monterey County for deliciously satisfying and flavorful SE AZN food. Def recommend if you're coming from the SF Bay Area and craving AZN comfort food during your staycation. As I was leaving, I was eyeing their housemade pandan coconut chiffon cake in the cold case...which gives me an excuse to return!

Never come across Cambodian food in California, I found one finally, an authentic tasty one…read more I ordered lemon basil soup, stuffed angel wing, Cambodian salad with soft shell crabs. We went there around 6 pm and some food sold out already, so better go there earlier to get their food.

Tried this place for the first time. Great experience staff was wonderful and helped with the drink…read moreselection. When my drinks came they were super tasty. They even gave us a small cup of the leftovers from our drinks.

Walking into this place, the first thing I noticed was how hot it was inside. They didn't have the…read moreAC on, just a fan, and it made the place pretty uncomfortable. I was also expecting at least a few hot snacks or small bites because of the name, but there weren't any food options available. The service sucked. No friendly smile or greeting upon walking in so I had a feeling the drinks wouldn't be great either which I was right. As for the drinks, they only come in one size, which was a little disappointing. I tried a few different drinks, and while the boba itself was nice and soft, the drinks just weren't very flavorful or memorable. Overall, nothing really stood out enough to make me want to come back.

The egg coffee was very, very good and the lemongrass chicken banh mi was reasonably priced and…read moreyummy - although a bit too much sauce, next time I'll ask for less. Good overall and would come back especially for coffee. Service could be a bit more attentive.

I'm concerned. How did my favorite pho spot on the central coast get this way? I remember a…read moreflavorful, deep and rich broth, that makes you feel at home. I remember a quality a beef that made your soup feel more like a steak than something old and tired. I hate to take babygirl to a bad meal, literally ruins our day. And frankly our day is ruined. Service is always top notch. Attentive, quick and efficient. And I feel like they redid the inside since the last time I came. Probably will be my last tbh

I go only for the boba and it is delicious!!! I also love the service, it is great, quick, and…read moreeveryone is friendly!

I used to be a big fan and this was my go-to drink spot but they're seemingly giving less and less…read moreof the product and putting more ice... the service is alright, but been a bit disappointed these last few times, the drink used to last a short walk to work but same distance, same drink, same time, gone when I was halfway there -- ice.

Kung Pao Chicken lunch set (medium spice) with potsticker as choice…read more Egg drop soup cup was fine if plain. The potstickers were good but nothing to write home about. The chicken however was perfectly cooked with good flavors. Probably one of the better Kung Pao chicken I've had. On the affordable side. Would eat again. EDIT: given that my opinion of Chinese food on Monterey Peninsula is pretty meh, this Vietnamese/Chinese spot gives me hope that it's a bit of a sleeper.

Upon coming into Orient restaurant, I was greeted promptly and seated down very quickly. It wasn't…read moretoo packed, but it was busy. Every single time I heard the phone go off. It be about every five minutes. The food here is really good, kudos to the chef. Anything you get is probably really good. I ordered the orient fried rice, crab soup, the pho Tai, and another dish I completely forgot the name. Everything was delicious! I would def recommend coming here! Waitress was excellent and made sure we got everything we needed.

Established in the nineties and still carries a funky punky vibe. The employees are so friendly and…read morecasual. You won't find Influencers taking pics with neon signs. You'll find friends making collages from magazines, lifelong friends battling over chess, employees working on their free wifi, and students practicing a presentation to other customers. It's a community. This is definitely a locals only place in the heart of touristy downtown. The food is completely sourced from Costco and they use a microwave judiciously. It does not taste great, but it does remind you of mama's sandwiches that she'd put in your lunch bag as a kid. Coffee and coffee drinks are available and rival Starbucks in their variety and "fun" trends. But they also fresh grind different beans and can do classic coffees (like pour over and cappuccino). It is not the best coffee in the entire world, but it kicks my butt in the best way. I can actually taste the love. Do not come to Plumes if you are looking for quality cafe/bakery experience to give you and your girlies mochaccino mustaches that will go viral. Go to Plumes if you want to feel like a normal human being connecting with your community. Some may disagree with my 5 star rating because the quality of food is disappointing to pretty much everyone, but to me this place fits the bill of a real and welcoming coffee shop where the barista remembers your order and you know the owner's name and hobbies. It's a home away from home. And that's why I love it.

Bottom Line: The little cafe you are looking for…read more Screw it, I'm updating my review. We just spent five days in Monterey for race week and stayed in the Hotel next door to this spot. There are a half dozen other breakfast spots in town that we enjoy when we are in Monterey - we blew all of them off. This place is too fast and too good, honestly to want to get in the car and head over to any of those other spots. Is this place fancy? No. Is this place big? No! Its tiny! Is the food gourmet? No! Stop asking questions. The food is delicious and hot. The coffee and tea is yummy and hot. Everything is hot. The people are super friendly and hot. I like how real they are too - it's Saturday at 6am, everyone is dragging. I asked the people behind the counter how they were doing and they were (gasp) honest! We don't want to be here! Getting to work at 5am on Saturday is terrible but I respect and appreciate a human response. I really like this place - even the pastries are good and thats a good thing because we bought a bunch of them. I will end with this and then leave you alone - we left this place at 615am and sat down in the main grandstand in Turn 4 at Laguna Seca at 715am to watch epic Historic car racing and sank my teeth into a HOT and beautiful croissant breakfast sandwich with bacon in it in the heavy fog. Everything was wet and cold - I drank my hot tea and ate my food.... and it was simply glorious. Thank you to the real humans at Plumes. Yall rock.

My sister brought me here because we needed some grub…read more We got in line and waited for our turn to order. I was set on a veggie bagel till I saw the croissant ham , egg, and cheese aka the hamlet and I was sold. When it was my turned to order I got that croissant breakfast sandwich and a chocolate croissant to go. I asked if they had a bathroom and she pointed me to the other side. I told her I'd be back while they worked on my sandwich. When I got back my sandwich was ready and I paid and we all sat down. I was nervous the croissant wouldn't be soft after being toasted but it was. It was buttery and delicious along with the egg, ham, and cheese. I really enjoyed it. My sister finished up her bagel so that was a good sign too. The inside was busy and full of people. Plenty of seating inside. Clean bathroom. Efficient and friendly service. Definitely would return again to try something new and to try the Vietnamese coffee.

Me and the fam came here to get some breakfast. We all got bagels. My husband had a jalapeño bagel…read morewith cream cheese (although he said it didn't have quite enough spice for his liking). Our kiddo got a sesame bagel with cream cheese and lox and loved it! I had a sesame bagel with egg, cheddar, crispy bacon (and it was crispy), and avocado. Even toasted it was still soft and fluffy enough. It has to be one of the best (if NOT the greatest) bagels I've ever had in my life. I'm definitely recommending this place. Also, the bottle of water I later got didn't seem to cost an arm and a leg, either. My husband did have and like the French toast coffee. Service seemed quick and they are very nice. They didn't mess anything up and they specifically only put the food items you ask for on the bagels. I've been other places where they put tons of pepper on my sandwiches and it's been impossible for me to eat and enjoy. They have ample seating inside with very soft music and a restroom for their customers. This establishment has drink coolers both behind and outside of the counters and screens up above to see all the items they have to choose from.

My boyfriend and I come here frequently service is excellent we share a coke and an appetizer…read more5stars for there friendly staff thank you

We've had pretty good meals until tonight. Combination fried rice that was not very well done…read more Don't know what kind of rice they used but it was really bad. Recommend not ordering this dish.

We arrived on a Friday around 3:30 pm, were seated righted away and greeted by our server Thomas…read more He was very friendly and answered our menu questions, offered suggestions, and brought out our drinks quickly. We decided to get the large bbq chicken and grilled chicken plates with the fried rice option. My friend added veggies to her bbq chicken plate and we each added a shrimp egg roll. Our food came out very fast and we laughed at the generous portions. Thomas made sure we had everything we needed and we had an assortment of sauces on the table to spruce up our dishes to our liking. All in all the food is good but wouldn't say we were wowed. The bbq chicken was both our favorites and I highly recommend that dish! The service was excellent, Thomas did everything right! The ambiance is low key, kind of has a hole in the wall feel, super casual. My one complaint is that the floors are SUPER slick and a major fall hazard. They have floor carpets everywhere to probably help with that but the tile sections are small death traps. (Yikes)

Came here on Sunday, 7/5/26 at noon after coming back from camping at Big Sur. The restaurant is…read moresmall but was able to accommodate 7 ppl for my party. What we ordered: Chow fun- noodles was not expected should be white thick flat noodles but instead it's ramen noodle- taste was a bit sweet:salty. Not in my favor. Pho special- not how the broth should be being that I'm Vietnamese. Vermicelli noodle with grilled pork- not as expected but ok. - the fish sauce was not the right taste to it. Fried rice with stir fry chicken and tofu- was ok Chicken wings- was good and saucy. Food is not as noted Vietnamese food- it's like a fusion. Service was superb, portion was huge, but for food wise was eh ok.